Tag Archives: Sculpey Souffle

MORE Scrap Play! Scrap Rings

Posted on January 25, 2024 by synclay

(THANKS to my guild-mate Kathy Hepburn for the gorgeous polymer clay bowl!) I think I have more fun playing with scrap than I do with a fresh bar of clay! One of my most favorite things to do is to make … 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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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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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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The Mother of Invention: A New Creative Map

Posted on July 24, 2016 by synclay

Sometimes I  sit down at my clay table with a specific goal in mind, but no idea really how I’m going to do it.  Then I document each and every step of the design process to create what I call … Continue reading →

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The Advantages of a Disadvantage

Posted on April 18, 2016 by synclay

So most of you know that I’m currently sporting a non-walking cast and using a knee scooter (2).  Looking at the advantages of being a little less moveable, I have been wanting to create some more transfer patterns of my … Continue reading →

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2207J My Most Favorite Stamp EVER

Posted on March 11, 2016 by synclay

2207J!!! It’s baaaack!!!!  In case you didn’t know, 2207J is my most favorite stamp EVER.  It’s my GoTo background stamp for the last 15 years at least. I just love the large size of it and the non-directional patterning. I … Continue reading →

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Fairy Gardens are Addicting!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by synclay

So my friend and I were in a local plant nursery and we say this charming display of fairy houses and fairy gardens.  Of course, since I relate everything to clay, I was muttering, “I can do this out of … 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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