How Long Do You Bake Polymer Clay?
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- www.beadsandbea... Video #323: Ten Minutes is definitely NOT long enough to bake polymer clay. A side by side comparison that proves why polymer clay must be baked properly. If you ignore this advice, your projects will break [Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor]. If you enjoyed this video please click the like button. Subscribe too... for lots more entertaining and educational videos every week!
I know this is very old and maybe no one cks anymore but I was wandering if this still apply to new poly clay that say, bake for 10 to 30 minutes on the package?
We're still around! (PS we will be coming back to CZcams very soon!) Yes, this rule still applies with the new clays, though I do recommend doing your own testing to find the perfect time and temp for your particular oven and your brand of polymer clay. The longer temp is to make up for the fact that most ovens don't hold their temperature consistently, so baking longer means you have a better chance of reaching a full cure.
@@PolymerClayTutor Thanks a lot :)
@@PolymerClayTutor I came here with the exact same question- I've started to learn to make jewellery with Fimo Sparkle clay and both of my pieces snapped :( I baked at 110 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes like the package said and conditioned the clay (I actually used one of the blending techniques you showed in a video and it worked like a dream, so thank you for that!
This was one of my main problems when i started poly clay. I was doing everything for 10 min and wondering why EVERYTHING was breaking. Now I do a min of 45mins. up to 90 mins depending on thickness. And I bake everything in a glass casserole dish with glass lid. I have never burned anything. Not even that one pendant i forgot about for 4 hours. lol...
Why am I sticky soooo like if I have to make like a 1 to 2 centimetres thick for a sculpture on how many minutes do you recommend?
A Few Random Things , Do you cover the glass dish and lid or just use leave it in the oven as is?
Just try reading the package next time....
Thank you. Your advice is invaluable.
4 HOURS- HUH (3 years late check)
Helpful????? That's a HUGE yes!!!!! I spent a couple of days making folk art dolls that came out looking amazing--I surprised even myself. But within a month or so, each doll had a broken arm, because I was following advice I heard on CZcams and in many other places. I've never made another doll because I wasn't sure I could get the clay cured properly, so THANK YOU!!!!
Do you sell them, or have an IG page or something? I love folk art, I would love to see them :0
Thank you for saying that KayTay! That is sweet of you. I bake all my premo polymer clay pieces for about 1 hour at 265F - 275F. That should give enough time for the thicker pieces and more strength to the thin pieces. Has worked well for me for many years.
Thank you so much! Finally, someone who gives good, detailed tips, unlike the majority of videos on here as well as the rest of the web.
Thanks for saying that! It takes a lot of work, testing and practice to be able to share this information with you. I am very happy to hear that you appreciate that! :)
PolymerClayTutor how much heat
275 F is pretty good for Premo.
211of211 I WAS JUST GOING TO SAY THAT
@@PolymerClayTutor so we have to heat the polymer clay model for about 60 minutes ....
Well, my thermometer just sits in the oven, so I can't actually set it. But I do watch it while its baking and make sure it stays between 265F and 275F (for Premo). I have a ton of information on baking polymer clay properly if you come to my blog. Use the link in the description box above and type 'baking' into the search box at the top of the page of my blog. There you'll find what you need.
Yes Avira bero. With Sculpey III though you need to be extra careful to protect your pieces by watching your temperature closely and tenting them or covering them with baking soda or cornstarch while baking or they will discolor. Premo and Fimo are not as vulnerable so I prefer them over Sculpey III.
Thank you for this answer,i thought i was burning my pieces but its just discoloration.
Hi +Deanna Darby Most brands of polymer clay are verified non-toxic and are safe to bake in your home oven. But some people are sensitive to the fumes. If you are not sensitive then it is no problem... if you are then you would need to bake your clay in a very well ventilated room (or out in the garage or something). Hope that answers your question.
Hi Michelle Li, You can leave your clay unbaked for as long as you want, as long as it isn't in a place that is too warm (which will partially bake it) or on something absorb ant that will leach out it's oils. Oven bake polymer clay like Premo, Sculpey, Fimo, Kato, etc. doesn't dry out in the air.
