Polymer Clay 101: *Almost* Everything You Need to Know as a Beginner

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  • čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
  • Here’s almost everything you need to know when you start working with clay!! This is the kind of video I wish existed when I was starting, so I hope it helps out any new clay beginners or anyone looking to learn new tips and tricks :)
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    Timestamps:
    Intro - 0:00
    Polymer clay brands - 0:22
    Tools - 1:17
    Materials - 3:03
    Additional supplies - 5:15
    Common questions + tips - 6:46
    Where to buy clay/clay tools - 6:48
    What supplies to start out with - 7:07
    Buying colored clay vs. coloring it yourself - 7:44
    Work surfaces - 8:16
    How to keep clay dust-free - 9:01
    Clay’s too soft? - 10:16
    Clay’s too hard? - 11:17
    How to make icing without liquid clay - 11:53
    Securing findings - 12:21
    Scrap clay - 12:51
    Baking times - 13:23
    Pre-baking - 13:40
    Not sure where to start? - 14:25
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Komentáře • 312

  • @melissaohlrich2418
    @melissaohlrich2418 Před 6 měsíci +42

    You are a darling, thank you for sharing your talents with your viewers, doll. Im 46 years young and have finally found a hobby that looks incredibly fun, but difficult (the miniature world) however i am going to give it a go and enjoy my spare time making these little gems. You are such an inspiration. Great work, young lady 😊

    • @kayenne221
      @kayenne221 Před 3 měsíci

      Did you wipe your gush up after writing your comment?

    • @melissaohlrich2418
      @melissaohlrich2418 Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@kayenne221 i beg your pardon? Ha e I said something to you for you to be upset with me? My mistake, I was under the assumption my comment was for the creator of this content, not the viewers. Please forgive me...

    • @oceanman0929
      @oceanman0929 Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@melissaohlrich2418 No need to worry. The person who replied to you just made a crude remark for the sake of it. Your comment was very kind, and I hope that your venture into your new hobby goes well :)

    • @SusieLybarger
      @SusieLybarger Před 2 měsíci

      @@kayenne221Don’t be jealous, it’s so unattractive lol

    • @myrahunter131
      @myrahunter131 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@kayenne221you will be happier when you are kind. Isnt there enough meanness in the world? You are still loveable, but you won't know it if you are unkind.

  • @daphnemcdaniel3663
    @daphnemcdaniel3663 Před 9 měsíci +25

    This is an excellent video! As a beginner it has given me the information and tips to get going. I especially love the tips on using alternative tools if you haven’t yet purchased the real ones! thank you and I’m excited to get started!

  • @lisathomas1622
    @lisathomas1622 Před rokem +6

    Some people are natural teachers and leaders, that would be you young lady. Your presentation is thorough and easy to follow. You have many great skills. Thank you for sharing your perspective. If I were your parent I would be very proud. In another video you said “to their dismay” you made this into a business… they’d prefer you be unhappy doing what they want? I hope you never ever follow that option to please someone else. It’s your life. If they don’t realize the contribution to the world you’re making with this, please inform them I have spent many hours with children making art, and your videos are the ones I use with them to make inspired clay creations, even when we’re not using polymer clay. Your videos are well organized and the kids love that you’re young and started out young. You’re a true inspiration to your peers.

  • @XPixelSergeyX
    @XPixelSergeyX Před rokem +28

    Thank you so much for the video.
    I just started polymer clay and this is the most useful video ever!!!
    You're so good at clay you inspire me so much

  • @megapianofingers
    @megapianofingers Před 2 lety +4

    this video is absolutely amazing!! thank you for making such a comprehensive intro to clay art ❤️

  • @alejandrap9921
    @alejandrap9921 Před 2 lety +8

    I’ve literally never seen such a helpful video and trust me I’ve seen all of them. Thank you so so much!! This motivates me to make so many charms !!

  • @cherriaydelotte8327
    @cherriaydelotte8327 Před 3 lety +14

    I really appreciate how thorough your tutorial was🤗😁
    I’m new to this and I am so happy to have found your channel!!!!!!!

  • @MelS-ve9wd
    @MelS-ve9wd Před 5 měsíci +6

    What a great video, thank you so much for taking the time to share your genius tips with us!!! It's been so long since I've used polymer clay, that it's intimidating to figure out where to start. This is the most comprehensive video I've ever seen for beginners. I appreciate you so much!

  • @katiekay4516
    @katiekay4516 Před 2 lety

    I cannot thank you enough for this video! Thank you thank you! I'm just looking at clay crafting and I just didn't know where to start. This video is perfect! Thank you

  • @valehsantiago6057
    @valehsantiago6057 Před 2 lety

    This is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your process at the end.

  • @bella_gabrielle6
    @bella_gabrielle6 Před 3 lety +23

    I love your voice! You should definitely do more voice overs.

