Baby wipes are great to smooth the beads, or clean them before baking, I use them also to clean the roller and pasta machine between two colors. I actually place them in the pasta machine and roll them out like the clay. Thanks for the tips!
.... i just want to say........ the camera man is your husband right? well, if he is, i just wanted to say: wow. he is amazing with that camera!!!!! not shaky, he is able to get good focus, and when he 'sways' it, it just looks amazing!!! i wanted to point this out because he probably does not get the credit he deserves.
Thank you Lina Never! I don't work with Fimo Soft very often, but it could be that the cornstarch is 'attaching' itself to the clay like it does to Kato Polyclay. Try using Baking Soda instead and see if that makes a difference. Each brand acts a little different so you will need to test, test, test. Good luck!
thanks for your answer :) I'l try soda next time. And I just wanted to share with you, that I fixed my problem with baby oil :) just tried and it worked :)
the back of a teaspoon is a good smoother. You an also put on latex gloves and then cut out the palms so that the fingers are still on but air can circulate.
Hi Ally (watercrystal9panfu), I get annoyed by dust in my clay too! I will do a video on it one day soon, but a great trick is to wipe the dirty clay with a baby wipe or paper towel with rubbing alcohol on it. Hope that helps!
Hi Suguna Srinivas, I use acetone to remove fingerprints on baked beads. For raw clay I'd rather use rubbing alcohol because it is much less smelly and nicer to use. GO to my blog (link in description) and use the search box at the top of the page to fine most answers to your polymer clay questions. Thanks for commenting!
I use just the two or three fingers of the latex gloves when I am ready to pick it up off the paper or put it in the oven. I cut them off and roll it down my finger a bit to hold them on ( Note: they have to fit tight in the first place.)
Hi, I thought baby oil works well too. To avoid getting it on my hands, I dip a q-tip into the oil and run it over my clay to smooth out any finger prints 😸
I use parchment paper, wax paper and/or cling wrap to help keep finger prints off my clay. Extremely useful when trying to press two pieces together. If there is a big imperfection I spray a bit of alcohol (or water) and lint free pads (the kind you find at a nail or beauty store). I found the baby wipes leave lint behind. Plus it helps wipe of small flecks of debris. Love watching your tips! TFS
Yes DeeEll86442, acetone works very well for 'melting' off any imperfections on baked polymer clay. I was thinking of doing a quick demo on that anyway, so thanks for the reminder! The things I don't like about it though are the smell, the fact that it can be a bit of a pain to find the pure stuff, and it is so highly flammable. But it definitely works in those hard to sand places!
I agree with Nicole! A "work space tour" ( so-called by many other clay artists lol) would be amazing and I would definitely watch that. Some people looooove that
Thanks ShineYClayStuffs for the suggestion! I have already added it to the list of videos to shoot... just haven't decided whether or not I should clean it up first or let you guys see it all messy? :)
Hi purria13, I am afraid that the sun will not bake your polymer clay properly, even if you live in a hot climate. If your parents won't let you use your oven, you may want to switch to an air-dry polymer clay. The properties are a little different but you will be able to a lot of cool things with it and you won't need to worry about baking it. Good luck!
Thanks for the tip. I have a question? When I am using polymer clay it seems to get hair or dirt in it so I tried using gloves and it worked but it was annoying and uncomfortable to wear them and I don't know what else to do! Any tips?
Hi Cindy....When i clean the pc with rubbing alcohol do i have to wait for it to dry before baking it right?.....Thanx in advance I love your videos I've learned so much! :)
Thank you for this! I've been making little charms and have such a problem with fingerprints sticking around. I'm going to try the water before I make my next batch :) Do you use distilled/filtered water or tap water? Ours is a little hard, so I don't know if I should use it on the polymer clay.
Hi purria13, boiling clay in water doesn't hurt it but for most brands of clay it won't cure it thoroughly enough. Water boils at 212F and most clays need to be baked much higher than that, usually around 265-275F. Hope that makes sense!
Well... its teaching you how to get away with murder in a crime scene by taking away fingerprints- just douse your hands in corn stretch before touching anything like "the thinker" 😂😂😂 *I hope this is the same phoenix wright game you was watching weeppppssss-*
Hi I love your videos. I'm starting to do stuff with polymer. I have a big big problem it gets really sticky on my fingers. I feel that when I use cornstarch it start getting harder. do you have any tips for this.
