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Sweets for a Sweet Mom

When it comes to treats, no one can resist a cupcake. It’s the perfect little pick-me-up in a delightful handheld package—there’s simply no better way to say, “Mom, I think you’re the best” than with a lovely little yummy! However, some moms worry about their waistlines, and the buttery frosting can sometimes put the daily diet over the edge. Never fear! Anyone can happily give Mom a cupcake when it’s made out of polymer clay! These calorie-free delicacies are perfect to put on necklaces, bracelets, or even on cell phones! Check out the cupcake pattern from The Polymer Clay Cookbook by Jessica and Susan Partain to see how to make a delectable gift for the mom you love the best.

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Technique 101 with Donna Kato: Polymer Clay Direct Toner Copy Transfers

Donna Kato visited our booth at CHA last week to share some tips on millefiori technique (check back for pictures in next month’s issue). We had such a great time learning about polymer clay that we wanted to share some more of Donna’s wisdom with CrafterNews readers—like this tutorial from her book The Art of Polymer Clay Creative Surface Effects: how to transfer printed images onto polymer clay, including a step-by-step slideshow.

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The Polymer Clay Cookbook Launches in Charlottesville, VA

“She wore an itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, yellow . . .dangling cupcake earring?!” With The Polymer Clay Cookbook: Tiny Food Jewelry to Whip Up and Wear, now she can! Sisters Jessica Partain and Susan Partain have written a delicious new book that teaches crafters how to make-and-bake adorable jewelry from every step of the food pyramid, from healthy items like apples, bananas, and watermelon to treats like pizza, lollypops, and ice cream cones.

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Polymer Clay Color Inspirations

Toss traditional color combinations out the window and pick up Polymer Clay Color Inspirations, a new book by renowned polymer clay artists Lindly Haunani and Maggie Maggio. Through exercises, experiments, questionnaires, projects, and artist spotlights, these vibrant ladies will teach you to use color with confidence.

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