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Polymer Clay Bail Tutorial

Polymer Clay Bail Tutorial

I’ve added a quick tutorial onto my tutorials page showing you how to make a bail from polymer clay for a pendant. I love this way of finishing the back of a pendant as it means I don’t have to add any additional findings. I use a 6mm knitting needle to form my bail which means I can thread most things through it so I can change the cord I hang my pendant on easily. You can find the tutorial here

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Polymer Clay Rainbow Canes

Polymer Clay Rainbow Canes

Rainbows are a cheerful sign of hope during this strange Covid-19 pandemic. You can make your own polymer clay rainbows starting with a colourful rainbow cane. Here is my short video tutorial and the accompanying sheet which includes a circle guide.

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Jewellery Maker TV demonstration

Jewellery Maker TV demonstration

I was invited to take part in the launch show on Jewellery Maker TV for Kato Polyclay. I did two cane work demostrations as part of the four hour live TV broadcast alongside the lovely Debbie Bulford. It was great fun to take part in the show. It’s a four hour long show – I do two demos one that starts at about 50 minutes in and the second about 2 hours 38 mins. There is also a polymer clay demonstration by Debbie in between. You...

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Changing Seasons Polymer Clay Beaded Necklace Tutorial in Beads and Beyond October 2014

Changing Seasons Polymer Clay Beaded Necklace Tutorial in Beads and Beyond October 2014

I am thrilled to have my ‘Changing Seasons’ polymer clay beaded necklace tutorial in the October 2014 edition  Beads and Beyond magazine which is available in the shops or online now. It’s a fantastic issue of the magazine packed full of inspirational  autumn jewellery projects using a wide range of techniques. The beads are made from one cane which has been made using a three colour Skinner blend – I have a detailed...

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New Tutorial Page and Pointy Stripe Tutorial Now on Website

New Tutorial Page and Pointy Stripe Tutorial Now on Website

Extruded stripy beads tutorial I’ve made a new tutorial page on my website to collect together my tutorials. There’s links to the online ones and a list of the ones printed in magazines too. I’ve finally added the first tutorial I ever wrote (back in 2010!) to my website! When I wrote it I couldn’t figure out how to share it on my web page so I had it available on Scribd  but now you will find it below.  You do...

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Delft Inspired Bracelet – Free tutorial on the Premo! Sculpey website

Delft Inspired Bracelet – Free tutorial on the Premo! Sculpey website

I wrote a tutorial for Premo!Sculpey and it was on their website, unfortunately now there is only the materials list. You can however find the tutorial on my website here. There are step by step instructions which show you how to make the cane and then the beads and also these cute little tile earrings. Even if you aren’t interested in making them yourself you might find it an interesting insight into my creative process. If you do have a...

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