PolymerClayTutor can u please tell me how can i check that my polymer clay is fully baked???? its on a Mug for Decorations. please help me...🙏
PolymerClayTutor Can I gently boil water inside a saucepan on the stovetop and then place my charm on a metal plate which will go on top of the pan? Will the clay cure perfectly fine this way? I am thinking of keeping the clay on the water heat for about 30-40 minutes? Or should I leave it for longer?
I'm soooo scared it's gonna be my first time using polymer clay and I'm scared it might burn it's for a school project any feedback or advice could Cindy?
PolymerClayTutor I have no thermometer. How can I know when to put my polymer clay
Thank you, queen 🙏🙏🙏
Hi, I did exactly what you said and I can’t believe how strong the peace’s are. I also baked it according to the package and it broke. I baked the second one for almost 3 hours and it’s so strong. THANKS!
THANK YOU so much for coming in here to say that Heather! I am so pleased to hear about your excellent results! 💖
Oh thank you soo much for making this video!!!! I just rebaked a bunch of stuff that was falling apart and now it bends and doesnt break. THANK YOU!!!
Hi Doreen G, polymer clay brands sold in North America are certified safe to use in your home oven. (There should be a little safety symbol on the pack.) If you are concerned though, you can use a separate smaller oven, just for baking polymer clay.
I'm new to polymer clay and your videos have kept me from giving up! Thank you!
Thank you so much Dana for popping by and saying such kind words! I really appreciate that! ❤
HI shedvl26 , I did condition the 10 min strip. In fact both pieces were from the same piece of clay. The ten min one just wasn't trimmed cleanly like the 60 min one was.
So glad you did this video! I made a piece that was the same thickness, baked it according to package directions (15mins) & it just didn't feel or look done- Even after baking it an additional 10m & yours was the only info I could find. S a HUGE thank you!
Hi ShoutOutCrafty and Michelle Lechner, although ice water after baking does make the piece harden up right away, in most cases it doesn't actually improve the strength and durability of the piece. Baking longer does. I'll try and do a PcT Test Lab on the ice water technique soon. I believe there are some misconceptions on the subject out there that would be good to prove with some testing. Thank you both for your comments!
Yes Michelle that is the consensus out there. Although my current toaster oven is holding its temp pretty good with all the tweaks I have done to it with tiles and such (See my blog for info on that. Link is in description.) I will switch to a convection oven when this one dies. The way the heat circulates in a convection oven is far more even than in a conventional oven. So it only makes sense that it would be better for baking polymer clay!
Hi ClayCharmer4, sorry to hear that. Your sculpture burned because your oven got too hot. Buy an oven thermometer. I bought mine in the grocery store for $6. It will more than pay for itself by saving your hard work and precious clay. I have other video on baking as well. You may want to watch them. Good luck!
Thank you so much for this video. I have been so afraid to leave my clay in the oven for longer than 15 minutes for fear it would burn. I've never been sure about baking times as far as how thick/thin, large/small my item is. I've also had trouble with some of my things breaking too, which in some cases has absolutely broken my heart. lol:) Thank you again for this helpful information and your wonderful channel!
Hi rfinney97, its not that convection ovens are more powerful (aka hotter), it is just that they move the air around so the heat is more consistent. Use an oven thermometer to determine the true temp that your oven is putting out and adjust the dial accordingly. You shouldn't have anymore problems with burning. Thanks for commenting!
Tenting is always a good idea shirley jita, thanks for mentioning that! Like I mentioned before, if your clay is burning, it's not because it was in too long, it's because your temperature is too high. Get an oven thermometer and you won't have any trouble with burning. If you're using an oven thermometer & it is still burning, then either it's malfunctioning, your oven is spiking or your pieces are too close to the element. Go to my blog for info on baking. See the link in the description.
