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.
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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.
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?
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
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.
Dimensional Glaze on Polymer Clay
When you hate resin but still want a thick, shiny coating, you can try dimensional glaze, but there are things you’ll want to know first.
Spray Varnish for Polymer Clay: We have a winner!
Sometimes a brush-on varnish won’t do. Is there are spray varnish that works on polymer clay? Here is a matte varnish and a spray gloss varnish that work very well with polymer clay.
Nail Products for Polymer Clay
In the world of polymer clay, we’ve long “borrowed” art materials and tools from other crafts and activities. From pasta machines to floor scrapers, from oil paints to varnish, we
How to drill holes in resin on polymer clay
How can I make holes in resin-covered polymer clay without cracking the resin? What tool should I use?
Sealing Metal Leaf
Metal leaf and flakes add a golden sparkle to your polymer clay creations. Do you need to seal it? With what? Learn more about using this fun and versatile material.
Polymer Clay Sealers, Glazes, and Varnishes
There is so much confusion out there about polymer clay sealers, glazes, and varnishes. Are they necessary? Which one should you choose?
Look, we need to talk about painting polymer clay
Painting polymer clay shouldn’t be this hard, right? Here’s the scoop on choosing a paint, why it gets sticky, if you need to seal it, and how to deal with peeling and chipping.
Spray Sealer for Polymer Clay
Looking for a spray sealer for polymer clay? Most of them will turn your clay sticky, so check here to see which ones are okay to use.
Understanding Sculpey’s Liquid Clay Brands
It seems that there’s a lot of confusion about the Sculpey’s liquid clay brands. Sculpey Clear? Transparent? Bake and Bond? Oven-Bake Clay Adhesive? What are those? So here’s a quick
Using Resin with Polymer Clay
Learn about using resin with polymer clay. Learn the difference between UV resin and epoxy resin and end the confusion over using these great materials.
Helmar Spray Varnish for Polymer Clay
Have you been searching for a spray varnish for polymer clay? Most will remain sticky, but here’s one that gives a perfectly invisible matte finish.
Gloss Levels in Polymer Clay Varnish
Confused by gloss, matte, and satin finishes? Learn about gloss levels in polymer clay varnish and why it matters which one you choose.
Comparing Liquid Polymer Clay Brands as a Coating
What is liquid polymer clay and how does one brand compare to another? Learn about TLS, Liquid Kato, Liquid Fimo, and the new Sculpey Transparent (Clear)
Testing 41 Polymer Clay Sealers
Polymer clay sealers can be sticky, peel off, and turn cloudy. Are you using the best products on your polymer clay projects? Compare over 40 varnishes. Read more….
