My good friend Debbie Crothers has unleashed an exciting new crackle tutorial! Deb and I first played with this particular crackle paint about six months ago, and had such fun and outstanding results. I was the lucky tutorial tester selected to trial this project before it's release, a rock crackle pot necklace with lots...
It's Easier Than You Think! I was recently binge watching YouTube late one night and happened upon a great monster sculpt video by Jake Corrick, in which he mentions his favourite tool is a DIY rake tool. Constructed using a guitar sting and tubing, it worked wonders blending the details together in his Super...
Not Just for Grannies Hello all! I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me – I can only beg your forgiveness. I am only able to blog when time allows, and time has been a bit short lately. I’ve had my hands quite full over here designing for clients, creating art...
Adding Interest with TextureTextures can add realism and interest to your polymer clay work, which can be even further enhanced with different surface finishes like rubbing back or dry brushing. The great news is - textures can be found EVERYWHERE and for FREE! Sure you can buy texture sheets and stamps, but why not...
Behind the Scenes I've been having soooo much fun bringing Bog Monsters to life, I thought I would share a sneak peek at my creative process with YOU! I love to make creepy little critters with polymer clay, it's a great versatile medium to work with. Check out my video below to see a...
Can it Really be Saved? Ever dug out your polymer clay in excitement, only to find it as hard as a rock? Don’t despair and chuck it! With a bit of work and patience, you can soften that old hard polymer clay and make it like new again. I recently renewed all of my...
It all Started with a Venus FlytrapI have always been fascinated by Venus Flytraps and other weird creepy plants in general. I vaguely remember having a VFT on our kitchen windowsill when I was a kid. Unfortunately, it didn't end up living too long. Now I'm all grown up (aka old), I decided to actually do some...
So, What is Action Painting? Action Painting (also known as Gestural Abstraction) is the energy charged practice of applying paint in a spontaneously manner rather than carefully with a brush. It's an exciting process, often with very exciting results! The art movement is closely associated with Abstract Expressionism and was most prevalent in the 1940's to early...
Why use Gesso?Gesso acts as a primer and barrier, providing a tooth to trap pigment and also reducing absorption into your chosen work surface. Gesso can be applied thickly to create a textured surface, or thinned down and applied in multiple coats.Use it to prime paper, cardboard, canvas, wood and more. Some canvases can be purchased pre-gessoed.You...