How to bake Polymer Clay for Beginners

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Hey everybody!
I got so many questions on how to bake polymer clay so I decided to make a short video about it. It covers what polymer clay actually is and why you have to bake it. I will show you what things you will need and some tips on the process! I hope you will find it helpful!
Things you will need:
Oven
Oven thermometer (optional, if you have a good oven that has accurate temperature)
Oven-tray
Foil/baking paper
Step by step:
Put your creations on a small sheet of baking of foil or baking paper and then on the oven-tray
Look for the recommended baking temperature on the clay and preheat it to this degree
After preheating put the clay on the tray in the oven, centring it on the middle rack for even heating
Look for the recommended baking time and bake it that long
Open the windows to ensure fresh air
Turn off the oven and put on oven gloves to put out the oven-tray
Wrap around a towel to slowly cool down the clay
Is there an alternative to baking the clay?
Yes!
You can use air drying clay!
DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE (except it is clay that is made for microwaves like Fimo air microwave)
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!
Have a wonderful week!
~mako
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@Reshireka 10 лет назад

When it comes to thermal shocking your polymer clay, I move polymer clay straight from the oven to a bowl of ice water, it hardens the polymer clay even more and brings out translucence better. I have never gotten any cracks or anything and the creations never seem to break! You can look it up on videos, I know some users have reviews on the technique. :3

@KH0LRA 4 года назад

Came here trying to rekindle my childhood clay obsession only to find that Mako also does polymer? Only knew you through watercolor lol

@beepinbopin 4 года назад

WAIT SAME

@rosa6745 3 года назад

By any chance do you know when your clay is done baking?

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Aww that makes me happy to hear! Making things out of clay is fun!

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

So happy that it helped you! And thank you for asking me, if I could make such a video! I would have never thought about that. But I think it can help some people that are new to polymer clay. Oh, and also, I wouldn't use random cheap polymer clay. X_X I once bought something and it stank SO horrible. I never ever used it again....

@rubydacherryiscute 3 года назад

my clay was smoking

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

That makes me happy to hear! ^__^ Thank you for taking time watching them!

@varshasoni1545 3 года назад

Can we use microwave oven as well? Please reply

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like my videos! You basically just need some glaze that works with polymer clay and a brush, if the glaze doesn't come with a brush. And then you just glaze it like you would paint it on and let it dry. :)

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

I use fimo soft and it is really to let behind finger prints. What helps is to use gloves so you don't have any fingerprints or you can use harder clay like fimo classic. It is harder to work with, but you leave less fingerprints behind. But I also try to smooth everything out and/or blur everything! And yes, you can use chalk pastels for painting as well, if you want to make like cookies a bit more realistic. But you would usually use acrylic paint for the colouration!

@plae3159 4 года назад

I love how simple and helpful this guide is!

@NTINA87981 11 лет назад

i have seen a lot of videos for polymer clay but you are the first person that made me understand it all!!!!!!!!!

@NatSilva 8 лет назад

I love how you pronounce Oven :)

@nunyabizzness6604 5 лет назад

Someone thinking what I’m thinking xD

@heavierthanheaven88 3 года назад

Short, sweet, and straight to the point!!! Thank you.

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

Aww I am so glad to hear that!

@Yaris510 7 лет назад

An excellent instructional video (I've never baked FIMO, or any other type of polymer clay before, and was feeling quite anxious) - thank you for uploading!

@chendatenni9316 3 года назад

Exactly what i was searching ! Clear, cute and short 😍✨ Cheers !

@korei2920 7 лет назад

This video will be very helpful for me bc i just got a 30 pack of clay for xmas and it is my first time using clay. Thx so much this will truly help me alot!!!!!

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

You can use air drying clay instead, so you won't need an oven! :)

@lolia6498 3 года назад

hi, i was wonderiing if its bad for your oven because after baking the clay, there will be fumes and i dont want the fumes to make my food toxic

@cmaea.4169 3 года назад

Can I use aluminum foil??

@elisasicilia1425 11 лет назад

I used the exact method that you said and it came out amazing thanks so much! It was the first time I have ever done that so it was a really big accomplishment for me!

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

Ohh, that is a good idea! I actually had a necklace like that!

@yaaessieapeadu 2 года назад

Thanks for alerting not to bake it along with food! I was literally going to do that!

