Tips For Keeping Your White Polymer Clay Clean

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Video #498: Here's some quick tips to help you keep the lint, fuzz and pet hairs at bay, so that your whites stay white. More Info: www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor.
Topics Covered In This Video:
* Tips for Keeping Your Polymer Clay Clean.
* Light colors like white polymer clay get dirty very easily.
* Avoid getting clay dirty in the first place.
* Don't wear fluffy clothing like scarves and sweaters.
* No pets in studio when working with raw white clay.
* Keep work area clean and dust free.
* Wipe surfaces with baby wipes or damp cleaning cloths.
* Sticky lint rollers will help pick up dust.
* Keep hands super clean. Use sugar scrubs or other abrasive cleansers on hands to get lines and fingerprints clean.
* Roll soft translucent polymer clay in hands to pick up any bits of dirt or clay that might be on your hands while working on your projects.
* Once hands are clean, avoid touching clothing.
* Keep pasta machine, tools and all surfaces as clean as possible.
* In a future video I will show you how to remove dirt from polymer clay if it has already got onto the surfaces.
* Related Video: Polymer Clay Pasta Machine Cleaning Tip 1 Baby Wipes... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
* Related Video: Using Translucent Clay To Clean Pasta Machine Tip 3... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
* Q&A... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
* Polymer Clay Tutor... "Make what you love... Love what you make."

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@Kumutuna Год назад

As a new person to polymer clay. This chanel is like the bible to me. Thankyou

@PolymerClayTutor Год назад

That is a very kind thing to say, Thank You!

@NalaShore 10 лет назад

I also lit a candle close by, the flame burns the lint flying around. Got the tip from my doctor 'cause I work with fabrics and am allergic to dust so, a candle is useful too, plus a scented one is inspirational and calming :)

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

***** That is an interesting idea, never heard of that one.

@karenlal9242 7 лет назад

ooo good idea I'll try that as well!! thanks

@dontstahpyarockin9667 8 лет назад

Dang white clay is a diva

@PolymerClayTutor 8 лет назад

It sure is!

@RameyRocks 10 лет назад

No matter how I scrub my hands and wipe my area down my white clay always always always gets lint and such in it. It is so frustrating. And my aunt has ordered 8 snowmen for me to make her!!!!

@aileenxherrera 10 лет назад

Use rubbing achohol and q-tips to remove finger prints and lint . Do it before baking ever so gently put the rubbing achohol on the q-tip and rub the polymer clay figure gently.

@mihhi 9 лет назад

This was very helpful, I'll definitely try these tips out! And I thought Iwas the only one who got dirt on my polymer clay!

@susieq5069 8 лет назад

lots of great tips! especially using the lint roller on your surface and using the translucent clay on your hands. I love all your videos hope you keep them coming

@Joysclay1 10 лет назад

Great common sense ideas to keep the area clean before starting your project, I love neatness, especially when one puts so much time into a project. So this was very helpful because it is a problem for many! Thanks again Cindy, you're so helpful in so many way's!

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Keeping white polymer clay clean can be a real pain! Here are some tips for avoiding getting it dirty in the first place... #polymerclaytutorials #polymerclaytips

@Ulexcool 9 лет назад

Ok, besides from keeping the workspace clean do you have any other tip? Because this is very pointless...

@PolymerClayTutor 9 лет назад

+Ganil Ganilder - There's lots of tips over at my www.polymerclaytutor.com blog.

@remytuck8039 8 лет назад

+PolymerClayTutor I didn't think this was pointless. A lot of people don't realize that clothes are one of the biggest culprits! My kids now know not to come anywhere near my workspace with dark clothing on. I sculpt in white polyester tank or I've heard of people using white lab coats. Thanks for the tips.

@susieq5069 8 лет назад

+Ganil actually she pointed out a few ideas besides keeping work surface clean...

@heleneharmon715 8 лет назад

Started with watching one of your videos and now going them all. Thank you for all the tips on clay as I am a beginner...and hooked!

