Art connects me to my spiritual center, and the greater Mystery of the universe. I created Mystic Dreamer: Art for the Earth as a service project, and donate 100% of my proceeds to the World Land Trust in hopes of helping our planet survive and thrive. I hope that my art inspires others to bring their gifts of service into the world. Polymer clay is a compellingly fun and flexible medium. There is virtually no limit to the variety of effects you can achieve with it.

Dusk to Dawn Triptich (52” X 32”): Composed of 3 separate works: Sunset Symphony, Moonrise Sonata, and Sunrise Serenade, this triptych captures the feel of these primal, evocative times of day. Techniques include Mokume Gane and Skinner Blends.

Anemone Teapot (11” X 12” X 5”): This art teapot evokes the live, grace and movement of a sea anemone and touches on the natural intimacy of entwined tentacles. Techniques include Mokume Gane and Skinner Blends. This piece won 1st Place Sculptural Objects in the 2008 National Polymer Clay Guild competition and is currently on exhibit by invitation in St. Paul.

Rainbow Spirit (15” X 7” X 7”): Moving with the spiral energy of the earth and winds, this gentle spirit speaks harmony, kindness, and grace, as a blessing to the world.

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Polymer clay artist: Ann Kruglak

I have always been intrigued and excited by the mystery of ancient cultures. Dreams of archaeological ruins and travels to far off places have influenced my artwork from the time of my studies in traditional ceramics in New York City. Upon discovering polymer clay in 1994, I’ve enjoyed creating and learning new techniques with a pioneering medium while still reflecting my passion for the magic of past civilizations and their artisans.

My women’s and men’s wearable art and home decor is handcrafted of polymer clay and inspired by unique, rare and exquisite stamps from over eighty countries around the world. These inspirational postage stamps are chosen for their artistry and historical significance some are over forty years old from countries no longer in existence. These humble seals that convey our messages around the world are miniature masterpieces celebrating romantic destinations and historic places, traditional folkways, the humor of humanity and the beauty of nature.

I create each piece from hand-mixed colored clays and using a variety of techniques including carving, etching, the intricate Venetian Millefiore cane work and imitative techniques to create ivory, amber. jade and turquoise. Most pieces feature the inspirational stamp as part of or hidden in the design. Pieces include Treasure Box Pendants with a 5”x7” display, Miniature Books that can be worn as pins, Wall Vases that hold fresh flowers or dried arrangements, ancient Etched Pins, Art masterpiece Necklaces, imitative ivory Switch plate Covers, full -size clay Journals, Ethnic Figurines and Boxes.

The inspirations of the past ignite my imagination to create art in the 20th and 21st centuries. I enjoy sharing my love of creating with clay techniques and teach many workshops across the country and in France. Workshops range from one day to five days and are usually focused on a theme or series of clay techniques. Pleases contact me for information about my artwork and my current teaching schedule.

Dayle Doroshow
P.O. Box 354
Fort Bragg, CA 95437
707-962-9419
dayledoroshow @ hotmail.com (remove spaces)

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Polymer clay artist: Dayle Doroshow

I am a self-professed poly-holic. I discovered polymer clay when I ran out of wooden beads for a simple Christmas project one year. I sent the Hubster and son to the store for beads. Hubby picked out wooden beads and son picked out a sample pkg of polymer clay, and the rest as they say is history.

Since then I have made jewelry, figurines, gingerbread house, OOAK Art dolls, picture frames, Christmas decorations, trinket boxes, miniature dollhouse accessories and food, beads, etc…and I have covered everything imaginable-pens, vases, canisters, boxes, tins, jars, magnets, tubes, utensils, cans-you name it, if it holds still long enough, it’s covered and goes in the oven.
I have not found anything yet that I cannot duplicate in polymer clay-faux-gems, foods, metals, wood, fabrics, flowers, paint, textures. It is such a a versatile medium that I doubt I’ll ever run out of ideas to create.

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Polymer clay artist: Cindi Thayn

What is a Sculpey?

Sculpey (often misspelled as Sculpy) is the brand name for a type of polymer clay that can be molded and put into a conventional oven to harden, as opposed to typical modeling clays, which require a much hotter oven, such as a kiln. Until it is baked, Sculpey has a consistency somewhat like Plasticine. It is sold in many colors, though it can also be painted once fired. It has become popular with modeling artists. It is also sometimes used for claymation.

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Craft Tutorial:How to make Cupcake Earrings

I was born in Charlesbourg in 1957, my parents had recently immigrated there from France. Two years later, my parents bought a farm in the quaint village of Frelighsburg, hidden in the Easterntownships of Quebec. In the setting of my childhood, sheep, goats, geese and chickens shared my everyday life and flourished in my imaginary world.

