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Foot Pedal for Pasta Machine Motors
Having a pedal for your pasta machine motor can make clay work easier. There are 3 different types of foot pedals you can buy.
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.
Piñata Gloss Varnish on Polymer Clay
Most varnishes and resin cause alcohol inks to bleed and smear. Piñata Gloss Varnish can help prevent this problem. But will it work on polymer clay?
Strongest Polymer Clay (not a simple topic!)
Is the strongest polymer clay the most flexible or one that doesn’t bend? Here’s what you need to know about it.
Resin Alternatives on Polymer Clay
In recent years, it’s become very popular to make polymer clay pieces glossy by adding a layer of resin. Often seen on polymer clay earrings, a thick coating of resin
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.
Cernit Sparkling Review
Cernit Sparkling are a line of mica powders produced by the same company that makes Cernit Polymer Clay. Find out what makes these mica powders unique in my review here.
Special Effects in Mica Powder
Mica powder can be pearlescent or metallic, but there are special effects mica powders that allow duo, interference, or color shifting looks.
Lubing Your Extruder’s O-ring
Learn why extruders have o-rings and why you need to lubricate them.
Gold Paint Markers on Polymer Clay
Discover which gold paint markers and pens work best on polymer clay and which are better left for other crafts.
CrystaLac Brite Tone Coating on Polymer Clay
I have tested it and can now heartily recommend CrystaLac Brite Tone on polymer clay when you need a gloss finish or varnish.
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