Thank you so so much for this video, I’ve been so put off trying paint as I’ve tried different acrylic paints in the past and all went tacky! I love working with polymer clay and have recently started using coloured eye shadows as I had a costumer wanting a duck so it made me think outside the box and it’s really made me want to try out paints again so I thought this time round I’ll do my homework on it! I found your video super informative and extremely helpful. I can’t thank you enough, hopefully this time round paint will work 😊❤️
Did they go tacky applying the paint after baking? Or just before? I assume what's going on is that there acrylic pants and polymer clay are chemically similar, so they start to break each other down. Kinda like if you put gasoline in some plastic containers. The gasoline just eats through the container, because they are similar.
Have you considered using fabric paints or using fabric medium in the acrylic paint? Because fabric pants are designed to be stretchy and move and not break while acrylics are not.
I just experienced the "fade" of paint yesterday. I had silk screened some designs the day before and had had no trouble. Yesterday, I did more with different colors and they all faded to grey/white. It was so disappointing and I thought it was something that I had done, so this video was very helpful. Thanks.
Just be aware that alcohol inks are made with dyes and not pigments. They are extremely fugitive and will fade quickly. This is the reason why I gave up alcohol ink painting.
Is there any problems with mixing acrylic paint into the clay by hand and then baking it? Or even alcohol inks? I have so much of each that I don't want to waste money buying different color clays if I don't need to
@@eversonarts8261 in excited to try this! I watched another video showing translucent vs white polymer clay mixed with alcohol ink. The translucent is much more vivid and thr white is pastel. I'm going to try both for a range of color!
Alcohol inks are freaking amazing for coloring polymer clay! Just be sure to let the clay sit for a couple of hours (re-knead the clay every half hour or so) to let the alcohol in the ink totally evaporate!
I recommend sculpey glaze. It is meant for polymer clay. Many sealers are not comparable with polymer clay. Never use sprays, nail polishes, or modge podge. These sealers will break down the clay over time and make them sticky.
When applying pastels or shadows, always apply before baking. This ensures they have a good grip and aren’t going anywhere. Then you could use whatever sealer you are able to get or prefer. I like sculpey gloss glaze personally 🙂
If the paint is wet going through the machine it will probably gunk it up. If the paint is dry it will give a crackled effect. If you mix paint in with clay I would recommend doing by hand until it’s mixed in. Then you can use the machine!
@@eversonarts8261 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your right, as i thought about it more i realized it would gunk up the machine and change the look. Nobody wants that.
It really depend on what you are making. If it’s something you can easily paint after it is baked, I would do that. Some of the things I create require hard to reach places to be painted so I do it first!
Hi, great video thank you. Did the alcohol ink rub off? I’m always worried that glazing after the alcohol ink (after baking) will move the ink….so haven’t tried it yet. Cheers from Australia ❤️🇦🇺
It’s just an option. If you look at some of my polymer clay snake videos. You’ll see I like to paint before I twist the clay into place. I find it easier to do it this way rather than try to work around later.
Do not understand painting before baking as it takes out vividness of color. If u paint after baking and seal it it is vividly colored. I do not understand the point of your tutorial. Plus u dont warn thatvalcohol inks are toxic and u should be in mask & outside. As a tutor, u r irresponsible!
Take a deep breath and close your eyes... Now let the air out slowly. You want her to put a mask and go outside for 2 tiny drops of alcohol ink? If you had a bad day don't take it out on other people!!!
Are alcohol inks toxic? I have never heard that before does that mean alcohol markers are also toxic? They definitely smell bad but about the same as rubbing alcohol.
I've seen several polymer clay artists that use embossing powder. Gold leaf & even nail art foils are also a good additions.
Yesssss @ the nail art foils! That’s a super smart idea! ⭐️❤️
Thank you so so much for this video, I’ve been so put off trying paint as I’ve tried different acrylic paints in the past and all went tacky! I love working with polymer clay and have recently started using coloured eye shadows as I had a costumer wanting a duck so it made me think outside the box and it’s really made me want to try out paints again so I thought this time round I’ll do my homework on it! I found your video super informative and extremely helpful. I can’t thank you enough, hopefully this time round paint will work 😊❤️
Thank you for watching! I hope it all works out! 🥰
@@eversonarts8261 I will definitely update you when I get to try 😊
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I was just sitting here wondering if eyeshadows would be effective! Also, have you tried coloring your clay with alcohol inks? They’re amazing!
Did they go tacky applying the paint after baking? Or just before?
I assume what's going on is that there acrylic pants and polymer clay are chemically similar, so they start to break each other down. Kinda like if you put gasoline in some plastic containers. The gasoline just eats through the container, because they are similar.
Have you considered using fabric paints or using fabric medium in the acrylic paint?
Because fabric pants are designed to be stretchy and move and not break while acrylics are not.
I just experienced the "fade" of paint yesterday. I had silk screened some designs the day before and had had no trouble. Yesterday, I did more with different colors and they all faded to grey/white. It was so disappointing and I thought it was something that I had done, so this video was very helpful. Thanks.