Thank you :) I baked a small heart for an hour and it is surprisingly durable, I can bend it without it breaking! Thanks again :)
Thanks for sharing this amazing note. I feel that some colours, especially the fluor and light ones get too dark if I go over 14 min at 275. Not sure how to deal with that... Maybe add some white clay while modelling?
Hi Faiqa Sajjad, that question has been answered several times in the comment section below. Polymer clay does not burn because it has been in for too long, it burns because the temp is too high. You need an oven thermometer because most oven dials are wrong.
This is the only channel I follow for polymer clay! Haven’t even tried anything yet but I’ve learned so much! Watching all your videos first in hopes of avoiding making dumb mistakes.
Perfect :)
Hi Cindy, Premo instructions say 135C for 30 mins per 6mm thickness. (I'm in Australia) So this is not enough? I have just finished a miniature cupcake of 14mm thickness on the base, a bit thicker on top, so I thought that should be about an hour, yes?
i have a question. if u hv tried this, can i colour the clay myself then bake it or will it effect the backing process. (this is my first time using oven bake clay)
I make a lot of charms and sculpted figures and a lot of tutorials tell you to "pre-bake" different parts ,say the face of a chibi character, so that as you continue to work you don't mess up the face that you just worked so hard on. What is your opinion of/advice on pre-baking?
Thanks so much and love your channel! You've taught me so many great tips!
I had never heard of pre baking! I’m gonna look into that
Hi Ada Gee, if your clay is burning at all, it means that your oven is getting too hot. Use a separate oven thermometer to make sure it is the right temp. Some small toaster ovens are a real pain to control the temp, so you may prefer to use a larger oven. I do have toaster oven tips on my blog (link is in description) that may help. Use the search box at my blog to find answers to any baking questions you may have. Good luck!
Hi TheMusicaEclectica , I did do incremental tests years ago when I was unhappy with the way my pieces broke so easily. Didn't see the need to do it this time since 60 was the most ideal. You could do some testing yourself and see what you think. I just found that although a little less time was often enough, 60 min was the number that gave the most consistent results. Thanks for commenting!
Omg!!! U save me!!! Txs
Thank you so much! I knew 10 minutes wasn't long enough. It's my very first time working with clay. I made a hydrangea.
I am making balls, from 1/2" to 1" in diameter. I've never known how long to bake
You're going to need to bake them for at least 1 hour to get them properly cured all the way to the center... but be warned... they may crack if their too large and they are a certain brand. for large beads you are better off baking a smaller bead first and then adding another layer and baking again. That way you can avoid the bead cracking.
Hi Ingridandgenesis! I have tons of information about anything you need to know about polymer clay at my blog (see link above in video description box). When you're there, use search box to find tons of free information about getting started with polymer clay. And I even have a 37 part beginners video course if you are interested in fast tracking your learning curve (there is info over at my blog about the course). Have fun!
Hi Luann Kindem, make sure that your piece sits on paper on top of your tile ad that will help a bit. If it comes out of the oven curved, you can sit something heavy on top while it cools (if the piece can handle it) and it should come out flat. If not try to straighten it out by hand while it is warm and then set the shape you want under cold water. That should fix any slight curvature in your flat textured on the front pieces.
So its best to bake all your pieces for any size and thickness at a temperature of 275 for 60 minutes then?????
+sonicrockmanx i believe the temperature is 110º, nothing more. And if you leave it there for 60 minutes your piece will come out stronger & better.
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Actually delilah collings, because most ovens don't hold their temperature consistently, with all their heating up and cooling down, I recommend baking Premo (and Sculpey III) for a full hour. You should try the test yourself with some sample strips. You will see how much stronger the pieces are when they are baked longer. Thanks for commenting!
Hi msmabelstory, usually the 1 hour works pretty good for most pieces but if the piece is extra thick and you are worried about strength, then you can definitely bake longer. You will need to tent your pieces so they don't darken too much but they will do fine for longer.
