How to use polymer clay

Author: Alice Brown
Date Of Creation: 26 May 2021
Update Date: 1 July 2024
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Polymer Clay for Beginners: Getting Started | How to Condition & Mix Clay | Demo, Advice & Tips
Video: Polymer Clay for Beginners: Getting Started | How to Condition & Mix Clay | Demo, Advice & Tips

Content

1 Buy polymer clay. For example, the American company Model Magic or any other.
  • 2 Open a pack of clay, open one pack at a time. Hold the clay in your hands until it is soft enough to work with.
  • 3 Shape the clay to the desired shape. You can dazzle any shape.
  • 4 You can decorate the figure with decorative items such as beads. Simply place the beads against the clay and press inward until the clay is dry.
  • 5 Place the impression on a smooth surface and let the clay dry for 20-24 hours. When the clay is dry, you can paint it.
  • Tips

    • If you are using a very large block of clay, you can use fishing line or string to cut it.
    • You can cut the clay into pieces and put them on pieces of paper. Clay can be stored in a freezer in a plastic bag.
    • Good clay should be soft and sticky. You need to work with it on a glass, plastic or metal surface.
    • Store uncovered clay in a sealed plastic bag. When you need to use it again, take it out of the bag and put it in the microwave.
    • You can mix different colors of clay by rolling it between your fingers.
    • Pieces of clay adhere well to each other.

    Warnings

    • If you want your impression to stand firmly and upright, flatten the bottom.
    • Make sure that the clay does not stick to the furniture.
    • Dry clay can crack.
    • If you roll the clay too much, holes may appear in it.

    What do you need

    • Polymer clay
    • Paint and decorative details
    • Plastic bag
    • Freezer
    • Microwave