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments and suggestions for upcoming videos! I really appreciate everything you guys have to say. The Polymer Clay Tutor world has really exploded lately on RU-vid, our Blog, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and Twitter! So much so that I am having a hard time responding personally to every message... but I PROMISE that I read every one! If you need an answer to your question and don't get one right away... it probably has been answered on our blog at www.polymerclaytutor.com Just use the search box there to find your answers lickety split! Thanks for being here and keep those comments coming!

@blackdragon7465 9 лет назад

Ohhh my goodness thank you for this. I have always wanted to use white clay but haven't for fear of dealing with fuzzies!

@JoannatheSuperFox 8 лет назад

I cover my whole working area and tools with plastic when I'm done that way it keeps the lint out of the area while not working!

@PolymerClayTutor 8 лет назад

Great tip!

@cathypugh9519 9 лет назад

Love the lint roller idea! Thanks.

@katyrogers8595 9 лет назад

Lint roller! Of course, brilliant! Can't believe I didn't think of that. I just got a new lamp (yay!) but when I turned it on I saw tons of lint and dust floating in the air! Grr!! I might have to save up for an air filter. Thanks for all your great tips!

@CuteL0Lipop 10 лет назад

Thank you soooo much! This helped a ton! Especially the other non baked clay one!

@elizabetha.weldon5224 8 лет назад

Thanks for all the cleaning videos. Very useful. Elizabeth

@corneater23 10 лет назад

Also i got my counter top convection oven! I changed my mind about getting the kitchenaid oven, it was a bit too small for my projects so i went with the hamiltonbeach oven that other polymer clay ladies use. Its pretty roomy, 13 inch long and 9 inch high interior. I cant wait to get started :D

@pattipike53 10 лет назад

Once again, thanks. I've just started working with polymer clay...using for one specific project and am using just white and black. I have been frustrated because my white has been so dirty looking. This was very helpful! It helped me see that even my fingers were transferring the black clay to the white. I'd like to add a tip of my own that I discovered in my short time of working with clay. I've been using Kato, and this brand is the only one I have had experience with. It is very sticky and difficult to clean up, but I found that cleaning my work surface with goo gone cleans it right up, and wiping my hands down with coconut oil not only removes all the clay, but makes my hands feel nice, too. Thanks so much for generously sharing your expertise. I love you tube for this reason...so many people willing to share what they have learned from their experience. Keep up the excellent work.

@rustileearts3634 9 лет назад

A lint brush!? Brilliant! Such a simple and very effective solution. Thank you!

@rustileearts3634 9 лет назад

Rusti Lee Arts I also use an air purifier in my art studio. It really helps pull a lot of lint, dirt, dust and hair out of my office. Its the best $100, I ever spent. And it helps with allergies. Yay!

@Spectral725 10 лет назад

thank you so much i have been having so much problems with my clay and i use baby wipes but it never get it super clean cant wait to use the clothing roller method

@Tribaluk 10 лет назад

As always great video! Could really do with watching the next video as I want to start a project using white.

@dawndeluca1137 10 лет назад

I use a pair of snug fitting surgical type gloves when using any light coloured clay. That is after doing the baby wipe clean. Will now add the lint roller, great idea as there is carpet in the room where I do my clay work. Thanks for that tip :-)

@CraftyMints 10 лет назад

This was so helpful, thank you!! The sugar scrub idea was especially good;D

@sandradavis847 10 лет назад

Great tutorial! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

@briannabarclay952 9 лет назад

this is really helpful! thnx!

@quixotickitty720 9 лет назад

Thank you PolymerClayTutor for your amazing videos! i have subscribed as I find them most helpful! :) I was just wondering where did you get your amazing desk cubbies from? (the black ones against the wall) i need something like that in my little studio to keep it clean! :) xx

@LoveLandforChrist 10 лет назад

Thanks Cindy

@charlotteisabella7049 9 лет назад

Thanks! This video helps me al lot!😘

@AngelChase24 10 лет назад

i got trouble on how to keep my clay clean... thanks for the tip!