Ginger Allman of thebluebottletree.com has a FANTASTIC ebook on sanding and buffing. And there's some great information on tumbler sanding and buffing at desiredcreations.com/howTo_TLTumbleSand.htm
I've found that when I use pigments on my clay like pearl ex the use of the paint brush and powder removes a lot of fingerprints. I know not every project will require powdered pigment, but maybe the use of a paintbrush in general would help smooth things out.
I'll certainly be trying these tips, I've been using Sculpey 3 clay and just smoothing out the finger prints with my thumb after I've done, I tend to use white play and then paint it with acrylic paint rather than using colours but I would love to try using colours! do you have any tips on how to stop little bits of dust getting on/in the clay? my white clay always ends up with dust which is why I've been painting my models and not just using colours, help is much appreciated!
Hi Mrs Chipi, sandpaper works great to remove bumps and fingerprints after baking. Start with 400 grit wet/dry automotive sandpaper, then go to 600g to 800g to 1200g and higher if you have it. You can also use Acetone (see video on my Channel) to remove flaws on baked pieces. Good luck!
I`m a naildesigner but i like using acrylics and builder gel to make beads and buttons also:) ive just started making clay products, you are great at explaining and showing. Thank you!:)
Thank you Victorias dcign/VDcign for the compliments! I am currently testing some UV nail Gel for compatibility with polymer clay. Polymer clay looks great in nail art designs. When I'm done my testing I will be sure to do a video review. Stay tuned...
Hi, your video tutorials are amazing, I was happy to find this one. I made some beads (FIMO soft) and removed fingerprints with cornstarch, but after baking my beads they all became white. I've tried to wash them with water, clean with alcohol and it helps only for a second. What could I do to remove white and return colors to my beads?
Great tip Cindy thanks I also tried latex gloves...maybe 3 or 4 times but they made my hands sweat too then I learned about finger cots, my pharmacist gets them in packs of 100 they cost around $3.50...but water is almost free - so there you go - next time I'm going to try this new trick you've gifted us with btw burled wood is so pretty and I'm looking forward to learning this faux tech when you get all the bumps worked out
:) this helps because I used to do tht anyway, but I put too much water on my finger so my clay was just drowned in water afterwards, I've now tried te spray, and it's perfect! THANKS!
Hi delilah collings, I like the Sculpey Style and Detail Tool Set. There are three double ended tools with rubber blending tips on one end and metal ball stylus tools on the other. They are easy to find in your favourite craft store like Michaels or online. Hope that helps!
DollGams It is a Kitchenaid Convection oven and I have a video on it in my channel if you want to learn more. I love it and I got it at Costco in Canada for $80.
Hi bellaschoneveld28, yes I have heard of Cernit, but I haven't had the chance to work with it yet. Will try and pick some up on my next trip to the USA since I haven't seen it here in Canada yet. Thanks for commenting!
Hi ponarq I bought mine at Canadian Tire here in Canada. They are available in many places in the world. To learn more about them, watch this: Storing Polymer Clay in Small Plastic Drawers
I picked up the polyform sander recently, best tool ever! Sanding is sooooo much faster and it is very easy to use. Down side to it is it seems to chew threw the batteries, may just be my rechargeable not charging fully too, plan to get some new ones and see how they go.
I appreciate all of the tips! I actually took a finger nail file to my fingers. It didn't eliminate finger prints but certainly lightened them considerably. No, I didn't erase them completely so I wouldn't do well in criminal activity either! ;)
Sometimes I'll place a piece of saranwrap over a flat object (holding down the sides)and burnish it to smooth out any imperfections. Also, I will clean up the back side of a piece and place that side face-down on a piece of patty paper (like what you have between frozen burgers) and then do the saran wrap technique on the top. I also like the fingercots for last minute toush-ups.
I have some small samples of colored clay. Unfortunately, their not marked with what type of clay it is. You always have tips and your review are great. Can you help me with my problem. I’m a beginner, so any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Hi cindy..just wanted to know if acetone works on baked polymer clay or it is to be used before baking ..also any tips to remove finger prints on round beads
How about using finger cots. Instead of whole gloves, these just cover your individual fingers. I used them as a hairdresser. When I would cut myself doing a haircut, I would tend to the cut, put a bandaid on it, then slip one of the cots on over the bandage. It worked wonderfully.
Hi, I love all your tips and followed them :), I made some crochet handles and they came out nice, but there is one that I made thicker, how can I break it or make it thiner ????
Hi Yasmin Issa You can cut off the clay you don't like with a sharp knife and make it again the thickness you want. Just be careful to cut away from yourself. I don't want you to cut yourself.
how long can u leave something u have made our before baking? just wondering as my stobe is getting repaired. if i couod make something and have it out for a few days before it gets old or messed up without baking it right away? any tips or advice? thank u.
