"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

This time, Lucy Štruncová took you down memory lane, sharing the beginnings of the Czextruder, a behind-the-scenes look at its development and production, and the many creative possibilities of this versatile tool. We talked about many practical techniques, ideas, and tips for creating colourful patterns, opening up new possibilities, and exploring different creative approaches to extruding polymer clay. Enjoy the recording of this session, and should you feel inspired to exp

In the mood for something contemporary, simple, and interesting to make? This time, Lucy Štruncová brings you a video tutorial featuring an interesting approach to the mokume gane technique, exploring radial, spiderweb-like patterns. While creating this pair of contemporary earrings, you will learn a range of practical tips for working with polymer clay — from using the Czextruder and building convex shapes to achieving a clean, refined finish on the back of your earrings. LI

A different format arrived to our Society online sessions as we were joined by Lyne Tilt from Australia, who prepared a thoughtful presentation about confidence and where it truly comes from. This was the theme of the first conversation we held with the artist, painter, educator, and coach, as Lyne brings many years of experience across psychology, art, business, and education. Together with our members, we explored how to build confidence as artists and makers, and how it al