Barbara Briggs is a mixed-media artist who enjoys exploring various materials and genres. Originally working with fiber and having run a weaving studio and yarn shop, she has since immersed herself in other art materials, including metal and polymer clay. In this tutorial, Barbara presents a layered, free-form brooch built around a three-dimensional, ragged-edged focal created using the Starry Night technique. The focal is nestled into a textured base, framed by contrasting o

Inspired by a ceramic artwork she recently discovered, Liselot Henderyckx set herself an unusual challenge: to recreate the look and feel of ceramic entirely in polymer clay. Created for the February Society Challenge, themed Faux Materials, these sculptural vases explore the idea of imitation in a different way, not by using traditional faux techniques, but by transforming one material into the convincing appearance of another. The finished pieces hold one more surprise: whe

What happens when colour disappears and only form remains? In our recent online session, we spoke with Olga Chernyshova, one of the most inspiring contemporary polymer clay artists in Europe. Going from Belarus through South Korea and other countries to France, where she is currently based, these experiences, together with her background in ceramics and connection to nature, have strongly influenced both her style and approach to polymer clay. During the conversation, Olga sh

"I have been experimenting with polymer clay for twenty-five years. I love the versatility of the material and am excited to go to the studio every day to try new techniques and projects," says Mags Bonham, an American artist who has recently become fascinated with creating fairy houses. "It all started when my local guild participated in a Polymer Week Mystery Box challenge. I created three little fairy houses and won the competition. Afterwards, I refined the process and we

We all have unfinished pieces waiting somewhere in our studio, hidden away in a drawer of projects we once set aside, thinking we would return to them one day. This challenge invited our members to revisit those forgotten treasures, gather polymer clay elements, leftovers, test pieces, and incomplete designs, and bring them back to life by finally finishing what had remained unfinished. During this online members meeting, we gathered together to explore all the incredible ent

Based in British Columbia, Sandra Callander fell in love with polymer clay for the second time six years ago and quickly developed a passion for intricate canes inspired by natural forms and retro patterns. In this online session, we talked with Sandra about her work and the vibrant blend of precision, playfulness, and creativity that makes her art both inspiring and approachable. Together, we explored her journey with polymer clay, the progress she has made over the years, t

Today’s world offers many exciting opportunities to do what you truly love while making a living at the same time. This time, we met with Christopher Notbusch, a talented American sculptor who has been sharing his passion through live streaming on the Twitch platform for more than ten years. During our time together, we discussed Christopher’s beginnings with polymer clay and how he accidentally melted his very first sculpture in the oven. Naturally, we also spoke about his a

Every creative practice needs a place where it can settle and take shape. For Dasha Paradoks, that place didn’t come all at once, it developed gradually, across different homes, cities, and stages of her work. Today, we invite you for a little visit to her studio, located on the ground floor of her home in a small town in Cambridgeshire, UK. It’s a space that has grown alongside her practice, from polymer clay jewellery to detailed miniatures and, more recently, to designing