Inspired by the rich colors and layered textures of autumn, Anna Lytvynyuk’s panel bracelet offers a beautiful way to transform Mokume gane veneers into wearable jewelry. Built from a series of small rectangular panels, the bracelet brings together individual patterned sections to create a structured design with a beautiful organic feel. The project can easily be adapted to different wrist sizes and panel dimensions, offering plenty of room to experiment with your favorite ve

Colorful, lightweight, and full of movement, Susana Paredes' Bohemian Lanterns earrings bring a playful touch to any look. Their elegant tubular shapes, created using metal tube forms, are decorated with flowing, colorful waves, while delicate cords, beads, and metallic accents add movement and a charming bohemian feel. The design offers endless possibilities for experimenting with different shapes, sizes, patterns, and color combinations. Add your favorite beads and finishin

Tiny creatures hide inside dumplings, peek out from bananas, become part of hamburgers, or find themselves wrapped in noodles. This is the world created by Azusa Takahashi, a Japanese artist whose miniature characters are full of personality, humor, and wonderfully unexpected expressions. But look a little closer, and another side of her work begins to appear: an extraordinary attention to realism. From the texture of bread to the skin of a banana and the tiniest details in b

Israeli artist Anna Dubinsky brings the nostalgic charm and fleeting wonders of the carnival to life in this project, one of the winning artworks from our July Society Challenge that inspired many of our members. Inspired by Anna’s childhood memories and the little treasures left behind once the circus packs up and moves on, this project invites you to explore a new technique and create your own playful composition. Whether finished as an eye-catching pendant, expanded into a

A lifelong polymer clay enthusiast, American artist Jan Montarsi was in the spotlight this time as we met with our Society members for another inspiring online session. We got to know Jan’s background, his journey with polymer clay, and the ways he has contributed to the polymer clay community over the years. We also talked about his time as part of the Polymer Week team and Lucy Clay Tools since the beginning, sharing a little bit from behind the scenes. Within his art, we e

Polymer clay being knitted? Within this online session, we got to talk with American artist Karen Belsley Pratt, a talented member of the Polymer Week Society, who started experimenting with polymer clay strands last year. Having knitted for as long as she can remember, Karen found a way to bring these two worlds together, developing her own technique using translucent polymer clay. This time in the Society, we had, as always, a lovely time with our members, discovering Kare

It was time to meet again with our fellow members and explore the entries from our August Challenge, where the focus was on everything glossy and shiny. What a fantastic experience we had together! There were 19 different entries, each exploring a unique approach to making polymer clay shine and sparkle. We saw a wide range of materials and mixed-media components being used, as well as artworks sanded and buffed to achieve the highest shine possible. So many different ideas a

Are you one of those people who love to peek into artists’ studios? We do! And this time, we had a chance to visit the talented Pavla Čepelíková, a Czech artist focusing on polymer clay and painting. “I am a working mother, so I have to be smart and fast,” says Pavla. Her techniques and approach to polymer clay are therefore efficient and not overly complicated, often combining many simple steps to achieve intricate results. That is also one of the reasons why so many people