Is aluminum fine for tenting? I find your youtube through a comment you posted on another page. I'm so glad you commented! O haven't gotten my hands on clay yet but I'm studying. Learning tips and tricks before hand. Thank you. I've subscribed and liked everything i've viewed.
On polymer clay, it is written to beak it for 30 minuts, but it's never enough baked... is it cause i should prebake the oven, or because i should bake longer ? :(
That is what the video was about.
Cindy has said in multiple videos that she bakes all her pieces for 60 minutes, no matter what the packaging says.
If you are unsure about this much time, try around 40 minutes. It really depends on the brand and the project you make. The smaller the piece, the shorter the baking time, the bigger the longer.
ok, thanks :) will try things and see (cause with 30 mins, i had a creation that burnt lol like popcorn ^^)
What kind of oven do you use?
How much space do your pieces have from the heating elements?
I recently managed to burn pieces whole Prebaking(meaning less than 10 minutes) because I forgot my foil cover and put it ob just top heat, plus I use a small toaster oven.
My advice is, use test pieces like shown in the video and cover it with aluminium foil (I make covers that don't touch the pieces) or those disposable aluminium grilling pans.
Then experiment. If in doubt, use an oven thermometer, the temperature should be around 110 degrees CELSIUS, a little bit higher is also okay(up to maybe 120-130) but be careful and always test with unimportant scrap pieces.
it's my regular oven :) but i'll keep in mind what you say :) thx a lot
I did that too one time, just let it cool down then it shouldn't be hard anymore :3
I just made my first polymer clay project earlier today. I made a bowl that I rolled out the clay and molded it over bottom of a glass oven proof bowl. I baked it at 275F for 15 minutes. Part of it is fine, part seems not hardened. My question: can I bake it again without damage? I did not measure the thickness, but know it was not uniform. Please help!
As far as I know (and from personal experience), you can bake polymer clay over and over and over again without any damage. That is one thing that is way cool about this clay!
You're welcome Mrs Chipi! I don't work with Fimo Soft very often, but I've baked it for an hour at the temp it says on the pack & got good results. You could do some testing on your own to see what works time is the most ideal. I bake thick or thin pieces for the same amount of time. Seems to work best for me. If it is a super thick piece like more than an inch, I will bake for longer tho. For filling the hollows, the baking temp is low so you can use paper, tape, tinfoil, wire and lots more!
Hi WarriorOfMetal RoadOfKings, when you say 100 degrees I guess you mean Celsius? When I am talking about 265-275 degrees for Premo Clay I am talking about Fahrenheit. Polymer clay will not burn if it is at the correct temp for the brand even when it is baked longer. You need to use and oven thermometer cuz most ovens are wrong. The longer baking time makes for a stronger product, that is why most all the pros bake their clay for longer than the pack says.
Hi Cindy, does overbake makes items brittle? I made a few bracelet which no doubt broke since i baked them without a thermometer. After i bought thermometer i tested my oven and found they are under baked can I rebake my bangles which i already glossed with Sculpy glaze.
Poonam Mishra Some glazes do well with baking them. Test it on one of them first. If it bubbles, try and remove the glaze with rubbing alcohol or acetone. Then re-bake. There is lots more info on baking in my channel and on my site at www.polymerclaytutor.com Good luck!
Thank you 😀
Is it possible to bake my clay for 10 minutes, take out to sand since it is soft at this point, and then continue to bake for another 50 minutes?
Hi Vita X It is actually easier to sand a piece that is hard than when it is soft. The lower grits tend to gouge the softer clay and you end up sanding longer to remove the scratches from the previous grit. Bake for the full amount, then sand.
Aw thanks!
PolymerClayTutor I baked a price for bald your, when cooled, price was too soft,,so I baked 15 minutes more. Still too soft. Can I bake it again for 15 minutes or longer? I am new at this.
Baking times don't vary because of the oven... temperature varies because of the oven. You need to get an oven thermometer since most ovens, especially small toaster ovens do not hold the temp that the dial says. Most are off by quite a bit. You will need to adjust the dial until the oven thermometer reads correctly. For example on my oven I need to put the dial on 375F in order for it to work at 275F. But if I put it at 390F it jumps to 350F. Which would burn my pieces in just a few minutes!
