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The Polymer Studio – Issue #3
--Creative Spaces: Dreaming of Light, A Studio Tour with Miniature Artist Angie Scarr
-- The Serendipitous Journey of Beatriz Cominatto by Sage Bray
--The Art of Polymer Marquetry with Beatriz Cominatto
--Do You See What I See?: Branching Out with Christi Friesen
--Tribal Impressions Earrings by Kathy Koontz
--Mokume Butterfly Pendant with Tanya Mayorova
--Blooming Circles Necklace with Nika Nakit
--Acrylic Paint on Polymer with Debbie Crothers
--Custom Clay Closures with Anke Humpert
--Beyond the Rainbow: Multi-color Blends with Jan Montarsi
--Zentangle Canes with Anita Long
--Heartbreaking Breakage with Ginger Davis Allman
--Uncommon Clay: Les Polinko (Sculpture)
--Basic Techniques
--Back Page: Moving On with Kathy McCurry
The Polymer Studio – Issue #2
--Editor's Thoughts
--Creative Spaces: My Perfectly Imperfect Studio with Christine Dumont
--Artist, Curator, Leader: Cynthia Tinapple by Anke Humpert
--Soft Touch Transfers by Cynthia Tinapple
--Creative Crumbles: Polymer Aggregate Vessels by Kathy Koontz
--Do You See What I See?: Tentacle Time by Christi Friesen
--Craquelure Pendant by Anna Kokareva (crackle)
--Hidden Magic Arrow Necklace by Elena Möri (mokume)
--Sirena Splash Bangles by Wendy Moore
--Hibiscus Flower Mosiac by Karen & Ann Mitchell
--Pyramid Pixel Canes by Deb Hart
--Mix it Up: Simple Sensational Stenciling by Debbie Crothers
--Best Practices: 7 Big Beadmaking Tips by Ginger Davis Allman
--Uncommon Clay: The Brilliance of Elise Winters
--Basic Techniques
--Back Page: Taking a Chance on Change by Donna Greenberg
The Polymer Studio – Issue #1
--Editor's Thoughts
--Creative Spaces: Small Space, Big Ideas with Anke Humpert
--Creatively Organized: Tools!
--Every Child an Artist: Art of Julie Picarello by Anke Humpert
--Kitchen Sink Imprint Mokume by Julie Picarello
--Magical Phoenix Feather by Christi Friesen
--Martian Footprints by Anna Malnaya
--More is More Fimo Bracelet by Jeannette Froese LeBlanc
--Swoop Pendant by Béa Picq
--Shimmering Scenery Framed Pendants by Sage Bray (alcohol inks)
--Matched Mosiac Stained Glass Cane by Linda Leach & Sandy Clement
--Mix It Up! Embossing Powder Power by Debbie Crothers
--Colors Near & Far: Creating Cohesive Color by Tracy Holmes
--Best Practices: Preparing to Play
--Uncommon Clay: The Layers of Travis Suda
--Art of Business: Getting Started
--Basic Techniques
--Back Page: Chance Encounters by Tina Holden
Fall 2018 - Center of Attention
--Editor's Worktable: Paying Attention
--The Unexpected by Christi Friesen
--Focused on Faux Stone
--Druzy Rock by Lorrene Baum Davis
--Fancy Faux Rhodonite by Samantha Burroughs
--Marble "Cane Rocks" by Iris Mishly
--Mexican Purple Opal by Linda Leach
--Stone Faced Cabochons by Tina Holden
--The Perfect Glaze by Jan Montarsi
--Garden Walk Sautoir by Mari O'Dell
--The Focused Art of Helen Breil by Anke Humpert
--Jewelry for Hair by Cindi McGee
--Why Take a Class by Jill Kollmann
--A Path of One's Own by Deb Crothers
--The Creative Path: Your Artistic Journey by Ginger Davis Allman
--Color Spotlight: Eva Haskova by Lindly Haunani
--Find Your Niche by Julie L. Cleveland
--Artist Gallery Yuliya Zharova
--Artist Gallery Claire Fairweather
--Artist Gallery Katie Way
--Muses Corner: A Trinity of Needs By Sage Bray
Summer 2018 - Everything in Its Place
--Editor's Worktable: Stepping Back
--Keys to Composition By Sage Bray
--Looking for Balance with Christie Friesen
--Spilling the Beads; a tutorial with Nikolina Otrzan (hand tooled texture)
--Tiny Tiles; a variation tutorial with Chris Kapono
--Letting the Work Lead: The Art of Meredith Dittmar
--Remembering Tory Hughes By the Polymer Community
--DIY Silkscreen; a tutorial with Sage Bray
