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12 Polymer Clay Myths

Clear up the confusion and gain accurate knowledge for your polymer clay creations as we debunk these 12 polymer clay myths.

Heat gun, dimensional glaze, Renaissance Wax,and a Dremel.

Process

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.

Rustic polymer clay beads with metal components.

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.

Polymer clay veneers and slabs stored in photo boxes.

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How to Store Polymer Clay Veneers and Slabs

Once you’ve created polymer clay veneer or slab, how can you store it for later use? Here’s what you need to know about storing polymer clay veneers and slabs.

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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.

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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.

Picture of good varnishes to use on polymer clay. Includes Varathane, UPOL, Brite Tone, Swellegant, and DuraClear.

Materials

Sticky Paint or Varnish on Polymer Clay (Always test first!)

One common polymer clay challenge is finding paints and varnishes that don’t become sticky on polymer clay. It’s important to always test paints and varnishes before applying to a polymer clay project.