@iseejewelz3874 8 лет назад

totally subscribing.

@Turtle_Collects 9 лет назад

i was wondering if you could tell me how to keep my clay from sticking to my hands and my paper plate when im making something or rolling it out

@karenlal9242 7 лет назад

Not sure if you mentioned this in the video, but using a piece of translucent clay really works better than anything out there to clean up. After a wipe down with lysol or alcohol wipes, just use it like a sponge and rub it/roll it around the entire work area, pasta machine, roll it in your hands, tools, etc, and it will take away ALL the ugly dust :) I wouldn't hesitate to keep an entire block of translucent clay dedicated to cleaning (not all at once, just little pieces at a time), its totally worth it, it will save more clay in the end and heartache. Especially if you have some scrap translucent clay leftover. I also use a knife/blade to pick out tough pieces of dust and discard that into the blob of translucent cleaner clay, it will make it softer, I use the premo regular translucent because it's not that useful for me, it bakes too dark and yellowish for me so I prefer the fimo white or even premo white translucent (haven't tried it yet), but even rubbing lotion or baby oil to make it stickier (not too much though) and softer so it works better as a dust magnet.

@iseejewelz3874 8 лет назад

OMG where is that organizing wall from? I have to know So I can buy it

@andrezacosta7775 6 лет назад

doIt helped a lot! My biggest problem is with the dogs. Even when they are not around, there are hairs everywhere and even if the room has been cleaned, hairs spread very fast!

@usoppfangirl8153 7 лет назад

What I did before I saw this video was I'd take a flat blade and cut off the pieces with dirt on it. 😅

@TinyLlamaCharms 10 лет назад

Do u think u can make a video on how to get those black streaks out of your pasta machine? No matter how many times I've tried to clean it they're just still there!

@xSprupx 10 лет назад

Have you guys done a video for glazing yet? I don't know if I had already asked but I seen your glaze up there, would love to hear thoughts on different ones or see a quick versus video. :)

@francis234 10 лет назад

have just started to work with fimo and have a couple of questions actually. First how long can I wait to bake something that I made, one day one week? And how do I keep my hands from transferring color to different pieces, example: making a red piece with white accents?

@najwastuck6163 7 лет назад

Hi there, could you let me know how to avoid black polymer bleeding on/staining white or even other light colored polymer when mixing. Thank you in advance

@PolymerClayMichelle 8 лет назад

thank you, this was really helpful! :)

@theresalyon7779 10 лет назад

Love your tutorials. You've motivated me to try polymer clay. I'd love to see something made with translucent clay. It doesn't look translucent in the block.

@Tribaluk 10 лет назад

It goes a little more translucent once it's baked, I find it's great for covering glass tea light holders n such like as the light shines through the clay and it looks beautiful.

@lisamalterud 10 лет назад

thanks for the tips : )

@vjmccray 10 лет назад

On another subject, have you ever thought of doing a video on the applique technique?

@meetthelustys 2 года назад

Anyone know why my pasta machine is leaving grey marks on my white clay?

@xluvxmexnot 10 лет назад

I like to use alcohol swabs to clean the dirt and strong colors that rub off on lighter clay.

@jaygladiator7252 10 лет назад

How do you make your clay not dusty when you bake it

@loe1920 10 лет назад

How do you make fruit cane

@wichariahi4965 6 лет назад

Thank you so much

@KysEcstacy Год назад

I never get problems with lint but i get pigments stuck on my hands and it ruins everything

@karenlal9242 7 лет назад

My kitty passed away this year after 18 years :'( But I don't think I would have been doing clay if she was here, I'd be worried if she ate it or became exposed to the craft stuff, now that I have no pets, and no children in the house, I can do anything I want, but still miss my beloved kitty, I'd find a way to keep her with the clay (just don't let her inside the room hehe) if she was still here :(

