Day 52Technique: Tool holderWin: Yes Challenge:• To create a little tool holder that looks like a tube of paint• To continue to refine finishes• To use decoupage on a baked piece of polymer clay Lessons Learned:• Decoupage on baked clay opens up a whole new world of surface design and detail• Smooth, refined finishes really … [Read more…]
Technique: Simple Two-Colour Mokume Gane PendantWin: Yes Challenge:• To continue exploring Mokume Gane• To limit the palette to only two colours while still creating interest Lessons Learned:• This technique still feels like opening a surprise gift every time — you guide it, but you don’t fully control it• The magic lies in the reveal; each … [Read more…]
Day 50Technique: Tool wrapWin: Yes Challenge:• To use bits and pieces of my small left-over colours to make two more tool wraps Lessons Learned:• This is my third attempt at this technique, and it’s starting to feel much more natural• I really enjoy the striped effect — it feels more dynamic and visually interesting than … [Read more…]
Technique: Rainbow dangle earringsWin: Yes Challenge:• To create a set of dangle earrings using happy, cohesive rainbow colours Lessons Learned:• Translating an idea from my mind into a finished piece is still a work in progress• Small structural choices, like how elements hang and move, make a big difference to the final look Confidence Level: … [Read more…]
Technique: Tool WrapWin: Yes Challenge:• Using a leftover slab to wrap my tool neatly and evenly Lessons Learned:• This is my second attempt at a tool wrap, and the improvement is clear• The seams came together much more cleanly• The end finish was smoother and more refined Confidence Level: 8/10 You can clearly see the … [Read more…]
Day 47: Makume Gane Pendant and Matching Earrings This was one of those deeply satisfying days where creativity and technique met in perfect rhythm. Working with a makume gane slab felt almost like uncovering a hidden story within the clay—each slice revealing a little surprise, a little intention made visible. The challenge lay in shaping … [Read more…]
Day 46 felt like a quiet little triumph Working with a new cutter always carries a hint of uncertainty, like opening a door without knowing exactly what’s behind it. But this time, it led somewhere lovely. The half-flower shape with its raised petals came together more smoothly than expected, and instead of fighting the process, … [Read more…]
Day 45 felt less like a making session and more like a conversation with gravity, structure, and the limits of my current approach. I set out to create a double flower pendant using Mokume Gane, with delicate individual petals forming each bloom. In my mind, it was light, detailed, and elegant. In reality, the petals … [Read more…]
Day 44 felt like a quiet but meaningful step forward. Working on simple dangle earrings gave me space to focus on refinement rather than complexity, and that shift really showed in the results. The pearly white pair pushed me to prioritise clean finishes, and I can see definite improvement there. The surfaces are smoother, and … [Read more…]
This felt like a gentle experiment rather than a bold success—one of those pieces that whispers instead of sings. Working with white, I created a calm, almost airy foundation, and the hint of glitter gave just enough life to keep it from feeling flat. Paired with the light blue grout, the overall effect leaned soft … [Read more…]