--The Right Shot By syndee holt
--Lessons from Knitting with Ginger Davis Allman
--Only So Many Hours in a Day By Julie L. Cleveland
--Color Spotlight with Lorraine Vogel By Lindly Haunani
--Artist Gallery Dorota Kaszczyszyn
--Artist Gallery Susan Crocenzi
--Artist Gallery Irina Arkhipova
--Muses Corner: Molding A Successful Career By Penni Jo Couch
Spring 2018 - Big & Small
--Editor's Worktable: Motivation Big & Small
--Of Size & Scale By Anke Humpert
--Life in Miniture By Stephanie Kilgast
--Little Bits of Clay By Sage Bray (clay embroidery)
--Installation Art Insights from Laura Tabakaman
--Cane Reduction By Julie L. Cleveland
--The Art of Donna Greenberg By Anke Humpert
--Perfect Proportions: Modeled Jewelry Photography
--Color Spotlight: Doreen Gay Kassel Interview by Lindly Haunani
--Creating Conscientiously By Sage Bray
--The Creative Path: External Validation By Ginger Davis Allman
--Artist Gallery Isabelle aka Bellou
--Artist Gallery Louise Fischer Cozzi
--Artist Gallery Katrina Filigrina
--Muses Corner: A Polymer Community on the "Inside" By Jackie Burns
Winter 2017 - Line
--Editor's Worktable: The Journey We Take Together
--The Language of Line By Sage Bray
--From Dots to Lines: Creative Cane Extruding By Lynda Braunstein-Gilcher
--Lines in Copper: Etched Impression Plates By Linda Leach
--The Art of Soutache By Julia Potemkina
--The Work of Emily Squires Levine By Martha Aleo
--The Global Leaf Brooch Design Challenge By Lindly Haunani
--Bringing Back Men's Jewelry by TPA Staff
--Tools of Another Trade By Sage Bray
--Learning to See By Ginger Davis Allman
--Color Spotlight: Sabine Spiesser Interview by Lindly Haunani
--Growing Your Guild By Connie Clark
--Getting into a Gallery By TPA Staff
--Artist Gallery Jael Thorpe
--Artist Gallery Marjana Cajhen
--Artist Gallery Meisha Barbee
--Muses Corner: Russia Quilted in Polymer by Svetlana Taratunina
Fall 2017 - Texture
--Talking With Texture by Sage Bray
--Touch Me by Christi Friesen
--Surprising Surface Textures by Cindi McGee
--Mokume Controlled by Dani Rapinett
--Tactile Jewelry by Sage Bray
--Making Your Own Rolling Texture Tools by Sage Bray
--Purposeful Creative Play by syndee holt
--Color Shifting by Phyllis Pollema-Cahill
--Time in a Bottle by syndee holt
--The Emotional Texture of Art by Ginger Davis Allman
--Big Feat Small Steps by Kate Hennessey
--Structuring Your Guild by Connie Clark
--Color Spotlight: Nikolina Otrzan Interview by Lindly Haunani
--Editor's Worktable: The Texture We Live In
--Artist Gallery Tatyana Lipatova
--Artist Gallery Ivana Brozova
--Artisit Gallery Betsy Baker
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: The Year of Me by Lorrene Baum-Davis
Summer 2017 - Color
--Color Theory - Keeping it Simple by Sage Bray
--Your Relationship with Color by Tracy Holmes
--Blended Beauty: Dramatic Blends for Canes by Meg Newberg
--A Colorful Journal: Painting with Polymer by Monika Duchowicz
--The Wild & Colorful World of Jon Stuart Anderson by Ron Lehocky
--Color Deception by Nancy Ulrich
--What's Your Name? by Carole Monahan
--New Ways with New Liquid Clays by Anke Humpert
--Greening Your Guild by Connie Clark
--Color Spotlight: Christine Dumont Interview by Lindly Haunani
--Editor’s Worktable with Sage Bray: Daunting Color
--Artist Gallery Jana Lehmann
--Artist Gallery Mary Anne Loveless
--Artist Gallery Lyn Tremblay
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: My Colorful Journey by Wendy Moore
Spring 2017 - Shape & Form
--Mindful Spaces by Sage Bray
--Reforming the Past by Donna Greenberg
--Lovely Bones by Christi Friesen (armature)
--Turned Forms by Carol Beal
--The Flower Form by Ann Duncan Hlavach
--Emerging Forms: The Art of Wiwat Kamolpornwijit By Sherilyn Dunn & Sage Bray