You can leave a piece unbaked for a long time, as long as it isn't sitting on anything absorbent, that will pull the oils out of it. Just cover your piece so it doesn't get dirty and bake it when you are ready.
Hi I just started watching your videos and I didn't read all the comments, but one thing I like is to wear the tips of the gloves. I cut off the thumbs and the index/pointer finger of the gloves and put them on the fingers which is much better than wearing the whole glove. My hands get sweaty also if I wear them whole so only the fingers are more manageable. 😉👍🏻
Since I'm new to polymer clay, this really helped. I heard that using tools helps with the finger prints, but since I'm new to this, I don't have all the special tools ( I use play dough tools for now that I had in my craft drawers) I think I will use the water. Thanks a lot!!! P.S. Do you have any other tips for newbies like me?
Hi Anna Chandrakasem I am from Canada and bought my plastic parts bin at Canadian Tire. You can find them in the States as well in places like Harbor Freight. Watch this for more info: Storing Polymer Clay in Small Plastic Drawers
this may sound weird but im thinking it cud work...have u ever tried using clear skin liquid bandaid on finger tips? its clear & leaves a very thin film on wherever u put it?? just wandering if u hve tried it?
I am not sure fantagian247 if these tricks will work with air-dry clays since I have rarely worked with them and I don't have some on hand right now to test it. If you have some, you should try them and see. Like I always say... It's best to test!
Hi creativepzazz cleaning your hands with a baby wipe between colors will help. So will this trick: Cleaning Polymer Clay Pasta Machine Tip3 Translucent Clay
Thanks for your videos! you have made my night, I just discoverd you and I cant stop watching. You have solved so many of my problems so far ajjajaaj. Im new on polymer, just started a couple of weeks ago so i will try to watch as many of your videos as posible. THANKS! For finger prints, What I found usefull is cutting a finger from a latex glove and just using a finger on the fingers that i will be using to touch the clay when smothing in that way i dont use the whole glove.
Very good tips, thank you! I used to get rid of the fingerprints using baby wipe but now I'm gonna try the water spray as it will be surely less messy. :)
Thank you for the tutorial. One thing I would also like to ask, is how to avoid the tiny dirt, that is being picked up by the clay? When I use lighter colour tones of my pieces, they always get so "dusty" - although I work on a really clean surface and wash my hands precisely. Thanx.
Hi! I'm wondering when my suggested video about trying different pigments (acrylic paint, water colour paint, food colouring etc) in TLS will be up?? :) thanks
I actually use black Sculpey clay, which is rather squishy after it is heated with your hands. So i use corn starch to make sure it doesnt stick but the corn starch tends to dim the black. Any tips?
Hello, it's hard to find someone making HOW TO videos for polymer clay that isn't just making tiny.cute charms. Haha I have a question for you. I have been making little planters out of polymer clay, however I cannot get the sides of the planters to be smooth or flat while I sculpt them. I have even tried using a glass cup to sculpt around out of desperation but the sides still look lumpy and uneven, once I try to make the sides, that smooth flatness you get from the roller is warped. Any advice?
LOL, you are so right about the tiny charm thing! It is kind of tricky to picture what you mean, but it sounds like it might be better for you if you could bake your planter on a mold. You can bake on the glass and then remove it after it is baked. Also, for something like that with smooth straight sides, I would make sure to use a firm clay rather than a soft squishy one. Something Like Kato Polyclay, or Premo or Fimo that has had some of the oils leached out so that it is stiffer. Soft squishy clay can get easily distorted and tends to show bubbles and marks, much easier that firm clay. I have a video on Leaching if you don't know how to do that. Good luck!
thanks for the water tip. I'm just getting into sculpting and I'm really liking the medium. So far, I've done a couple of dragons nests. I tried disposable vinyl gloves, but I still got noticeable fingerprints in the clay. However, the clay I was working with may have been very soft.
Is it OK to put raw polymer clay into water? I've seen you do it in a few videos, and I've done it, but it makes the clay sticky, I left it for a while and will come back and see how it is. I can't find much info about it on the internet but I've read that its not a good idea.
Hi ***** Most of the supplies I use for polymer clay can easily be found at places like Michaels www.micheals.com For more polymer clay info, go to my blog at www.polymerclaytutor.com
um i want to start polymer clay but i dont know where to get it and what to use for the tools and how do you get it shiny and like will you tell me please !
