Resources
Here is an ever changing list showing some of the resources for clay, tools, books and tutorials I have used.
MaterialsKato PolyClay: After dabbling with several different polymer clay brands, I decided to focus on using Kato clay because of its qualities. It is a firmer clay than others I tried and this suits me. The color range is much smaller than other brands and the idea is that any color can be created by blending from the palette offered. This is something that works for me because I like creating my own unique color blends.
All about Polymer Clay
The Blue Bottle Tree: One of my primary resources for information about the craft continues to be The Blue Bottle Tree website by Ginger Davis Allman. Ginger has done extensive research and has generously shared her knowledge with the clay community through this website. Whenever I have considered equipment or tool purchases, the information she has shared has made my decisions easier.
Tutorials
There are so many great tutorials mostly on youtube, that I cannot list them all. Everything from honing techniques and how-to instructions to detailed and challenging cane building. Some of the youtube channels that I go to often include:
Donna Kato Donna has such a calm and patient style of teaching. Her skill level is out of this world. Her books are inspiring and her youtube tutorials go in to wonderful detail about her techniques to create professional quality work.
Fiona Abel Smith Fiona is a favorite of mine especially for gorgeous cane designs and detailed tutorials.
Seana Bettencourt Scrapscapes This tutorial got me started with a method to create the beautifully pattern clay veneers I frequently use.
Samantha Burroughs Jessama Tutorials Sam's tutorials have been tremendously helpful. She has a series of beginner tutorials and seems to always have new techniques on her channel.
Teresa Pandora Salgado Pandora has a youtube channel and an active presence on facebook. I love the way her followers have created a wonderfully creative and sharing community.
Ace of Clay Great tutorials for those wanting to learn sculpting techniques.
Prismatic Brush Fiona shares techniques for making wonderful and whimisical creatures.