  • @gmac475
    @gmac475 Před rokem +2

    What an absolutely lovely tutorial! I loved it♥️

  • @shrutirathor9651
    @shrutirathor9651 Před 2 lety

    First Video and I already subscribed! So informative and yet structured and not confusing. Great work and your voice is so comforting!!!

  • @echostarpals
    @echostarpals Před 6 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much for this video. All the information and tips you shared are so helpful! I'm an intermediate polymer clay artist and I learned a lot of new things!

  • @sylviahoang1536
    @sylviahoang1536 Před 3 lety +36

    thank you so much for your wonderful tips! watching your polymer clay craft videos is sooooo satisfying. i recently purchased fimo clay and would like to learn how to sculp charms as well. ^_^

  • @janemills7636
    @janemills7636 Před rokem +1

    Excellent resource & so well done, love your talent 👏🏻

  • @szinyk
    @szinyk Před 3 lety

    This is great! I've been wanting to try this out; have to save this video and rewatch it a bunch of times. :)

  • @karenmcguinness5036
    @karenmcguinness5036 Před rokem +1

    Absolutely brilliant video! So helpful! 🥰 Thank you x

  • @dineemarie
    @dineemarie Před rokem

    You are very good at explains how to use everything. I feel so enlightened. Thank you for doing this video!

  • @feelinhappy
    @feelinhappy Před 7 měsíci

    I've learned more from your video than months of other videos. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @kdoss1991
    @kdoss1991 Před 2 lety +1

    Best video I’ve ever seen 🤩 You are the best and thank you so much 😊

  • @mellustrations1502
    @mellustrations1502 Před 4 měsíci

    OMG you have no idea how unbelievably helpful this video is!! this is mandatory as a beginner to watch this. how awesome. thank you so much!! your work is sooo adorable!! great quality obviously!! 😍😍😍

  • @ta2505
    @ta2505 Před rokem +1

    This is so thorough and helpful, thanks!

  • @bornsmooth92
    @bornsmooth92 Před rokem +4

    I found this really helpful, I've just ordered myself some fimo soft and tools, I have wire and paints, I plan on making some monsters/creatures, and I found this useful thanks for the tips!

  • @Tubeytime
    @Tubeytime Před rokem +1

    That was everything I wanted to know and more! (Your food sculptures look so delicious omg)

  • @whachuupto
    @whachuupto Před 25 dny

    Thank you so much for this detailed and adorable breakdown. I just made a video on making a polymer clay figurine for my friends and credited you as one of the gurus that taught me so many tips and tricks.

  • @Violetsteel_
    @Violetsteel_ Před 8 měsíci +2

    This is such a great video. I got some clay for my birthday and am an absolute beginner. This covers so much in just the right amount of detail. Thank you!

  • @morningskies
    @morningskies Před 3 lety +1

    OMG! This video is super helpful, thank you so much! Your voice is also super sweet

  • @rainbowmuffin8498
    @rainbowmuffin8498 Před 3 lety +1

    These tips are amazing! 🙏🏽Thanks🤩🤩

  • @OtakuBoxes
    @OtakuBoxes Před měsícem

    Thank you for all of your tips and tricks! Your video is SUPER helpful and chock full of data. You're very talented and generous with your time :).

  • @user-tb2oq4pe5q
    @user-tb2oq4pe5q Před 3 měsíci

    I’m just getting into polymer clay and this video is exactly the resource I’ve been looking for, thank you!

  • @cyirvine6300
    @cyirvine6300 Před 4 měsíci

    You've been so helpful. I'm 73 and looking for new hobby. This looks like fun and You've given me a good start! Good job!

  • @Sofia-qn6fs
    @Sofia-qn6fs Před 3 lety +4

    The legend is back thank you for the video ❤️

    • @ithecrafter
      @ithecrafter  Před 3 lety

      lol you're very sweet!! I'm so glad you like the video!! ❤️❤️

  • @alexfarkas3881
    @alexfarkas3881 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for this video! I've just started playing around with FIMO a couple days ago, and boy oh boy, I learnt to wash my hands and wipe my work surface real fast. Dark colours stain your fingers like no-one's business! You've given me some additional ways of keeping myself from giving up in frustration.

  • @depresso18163
    @depresso18163 Před 2 lety

    This was so helpful! Thank you so much!!!

  • @marielortega7833
    @marielortega7833 Před 3 lety +4

    your work is so nice , i like it

  • @pennycollins1079
    @pennycollins1079 Před 3 lety +1

    Love this tutorial!