--Lariats by Julie Cleveland
--Color Spotlight: Angie Wiggins Interview by Lindly Haunani
--Be Heard! by Sage Bray
--A Place to Meet by Connie Clark
--The Shape of Collaboration with Sylvie Peraud & Olga Nicolas
--Editor’s Worktable: Shape of Things to Come
--Artist Gallery: Sylvie Peraud
--Artist Gallery: Olga Nicolas
--Artist Gallery: Maria Petkova
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: Finding the Design Within by Lynn Vail
Winter 2016 - On the Surface
--Deliberate Surface Design by TPA Staff
--Impressively Raised by Lorraine Vogel
--Surprising Variety by Debbie Crothers
--Alcohol Resist Ink Painting by Sage Bray
--The Backs of Brooches by Julie Cleveland
--Custom Texture Plates by TPA Staff
--Stories on the Surface: The Art of Alev Gozonar by Anke Humpert
--Honing Your Artistic Sight by Sage Bray
--Creating Your Artistic Trail by Rachel Carren
--Color Spotlight: Donna Kato--Enlivened Color; Interview by Lindly Haunani
--Giving Away the Store by Julie Cleveland
--Editor’s Worktable: Why Art Matters
--Artist Gallery: Elizabeth Kosterich
--Artist Gallery: Klavdija Kurent
--Artist Gallery: Kathy McCurry
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: Sharing Beyond Borders by Rosanna Faillace
Fall 2016 - Simplicity & Serenity
--Editor’s Worktable: The Most Essential Things
--Designing for Simplicity by Sage Bray
--Encouraging Creative Happiness by Tory Hughes
--Art with Words by Sage Bray
--Building Bangle Bracelets by Julie L. Cleveland
--Meditative Mandalas by Anke Humpert
--The Ends Justify “The Ends” by Dan Cormier
--Simply Smart Shipping by TPA Staff
--Keeping Serenity in the Social Media Insanity by Alison Lee
--Color Spotlight: Sonya Girodon by Lindly Haunani
--Product Review: Poly-fast Sander
--Artist Galler--Melanie West
--Artist Gallery--Karen Brueggemann
--Artist Gallery--Petra Nemravová
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: The Longest Year by Genevieve Williamson
Summer 2016 - Movement
--Moving Construction: A Peek Into the World of Georg Dinkel by Anke Humpert
--Creating Movement with Dynamic Color by Lisa Pavelka
--Movement, Rhythm, and Flow by Loretta Lam
--The Marvelous Mechanics of Mobiles by Sage Bray
--Kinetic Adornment by Sage Bray
--Flowing and Fluttering: Faux Bakelite by Randee M. Ketzel
--Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Dangles! by Julie Cleveland
--The Polymer Art Movement: Looking Back with Ornament Magazine by Tory Hughes
--Art as Your Business: The Big Picture by Shannon Tabor
--Creating PDF Tutorials by Sage Bray
--Book Review: Gloria Uhler’s Hinged Clay Bracelets by Anke Humpert
--The New World of Custom Cutters by Julie L. Cleveland
--Artist Gallery--Staci Louise Smith
--Artist Gallery--Arieta Stavridou
--Artist Gallery--Bonnie Bishoff & J.M. Syron
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: Dotty and Me by Trina Williams
Spring 2016 - Convergence
--Focal Convergence: Creating Emphasis with Focal Points by Loretta Lam
--Converging Clays: Creating in Metal Clay and Polymer by Dawn Stubitsch
--Found Fusion: Designing with Polymer & Found Objects by Christine Damm
--Clays Well with Others: A Primer on Epoxy Clay by Chris K. Harris
--Paper Casting for Polymer by Sage Bray
--Working with Tavoos™ Film by Suzanne Ward
--Knotted Together: Polymer and Micro Macrame by Iris Mishly
--A Burning Issue: Ideal Curing Temperatures by Kat Hughes and Sage Bray
--When is a Technique Ready to Share? by Dakotah Flannery
--Selling Knowledge by Julie Cleveland
--The Right Camera for Your Work by Deanna Duncan-Allen
--Reflections on Ravensdale by Maggie Maggio
--Artist Gallery--Fabiola Perez Ajates
--Artist Gallery--Rachel Gourley
--Artist Gallery--Marlene Brady
--Resource List