Such useful advice -- thank you. I also want to get things as well done as possible before I bake them. I do wear gloves, but unless they fit perfectly, they can leave wrinkle prints! :)
I mostly use Cernit - it's easiest on my aching hands, nice and squishy. I never have fingerprints because I burnish front and back before baking. I transfer the piece from my work surface to my baking sheet using my blades, not my fingers. If I have to touch a piece, I do so by the edge. Even when pinching the edges of a thick stone piece, I avoid fingerprints.
Hi Jake Aran, yeah the cornstarch does leave a powdery residue on the clay, but it does wash off easily with water. Rubbing alcohol works well too if that is what you prefer. Thanks for commenting!
Hi, i tried the cornstarch and it worked perfectly. After the pieces were done, i washed the starch of, but after baking the charms, they remained milky white because of the cornstarch. Water won't help but make it worse. What can I do?
Will using polyester fluff in my clay baking to support complicated sculptures work well? Because i know the best option regarding polyester fibers are polyester batting. Will using the fluff harm my clay, like will the fluffy fibers be all over the oven and eventually some of them would end up sticking in my clay during baking? Also if i use cornstarch instead, would cornstarch dissolve? Because i don't want to have to do extra cleaning and sanding on dolls to get tiny cornstarch particles out.
Hi corneater23 I don't like to use polyester batting to support my pieces because it will leave little marks and fibers on my clay after baking. I do like to use Cornstarch (or Baking Soda) though. In fact I have a video on that very subject coming out later this week, so make sure to check that out when it comes!
Hi Shana Clarke, use a baby wipe or a cloth with some rubbing alcohol on it to clean the lint and hairs off your clay. That will help.
PolymerClayTutor how do i hide the body
I like to smooth off my pieces with a tiny bit of liquid polymer clay on a silicone brush. Works wonders.
Good Tip!
I'm going to try your tip, lilithmarleen. Thank you.
Too bad liquid poly clay is impossible to find right now because everyone is sold out of it for some odd reason.
Baby wipes are great to smooth the beads, or clean them before baking, I use them also to clean the roller and pasta machine between two colors. I actually place them in the pasta machine and roll them out like the clay.
Thanks for the tips!
.... i just want to say........ the camera man is your husband right? well, if he is, i just wanted to say: wow. he is amazing with that camera!!!!! not shaky, he is able to get good focus, and when he 'sways' it, it just looks amazing!!! i wanted to point this out because he probably does not get the credit he deserves.
+Nyan Gproductions - thank you :-)
Well your husband replied but your not gonna reply SMH 🤦♂️
@@alimery07 mabye she didn't see it
Agneta Rupšytė yeah but that means she’s not even looking in her in box
Ali-Mery you need to calm down lol she doesn’t owe you a reply
Thank you Lina Never! I don't work with Fimo Soft very often, but it could be that the cornstarch is 'attaching' itself to the clay like it does to Kato Polyclay. Try using Baking Soda instead and see if that makes a difference. Each brand acts a little different so you will need to test, test, test. Good luck!
thanks for your answer :) I'l try soda next time. And I just wanted to share with you, that I fixed my problem with baby oil :) just tried and it worked :)
+PolymerClayTutor would it be wise to use like an electric nail sander on the finish product to remove any flaws?
I use cling wrap. Putting it over the piece and then smoothing
the back of a teaspoon is a good smoother. You an also put on latex gloves and then cut out the palms so that the fingers are still on but air can circulate.
Hi Ally (watercrystal9panfu), I get annoyed by dust in my clay too! I will do a video on it one day soon, but a great trick is to wipe the dirty clay with a baby wipe or paper towel with rubbing alcohol on it. Hope that helps!
Hi Suguna Srinivas, I use acetone to remove fingerprints on baked beads. For raw clay I'd rather use rubbing alcohol because it is much less smelly and nicer to use. GO to my blog (link in description) and use the search box at the top of the page to fine most answers to your polymer clay questions. Thanks for commenting!
I use just the two or three fingers of the latex gloves when I am ready to pick it up off the paper or put it in the oven. I cut them off and roll it down my finger a bit to hold them on ( Note: they have to fit tight in the first place.)
Hi, I thought baby oil works well too. To avoid getting it on my hands, I dip a q-tip into the oil and run it over my clay to smooth out any finger prints 😸
I read the title and thought it was a tutorial for criminals
I use parchment paper, wax paper and/or cling wrap to help keep finger prints off my clay. Extremely useful when trying to press two pieces together. If there is a big imperfection I spray a bit of alcohol (or water) and lint free pads (the kind you find at a nail or beauty store). I found the baby wipes leave lint behind. Plus it helps wipe of small flecks of debris. Love watching your tips! TFS
Hi Cindy, Thank you for your awesome videos. :) What do you think about using latex gloves? I'm interested in trying that one out.
