This is an instructional article with photographs included on how to make polymer clay beads.

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Here are some good tricks and techniques whether you are just starting out working with polymer clay and are unsure if you want to go to the extra expense of special tools or just want a few hints and ideas.

When polymer clay first became available there was no good way to make shaded colors. Then Judith Skinner came up with a method that produced a fast, easy, and gradual color change.

Polymer clay is an adaptable medium. It can be made to resemble many different substances - including metals like gold, silver, and copper, which is very useful if you're making jewelry.

Mirror images are fast and easy to make in polymer clay. They're also a great way to use up scrap clay. Here's how to make mirror images and a few ideas for what to do with them.

Polymer clay started out as a doll-making medium but is now being used by everyone from crafters to artists. It's also a great way for kids to express their creativity. Here are a few tips to help make your "clay play" easier and more fun.

Polymer clay beads with colorful swirled designs can be really eye-catching as well as unique. Here are basic instructions for making these beads, as well as a few tips for making them even more special.

Pens are ubiquitous. We use them every day, throughout the day. Some are attractive, but I think it's safe to say that most are just plain useful plastic. Well, why not dress them up a little - with some polymer clay?

Do you have an image on paper that you wish you could put on polymer clay? There is a way to get that image onto clay, with a process called transferring.

My earlier article on polymer clay transfers covered the basics of the process. But there are many other ideas to consider. Here are a few.

You can create some magical effects just using different mixtures of polymer clay. But if you'd like to make your items even more interesting, read on. Here are even more suggestions for surface treatments for polymer clay objects.

You can create some magical effects just by using different mixtures of polymer clay. But if you'd like to make your items even more interesting, read on. Here are some suggestions for surface treatments for polymer clay objects.

Artist trading cards, or ATCs, are a great way for artists to meet and communicate with each other. And even though they started with artists working in other mediums, they're easy to make with polymer clay.

You can do a lot with polymer clay just by itself. But mixing it with other things can result in some really special effects. Here are a few suggestions for objects to mix in or with clay, and a few tips for how to handle the results.

Anxious to get started making your own polymer clay beads for handmade jewelry? Read these informative articles first!

This craft project uses polymer clay to make a golf ball and golf tee pen and holder set. This is a project you can do with children, with a little adult supervision during the cooking part.

Many jewelry makers love to work with polymer clay beads. Polymer clay can be shaped and formed into many interesting patterns, and it comes in a wide variety of colors.

Millefiore means "one million flowers" in French. These types of beads have been very popular for centuries. Originally fashioned from glass, today's polymer clay offers a wonderful alternative.

Polymer clay beads are very popular in craft jewelry making. For a whimsical look, you might like to try these spiral pattern beads.

Having someone show you what to do can be easier to follow than a list of written instructions. Polymer Clay Productions offers free instructional videocasts that show you how to create with polymer clay.

How to make very simple eyeballs for your polymer clay sculptures.

What is polymer clay? How do you use it? What can you do with it? The possibilities are endless.

Using polymer clay, such as Fimo brand, to create beads for jewelry making is a popular craft. This article will explain how to make polymer clay beads with an attractive marble pattern.

Polymer clay beads can be fashioned in many exciting patterns and colors. They are very popular for jewelry making and other crafts.

Getting over your fear of polymer clay can be hard, but once you do, prepare to become addicted. Here's an overview of the things you can make and do.

Use this guide to learn how to easily make your own push molds for lovely embellishments and textures, dimension, and design within your polymer clay projects.

If you've ever played around with polymer clay, or even just thought about trying it, there's a lot of inspiration on the web. Here are 10 sites that are sure to get you thinking creatively about the possibilities of polymer clay.

Polymer clay is an amazing material that can be used to create an incredible variety of objects. If you've thought about trying it, but have no idea where to start, consider making some beads.

Polymer clay is a wonderfully versatile medium for making beads that can be strung together or worn alone as pendants. Here are a few tips to make the bead-making process easier and more creative.