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From the lens Polymer Clay Sculpting Tips and Tutorials.

  • kaazoom Jun 1, 2012 @ 12:52 pm | delete
    I will have to come back and read this lens again and look at some of the tutorials. This looks like a great hobby.
  • lvonestopshop May 31, 2012 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Thank for the tips, this is not easy to do, i need to share this with my friends thanks again great :)
  • Fancigemstones May 31, 2012 @ 4:28 am | delete
    had to come back twice. Thanks great lens.
  • DecoratingMom411 May 14, 2012 @ 3:09 am | delete
    Great informative lens. Thanks for sharing these tips.
  • Kliedel May 11, 2012 @ 7:28 am | delete
    thank your for sharing this wonderful lens, btw where did you learn this ideas? amazing!
  • Rickcpl Apr 30, 2012 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    How do you do this?
  • Rickcpl Apr 30, 2012 @ 6:32 pm | delete
    Nice.
  • JoyfulReviewer Apr 23, 2012 @ 5:07 pm | delete
    Thanks for compiling this extensive resource. Your examples look so realistic. Blessed.
  • io911c Apr 18, 2012 @ 11:51 am | delete
    Thanks for the great tips.
  • micsan07 Mar 23, 2012 @ 7:31 pm | delete
    Wonderful tips, references, and inspiration for polymer clay artists! Thanks for sharing!
  • micsan07 Mar 23, 2012 @ 7:31 pm | delete
    Wonderful tips, references, and inspiration for polymer clay artists! Thanks for sharing!
  • utopia5230 Mar 15, 2012 @ 12:13 am | delete
    Cool lens! Thanks for sharing
  • brynimagire Mar 14, 2012 @ 12:41 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! Thanks for sharing.
  • goo2eyes Mar 12, 2012 @ 7:18 am | delete
    i love the squids you featured. they look real. the best thing about this clay is you don't need to bake it. angel blessed.
  • MelonyVaughan Mar 7, 2012 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    Gorgeous lens! Thanks for sharing!
  • d-artist Mar 2, 2012 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Great lens...I use to make Fimo clay sculptures and jewelry, but sadly now I don't have the time.
  • kevingomes13 Feb 28, 2012 @ 4:41 pm | delete
    Cool lens. Thank you for sharing
  • myamya Feb 22, 2012 @ 8:47 am | delete
    Very nice lens! thumbs up!
  • TheArtLibrarian Feb 18, 2012 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Nice -- very thorough lens. Thanks!
  • Bash51214 Feb 16, 2012 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Thanks For sharing .. enjoyed it alot.. God Bless You.
  • Wordwinder Feb 12, 2012 @ 2:49 am | delete
    An serious understatement unquestionably, be it might
    To say that Polymer Clay should be a sculptor's delight.
    The same could certainly be said of this impressive lens
    That helps, from shapless clay, to make aesthetic sense.
  • jimmyworldstar Feb 1, 2012 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    I've never heard of polymer clay. The clay I'm used to is really malleable with water but once you let it dry or get into the hot sun it hardens quickly.
  • azD40x Jan 31, 2012 @ 12:31 am | delete
    definitly going to try clay sculpting after reading your lens :)
  • nelsonkana Jan 21, 2012 @ 6:21 am | delete
    Nice lens here. Am taking a tour of top lenses. This is one of them. I like it.
  • webkangaroo Jan 18, 2012 @ 10:13 pm | delete
    Really skillful and smart lens -- I love the way you write and this topic is lovely. Thanks!
  • AOC Jan 11, 2012 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    thank you !
  • kerryhrabstock Dec 22, 2011 @ 12:09 am | delete
    Great job. I've always wanted to try this, but recently got addicted to Squidoo. Whenever will I find the time?
  • bradhughes Dec 13, 2011 @ 10:30 am | delete
    I must try this too! I know it's not easy but I'm interested to learn.
  • MaartjeJepsen Dec 13, 2011 @ 3:52 am | delete
    Thank you for interesting lens!
  • Quirkyart Dec 8, 2011 @ 6:02 pm | delete
    I've played around with polymer clay and never knew about the dangers. I'll keep it mind next time. Good lens
  • nigel7725 Dec 6, 2011 @ 7:09 pm | delete
    Interesting lens.
  • veryirie Nov 28, 2011 @ 1:37 am | delete
    I do a lot of crafting, but have truly never given polymer clay a turn. Maybe it's time. :)
  • CrucialCulture Nov 27, 2011 @ 11:02 am | delete
    Great Lens... Thanks
  • seosmm Nov 27, 2011 @ 6:18 am | delete
    Great ideas. Very nice lens!
  • amieljaven Nov 24, 2011 @ 3:15 am | delete
    A great lens to share. Nice! Squid-liked!
  • nickirc Nov 14, 2011 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Great stuff thanks.
  • nickirc Nov 14, 2011 @ 6:55 pm | delete
    Cute stuff thanks.
  • WildWilliams Nov 8, 2011 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    Silver clay is also amazing!
  • HuntAndFishGuides Nov 3, 2011 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Do you have any concerns that the Chinese manufacturers are not compling with the phthalates regulations? If so, would you recommend only purchasing from US / European manufacturers? Thanks
  • Noadi Nov 3, 2011 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    I have no reason to believe they aren't complying. The major manufacturers of polymer clay (Sculpey, Fimo, Kato, Cernit) are all US or European based however.
  • Showpup Nov 2, 2011 @ 9:22 am | delete
    I've always wanted to try my hand at crafting with clay. The videos here are amazing! Wow!
  • Tipi Nov 2, 2011 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Glad I stopped by again, this is a wonderful resource. Blessed!
  • madinvestment Nov 1, 2011 @ 3:31 am | delete
    Excellent lens! Thanks for taking the time to offer these tips!

