3 Must Do's Selling at Markets
Recently I was at a trade fair selling to retailer shop owners (for a separate company) and it was a very similar experience to selling at markets. Here are my...
How to use Polymer Clay Transfer Paper
Recently we launched a new collection of Polymer Clay Transfer Papers at Jewellery Supplies Co. Polymer clay transfer paper is a great way to add intricate and colourful designs to...
Polymer Clay Colour Recipe - Barbie Pink
Given we are in the lead up to Valentine's Day, naturally I was inclined to mix a gorgeous Barbie Pink polymer clay colour. Recipe: - 4 parts Soufflé Igloo + 1...
How to remove dust and lint off polymer clay
Nothing is more frustrating than conditioning polymer clay and discovering pieces of lint and dust in it. The good news is that it's really easy to remove. Here's how... Use Isocol rubbing...
How to clean your silicone moulds after a resin pour
Before pouring the next lot of resin in your used mould, it is important to thoroughly clean the mould from your previous pour. Here are our top tips on how...
Have a bar of sticky, stringy clay? Try leaching
Ever opened up a polymer clay bar, started conditioning it and found it to be really stretchy and sticky? Some clays are susceptible to being really soft (like Cernit metallic),...
Why is my polymer clay sticking to everything?
Do you ever get to a stage when rolling out your polymer clay where is starts sticking to *everything*? Your hands, your rolling pin, even the surface you're rolling the...
What does Hypoallergenic actually mean?
The word 'hypoallergenic' is thrown around the earring making industry left, right and centre. This post explains why this term is being used incorrectly and why you shouldn't sell your earrings...
TIPS / RESIN DOMING FAQ
Our community of makers have come forward with some great questions in relation to doming with resin. We have answered them all here. Best doming resin? Our stocked JustResin DiamondCote...
TIPS / HOW TO CLEAN BRASS CHARMS
Ever wondered how to make your brass components shinier after a bit of wear and tear? Or how to remove the tarnish off raw brass? All you need is lemon, baking...
Blog series / Wholesaling your products / Products
So, you are wanting a clearer direction on how to enter the world of wholesaling your handmade products and you have ended up here – brilliant! This blog series is...
Tutorial / Should I be scratching my earring posts before glueing them to polymer clay?
An ongoing debate between makers is whether to scratch/sand the pads on earring posts before glueing or to not? Let us tell you more about this topic. The earring pad’s smooth...