20 Polymer Clay Tips and Tricks for Beginners

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In this video I share with you lots of polymer clay tips, tricks and hacks that I have learnt through my own experience and research! Please note that I'm not a professional and that I only do clay as a hobby- it is not a full time job. I have been doing clay for four years so all this is information that I've learnt along the way. This video is aimed at beginners and people who are wanting to start polymer clay, however some more experienced crafters may also learn something new! Some of the information may seem super obvious to some people, but when you're first start out we all know that uncertainty all too well, so I wanted to include everything I could think of in one video for crafters to refer to!
Here is a list of topics mentioned throughout the video:
Mixing colours and brands
Adding eyepins, glitter, toothpicks and other details
Buying polymer clay
Storing your clay
Liquid polymer clay
Securing eyepins
Creating a works surface
Rolling out an even sheet
Creating your own tools
Colouring and shading your clay
How to soften clay
How to harden clay
Using cornstarch
Using sandpaper
Baking your charms
Broken charms
Burnt charms
Painting polymer clay
Cleaning your clay
Glazing your creations
Links to videos mentioned:
How to shade polymer clay video- • How to Shade Polymer C...
PolymerClayTutor's video- • Buying Polymer Clay
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@Emi-ee4gw 6 лет назад

I've got a colour mixing tip for you all: If you want to make a colour darker, don't add black. If you want your, for example, blue to be darker add a little bit of red to it. This will make your blue look more purple and dark and less gray. Of you want your yellow to be darker add a little tiny bit of red. If you want your red to be darker add a little bit of blue to it and so on. If you already darkend your colour with black don't use white to make it lighter, use the same technique as the darkening one, but instead of adding more red to your dark blue, add yellow to it and so on. White and black are technically not colours, so try not to use them too often, only for making your colours less vibrant(more gray-ish) and lightening primary colours. I've learned this trick a few years ago and it made my art look waaay better. I hope I helped you, have a nice day! 😊

@sherribrown1148 5 лет назад

Emi114play this is very good info thanks!

@crhea97 5 лет назад

In oil painting we mix yellow with green to make it lighter. And good advice.

@adasteraperaspera8044 5 лет назад

Thanks

@leonardodavinny421 5 лет назад

It's using the color wheel theory. Adding a one color that is at the opposite part of the wheel to the orginal color makes it darker.

@tornandfrail 5 лет назад

thank you for the tip xxx

@David-pt3nw Год назад

It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! I am 70 years old and just beginning with polymer clay. Your excellent video was a big help. Thank you young lady! Dave

@danitabanko1694 9 месяцев назад

I'm 65 and am just starting. Yay! Us

@Random_vids_girl 3 месяца назад

51 here, and just starting, too!

@CHOMANTAR Месяц назад

I am 27 and still thinking how to start . You are really courageous and a consistent learner.

@pip8852 4 года назад

Tip for the cornstarch tip: Don’t use too much, and if you do, dust or wipe it off before baking or else it will show up after you baked it, and it will not come off no matter how hard you try. Don’t ruin your piece like I did!

@gloriasawyer5115 2 года назад

can i use baby power

@montialarson 7 месяцев назад

Very good to know. Thank you.

@goilo888 5 месяцев назад

@@gloriasawyer5115Little bit of a late reply but for anyone interested: Baby powder *used* to be made of talc (and was called talcum powder), but these days it’s been replaced with cornstarch. However, some manufacturers put other additives in so read the label.

@DeeEll86442 Год назад

🙋🏼‍♀️Hello Again Everyone, I have commented on this wonderful video before with some extra tips, but I’d like to add a few more tips for your viewers. I have been a professional, clay artist for over 30 years now and during that time I have made every mistake you can make with polymer clay, but I have also learned from my mistakes and from other artist (like yourself). So I hope that anyone and everyone who really wants to become GREAT at polymer clay with watch your videos and read the comments (like mine). Anyway, my other tips are….you mentioned painting over your clay piece if you burn it, however, you can also sand it off with a low grit sandpaper or nail file. You can also use acetone (nail polish remover) to rub off some of the burnt areas, but be careful not wet the paper towel too much with acetone or you might soften baked the clay too much. Acetone and sanding also work to remove surface dust. Then you mentioned glazing your pieces. Polyurethane is a great glaze to use but make sure it’s not a spray on version because the chemicals used to propel it from the can will make your clay melt and become sticky over time. Another good way to glaze your items is with a UV glaze. It creates a nice hard glaze to the surface of your clay piece. I have a million more tips I’ve learned over the years but just haven’t had the time to put them in a video. But fortunately.y there are wonderful artists like Rachael who will give you wonderful information and ideas and I can just add a few things in the comments. So, I’ll end by saying HAPPY CRAFTING EVERYONE, and Take care, Dee😊