    One squid thumb up vote issued for this lens!
  • NTxWriter Oct 26, 2011 @ 7:52 am | delete
    Great tutorial links! I used to make all kinds of beads with polymer clay years ago and it was lots of fun. The art has come a long way since then, though.
  • intermarks Oct 24, 2011 @ 5:37 am | delete
    I like sculpting, I never use polymer clay to make the sculpture before but I use the plasticine. The weakness with plasticine is that is cannot keep the shape for long, if it is accidentally pressed, there gone it shape. I like this lens very much!
  • creativeinc Oct 21, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I like sculpting too!
  • ilovehaagendazs Oct 19, 2011 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    nice! Wish to try it out myself but I just couldn't find the right time!
  • NellinShoppi Oct 16, 2011 @ 1:03 am | delete
    Very nice lens! Loads of useful information here. Thanks alot :)
  • tobysartbazaar Oct 6, 2011 @ 2:51 am | delete
    Fantastic lens! Loads of goodies and info! Very nicely put together, the time and effort put in comes through to create a very complete experience for the visitor - fab!
  • NidhiRajat Sep 29, 2011 @ 6:40 am | delete
    amazing lens!!!
  • BillSimmons Sep 28, 2011 @ 2:20 pm | delete
    Sweet, cool this looks like stuff!
  • writer_villa Sep 26, 2011 @ 11:15 am | delete
    Sheryl, It is a good lens!
  • katiecolette Sep 25, 2011 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    I have always been curious about sculpting and polymer clay, so I enjoyed the information and sculpting tips you shared. Your Squids are adorable :)
  • writer_villa Sep 19, 2011 @ 1:48 am | delete
    Very good and informative! Thanks a lot!
  • TheWhistler Sep 16, 2011 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    Well done. Blessed!
  • TheTravelGal Sep 16, 2011 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Thanks so much for such a inspirational lens on sculpting. always loved it, but haven't done much recently, I think I am going to go back to it after seeing all these beautiful sculptures.
  • aesta1 Sep 15, 2011 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    This is really interesting. I see this product but had no clue how to use it.
  • JeremyAce Sep 14, 2011 @ 8:04 am | delete
    I may have to give polymer clay a shot now, but if nothing else you added to my reading list. Thanks again for the lens.
  • pd6914 Sep 12, 2011 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    Thanks for including the Flickr photos! I enjoyed reading your lens.
  • NidhiRajat Sep 9, 2011 @ 12:51 pm | delete
    I really love this lens and congrats a ton!!!
  • The_Idea_Gal Sep 6, 2011 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    Love this lens...will need to bookmark and learn more!
  • ramfir Sep 3, 2011 @ 3:34 am | delete
    I think i'm going to start a new hobby.
  • Close2Art Sep 2, 2011 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    love this lens, it is such and inspiration...:)RWJR
  • pheonix76 Aug 29, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    Nice introduction to polymer clay! :)
  • melbel Aug 26, 2011 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    I have seen people make some pretty nifty jewelery with polymer clay. Thank you for showing ME how. :)
  • AngelDey Aug 26, 2011 @ 10:50 am | delete
    This is very good information. I've always wanted to try polymer clay but have always felt a little overwhelmed. Thank you for such a good set of references.
  • robsimson Aug 24, 2011 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    How cool! I've always wanted to try polymer clay. Thanks for the great lens.
  • Sanet Aug 21, 2011 @ 4:06 pm | delete
    I enjoyed looking at your lens and like the idea of polymer clay starter kit as a gift. I will be back for more visits.
  • shivnagsudhakar Aug 18, 2011 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    GOOD WORK
  • SudokuNut Aug 16, 2011 @ 9:57 pm | delete
    Excellent lens with loads of really useful information. I'd love to try this some time.
  • TIRMassageStone Aug 16, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    My favorite art pieces have always been sculpted art. I am particularly found of sculpted clay that is bronzed.
  • LizMac60 Aug 11, 2011 @ 4:14 am | delete
    Great tips and suggestions. Blessed by a squid angel.
  • catherinenbrooks Aug 11, 2011 @ 12:53 am | delete
    Awesome lens!Good job by this lens.Nice...
  • YourBestFriend Aug 10, 2011 @ 5:08 am | delete
    Thanks for the very good post! Easy to read even for those who are not familiar with polymer clay like me ;)

    http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/YourBestFriend
  • vivekbhan Aug 9, 2011 @ 4:02 am | delete
    Oh I Loved it !
  • Heather_Todd Aug 6, 2011 @ 3:44 pm | delete
    Thanks for the great post..Nice
  • bygproductions Aug 4, 2011 @ 12:09 am | delete
    Are you familiar with Kathy Davis? She is a published sculptor in our guild. I like canning. Nice lens.
  • freaksfactory Aug 3, 2011 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    Excellent lens , love it
  • profilesincolor Aug 3, 2011 @ 10:35 am | delete
    Rich reference! Thanks! :-)
  • hysongdesigns Aug 2, 2011 @ 8:01 pm | delete
    very nice, going to have to bookmark this one; I play with clay sometimes ;-)
  • GonnaFly Aug 1, 2011 @ 4:20 pm | delete
    What a fabulous resource.
  • pramodbisht Jul 28, 2011 @ 5:39 am | delete
    Nice Lens
  • VoodooRULEs Jul 10, 2011 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Reading this is an education. First about polymer clay, but maybe even more importantly an education on how to pack a lot of great information into a easy and fun to read article. Thank you!
  • notaspaceship Jul 3, 2011 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Thank you for this lens. I have never tried sculpting, but your article was interesting. I also took a peek at your Etsy listings, you're quite talented!
  • sukkran Jul 2, 2011 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    lovely art page. thanks for the clay sculpting tips.
  • Judy_Filarecki Jul 2, 2011 @ 10:27 am | delete
    thanks for a great tutorial and tips. I've spent many hours having fun with my grandchildren using polymer clay and now that they are a little older, they would enjoy more advanced stuff like you show.
  • TIRMassageStone Jun 29, 2011 @ 12:36 pm | delete
    Very cool projects!
  • Serj Jun 28, 2011 @ 12:55 am | delete
    Very cool. I'd be interested in doing this, but I'm better with drafting, website design type of creative stuff... still looks like allot of dun. Great lens.
  • bikerministry Jun 22, 2011 @ 3:17 pm | delete
    I love polymer clay days with my sister. She's so creative. Great lens.
  • GrammaLinda Jun 21, 2011 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    I have purchased some polymer clay and tools. Now I just need time to use them. Thanks for an inspiring lens.
  • nolinel Jun 20, 2011 @ 6:08 am | delete
    Great information thank you. It has tempted me to try some amateur sculpting...