--Muse’s Corner: A Sunny View on Art & Healing by Christine O'Connor
Winter 2015 - Hidden
--Hidden Patterns: Variations in Mokume
- Mokume Impressions by Angela Barenholtz
- Twisted Mokume by Anke Humpert
- Translucents Inclusions with Ellen Prophater
--Lights from Within: Integrating LED and Polymer by Barbaro Liedohl
--Hidden in Plain Sight: Concealed Closures by JoLecio Crowe
--Hidden Treasures: Polymer Box Construction by Sage Bray
--Hiding Loose Ends by Julie Cleveland
--Hidden Composition: Creating Unity with Geometry by Loretta Lam
--Of Values and Intentions: The Art of Jeffrey Lloyd Dever by Irene Corman
--Behind the Wall: Breaking Through Artistic Blocks by Sage Bray
--The Hidden Cost of Doing Business by Julie Cleveland
--The New Color Mixr App by Sherilyn Dunn and Friends
--Color Spotlight: 21st Century Color by Maggie Maggio
--Artist Gallery--Barbara Fajardo
--Artist Gallery--Eugenia Aleksandrova
--Artist Gallery--Arden Bardol
--Resource Lists
--Muses Corner: A Hidden Polymer Pioneer by Anke Humpert
Fall 2015 - Elements
--Embellished! The Art of Accenting by Christi Friesen
--The Elements of Inspiration by Heba Barazi
--The Elements of Mood by Sage Bray
--Transfer Anything by Sage Bray
--A Small World: Adventures in Micromosaics by Karen Mitchell
--Strange Beauty: The Art of Celine Charuau by Laurie MacIsaac
--The Joyous Classroom by Ronna Sarvas Weltman
--The Elements of Ear Wire Design by Julie Cleveland
--The Right Adhesive for the Job by TPA Staff
--Properly Equipped: Indispensible Photo Accessories by TPA Staff
--Alternative Avenues of Artistic Income by Paula Gilbert and Julie Cleveland
--Exploring Pebeo by Kira Slye
--Editor’s Worktable: Feeding our Creative Selves
--Artist Gallery--Rebecca Thickbroom
--Artist Gallery--EvaMarie Törnström
--Artist Gallery--Sona Grigoryan
--Muse’s Corner: The Healing Power of Handmade by Sherilyn Dunn
--Resource Lists
Summer 2015 - Connections
--Visual Unity by Sage Bray
--The Artist Omnivore: Connecting to Art Outside Polymer by Donna Greenberg
--Connected Color: Throwing Out the Wheel by Tracy Holmes
--Of Drawing, Doodles, & Design by Laurie MacIssac
--Magnetic Design: Re-arrangeable Jewelry by Helen Breil
--Into The Fold: Polymer Origami by Izabela Nowak
--Connecting with Other Creative Souls by TPA staff & Friends
--Mind Mapping: An Artistic Solution for Creative Planning by KG Aengus
--Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Engineering Cold Connections by Julie Cleveland
--Riveting Polymer: How-tos for Bead Connections by Sage Bray
--Color Spotlight Ana Belchi: Geometric Color by Maggie Maggio
--Artist Gallery--Nihal Erpeden
--Artist Gallery--Louise Smith
--Artist Gallery--Zuzana Liptáková
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: The Missed Connection by Carole Monahan-Kampfe
Spring 2015 - Diversity
--Material Diversity
- Wendy Walllin Malinow: Anything, Everything, & Polymer
- Lisa Pavelka: Crystals & Polymer
- Celie Fago: Metals & Polymer
- Ann & Karen Mitchell: Fabrics & Polymer
- Chris Kapono: Found Objects & Polymer
--Color Diversity
- Powerful Pastel Color by Margit Böhmer
- Colored Pencil & Polymer by Penni Jo Couch
- Adding Alcohol Inks by Jan Montarsi
--Diversifying Technique: The String Impressions Experiment by Sage Bray
--The Art of Heather Campbell by Sherilyn Dunn
--Exploring Oblique Strategies by Wendy Moore
--Technique: Polymer Quilling by Beth Petricoin
--Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: The Rules of Resin by Julie Cleveland
--Texture with Kroma Crackle by Jeanette Kandray
--Editor’s Worktable: The Downfall of Perfect Happiness
--Color Spotlight: Carol Simmons by Maggie Maggio
--Artist Gallery--Marie Segal
--Artist Gallery--Wendy Jorre De St Jorre
--Artist Gallery--Debbie Jackson
