List of Best Polymer Clay Artists and Their Websites

Polymer Clay Bead, Jewelry and Sculpture Artists

Polymer clay has never been this popular thanks to the endless efforts and amazing works of artists who pushed the limits of this medium and took it to brand new levels. Years ago, polymer clay was looked down on as simply plastic that did not carry any artistic value. The books written about it were very limited in techniques and materials. Starting from the second half of the 2000's the world of jewelry and sculpture witnessed fascinating creations by various names, the amount of workshops throughout the States and Europe increased and a lot of jewelry designers started changing their opinions about polymer clay and gave it the appreciation that was overdue.

Maybe you are new to polymer clay and want to get familiar with the artists' names and their work; or maybe you are a jewelry designer who is looking for unique handmade beads, or simply inspiration; or maybe you want to learn how to make sculptures from polymer clay... whatever your reason is, the list of artists you will see here will help you find what you need it.

JEWELRY OR SCUPLTURES?

There are countless things you can create with polymer clay. Some prefer making beads to design jewelry, some prefer sculptures. Either way, this medium, with its ease of use, causes addiction. Once you get your hands on it and actually start creating whatever it is you want to create, you want to keep working with it more and more. So be aware!

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POLYMER CLAY ARTISTS AROUND THE WORLD

POLYMER CLAY BEAD AND JEWELRY ARTISTS

I personally love using polymer clay beads when I make jewelry. I love the fact that I can use large beads without worrying about their weight. Compared to glass, polymer clay is very light weight and extremely durable. It is not easy to break unless you hit it hard with a hammer. Making polymer clay beads is a real hard work if you consider the long process involved. It sometimes makes me frustrated how some people just simply call it plastic. These are some of the most talented artists here. Take a look at their works and see for yourself.

SARAH SHRIVER
Sarah is very famous with creating the most intricate polymer clay canes. One cane takes her about a month to finish.
RONNA SARVAS WELTMAN
She is by far one of the best and most impressive bead makers with her unique use of colors and earthy creations.
CYNTHIA TOOPS
She works with the tiniest pieces of clay to create her amazing mosaic beads.
ELISE WINTERS
A true color magician with detailed work of art. Her beads and jewelry are simply amazing.
KLEW
Unmistakable designs with unique cane work.
HANDE BURDG
Very fine beadwork and earthy creations. She also designs polymer clay hair accessories.
SARAJANE HELM
She is mostly famous with her face canes and oriental style beads.
ILYSA BIERER
She has great instructional videos you can find on youtube.
JODY BISHEL
She designs beads, jewelry as well as sculptures.
IRENE SEMANCHUK DEAN
Modern style, unique surface designs. She also has great books.
SUE FLEISCHER
Bead and jewelry work with amazing colors.
SUE HEASER
Her beads with metallic colors are breathtaking.
TINA HOLDEN
Very earthy and organic beads and jewelry designs. Some of which can hardly be recognizable as polymer clay.
PATRICIA KIMLE
She seamlessly combines polymer and metal clays to create wonderful jewelry pieces.
LORATTA LAM
Simplicity at its best.
MAGGIE MAGGIO
You will not believe the things she makes with polymer clay. She has an amazing technique to blend colors.
DESIREE McCOREY
Her work has been featured in countless jewelry and bead magazines.
LISA PAVELKA
She makes not just beads and jewelry but other things as well.
JUDITH SKINNER
The inventor of the famous skinner blend. We owe her a lot.

POLYMER CLAY SCULPTURE ARTISTS

Polymer clay definitely gave new meaning to sculptures. Most of these artists don't even use paints to color their clay. Because you can make canes and put the cane slices on your surface and create beautiful and intricate artwork. This is what makes polymer clay so uniques and so amazing.

CAMILLE ALLEN
Amazing life like miniature little figurines. The babies look so real.
JON ANDERSON
By far ones of the most talented artist. He makes amazing animal sculptures. so colorful and breathtaking.
LAURA BALOMBINI
A very talented mixed media sculpture artist.
KEVIN BUNTIN
Very detailed artwork. Great figurines.
CHOMICK & MEDER
Figurative art pieces.
ELIZABETH COOPER
The cutest dolls you would ever see.
MARGARET E. POLCAWICH
Another very talented artists.
CHRISTPHER MALONE
Great art pieces, very tribal looking.
JAMES LEHMAN
Amazing, pain-like polymer clay work.
PETE GOLDLUSK
His sculptures are like Chinese dragons. Brilliant pieces!
DOTTIE ERDMANN
Little kids sculptures.

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Have you ever worked with polymer clay?

  • karmicchristian Jun 2, 2012 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    Polymer clay is new to me! These works and resources are awesome!
  • MiddleSister Jun 2, 2012 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Squid angel blessed.
  • MiddleSister Jun 2, 2012 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    Yes. For several years, it was my obsession. I'm passionate about color, shape, and design, and polymer clay let's you jump right in with a low threshold for starting. It is a fabulous medium to get your art fix.
  • spartakct Nov 5, 2011 @ 10:21 am | delete
    wonderful! cool lens!
  • pawpaw911 Oct 23, 2011 @ 7:32 am | delete
    I have to admit I have never heard of polymer clay art. Thanks for teaching me.
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