@peace7131421 6 лет назад

Mixing colours and brands 0:35 Adding eyepins, glitter, toothpicks and other details 1:50 Buying polymer clay 2:53 Storing your clay 3:20 Liquid polymer clay 4:16 Securing eyepins 4:59 Creating a works surface 5:42 Rolling out an even sheet 6:13 Creating your own tools 6:35 Colouring and shading your clay 7:03 How to soften clay 7:49 How to harden clay 9:13 Using cornstarch 10:20 Using sandpaper 10:56 Baking your charms 11:17 Broken charms 13:00 Burnt charms 13:27 Painting polymer clay 13:55 Cleaning your clay 14:26 Glazing your creations 14:55

@luvmia97blogspot 5 лет назад

Thank you!

@BaxterBono 5 лет назад

Cheers

@mojo1983a 5 лет назад

Dantdm

@susanlewis1110 5 лет назад

Thanks so much!

@suedarling5483 5 лет назад

peace7131421 xdff

@torylinngryffindorhg5354 5 лет назад

I tuck my clay in a bag behind my knee if I'm sitting cross legged to soften it. Learned that AFTER making my poor fingers and thumbs sore...

@mynamemaynameis3515 4 года назад

👎😡😠🤪🤪🤪😡😠😠😠😾👿💩

@tribesail1336 4 года назад

Wow

@powderkeg3456 4 года назад

legit just thought i was a weak baby

@rowan6955 4 года назад

@@mynamemaynameis3515 what?

@JANEEDISTURBED 4 года назад

@@mynamemaynameis3515 What the...

@fox8748 4 года назад

If you notice your purples, greens, sky blues, and pinks to be muddy or dark, get magenta, yellow, and cyan clay. They're kinda considered to be red yellow and blue, the "primary colors", but red is more pink, and blue is brighter and more green. This helps give you brighter colors when mixing, since the primary subtractive colors (used for painting, drawing, or anything other than light) are magenta, yellow, and cyan.

@creativerachy 4 года назад

Fox yes, when I made this video I was trying to keep it very basic for beginners. Otherwise I’d have people continually asking where to buy cyan coloured clay etc.

@frankwoods9680 7 месяцев назад

@@creativerachywhere would I buy it? 😂

@tarahbiffen7203 3 года назад

I have been so nervous about starting with polymer clay. It's a whole new world to me and I have been feeling so anxious. Thank you so much for this video, I feel so inspired and excited to get started

@autumnbarry2750 2 года назад

I’m anxious as well! How did your polymer clay adventure go?!

@marikalathem813 Год назад

Tarah: me too!

@Neidopanda 3 месяца назад

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@willywhitten4918 6 лет назад

Hi, I am a professional sculptor, and I have been using polymer clays for years. I still learned something from your video here! The corn starch trick is cool. And the polyurethane glaze is a good one too. I rarely glaze my pieces as I generally do realistic figures. I do paint these figures with acrylics. And once they are painted in acrylic you can use clear nail polish over the paint for eyeballs and such. Also, working on a project for Universal, I designed some alien plants that lit up -- long before the film Avatar. I would simply use a translucent Sculpey with light tints of color and build the plants around a grain of wheat LED bulb. As the bulb has wires with plastic on it, I needed to avoid the oven. That is when I discovered that you can harden polymer clay by putting it in boiling water. I still use boiling water when I want to harden globe shapes because these often get a flat spot in the oven. I also find using a heat gun right at my work table when doing multiple cooks on small figures is very convenient. Thanks for you video! Willy Whitten - \\][//

@isa03_98 5 лет назад

Hi ! I have a question : I would begin with polymer clay but i don't know which clay (fimo) should i buy, can you help me ? (Sorry for my english 😂)

@jeanettey713 5 лет назад

Hi...thank you for your comments...I learned a couple of great things from you. 🌿

@rpark378 5 лет назад

thank you!!!!

