Tag Archives: tools

syns Pick for Top 10 Tools

Posted on September 23, 2014 by synclay

I’m helping out a fellow “Tower of Power” while she recooperates from surgery to keep up with her blog posts: My Top Ten Tool Picks. “It’s an ageless question (or 3 a.m. at a clay retreat) – why do we … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Wrapper?

Posted on August 22, 2013 by synclay

What’s in a wrapper?  Well for me, my clay wrappers often act as a disposable mini-paint palette!  They are just perfect to hold the small amounts of acrylic paints we often use to antique a bead or two or three! … Continue reading →

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A nifty trick with the new comb tool

Posted on April 22, 2013 by synclay

 So this comb tool (bottom right) in the new Sculpey Technique  DesignTools set is great for creating bargello.  All you need is a sheet of striped clay and drag the tool perpendicular THROUGH the stripes.  Easy right?  Except how do … Continue reading →

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Tears of joy from the land of mildew and rust

Posted on March 23, 2013 by synclay

I was extremely fortunate to be able to go to Synergy this year, kind of last moment.  I really had no idea what to expect, I figured I would just hang out at the Sculpey table and help hand out … Continue reading →

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