@emilyc.7041 7 лет назад

Aww, Sorry for your loss! :,(

@mr.mayonnaise5488 5 лет назад

Karen Lal i have tons of pets, I just keep all my stuff in a tackle box and any other art supplies away from animals

@thegreedyworm3120 3 года назад

by GOD thank you, im so sick of the little hairs and fluffs

@Minecraftlover12365 8 лет назад

Every time I try to work my cats will jump on my desk and role on the surface when I'm not there

@artistgirl01 10 лет назад

Hi Cindy, I have only been working with polymer clay for the past few months and love your videos, they have been a great help in setting me on the right track. I was wondering if you could give me a few pointers, I have polymer clay beads that I made when I first started and I want to take the glaze off them, can you tell me if I can go ahead and sand them down with the wet on wet sandpaper. Thanks so much Cindy, :-). X

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi artistgirl01 Thanks for the compliments! To remove a water based glaze, you can soak it in rubbing alcohol. For other more stubborn glazes, try using acetone. Both of these methods are easier than sanding off a glaze.

@joykiefner5368 9 лет назад

Thank you and everyone else here! I am interested in make very small ruffles to use on ooak babies. Any ideas?

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi +Jay S Watch this video, it will help: Cleaning UnBaked Polymer Clay - Lint & Dust

@kotegawamikari5150 9 лет назад

What about baked clay?

@kotegawamikari5150 9 лет назад

#PolymerClayTutor how to clean baked clay?

@kwanza630 10 лет назад

Thank u for the tips u shown me. I have a question about tool and glosses. The first question is: I am fairly new at polymer clay design and don't have a lot of money for tools what can I use as substitute for the tools I need and the second question is I have use sculpey gloss glaze to give my piece a shine because I have a buffer tool but the gloss is leaving streaks in my work, what can I do to get the streak out or how can I polish my piece without spending money on product that I can afford and I love ur videos the tips the u share r very helpful thank u

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi Kwanza Hill If you have a buffer, you don't actually need to use a liquid glaze. Sanding with Polymer Clay Polishing and Sanding Papers and then buffing will give you a lovely shine. Especially if you add Polymer Clay Finishing - Renaissance Wax If you must use a liquid glaze, then make sure you have a high quality flat art brush to apply it with, that way you will get less streaks.

@kapiljain79 9 лет назад

But the translucent clay also gives you bits and pieces of that clay to your hand

@MarcusStaAnaBurSelF 8 лет назад

your right thats ehat happen in my polymer clay

@venusiandesigns 10 лет назад

I would like for you to show us how to clean the pasta machine. There's always some left over clay in it. Thank you, by the way love your videos.

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi venusiandesigns check out my channel I have done 3 videos on cleaning your pasta machine.

@tpab23 9 лет назад

hi, was just wondering what you use to make your clay on? i have gone through so much but they call seem to not work for me

@PolymerClayTutor 9 лет назад

Hi Talia Brown Are you talking about the work surface? I have been using a few different surfaces (see channel for videos) but I just got a glass mat and love it! We-R Memory Keepers Glass Mat Review for Polymer Clay

@baileyelizabeth8029 10 лет назад

PolymerClayTutor, My pasta machine's handle falls off a lot while I'm working with clay. I'm not sure if your machine has a detachable handle but, mine does and it's quite frustrating. Is there a way to make it stay better/longer with out falling? Thanks!

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi bailey bkaer Watch this: Pasta Machine Handle Fix To Stop It From Falling Out

@shanran07 4 года назад

Is that a UV lamp on your desk? Just curious what you use it for with clay? Also, how do you keep red clay from color transferring onto white clay?

@PolymerClayTutor 4 года назад

I use the lamp to cure UV Resin on Polymer Clay ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9XjSchhX7Q4.html And to keep red clay from transferring to white clay, wash your hands after working with red and keep your hands dry. (Also consider switching brands. Premo, Souffle and Cosclay don't transfer colors near as bad as SculpeyIII and Fimo.)

