7 BASIC POLYMER CLAY HACKS all crafters should know - Tutorial on how to make better diy crafts
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Here are some basic, but important things every polymer clay artist should know. These hacks will help you make your DIY sessions much more fun. When I first starting making tutorials, I didn't know most of these, but now that I know these tips and tricks, I wanted to share them with you so that we can all become better polymer clay crafters together! Remember to Like and Share! =D
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hey, i noticed in the video that you mentioned used wax paper in the oven when baking clay. im not sure if that was just a mistake and you were actually using parchment paper, but i just wanted to make sure i pointed it out to anyone who sees this video in the future to _not_ put wax paper in the oven. it could melt or even catch fire! wax paper starts to melt around 200 degrees, which is typically lower than the temp you would use to bake clay. otherwise, great video!
Polymer is usually baked at 180 Celcius but yeah! Thank you for sharing that coz yikes!
@@Rikeilan ah, i should have specified i meant fahrenheit, haha 😅. polymer clay is cooked around 275F, whereas wax paper starts to melt around 200F
@@IsisNiko Ohhhh! Yeah that makes sense! That is really good to know, thank you!
So i have to use just aluminum foil?
@@howth_ you could use aluminum foil OR parchment paper. just no wax paper, as it will burn. i personally prefer to use parchment paper, myself
You can bake round pieces on top of cornstarch so they don’t come out with a flat side. It brushes off after baking. I also make tiny “donuts” of aluminum foil to bake my charms on so the bottom doesn’t burn. I reuse the foil, and the cornstarch can be reused a few times too, just make sure to not put it back with the starch used for food.
GIRL! Thank you thank you thank you! I am just getting started with polymer clay and this was SO helpful, especially about the sealant! :D
LOVE YOU KATIE!!!! 😍😍😘😘
The only 2 CZcamsrs I watch is you and Jackie. I love watching yalls older videos! :-)
wow i just found u on a craft video i feel so special lol
What id poly clay is too hard to work with it???
Usually I just perservere and keep trying (helps when you are watching CZcams to give you something to do) or heat it up with something like over the radiator or hairdryer.
THE HACK FOR THE TOO SOFT CLAY SAVED MY LIFE YOU GENIUS WOMAN
When I actually start using clay I'll have to remember this. This is weird to admit but I frequent your channel even though I do not craft with clay (yet). I instead needle felt and use your videos as inspiration to get me into an artsy mood. I am sure there are others out there that do this too... maybe? XD I stumbled onto you a little more than half a year ago when I was really depressed and you got me back in the game. My crafting got me focused again on other things and life got better. My mother and me have even taken it upon ourselves to start a project this week for the cancer patients (children) at the hospital down the street (5 minutes up the road). We are making little head bands with feathers (think 1920s head pieces) and all sorts of things adorning them. This way they do not feel so bare up top. Thank you for the inspiration to craft and to help others through crafting just like you do.
Omg nether did I but wen I got polymer clay I cheered up and started making more and more and was so happy now I am hoping to sell them on etsy u are so inspiring and I hope ur progect goes well sorry for speling mistakes bye tnk u
NerdECrafter- I recently learned that you can also use eye shadow on polymer in place of Pearl Ex or Perfect Pearls. Although the later two are far superior products, I did try the eye shadow trick as I had a bunch of cheapo pallets that I hadn't thrown away in pretty copper, gold, and other brilliant colors. I was blown away how awesome some of my pieces turned out.
Thanks for this tip :)
Thanks!
I dont have pearl ex so I have been using my eye shadows but it doesnt seem to be as nice looking .. I am going to invest in the mica powders after all.. a little at a time and with coupons of course..colored pastel chalks might be better but I dont have any of those on hand either
How do you use the eyeshadow? Knead it into the clay? Dust the outside before baking? I'm new and curious lol
You are a lifesaver! I was in dire need of a new material to add to my portfolio (I study applied art techniques) and I rushed into polymer clay. I had disaster after disaster! Now I followed your hacks and hey presto, hello doll!
Newest subscriber here! I love this tutorial, there were a couple I knew but the Vaseline or baby oil to soften hard or dried clay was a new one for me! And to think that I've been wasting money on "Polymer Clay Softener" at about $7.00 for a tiny 1 or 2 oz bottle--maddening! And the water based varnish, another big money saver! Thank you so much for the wonderful tips! I can't wait to dig into the rest of your channel.
