Tutorial - How to Decorate a Ceramic Coaster

Modge Podge gives it shine and protection

Ceramic Coaster Tutorial at Decor Galore

"Last night I decided to try the DIY Ceramic Tile project that I posted about earlier this week. I must say..it came out nice. This post will be a tutorial so that you all can go home and do-it-yourself".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Dough Flowers

So beautiful! I've always wanted to try this. Someday!

Dough Flowers Tutorial at Craft a World
"There are several methods and doughs for making flowers, like Italian dough, ceramic powder, porcelain and bread dough as well. I am here giving you a tutorial of Italian dough, because first of all its cheap on your budget and as beginner it is better to work on it..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Salt Dough Hearts

Very cute!


Salt Dough Hearts Tutorial at On Clever Mode
"I'm lazy trying to introduce a new tradition in our home. We set up our artificial Christmas tree 3 days before Christmas, and I don't want to take it down now because it's only been what, 2+ weeks? I want more time to admire it! And it's a lot work putting all that away. So I thought, why not keep it up until...hhrummmm,Valentine's Day? I'm changing the theme to Hearts, of course..." Read more

Exchange Program Tutorial - How to Make Clay Gift Tags / Ornamets

Here's another fabulous tutorial created as part of my Exchange Program. ArtMind made a whole set of gift tags that are just adorable! She used a stamping set from EviesToolEmporium. ArtMind's even giving them away! Head on over to her blog to enter.

Clay Gift Tags / Ornaments Tutorial from ArtMind
"I used polymer clay (Fimo) to create gift tags from them. I decided to try white and black and see what the results were..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Stamp out of Clay

Yet another way to make a stamp! So fun and great results!

Make a Stamp out of Clay Tutorial at Endless Whimsy
"On the same idea as Mitsy at ArtMind's stamp tutorial: I have a tutorial for making a stamp out of scrap clay!..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Memo Clip Holder

What a fabulous idea for a craft show! These would be great for holding photos, notes, cards - anything in your home or office too!

Memo Clip Holder Tutorial at ArtMind
"By now you must be getting tired of me talking about the craftparking fair in Maastricht... but I made another fun thing I'll be using on my table and I thought I would share it with you! :)
I bought little baskets and will put my items in there. But to show what's inside them, I made memo clip holders so I could clip one of the items on them together with the price tag. That way, people can easily see what's inside and how much it costs.
It's fun & easy to make and most probably you have all the materials at hand..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make and Use a Positive Mold / Mould

The queen of moulds and tutorials is back. Doesn't she make you want to dive into ceramics?

Positive Mold / Mould Tutorial at ArtMind
"When you make a positive mould, you press clay onto the mould instead of into the mould. Usually you work with clay plaques and that's what I'm going to do too!
First I'll show you how to make the mould, which is a piece of cake, and then I'll make a little plate that you can use for fruit, chocolates, tealightholders,......" Read more

Tutorial - How to Color and Use Liquid Clay

ArtMind is so fabulous at what she does AND at creating tutorials! Run a search on this blog for "ArtMind" to see all of her fabulous tutorials.

Color and Liquid Clay Tutorial at ArtMind
"After showing a few times how to make a mould, I thought it was time to show you how to use a mould with liquid porcelain clay. I will also let you know how to color the clay..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Mould / Mold Using Cardboard

Ingenious I tell ya!

Mould Using Cardboard Tutorial at ArtMind
"This how-to will show you how to make a mould of your own design with the card board method. It's not meant for big objects but it works really well for small, conical objects..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Use a Mould / Mold

This shows you how to use the moulds that ArtMind taught us to make in an earlier tutorial. What fabulous results!

Use a Mould Tutorial at ArtMind
"A quick how-to on how to work with a mould. There are numerous ways, I'm just showing you mine..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Carve Plaster to Make a Mould / Mold

The carving itself looks like a lot of fun. The unlimited possibilities with this one are staggering.

Carve Plaster Tutorial at ArtMind
"It's such a simple way to reach wonderful results. It's especially a very fun activity to do with kids..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Double Mould / Mold

Another Mould tutorial from ArtMind. Doesn't seem any more difficult than the single mould. Such different results can be achieved with the double!

Double Mould Tutorial at ArtMind
"The most important thing when you make a double mould is marking the exact middle of the object you want to mould..." Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Single Mould / Mold

Who knew it was so easy? Easily available supplies too.

Single Mould Tutorial at ArtMind
"As I have been making moulds the last couple of days, I'd thought I'd share with you how to make them. Moulds are very useful for repetitive tasks for example if you work with polymer, paperclay, ceramic clay, papier maché,...Making a mould is not difficult, it's just a bit messy..." Read more