  • @ateliervintagerose
    @ateliervintagerose Před 2 lety

    Thanks, new with polymer clay and your tips really help me! TFS, 🤗 Sandra

  • @Littles-AGfamily
    @Littles-AGfamily Před 8 měsíci

    This has been so helpful to me, And your voice is so chill and relaxing 😌

  • @laurieburke7362
    @laurieburke7362 Před rokem

    Thank you so much for your bravery to make videos teaching polymer clay art tips and methods! You are so young--I wish you every happiness and success in all your endeavors! I am glad you do not pay attention to the old adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks"! Since I am an oldster at 63, but want to learn all I can from tutorials as a relative newbie to polymer clay art. You are greatly blessed to create so many beautiful food charms and others! Please keep up all the good work--please don't give up--you are truly an inspiration to others like me!! Good luck, and I hope you will have a truly awesome year 2023 !!! 🤩💓🐢🎺🌲🌟🌈

  • @vonkatartistry2390
    @vonkatartistry2390 Před 3 lety

    This is perfect, thank you

  • @sabby1802
    @sabby1802 Před rokem

    this was so so so good!

  • @Nooshire
    @Nooshire Před 3 lety

    You rule!
    I love clay so ty for this!

  • @lankytor6396
    @lankytor6396 Před 2 lety

    Awesome! Thank you for tips!

  • @habibadaouk7825
    @habibadaouk7825 Před 3 lety +1

    When I saw your all cute videos, I decided to subscribe because honestly they help a lot. But when you uploaded this video, I knew you deserve these al subscribers! Thank you! Good luck! Regards

  • @DanceswithDustBunnies
    @DanceswithDustBunnies Před 2 lety

    Best tip video I've seen!

  • @MoraimaDiaz
    @MoraimaDiaz Před 4 měsíci

    Great video and great tips for a beginner, I learned so much!! Thank you!

  • @nikolamichna9967
    @nikolamichna9967 Před 3 lety +1

    Yey!! New video!

  • @fushi7853
    @fushi7853 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for sharing your years of expertise with us 😭😭😭

  • @clayeasy
    @clayeasy Před 2 lety

    Great video! And lots of information!

  • @octopus2267
    @octopus2267 Před rokem

    This is so helpful, thanks!

  • @lanakeskisaari8409
    @lanakeskisaari8409 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome clear video, thank you!

  • @deliacanico7288
    @deliacanico7288 Před rokem

    This video helped me so much thank you 😊

  • @biaagomes5985
    @biaagomes5985 Před 3 lety +1

    omg thank u SO much ❤️❤️❤️ u are amaaaaazing

  • @pyro-millie5533
    @pyro-millie5533 Před rokem

    This is so helpful!!!

  • @joet5886
    @joet5886 Před rokem

    This is so full of in formation thanks!🥳

  • @rosarioguadalupe5422
    @rosarioguadalupe5422 Před 3 lety +1

    Wooooooow 😱
    Me encantaron tus figuras 😍

  • @girlypopsiri
    @girlypopsiri Před 3 lety

    So cute and great. Thanks!

  • @pianowithelisha850
    @pianowithelisha850 Před rokem +1

    I love this :) I personally like to glaze my charms with UV Resin, and am still in learning. I always enjoy watching your videos, they will keep me entertained for a long time

  • @paulchavez3831
    @paulchavez3831 Před 7 měsíci

    Great work !!

  • @twilightmoon9947
    @twilightmoon9947 Před 3 lety +47

    YES 7th also I got clay for my b-day and I’m SO EXCITED EEEEEEE 😃😁

    • @ithecrafter
      @ithecrafter  Před 3 lety +14

      Aww that’s so exciting!! :D the first time I ever got clay was also for my birthday!! ❤️

    • @TheMarioMakerMaster
      @TheMarioMakerMaster Před 3 lety +1

      @@ithecrafter hey IM GETTING IT to on my b day no joke! its a started kit everything in this video!

    • @-jellybean-7706
      @-jellybean-7706 Před 3 lety

      I’ve had my clay for a very long time but I was never as good as you I was OK at making clay sculptures but you’re better

    • @conkir7112
      @conkir7112 Před 2 lety

      I got clay for my bday too!!!

    • @roliyasawhney2552
      @roliyasawhney2552 Před 10 měsíci

      I got some for Christmas afew years ago-

  • @Juliyuhh
    @Juliyuhh Před 3 lety +4

    OMG UR VOICE IS AMAZING I LOVE IT

  • @pencilsniper
    @pencilsniper Před 6 měsíci

    That little dragon looks sick ❤

  • @leahrowden3939
    @leahrowden3939 Před 2 lety

    Wow! I love your vids! 😊

  • @jenreu
    @jenreu Před 3 lety +12

    This is such a great video.😍😍😍😍 I wish I had it first when I started 5 years ago. 🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

  • @desireebernalguerrero9740

    Wow! Qué buen video! Todo tan claro. Muchas gracias por compartir. Tengo miedo de empezar!

  • @leamercatwild3354
    @leamercatwild3354 Před rokem

    Excellent presentation, thanks.