If you don't want to use shaved pastels for coloring on clay (or mixing with TLS), I find that shaving off baked clay parts works too. Though I'm not a complete expert, this worked for me and it turned out amazingly.
my favorite hack was the baby oil one. my clay would always break apart and I couldn't be able to make charms but now that I've seen this video it has helped a lot. thanks Jackie
I already have your introduction memorized. Everytime I watch another one of your videos I secretly go along.
I love you videos
Keeo it up! C:
Omg vintage NerdE vids!! 😍 I've just got started with polymer clay and was hoping you'd have some tips. What a salty gem 🧂💎 ❤
Put a sheet of plastic between the book and the oily clay. Otherwise the oil may seep through the paper and into the paper of the book's cover. Thanks for a great vid.
Would you be better to use a few sheets of paper? I think that the point of the paper was to absorb moisture. Plastic would stop this happening.??
These are so helpful! I didn't know that nail polish remover can clean clay after its baked. And the one about clay that is too soft will help me a TON.
So many great tips! Wonderful video as always! :D
Thank you for the hacks! I just got some clay supplies and haven't started working with it yet. This will be a big help. Love your videos!! ❤️❤️❤️
Cool, thanks for the tips! Making my first serious polymer clay piece since high school, so excited!
Loved the hacks!! I've worked with clay for years, but most of your hacks were new to me!!
I'd like to add some tips. The pasta machine gets really dirty and leaves streaks. You can disassemble the machine to the bare minimum of just the rollers and crank, which will allow for easier cleaning and still works for rolling clay. For cleaning, take some paper towels and douse them with enough olive oil to make them very moist, but not drippy. Then run them through the machine at a snug thickness to clean the rollers.
Furthermore, polymer clay is PVC, which despite the claims of being non-toxic, is toxic and hormone-inhibiting. BAD. You can't simply wash your hands with soap and water after working the clay. Baby wipes don't cut it, either. You need oil to remove it. I prefer olive oil, because baby oil is a petroleum product, and that's gross. You can make your own wipes using paper towels and a plastic tub:
First, get a tupperware or re-use a baby wipes tub. Prepare the paper towels. Fold them so that they will stack into the tub. In a large bowl, add 1/2 cup olive oil, several drops of essential oil for scent (I like lavender) and 1 cup or so of distilled water. Whisk or stir vigorously until the mixture is well-blended, then IMMEDIATELY pour over the paper towels in the tub, so that they soak up the mixture before the water and oil separates. If you need more liquid, mix some more oil and water separately and them pour over. You can use these to clean your hands after working with clay. Afterward, use soap and water to wash your hands, or simply dry with a towel for nice, moisturized hands.
Alcohol works better than oil.
Kim beadyeyedbrat Kennedy Alcohol dries hands and if you're claying full time or have dry skin this can lead to cracks or bleeding. Oil keeps hands soft and claying without pain.
This was for cleaning the pasta machine not using on hands.
Right. Whoops. Well, useful tip all the same. Also, do oil your gears if you can take yours apart to the gears.
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please know you’re the reason why i started to sculpt with clay when in my early elementary years. i’m in high school now and i have my own business selling clay earrings.
omg THANK YOU!!!! I'm falling in love with your channel.
Omg! This is gonna help me so much!!!!! All of them were my favorite!!!! Love ya!
Thanks for taking the time to give these wonderful tips.
Awesome video as always! This has definitely inspired me to get crafting today :3
Those were awesome hacks ! Very helpful ! Thanks ! 💚✌️💚
this is a great video and very helpful!! I didn't know about the nail polish one xD
***** Pleasure =D
Hi lizhu :D
I think she said nail polish REMOVER, aka acetone. It is a good solvent that affects many polymers and plastics. Works well for what she suggests.
Thanks! These are often difficulties that happens to me while making clay charms. I enjoyed the video alot! 🙌
WOWWWWW Iv'e been searching on here for HOURS and then their was you I LOVEEEE YOUR HACKS keep the the good work and thanks for sharing
These are awesome girl! Thanks!! My favorite was the clay too soft and allow some the oil to absorb! Yay you rock
I've been following you for a while but never thought about trying clay myself till now so it was fun for me to go back and see retro Jackie lol
I learnt something new today!! Thank you for sharing!!
Awsome, this was extremely helpful for a beginner, and I would imagine even someone who has been working with clay. I don't know because I am just starting :)
Fantastic tips for sure!!
I love that you show the verithane. I was wondering how to get a shiny finish without the expensive craft store prices!
i'm really glad u made this video, now i can be ready for when i start making some cool stuff.
Love the vaseline & baby oil for softening clay!!!! I'm definitely going to use that hack 😍😍😍
Thanks for the simple, clear and useful suggestions!