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

The difference is that fimo effect has different effects like it can get a little bit translucent or has nice glitter in it or it can glow in the dark. Fimo light and basic are almost the same. They harden on the air and there are only 2 different colours I think. The main difference is that fimo light is for objects where weight is an issue. Fimo classic and soft are almost the same. Fimo classic is harder to knead and soft is much softer. I use Fimo soft because it is the easiest to use! :)

@megamind3757 5 лет назад

I watched a 14 min video that told me nothing and you managed to give me all the info I needed in 2 minutes....THANK YOU

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

I would choose the lowest temperature that you can find on the package and bake it at the average time. Or maybe the longest time. Let's say the one clay says 20 mins, the other one 30. So I would bake it 30 min, because 10 mins more wouldn't damage the other clay. Because it is more important at what temperature you are baking than the time. :)

@IssytheGymnast 11 лет назад

This was SOOOOO helpful. I did not know how to bake it until now.

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Yes. :) Check out the package of your clay first. They usually say it is save. But I wouldn't use random cheap clay because it took ages for me to get rid of the smell. T_T

@moominpug8742 4 года назад

Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is extremely toxic and I would not bake in any oven used for food (even much later) as leaves a coating/film on the oven which then can send off fumes that will get into food.

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

I would bake it at the recommended temperature and just wait about 30 min. If it has not harden enough, I would just bake it longer. The important thing is to don't bake it at a higher temperature. So it is okay if you bake it 30 min or longer, even if you have a part that is only 3 mm thick, because the time is just the minimum. So as long as you keep the temperature, you can bake it longer!

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

You can glaze the baked clay whenever you like. :)

@adammichael9146 2 года назад

This was so good and informative for newbies like me!

@britanniametaldetecting3435 5 лет назад

your accent is so cool LOVE it

@chemaroo 2 года назад

Thank you so much! It’s my first time doing this because I have a project so I decided do something like this. 😊

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

You can buy glaze for polymer clay and then you can glaze your creation after you have baked it. Just like you would paint on it or how you would apply nail polish! :)

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

No, most of the polymer clays are meant to be baked in the oven. But Fimo has a clay that is for the microwave. It is stated on the package. But usually you can't use microwave for polymer clay.

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

Yes. :) But if you bake a lot of polymer clay and regularly, maybe you want to get a small oven just for your clay.

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

So glad it helped!

@daya-kuracy3539 9 лет назад

do you have to bake it? my mom wont let me near the oven. -_- (Edit: thanks guys for the answers but I made this five years ago when I was 11 Lmao, and well, I have my own toaster oven now)

@rrun13 9 лет назад

Ha yes it needs to bake

@purplepandakid 9 лет назад

Either ask your mum to put them in the oven for you, or buy air dry clay (you don't need to bake it) ^-^

@ashleyycxrr6685 9 лет назад

dolly productions buy a microwave oven or even use an easy bake so that will bake it with it not burning as easy

@OceanSwimmer101 9 лет назад

dolly productions If you want it very soft then no, you don't have to bake it. But If you want it hardened, then yes.

@daya-kuracy3539 9 лет назад

thanks for all of your help! but I sored a toaster oven for 5 bucks and my mom allows me to use it!

@bellablue9520 2 года назад

Thank you for the great tips. I will be working with my first polymer clay projects soon and this is good to know. ❤️

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Usually the colour turns a little bit darker and the clay looks dull/matt. But you just have to stick with the instructions! And you glaze it after you baked the clay. :)

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

I would use foil and make something like a holder to support the clay on standing. :)

@jasminelai7464 10 лет назад

I knew you would start with a heart! :D

@makoccinos 10 лет назад

Jasmine Lai Haha, how did you know that!

@jasminelai7464 10 лет назад

It's most common... .3.

@kaylynnstanley828 10 лет назад

Very self explanatory!! I will definitely use this video

@linsteahousediynailslife665 10 лет назад

I was searching for polymer clay tutorials, and then I was like, "wait this name looks familiar"! Hehehe.

@makoccinos 10 лет назад

Lin's Teahouse: DIY ♥ Nails ♥ Life Haha! :D

@cheesesydogs99 12 лет назад

i love your tutorials, they make me wanna start making things outta clay :D

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

I always use baking paper when I bake my charms!

@uksumo6843 2 года назад

Thanks for the video, I've made my girlfriend a present out of polymer clay and this video is just what I needed 💯😉👊

@GrindTheIdiotOnline 9 лет назад

My polymer clay didn't come with baking instructions!

@ashleyycxrr6685 9 лет назад

MrmappyINOF™ try to bake it for 10 mins increase slowly and carefully watch it until it is cured

@ashleyycxrr6685 9 лет назад

Just bake for 10 mins first at 275 or 250 f and increase by 5 until its fully hardened and let it cool down in between because when its warm it will be a little softer than when its cold

@Yipper64 6 лет назад

ashleyy cxrr so do you know what would happen if the clay isnt bakeable? because im in the same boat but im not sure if its even bakeable. i know this was 2 years ago but if you are still on youtube and get this it would help.

@Yipper64 6 лет назад

btw i tried baking it, and it melted very fast. it started it at 275 so maybe its more like 250?

