Overrated Polymer Clay Products and Practices
These oft-recommended products don’t always work well. Here’s the rest of the story that isn’t always shared.
Category: Process
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mold Releases for Polymer Clay
Cornstarch, water, and Armor-All are great mold releases for polymer clay. However, there are a few things to consider when deciding which one to 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.
Polymer Clay Pots and Vases
Will polymer clay withstand extended contact with water? Well. It depends.
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.
Essential Oils in Polymer Clay – Is a Diffuser Possible?
Don’t mix essential oils and scented perfume oils into polymer clay. Try this instead.
Most Polymer Clay Problems are Caused by This One Thing
Most of the polymer clay problems that new makers face right now are caused by one simple thing. Soft polymer clay.
Can You Make a Polymer Clay Candle Holder?
There are many factors to consider here. Read on to learn how to safely make polymer clay candle holders.
Can You Color White Clay to Make New Colors?
Coloring white polymer clay isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Plaques Can Be a Design Feature
I don’t know a sure-fire way of preventing plaques. Why not use them as a feature?
Keep Your Oven Out of Drafts
Drafts while curing polymer clay can cause unwanted temperature spikes, resulting in ruined pieces.
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
Remove Polymer Clay Bubbles
Use this great tool to remove bubbles and trapped air in polymer clay.
How to Leach Polymer Clay
Have you ever opened a brand new package of polymer clay and it was so soft, sticky, and goopy that it was almost liquid? It’s easy to assume that you
Baking Kato over Premo
What temperature should you use when curing Kato Polyclay over Premo polymer clay? The baking temperatures are different.
