The Polymer Clay Podcast

Today’s episode features an overview of my process for making polymer clay earrings. Are there any steps that surprised you? Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Find out all about my newest offering - Polymer Clay Parties! What designs will you dream up? Email me at Haley@HoldenANote.com to book today. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Find out my answer to listener Hillary’s question about when to use liquid polymer clay and when to use acrylic paint. In my research I learned a new use for liquid polymer clay that I had never heard of. If there is a topic you would like me to cover in a future episode, send me an email at Haley@HoldenANote.com Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today’s episode I’m talking about more advanced equipment for working with polymer clay. The things that are fun to use, but might not be necessary when you’re first starting out. Is there anything you would add to this list? Let me know at Haley@HoldenANote.com and be sure to sign up for the newsletter at www.HoldenANote.com to get the latest updates. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today’s episode I’m talking about the equipment I think is helpful when you’re first starting to work with polymer clay. Is there anything you would add to this list? Let me know at Haley@HoldenANote.com and be sure to sign up for the newsletter at www.HoldenANote.com to get the latest updates. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today’s episode I’m talking about clip-on earrings. I took two styles to my most recent market - a flat-front style and a style that converts post earrings into clip-ons. I also give some updates in my process of trying to make my own silkscreen stencils. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter at www.HoldenANote.com to stay up-to-date on everything happening for the holidays. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In today’s episode I’m discussing my latest project - creating my own silkscreen stencil! I used my cricut to cut out a design from removable vinyl, stuck it to this silkscreen mesh, and then used it to create some beautiful polymer clay pieces. You can see other pieces made with silkscreen stencils in my latest collection on www.HoldenANote.com. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today I’m talking about two clay bodies with different shimmer particles. Can you guess which one I’m going to prefer? I also have an update on the opal clay I tried a few episodes ago. Finally I talk about a different technique for finishing the edges of pieces that I think has a lot of use for particular situations. Here are the links to Sculpey Premo White Gold Glitter clay and the earrings from my most recent collection that use the Indigo Metallic Sculpey Premo clay. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today I’m sharing my favorite pieces of equipment that I take with me to markets. Here are the links to the rolling cart/dolly, where I bought my banner, display stands, extra tall bar height director’s chair collapsible folding chair, tent, first type of tablecloth, second type of tablecloth, and square reader. My fall collection will is live! Be sure to check it out: www.HoldenANote.com Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today I’m talking about a deburring tool for resin work as well as using hollow charms with polymer clay. The tip to try a deburring tool came from Amy - be sure to give Amy a follow on her Instagram and check out her Etsy shop as well. She has some beautiful resin pieces. Here’s the link to the deburring tool as well as the two charm packs (hexagons and mixed shapes) that I reference in today’s episode. My fall collection will launch on my site on October 3rd. Be sure to check it out: www.HoldenANote.com

In this episode I’m reviewing Sculpey Premo Turquoise Granite Polymer Clay. It has flecks and variations that mimic real turquoise without the weight of the stone. I’m also talking about a new technique I tried out to add dimension to polymer clay pieces. Here are the links to the turquoise granite polymer clay and the shape cutters that I talk about in this episode. The acrylic paint I used was a mixture of Plaza Studio Series, Liquitex Basics, and Artist’s Loft brand acrylic paints. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode I’m reviewing Sculpey Premo Opal Polymer Clay. It is a slightly translucent clay with iridescent flakes that resemble an opal. Here are the links to the opal clay and the extruder that I talk about in this episode. Be sure to check out Scrap B-More or your own local creative reuse store! Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode I’m reviewing a sgraffito technique from the book Bead-Making Lab: 52 Explorations for Crafting Beads from Polymer Clay, Plastic, Paper, Stone, Wood, Fiber, and Wire by Heather Powers. I highly recommend this book. This tutorial was fun and had a beautiful result. Here’s the book I used today: Bead-Making Lab: 52 Explorations for Crafting Beads from Polymer Clay, Plastic, Paper, Stone, Wood, Fiber, and Wire by Heather Powers. Here are links to the clay, red and orange paints, and linoleum cutter (mine only came with three blades) that I used in this episode. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode I’m reviewing an alcohol ink marbling technique from the book Bead-Making Lab: 52 Explorations for Crafting Beads from Polymer Clay, Plastic, Paper, Stone, Wood, Fiber, and Wire by Heather Powers. I highly recommend this book. This tutorial was fun and had a beautiful result. Here’s the book I used today: Bead-Making Lab: 52 Explorations for Crafting Beads from Polymer Clay, Plastic, Paper, Stone, Wood, Fiber, and Wire by Heather Powers. Here are links to the clay and alcohol ink that I used in this episode. Follow me on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode I’m reviewing the “Clay Charm Creations - Polymer Clay Jewelry” kit from 5 Below. Unfortunately it is only sold in stores. While I wouldn’t recommend this kit, it certainly was a unique experience! Give a follow on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to the first episode of the Polymer Clay Podcast! In this episode I'm sharing all of my tips and tricks for working with resin in my polymer clay practice Give a follow on social media: @HoldenANote on Facebook - Instagram - TikTok Special thanks to Shelley! Give her a follow on Instagram. Here are the links to the equipment I reference in the episode: Resin kit - UV Light - Respirator Music Credits: "Bright Wish" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/