    http://www.squidoo.com/human-anatomy-course-by-dr-james-ross
  • scarlettohairy Jun 18, 2011 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    This is great information. I've done a little polymer clay sculpting. Love playing with it and tend to use molds and cutters. I need to get it out and follow some of these great tutorials!
  • ratul1987 Jun 16, 2011 @ 1:00 pm | delete
    Nice Lens
  • ratul1987 Jun 16, 2011 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    Great Lens...Like It
  • Thimblepod Jun 14, 2011 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Lots of good information here! I will be back to browse again!
  • abbs002 Jun 12, 2011 @ 9:34 am | delete
    good one pal
  • Laniann Jun 9, 2011 @ 7:39 am | delete
    Back to Bless your lens.
  • Renquist Jun 8, 2011 @ 5:06 pm | delete
    Nice lens! I was just thinking of trying polymer clay for some projects I have in mind. I usually use a soft clay but that doesn't work for everything
  • Jun 6, 2011 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    I purchased a book on this for jewelry making a while ago. Your lens is much more informative. Makes me want to try it.
  • speaktolearn Jun 5, 2011 @ 9:32 am | delete
    Great Polymer clay tips! THanks
  • Laniann Jun 3, 2011 @ 10:20 pm | delete
    I have to agree you do have a great set of resources here. I enjoyed watching your video selections.
  • artshock Jun 1, 2011 @ 12:42 am | delete
    Great set of resources here. Good job! It's been a while since I tried sculpting...this is very inspiring.
  • sivavetukuri May 30, 2011 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens. Thanks for Sharing.
  • KitandCaboodle May 18, 2011 @ 9:23 pm | delete
    I didn't know you could do this with polymer clay. Great tips and links. Thanks!
  • Linda May 17, 2011 @ 11:06 am | delete
    Sculpting Demo,by Philippe Faraut
    This video is awesome! Congrats Philippe! You make it look easy......and we all know it's not!! Thanks for sharing you talent!
  • LiveLifeReal May 15, 2011 @ 7:20 am | delete
    neat lens, I use polymer clay to get an idea on how to wood carve a project. thanks.
  • IvoryPearl May 12, 2011 @ 6:59 pm | delete
    Philippe Faraut is an outstanding artist. May have to revisit direct sculpting.
  • sushilkin May 10, 2011 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Like your lens. Thanks for sharing on Squidoo!!
  • Retro_Loco May 8, 2011 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    Hi Sheryl, than you for sharing your tips and resources for polymer clay sculpting! You made a great-looking lens, and beautiful art. I faved, starred and bookmarked this lens. Your Hatching Turtle is too cute, and I also like your fairies and nymphs on your website.
  • learn-to-dance May 6, 2011 @ 9:41 am | delete
    Great lens
  • scarlettohairy Apr 30, 2011 @ 1:13 am | delete
    Nice lens. I love playing with polymer clay. I like the details in your sculptures!
  • djroll Apr 16, 2011 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    I'm fascinated with what can be created with polymer clay. Nice lense.
  • scarlettohairy Apr 10, 2011 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    I want try your techniques. I love playing with polymer clay!
  • sukkran Apr 8, 2011 @ 12:25 am | delete
    thanks for your useful tips. well presented lens. ~blessed~
  • chemknitsblog Mar 25, 2011 @ 7:41 am | delete
    I used to make beads all the time with Femo when I was a kid. That's about as far as my sculpting abilities went!
  • sorana Mar 19, 2011 @ 4:17 am | delete
    Sheryl this is such an informative and interesting lens. I have to admit that this is all new to me. I have never heard of polymer clay sculpting.
  • StephenC Mar 13, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    Looks easy, but I bet it takes work. Nice lens.
  • Gripandflip Mar 12, 2011 @ 7:52 pm | delete
    I tried sculpting with polymer clay before and I couldn't quite get the hang of it. Very informative lens.
  • Stoney2009 Feb 28, 2011 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    This is a great resource. Good work!
  • Eurasain Jay Garden Feb 16, 2011 @ 2:40 am | delete
    Thanks you've been a great help! x
  • miaponzo Feb 13, 2011 @ 10:50 pm | delete
    Very interesting!
  • Feb 3, 2011 @ 9:27 am | delete
    So appreciate that Bruno took the time to produce this book so that those of us who arent able to attend his workshops, have the opportunity to learn.A master of anatonomy who presents the process in pictorial stages we can clearly follow.A must have figure form book.
  • Pottery Figurines Jan 25, 2011 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    What an extremely informative post! I'd never realized all the things that could be done with this stuff.
  • Harshitha Jan 23, 2011 @ 12:50 am | delete
    I thought polymer clay was beautiful and wanted to make some simple things out of it until I read about phthalates in it. The post 'fear and hysteria in the studio' addresses this issue and has been written well. Thank you for getting me interested in polymer clay art again.
  • bejeezers Jan 13, 2011 @ 3:26 pm | delete
    Never knew anything about polymer clay before visiting your lens. Really interesting. Love it.
  • its4hry Jan 27, 2011 @ 7:17 pm | delete
    interesting, might try it
  • SquidooMBA Jan 13, 2011 @ 3:28 am | delete
    My brother has a masters in scuplture. I forwarded this on to him and he was telling me what good content you had. Congrats on the lens and for making the Top 100. Keep up the great work!
  • dogodor Jan 12, 2011 @ 3:02 pm | delete
    interesting lens. I didn't know much about polymer clay. So I appreciated the content.
  • artyfax Jan 10, 2011 @ 3:51 am | delete
    I bought some polymer clay a little while ago, to use in my mixed media work. However it is still in the packet - I think seeing this lens and the information it contains has given me a kick up the proverbial. I will be using it soon now. I will hopefully be popping back to follow up some of the links and I will let you know when I have started to use it. Thanks
  • raosrinivas Jan 9, 2011 @ 11:38 am | delete
    So lovely presentation of lens in the aspect of art. Thanks for sharing
  • sustainableartist Jan 8, 2011 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    I used to do Sculpey a lot when I was younger, and I experimented with Fimo but the hardness put me off a put (the pasta maker is an awesome idea). Thanks for the inspiration!
  • Dustbunnyodoom Jan 7, 2011 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    I've thought a few times about experimenting with polymer clay but wasn't really too sure where to start, you lens has definitely given me a lot to think about. great stuff!
  • JeffreyTymczak Jan 1, 2011 @ 10:07 am | delete
    Thank You for the very informative lens! I loved it! I rated it up and joined your fan club, hope to see you in my fan club too! Great Job!!!

