Tag Archives: jewelry

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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There’s ALWAYS Options

Posted on January 14, 2018 by synclay

I had an assignment the other day for a specific design.  I was pretty excited because I had been thinking about doing some work with this type design.  My brain was firing instantly – “2 colors? just circles? circles and … Continue reading →

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A New Creative Map!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by synclay

Map #5 was “drawn” yesterday.. I made these blue pieces in an excellent Jana Roberts Benson class at Fandango last May and promptly lost them in the chaos of my worktable.  I was forced to clean the table so I … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 30, 2014 by synclay

Just thought I would pop in and share some of the stuff I’ve been trying to work on when I have a few moments during the holidays.  As you know, I’ve been OBSESSED with mixing the Moroccan colors for the … Continue reading →

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My Creative Map

Posted on November 12, 2014 by synclay

 I decided last weekend to do another study like I did with the cutter bracelets last year. The way I do my challenges is to decide on a creation type – bracelet or pendant, etc. and then nominate the tools … Continue reading →

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All This and No Snoring Roommate!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by synclay

A quick photo of the bracelet projects in my video for the Polymer Clay Adventure.  And there are 21 other great teachers as well! Imagine a retreat experience any time of the day or night- without having to pack up your … Continue reading →

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More Ways to Use the Cabochon Molds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by synclay

Hey, did you know that you can put other things into the Sculpey Cabochon molds?  For instance, a small metal charm placed in the center of the mold.  Then press your selected clay color over the charm and trim as … Continue reading →

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New Color Tuesday Gets Out of Control

Posted on July 8, 2014 by synclay

Ok, I admit to “occasionally” getting carried away with my clay…like 2.8 out of 3 times I step out into my Deluxe Designer Studio. But this week I got so excited over the color mixes, well, I just couldn’t stop … Continue reading →

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TBT – Bringing Back the Bolo

Posted on June 5, 2014 by synclay

Who doesn’t have a man in their family that hasn’t complained about having to wear a tie to an event? Especially this month – the height of the wedding season and wedding suits.  Well, it’s also Father’s Day time, so … Continue reading →

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Souffle Causes My Brain to Take a Left Turn to the Right Side

Posted on May 15, 2014 by synclay

So, I had a new blouse….with a pattern….an excuse to create a custom necklace based on the pattern and colors, right?  Of course, I wanted to use Souffle and the colors matched the trending colors in the blouse right out … Continue reading →

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