Baking Polymer Clay
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How to Bake Polymer Clay: Part 1 – Choosing a Polymer Clay Oven
It seems like it should be simple, and it is, but there is a bit more to it than just putting some clay in your oven to cure. In
How to Bake Polymer Clay: Part 2 – Temperature
Today I’m discussing baking temperature and why it’s so important for getting good results with your polymer clay projects. When baking polymer clay, temperature is everything! This article is second in
How to Bake Polymer Clay: Part 3 – Tips and Tricks
Polymer clay, also called polyclay or fimo, is a modeling material that you can cure or bake at home in your regular oven. Today is a focus on Tips
How to Bake Polymer Clay: Part 4 – How Long to Bake Polymer Clay?
How long should you bake polymer clay? Baking too long is not a concern and you should always cure long enough for your clay to fuse solid.
Baking Polymer Clay
Do you have questions about baking polymer clay? Not sure what oven to use, for how long, and what temperature to use? Worried about burning your creations? These are very
Cornstarch or Baking Soda with Polymer Clay
Have you read of people using cornstarch or baking soda with polymer clay and you wondered what that was all about? Why would you use it? And which one should you use? Is cornstarch better? Or is baking soda?
Baking Polymer Clay at Lower Temps, Fact or Fiction?
Will baking polymer clay at lower temperature settings allow you to prevent burning your project? Find out why this isn’t a good idea and learn better ways to bake your clay without darkening.
Can You Bake Crystals in Clay?
Can you bake crystals in clay? Whether you’re working with Swarovski rhinestones or natural quartz crystals, you can embed them in your polymer clay designs
Sculpey Bake and Bond Oven Bake Clay Adhesive
Bake and bond is a commonly used bakeable glue to polymer clay. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Can you Bake Polymer Clay in the Microwave?
Labels warn that you can’t bake polymer clay in the microwave. But why? What happens when you do? Learn more…
Baking Kato over Premo
What temperature should you use when curing Kato Polyclay over Premo polymer clay? The baking temperatures are different.
Can you bake metal with polymer clay?
Can you bake metal with polymer clay? Yes, but there are some caveats. Learn more in this quick read article.
How flexible should polymer clay be?
How flexible should polymer clay be after baking? Learn how soft it should be and how much you should be able to flex it when it’s properly baked.
Help! My polymer clay melted!
You’re fairly new to polymer clay and loving it! You’ve carefully sculpted and created some beautiful creatures and set them into the oven to bake. You set the timer and
Can you mix polymer clay brands?
Which brands of polymer clay can be mixed together? And is there a duplicate mixture to make Sculpey Souffle?
Dealing with Cracks in Polymer Clay Projects
Dealing with cracks in polymer clay projects can be frustrating. Learn how to prevent them and repair them.
Keep Your Oven Out of Drafts
Drafts while curing polymer clay can cause unwanted temperature spikes, resulting in ruined pieces.
Cracks on the Sides of Polymer Pieces
These cracks can be prevented or fixed. Here’s what you need to know about these cracks on the sides of your polymer clay pieces.
Should you apply mica powder before or after baking polymer clay?
Mica powder is a shimmery, sparkly powder that’s used to create a metallic or pearlescent effect in art media, household products, and makeup. It’s also great fun to use on