Thank you for being so thorough 💕❤️‼️💕❤️
You do fantastic videos!😀❤ Thank you!
Oh thank you!
Just be aware that alcohol inks are made with dyes and not pigments. They are extremely fugitive and will fade quickly. This is the reason why I gave up alcohol ink painting.
Can you use Paintstick oil based paints ? The ones that you peel the skin off before using ?
I cannot say if that would work. I have never used oil paints on polymer. I’m not sure the reaction it would have with the polymer.
A great informative video, Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Super helpful!
Is there any problems with mixing acrylic paint into the clay by hand and then baking it? Or even alcohol inks? I have so much of each that I don't want to waste money buying different color clays if I don't need to
Alchohol Ink would work just fine! Acrylic paints will work, but you might end up with streak hard bits. You could always do test pieces!
@@eversonarts8261 in excited to try this! I watched another video showing translucent vs white polymer clay mixed with alcohol ink. The translucent is much more vivid and thr white is pastel. I'm going to try both for a range of color!
Alcohol inks are freaking amazing for coloring polymer clay! Just be sure to let the clay sit for a couple of hours (re-knead the clay every half hour or so) to let the alcohol in the ink totally evaporate!
What sealers would you recommend for after baking?
I recommend sculpey glaze. It is meant for polymer clay. Many sealers are not comparable with polymer clay. Never use sprays, nail polishes, or modge podge. These sealers will break down the clay over time and make them sticky.
So using acrylic paint its best either way to seal it after?
Yes. Otherwise you risk scratches to the paint!
Thank you for helping me to get a better understanding im new at this.
Here’s a video comparing how effective different types of sealant are with polymer clay, after one year ua-cam.com/video/D7QNeG5TO2o/v-deo.html
Thank you for all your information, very helpful
What type of sealant do you recommend?
I use Sculpey gloss glaze!
could I use Mod Podge Waterbase Sealer to seal the end product?
Mod lodge usually doesn’t do well over time on polymer clay. But you could try a test piece and see.
@@eversonarts8261oooh…I did not know that! Thank you so much!
What polymer clay sealant do you recommend for keeping pigments like pastel and eyeshadow from coming off?
When applying pastels or shadows, always apply before baking. This ensures they have a good grip and aren’t going anywhere. Then you could use whatever sealer you are able to get or prefer. I like sculpey gloss glaze personally 🙂
@@eversonarts8261 thank you. ❤️
Could you add paint to the clay, run it through the clay press (to mix it), then cut into shapes and bake?
If the paint is wet going through the machine it will probably gunk it up. If the paint is dry it will give a crackled effect. If you mix paint in with clay I would recommend doing by hand until it’s mixed in. Then you can use the machine!
@@eversonarts8261 Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your right, as i thought about it more i realized it would gunk up the machine and change the look. Nobody wants that.
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Using acrylic paint is one of the versions for doing “watercolor technique.” Google that technique - very pretty! 😊
@@margaretmathis4775 ooooh…I like that idea a lot! I’m going to check it out now, thanks so much for the tip! ⭐️❤️
I've wanted to paint florals on polymer. Would it be better to paint before or after baking?
It really depend on what you are making. If it’s something you can easily paint after it is baked, I would do that. Some of the things I create require hard to reach places to be painted so I do it first!
@@eversonarts8261 Thank you.
Thanks a lot for your efforts ❤️❤️
Learned a lot
Please give the names of the paint on the inbox
Hi, great video thank you. Did the alcohol ink rub off? I’m always worried that glazing after the alcohol ink (after baking) will move the ink….so haven’t tried it yet. Cheers from Australia ❤️🇦🇺
No the alcohol ink is pretty permanent after baking as long as you aren’t using rubbing alcohol on it, it should be fine!
Cool, I’ll give it a go!Thank you for replying.❤️🇦🇺
Did you ever end up trying it? And if so, how did it go?
@@SavageCharms I used a water based varnish & it didn’t rub off 😀
@@MissChelle Awesome, and thanks for answering! Hi from Seattle 🌲☂️💧❤️
do you seal them before baking them?
When I paint on the clay I do not seal it first. Straight into baking then sealing after it’s cooled!
That might release toxic fumes.
Why do you paint them before you bake?
It’s just an option. If you look at some of my polymer clay snake videos. You’ll see I like to paint before I twist the clay into place. I find it easier to do it this way rather than try to work around later.
@@eversonarts8261 Oh I get it, i just found your channel and i didn't watch your other videos yet. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Do not understand painting before baking as it takes out vividness of color. If u paint after baking and seal it it is vividly colored. I do not understand the point of your tutorial. Plus u dont warn thatvalcohol inks are toxic and u should be in mask & outside. As a tutor, u r irresponsible!
Take a deep breath and close your eyes... Now let the air out slowly. You want her to put a mask and go outside for 2 tiny drops of alcohol ink? If you had a bad day don't take it out on other people!!!
Are alcohol inks toxic? I have never heard that before does that mean alcohol markers are also toxic?
They definitely smell bad but about the same as rubbing alcohol.