From Clay to Jewelry: Miniature Food Art with Kaitlyn Luhm – Joleen’s Happy Time Craftcast 89

Welcome back to Episode 89 of Happy Time Craftcast! Joleen kicks things off with her latest "five happy things," including cyanotypes and upcycled projects, before diving into a chat with artist Kaitlyn Luhm. Kaitlyn shares the magic behind her realistic polymer clay miniature food jewelry and the joy of working on such a tiny scale. It’s a fun conversation about embracing the "ugly phase," staying curious, and trusting your creative process. Guest BioKaitlyn Luhm is a Minneapolis-based artist specializing in miniature food jewelry crafted with incredible detail and realism. Self-taught through experimentation and tutorials, her work is inspired by childhood creativity, dollhouse miniatures, and a love for tiny, intricate design. Using polymer clay and resin, Kaitlyn creates one-of-a-kind wearable pieces and is currently expanding her collections while preparing for major art events like Art-A-Whirl.Follow KaitlynWebsiteInstagramEpisode Chapters with Timestamps[00:00 – 6:55] – Welcome + Episode Intro[07:06 – 08:26] – Introducing Guest Lindsey Ries[8:27 – 17:00] – Miniature Food Art[17:01 – 18:59] – Creative Process: Sketching vs. “Squishing Clay”[19:00 – 21:59] – The “Ugly Phase” of Creating[22:00 – 25:00] – Materials: Polymer Clay & Resin[24:59 – 31:59] – Adding Realistic Texture & Detail[32:00 – 36:00] – Growing as a Self-Taught Artist[36:01 – 40:00] –  Preparing for Art-A-Whirl 🎨[40:01 – End] – Final Thoughts + Creative EncouragementQuotes from the Episode“Progress is progress, friends—even if it’s just a little bit at a time.” — Joleen Emery“Just try it—you might surprise yourself with what you can create.”  — Joleen Emery“I love seeing how people take something simple and turn it into something magical.”  — Joleen Emery“Most of the time, I just start squishing clay and see where it goes.”  — Kaitlyn Luhm“There’s always that really ugly phase where you think you made a mistake.” — Kaitlyn Luhm“You just have to see it through—you might end up loving the result or learning something new.” — Kaitlyn Luhm“I love being able to take my time and really focus on the tiny details.” — Kaitlyn LuhmResources and Links🎨 Art-A-Whirl (Minneapolis) 🏡 Big Raven Farm Retreats – Upcoming Pick Your Project Retreat along with hands-on workshops focused on cyanotype and eco printing, offering a fun and immersive creative experience.📚 Book Nook for Makers: Honey in Your Heart: Ways to See and Savor the Simple Good Things by Mary Anne RadmacheLove "Happy Time Craftcast"? 👉Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts and leave a review to help others discover our crafty community 👉Stay tuned for more Happy Time Craftcast with Joleen Emery. Subscribe now!👉FOLLOW  ME ON TIKTOK | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM 👉SIGN UP FOR THE ART KIT OF THE MONTH CLUB