Hello again, I have had some recent questions about the gallery photos that I uploaded here in the POLYMERCLAY group yesterday, and I would like to answer the main question inclusive to most.

Yes all of the items I presented are 100% polymer clay.

I like to use resin sometimes to add dimention, and obviously the findings and beads I use are not poly clay, but every single other aspect of the pieces are.

I use a combination of techniques and products that many wouldn't think to use together, but every piece is hand sculpted.

The images in my image jewelry are made using a liquid clay transfer process, so they too are polymer clay. 

Hope this helps to clear things up.

I never ever use stickers or paper images in my jewelry (not even in my resin jewelry). I feel that would cheapen the piece and "cuts corners" and I pride myself on the quality of my items.

Thanks!  :)

Hello all!

I'm new here to MyCraft and wanted to say how happy I am that there is a polymerclay group here!

Pretty much all of my art jewelry is hand sculpted and its nice to find others who love polymer clay as much as I do.

I've managed to upload about 40 NEW PHOTOS to add to our growing gallery.

I would love to hear back from people about my work or just to chit chat!

Thank you for being welcoming,

Wickedgems

There are new threads for our message board, including:

Shops, Sales, and Promotions - The place to tell us about your business.

Check it out!

Naomi

Our forum is a great place for polymer clay tips and tricks; contests; sharing your techniques; and getting to know other group members.  The forum is for the group, and I want your input.  What would you like to see in the forum?

So far we have the following:

All About Polymer Clay - for posting polymer clay tips, tricks, contests, and book recommendations.

The Showcase - for telling us about your polymer clay creations.  There is a board for Jewelry, and one for Miniatures.  Are there other boards would you'd like to see in The Showcase?

General Discussion - for all other topics, including introductions of the group's members.

Want more in our forum?  Just let me know.  :-)

Naomi

Hello!  My name is Naomi.  As you may know, Tina has decided to step down as the All About Polymer Clay Group Owner to focus on the issue of the CPSIA - the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, and its ramifications for small business handcrafters.  CPSIA is a factor for all who handcraft items.  Please check out Tina's blog for additional information, and updates on the CPSIA.

I'm grateful to Tina for starting All About Polymer Clay, and I am honored to be able to keep this group going.  I discovered polymer clay when I received a small polymer clay gift set about nine years ago.  I am hooked on polymer clay.  I love the versatility of polymer clay, and admire the incredible creations of polymer clay artists - like you!  I primarily make jewelry, as well as decorating items, with using polymer clay.  Two of my items were in the Polymer Cafe magazine Reader's Gallery - a leaf pen, and a notepad.

I look forward to my time on All About Polymer Clay, and getting to know the group's members and their work.  Check out our forum for tips, book recommendations, and more.  Please feel free to contact me.

Naomi