Hi Ruby Bourne, My oven is an old Black and Decker Toaster oven. It is still going strong, but when it dies I will by a Hamilton Beach convection oven, which is a little bigger and I hear it holds the temp consistently.
at what temperture
Hi Linda H, polymer clay is certified non-toxic when baked at the correct temperature. I work in a well ventilated area and am careful not to burn it. If you have concerns, it would be best to contact the manufacturer, since I can't legally advise you in regards to safety issues. As far as changes in detail during the 60 min. baking, the answer is, there is no change that I've noticed. Hope that helps!
Hi Arlene Wanser, my guess is that your oven is baking at a higher temp than you think it is. Use an oven thermometer to make sure the temp is right. Also make sure that you are tenting your pieces so they don't darken. There is tons more baking info on my blog (link in description) that will help you out. Thanks for commenting!
Hi Jen Johnson, I'd bake your Premo buttons at 265F- 275F for one hour. That will be plenty of time to bake properly and will make a durable button. Unless your piece is more than an inch thick you shouldn't need to bake it for long. Thanks for commenting!
I have been working on a quartz-polymer necklace for MONTHS because I was too anxious that my design choices would shatter after baking...I’M SO GLAD I spent the longest time scrolling youtube for answers to my concerns. A MILLION THANKS! I can now be confident in my design choices and move forward!
Thank you so much for your kinds words! 💖💖💖
Yes crumbling clay can happen for the reasons you said. Try using only one brand, I love Premo best and then follow this baking advice and see if that helps you. Come to my blog (link in description) and type 'baking' into the search box at the top of the blog page. There you will find tons of helpful info. Hope that helps!
Hi shshlps! It sounds like your oven is baking hotter than the dial says. You should get an oven thermometer so that you can see what the real temp is. Then you won't have as many problems with your clay burning. If you go to my blog (link in description) you will find lots of info on baking that will help you. Good luck!
Hi 45nel1, It probably looks perfect but since it wasn't baked long enough for the polymers to 'melt' and bond together, your piece is at risk for easy breakage and for it to potentially become crumbly over time when the raw clay inside, eats at the baked clay on the outside. Hope that makes sense. Do some tests yourself and you will see how much stronger your pieces would be if you baked longer. Thanks for commenting!
@Xarhi... oops typo... I should have said... "not properly baked."
The reason for showing tests for 10 min was because I'd seen several CZcams videos suggesting 10 minutes was long enough. I have tested other amounts of time and have found 1 hour + is ideal. In theory, 30 minutes should be fine but most ovens aren't holding their temp consistently. So 30 min in your oven may not be 30 min at the proper temp. It might be more like 10 or15. So when you bake for 1hr you have a better chance at the clay curing for the full 30 min needed to 'melt' the particles.
Hi Jedimom F, well although a piece can be in the oven for a very long time, it will begin to darken if it has been in for more that an hour or two. There is one artist who purposely 'over bakes' her translucent bangles so that the clay gets clearer and has a warm amber tone. There have even been artists that have accidentally left their piece in over night without really harming their piece. Of course they did not have the temp too high otherwise the piece would have burned for sure.
I've just seen your other Video 751 about 'the most common question asked'
So now I know 60mins is good for Premo, Fimo and Sculpey.
Great advice. Thank you. X
Hi Rayney Night, If your clay is burning, it is not because it was in too long... it is because your temperature is too high. Get an oven thermometer and you won't have any trouble with burning, no matter how long you bake. This goes for all of the brands. Hope that helps!
You have the cleanest oven thermometer I have ever seen!
Hi wei alicia, You can usually mix more than one brand into the same project but it is a good idea to test them to see how they will preform. Generally you should bake at the temp that the highest percent of clay of your mix, suggests. If in doubt though, bake at the lowest temp.