@alexisjones4949 7 лет назад

this is kinda off topic to this video, but I'm having trouble keeping pieces of my charm secure like a small bear arm for instance.. I make super tiny charms and I try to blend really good but no matter what I do I'll put it in the oven and take it out, then an arm will break off when it's finished cooling.. it's super frustrating.. I use fimo and premo clay , do you have any advice you could give me?

@katievono1615 7 лет назад

Alexis Jones sculpey bake and bond will help!!! It's like glue for clay. TLS ( translucent liquid sculpey) also works but bake and bond is a thicker consistency and it works a lot better. I also work with very small clay charms and I have never had a problem while using it. Also if you attaching and arm to a body kind rough up the part of the body before you blend so the clay can intertwine if that makes sense.

@susanwarner6048 9 лет назад

This is off topic but I have a question I hope to get an answer too. I have some beads that I didn't use that have already been cured and some have been glazed. Can I put new clay, from canes that I am ready to use, on those beads? Thanks, Susan Warner

@PolymerClayTutor 9 лет назад

Susan Warner Yes, but you may need to take the glaze off with some rubbing alcohol or acetone. Then use a little Bake and Bond to put the new canes on.

@usoppfangirl8153 7 лет назад

I have a question about what to do with spare clay. My WHOLE entire area where I work is covered in scrap clay. I want to get rid of it, but I don't want to hassle with the problem of putting every bit of clay in bags. Help?

@c.r.mcleod8959 7 лет назад

ALunarAnimation 312 ...You could get a couple of colours and roll them together to create a marble effect for beads etc.

@TheThrillofTheThrift 10 лет назад

Thanks for these great tips! I can never keep my white clay clean no matter what I do though. I was wondering if you have tips on cleaning the pasta machine? Thanks Cindy!

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi hazelidgal63 there are three videos in my channel on cleaning pasta machines. Here is the first one: Cleaning Polymer Clay Pasta Machines Tip 1 Baby Wipes

@TheThrillofTheThrift 10 лет назад

Thanks so much Cindy!!!

@TheThrillofTheThrift 10 лет назад

Hi Cindy I have a question regarding not just polymer clay but acrylic paints as well. I want to make an easter tree with a terracotta pot that's painted with acrylic paint and then decorated with polymer clay. Can the project be baked if painted first? Thank you

@maddiebohman342 10 лет назад

Also, how do you reduce a star cane... like a star fruit cane. I have made one but do not know how to reduce it.

@omurcex 10 лет назад

You may want to use children's playdough around it tightly after spraying water, and then reduce your cane to the desired thickness, and then you can easily remove the playdough and get your starfruit cane reduced :-)

@maddiebohman342 10 лет назад

thank you!!!

@usedtogiveadamnbutnevergav1960 9 лет назад

Im just starting, and I have alot of pets.. and they get on my table alot.. any tips?

@PolymerClayTutor 9 лет назад

Natalie D. Close the door. :) A lint roller helps too...

@susanwarner6048 9 лет назад

Hi Cindy, How can I keep my white clay clean when I am working white with other colors such as black. When I am smoothing it out the white begins to look gray. Thank You

@susanwarner6048 9 лет назад

Harean Park Thank you I will give it a try. Once you have made a cane out of black and white do you have a trick or tip on how to avoid the colors combining. I have trouble keeping the white clean once I have sliced it and put it on my desired surface.

@sofalvarez 4 года назад

I’ve seen people using parchment paper too

@eyleendover6379 9 лет назад

How can I texture polymer clay to look like curls on my dog?!! xx

@PolymerClayTutor 9 лет назад

micaylaandmax xx Try using a dotting tool to draw little swirls on the clay for fur.