Sure, my hands just closterphobic in gloves so I never wear them for very long, but if they work for you, they are perfect!
She did actually mention this in the video :S
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I love your videos. It's very helpful for beginners like me. So excited to start my business soon.
Thank you! Good luck with your business! 💖
I use the non-latex gloves. They don't get as sweaty and they are a lot easier since I tend to do more rounded and finger-molded shapes.
Yes DeeEll86442, acetone works very well for 'melting' off any imperfections on baked polymer clay. I was thinking of doing a quick demo on that anyway, so thanks for the reminder! The things I don't like about it though are the smell, the fact that it can be a bit of a pain to find the pure stuff, and it is so highly flammable. But it definitely works in those hard to sand places!
I agree with Nicole! A "work space tour" ( so-called by many other clay artists lol) would be amazing and I would definitely watch that. Some people looooove that
Thanks ShineYClayStuffs for the suggestion! I have already added it to the list of videos to shoot... just haven't decided whether or not I should clean it up first or let you guys see it all messy? :)
Hi purria13, I am afraid that the sun will not bake your polymer clay properly, even if you live in a hot climate. If your parents won't let you use your oven, you may want to switch to an air-dry polymer clay. The properties are a little different but you will be able to a lot of cool things with it and you won't need to worry about baking it. Good luck!
you should do a video on how you have your work space set up
Hi Nicole Hartmann I have added it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion!
You're welcome. I'm trying to create my own art/craft station but I have no clue how to organize it
Thanks for the tip. I have a question?
When I am using polymer clay it seems to get hair or dirt in it so I tried using gloves and it worked but it was annoying and uncomfortable to wear them and I don't know what else to do! Any tips?
Ur in 2014 while I in 2018
And your comment was SO helpful.. In reply to the question though, best way is to have as tidy a work space as possible when using clay.
Hi Cindy....When i clean the pc with rubbing alcohol do i have to wait for it to dry before baking it right?.....Thanx in advance I love your videos I've learned so much! :)
Thank you for this! I've been making little charms and have such a problem with fingerprints sticking around. I'm going to try the water before I make my next batch :) Do you use distilled/filtered water or tap water? Ours is a little hard, so I don't know if I should use it on the polymer clay.
You answered one of my long time questions: fingerprints. Thank you.
Hi purria13, boiling clay in water doesn't hurt it but for most brands of clay it won't cure it thoroughly enough. Water boils at 212F and most clays need to be baked much higher than that, usually around 265-275F. Hope that makes sense!
Just watched Phoenix Wright for 10 hours someone tell me how I got here
Hello people I'm a cat :'D (great game)
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Well... its teaching you how to get away with murder in a crime scene by taking away fingerprints- just douse your hands in corn stretch before touching anything like "the thinker" 😂😂😂
*I hope this is the same phoenix wright game you was watching weeppppssss-*
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You went to sleep unknowingly. Come now, it's been five years. Let's get you updated on facts.
Hi may I ask what causes white specs/ patches on my polymer clay project after baking? Thank you so much in advance😊
Hi I love your videos. I'm starting to do stuff with polymer. I have a big big problem it gets really sticky on my fingers. I feel that when I use cornstarch it start getting harder. do you have any tips for this.
1/23/23. 9:40 pm. Do you have any videos on color mixing polymer clay? I would like to see a video for mixing colors to attain sage green.
Thanks for the tip! By the way, you mentioned sanding your piece. Can you do a tutorial on sanding? Thanks
Hi hazelidgal63 I already did a tutorial on sanding. Watch this: Polymer Clay Polishing and Sanding Papers
Thanks very much. When I want to sand say fingerprints out of a figurine that I've made would I use the same process as for the beads?
hazelidgal63 Yes you can sand your figurines but you may find this easier: How To Remove Fingerprints From Polymer Clay Using Acetone
Ginger Allman of thebluebottletree.com has a FANTASTIC ebook on sanding and buffing. And there's some great information on tumbler sanding and buffing at desiredcreations.com/howTo_TLTumbleSand.htm
I've found that when I use pigments on my clay like pearl ex the use of the paint brush and powder removes a lot of fingerprints. I know not every project will require powdered pigment, but maybe the use of a paintbrush in general would help smooth things out.