@allanblevins5119 5 лет назад

@@isa03_98 original sculpey.......good stuff!

@isa03_98 5 лет назад

@@allanblevins5119 thanks !

@KiKiJahDore 5 лет назад

When I don’t have liquid clay I make my own with baby oil mixed with a tiny bit of clay. Works great.

@amberpurches9173 5 лет назад

What is the ratio for this?

@bingefox4056 4 года назад

So does butter!

@zhuozhuang9276 4 года назад

Derek Meeks butter??? No offense but kinda sounds gross??....

@bingefox4056 4 года назад

@@zhuozhuang9276 its a joke! I hope nobody actually tried!

@pip8852 4 года назад

Binge Fox oh god that would be horrible if someone tried that...

@rpgdream9700 4 года назад

i learnt SO MUCH, complete newbie here trying to make a personalized gift

@twofeathersgalleryart 3 года назад

This REALLY is the best beginners polymer cay video out there. I am going to create one too, however wont hold a candle to this legendary one. Just so quick, snappy, informative, colourful and fun. Well done Rachy. :) QUICK TIP: I have chronic pain in my hands and found that the Premo Sculpey through Pasta machine works best for me and the Original Sculpey (really soft and commonly used with kids) if hands really really sore.

@MeowingInsanely 7 лет назад

How I warm up some clay: Step 1: Place the clay inside a plastic bag Step 2: Fold the bag inside some cloth Step 3: Go to youtube & pick a video Step 4: Sit on cloth/bag Step 5: Once done watching for a few minutes or hours the clay is soft DONE! Tip: You can also have your cat lie down on it since their technically warmer than us XD

@sams.4589 5 лет назад

about this ,. can anyone please explain to me How we soften the clay by warming it, and on the other hand we finish the work on the charms by baking them ???? 😨😨😨 I'll lose my mind soon

@KittyLovesGlover 5 лет назад

hahahaha.... thx for the tip! i have big boobs. i usually stick it under them. glad im not the only weird one ;)

@susanhamilton8370 4 года назад

I vouch for the clay-sitting technique ... I also sit on my watch for 10 minutes every morning, nothing worse than cold metal against your skin!

@bingefox4056 4 года назад

I bet it helps of you fart!

@a7laktkota 5 лет назад

I'm a beginner, and I cannot thank you enough for these fabulous tips!!! These will help *so* very much. Bless you! *Cheers!*

@bellegoh6148 2 года назад

I’m a beginner and I know some already

@gloriasawyer5115 2 года назад

i am a beginner also i got all my clays and my oven and my tools. the paper in the oven with roil is this too keep you work from burning

@AG-th2rt 2 года назад

I'm rewatching this (and your other videos) in 2022 because I dabbled in polymer clay years ago and then moved on to other types of crafts. I just wanna say this video is so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your rich experience with beginners like us so generously; what you made almost 6 years ago is still making a big difference in the polymer clay world :D

@missbiscuit21 Год назад

I completely agree with you. It is a very relevant video still in 2022. I am just starting out today and have learnt so much already.

@bellablue9520 2 года назад

I've just started thinking about getting into making polymer clay earrings. I have never used polymer clay before, so thank you so much for the great tips. You are super informative. ❤️❤️

@Musical_Pigeon 2 года назад

I was thinking thinking of making little polymer clay keychains in my own sculpting style (never sculpted before) based off my drawing and painting style. My hope is to sell them as a way to make a little extra money. Just did a trial run with a tiny cactus. This video totally helped.

@bellablue9520 2 года назад

@@Musical_Pigeon That's such an awesome idea. I hope it all works out for you. 😊😊

@Musical_Pigeon 2 года назад

@@bellablue9520 Thank you.

@BreeBrog 2 года назад

Please give us an update did you try it yet, how is it going

@bellablue9520 2 года назад

@@BreeBrog I'm loving it. It's so much fun! 😁😁❤️

@cv00000 7 лет назад

I miss when the polymer clay youtube community was more active a couple years ago 😓😓

@branflakes7365 7 лет назад

Rini V sugar charm shop is still very active

@sharonzamarka3503 7 лет назад

hey Rini; "sugar charm shop" is really good with polymer clay. I don't make stuff but that was the 1st site i subscribed to; enjoy it THAT much!!!✌💜

@mimiplaysyt8106 7 лет назад

Rini V Jimin senpai ;-;

@daddysenpai5638 7 лет назад

Rini V Annyeong army!

