How to dry polymer clay

Learn how to bake polymer clay - the right way -with the best of them! Tips and strategies included as well as pitfalls to avoid.

Finishing polymer clay correctly can make or break your piece. In these articles and tutorials find out how to get the best professional finish all the way from baking to sealing.

Read this week's blog post to find out 13 things you should know about polymer clay, particularly if you're starting out.

Ginger Davis Allman on Instagram: "Soap and water does not work well to clean polymer clay and the associated dyes, pigments, and substances that we use in our art. What does work, though, is rubbing alcohol. It's also known as isopropyl alcohol or ispropanol. No, this isn't the kind you drink. Rubbing alcohol dissolves polymer clay, alcohol inks, paint, varnish (even dried varnish), liquid clay, and even uncured resin. It's an excellent solvent and it works VERY well as an all-purpose…

If you worked with air-dry clay before, you probably noticed that sometimes it can be easily damaged. Especially if you’re sculpting very delicate pieces. I’ve been using air-dry clay for almost ten years now, and along the way, I picked up a few techniques that can help strengthen it. Keep on readi

Make your own beads for jewelry and accessories with this polymer clay tutorial!

Polymer clay is a versatile medium for creating original figurines, jewelry beads, miniatures, and other craft projects. However, after baking the clay, you may wonder what to do if it is still soft? We researched common problems with working with polymer clay related to baking it in the oven. So, dive into your next clay […]

Air-dry clay and polymer clay are the two most common types of clay. Learn the differences, how to use both, and more in the guide below.

Today I want to delve into the topic of sculpting hands. It's one of the hardest things to get it right when making dolls. And I completely understand why! I've sculpted dozens of hands and just about a year ago I finally got it right. So don't beat yourself up if they don’t turn out perfect every time. It's so common! In this article, we will talk about how the right materials will help to get better results and look into my favourite sculpting techniques. Let’s sculpt some hands!

There are so many things that can be made from polymer clay, including jewelry, planters, ornaments, miniature figurines, and magnets, among other things. But if you’re a polymer clay crafter, the last thing you want is for your clay to dry out due to improper storage. How can you store polymer clay and keep it […]