Come read about the exciting world of polymer clay crochet hook handles, and get a sneak peek of what will soon be in the shop!
Read More: Back at the clay tableBack at the clay table
Category: polymer clay
Welcome, former Polka Dot Creations customers!
I closed that book shop in 2012, but I have not given up polymer clay. There are a few things here you may enjoy:
- Free polymer clay tutorials
- Downloadable polymer clay tutorials for sale
- My blog posts about polymer clay (listed below)
Looking for something in particular?
Enjoy your visit!
–Lisa
Unadorned
Spotted in the wild
Sometimes I see something I made, somewhere I don’t expect to see it, and that is always cool.
Read More: Spotted in the wildThat’s a wrap.
I crocheted a nearly instant-gratification shawl, and made polymer clay buttons to go with it. Come take a look!
Read More: That’s a wrap.Buttons!
Polymer clay buttons for handknits: I made some, and I’ll show you how I did it, including links to a few helpful tutorials aimed at beginners.
Read More: Buttons!How to make rustic buttons even when it all goes horribly wrong
Sometimes a technique doesn’t go as planned. And sometimes you press on anyway, and end up with something different but better! Here’s how I made my green rustic buttons.
Read More: How to make rustic buttons even when it all goes horribly wrongIt’s clay week
I received a nice batch of crochet hook and loom tool orders this season – thank you! Take a peek at my hook-making workflow, and get the scoop on what’s up for the shop between now and the holidays.
Read More: It’s clay weekNow accepting custom orders!
The Handmades Shop is open for business, and I will be accepting custom orders for the next few weeks only! If you have been waiting for the chance to have custom crochet hooks made (or other polymer goodies), now is the time. I would love to create something special for you! This will probably be your only opportunity to order before the holidays. Come see the new patterns ♥
Read More: Now accepting custom orders!The Sparkle Factory
Wherein I review the book, The Sparkle Factory, and reflect on the roles polymer clay is playing in jewelry-making.
Read More: The Sparkle FactoryAdventures in self-color-changing cane-making
Despite not really enjoying the idea of making the exact same cane twice, I put on my big girl panties this past week and forced myself to sit down and re-create a millefiori cane I had used up: the Rainbow Afghan. And good thing, too, because it was an excellent addition to my demonstration for the Philadelphia Area Polymer Clay guild yesterday. Also, Neil’s eye is on the mend.
Read More: Adventures in self-color-changing cane-making