@kweebs5191 7 лет назад

im going to start my own channel on polymer clay so if you want to watch that it will be very active plus im making a shop

@nowvoyagerNE 5 лет назад

13:21 correction for baking on low heat: "they'll become more flexible and LESS prone to snapping easily."

@JANEEDISTURBED 4 года назад

THANK YOU! I had just commented on that very same thing!

@WhyCantIJustBeKirby 2 года назад

Glad I found this. Just made my first piece and it's now cooling in the oven. Your tips were very helpful! Thank you!

@strandedinseattle9931 3 года назад

New to polymer clay creations here. =) TY for all your tips! Also, you said a glass surface is good to work on. For those who want a larger work space to spread out, I just went to Lowe's and bought a 24" x 12" piece of porcelain flooring tile for $5 and it works wonderfully! Super fast clean up with a spritz of rubbing alcohol and wipe down before or after working on the surface.

@worldwonderland5900 5 лет назад

Years later and still changing lives for people who are starting! Thank you! ❤️

@misteryhorse 7 лет назад

I wish this video existed when I started with polymer clay its so helpfull

@henryolivares153 7 лет назад

same lol so useful :D

@aglover4967 7 лет назад

misteryhorse I so agree

@TheBodyIndex 7 лет назад

misteryhorse I know right

@misteryhorse 3 года назад

@Clay Art Etc yeah!!! I improved a lot in 9 years, but when i started i had to figure out all of this by myself 😭

@sussans.o.8506 4 года назад

Dear Rachel: You are so nice, a great artist and an incredible teacher! Thank you so much and greetings from México 🇲🇽

@mrsmiggins6435 6 дней назад

This is the best starter video I've seen on RU-vid. There are so many tools out there I don't know where to start. Thank you so much🤗🇬🇧

@Ivyrose4 7 лет назад

Please make another one, but with more advanced tips!

@moonie_t2021 7 лет назад

That would be nice!

@briannaflores5518 7 лет назад

Yes

@simonegardella7491 7 лет назад

Some tips I've learned; use olive or vegetable oil and clay to make realistic icing, it bakes just fine, after the oven, put your stuff into a bowl of ice water to strengthen, use a sewing pin with the ball at the end poked into a mechanical pen eraser(or tape to a skewer) to make a ball tool. If you are going to buy a few tools, buy a good roller and a blade if nothing else. ALWAYS put a rug under your work station especially with carpet! The clay will be easily mashed into carpet and permanently stain it! Also, no matter what, always wear gloves when working with red clay, it will stain you hands and other clay, and its just terrible.

@vapx0075 5 лет назад

I was recently reminded that food stuffs go off. Maybe try baby oil? My clay is of the melty McMeltison variety so it already looks like icing.

@catalinaolate7888 4 года назад

I totally love your charms, thanks for giving so many tutorials specially this one for beginners, I've never done polymer Clay sculpting.

@charlottehayde5086 3 года назад

Thank you for starting with the basics, I can't wait to give this a go! Such an informative video & style, thank you! :)

@rebekahleib9303 7 лет назад

I'm just wanting to start getting into polymer clay, and I learned a *lot* from your video! Thank you for putting this out there! :) It's very much appreciated.

@creativerachy 7 лет назад

Aww thank you! Glad I could help :)

@marigeobrien 7 лет назад

So, so helpful and really well done video!

@knightoflight4973 7 лет назад

Creative Rachy I have a question before i start glazing my charms, does Mod Podge work as a glaze? and if so, how well? it's all i got and I want to make sure it doesn't ruin my charms

@thuylychau135 7 лет назад

SongBirb: Hello! Mod Podge actually doesn't work. It makes your piece sticky.

@knightoflight4973 7 лет назад

Tea Cup Charms ok, thanks!

@patrycjaprzeucka6187 5 лет назад

I'm speechless. And mesmerized by your work, experience, and the vast amount of creations that you have done.