  • @kritibansal9511
    @kritibansal9511 Před 3 lety +1

    Your voice is so soft 😍

  • @0101799
    @0101799 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for your video with so many useful tips!!!! Greetings from Macau, China!

  • @TheCraftyFamily
    @TheCraftyFamily Před 3 lety +2

    *This is a great video! Thank you!*
    🐰💟🐣💟🐇🥚💟

  • @maurydadwitya9440
    @maurydadwitya9440 Před 2 lety

    Thankyou somuch, this mean a lot for me ❤️❤️❤️

  • @mirnasaeid4145
    @mirnasaeid4145 Před 3 lety +1

    Wow very good!!!

  • @TheStinkyFrog
    @TheStinkyFrog Před 2 lety

    This video is amazing! I've been messing with clay for a little bit now but I am always learning so many new techniques. Thank you so much for this awesome and super helpful video!! If you don't mind, could you say where you buy those little beady eyes? I've been trying to find some but I can't seem to figure out what they're called or where to purchase any.

  • @Johnmccoyart
    @Johnmccoyart Před 2 měsíci

    Awesome! Subscribed. I'm sculpting miniature food earrings so this is helpful! Thanks :)

  • @I_LUV_HORROR
    @I_LUV_HORROR Před 3 lety

    Yesterday I just started working with polymer clay and sculpey 3 is very good to use

  • @Bullitt2410
    @Bullitt2410 Před rokem

    This video was the best!!!!

  • @DC-bp8sx
    @DC-bp8sx Před 24 dny

    Thankyou so much for this video

  • @afraanewaz417
    @afraanewaz417 Před 2 lety

    Omg I love you so much and now I got clay and I'm trying to do clay now

  • @dianaowens5665
    @dianaowens5665 Před 2 lety

    Great video!!!

  • @Rubysue
    @Rubysue Před 2 lety

    You are just so talented it is awsome

  • @thetpaing9953
    @thetpaing9953 Před 9 měsíci

    you help me a lot.this video have all the answer that i want to know.thank you so much.by the way your clay art are so amazing.

  • @joycelim4069
    @joycelim4069 Před 3 lety

    I LEARNT ALOT THANKS WAAAAHO

  • @tiffanykistler1480
    @tiffanykistler1480 Před 10 měsíci

    ❤❤❤omg ur charms are adorable

  • @Yuko-kx3xv
    @Yuko-kx3xv Před 3 lety +1

    thanks for helping me And i hope this video is usefull for Everyone who wants to make clay :)

  • @alinemiranda6998
    @alinemiranda6998 Před 2 lety

    It was ver helpfull! Thank you!

  • @nancykunz7507
    @nancykunz7507 Před 2 lety

    Thank you!!

  • @carlosgomes7317
    @carlosgomes7317 Před 3 lety +1

    I love it!:3

  • @rosegreen3144
    @rosegreen3144 Před 2 lety

    Thank you so much. I am so excited to get started on polymer clay! May I know what type/brand of baby oil you use/recommend?

  • @britt-marieek5850
    @britt-marieek5850 Před 10 měsíci

    A verk good and inspiration video! Thank you!

  • @arilees
    @arilees Před rokem

    OH MY GOOD NESS the TEXTURE of the stake and dino nuggets is SSSOOooo good it looks SO realistic I The Crafter you just gained another subscriber! WHO WEE that looks good!

  • @themmartinovsky
    @themmartinovsky Před 3 lety +1

    Ur so good at making things with clay ist so cute

  • @sherihuhncah5925
    @sherihuhncah5925 Před 2 lety

    Love your videos

  • @Hasitaet
    @Hasitaet Před rokem

    Thank you for the video.

  • @chesterharperyt2578
    @chesterharperyt2578 Před 2 lety +2

    (Skulpy) Hack: if u want to leave a project made out of skulpy (or any softer clay) and come back to it a while later I recommend putting it it the fridge. :)

  • @headsoncollision9404
    @headsoncollision9404 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much!

  • @janetcameron4652
    @janetcameron4652 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @pennycollins1079
    @pennycollins1079 Před 3 lety

    Hi love your videos !!!

  • @glassfusemuse
    @glassfusemuse Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you such a helpful video!

  • @ThisnThatYT
    @ThisnThatYT Před 3 lety

    This helps a lot!! I make my own polymer clay videos too now!!! It would be so cool if more people watched my videos. Thanks so much for this!

  • @emilyshea4824
    @emilyshea4824 Před 3 lety +1

    This is incredibly helpful, thank you! How long should you leave uv resin under a uv lamp for? ❤️

    • @ithecrafter
      @ithecrafter  Před 3 lety +1

      The resin you use should have the curing time listed on the package, but it's usually for a few minutes! From my experience, around 2-3 minutes is usually enough for a thin coat :)