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SCRAP CLAY PLAY OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE

Posted on March 15, 2022 by synclay

I love to play with scrap – it is a opportunity to explore ideas that I don’t really want to gamble my “good” clay on. Most of the time, it works out, but SOMETIMES…well, we have all had THAT experience! … Continue reading →

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February is the Month for Hearts

Posted on February 3, 2022 by synclay

Abstract shapes, mid-century modern shapes are more my style, but I do occasionally use a heart shape and I seem to have created several heart-themed projects for Sculpey. And I think we all need a little more heart this year, … Continue reading →

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More Clay Color Play – Practical Application

Posted on April 11, 2020 by synclay

I decided to do some practical color application and play shape and color. First, imagine my surprise when I mixed Cornflower and Latte and got what looks like Bluestone! It has a tiny bit more saturation than Bluestone. The Cherry … Continue reading →

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Using the Color Bridge

Posted on April 4, 2020 by synclay

There are lots of color theories and formulas out there.  But what if you have, say a new shirt and you want to make necklace to go with it?  And maybe the shirt is a solid color or maybe 2 … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Begins in 2020!

Posted on October 20, 2019 by synclay

YAY! I’m baaaack!   After a taking a last year off from the Polymer Clay Adventure, I’m BACK in 2020!   I missed my fellow PCAers in our private online community and I wanted to hang out again with you all. If … Continue reading →

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Layer Sets with Liquid Clays

Posted on October 15, 2019 by synclay

Did you know that if you add a thin layer of Liquid Sculpey to a sheet of raw clay and let it set a day or two that the LS will absorb into the sheeted clay and be dry on … Continue reading →

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First Thoughts on Citadel Contrast

Posted on July 21, 2019 by synclay

UPDATE 7/21/19 I know I just wrote this, but I forgot to mention that apparently the Contrast Colours “don’t play well with water” – even though you clean up with water.  They make a Contrast Medium that you can add … Continue reading →

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synsseaweed!

Posted on July 14, 2019 by synclay

Hey you guys!  I made a little video of how I make the kelp (seaweed).  

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I’m All About My Hats

Posted on June 1, 2019 by synclay

If  ya see  me,  I usually  have  a hat  on.  Not  only  do  they  help  protect  my  redhead  skin,  but  they  often  let  me  show  off  a little  bit  of  clay! My hat bands are often decorated with those extra … Continue reading →

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Play Day – Coiled Bowls

Posted on February 6, 2018 by synclay

I posted this Instagram photo yesterday from my Clay Play Day (getting happily dirty in my garage) and my friend, Brandon Leggitt, asked me for a tutorial on it. So here you go Brandon! First, I’m using Bath Bomb Molds  … Continue reading →

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