This article looks at how you can use paint to create a completely different look and feel to your polymer clay creations.
Any paint that can withstand low heat is fine to use, remembering that polymer clay is baked in the oven, although many people apply paint after baking.
If you thought the things you could do with the standard colors that polymer clay ...

So, polymer clay. A subject near and dear to my heart. I started out making polymer clay beads and objects and I am still inspired by polymer clay artists out there and their colorful designs. You might see that influence in my glass work.

Handmade Polymer Clay Millefiore Lentil Bead Set of 11, Irma's Garden, created by J Caird of Creative Spirit Originals.

OOAK hand made, polymer clay pendant ready for you to wear or to give as a beautiful, unique gift!
It's was made of polymer clay,with colorful hand made flowers and leaves on a black background, glowed on a metal gold toned frame.
In the center of the flower I added Swarovski rhinestone in a sun color for nice decoration.
The clay was coated with varnish for extra shine and protaction.

Stunning mixed bead and chain statement necklace with one of my very own handmade polymer clay roses. This is a one of a kind item, I will not be making any other necklace that resembles this! therefore you’ll be the only person in the world who owns it. Amazing isn’t it?

If you’re into DIY, then you will like the mini polymer clay cupcake charms from Sweetest Charms. With their different colors – green, blue, purple, pink, yellow and brown – they will look pretty as pendants, bagcharms or keychains.
Or choose from the different cake pendants to whet your appetite.

Another countdown in the season is Hanukkah (any spelling issues I heartily apologize for!) and the Jewish community has some talented polymer clayers making menorahs. The little dragon one makes me smile but you can see some more all over Flickr...