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Category: Info: Materials and Tools

One of my simplest polymer clay tips is that I use a pop-up box of tissues for general cleaning, blotting, and removing of paint from polymer clay projects.

Polymer Clay Tip: Kleenex!

Some brands of white polymer clay contain a fluorescent dye called an optical brightener to make it appear more white.

Optical Brighteners in Polymer Clay

Review and tests of metallic acrylic paints on polymer clay.

Testing Metallic Paints on Polymer Clay

Varathane is the best general sealer for polymer clay. Read about it on The Blue Bottle Tree.

Varathane – The Best Polymer Clay Sealer

Using Sculpey Souffle straight out of the package and a palette knife, I was able to create this quick impasto style polymer clay painting.

Working with Sculpey Soufflé – Part 2

Sculpey Souffle comes in 22 colors and has a suede like finish. Read a review and learn more at The Blue Bottle Tree.

Sculpey Soufflé Review – Part 1

Learn the difference between pigments and dyes in art and craft materials.

Pigments vs Dyes – What is the Difference?

No need to spend big money on tools, look for these 10 free polymer clay tools from around the house.

Free Polymer Clay Tools from Around the House

PYM II is now available at Happy Things in the Netherlands, shipping to all of the EU.

PYM II Polymer Clay Spray Sealer

Make Your Own Needle Tools

Learn about making molds with Amazing Mold Putty vs EasyMold on The Blue Bottle Tree.

Amazing Mold Putty vs EasyMold

And introduction to silicone rubber molds for crafting use.

Silicone Rubber Mold Material, an introduction

I use 91% isopropyl alcohol in my polymer clay studio.

Using Rubbing Alcohol with Crafts

Review of Patchy Molds for polymer clay by The Blue Bottle Tree.

Patchy Molds by Viva Decor, a Review

Hobby Lobby stores are now where you can now buy Pardo translucent art clay.

Where to buy Pardo Translucent Art Clay?

Polymer clay charms colored with VerDay Paint and Patina by The Blue Bottle Tree.

Testing VerDay Paint & Patina for Bead Chat Magazine

Comparison of black inks and markers used for drawing or writing on polymer clay. By The Blue Bottle Tree.

Which Pens to Use on Polymer Clay – A Comparison

Make hand drill for polymer clay with natasha bead handle at The Blue Bottle Tree

Hand Drill Tools with Natasha Bead Handles – Free Tutorial

Ceramic tiles can be used in the craft room or art studio. www.TheBlueBottleTree.com

Using Ceramic Tiles with Polymer Clay

Box of baby wipes, an indispensable tool in the craft studio by The Blue Bottle Tree

Use Baby Wipes with Polymer Clay

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