Newbie Basics
Links to get you started!!
Polymer Clay Central
Polymer
Clay Central
Polymer ClayCyclopedia
http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/cyclopedia/contents.htmlPolymer Clay Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/pcc/openfaq.html
The Liquid Sculpey FAQ
Using Powders With Polymer Clay FAQ
The Polymer Clay FAQ
How To Host A Swap FAQPolymer Clay Central Master Index http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/masterindex.html
Articles
Book Reviews
Lessons, Projects, Instructions
Guest Chat Logs
Online Interviews
PCC Archives
Tips and Tidbits
Past Polymer Clay Central Challenges
Past Polymer Clay Central ContestsBasic Introductory Clay Project http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/beginner1.html
Ziggybeth
Color Mixing http://thepolyparrot.com/colors.html
Clay Tools http://thepolyparrot.com/toolbox.html
Skinner Blends and Templates http://thepolyparrot.com/blends.html
Covering Bic Pens http://thepolyparrot.com/pens.html
Sculpted Flower Beads http://thepolyparrot.com/beadless.html
Cane
Theory - http://www.pcpolyzine.com/october2001/canetheory.html
Taking the fear out of caning by explaining their simplicity.
Polymer
Clay Tests - http://www.gigagraphica.com/poly/polyclay.html
"I conducted my own non-scientific tests on five different polymer clays commonly used by artisans and crafters. I was curious about sculpting qualities as well as the durability of cured clays. Here are the results I found. These were my own conclusions. You may get different results in your own tests." author unknown
The
Glass Attic http://www.glassattic.com/
In her own words: "Welcome to Diane Black's "encyclopedia" of information on polymer clay. Here you'll find over 90 categories (1500 pages) of information relating to all polymer techniques... plus lessons, supply sources, tools and problem solving (as well as polymer photography, business, teaching, finding inspiration, etc.) Each category contains many links to examples for illustration, and often to lessons as well. (In case you wonder, I named my site Glass Attic because after I'd stored such huge amounts of info up in my "attic," it seemed a shame to keep it all to myself ... I wanted others to be able to look into my attic too. My own photos, diagrams and even more lessons are to come.)"
Good
Night Irene - Polymer Clay, What Is It? http://good-night-irene.com/WhatIsIt.html
Irene gives easily understood definitions about what the following subjects are. For more thorough explanations or projects using them, check out her book, The Weekend Crafter - Polymer Clay.
Introduction
Tools
Caneworking
Mokume Gane
Faux Naturals
Inclusions
Lime
Green Evolution - Carolyn Hasenfratz
Lesson 1: Introduction and Making Textured Beads http://www.ezl.com/~limegr/polymer.html
Lesson 2: High Contrast Colors http://www.ezl.com/~limegr/polymer2.html - How to get good definition in your canes using contrast.
Lesson 3: Analagous Colors http://www.ezl.com/~limegr/polymer3.html - How to mix similar colors and build a cane with it.
SaraJane
Information on Flecto Varathane http://www.polyclay.com/flecto.htm
Reducing a Cane http://www.polyclay.com/reduce.htm
Tips
From The Masters http://members.shaw.ca/clayquilt/titletips/index.html
Information gathered in interviews from some of the movers and shakers of early polymer clay.
Basic
Instruction by Joshua's Clay Creations http://www.joshclay.com/
Very basic directions explaining what to do with the clay once you open the package!
Katherine
Dewey at Elvenworks
Tips and Techniques Compiled by Katherine Dewey http://www.elvenwork.com/tips.html
The
Polymer Clayspot
Introductory Basics http://www.jaedworks.com/clayspot/polyclay-faq/basics.html
Choosing & Mixing Clay
Conditioning Polymer Clay
Using the Food Processor
Using the Pasta Machine
Forming Clay Pieces
Firing Polymer Clay
Finishing Clay Pieces
Storing Polymer Clay
Canework
Using Stone Clays
Using Translucent Clays
Molding & Sculpting
Creating Surface Effects
Making Polymer Clay Jewelry
Safety & Cl eanup
Equipment
More Information Sources
Sculpey
Company
Projects http://www.sculpey.com/projects.htm
Marj Franke
Sculpting a Crone http://sunnisan.com/b/crone.html
Desiree
http://www.desiredcreations.com/howTo_Desk.htm
Basic Pasta Queen and Atlas Pasta Machine Maintenance
Advanced Pasta Queen (and Atlas*) Machine Maintenance
Advanced Trattorina Pasta Machine Maintenance
How To Make Hands
NoraJean
aka AuntyAlias
Millefiore Flower Polymer Clay Cane
Making Original End Caps for Buna Cord Necklaces
Polymer Clay Box