I'll certainly be trying these tips, I've been using Sculpey 3 clay and just smoothing out the finger prints with my thumb after I've done, I tend to use white play and then paint it with acrylic paint rather than using colours but I would love to try using colours! do you have any tips on how to stop little bits of dust getting on/in the clay? my white clay always ends up with dust which is why I've been painting my models and not just using colours, help is much appreciated!
Thanks for your comment DarkPrincess230494 I agree that white clay is a pain to keep clean. I will add your suggestion to the list of future videos.
Thanks guys for sharing your fingerprint removal tips! Keep em coming! :)
where did you get your drawer organizer & does it hold the 2oz clay pkg?
finger cots! I have to admit, I haven't tried it yet, but I have some to try.... It's like using latex gloves without the "sweaty factor"
Hi Mrs Chipi, sandpaper works great to remove bumps and fingerprints after baking. Start with 400 grit wet/dry automotive sandpaper, then go to 600g to 800g to 1200g and higher if you have it. You can also use Acetone (see video on my Channel) to remove flaws on baked pieces. Good luck!
I`m a naildesigner but i like using acrylics and builder gel to make beads and buttons also:) ive just started making clay products, you are great at explaining and showing. Thank you!:)
Thank you Victorias dcign/VDcign for the compliments! I am currently testing some UV nail Gel for compatibility with polymer clay. Polymer clay looks great in nail art designs. When I'm done my testing I will be sure to do a video review. Stay tuned...
Hi, your video tutorials are amazing, I was happy to find this one. I made some beads (FIMO soft) and removed fingerprints with cornstarch, but after baking my beads they all became white. I've tried to wash them with water, clean with alcohol and it helps only for a second. What could I do to remove white and return colors to my beads?
Great tip Cindy thanks
I also tried latex gloves...maybe 3 or 4 times but they made my hands sweat too
then I learned about finger cots, my pharmacist gets them in packs of 100 they cost around $3.50...but water is almost free - so there you go - next time I'm going to try this new trick you've gifted us with
btw burled wood is so pretty and I'm looking forward to learning this faux tech when you get all the bumps worked out
:) this helps because I used to do tht anyway, but I put too much water on my finger so my clay was just drowned in water afterwards, I've now tried te spray, and it's perfect! THANKS!
Hi delilah collings, I like the Sculpey Style and Detail Tool Set. There are three double ended tools with rubber blending tips on one end and metal ball stylus tools on the other. They are easy to find in your favourite craft store like Michaels or online. Hope that helps!
Cling wrap. If you're good you can use that to smooth out pieces. This of course would be for less detailed pieces, but still a good thing to know.
Is that a convection oven you have stood behind you? If so, where would you recommend buying one from and how much did it cost?
DollGams It is a Kitchenaid Convection oven and I have a video on it in my channel if you want to learn more. I love it and I got it at Costco in Canada for $80.
Hi bellaschoneveld28, yes I have heard of Cernit, but I haven't had the chance to work with it yet. Will try and pick some up on my next trip to the USA since I haven't seen it here in Canada yet. Thanks for commenting!
Your polymer clay station is gorgeous!
Hi Cindy, I just wanted to ask where you bought the clay drawers for your studio, thank you.
Hi ponarq I bought mine at Canadian Tire here in Canada. They are available in many places in the world. To learn more about them, watch this: Storing Polymer Clay in Small Plastic Drawers
I picked up the polyform sander recently, best tool ever! Sanding is sooooo much faster and it is very easy to use. Down side to it is it seems to chew threw the batteries, may just be my rechargeable not charging fully too, plan to get some new ones and see how they go.
Hey will this work on cold porcelain please reply fast thx for the video.
Please, may I ask you.
About the type of glue you're using in your mugs
Because I use epoxy, and there are some complaints about it.
I appreciate all of the tips! I actually took a finger nail file to my fingers. It didn't eliminate finger prints but certainly lightened them considerably. No, I didn't erase them completely so I wouldn't do well in criminal activity either! ;)
Sometimes I'll place a piece of saranwrap over a flat object (holding down the sides)and burnish it to smooth out any imperfections. Also, I will clean up the back side of a piece and place that side face-down on a piece of patty paper (like what you have between frozen burgers) and then do the saran wrap technique on the top. I also like the fingercots for last minute toush-ups.
I have some small samples of colored clay. Unfortunately, their not marked with what type of clay it is. You always have tips and your review are great. Can you help me with my problem. I’m a beginner, so any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Rocque Amaya just chop them up and mix a little with your favorite clay. Then bake at the temp of the clay you know.
Thanks! I will hopefully be going to micheals by saturday. Do you know how much they are?