@MarcusStaAnaBurSelF 8 лет назад

that happens in me too

@maddiebohman342 10 лет назад

when you say to use translucent, can you keep on reusing the translucent once you've used it??? Plz respond

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Hi Maddie, hi you can keep using the translucent until it is so dirty it turns gray. Then use it for scrap clay or for making faux stones.

@PetroicaRodinogaster264 6 лет назад

I have seen one artist cut the fingers and thumb off latex gloves so that no skin touches the clay.

@krisztafoldi 5 лет назад

I baked red-white candy canes for the first time (my first project ever), and the white turned transparent and pinkish. The latter is due to the red clay as I touched it with my hands, I assume. Why did the white turn yellowish and TRANSPARENT? What did I do wrong? Fimo clay, 100 degress, baked for 20 minutes. Please help me. Don't want to scr*w up the next canes.

@krisztafoldi 5 лет назад

The turned yellowish, pinkish and transparent.

@PolymerClayTutor 5 лет назад

Hi Foldi! It sounds like you used translucent clay rather than white. Translucent clay looks white before it is baked, so it tricks up a lot of people. Make sure the clay is very white a chalky looking and that is says white on the pack. That will fix your problem. 💖

@krisztafoldi 5 лет назад

@@PolymerClayTutor Yes it turned out I bought White effect. So stupid of me. Thank you.

@alexandergshvets 10 лет назад

Your my insperation

@JaneDoe-xl5be 8 лет назад

My problem with white clay isn't so much dirt and lint, but I am always getting what I can only describe as like a bleed from clays of darker colors. I always take every precaution to scrupulously clean my hands, tools, and work area before I work with white clay, but it doesn't solve the problem. It's not tiny flecks that are getting on the clay, it's more like a transfer of residual color. Has anyone else run into this problem?

@PolymerClayTutor 8 лет назад

+Jane Doe I am guessing you are using Fimo? If you switch to Premo you will have way less issues with color bleed and dirty clay.

@JaneDoe-xl5be 8 лет назад

+PolymerClayTutor Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. I really appreciate it! I actually am using Sculpey products exclusively. I try to stick with Premo (mostly due to your influence 😊), but sometimes use Sculpey III if the color I need does not exist in Premo. So, I do not recall if the problems happened when I was using Premo, Sculpey III, or a combination of the two. Do you still suggest using Premo exclusively? Could the Sculpey III be creating the same problem you were thinking was being caused by Fimo? Thanks again for replying! I just started working with clay a few months ago and I have learned so much from your videos and website. And perhaps more importantly, avoided so many headaches and stupid mistakes thanks to what I've learned from you.

@PolymerClayTutor 8 лет назад

+Jane Doe yeah I would stick to the Premo. SculpeyIII could be the problem as well. The reason I mentioned Fimo is because when I started working with the Fimo Professional I noticed the color transferred really badly. This is because water seems to make it more sticky, so if your hands get sweaty, the color smears. I had forgotten about that, since it was a long time since I had last used Fimo. I really don' t like the quality of SculpeyIII so I never use it, but as I remember, it too had issues with color transfer... especially if it was really sticky. It could be a water thing as well. With Premo, all you need to do is wipe your hands on a baby wipe after using a highly pigmented color, like Alizarin Crimson. But other than that, the color transfer is very minimal. Another clay that is easy to work with is Sculpey Souffle. It has a drier feel and you will have way less issues with lint or color transfer. Thanks for your comment!

@sofalvarez 4 года назад

Another tip is to use a fan, of course it has to be behind 😂

@corneater23 10 лет назад

I made a new account that i watch this on. I basically quit this account because its full of bugs. But to be honest there's really no point in creating multiple accounts seeing as how nothing we do will ever fix the g+ issues but whatever....... My new channel is called Buttered Lumps.

@alexandergshvets 10 лет назад

Ps I'm only 10 and I use my dad's channel I'm a girl

@PolymerClayTutor 10 лет назад

Thank you for saying that Alexander Shvets ! It is wonderful to have you here!