    Jeff
  • Mary114 Dec 28, 2010 @ 11:42 am | delete
    Very beautiful sculptures. Always wanted to learn.
  • puranroy Dec 22, 2010 @ 11:30 am | delete
    Awesome i think i can make this as my hoby
  • Dec 21, 2010 @ 9:31 am | delete
    great art on this lens, I wish I could do something like this. I like your lens and I think that yo should keep up the good work.
  • GingerBarritt Dec 20, 2010 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    I've never been particularly good with my hands...but you make me want to try...
  • JVandewalker Dec 19, 2010 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    I like the platypus sculpture. It looks like there was a lot of attention to detail when it was sculpted.
  • SoundFinance Dec 12, 2010 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Great tips there:) thanks
  • TWOnline2 Dec 5, 2010 @ 7:41 am | delete
    there is not end to what you can do...it seems.
  • LouieWrites Dec 2, 2010 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Great lens!
  • Nov 14, 2010 @ 7:58 am | delete
    Great job on the lens, got me wanting to do some of those stuff.
  • AmbrosiaPopsicle Nov 12, 2010 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    The sculptures are amazing, and so is this lens :)
  • tagsforkids Nov 5, 2010 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    Some great info thanks! I tried sculpting with clay several years ago and discovered quickly that it wasn't the medium for me! :) Of course this is an inspiration to try again so who knows?
  • chipchan Nov 3, 2010 @ 8:05 am | delete
    I love all the polymer clay designs my friend gets to do, from cupcakes to ice creams, to school uniforms!
  • jeanwolf50 Nov 2, 2010 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    This is a super lense! I was looking for polymer clay info for my projects.
    Thanks
  • jeanwolf50 Nov 2, 2010 @ 10:07 pm | delete
    I am so excited to find this lense! I just made my first clay beads and had questions regarding technique and here are the answers ;)
  • SmBizGuru Oct 27, 2010 @ 5:43 pm | delete
    ohhh I really want to sculpt with polymer clay. I just need to get the stuff and get started! This lens is a great inspiration to get started. Thank you!
  • KM9999999 Oct 26, 2010 @ 4:26 pm | delete
    I've never tried making anything out of clay, but I keep looking at it in the craft store. I guess I should get some and give it a try. Nice lens!
  • charder Oct 26, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    I used to love sculpting things with sculpey
  • jabrebre Oct 25, 2010 @ 8:25 pm | delete
    Thanks for great lens!
  • WebIsFun Oct 20, 2010 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    Wow! This is really helpful. Thank you
  • MarkUpshaw Oct 14, 2010 @ 11:29 pm | delete
    Nice lens. My children had to use this clay while we lived abroad.
  • cherylsgifts2go Oct 13, 2010 @ 6:31 am | delete
    I love working with polymer clay. I saw it first on The Carol Duvall show and just had to try it. I keep a full drawer of clay and all the tools for when the grandchildren come down to visit. They love being creative and come up with some great sculptures. It is so much fun. Loved your lens. You did a great job at providing lots of links and information!
  • Timewarp Oct 10, 2010 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    Looks like a fun hobby!
  • MirandaBrooks Oct 8, 2010 @ 1:48 am | delete
    This is awsome, I love playing with clay and going to give some of your tips a try!
  • Ruuran Oct 4, 2010 @ 3:39 am | delete
    nice lens, I can use it for my nail art project
  • svadilfari Oct 1, 2010 @ 6:40 pm | delete
    great lens, I will try next time something better that I did already.
  • Sep 30, 2010 @ 3:42 am | delete
    wonderful lens
  • WorldVisionary Sep 28, 2010 @ 11:28 am | delete
    A good friend of mine started experimenting with Sculpey. It almost seems daunting, but your lens makes it seem easy!
  • Petstrel Sep 26, 2010 @ 8:29 am | delete
    Fantastic stuff for us sculpting beginners. Great lens ;)
  • ShirlW Sep 23, 2010 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Hats off to anyone who can create something out of clay. I enjoyed this lens very much.
  • wickless-candles Sep 21, 2010 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    awesome lens, this is real talent
  • mcochs Sep 16, 2010 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    Great lens! Really would love to try this type of sculpting.
  • Alfiesgirl Sep 10, 2010 @ 4:13 am | delete
    I have been wanting to start polymer sculpting for quite a while now but knew not where to begin, now with thanks to you and this wonderfully informative lens I have everything I will ever need to know about polymer sculpting...and some! Thank you muchly indeedy!
  • im2keys Aug 19, 2010 @ 11:27 am | delete
    Wow! you have so many links here- I'm going to need like, a week to go thru this whole page! Great information, thanks for this ?
  • Sue Aug 16, 2010 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    I made an ornament out of Sculpey, baked it, and then sprayed it with Krylon. It made the ornament very sticky. 3 weeks later, it still hasnt lost the stickiness. What happened?
  • Noadi Aug 17, 2010 @ 12:08 am | delete
    I'm not sure. Which spray did you use? Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic (and most of their other acrylic based sprays) should work fine over the clay. Did you use any paint under the krylon that might have reacted with it? Only other thing I can think of is maybe the clay wasn't cured enough or had some residue on it that might cause a problem.
  • Sue Aug 18, 2010 @ 8:36 am | delete
    No other paint or finish before I sprayed wth the Krylon. I had baked it according to the directions. I did do some India Ink work on the front, but nothing on the back, and all 4 sides are sticky. Someone suggested putting it in a100 degree oven to see if it will harden. I guess I'll try that.
  • RosegardenAdvice Aug 15, 2010 @ 3:59 am | delete
    Looks like I've got myself a nice new hobby! thanks for all the links to tutorials and your own tips and how-tos....very useful.
  • Cheryl Aug 11, 2010 @ 6:41 am | delete
    What a terrific lens. I discovered Polymer Clay from watching the Carol Duvall craft show on HGTV. I loved learning, bought many books to get the "how to's" and began making all kinds of things, decorating everything I found. This lens is a great addition to learning more about polymer clay. I introduced my grandchildren to polymer clay and, they love being creative and making different things to take home from Grandma's. Thanks for putting this lens together and, sharing it with the rest of the crafty people here on Squidoo!
  • martialartstraining Jul 21, 2010 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    I love the looks of this stuff, it might be fun to try. Thank you for this lens
  • shiwangipeshwani Jul 15, 2010 @ 3:39 am | delete
    Wow naodi, great polymer designs . loved it
  • pottytrainyourdog Jul 7, 2010 @ 4:54 pm | delete
    Great lens! You can make the most amazing stuff with polymer clay...
  • kohuether Jun 1, 2010 @ 4:14 am | delete
    I love working with Polymer clay, especially to make beads. Nice tutorial! I like the Fimo stuff the best. Unfortunately, my talent for actual sculpting is not up to par. I had friends in college who regularly made action figures with this stuff. I'll stick to my beads!
  • WeddingZazzle May 7, 2010 @ 4:10 am | delete
    Great lens with a lot of information and good tips. SquidAngel Blessings :)
  • WizardOne Apr 23, 2010 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Thank you for this very informative lens. I can't wait to try the 90% alcohol tip -- does it work for smoothing out fingerprints in an unbaked clay project? I wear latex gloves when I can, but when I am doing fine work, they just get in the way. This has been my biggest frustration working with polymer clay. You can see pics of my clay wizards here:
    http://www.squidoo.com/claywizards
  • buybuddhastatue Apr 22, 2010 @ 10:21 pm | delete
    Great lens! superbly worked out pages. Valuable information on sculpting..A+++++++
  • BigGirlBlue Apr 22, 2010 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Greetings! You have a lovely lens and it has been blessed.
  • Norma_Budden Apr 16, 2010 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    This certainly is a great resource of information...

