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Varnish Doesn’t Protect Against Fading
Colors can often fade with exposure to sunlight. Will varnishes or liquid clay coatings work to protect those colors from fading?
Darwi Vernis Spray Varnish on Polymer Clay
Darwi Vernis spray varnish comes in gloss and matte and is safe to use on polymer clay. It does not get sticky. But don’t use it on flexing clay
Can You Condition Canes?
Old polymer clay is often crumbly. This is true for canes, too. Can you condition canes without ruining the pattern?
Darwi Vernis Gloss Varnish
Darwi Vernish is a thick, glossy polymer clay varnish that works well on polymer clay beads. It’s my favorite for making glass-like, solid creations that don’t flex.
Is Maker’s Magic OK on Polymer Clay?
Maker’s Magic by Scorch Marker is a new clearcoat varnish that’s been heavily advertised on social media. Is Maker’s Magic okay to use on polymer clay? Here’s what I found out when I tried it on seven brands of clay.
100 Days of Polymer Clay Beads
I challenged myself to make polymer clay beads for 100 consecutive days. Here is the result. This was my third 100 day project and in some ways the most fun.
Can you use Mod Podge on Polymer Clay?
Can you use Mod Podge on polymer clay or is it incompatible? What are better products to use?
Dealing with the Creation/Consumption Cycle
Artists and makers are often caught in a paralyzing trap of creation and consumption. Here are some ideas for fixing this uniquely modern dilemma.
Atlas Pasta Machines Have a New Design
For many years, polymer clay artists have repurposed classic pasta machines to mix, condition, and sheet their polymer clay. While there are many knock-offs and “cheap stuff from China” imitations
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