@dean8315 6 лет назад

GAMING : SENSEI :][ you'll end up with clay soup

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

You can use any oven where you can adjust the right temperature! If you use different kind of brands, I would try baking it at the average temperature and time. So it is not too hot and not too cold for the clay!

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

Ohh, yeah, it is important to cool them down slowely. :)

@NextJenCreations Год назад

This was extremely helpful thank you so much!!!!!

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

You don't have to glaze it, if you like it the way it is!

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

I am glad I could help!

@rouyeii5599 9 лет назад

Mako, I want to thank you for posting the video :D I have 2 questions. How long do you preheat the oven? And what is the temperature when you preheat?

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Thank you! So glad it could help you!

@agstylestars5340 9 лет назад

This is very helpful! The only question I have is what if the chemicals come off the clay and stick to the inside of the oven. Couldn't that effect your food? Can that happen and how?

@Makoccino 9 лет назад

AGStyleStars The clay is non-toxic but you still shouldn't bake the clay with food at the same time! So as long as you don't do that, you can use the oven for food as well! Also I would recommend leaving the oven open when you put the creation out. Just in case!

@agstylestars5340 9 лет назад

makoccino thank you for the help! I really appreciate it :-) I'm new to this polymer clay thing so I'm just starting to learn ;-)

@Icarus._02 7 лет назад

AGStyleStars :

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

This is great! I'm glad!

@AdieuAlle 5 лет назад

Usually I just bake it for like 4 minutes and 30 seconds

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Thank you! I hope it helped!

@jt0384 7 лет назад

Hi, I'm having a hard time deciding the length of time. It's my first time and I don't want to mess up my project. The packaging (Premo) says 30 degrees celsius per 6 mm, but what do I do with the project is more 3D? The dimensions are about 40 mm x 18 x 28 (L x H x W). Should I go with the 40mm (= 3.5 hours, which seems extreme for something that looks so small). OR do I calculate the cubic measurements? Sorry for the long questions but would really like some help please! :(

@primo6790 7 лет назад

julieee I'm not sure if you solved your problem yet but I'll answer anyway. I would certainly bake it longer than the 30 minutes but probably not as long as 3 hours. Just as something to note, I've heard many people get better results if they bake their creations for longer than the recommended time, and I'm sure you can bake your creation for hours as long as it doesn't exceed the recommended baking temperature. The moment your temperature reaches or exceeded the burning temperature, (which is usually 350° F), that's when you should start worrying. But if you are using light colors, you might get some discoloration or slight browning the longer you keep your clay in the oven. TL:DR - As long as you don't have to use the oven to cook something within the time frame of you baking your creation and as long as you don't reach the burning temperature, your creation should be fine to bake for a few hours. Q

@primo6790 7 лет назад

julieee But also note that your clay (Premo) might have a lower burning temperature than 350° F, be extra careful and check. Burning the clay won't release any toxic fumes but it will release very foul smell.

@cherylcarter6426 2 года назад

Just what I needed.

@oveabit206 5 лет назад

Can I use a toaster oven instead? I usually make smaller charms and don't feel like wasting so much electricity by using the big oven. :|

@bxbblles 4 года назад

yes i use a toaster oven my mom let’s me use it

@FictionFaction 11 лет назад

your videos have such a happy feeling :3

@meganravizza5535 10 лет назад

Toaster ovens burn everything iv tired

@dawndelionest 11 лет назад

thank you so much for the explanation! i'm new at this and am kinda lost before this.

@MoonyagamiAndCatears 7 лет назад

I'm new to this and have been practicing with modelling clay, today I finally bought some polymer clay from Michaels ,do you have to bake them right away or can you leave them overnight and cook them the next day? (Too late to use the oven lol)

@Makoccino 7 лет назад

Yes! You can leave it overnight and bake them! Just put it somewhere where it doesn't get dirty or dusty!

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Yes, sure! :) I will note that!

@kpoptrash1433 7 лет назад

is it really safe to use my toaster oven I make food out of?

@noticemegenki6049 7 лет назад

Brittany Truman you'd have to give the oven time for the fumes to escape completely. So if you need the oven to make food that day do not use it to bake clay. Also never bake clay onto a baking sheet you are going to use for food. Keep the trays for food separate from the ones you use for clay.

@kpoptrash1433 7 лет назад

Notice Me Genki THANK YOU! this is what I did and I made a pretty cool looking dragon! ^^v

@noticemegenki6049 7 лет назад

Cuddles The Hamster yes, just crack it open.

@miavera2592 7 лет назад

dee deedee army?

@CT2507 2 года назад

excelent video. i threw the box my clay came in away like a total noob! so i have to test to see how long my clay needs. ;) cheers

@williamshakespeare164 8 лет назад

You say "oven" in a very dutch way. Are you dutch?

