Texture plates are fantastic tools for adding intricate surfaces to your creations, and the best part? You can design them to reflect your unique aesthetic.

As with any creative process, the tools you choose become part of your artistic practice, helping you refine your technique, and supporting the joy of making.

The items that follow are the tools I would buy if I was starting again as a newbie to polymer clay, but with the benefit of hindsight, knowing how I like to work and what I tend to make.

I needed to find galleries or art/craft collectives where I could choose what I wanted to sell.

I promised myself I would get on top of my social media

Caroline bought lots of inspiration with her.

It started with a gelli print.

The first workshop of 2025 was a Christmas present from Adam to his partner, Lowy.