Letter from the Editor: May 2020

As we continue to socially distance ourselves and work to slow the spread of COVID-19, we are all finding that we have more free time on our hands.

Featured Artist: May 2020

The May edition of pcPolyzine features Fernanda Elizabeth!

Introducing Cosclay!

For years, the polymer clay community has been able to create breathtaking pieces of art. However, many of us fear our masterpieces will one day end up cracking or breaking. Well pcPolyzine family, the answer is here! 

Letter from the Editor: April 2020

So far, 2020 has been quite the year—we’ve seen wildfires in Australia, other natural disasters, and now we’re encountering a pandemic like we never imagined.

Featured Artist: April 2020

This month's Featured Artist highlights Noa Shine!

Potato Chip Bowls by Barbara Forbes-Lyons

The Tallahassee Polymer Clay Art Guild hosts an annual Chilly Clay Retreat the first weekend in February. This year’s Retreat Swap was bowls, suggested by West Coast Florida Guild member Karen Woods. These little bowls were my contribution and they are a quick, fun, and easy project. I dare you to make just one!

Letter from the Editor: March 2020

For many of us, our pets are more than pets—they’re family. That’s the case with our animals and it was important to us to continue to honor their memory.

Featured Artist: March 2020

This month's Featured Artist highlights Stella Glushko!

Four-Leaf Clover Earrings Tutorial

It's already March and St. Patrick's day will be here before we know it. Follow this easy tutorial to make four-leaf clover earrings and make sure you don't get pinched this year!

Letter from the Editor: February 2020

The Tallahassee Polymer Clay Art Guild's 2020 Chilly Clay Polymer Clay Retreat was the first weekend in February and pcPolyzine was there!

Little Koalas Make a Big Difference

This little boy is making a big difference— and he's useing polymer clay to do it!

Featured Artist: February 2020

Our next Featured Artist of 2020 is Florida-based artist Sophie Dufort!

Letter from the Editor: January 2020

As I reflect on 2019, I realize a lot happened for pcPolyzine.

Featured Artist: January 2020

The new year brings new Featured Artists to pcPolyzine. Our first Featured Artist of 2020 is the talented Ludmila Bakulina! 

Pantone 2020 Color of the Year

2020 has arrived which means it’s time to explore Pantone’s Color of the Year—Classic Blue! 

Letter from the Editor: Fall 2019

Since launching the re-designed site, things have been pretty busy. When I set out to accomplish the revitalization of pcPolyzine, I knew there would be some things that I just couldn’t get done in time for the July release date. So I’ve spent the past few months trying to reach goals to make pcPolyzine even better.

Featured Artist: Fall 2019

As pcPolyzine continues to revitalize, we wanted to pick up an article series that was an old favorite—the Featured Artist! For the Fall 2019 issue of pcPolyzine, we’re featuring Alabama artist, Lee Anne Jones.

Holiday Ornament Tutorial

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s never too early to start thinking about ways to decorate. These simple ornaments are both classy and easy to make. Whether you need a thoughtful gift for the office party or you're looking to create memories with the kids, these ornaments can accomplish any goal.

Letter from the Editor

When I was about six years old, my mother came back from a trip to the mid-west—what she was doing there, I don’t remember. However, while she was there, she visited a local craft store. There she was introduced to polymer clay in the form of beads. She brought some clay home for us to experiment. While we sat at the kitchen table, I listened to her talk about these amazing beads she saw and how they were made from the packs of clay that sat before me. Keep in mind, this was in the day before we had cell phones and easy ways to take pictures, so she had to explain them to me from memory. As she described all the beads she saw, I opened the packages of clay and began to knead some small pieces in my hands. I had no clue what I was doing and the only real experience I had with “clay” was Play-Doh at this point in my young life. Her stories continued to flow as I played with the clay. As the clay got softer, I would work with another color to the same consistency. By this point, she was telling me about these beautiful blue and pearl swirled beads that were separated by small gold spacer beads and were strung into a necklace. As she finished this part of her story, I remember holding up the clay I had been working on and said, “You mean like this?” She was astounded! I had been able to recreate those marbled beads she was memorized by in the store without even seeing them myself. I think it was probably that moment when her polymer clay obsession took flight.

Pantone 2019 Color of the Year

Pantone’s 2019 color of the year is Living Coral. This shade is inspired by many marine invertebrates living along the bottom of the sea and make up various reefs. Living coral is a mood-boosting color that is fresh and invigorating.