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: I Count Only the BrightTimes by Judy Summer
Winter 2014--Boundaries
--Working on Edge by Sage Bray
--Studio Boundariesby Linda Stiles Smith
--Tory Hughes Creating In & Out of Bounds by Irene Corman
--1,700 Pieces of Jewellery by Anke Humpert
--Bound by Design Polymer Strand Illustration by Joesph Barbaccia
--Painting in the Lines Essentials of Silk Screening by Tonja Lederman
--Boundless Hollow Forms by Joey Barnes
--Editor’s Worktable: Embracing & Breaking Boundaries
--Color Spotlight: Julie Eakes: Millefiore by Maggie Maggio
--Muse’s Corner: Clay Family by Barbara Lindsey Sosna
--Journey to the Perfect Finish by Lynn Rogers Vail
--Frame it! Jewelry Bezels & Frames by Julie Cleveland
--Boxed in by Modesty by Paula K. Gilbert
--Toys for the Toolbox A Tool Review by TPA Staff
--Artist Galler--Page McNall
--Artist Gallery--Noelia Contreras
--Artist Gallery--Debbie Crothers
--Resource Lists
Fall 2014--Time to Play
--The Art of Humor & Whimsy by Sherilyn Dunn
--More Time to Play by Beth Wegener
--Caning by Numbers: Complex Cane Design by Deb Hart
--Beyond Faux: Playing with Nature by TPA staff
--Personal Play Days by Linda Stiles Smith
--The Name Game by Sage Bray
--Playing in the Online Marketplace by Paula K Gilbert
--Lessons in Creativity A Year of Exploration with Voila! by Christine Dumont
--Playing in the Moodywoods An Interview with Leslie Blackford by Anke Humpert
--Product Reviews --Cynthia Tinapple’s Extruder Adapter & Disks --Barbara McGuire’s Radial
--Marking Tools
--Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench Every Bead in its Place by Julie Cleveland
--Editor’s Worktable: Let the Child Come Out
--Color Spotlight: Sandra Trachsel: Color & Illusion by Maggie Maggio
--Artist Gallery--Claire Maunsell
--Artist Gallery--Tammy Durham
--Artist Gallery--Anarina Anar
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: The Child-Muse by Line Labrecque
Summer 2014--Let There Be Light
--The Illusion of Light by Anke Humpert & Sage Bray
--Designing With Light by Irene Corman
--Luminous Landscapes Technique by Ginger Davis Allman
--Luscious Liquid Clay Beads by Debbie Crothers
--Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Lighten Up Big Beads by Julie L. Cleveland
--In Search of the Right Sealant by Cindy Matthews and TPA staff
--Photographic Light by Deanna Duncan-Allen
--Grabbing the Internet Spotlight by Sage Bray
--Creating Success from Failure by Melanie Muir
--Mobile Polymer with Sage, Ann Larsen, & Paula K. Gilbert
--The Clay Report Testing & Reviews by the TPA staff
--Color Spotlight: Loretta Lam & Earth Palettes by Maggie Maggio
--Mentor Artist Gallery--Silvia Ortiz de la Torre
--Accomplished Artist Gallery--Emily Squires Levine
--Emerging Artist Gallery--Ilenia Moreni
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: The Power of Memory & Senses by Sonya Girodon
Spring 2014--Wrap it Up
--Editor’s Worktable: A Community of Friends
--Wire Wrapping with Polymer by Jill Kollmann
--The Versatile Neck Form by Lorrene Baum-Davis
--Creating WOW Photos by Brit Hammer & TPA Staff
--The Art of Pre-Finishing; Tips from the TPA Staff
--Packaging: An Art Form with Purpose by Irene Corman
--The Way Into Juried Art Shows by Nan Josephson
--Our Favorite Tools; Polymer Artists Chime In
--Stealing Talent by Linda Stiles Smith
--Finding Your Cutting Edge by Sage Bray
--Art for a Cause by Kathy Weaver
--Book Review: Polymer Clay Gemstones
--Color Spotlight: Color & Millefiore by Maggie Maggio
--Mentor Artist Gallery--Cornelia Brockstedt
--Accomplished Artist Gallery--Lynda Moseley
--Emerging Artist Gallery--Melody Tallon
--Resource Lists
--Muse’s Corner: On Following Directions by Paula K. Gilbert
Winter 2013--Impact!