@DerpGnome 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! It actually covers all of the problems I came across when starting out with polymer clay (which was a few years back), so I will give it another shot! ♡

@inkadinkadoodle Год назад

I've used polymer clay for years, but this was a great refresher course in the basics of polymer clay use, and I did learn a new thing or two! Thank you!

@AEmeraldEntity 7 лет назад

I'm not a beginner but this is still quite useful as a refresher

@simply_relaxing_stuff 6 лет назад

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@monkeyholst8593 6 лет назад

Indeed!

@matasmeta44 5 лет назад

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@AEmeraldEntity 3 года назад

@Clay Art Etc mmmm tbh I haven’t touched my clay supplies recently because of school work

@QDCrafts 7 лет назад

This is such a helpful video! I have barely any experience with making charms and I didn't know there were so many tips and tricks to this craft. thanks for all the info!

@FIVESTARSAVAGENY 6 лет назад

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@avleensingh3652 6 лет назад

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@cindykling7123 2 года назад

AMAZING video. I learned so much! I appreciate how wonderfully done this video is. Your use of chapters is incredible. Thank you so much!

@cbrown3929 Год назад

Wow. I'm just starting out and this video answered all of my questions and some I didn't know I had! It prevented me from making mistakes I surely would have, had I not seen it. This video is AMAZING! Thank You!!

@creativerachy Год назад

Thank you!

@lotusstar5175 5 лет назад

Super helpful, I'm so glad you went over alternate options to help keep the cost of tools cheep, artist on a budget! Thanks for the info and great video!

@vickywolf7530 5 лет назад

I love how you choose to recommend inexpensive ways and tools! So amazing ❤️

@MorganScorpion 3 года назад

This is fascinating, and very helpful. I was thinking of trying polymer clay for the first time, never done any modelling before. I now decided to buy my first small block, and look forward to trying it out.

@aprilelke3417 2 года назад

Thanks! Great video! Informative without overwhelming with the feeling that I need all sorts of speciality items.

@emmavanhaele4992 7 лет назад

when you're ready for some sick tricks and the playdoh crazy cuts ad comes on

@h0pe708 7 лет назад

Emma Van Haele ❤️

@zimmemrin 5 лет назад

Man this was such a satisfying video, I usually start tuning out tips and tricks video when their long; but this was really great! I've always been interesting in wanting to make things from polymer clay, but I never knew where to start and this video just made everything so plain and simple and concise. Thank you so much!

@alexisbess7644 Год назад

Yay thank you so much for this! My kids and I just picked it up, we're about to do our second go around. I really love and admire your video because it isn't just telling me about all of these fancy must have products that professionals use. I took notes during the video lol I have almost everything besides glaze sitting around my house. Your voice is also lovely and made this video easy to watch. Keep up the hard work!

@karenab.109 2 года назад

Great video, Im not a beginner but still found this to be really informative. A lot of the tips were new to me and will make my polymer clay projects way easier now! Thanks !!

@macybagocius8177 7 лет назад

I am VERY new to clay and i really have no idea what is what this helped me a bunch ! Thank you so much

@emilhund 5 лет назад

I got a great deal and got 10.63 kg, roughly 20 pounds of clay. I am going nuts here! 😁😁😁

@MissSira2010 4 года назад

About to try this craft. I’m so excited! Great video!

@rendaowe 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this, I learned so much! These tips blew me away, some I’ve been doing already.

@sharitolopez5426 5 лет назад

Thanks for this! I've been curious about working with this type of clay for a while now ♥ It really answered most of my questions!

@sullyrodriguez8494 7 лет назад

I'm so happy I came across your video I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I begin and I found this so helpful

@alittlebitsavage9783 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this! I'm about to jump into the world of polymer clay and can't wait!!

@cherylstitt8382 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making this video!! I’ve been working with resin and have gotten super interested in polymer clay, but REALLY NEEDED these tips and tricks!!

@PolymerClayTutor 8 лет назад

Thanks for the shout out Rachael! :)

@ninascorner11 7 лет назад

This is amazing! it was just what I was looking for! I have been wanting to craft with polymer clay for a while now, thank you so much for this!

@mitchie9290 3 года назад

Thank you! Very helpful! Speedy videos with details!

@yayacar-sil5452 2 года назад

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE DETAILS!!

