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.
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Hobby Lobby Crafter’s Collection Advanced Polymer Clay
Hobby Lobby has two new brands of private label polymer clay. Here is a review of their advanced version of Crafter’s Collection Polymer Clay.
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
Should you apply mica powder before or after baking polymer clay?
Mica powder is a shimmery, sparkly powder that’s used to create a metallic or pearlescent effect in art media, household products, and makeup. It’s also great fun to use on
Review of Cernit Polymer Clay
Cernit is a popular European brand of polymer clay. How is it different from other brands? Can you use it in the same way? Read more…
Polymer Clay in the Dishwasher
Find out about the durability of polymer clay in the dishwasher. Does it need to be sealed? What sealers work best?
What’s the Best Polymer Clay Brand?
There are so many to choose from, how can I tell which is the best polymer clay brand? Find out which brand is the best for caning, sculpting, jewelry, charms, and more.
How to Buy Polymer Clay
How to buy polymer clay? Well, you go to the store, pick it out, pay for it, and then come home and play with it. Right? Yes, but there are
Sculpey, Sculpty, Fimo, Polymer Clay – Which is it?
When I tell people that I work with polymer clay, they often look at me with sort of a blank expression. They’ve never heard of it. So I start to explain and pretty soon their face lights up and they say, “Oh! You’re talking about fimo!”
How to Bake Polymer Clay: Part 4 – How Long to Bake Polymer Clay?
How long should you bake polymer clay? Baking too long is not a concern and you should always cure long enough for your clay to fuse solid.
PVClay, a polymer clay from Brazil
Did you know that Brazil has its very own brand of polymer clay? PVClay is a high quality clay, comes in a full range of colors and is excellent to work with. Read all about it!
UV Reactive Polymer Clay Designs
A couple of days ago I wrote about optical brighteners, or fluorescent dyes, in polymer clay. Some colors and brands of polymer clay glow brightly under UV light or black light
Optical Brighteners in Polymer Clay
In all the reading I’ve done about polymer clay, I don’t think I’ve ever seen any mention of optical brighteners in polymer clay. But they’re there, clear as day, and
Using Silicone Molds with Polymer Clay
Earlier this week I wrote about how to make silicone molds from charms. Now it’s time for the next step. How do you fill a silicone mold with polymer clay and
Polymer Clay Tips for Beginners
Polymer clay is an extremely versatile medium which is perfect for beginners and professional artists alike. It can be a challenging and complex medium for those who want to push
Testing Metallic Paints on Polymer Clay
One of the things we love to do when working with polymer clay is to add a little bit of shimmer or sparkle, either as an accent or to replicate
Is Polymer Clay Safe?
Is polymer clay safe to use with food? Is it safe to use at home? Read to learn what is truth and what is rumor, and learn how to be safe with polymer clay…
Can I soften hard polymer clay?
It would be lovely if every bar of polymer clay was as soft and supple as the day it came off the factory conveyor belt. But because of normal processes
How to Bake Polymer Clay: Part 3 – Tips and Tricks
Polymer clay, also called polyclay or fimo, is a modeling material that you can cure or bake at home in your regular oven. Today is a focus on Tips
How to Bake Polymer Clay: Part 2 – Temperature
Today I’m discussing baking temperature and why it’s so important for getting good results with your polymer clay projects. When baking polymer clay, temperature is everything! This article is second in
