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

American artist Eduardo Farillo continues to amaze us with his unique ideas for glazes and faux ceramic finishes. This time, he is sharing a step-by-step tutorial for his original bubble glaze effect on polymer clay. This technique offers many possibilities, whether through different color combinations, bubble shapes, or layering. Dive into the tutorial to explore how Eduardo creates this unique surface and perhaps find inspiration for your own jewelry designs or other polyme

Wendy Moore is an Australian polymer clay artist and activist whose life took an unexpected turn when she moved to Nepal and became involved with the Samunnat Nepal organization. It was a pleasure to have Wendy as part of our Society session, where we talked about her unique polymer clay art and the inspiration she draws from the nature around her, but also about how her polymer clay skills helped build a community that has transformed the lives of many Nepali women, and the

One of the most incredible, and also one of the longest, sessions we’ve ever held in the Society! This time, we were joined by renowned American artist Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, whose outstanding work and decades of experience with polymer clay have been an incredible source of inspiration to so many of us. Together with Jeff, we talked about the remarkable craftsmanship behind his work, the time and patience each piece requires, and the processes he has developed throughout his c

In July, we stepped into the playful world of the circus! From acrobats, clowns, and performers to vintage carousels, tents, and magical spectacles, we let the excitement and imagination of the circus inspire our next polymer clay creations. The individual entries of this challenge created by members of the Society took our breath away. It’s incredible to see how everyone’s personal style and skills continue to develop with each challenge. Many of the entries featured movable

"The only way to survive as an artist is to offer something that cannot be found anywhere else," is a philosophy that has guided Spanish artist Ángela Sánchez Allende throughout her journey with polymer clay. Working under the name Talleruco, she creates extraordinary jewellery inspired by nature, where flowers transform into intricate millefiori compositions bursting with color and movement. But what lies behind her remarkable work? We sat down with Ángela to talk about the