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Craftsmart Polymer Clay from Michaels
Is Michaels Craftsmart polymer clay a good brand of clay? It’s honestly hard to tell because they’re unclear about what’s in the package.
Crafter’s Collection Polymer Clay Supplies from Hobby Lobby
Polymer clay has always been sort of the unloved stepchild of the art world and artists have had to make-do by borrowing tools, supplies, and implements from other arts and
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.
Is Polymer Clay Porous?
It’s often repeated that polymer clay is porous. Is it?
Can You Color White Clay to Make New Colors?
Coloring white polymer clay isn’t as simple as it sounds.
Polymer Clay Needs Flexible Glue
Bonding two rigid materials together is easy for glue. It’s not so simple with polymer clay.
Always Stir Your Liquid Clay
Sometimes it pays to read the directions. Always stir your liquid clay!
Plaques Can Be a Design Feature
I don’t know a sure-fire way of preventing plaques. Why not use them as a feature?
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
Keep Your Oven Out of Drafts
Drafts while curing polymer clay can cause unwanted temperature spikes, resulting in ruined pieces.
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