The wood varnish is my fave. Thank you xx
This was freaking awesome!!!!!!! My cousin and me are going to start our adventure into Polymer clay and this will help us a lot!!!!!
I already knew the one about dealing with soft clay but the one to deal with hard and crumbly clay was new to me and might come in helpful as i bought a bunch of clay a couple years ago and never used it. I tried using some from an open pack back in february and it was really hard and crumbly but after i just worked it a bit it held together and was fine to work with. That rubbing alcohol/nail polish remover trick will come in handy too.
I'm definitely gonna get some of the varnish !!! Thanks 👍✨💕😊
Thank you Jackie!! It helped me a lot for a clay that was dry and crumbly!!
Thanks for those awesome tips.
Thank you so much! I have some hard clay, it was on sale at Michaels and in my joy didn't check them first. I was using TLS to soften it as I saw in some videos but it ends up really sticky, I'm going to try the baby oil today :) I have myalgia so kneading the clay for so long made it hard for me to make anything. So happy! :D
Thanks. number six helped me a lot. I've been trying to find a way to clean my clay
I love the paper to remove the oil hack. I have just been leaving mine on one sheet of paper over night, but this is so much more effective.
thank for the tips I am just learning si I will be following you at all times thanks you x
Omg thank you so much. I’ve been having issues with the dirt and clay getting in my works. Thank youuuuy
Thanks for this video, it learned me a lot of things for my polymer clay projects 😘
Thanks! My clay is hard, thought I had to throw it out! Cant wait to try the baby oil trick!
I love the one for soft clay. Your so smart Jackie! xD
Great info for us newbies! Thank you. Very helpful.
Great tips, thank you!
yay finally another video!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for sharing. They are all very useful.
AWESOME love your videos!
Love this. I used the wax paper and foil trick. Thanks so much ♥️
Thank you! This was really helpful!!!
Wow these are some really good hacks ❤️
I loved it and thank you for the varnish tip.
I need to get started & your tips are well taken ..thanks
Omgggg I looked online for how to soften hard clay and only found complicated tutorials..is it really as easy as adding baby oil or Vaseline!!! Ugh and I've been struggling with throwing it away and now I don't have to! Yayyy
Oh thank you so much, I just got a bunch of this new polymer clay and it's been super difficult to work with
Thank you so much! You've given me the courage to start making clay earrings 🥲🙏
coool! You have great hacks! Never stop creating. God Bless.
Thankyou so much this made me day
Awesome video, I learned a lot. Do you have a video on finishing your clay piece?
Thank you so much for this video!!
Thank you for this, I am just starting out with polymer clay and this helps me loads!
I learned some new tricks to my p clay issues! Thank you for sharing 🤩
I love the video! I soooooo needed these hacks!!!!! ty ty ty ty ❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome tutorial.
I am very new to polymer clay as in super new I haven't made anything yet! I do work in Metal Clay so I thank you for these hacks....I know they'll come in handy!
I'm new to using polymer clay and I found this tutorial very helpful, I've even saved it in my CZcams favourites list.
yay!
such a useful video! thank you :)
Thank u for this tutorial ❤❤
Thank you for very useful tips.
This was actually very helpful. Thank you
I've worked witb polymer clay for about a year. These are great tips!
excellent video so many helpful tips . thanks
Awesome and helpful tips just was newbies are looking for.
Just when I get started with my first clay work you upload this video :p I will definitely use these when I have too :D
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if you dont wanna buy a pasta machine you could also use a tortilla maker, it takes up less space
god of RAGE im mexican i have like 20 of these and no pasta machine ty for the tip :)
Welcome
Sombre kat my mexican friend
you can also use two coins at the side of the clay and roll it so it will get as thick as the coins
the best tips are always in the comments
Great tips, thanks for sharing!!
Great job!
These are so helpful thank you!!!
Thx so much! Super useful!
OMG THANK YOU THIS HELPED SO MUCH!!!
Thanks a lot! I can't wait to try out a pasta machine; it seems so perfectly useful.
This was really helpful! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much , it was really helpful
Thank you sooo much!My clay that i bought a few weeks ago is soo hard and crumbly!And now i know what to do!:D
Just starting with clay your video was awesome
Excellent! Thank you!
Vintage nerdecrafter going to be getting blown up on thr not another crap kit playlist ^^
omg.. jackie u really changed in the last few years! And about the hacks.. tysm for the tips!
:)
GREAT tips thanks
Cool tricks, thanks
Tips fast and simple. Thank you!
You just made my life easier ! Thanks a bunch