It’s Quiet Around Here… and I Must Admit, I’m Liking the Sound It’s quiet around here now. And honestly… I must admit, I’m really liking the sound. After so many years of packing orders, answering emails, managing inventory, and trying to keep everything running smoothly, the quiet feels unfamiliar —…
Choose the Frame FirstI don’t like being told what to do.That’s probably why I’ve been self-employed most of my life.But here’s something interesting: in my creative work, I always start with a defined form. A wood form.A canvas.A CaBezel.A contained shape. Why?Because it removes decisions.If you begin with a flat…
I wanted to give you a heads-up about an upcoming change. Starting February 1, 2026, prices on all Sculpey brand products, including polymer clay, will be increasing here at Shades of Clay.Over time, the cost of bringing these materials into the studio has continued to rise. We’ve absorbed those increases…
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