-- Editor’s Worktable: Influence & Impact
-- Visual Impact: Mastering Contrast by Nan Josephson
-- Ancient Impact: Influenced by the Past by Dayle Doroshow
-- Handmade Impact: Exploring Texture with Pointed Hand Tools by Anke Humpert
-- Brilliant Impact: This Magical Electroforming by Elena Alyoshina
-- Singular Impact: Creating Commission Art by Donna Greenberg
-- Instructive Impact: Maximizing Your Workshop Experience by Beth Wegener
-- Legal Impact: Running a Trouble-Free Business by Julie L. Cleveland
-- Why Do You Play with Clay? Discover What Drives You by Sage Bray
-- Take Control of Your Photos: Mastering Camera Settings by Deanna Duncan-Allen
-- Review: New Fimo Effects Clay
-- Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench Creative Polymer Clasps by Julie L. Cleveland with Carol Blackburn
-- Color Spotlight: Wendy Wallin Malinow; Interview by Maggie Maggio
-- Mentor Artist Gallery--Ana Belchí
-- Accomplished Artist Gallery--Eva Haskova
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--María Eva Ramos
-- Resource Lists
-- Muse’s Corner: A Cultural Journey by Adriana Ayala
Fall 2013--Organics
-- Editor’s Worktable: Organic, Natural & Unique
-- Exploring the Organic In Polymer
-- Creating Organically: A Journey Through the Creative Process by Anke Humpert
-- Plein Air Polymer: Taking it Outside by Kate Clawson
-- The Nature of Inspiration: Lessons from the Broken Telephone Project Project by Dan Cormier
-- Ravages of Time: Faux Organic Surfaces by Sage Bray
-- Fundamental Structures: Building Wall Art by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
-- The Jury Is In: Creating Professional Exhibitions by Beth Wegener
-- Polymer Workshop Teaching Toolkit by Irene Corman
-- Photographing Fine Art & Craft by Cara Jane Hayman
-- Book Reviews:
- Polymer Clay Global Perspectives
- Polymer Clay Master Class
-- Color Spotlight: Laurie Mika Interview by Maggie Maggio
-- Polymer Jeweler’s Workbench: Stringing Like a Pro by Julie L. Cleveland
-- Mentor Artist Gallery--Kathrin Neumaier
-- Accomplished Artist Gallery--Christine Damm
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Ann Duncan
-- Resource Lists
-- Muse’s Corner: In Pursuit of Organic Beauty-The Life & Art of Gwen Gibson by Ronna Sarvas Weltman
Summer 2013--All Mixed Up
-- Editor’s Worktable: Our Exploratory Creativity
-- The Fortuitous & The Planned by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
-- Mixing Talent by Linda Garbe
-- Experimenting with Inclusions by Marie Young
-- Mixed-Media Polymer Hats By Karen Mitchell & Ann Mitchell
-- Covered Objects by Sharon Ohlhorst & TPA staff
-- Polymer Jeweler's Workbench Make Your Own Wire Findings with Karen Lewis & Dede Leupold
-- Photo Backgrounds by Deanna Duncan-Allen
-- The Synergy 3 Report by Sage Bray
-- Reviews
- Skulptools Review by Lorie O. Follett
-- Troubled Shoulders by Trina Williams
-- Increasing Art Show Sales by Paula Gilbert
-- In Support of Critique by Patti Underwood & Sherilynn Dunn
-- Color Spotlight: Sandra McCaw Interview by Maggie Maggio
-- Mentor Artist Gallery--Laurie Mika
-- Accomplished Artist Gallery--Nikolina Otrzan
-- Accomplished Artist Gallery--Kristine Taylor
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Roberta Lista
-- Resource Lists
-- Muse's Corner: An Artful, Heartful Collaboration by Wendy Moore & Paulette Walthe
Spring 2013--Stories & Symbolism
-- Editor’s Worktable: The Richness & Power of Stories
-- The Power of Stories by Linda Garbe
-- Working with Personal Symbolism by Christine K Harris