@judyblachford6829 6 лет назад

I'm new at doing miniatures, especially polymer clay and found your video very informative. Thank you

@fizzypinksherbet 6 лет назад

I'm brand spanking new, wanting to give this a go and I'm so thrilled with all the "how to get started without buying the whole craft store" tips!! Thank you! Subscribing now because I love your style, your editing is really good and it's awesome to listen to a fellow Aussie!

@amandabeasley6151 4 года назад

Your idea for rolling guides using popsicle sticks literally just saved me!! Very clever. I love your work surface idea. All of these were so simple, effective and great money saving tips. Thank you!!!!

@sandraspooner5481 4 года назад

Great video..straight to the point.... no unnecessary chit chat...fantastic...thank you!

@KalyanaDesignTutorials 7 лет назад

Do not use super glue on polymer clay. In time it will degrade and break it. Instead, to secure your pin, just bend it sideways before covering it with clay. That way it won't come off.

@Meep142 5 лет назад

Thanks. Now I know because I was considering using super glue. Thanks again.

@TLHS55 5 лет назад

Duh, clearly you weren't watching the video, she showed how to bury the eye pin in the clay to secure it.

@isa03_98 5 лет назад

Hello, i would begin with polymer clay but i don't know which clay (fimo) should i buy, can you help me ?

@KalyanaDesignTutorials 5 лет назад

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@es7691 5 лет назад

@@isa03_98 she did say that you can use any clay. buy whatever clay is in your budget or colour range.

@sabrinalouise1298 6 лет назад

This video was great! I really can’t wait to start working with polymer clay 🙌🏻😍

@Ryx777 Год назад

Amazing! Soooo many tips and actually many I've never seen before. So helpful! Thanks

@peacenlovegirl1 3 года назад

Best video for clay beginners. Thank you!!

@brendadavitidis4792 5 лет назад

Excellent video, clear voice, moved along quickly, and fabulous tips, as soon as I sort my craft studio I'm going to have a go making some charms, Thank you

@aprilskies1051 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video. I learned so much from it. I'll never be able to make cute shapes like you but I now know the basics on different types of clay and how to use it. 😊

@sarahw6035 3 месяца назад

This video was ABSOLUTELY helpful!! Thank you! ❤

@AlvarM 4 года назад

This is amazing, thanks a lot. Also, so adorable when you show people how to condition with body heat and breath, I chuckled after seeing that!

@shaindarkart5412 7 лет назад

a ball end dotting tool is very different from a toothpick..there are some effects you get with a dotting tool you just cant get with a toothpick so instead you could use the ball end of a match stick.

@livvyloves9643 7 лет назад

DarkestArt use the ball end of what? I'm a beginner at polymer clay and would love your help!

@shaindarkart5412 7 лет назад

@Livvy Loves...use the tip of a match stick..the part you light..or just use a nail dotting tool.:)

@beazabiny2393 7 лет назад

just take a bobby pin

@andied6207 7 лет назад

Or dip a toothpick in superglue or paint and let it dry, then redip it and let it dry again, keep doing that until you have the ball tip size you need. =)

@quynhle8283 6 лет назад

DarkestArt, I actually found that cutting the pointy end of my toothpick and sanding down the edges really helped!

@Rendosian 7 лет назад

I wish I had had this video when I started. This was awesome!

@canvasdrop_art 2 года назад

Thank you so much for making such a detailed video. It gave me a lot of insight and I am excited to start my own little polymer clay projects.

@bronwynoneill2760 2 года назад

Loved the popstickle stick tip! Thank you!

@lynnburton642 7 лет назад

Very informative for beginners. Well done! Thanks!

@elliefoster420 6 лет назад

Tried my first piece with polymer clay yesterday, and I was so confused why mine turned out the way it did vs how other people's pieces look online. This just answered soooo many questions.

@mrsmac1974 4 года назад

Just stumbled across your channel and I’m fascinated. Thanks for all the tips and tricks and being willing to share.

@crystalmoney4490 2 года назад

You're so thorough and clear and HELPFUL!!!!!!! YAY!!! Thank you!!!

