Texture tools

Here is a quick post describing a technique I’ve been developing for creating pressed patterns in soft foam using specially modelled tools. The advantage of creating a small area of defined p…

In today's video I give you a wide variety of ideas for creating unique textures for your polymer clay projects. Take another look at your household items & nature for inspiration.

An invitation to look at your tool collection in a whole new way…

An invitation to look at your tool collection in a whole new way…

This sort of texture tool is one I’ve made from polymer clay before – stick a button or other texture-y item to the end of a log of clay, bake, and voila texture stick. It’s a lit…

If you can open your eyes to what else your tools can do, you will start to look at your cherished tool collection in a whole new light.

Textured rollers for clay. Made using cardboard rolls and hot glue. ||| I think taper candles might work better. They'd be more sturdy, anyway. But would the hot glue stick as well to a candle? Probably not.

Textura hecha en fimo con una pelota de golf

Please note before you start reading this older post that I have long since included a version in the Methods section, under Making realistic models, which can be accessed above. That version may h…

While making some jewelry pendants from polymer clay, I got side-tracked into looking for things I could make textures with in the clay to enhance my designs. The more things I tried, the more fun the challenge became. I’m sure … Continue reading →