About

Polymer Clay Daily is a blog written by Cynthia Tinapple of Worthington, Ohio to showcase fine polymer clay art and to serve as a portal to the polymer clay community.

Recently the art of polymer clay has become enmeshed with beading, metal clay, sculpture and other crafts. As it’s gained popularity, I had to work harder to find really good pieces. I felt frustrated and guessed that there were others who were looking for better inspiration too.

This blog takes a highly curated approach to showcasing the best polymer clay art online. In that way I hope to re-energize myself and to move the community forward.

Tools and tricks don’t hold much appeal for me. It’s not that I haven’t been seduced by them but at the end of the day, the best artists work at honing their most important tools…their eyes, their hearts, their hands. Lindly Haunani reminds us that the most tricked out kitchen doesn’t make its owner a good cook. I’ll try to be mindful of that in my postings on this blog.

I have worked in polymer clay since the late 1980’s. In the early ‘90s, Hollie Mion and I co-edited the newsletter for the National Polymer Clay Guild for several years. The guild was young, the medium was in its infancy, excitement and energy were high. We made great friends and had many good times. I learned how to cane well. I began to understand color theory. I could feel my graphic design and clay design skills merging. They were heady times.

I’ve retired from my day job as a webmaster and for the first time, I can spend hours in my studio, sometimes partnering with my husband by inlaying clay into his wood turned pieces. I’m a connoisseur and collector of polymer art. My collection brings me great satisfaction and puts me in touch with wonderful people.

I’m not sure where this blog is headed. In its four years of operation, it’s attracted loyal fans who send in terrific tips and lead me to new artists. For now, that’s satisfaction enough but that may change. Stay tuned.