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What is Polymer Clay?

What is polymer clay? It’s a vinyl modeling putty that stays soft indefinitely and then is cured in a home oven. It can be painted, sanded, carved, and polished after curing. Read more…

Get Started with Polymer Clay

Are you ready to get started with polymer clay but don’t yet know how? Learn what kind of clay to use, what tools you’ll need, and where to go for help. Read more…

Gloss Levels in Polymer Clay Varnish

Confused by gloss, matte, and satin finishes? Learn about gloss levels in polymer clay varnish and why it matters which one you choose.

Polymer Clay Essentials, Information for All Clayers is a must-have eBook from Ginger of The Blue Bottle Tree.

Learn About Polymer Clay in the Essentials eBook

There are plenty project and technique tutorials, but where can you learn about polymer clay as a medium? Learn the technical side and answer your questions

Understanding polymer clay glazes, sealer, and varnish is important for getting good results. Learn more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Understanding Polymer Clay Glaze, Sealer, and Varnish

Confused about all the ways that you can put a glossy coating on your project? Learn about polymer clay glaze, sealer, and varnish options in this article. Read more…

What’s the Best Pasta Machine for Polymer Clay?

So you’re new to polymer clay and are ready to buy your first pasta machine. Or you’re an experienced clayer tired of …

When making a skinner blend, it will gradually expand to fill the width of your pasta machine if you're not careful.

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.

How many of these polymer clay myths have you heard? Learn more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Polymer Clay Myths (and the Truth Behind Them)

How many of these polymer clay myths have you heard? Find out the truth behind these very common misunderstandings about working with polymer clay.

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…

Fact or Fiction: Does baking polymer clay at lower temps prevent browning and burning?

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.

You can get dental tools from your dentist to use in sculpting your polymer clay. More at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Free Dental Tools

Did you know that dental tools are useful for sculpting polymer clay and other hobbies? They’re quite versatile. And here’s how to get them for free!

Does Polymer Clay Melt Plastic?

There are lots of ominous warnings. But does polymer clay melt plastic? If so, which ones? Which plastics are safe to use with polymer? Learn more here!

Buy cheap makeup kits for use with decorating polymer clay.

Using Eye Shadow with Polymer Clay

Have you ever wondered if you could use eye shadow with polymer clay? Much like mica powder and/or chalk pastels, makeup can be used on unbaked polymer clay. Read more…

Various simple textures on polymer clay.

Texturing to Hide Flaws in Polymer Clay

It’s so easy for fingerprints and bumps to ruin your work. Learn how to use texturing to hide flaws in polymer clay. Learn about tools and see examples. Read more….

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

Don't use nail polish on polymer clay. Read these 10 Sculpey Mistakes to Avoid at The Blue Bottle Tree.

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.

Testing spray sealers for polymer clay at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Spray Sealer for Polymer Clay

Looking for a spray sealer for polymer clay? Most of them will turn your clay sticky, so check here to see which ones are okay to use.

Learn to make your own polymer clay starter kit. What tools are really needed?

Make a Polymer Clay Starter Kit

What should go into your polymer clay starter kit? What is truly needed to get started? Read my list of must-have beginner tools and supplies.

Learn why you would use baking soda or corn starch with polymer clay. More at The Blue Bottle Tree.

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?

What’s the Best Polymer Clay Brand?

There are so many to choose from, how can I tell which is the best polymer clay brand? Find out which brand is the best for caning, sculpting, jewelry, charms, and more.