-- Polymer Wall Art by Suzanne Ivester & Alice Stroppel
-- Back Stories--The Other Side of Polymer Collected by Jan Montarsi
-- The Possibilities of Layers by Susan O'Neill
-- Getting That Professional Look Interviews by Paula K Gilbert
-- Clip Form Jewelry by Sage Bray
-- Reviews
- Book: Polymer Clay Bracelets by Bettina Welker
- Book: Shapes by Helen Breil
- Product: The Simple Slicer
-- Polymer in the Pines: Craft Art Schools by Barbara McGuire
-- Pricing Your Art Work by Christy Nichols
-- Color Spotlight: Susan Dyer; Interview by Maggie Maggio
-- Mentor Artist Gallery (with stories!)--Aniko Kolesnikova
-- Mentor Artist Gallery--Laura Tabakman
-- Accomplished Artist Gallery--Susan Waddington
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Nevenka Sabo
-- Resource Lists
-- Muse’s Corner: The Play of Imagination by Maureen Carlson
Winter 2012--Shimmer & Shine
-- Editor’s Worktable: The Shiny Time
-- Rings Galore! Four Artist Share their Passion & Tips
-- Chill Out! Tricks for making ice and snow by Christi Friesen
-- Creating Polymer Gems by Sage Bray
-- Exploring Gilder’s Paste by Ellen Prophater
-- Maximizing Shine, Minimizing Effort Experiments in Sanding & Buffing by Cara Jane Hayman
-- A Bounty of Shimmer & Shine: Products to bling up your work
-- Photographing Shiny by Deanna Duncan-Allen
-- Harnessing the Power of Focal Points by Sage Bray
-- Color Spotlight: Lindly Haunani: Interview by Maggie Maggio
-- Trendspotting to Remain Competitive by Sydney Wellman
-- The Art of Selling at Art & Craft Shows: Tips from “Show Warriors” by Jill Kollmann
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Nicole West
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Helen Wyland-Malchow
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Anna Mello
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Sherri Kellberg
-- Resource Lists
-- Muse’s Corner: A Journey Through Pain and Polymer by Adriana Allen
Fall 2012--Rhythm & Flow
-- Editor’s Worktable: The Rhythm of the Journey
-- Reader’s Round Robin: A Year of Kind Words
-- This Issue’s Theme: The Music of Design
-- Rhythm in Design by Sage Bray
-- Playing With Repetition by Jainnie Jenkins
-- Flow: Working in a State of Optimal Exeperience by Penny Vingoe
-- Rhythm Ruffle technique by Donna Greenberg
-- Reviews
- Jet Stamps Product Review
-- Trendspotting by Sydney Wellman
-- DIY Photography by Deanna Duncan-Allen
-- Saving Your Hands Review by Trina Williams
-- Artist Profile: Maggie Maggio
-- Worldwide Pasta Machine Survey by Sage Bray
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Doreen Kassel
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Meredith Arnold
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Jan Montarsi
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Chris Kapono
-- Inspiration Challenge Gallery
-- Resource Lists
-- Muse’s Corner: The Turbulence & the Calm by Jill Kollmann
Summer 2012--Recycle & Reuse
-- Editor’s Worktable: Taking Care of our World for Beauty’s Sake
-- Round Robin-The Creative Side of Organization
-- Claying it Forward by Ron Lehocky
-- A Serendipitous Journey: The Stroppel Cane Phenomenon by Alice Stroppel
-- Polymer to the Rescue by Angeli S. Del Rosario
-- Polymer Resurrection Workshop by Sage Bray
-- Distressed Cane Sheet & Beads Technique by Rebecca Watkins
-- Silk Dyed Polymer Technique by Beth Petricoin
-- Reviews
- Swellegant Metal Coatings & Colorants Review by Debbie Crothers
- CaBezels All-in-One Molds Review by Lisa Rapp
