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Polymer Clay Books – Oh My!
I’ve had a long week of polymer clay tool designing. Ever since I launched the polymer clay digital tool shop, the rest & relaxation I thought was coming has not yet arrived. I am still working long days designing new items, coming up with new product lines, and double checking things already put in place…
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Polymer Clay Adrift 5 Months
Back in April I sent a package out to Ireland. It was traveling from Florida so it had a long way to go. It weighed just under 3 lbs and it was chock full of a lovingly curated collection of polymer clay items. A package that any newbie would love to have because it contained…
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Your First Week With Polymer Clay: What to Expect (and What to Skip Buying)
Hey guys! Brand new to polymer clay? Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s talk about what your first week might actually look like, so nothing catches you off guard. But before we dive into that, let’s address a tiny elephant in the room. I was supposed to launch the FullBobbin Hub & Shop today.…
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Designed on Purpose: What Makes a Full Bobbin Cutter Different
When I set out to design my own cutters, I started with a simple question: what frustrates me about the cutters I already own? I wrote down every answer. Then I designed against each one. Nothing about these cutters is accidental. Here’s what I built in, and why. Two varieties, so you never have to…
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The Ultimate Guide to Water-Soluble Transfer Paper for Polymer Clay (And Busting the Inkjet Myth!)
If you’ve been hanging around the polymer clay community for more than five minutes, you’ve probably seen the absolute magic of water-soluble transfer paper. It allows you to take incredibly intricate, gorgeous designs, print them out, and seamlessly transfer them onto a clay slab. But if you’ve tried searching for tutorials or reading product reviews,…
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The Polymer Clay Workbench: The Graveyard of Failed 3D Prototypes
Let’s talk about the absolute chaos that happens before a new polymer clay 3D printed tool ever makes it to a build plate. If you look at perfectly styled Instagram reels, it seems like digital design is magic. You click a few buttons, drag a few elements, change a few settings, a machine whirs, and…
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National Clay Week Is Here— “Little Sister PC” Is Crashing the Party!
Today kicks off National Clay Week, and around here, that’s a big deal. Traditionally, this week is a beautiful celebration focused on the rich history, the incredible teachers, and the deeply rooted art of ceramic clay. And honestly? I honor that completely. There is something so very special about a craft that connects us directly…
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Why I Stopped Using a Resin Printer for Polymer Clay Cutters
Let’s talk about resin 3D printers for a second. If you want to print incredibly detailed tabletop miniatures or jewelry molds, resin is absolute magic. Because it prints without visible layer lines, people naturally assume it’s the ultimate upgrade for polymer clay cutters. Smooth walls equal smooth clay edges, right? In theory, yes. In practice,…
Category: The Maker’s Bench
The Vibe – this is the heart of my heritage. It’s where the physical meets the creative.
What you’ll find here – Polymer clay, jewelrymaking, sewing, quilting, dollmaking, needlework, resin work, sculpting and so much more! It’s about the joy of making things by hand. Or using your brain to design something new.