Hi cindy..just wanted to know if acetone works on baked polymer clay or it is to be used before baking ..also any tips to remove finger prints on round beads
Just found your videos. Fantastic info and help. Thanks for doing these. You are wonderful!
This is really nice!!! I appreciate this video! Thanks!
How about using finger cots. Instead of whole gloves, these just cover your individual fingers. I used them as a hairdresser. When I would cut myself doing a haircut, I would tend to the cut, put a bandaid on it, then slip one of the cots on over the bandage. It worked wonderfully.
Hi, I love all your tips and followed them :), I made some crochet handles and they came out nice, but there is one that I made thicker, how can I break it or make it thiner ????
Hi Yasmin Issa You can cut off the clay you don't like with a sharp knife and make it again the thickness you want. Just be careful to cut away from yourself. I don't want you to cut yourself.
how long can u leave something u have made our before baking? just wondering as my stobe is getting repaired. if i couod make something and have it out for a few days before it gets old or messed up without baking it right away? any tips or advice? thank u.
You can leave a piece unbaked for a long time, as long as it isn't sitting on anything absorbent, that will pull the oils out of it. Just cover your piece so it doesn't get dirty and bake it when you are ready.
Hi I just started watching your videos and I didn't read all the comments, but one thing I like is to wear the tips of the gloves. I cut off the thumbs and the index/pointer finger of the gloves and put them on the fingers which is much better than wearing the whole glove. My hands get sweaty also if I wear them whole so only the fingers are more manageable. 😉👍🏻
Since I'm new to polymer clay, this really helped. I heard that using tools helps with the finger prints, but since I'm new to this, I don't have all the special tools ( I use play dough tools for now that I had in my craft drawers) I think I will use the water. Thanks a lot!!!
P.S. Do you have any other tips for newbies like me?
Hi Nataliecraftanddance, I have no idea whether this will work on cold porcelain... I've never worked with it before. Try Google.
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I love the way you organized your polymer clay in your shelf! Where did you get it? :D
Hi Anna Chandrakasem I am from Canada and bought my plastic parts bin at Canadian Tire. You can find them in the States as well in places like Harbor Freight. Watch this for more info: Storing Polymer Clay in Small Plastic Drawers
Hi! I just have a quick question, how would you keep your clay clean while working with it? thanks!!
TIGERZ961 I have some videos in my channel that will help you keep your clay clean.
this may sound weird but im thinking it cud work...have u ever tried using clear skin liquid bandaid on finger tips? its clear & leaves a very thin film on wherever u put it?? just wandering if u hve tried it?
I know some people also use a q-tip soaked in rubbing alcohol and just wipe the finger prints away. (also some dirt particals)
I am not sure fantagian247 if these tricks will work with air-dry clays since I have rarely worked with them and I don't have some on hand right now to test it. If you have some, you should try them and see. Like I always say... It's best to test!
Quick question... I have used black and white clay to create a cane; how do I keep the black clay on my hands from contaminating the white clay?
Hi creativepzazz cleaning your hands with a baby wipe between colors will help. So will this trick: Cleaning Polymer Clay Pasta Machine Tip3 Translucent Clay
Any tips on removing these annoying fingerprints/dents on small pieces? I typically deal with pieces the size of half a fingernail.
Hi,
Great video! I just have one question, where did you get those black containers in the background?! I really want those or something similar!
Thank you so much. I am new to working with polymer clay and I have been having a lit of problems with finger prints
Cool! I've never tried Premo, but next time I go to Michael's I will get some.
Thanks for your videos! you have made my night, I just discoverd you and I cant stop watching. You have solved so many of my problems so far ajjajaaj. Im new on polymer, just started a couple of weeks ago so i will try to watch as many of your videos as posible. THANKS!
For finger prints, What I found usefull is cutting a finger from a latex glove and just using a finger on the fingers that i will be using to touch the clay when smothing in that way i dont use the whole glove.
That is an excellent tip!! Thank you for sharing it and for the lovely words! So glad you are enjoying the videos!!
Dear polymerclaytutor, what is the best polymer clay blending tool that you recommend? Where can you buy it? Please answer!
Thanks, needed these kind of tips for my clay project.
GREAT video tip Cindy!!!
Very good tips, thank you! I used to get rid of the fingerprints using baby wipe but now I'm gonna try the water spray as it will be surely less messy. :)
Great video and good ideas of the fingerprints on clay
Thank you for the tutorial. One thing I would also like to ask, is how to avoid the tiny dirt, that is being picked up by the clay? When I use lighter colour tones of my pieces, they always get so "dusty" - although I work on a really clean surface and wash my hands precisely. Thanx.