    On another note, congratulations on your purple star. This lens has been featured at Even More Purple Star Awards. If you have additional purple stars, please feel free to let me know and I will add them.
  • nightcats Apr 16, 2010 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Great resource, and contrats on the Purple Star. I've played a bit with clay, but didn't really go far. Maybe I'll pick it up again and have another try. Great idea about using a roasting bag. That's been one of my holdups -- worried about baking the clay in the oven I use for food, and certainly didn't have the ambition to clean the oven every time. LOL
  • theraggededge Apr 14, 2010 @ 3:52 am | delete
    Fantastic resource. I haven't tried using polymer clay (well just to make beads with the kids) but used to do quite well with saltdough, so might have a go.

    Sculpted an Angel blessing for you. :-)
  • enhancedcsn Apr 13, 2010 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Good lens. Nice tips supplied to the lens.Your added details and videos really good.
    Thanks for sharing.
  • Airinka Apr 9, 2010 @ 10:22 am | delete
    nice lens. i like it
  • taraboom Mar 28, 2010 @ 6:13 am | delete
    Interesting page. The material comes in various colors making it quiet versatile
  • johnsmythelinks Mar 26, 2010 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    Hey I think this is an art that has its own tradition. I have collected some rare information on it during link building.
  • WildFacesGallery Mar 6, 2010 @ 10:56 am | delete
    What an excellent resource lens. I think I may have to give this a whirl next time I feel like working a little more dimensionally. 5*
  • projecttemplate Mar 6, 2010 @ 5:14 am | delete
    Wow it's a great lens. And thanks for some good suggestion and tips. I will try to flow your instruction.
  • Mom2Ian Feb 27, 2010 @ 5:25 am | delete
    Great lens. Think I'll try the polymer beads.
  • homeGardener Jan 14, 2010 @ 11:04 am | delete
    Those Platypus christmas decor figurines are really cute. Another hobby for me to explore
  • loganadrian Jan 13, 2010 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    really a good len. excellent information. good job
  • JoyfulPamela Dec 29, 2009 @ 4:39 am | delete
    Thank you for all the wonderful resources! My son loves sculpting with clay ~ he will find this useful to improve his skills!
  • stacy_mcdaniel Dec 27, 2009 @ 10:53 am | delete
    Nice lens! Thanks for the great information. It looks like fun.
  • jgelien Dec 10, 2009 @ 10:51 am | delete
    I really enjoyed all the content on this lens. When I was young we used to make teeny tiny food items with Sculpy to use in doll houses. They turned out so cute.
    Thanks for all the many resource links.
  • CartoonArtist Nov 30, 2009 @ 4:56 am | delete
    Really good info. Very nice lens.
  • alexkazam Nov 20, 2009 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    Great load of links- inspiration to create with clay, day after day after day!
  • RollingLuggage Nov 9, 2009 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens & Great information
  • Angela Deppe Nov 9, 2009 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    I just tried mixing SS with SS Firm, at about 75/25 ratio. The clay is sticking to my tools, specifically a Wilton gumpaste plastic tool that worked beautifully on regular SS. Will this stop if I get to a 50/50 mixture, is something wrong, or is this just the way it is?
  • Noadi Nov 14, 2009 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    Is it sticking because the clay is too soft? If that's the case your SS is probably a very fresh sticky batch (each box of clay can vary, some are stickier than others) and adding more Firm will help. If it's sticking because the clay is too stiff and it's more friction than your tool can handle you'll need to add more SS.

    It really shouldn't stick to tools but I'm not familiar with the one you're using. Smooth wood, steel, and silicone shouldn't stick unless the clay is very soft, other materials might especially if they aren't really smooth.
  • Michey Nov 6, 2009 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    Very well done lens:
    Spreading my Angel Wings to offer a blessing for your lens.
  • Tipi Nov 2, 2009 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    I was just thinking about this lens and returned to bless it.
    This really is a wonderful page, informative and fun!
    I love working with polymer clay, need to start a project.
    Susie
  • lizlomax Oct 21, 2009 @ 6:37 am | delete
    this is AMAZING! thank you SO much for all the great information!
  • greenqueen09 Sep 28, 2009 @ 10:47 pm | delete
    Great lens!Lots of resources.Thankyou!
  • lasertek Sep 27, 2009 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Great lens! Will definitely help people, like me, who are still beginning to learn. Thanks for sharing what you know.

    By the way, do visit my lens if you got the time. Thanks again
  • Calum_McFarlane Sep 27, 2009 @ 2:27 pm | delete
    Great source for information and links. Thanks.
  • davidstillwagon Sep 6, 2009 @ 8:05 pm | delete
    interesting lens 5*
  • EelKat Sep 2, 2009 @ 10:07 am | delete
    This is one of my all time favorite lenses. I used to play with Sculpey as a kid, mostly making snakes, eels, and beads. Than as I got older I started thinking of clay as "for babies" - you know the teenager that's too old for toys, attitude. =P Than last year I found your lenses here on Squidoo and it I started thinking about how much fun I had with Sculpey all those years ago, and how - 'hey, I could make money doing something I really love doing!' and next thing I knew I was buying up FIMO and Sculpey and making little Goddess Dolls and Tribal Dolls and Spirit Dolls and Faeries and Mermaids - and WOW once I got started I couldn't stop! LOL! Now a year later, I'm selling them online and making money doing something I love doing. It's great! I'm so glad you made this series of lenses otherwise I never would have gotten back into doll making. Thank you so much!

    (P.S. Angels blessing sent.)
  • zoemei123 Aug 23, 2009 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    wow.. this is an amazing lens.
  • nukemdomis Aug 19, 2009 @ 1:23 am | delete
    Your lens is bleeding talent all over the place. It looks great and the information is presented wonderfully. We need more stars in the rating system to rate this lens properly.
  • Cherie_ Aug 16, 2009 @ 10:20 am | delete
    Fabulous lens! This is truly inspiring! I've had sculpting clay just waiting for me to do something with it, now you have inspired me to create something at last!
  • Sasha Bruin Aug 12, 2009 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    Some of these figurines remind me a wedding I was at. I wonder if places like www.magicalday.com uses techniques like this to create their cake toppers, if so then maybe I could give it a try :-). Is it ok to use these kinds of ploymers for food toppers?
  • Sandi Aug 3, 2009 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Thank you so much for sharing. The only school I have in polymer clay sculpting is the internet. I am blessed!!!
  • Alice Stroppel Jul 14, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    I was thrilled to see my video for covering business card cases listed here. Thanks so much.