- Seamless Cutters by Shades of Clay Review by TPA staff
-- Digital Inspiration & Organization by Jan Geisen
-- Creating Voila A Visit with Christine Dumont
-- Clay Carnival Las Vegas A Clayer’s Kind of Party
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Heather Campbell
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Wiwat Kamolpornwijit
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Kathryn Doll
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Angela Garrod
-- Inspiration Challenge Gallery
-- Resources
-- Muse’s Corner: Falling in Love Again by Christa McKibben
Spring 2012--Creative Spaces
-- Editor’s Worktable: Room for Possibilities
-- Cool Spaces: A Peek inside the Studios of Christi Friesen, Bettina Welker, Paul & Lianne
Stoddard of Swirly Designs and Raku Inoue.
-- Control Your Space: Organizing Your Polymer Studio by Sage Bray
-- Create with Space: Design Beyond Form by Sage Bray
-- Community Space: Grateful for Guilds by TPA Staff
-- Reviews
- Celtic Caning Kit
- Artistic Texture Plates
-- Chopped Translucent Technique by Susan O’Neill
-- The Plentiful Possibilities of Tactile Texture by TPA staff
-- Handmade Cosmetic Supplies: A Surprising Tools & Materials Source
-- Taxes for Artists: Keep more of your hard created cash by Christy Nicholas
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Jon Anderson
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Laura Timmins
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Raku Inoue
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Susan O’Neill
-- Inspiration Challenge Gallery
-- Resources
-- Muse’s Corner: Creative Cyber Space by Jan Geisen & Dr. Mary Kertzman
Winter 2011--Education
-- Filling Up Your Well of Creativity by Christi Friesen
-- To Measure or Not to Measure by TPA staff
-- Elabradorite A Reflective, Layered Faux Semi-Precious Stone by Sage Bray
-- Wax Impression Technique: Embossing & Faux Leading by Sage Bray
-- Reviews
- Makin’s® Clay: Is There Really Such a Thing as Air-Dry Polymer?
- CaBezels: Playing with Cabochon & Bezel Molds
-- Keep Artwork from Being a Pain in the Neck by TPA staff
-- Sharing Our Polymer Passion by Barbara McGuire
-- Create a Wildly Successful Workshop by TPA staff
-- Sharing Your Passion for Fun and Profit by TPA staff
-- Artist Profile: Christine K. Harris; Artist, Teacher, & Therapist
-- 2011 IPCA Retreat by Susan O’Neill
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Alice Stroppel
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Iris Mishly
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Christa McKibben
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Laurel Steven
-- Inspiration Challenge Gallery
-- Resources List
-- Muse’s Corner: Our Passion to Educate by Ilysa & Kira of Polymer Clay Productions
Fall 2011--The Genesis Issue
-- Fueled by Passion by Barbara McGuire
-- Controlled Cracking by Sage Bray
-- Emulating Metalwork by Sage Bray
-- Choosing Color by Contrast by TPA staff
-- Artist Profile: Gwen Pina of G.P. Originals
-- Reviews:
- The D.R.E.A.M. machine
- Colour & Clay Shaper Tools
-- Transitioning Into Wholesale by TPA staff
-- Creating a Marketing Muse-by Kristin Glenn
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Christine K. Harris
-- Mentor’s Gallery--Janet Pitcher
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Jill Kollmann
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Els Van Haasen
-- Emerging Artist Gallery--Erin Metcalf
-- The Inspiration Challenge
-- Resources List
-- Muse’s Corner: Cooperation not Competition