When I was twelve, a neighbor ceramist introduced me to the art of modeling clay. This was a revelation. Creating, giving life to the inanimate, awed and enchanted me, thus giving rise to my passion for sculpture.

At the age of eighteen, after a year of studies at l’ecole de Poterie Bonsecour, I headed for France to perfect my apprenticeship. In Toulouse I did an internship with Denis Vene, a reputable ceramist and architect.

Back in Quebec, I paralleled my work as a ceramist with obtaining a degree in teaching, which began a career in that domain. Between work and family little time is left for creativity, and thus the fading of my passion. For years I left the arts behind, until the discovery of polymer clay, a material of infinite creative possibilities. My creativity has since been reanimated along with my passion. In time I learned to adapt to and master this new material, discovering a new identity for myself and finally leaving the world of teaching behind.

For twelve years now, still in the setting of my childhood, I have the pleasure of living my passion everyday.

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Polymer clay artist: Isabelle d’Hauterive

My name is Lovey. I am 19 years old and I got started with Polymer clay in high school.  Since then I have been making things out of polymer clay. I make beads, and I make votive holders, vases, switch plate covers, and I have been messing around with other stuff, but that’s the basics.

I make my own designs, I don’t order them or anything, everything I make is me and my creativity.  I do custom pieces as well, I currently just did a custom piece where I went to the house with some samples of clay and matched them up with their bathroom and made switch plate and plug plate covers.

The picture above is a votive holder that I lite up to show what it looks like.

A lot of the votive holders look like stained glass.   Below is a vase with a matching votive holder. That was a custom piece.

And here is a switch plate (double) that was a custom piece I made for my aunt, and I also matched the colors in her house to.

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Polymer clay artist: Lovey

I have a business called Designs By Mona and I make customized art frames and mirrors. I basically do everything from scratch! I use polymer clay to make my tiles and other media including jewelry on my pieces. It is all customized. The customers pick he colors, size, text, themes,etc. They are VERY unique and a big hit so far!!  If it wasn’t for polymer clay though they wouldn’t exist!!  I have made some for every category you can think of!

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Polymer clay artist: Mona Fleming

I create look alike dolls of everyday people from my studio in Vernon Hills, IL. I use polymer clay to sculpt faces for my clients from photos, then integrate the custom head into an 11″ vinyl body. Dressed in the clothing of their choice, clients will receive a “mini me” of themselves or of a loved one.

When I created an action figure of a fellow You Tuber for his birthday in 2007, I didn’t expect it to turn into a new career. I had lost my corporate job earlier in the year; Zipster08 put up a You Tube video showing off his doll, and the orders started coming in.

For the fist year, You Tubers kept me busy making action figures. Surprisingly, most of my business came from men wanting action figures of themselves. In early 2008 I created a website and opened my talents to the rest of the world.

I have now shipped personal dolls/action figures all over the world, mainly as gifts for wives, husbands, parents, siblings, and friends. I love doing something creative for a living and helping people express their love for each other.

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Polymer clay artist: Cyndi Safstrom

I did not discover polymer clay until a few years ago. Claying began as a way to pass time while I recovered from a horseback riding accident. Now I find that my polymer clay ornaments are the perfect harmony of my love for horses with my desire to “create”. Working with the bright colors helps pass the dreary winter days as I wait for Spring to arrive and I can begin exploring the forest by horseback again. When Spring arrives, I get to plan for new color combinations and designs as I ride along on my Appaloosa. I believe I get to experience the best of both pursuits!

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Some Fancy Feather – This ornament began with a cane inspired by Jean Sheppard’s tutuorial for the “old cane” Peacock feather technique as posted on Polymer Clay Central. This is one of my favorite ornaments to date, because I know that I’ll never be able to replicate the design since I used old canes to create the “feather” component.

Pretty Perfect – I was under the influence of a good dose of “spring fever” as I created this floral horse ornament. Despite the very basic component caning used in this designs, I believe the rich colors create an memorable impact.

Oceans Light – An adaption of mokume gane to the horse body. No distortion of the MG, just diagonal slice to mimic a zebra stripe effect for this ornmanent.

Pink War Pony – I love spotted horses and a real Appaloosa that often inspires my clay work. This ornament is one of my spotted creations, using a 3 color MG technique that requires a little bit of distortion for the final layer. I created a series of 4 different horses that I called War Ponies, using this technique. I’m still experimenting on my next color combination for this series.

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Artist Profile: Denise Mitcheltree

On Crafty Goat’s Notes, Angela takes us through the process of making a faux brick phone jack cover to match her brick walls. Very neat! I’m not a polymer clay person for the most part, but it really does intrigue me how many other surfaces it can mimic…if you know how.

Or if you have someone like Angela to help you! Thanks

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Polymer clay bricks