I am going out for afternoon tea to a posh hotel in Bath on Saturday for one of my friends birthdays so I thought I would make her some jewellery as a gift (I don’t think I have told her about this blog yet so it should remain a surprise!). I haven’t made a spliced flower cane for a week or so now so thought I would make some spliced flower beads, funny how I didn’t think I liked them till I made one and now I love them.I...

Whilst at Polymer Play Days I saw some stunning jewellery both for sale and being worn by the other participants. I shall perhaps try to feature some in the coming days. One of the pieces I admired had been made by Irene Hoiles using the Sutton Slice technique. She was kind enough to describe the process to us. I couldn’t wait to try it out so had a go in my hotel room (luckily I was given some stamps in the goody bags we were given when...

Besides learning lots from all the wonderful tutors at polymer play days I also met lots of great people. I am working my way through all their cards that came with beads from the swap or from their shop displays to check out their blogs/webpages etc.Tonight I came across Neet’s blog and she has some great pictures from the Polymer Play Days weekend on her blog and also a blog candy giveaway – go check out her blog to see the photos...

Here are some things I have made at home this week after learning some techniques from Donna Kato and Lindly Haunani at Polymer Play Days.I had another go at a spinner ring and was a bit heavy handed and broke the shank – luckily Donna had taught us a lot about mending so I fixed it! It isn’t perfect but I know what I need to do to make the next one better. This one is a more practical size than my first and I think if I could make...

Here are a few more photos of my creationsSpinner Ring I made in Donna Kato’s classBubbles patterned sheet I made in Lindly Hanuani’s classHollow balls made in Daniel Torres Mancera’s class A fizzy ball (you’ll understand if you were there;)

WOW! What a totally fabulous weekend. I was very excited about going but the event surpassed all my hopes and expectations. I met some fabulous new people (who know what polymer clay is – hurrah! ;), I attended 6 brilliant classes and learned so much. I made some stuff I am really proud off. It was amazing to be able to spend all day doing nothing but playing with clay in good company. A huge thank you to Helen and all the others involved...