@KittyLovesGlover 5 лет назад

so, that means i CAN mix my sculpey 3 with another to salvage it, good! newbie here, thanks for the tips! subscribing :)

@vapx0075 5 лет назад

Oh, did you have an 'OH Gawd It's Even Melted Onto The Scalpel' moment too? I wonder what that rainbow will look like with a dose of beige in each colour. :(

@ldnyc62 6 лет назад

Excellent! Very thorough video on how to use clay! Thank you!

@jsilver9700 3 года назад

This was soooo helpful! Thank you so much. I'm getting back in to polymer clay crafts, after a 15-year hiatus, and there was so much of this I had forgotten or never knew.

@bellarozakis2556 4 года назад

This was SUPER helpful! Thank you!

@Vampwars 7 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I have yet to do anything with polymer clay & was very curious about how to properly use it/take care of it. This will help me out a lot with my upcoming projects!

@sparklingeyes4jay 7 лет назад

THANK YOU!!! This video was soooo helpful. The wisdom from someone more experienced is so very valuable. Can't wait to see the rest of your videos.

@halliegalloway6473 Год назад

SOOOOO grateful for this video! Thank you!

@BeccatheBaka 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for your time and energy making this video!!! :3 attempting to learn this new craft doesnt feel overwhelming anymore since you put all the answers in one place. thank you!!!

@AVspectre 4 года назад

Really fantastic set of tips - thanks! I always am curious to work with polymer clay, but nervous that I’ll waste what I buy through silly mistakes. This gives me more confidence to incorporate it into my projects. :)

@paratenichost348 5 лет назад

SOOO helpful! I just want to make myself a keychain, and this really helped. 😁 Your charms are out of this world too! 😮🖤

@mnossy11 2 года назад

Amazingly helpful!! I played with this type of clay a lot as a kid but now that I’m an adult, I realized I don’t actually know how to make something polished and high quality with clay. Super super helpful!

@carlycharlesworth1497 3 года назад

Wow, what a wonderful video! I am just starting making things with polymer clay. I got a set for Xmas last. I have no idea what I am doing but this video taught me a lot! Thank you for the video!

@egypt4000 7 лет назад

These were terrific tips . Everything I needed in one video. Thank youuuu!!! :)

@MandeeSparkle 4 года назад

Thank you so much for the tips! I am literally starting out with polymer clay right now and I have been so nervous.

@rhodgierchua7898 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing your knowledge about clay. Very Helpful!

@EricMintaAsare 2 года назад

Very detailed video, answered all my questions and more. Good job 👏👏👏

@cabalse 5 лет назад

A really good bunch of tricks and tips! Thanks

@luisamaflohe 5 лет назад

This is definitely helpful! It's my first time on your channel (also using polymer clay) and I am about to watch them all hahaha.... so complete and well explained! Great peace as well. Just great. Thanks for making this video! Have you ever work with thermoplastic pellets? I've been trying it because it's supposed to be biofriently but I do not fancy its finished look. I wonder if i'm doing something wrong.

@heathersullenberger5014 Год назад

Most helpful beginners video I’ve watched so far!

@soniatriana9091 3 года назад

Wow! Your tips on learning to use clay are excellent! Plus, I didn’t even know that all those products are useful & available! Thank you for being so kind by sharing so much valuable information👏🏻👏🏻

@yvonnetomenga5726 5 лет назад

👍Fantastic video! You may only do polymer clay as a hobby, but your video is very professional. I was amazed at how clear all your photography was so I could see exactly what you were describing. Plus, you answered questions I hadn't even thought ask, like mixing brands of clay. You've revived my interest so I can't wait to get started. Thanks for all your hard work on preparing this video and sharing your knowledge, experience and creativity.🥂🖖

@oldbaldfatman2766 6 лет назад

March 26, 2018---Thank you for an informative and helpful video even though I'm not into crafts. After 15 years, got back into modeling in late 2016, but this time instead of aircraft/armor, going for 1/35th scale zombie/apocalypse dioramas. Been learning a lot from the train, doll house, etc. people. Never worked with Milliput before, so it's a learning experience when trying to alter a figure and now, thanks to your video, thinking of different ways I can use polymer clay.

@JessicaGhali 3 года назад

You've answered questions I didn't even know I had. Thankyou!!

@rachaelcroot59 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this amazing video Rachy. I've been considering polymer clay (like I really need another craft though 😅), and your video was so well done and very, very easy to follow. Thanks again!