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Christmas Trees-Christmas Charms Week 4-Polymer Clay Video Tutorial

November 25, 2015 by Sandy

Welcome back to week four in our five week Christmas charm series. This week’s little Christmas tree is made in kind of a different way, but it’s fun technique that can be applied to many different things. As I mention briefly in…

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Beads & Jewelry Free Stuff Polymer Clay Tutorials Videos

Faux Lampwork Beads-Polymer Clay Tutorial +Giveaway!

November 23, 2015 by Sandy

This week instead of making an entire jewelry project, I’m going to show you how to make your own beads. These are faux lampwork and made with polymer clay and liquid clay. It’s a fun technique to experiment and practice with. I…

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Friday Findings-Crimp Beads

November 20, 2015 by Sandy

Crimp beads are one of those most basic of jewelry making supplies. They are used to hold together most strung pieces of jewelry, whether they be necklaces or bracelets, and can even be used to hold together earrings. Crimps are key components in illusion or…

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Thursday’s Dragon #48-Duncan, Polymer Clay Ancient Artifact

November 19, 2015 by Sandy

This week’s dragon is based on yet another class over at Polymer Clay Adventure. This time it’s Barbara McGuire’s Ancient Awakenings class where she teaches us how to make something that looks like it could have been an ancient artifact with the bone piece in…

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Beads & Jewelry Crafts Polymer Clay Tutorials Videos

Flocked Snowman-Christmas Charms Week 3-Polymer Clay Video Tutorial

November 18, 2015 by Sandy

Welcome to week three of our Christmas Charms series. I hope you are enjoying getting to know these polymer clay techniques. This week we’re making a cute little snowman. In the video I show you how to make life easier by building…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Agate Dangle Earrings Video Tutorial

November 16, 2015 by Sandy

I love finding new and unexpected uses for jewelry findings and these earrings are a great example of that. Usually a multi-hole connector is used for multi-strand bracelets or necklaces, but today I’m using them to make multi-dangle earrings. Why not? 🙂…

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Beads & Jewelry Tutorials Videos

Friday Findings-Bench Blocks

November 13, 2015 by Sandy

If you are going to do any kind of wire or sheet metal hammering or shaping, then you definitely need a surface to pound on! That’s all a bench block is, a surface on which to do hammering or forming. The type of…

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Thursday’s Dragon #47-Felicity

November 12, 2015 by Sandy

This week’s dragon is another that’s been on my inspiration list for quite some time. A couple years ago I made this kaleidoscope cane lizard, and hoped to make a dragon the same way, someday. Click on any of the photos for a…

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Beads & Jewelry Polymer Clay Tutorials Videos

Knitted Mittens-Christmas Charms Week 2-Polymer Clay Video Tutorial

November 11, 2015 by Sandy

Welcome to week two of my new series here at my blog and on my YouTube channel. For the next few weeks I’ll be showing how to make your own miniature Christmas charms out of polymer clay. If you missed the first week, you…

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Turquoise Nugget Statement Necklace Video Tutorial

November 9, 2015 by Sandy

This week’s necklace has a subtle southwestern vibe. It started with the chunky turquoise nuggets, and then I found a pendant in my stash that accented them perfectly. Or perhaps I should say they accented it. Either way I think the combination is wonderful,…

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Step-by-Step Resin Fall Jewelry Tutorial with Mixed Media Techniques

Fall Crafting Inspiration + Free Books!

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How To Use Bead Cones To Make Amazing Necklace Designs!

This Beginner-friendly Polymer Clay Project Is So Cute And Easy To Make!

Create This Fun Bohemian Chic Bead Bracelet

How To Create BOHO Butterfly Earrings

Christmas Trees-Christmas Charms Week 4-Polymer Clay Video Tutorial

Faux Lampwork Beads-Polymer Clay Tutorial +Giveaway!

Friday Findings-Crimp Beads

Thursday’s Dragon #48-Duncan, Polymer Clay Ancient Artifact

Flocked Snowman-Christmas Charms Week 3-Polymer Clay Video Tutorial

Agate Dangle Earrings Video Tutorial

Friday Findings-Bench Blocks

Thursday’s Dragon #47-Felicity

Knitted Mittens-Christmas Charms Week 2-Polymer Clay Video Tutorial

Turquoise Nugget Statement Necklace Video Tutorial