I use ceramic clay, and fire in my kiln. but do more with the liquid slip and molds. (I have hundreds)

I get more into the clay when the grandkids are here, they do some pretty nice stuff! My granddaughter and I even did roses, we were both impressed.

I did a seminar with the PMC silver clay  which we fired with a little butane torch, it was fun and want to do some more, It wis nice with the diachroic glass that I work with. but haven't gotten back to it yet.

i've heard polymer clay, if properly stored, will last a very long time. i've also opened new packages that were pretty dried out. if that happens, i usually put on a pan of water to boil, to get the air around me warm and moist. i knead the clay (you always do this, but it takes longer if it's drier), and, if necessary, add liquid sculpey. there are also ways to 'leach' the clay if it's too moist.. and, i've found that just about anything you want to try in polymer clay can be learned here: http://www.polymerclaycentral.com/m...nsprojects

Clay Workers:

I have been working with ceramic clays/glazes for many, many  years. If I can be of assistance...please feel free to ask.

Also, for those of you seeking knowledge about working with ceramic, stoneware or porcelain clays and glazes check out www.CeramicArtsDaily.org. they provide a daily newsletter with tips, hints, and techniques. It's free and very informative.

I recently was honored with placing in the Paint-It contest. The attachment shows my piece, an earthenware dish, hand piped and decorated in underglazes. Title: 'La Mer'   12" dia. 

Rudy,

I received your reply to my post. Creative Home Arts has asked me for info to do a feature. All was supplied to them yesterday along with a photobucket of a few samples of my ceramic pieces. Shoul appear on website soon. I checked out yours...you are very prolific. I'm looking forward to the day when I no longer have the 9-5 routine and can devote more time to my craft.

A new adventure for me: (like I need something new in my studio!)

When I was in Calif last week, I bought 2 'push molds' and some Fimo to play with. I've been sitting here this morning having loads of fun, making little faces. =)

Now??? what am I going to do with them??? HEE!

maybe some pins, maybe adding some to gourds...maybe in the center of flowers. (I've done that with porcelain faces)

have a fun day ladies!

Lillie in Idaho

Lil....I have tons of push molds and other molds ....I use them for pins like you said, also to add as embellishments on a larger project, on cards, and especially as wine glass charms (see pic in my photobucket)!! There are so many of the molds around now, too!!!!

Hope you had fun in Calif!!!!