    Alice from Polymer Clay Etc.
  • LaurenZimmerman Jul 7, 2009 @ 4:50 pm | delete
    Great-great lens~! Thanks so much for sharing such good information. I've bookmarked you ... hummmm ... there's an idea ... a Squidoo option for bookmarking a lens ... in addition to all the other great things they have here. (yep .. I'm new .. and totally enthusiastic about Squidoo) (smile)
  • dagsmith Jun 24, 2009 @ 11:18 am | delete
    Very nice and informative lens! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
  • karanta Jun 19, 2009 @ 4:47 am | delete
    Btw. I really love the things you sell at Etsy. Very unique and very beautiful :)
  • karanta Jun 19, 2009 @ 4:46 am | delete
    Very well done lens. Lots of very useful informations. I made some brooches with polymer clay some time ago and really liked it :) It's a very relaxing hobby.
  • ChapelHillFiddler Jun 15, 2009 @ 6:01 pm | delete
    We've been working on sculpey cake toppers, this is a good resource for us. I'll read your lens carefully with my 9th grader friend who's interested, too.
  • lou16 Jun 6, 2009 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    Great lens - I love your platypus!
  • Bbush365 May 28, 2009 @ 8:24 am | delete
    I always wanted to try sculpting, thanks for the inspiration.
  • dustytoes May 20, 2009 @ 12:47 pm | delete
    I'd love to try this one day. You certainly have many great resources listed.
  • 0ctavias0fferings May 13, 2009 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Fabulous lens, you're giving me ideas ;) 5* and a sprinkling of Angel Dust
  • memyselfnotu May 12, 2009 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    Great information! Thanks.
  • kohuether Apr 30, 2009 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    I love making beads with polymer clay - such a fun hobby! I should branch out...
  • AppalachianCountry Apr 21, 2009 @ 11:09 am | delete
    This is a wonderful lens. Nice, nice work. Thank-you for it.
  • LSeeger Apr 21, 2009 @ 7:24 am | delete
    wonderful lens! I was researching about tinkering with polymer clay...still will; but peraps I will wait for the new 'less caustic?'brands to come into play. You did a FABULOUS job. Thank you!
  • MysticTurtle Apr 17, 2009 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    I love the things people do with polymer clay. I wish I was more artistic.
  • jpimp Apr 15, 2009 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    thats sweets ima buy all of it
  • Noadi Apr 13, 2009 @ 9:23 pm | in reply to wozzi71 | delete
    Try Katherine Dewey's Creating Life-Like Animals in Polymer Clay, it's a good starter book. After you master the basics it's more a matter of observing animals and studying photos and the anatomy.
  • enslavedbyfaeries Apr 13, 2009 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    My daughters have recently taken an interest in polymer clay after seeing some of the wonderful artists on Etsy. Thanks so much for all the great tips and advice!
  • wozzi71 Apr 13, 2009 @ 8:30 am | delete
    is there any books on sculpting birds and wildlife cause that is the area i want to learn cheers for any help
  • jessicahoward Apr 12, 2009 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    wow great lens...great job done...thanxx for sharing it....
  • mikeitloffe Apr 7, 2009 @ 2:01 am | delete
    This is very serious stuff! I think I am going to allocate some of my spare time to this. Thanks a lot!
  • EverythingMouse Apr 5, 2009 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    An excellent lens full of information. Squid Angel Blessings to you
  • dmerrill Apr 4, 2009 @ 9:18 am | delete
    Naodi, this is an excellent lens. I found your content interesting, nice use of pictures, and I particularly liked the amount of tutorial links you provided. You might be interested to visit my site where I explain how people can use free tools to market their lenses and websites so more people will find them. Be sure to leave a comment on my site with a link back here. http://www.squidoo.com/Marketanybusinessonline
  • social-media-optimizations Apr 4, 2009 @ 3:38 am | delete
    Great Lense Naodi
  • SammySpam Mar 28, 2009 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Great lens, filled with lots of helpful information.
  • eclecticeducation Mar 27, 2009 @ 2:25 pm | delete
    Great lens!! Thanks for all the information. 5*
  • jura Mar 24, 2009 @ 7:04 am | delete
    Great story great lens i'm not an artist but i appretiate art.
  • Mar 15, 2009 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    wow, great lens!! very informative. now i want to go sculpt something!
  • voodoomama Mar 14, 2009 @ 3:23 pm | delete
    Excellent information here. I use polymer clay in my Voodoo art , it's great for making faces.
  • SemperFidelis Mar 1, 2009 @ 8:21 pm | delete
    What a nice lens Naodi. I like the pic used to illustrate polymer clay sculpting. ~ Colleen :)
  • logo-design-czarina Feb 22, 2009 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    great lens! i never thought clay sculpting is this cool.. I'm not an artist and my hands is really not gifted with sculpting activities. that;s why i give my kudos to those who has it. thanks to your lens. I'll try to have my first masterpiece soon. :)
  • annanelson Feb 22, 2009 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    5 stars. I would like to invite you to join my new group, "Fine Art Critique." Set aside five or ten minutes to read the group page carefully. Let me know if anything sounds too convoluted or confusing. http://www.squidoo.com/groups/artcritique All visual arts are welcome.

    Thank you,
    Anna

    P.S. We look forward to having you.
  • Noadi Feb 22, 2009 @ 2:08 am | in reply to craftymom | delete
    I've never tried doing ball joints, from my understanding they are quite difficult. You might want to try to use soft wire for your joints instead, where you have a joint embed a length of wire with a loop on the end (so it won't pull out) leaving abut 1/4 inch between say the shoulder and arm to give it space to bed. 20-18 gauge aluminum wire works best (check hardware & craft stores it's pretty cheap). If you are working with a full body armature, just make sure it's soft wire like aluminum and leave 1/4 inch uncovered at the joints.

    Google making joints for stop motion puppets, that's your best bet if you want a more complex type of joint.
  • craftymom Feb 21, 2009 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    i dont consider myself an artist, im just a mom of a 2 year old who loves crafts, right now im working on making a dollhouse. already made some furniture and want to start with the dolls (actually i wanna do little animal families similar to the "silvanian families" or "calico critters" ) instead of "people" and ive been looking all over the web to find some tips or tutorials about how to make then jointed arms and legs ... pls someone in this artsitic community be kind to this crafty littl momma and tell her how to solve this prblm!!! (im using cold porcelain, you know, made with starch glue and glicerine instead of polimer clay cause cause its cheaper and doesnt need baking... and im not a pro so i dont wanna spend that much on this project)
  • JupiterJustice Feb 19, 2009 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Nice work! Visit Me Here!
  • Cheri Feb 18, 2009 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    What a great collection of Polymer Clay advise, tips, and tutorials! Thanks
  • Margaret_Schaut Feb 13, 2009 @ 1:18 am | delete
    So amazing what can be done with this clay! I was checking out the lenses in the Squidoo It All group, and discovered that this page is top 100, and wow, we're proud of you! If you can, please join the Squidoo It All group on facebook- we've already posted your lens there!
  • Wysiwigs Feb 12, 2009 @ 5:25 am | delete
    Great lens ~ 5* I'm bookmarking this page with all of its wonderful resources and info; thanks for putting it all together!!
    Http://www.Squidoo.com/Wysiwigs
  • lakeerieartists Feb 9, 2009 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    As a fellow artist, glad to see that this lens is doing so well. :)
  • Tipi Feb 8, 2009 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    I'm totally impressed with this lens! I love working with polymer clay, but since I found Squidoo...I don not find the time. I need to find the time!! :))
  • LairMistress Feb 8, 2009 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    Holy mackerel!! I just now stumbled across this lens, and it's a marvelous resource! In fact, the sheer amount of information offered here is a little overwhelming. I use polymer clay to make ornaments and small containers with decoration inspired by the ceramic art of Neolithic Europe (I have a bit of a Sculpey bias; I guess I should try some of the other brands as well); but I'm certainly no professional at it. I'm more developed in folk music and photography; but making Neolithic-inspired ornaments is lots of fun. In any case, I should get plenty of good ideas from your content and tutorial links, once I have the chance to study them in more depth. Thanks for providing all this knowledge, and keep sculpting!!

