Comments on: polymer what?

By: Anna Sabina

Anna Sabina — Sun, 29 May 2011 16:45:24 +0000

To me, the word Polymer brings the image of something being poured from a bottle. What we work with is CLAY. I would rather people be confusing polymer clay with earthen clay rather than a toxic goo. Both Polymer and Earthen clay require conditioning, mixing, meticulous forming, sculpting and finishing.
Anna-a fellow Clay Artist in Iowa.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:34:51 +0000

Meshall, I generally use Future Floor Polish or Varathane.

By: meshall Tate

meshall Tate — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 20:19:36 +0000

what gloss do you use for your clay

By: 2010 in review : Crafts by Chris

2010 in review : Crafts by Chris — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:40:58 +0000

[...] were by far and away the biggest hit of the year. We learned that some were referring to their polymer clay work as just polymer. There were beads and bangles and a new tutorial. All hell broke loose when it was announced that [...]

By: catching up : Crafts by Chris

catching up : Crafts by Chris — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:52:14 +0000

[...] Being a Gemini, communication is supposed to be one of my strong points. To some degree it is….I can talk your leg off. However, when it comes to writing I struggle with every word. Quite possibly because with the written word you don’t get the tone of voice or my hand gestures (yes I talk with my hands). Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for the great comments on my polymer what? post. [...]

By: Terry McCarthy

Terry McCarthy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:31:43 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with every word and sentiment that you have so eloquently expressed. Bravo!!

By: Carolyn Fiene

Carolyn Fiene — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:46:23 +0000

When I’ve heard comments about ‘clay’ most have related polymer clay to pottery … not to child’s play clay. I too am proud to be working with polymer clay and intend to continue calling it just that … with my head held high!