11 Things I Wish I Knew about Polymer Clay when I started

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Published 2024-03-12
In this video I'll take you through 11 things I wish I knew before I started polymer clay. It is great for beginners, but may also include a couple of useful tips for polymer clay artists. Topics will include:
1. Using the right polymer clay for the job
2. Making your clay workable (conditioning, clay softener and leaching)
3. Getting rid of air bubbles and lint
4. Curing Your Clay Correctly
5. Finishing your pieces (sanding and sealants)
6. Mixing different clay brands
7. Burnishing your clay when using cutters
8. Using a Tissue Blade
9. Using a Pasta Machine
10. Different = Different (and that's ok)
11. WARNING: Polymer Clay is addictive!

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All Comments (21)
  • @bethkopf991
    I use my gloss tiles for the whole process. I run my clay through machine, lay it down on my clean gloss tile, put a piece of baking paper over it, roll it down to adhere the clay to the tile, remove paper, cut shape, peel off excess clay and when my tile is full to the brim of cut pieces, I pop it in the oven. No transferring the pieces or using a blade to remove them and then re-position on another tray. Because the clay is stuck down, there's never any curling, etc...The tile can handle high heat. The home oven is nuthin :) You can use smaller tiles for separate shapes/colours if you want. I've never had to adjust the oven temp due to the tile holding heat. Hope this helps
  • @Tomhdg
    I put my opened clay in sandwich bags and into my front pockets for about half an hour. That is the warmest part of your body, so it works well.
  • @SICresinwrks
    Just got back into clay after about 10 years, just wanted to say thank you for this video, its well put together without nonsense filler just to stretch the video out.
  • @kellycarroll651
    This may be a little TMI but when I’m planning to make something I usually take the colors I’m going to use and put them in my pockets or if I don’t have pockets that day I stick them in my bra (in baggies) and go about whatever I need to do for a half hour or so… when I’m ready to play with clay it’s all warmed up and much easier to condition and work with. Comes in handy and saves my hands and wrists from being overworked 😁
  • @briandalucia6262
    I’m so glad I had this video pop up on my recommendations. Great tips and answered some questions I’ve had. Thank you!
  • @katarzyna4555
    Fantastic film!!! Very informative!!! Thank you so much!!!🥰🥰🥰
  • @BvocalNet
    Very helpful for this beginner -- THANKS!
  • @baotoyomaster
    Thank you for sharing!!!! This is what I needed!!!
  • @muttlesslove1647
    Thank you for all the USEFUL information. I am just getting into polymer clay and this video is going to be SO helpful.
  • @MikoGenee
    This was an AWESOME video! Very informative! THANK YOU! ❤
  • @azizcrew
    Thank you so much for all the great information. I am just starting out with PC and your video was very helpful!!
  • @nicolehawley912
    Thankyou! This is super helpful and the way you explained and edited is excellent 😊
  • @AnaTheWiseBanana
    Such a wonderful and useful video! Thank you so much! 🥰🙏🏼✨
  • @DocBree13
    These were all so helpful - thank you! Subscribed