Hi Pinkpurplepenguins, sounds like your oven is too hot. You need to get an oven thermometer to make sure your oven isn't going higher than 265F - 275F. Tenting will also help. To learn more about that, go to my blog (link in description) and type 'tenting' or 'baking' into the search box and a list of posts will come up that will help. Thanks for commenting!
Hi Marj, having a Low and High dial may not be enough control to work properly for polymer clay. You'll need a separate oven thermometer to check the temp. I use Premo clay & bake at a temp between 265F-275F. No hotter, no colder, or it just won't cure. I bake for 1 full hour with no burning. Each brand has a different temp for baking. You'll need an oven that holds your clay at the right temp for your brand for a minimum of 30 minutes or your pieces will be too weak & break. Good luck! :)
Hi Cindy. If your clay is burning, it is not because it was in too long... it is because your temperature is too high. Get an oven thermometer and you won't have any trouble with burning, no matter how long you bake. This goes for all of the brands. Hope that helps!
This has been the best polymer clay advice I've seen in such a long time! Exactly what I needed to improve my pieces. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for making this video. I haven't even tried it yet and it's helped me so much haha! XO
Thank you so much Cindy. I have been doing my own baking experiments as just starting out. I had been baking 2.5mm thickness tiles from 5 to 40 mins but all have turned out brittle on a flex test (tried out 3 brands). About to give up until I checked your video. I had my temp only at around 110 centigrade - so I was baking a bit too low in temp and not long enough either. Off to do some more checks now with more hope in my heart for a good result. Thank you.
Hi LizKitin, your clay will not burn if you use an oven thermometer and make sure your oven is actually at the right temp for your clay brand. Most oven dials are very off, and are actually a lot hotter (or cooler in some cases) than what the dial says it should be.
I was having trouble with things breaking after I put a lot of work into them. I checked to see what you had to say and now I get it and I am looking forward to doing it your way. Thank you very much for your tutorials. Linda
Thanks Huntr3ss1! Yes you can mix brands of clay, but it is always best to do a few test samples to see what mix you like and what temps and times are most ideal for strength and durability. It can take a bit of playing around but it is doable. I buy my ink at Michaels. You may have to do a Google search to find other retailers in your area. Good luck!
Sure you can re-bake your pieces Lia Kay! If you have a glaze on them, there is a chance they could bubble a bit depending on the type of finish you are using. Just test one first to make sure. You can usually safely bake a piece as many times as you want, so it should work just fine for you. Let us know how it goes!
Hi Xarhi15, Sounds like your pieces are properly baked. Most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!
Hi yie nuya, yes there are many types of polymer clay and other clay type of materials. The fact that yours melted when baked, makes me think that it was probably not an oven baked type, and more of a modeling clay, plasticine or maybe an air dry polymer clay. It is important to read the packaging before baking. Sorry to hear you had problems. If you need more info on polymer clay, make sure to check out my Polymer Clay Tutor Blog. (Link is in description.) Good Luck!
I just wanted to say thank you. I admit I was hesitant to try keeping my sculpey in the oven for that long, so my first try was with a dark piece just in case it darkened. Tonight I did a handful of pure white pieces and they came out perfect. I also use your cardstock trick for baking them on, to eliminate the shine on the back. I no longer have to "rethink" my ideas to avoid small/thin areas. With the increase in oven time, they are not as brittle.
Thank you imtara2u for coming back here and saying that!! I really appreciate it. Many others are hesitant as well, but if they have an oven thermometer and bake at the right temp for their brand, they will find they get much better results with their clay if they bake it longer... just like you did! I am so glad that you were open to trying something new, benefited from it and came back to share your results with us! I wish more were like you! :)
Hi Lee Yan Hua, maybe you need to watch today's new video on tenting your polymer clay piece? That may be the reason your pieces are burning. Make sure to look through my past videos and to subscribe to my channel and you will get lots of helpful info on baking polymer clay.