    --Karen Olsen
    http://www.squidoo.com/lithiclair
  • Smartshops Feb 8, 2009 @ 8:59 am | delete
    Great lens with lots of information! 5*s from your friends at Smartshops!
  • MishaBean Feb 4, 2009 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Wonderful lens!
  • EditorDave Feb 2, 2009 @ 1:07 pm | delete
    Great lens! Because I'm not as talented with my hands (but I still love cool images), I've chosen to be more photographically inclined. Your lens, however, has given me a nudge to try something new. Thanks for sharing this info!
  • MissMerFaery Jan 27, 2009 @ 2:11 am | delete
    Hi! Thank you for this great lens. I have just started sculpting faeries and unicorns with polymer clay and this is a brilliant reference! Will be exploring more of your lenses for sure!
  • rydigga Jan 18, 2009 @ 5:56 pm | delete
    Hi Sheryl, Extremely comprehenisve lens. Thanks for sharing.

    Ryan
  • singaporehosting Jan 16, 2009 @ 6:01 am | delete
    Lovely Hobby to have, it is such a great pity that I am of no artistic talents, would really love to try making some of the sculpting shown in this great lense!
  • Dec 28, 2008 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    Beautiful creations! I wish I were more of an artist--sigh.
  • Cherie_ Dec 11, 2008 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Excellent lens on a craft that is always fun and popular! Thank you for this...a favorite!
  • Wysiwigs Dec 1, 2008 @ 11:19 am | delete
    Very informative! I am fascinated by the intricate things that have been made using polymer clay :o) Thanks for sharing all this interesting info...5*
    Http://www.squidoo.com/Wysiwigs
  • mistyblue75605 Nov 27, 2008 @ 11:41 am | delete
    Always wanted to learn this and how to make it more realistic than play... Thank you will have to use it for future!!
  • supermom_in_ny Nov 25, 2008 @ 2:56 pm | delete
    Another great lens...as usual! 5 stars. I'm bookmarking this one for future reference. (Kids always have projects!)
    :)
  • poutine Nov 22, 2008 @ 11:33 am | delete
    Now I feel like playing with polymer clay.
  • LuraDee Nov 20, 2008 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    Fantastic Lens! I Love Polymer Clay! Just wish I was better at sculpting. LOL! :oD
  • mybunnysuit Nov 19, 2008 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    Wow this is fantastic, this is something I would defiantly would want to learn how to do.
  • getbackup Nov 18, 2008 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Great lens!! Very interesting, nice job!
  • jjanisse Nov 13, 2008 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Great lens! I didn't know that there was so much to sculpting with polymer clay. Thanks for all the great details.

    Take care.

    -Jordan.
  • Starving_Artist Nov 13, 2008 @ 12:55 am | delete
    so many great resources and wonderful art work!!!!!
  • 3c86a4 Nov 12, 2008 @ 5:59 pm | delete
    Great lens!! I love working with polymer clay. 5 stars!
  • Nov 12, 2008 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Wonderful and creative lens! I like it.
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Nov 10, 2008 @ 10:39 am | delete
    Wow! What a fantastic resource for people looking for information about Polymer Clay Sculpting!

    Brenda
  • beachbum_gabby Nov 3, 2008 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    very interesting and lovely piece of artwork.
  • beeobrien Nov 2, 2008 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    Beautifully constructed lens. You have such a lot of great information here, and it's easy and fun to read.
  • Frankster Oct 30, 2008 @ 8:10 pm | delete
    Excellent lens. I'm a sculptor but I use high fire clays, wood and cement. You recommend some of the same books I do on my www.squidoo.com/animalsculpture lens. 5 stars, favorite and I'm now a FAN! Bear hugs, Frankster
  • tokyobabydoll Oct 30, 2008 @ 1:38 am | delete
    Interesting lens, youre very talented. :)
  • mdvaldosta Oct 27, 2008 @ 10:28 am | delete
    The face sculptures were so detailed, absolutely amazing. Very nice lense.
  • Barbara Oct 21, 2008 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    I wish I had the talent,but I'm quite useless at art.
  • GrowWear Oct 15, 2008 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    I can tell you're an artist just by seeing this lens. Very nice!! Great topic!
  • Belindance Oct 13, 2008 @ 8:55 pm | delete
    I met a gal who does the same art show as me, and she makes beautiful jewelry out polymer clay. It's lightweight and so colorful!
  • poutine Oct 8, 2008 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    I wish I had the talent,but I'm quite useless at art.
  • Jewelsofawe Oct 1, 2008 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    Wow! Great lens!
  • pixie_styx17 Aug 31, 2008 @ 10:02 am | delete
    great lens! I love sculpting, it's really fun
  • ThomasC Aug 26, 2008 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    Great lens! I see why it was featured at the Giant Squid Community Showcase! It was well deserved!
    I blessed it for you!
    ThomasC
  • TeaLady Aug 26, 2008 @ 2:07 pm | delete
    Congratulations on being a featured lens on the Giant Squid Community Showcase!!
  • Mortira Aug 23, 2008 @ 10:38 am | delete
    A very informative lens! Thanks for all of the great info and links.
  • createdwithfire.com Aug 21, 2008 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    Great informational lens on polymer clays
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Aug 13, 2008 @ 9:52 am | delete
    WOW! I have been interested in doing polymer, thought this would be helpful (which it will be) but then I saw your work and well, WOW.
  • lakeerieartists Aug 2, 2008 @ 8:50 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Never learned polymer. Maybe one of these days.
  • sellingnicestuff Jul 17, 2008 @ 7:51 am | delete
    Great informational lens on polymer clays. Spent several years working with polymer clays for jewelry accessories. The polymers are great to work with, the references you list are instructional. Nothing like hands on with polymers!
    nice lens!
  • lifelongfitness Jul 16, 2008 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Very cool lens. You can make some cool things sculpting. I used to do it in high school. It was quite fun :) 5*
  • beachbum_gabby Jun 16, 2008 @ 3:57 am | delete
    never tried sculpting before, but I always paint and draw. Great lens!
  • cheerfulmadness Jun 13, 2008 @ 4:41 am | delete
    Very useful information. And rated 5 stars.