Hi srnicaaa Watch this video, it should help! Cleaning UnBaked Polymer Clay - Lint & Dust
Thank you very much, your tutorials are so helpful! :)
Hi! I'm wondering when my suggested video about trying different pigments (acrylic paint, water colour paint, food colouring etc) in TLS will be up?? :) thanks
I actually use black Sculpey clay, which is rather squishy after it is heated with your hands. So i use corn starch to make sure it doesnt stick but the corn starch tends to dim the black. Any tips?
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Not only black. My charms are milkyish white after baking and I can't remove it with water...
were you got your drawers i look every were here in puerto rico to find them and online
Hello, it's hard to find someone making HOW TO videos for polymer clay that isn't just making tiny.cute charms. Haha I have a question for you. I have been making little planters out of polymer clay, however I cannot get the sides of the planters to be smooth or flat while I sculpt them. I have even tried using a glass cup to sculpt around out of desperation but the sides still look lumpy and uneven, once I try to make the sides, that smooth flatness you get from the roller is warped. Any advice?
LOL, you are so right about the tiny charm thing! It is kind of tricky to picture what you mean, but it sounds like it might be better for you if you could bake your planter on a mold. You can bake on the glass and then remove it after it is baked. Also, for something like that with smooth straight sides, I would make sure to use a firm clay rather than a soft squishy one. Something Like Kato Polyclay, or Premo or Fimo that has had some of the oils leached out so that it is stiffer. Soft squishy clay can get easily distorted and tends to show bubbles and marks, much easier that firm clay. I have a video on Leaching if you don't know how to do that. Good luck!
thanks for the water tip. I'm just getting into sculpting and I'm really liking the medium. So far, I've done a couple of dragons nests.
I tried disposable vinyl gloves, but I still got noticeable fingerprints in the clay. However, the clay I was working with may have been very soft.
This was super helpful thank you so much I am new to polymer clay and I am getting fingerprints over my designs
Is it OK to put raw polymer clay into water? I've seen you do it in a few videos, and I've done it, but it makes the clay sticky, I left it for a while and will come back and see how it is. I can't find much info about it on the internet but I've read that its not a good idea.
where can i buy equipment and polymer clay?
I love your videos and I learn a lot :)
Hi ***** Most of the supplies I use for polymer clay can easily be found at places like Michaels www.micheals.com For more polymer clay info, go to my blog at www.polymerclaytutor.com
um i want to start polymer clay but i dont know where to get it and what to use for the tools and how do you get it shiny and like will you tell me please !
Hi DreamInfinityyy, my favorite brand of polymer clay is Premo Sculpey.
Sorry if I missed it but I was skimming, does wearing rubber gloves work?
Such useful advice -- thank you. I also want to get things as well done as possible before I bake them. I do wear gloves, but unless they fit perfectly, they can leave wrinkle prints! :)
I like to use a small rounded top flat sable paint brush to smooth out the clay.
I love how helpfull your videos are!
Patricia Vasconcellos thank you :)
I mostly use Cernit - it's easiest on my aching hands, nice and squishy. I never have fingerprints because I burnish front and back before baking. I transfer the piece from my work surface to my baking sheet using my blades, not my fingers. If I have to touch a piece, I do so by the edge. Even when pinching the edges of a thick stone piece, I avoid fingerprints.
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Hi Jake Aran, yeah the cornstarch does leave a powdery residue on the clay, but it does wash off easily with water. Rubbing alcohol works well too if that is what you prefer. Thanks for commenting!
Hi, i tried the cornstarch and it worked perfectly. After the pieces were done, i washed the starch of, but after baking the charms, they remained milky white because of the cornstarch. Water won't help but make it worse. What can I do?
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Hi, thank you very much. This was very helpful!
Will using polyester fluff in my clay baking to support complicated sculptures work well? Because i know the best option regarding polyester fibers are polyester batting. Will using the fluff harm my clay, like will the fluffy fibers be all over the oven and eventually some of them would end up sticking in my clay during baking?
Also if i use cornstarch instead, would cornstarch dissolve? Because i don't want to have to do extra cleaning and sanding on dolls to get tiny cornstarch particles out.
Hi corneater23 I don't like to use polyester batting to support my pieces because it will leave little marks and fibers on my clay after baking. I do like to use Cornstarch (or Baking Soda) though. In fact I have a video on that very subject coming out later this week, so make sure to check that out when it comes!
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