10 Simple Polymer Clay Tips (that you surely knew – but maybe not?)
You’ve most likely heard most of these simple polymer clay tips and tricks before. But then again, maybe not. It’s never good to be that guy who’s standing there saying,
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Skinner Blend Tips
Graduated color blend sheets are invaluable when working with polymer clay. Get better results and solve common problems by using these skinner blend tips.
Polymer Clay Tip: Copy Paper
This tip seems like it’s so simple that it’s almost not even worth mentioning. But when I think back to when I started playing with clay, or think of how
Polymer Clay Tip: Kleenex!
Here’s an example of a polymer clay tip that’s so simple it’s almost not worth mentioning. But on the other hand, sometimes the simplest things are like…well…duh! We all have supplies that
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
Polymer Clay Tips for Beginners
Polymer clay is an extremely versatile medium which is perfect for beginners and professional artists alike. It can be a challenging and complex medium for those who want to push
Lint and Dust on Polymer Clay
One of the most frustrating aspects of working with polymer clay is dealing with lint, dust, hair, and various particles that seem to be drawn to your work like there’s
Help! Polymer Clay is Stuck in my Texture Sheet!
What do you do when your polymer clay is stuck in your texture sheet?
How to Prevent Polymer Clay Sticking in Cutters
Polymer clay is naturally sticky and will stick to intricate cutters and tools. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.
How to Lift Polymer Clay from Your Work Surface
The ability to lift polymer clay from a glossy work surface is an important and necessary skill. Here’s what you need to know.
Avoid These 10 Sculpey Mistakes (and other clays, too!)
Nobody likes to have their work break, burn, melt, get sticky, or fall apart. Avoid these common mistakes and have more fun working with your polymer clay.
Storing Silkscreens with Ease
When I bought my first few silkscreens, I stored them stacked in a pile inside a large ziploc bag. It was easy enough to pull out the pile and sort
Traveling with Polymer Clay
Whether you’re flying to a polymer clay retreat or just going to visit relatives and want to bring your clay, it’s easy to wonder what you need to know about
How to drill holes in resin on polymer clay
How can I make holes in resin-covered polymer clay without cracking the resin? What tool should I use?
Ginger’s Dump Blend – An easy skinner blend method
Learn how to make Ginger’s Dump Blends which are a skinner blend alternative for making blended graduated sheets with polymer clay.
9 Polymer Clay Truths Newbies Don’t Believe
There is so much misinformation that it can be hard to know what to believe. Here are 9 Polymer Clay Truths Newbies Don’t Believe.
Always Stir Your Liquid Clay
Sometimes it pays to read the directions. Always stir your liquid clay!
Keep Your Oven Out of Drafts
Drafts while curing polymer clay can cause unwanted temperature spikes, resulting in ruined pieces.
Sharpening a Polymer Clay Blade
Rather than sharpen my polymer clay blade, I like to use this strategy. No more sliced fingers, too.
Sealing Metal Leaf
Metal leaf and flakes add a golden sparkle to your polymer clay creations. Do you need to seal it? With what? Learn more about using this fun and versatile material.