@Makoccino 8 лет назад

German :) I didn't realise I said it incorrectly XD

@williamshakespeare164 8 лет назад

You didnt say it incorrectly but just in a very dutch way so i thought you were dutch.

@joanneg.733 8 лет назад

maybe you are supposed to use a 'Dutch oven'...

@Gabrielaalvarezdogmom 5 лет назад

It is uh-ven just to help😊

@Makoccino 11 лет назад

No, you can only use microwave for specific clay like fimo microwave air! So please only use an oven or a small oven where you can adjust the temperature and the time!

@marelyndlg3283 9 лет назад

will play dough work?

@Makoccino 9 лет назад

+josie ponce No, it has to be a oven-bake clay!

@marelyndlg3283 9 лет назад

Where can you get polymer clay? And by the way please subscribe to my channel

@marelyndlg3283 9 лет назад

@n_rul_razanah5590 7 лет назад

Marelyn DLG I always buy it at daiso

@taleeeah2735 7 лет назад

Marelyn DLG nope

@michaelgale5032 6 лет назад

I love the way you say Oven........

@madisongross6529 7 лет назад

thank you so much this was very helpful for my mom and I

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

You are very welcome!

@hamsterloverforever1 12 лет назад

getting started and what u need and baking in it as well and some things to think about and all beginner stuff plz

@elisasicilia1425 11 лет назад

OMG thank you so much!!! :) you helped alot! And you just got a new subscriber because of it

@nuiharime608 11 лет назад

ok, thanks !! I will buy it right away!!

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Oh, I don't know, I'm sorry. I live in Germany and we have just Fimo. And it costs around 3.50 dollar for a small package, so I think it is a good price. Maybe you can look on the internet, if there are cheaper prices as well. Because sometimes I find even Fimo a lot of cheaper there!

@linsteahousediynailslife665 10 лет назад

I didn't know you have a polymer clay tutorial!!!! :D :D You are awesome!

@samarpreet4865 5 лет назад

I microwaved it instead of baking and it works!

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

I'm so glad it helped you! ^__^ I just wanted to make a basic video so everyone that is new to polymer clay know what is going on... XDD

@kiyoto6569 12 лет назад

How do I know when it is done? Like will the clay have a small gloss to it? And do I add glaze before I bake it or after? Awesome tutorial :D

@sakuramochi_art 10 лет назад

Thank you!!!! This was very helpful! Today I will bake my first polymer clay pieces :D

@makoccinos 10 лет назад

So glad it was helpful! Have fun!

@hashiu1677 6 лет назад

Actually this helped alot!I needed this thank you!

@banhanabread 11 лет назад

thank you very much you do very amazing stuff i like your channel very much

@romeedud1815 10 лет назад

yes thank you this was very helpfull i was afraid cuz my family sold our oven then i noticed i could use a toasteer oven thnx this was very helpful

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

That is awesome!

@thecoolsp6154 10 лет назад

This video helps because I always burn my charms so thanks

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

No, there are different types of polymer clays that you can bake. It was just an example. There are brands like sculpey, premo.. Just make sure the label says that you can actually bake it! Or that you are supposed to bake it!

@totallynotbooknerd 10 лет назад

Thanks! This was very useful!

@pinoykitchentv371 3 года назад

You're amazing! Awesome video Thank you for this information Have a nice day

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Oh, ich weiß nicht genau. Vll hast du einen in der nähe und könntest da gucken. Aber ich hab solche Anhänger aber auch im Müller gesehen. Da gibt es ja so eine Ecke für Bastler. Da müsste es irgendwo hängen.. Ich hab früher oft im Müller Bastelsachen gekauft, deswegen hoffe ich, sie haben nichts verändert!

@Ireland914 7 лет назад

Thanks for the pointers. I baked some polymer clay for the first time in a few years without having the recommended baking temps... let's just say things got a little crispy at the tips lol.

@rayhanbader5662 10 лет назад

This was very helpful thank you

@lilianavenegas4125 10 лет назад

this help so much thank you

@lizet3more Год назад

A life saver 🙌

@eyleendover6379 9 лет назад

Thanks for this video makoccino.Very easy to understand and follow.:)

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

Yeah, I find Fimo expensive here as well, therefore I buy it on ebay. Some shops sell a block for 1,50 € and usually you pay 2,50 € in a craft store. Which clay do you normally use? I also wanted to try the Fimo air because you get SO much clay and much cheaper...

@Makoccino 12 лет назад

I would bake it at the lowest temperature you can find on the package and bake it the average baking time. But I would suggest 30 mins as well. Let it cool down and if it is still too soft, put it in the oven and bake it a little bit (5 mins) and let it cool down again!