    Best regards,

    Cheerful Madness
  • Starving_Artist Jun 3, 2008 @ 2:45 am | delete
    really inspiring...much more to polymer clay than I thought
  • triathlontraining May 29, 2008 @ 3:10 pm | delete
    This is something that I think would be really fun. I think I could have an easier time with it than painting, maybe.
  • LDWorld May 23, 2008 @ 2:25 am | delete
    Congratulations on making TOP 100!
    Useful and helpful info.
  • CleanFace May 17, 2008 @ 1:41 am | delete
    Nice pictures and useful information. thanks! 5 stars.
  • totalhealth May 13, 2008 @ 2:23 pm | delete
    seems fun and interesting, thanks for the tips and tutorials.
  • crushwb May 11, 2008 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    I rated your lense Five Stars !!
  • LeslieBrenner May 9, 2008 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Wonderful lens Noadi. Polymer clay looks like fun, and no kiln required.
  • kathysart May 3, 2008 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Ohhh! I am totally IN LOVE! I keep meaning to make some dolls! I sure think about it enough, so thank you for all your wonderful info here! Yummy!
    FIVE BEAUTIFULLY SCULPTED STARS!
    and cookies!

    Kathy's Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Cream together:
    1 cup 'real' butter (not margarine!)
    1 1/2 cup sugar
    1 1/2 Tbl. black strap molasses
    1 tsp. salt
    add and blend two eggs
    don't overdo this part or your cookies will turn out weird.

    sift together then fold into sugar mixture:
    2 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda

    add and mix to above mixture:
    1 cup coconut
    3/4 cup old fashioned oatmeal
    2 full cups chocolate chips

    Bake at 325 degrees for about 12 minutes. Use only an old junkie cookie sheet... not one of the new ones, they tend to make these cookies cake. Take the cookies out 'just a hair BEFORE they are done'. Let them finish up after they come out of the oven.

    ">http://www.squidoo.com/kathysart

    Aloha, Kathy
  • EelKat May 1, 2008 @ 10:41 pm | delete
    what a great lens! I've made a couple of dolls and doll house items out of Sculpey and Fimo, several years ago, but that's about it. I'd like to take it up again, it was fun.
  • DazzlingDesigns Apr 30, 2008 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Really nice lens. Here's 5-Stars! Please feel free to stop by my Custom Handcrafted Jewelry lens. Thanks, Donia
    Handmade Beaded Jewelry Gallery
  • poddys Apr 22, 2008 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    Really nice lens, congratulations on breaking into the Top 100 - I still have to make it that far...
  • johndilbeck Apr 20, 2008 @ 1:33 am | delete
    Hi Noadi,

    I tried using Fimo to sculpt small roses to be cast in pewter and silver. It's not as easy as it looks! I think I'll have to stick with hot steel. I love watching people who are really good at sculpting. You have some great information and links here. All the best, JD.
  • MeganCasey Apr 17, 2008 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    awesome stuff! thanks so much, Noadi.
  • bdkz Apr 1, 2008 @ 6:24 pm | delete
    Awesomw lens. 5 Stars and a Squid Angel Blessing!
  • archetekt Mar 30, 2008 @ 8:57 pm | delete
    Great tips here! thanks. I use a pasta machine but didn't know about the mirror and alcohol .
  • badmsm Mar 19, 2008 @ 10:56 pm | delete
    Another great lens! 5 Satrs!
  • dual-shock-3 Mar 8, 2008 @ 3:35 am | delete
    Thanks for nice information.
    sky high auctions
  • Mar 5, 2008 @ 1:50 am | delete
    I used to love clays when I was young, I still do but don't have time. There are really good sculptures who made a name for themselves.
  • Noadi Mar 3, 2008 @ 10:26 pm | delete
    Just got a new domain at http://noadi.net so all the links have been updated and work.
  • Noadi Feb 28, 2008 @ 12:58 pm | delete
    The links to noadi.cywh.com are temporarily down while some domain issues are worked out. They'll be back soon.
  • Rachel Feb 28, 2008 @ 5:09 am | delete
    Great lense! But FYI a ton of your links are broken.
  • thomasz Feb 12, 2008 @ 2:15 am | delete
    I like this lens. 5 stars to you.
  • GannonBeck Feb 3, 2008 @ 5:29 pm | delete
    Great Lens Noadi,

    I've been hoping someone would do a lens on this subject for a long time. I've done enough sculpture to know that this is a first rate resource.

    Thank you!

    Gannon
  • kathysart Jan 31, 2008 @ 3:51 pm | delete
    Oh my goodness.. I just saw your comment on my Wendy Froud lens... so sorry I did not get back. I would love to exchange lists or whatever.. I have never done that before. You would think that I would have, gads with over 100 lenses. That is more than I can keep track of I guess.. lol!
    I LOVE this lens and all of your lenses really. Wonderful info. I used to do production pottery for a living and know regular clay really well (ug sometimes I will admit!) but I have not done much with Polymer. Your fine lens makes me want to though!
    Happy day to you, Kathy
    Fantasy Art Woman|Beautiful Women Goddess Art:
    ">http://www.squidoo.com/kathysart

    PS I will check out your Brian Froud lens...I thank you for your comment on my Wendy Froud lens.
  • MrElite Dec 22, 2007 @ 4:20 am | delete
    I think you may have just introduced me to my new hobby, thanks. ;)
  • bernd49 Nov 9, 2007 @ 3:53 am | delete
    Great you can build so many Things.
  • gods_grace_notes Sep 24, 2007 @ 11:55 am | delete
    Hi Sheryl! I LOVE this lens! I haven't worked with polymer clay very much yet, but I think it's a great medium. I really appreciate the way you have shared your expertise, and look forward to hearing more from you!
    Welcome to Connie's Craft-a-Holics Club!
    Connie...aka Squid Angel
    : )
  • Aika Sep 17, 2007 @ 7:08 am | delete
    awesome lens, I would like to learn Sculpting. Thanks for the resources.
  • Cornelia Sep 9, 2007 @ 11:54 pm | delete
    I'm am pleased to have added you to the Creative Group today.

    Cornelia
  • allysa Sep 9, 2007 @ 11:22 pm | delete
    great lens Sheryl. Keep it up girl, you're talented. :) BTW, like your Odin's Runesong
  • allysa Sep 9, 2007 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    great lens Sheryl. Keep it up girl, you're talented. :) BTW, like your Odin's Runesong

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