Decided Not to Sell Them, But Here Are the Pix.

I have decided not to sell these two polymer clay elves.

Here is the original one. He is a forest elf and his job is to shine the snails' shells. I always wondered who was in charge of that, didn't you?

This is the new one I started two days ago. I am learning a lot as I go.

Because this is a new medium for me, I just don't feel confident that I know enough about the materials to feel good about the long term stability and durability of the items.

I have been working with wool for a long time, so I know exactly what it is likely to do over time and in different conditions. I think I need to do a bit more research about polymer clays.

I plan to work on about five (or so) more clay items, will see how they do over a period of time, and then will decide if selling them works for me.

I am a stickler for customer happiness and would feel just awful if someone purchased one of my creations and wasn't happy with it.

What do you think? Is erring on the side of caution wise or overkill?

Super shine is only $3 extra.



A little new shell smell, perhaps?

Right in front of the oven from which she came.

(I finally got a thermometer to test out my cheap-o oven. W-A-Y off in temperature. No wonder I fried a few things!)

Put on some pants, please. This is a family blog.


Teeny stretchy ones. Should work!

Much better! Tonight when the kids are in bed, we'll work on a shirt and hat.

Thanks for popping in! Any suggestions are welcome, especially if you have a working knowledge of polymer clay. *hint hint*

I have a wool piece that is almost ready to show as well. Toddle on by to check that out next week, if you like!

Until next time, happy creating!

Theresa