Author Archives: synclay

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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YOU GUYS! 2207J is BAAAACK!

Posted on March 28, 2023 by synclay

YESSSSS!  My fav 2207J stamp (now just called Stone) is now available again, along with my 2 favorite “sister stamps” on the Create Along website and will soon be on their Etsy site. The designs are unmounted with makes them even more … Continue reading →

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Sculpey at Home (or at least MY home!)

Posted on February 25, 2023 by synclay

Well, it’s raining steadily here in SoCal, so I’ve been working on cleaning up my photo galleries on my phone and computers. Since I haven’t posted in quite a while, I thought it would be fun to show y’all some … Continue reading →

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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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It’s All About the Bolo for My Family

Posted on June 24, 2020 by synclay

We have a soft spot in our family for bolo ties. My Uncle used to make us metal sculpture versions.  My dad and I used to mount rocks we polished for bolos. When my brother mentioned that on one of … 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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Sculpey Amber Translucent Coming SOON!

Posted on January 11, 2020 by synclay

I’ve always loved  amber – hey, I’m a Leo and a redhead – so of course I love a stone the color of the sun and/or fire.  Through the years, I’ve always mixed my own clouded amber, which was a … 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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