Hi aglover21able, you should bake your clay at the suggested temperature of your brand of polymer clay. I use Premo, so I bake for 1 hour at 265F - 275F. Most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!
Are you baking on a metal pan because they can get too hot and burn your pieces on the bottom. Baking on a piece of paper on top a ceramic tile will help. I have tons of tips on baking at my blog. (The link is in the description.) Type your keywords into the search box at the top of my blog page and you should be able to find your answers quickly. Thanks for commenting!
Disabled hubby, money is really really tight. I wanted to thank you for these vids, claying is my one stress relief and not getting stressed about THAT helps! Methinks I may need to pick up a dollar store oven thermometer tho. EDIT: oh wait, Hubby has the infrared surface thermometer. Reading on the clay shows it is hitting the right them.
I don't know which brand you are using but for Premo Sculpey, it says 30 min per 1/4 inch and is only a guideline. The plastic particles need to be at the proper temp for a full 30 minutes in order to melt (cure). Most ovens don't hold the heat consistently so the 1 hour makes up for the heating up and cooling down. Trust me. I have been baking this way for years with excellent results and no breakage.
Hi realpeacefromwithin, boiling polymer clay does sound easy but the problem is that 212 F is not near close enough to 265-275F for it to properly cure Premo, Sculpey or Kato clay. Fimo bakes at 230F so it is possible, but I haven't tested that myself to know for sure. If it is just going to be used temporarily to make molds, it might be OK. Try it and see. Let us know how it goes.
This was suuuperrrr helpful! Thank you for making this video! I've been baking my clay projects wrong this entire time...
You are very welcome Raylou!! 💖
Why do the instructions say 15 minutes? I have been following that and yes my pieces are breaking. Glad I found this video because now I know why. Thank yiu!
Hi Christina Greengrass, I like the 60 minutes, but the 50 will have been a huge improvement over the 10 that others do. It's up to you if you want to bump it up another ten minutes, but I would, just to be sure you're getting a good cure. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your kind words!
Hi LnYpE ShiNe - Most brands of polymer clay benefit from being baked longer. The product I use in the video was Premo.
Hi shear, I plan on having lots of different videos on baking polymer clay. Make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss them when they do come out. It will take time though since there are many subjects that I am trying to address here. Thanks for commenting!
I'm big on most crafts but new to clay. Your videos are absolutely wonderful for people like me. Thank you for all of your help.
Hi LnYpE ShiNe, Most brands of polymer clay respond well to baking longer, including Fimo. I use Premo clay which as you can see in the video, is much stronger when baked for 1 hour.
THANK YOU for posting this! I have just started sculpting with polymer clay and everyone said to bake for 10 minutes and the second anything would bump my work it would break! It has been extremely frustrating. My mom used to sculpt with polymer clay and never had this problem. Again, thanks for the info!
This is the best video! I've always had issues with this due to following the directions on the packaging, and it always breaks! I'm glad to see that it actually needs to cure for longer than 15 minutes to make it more durable. Thanks so much for this information, as it's a game changer for so many of us!
Thank you so much for going to the effort to say this! Your comment is much appreciated!!❤
Hi SaixTheWerewolf, I find that 1 hour is generally long enough when I'm baking Premo clay no matter the thickness. Then again, I'm usually never going much past an inch thick. If it was really thick I'd either bake in stages (baking the core then adding another layer and baking again) or I would bake for longer, like 2 + hours. If your dolls will handled alot, you may need to bake longer. Make sure to tent them though or they may darken, especially if they've got a lot of translucent in them.
wanted to thank you INFINITELY for all the detailed/clear videos on polymer clay.planning to start this new hobby soon so i am studying the whole theory part first.
Hi ThingSoSweet , most toaster oven dials are terribly off. (I have to set mine at 375F to get it at 275F. Yours could be the other way around! You definitely need an oven thermometer to know the real temp it is inside. They are cheap but will make all the difference in the world!
I'm going to try this. I've been using premium on some small sculptures and smaller pieces have been snapping off. I use a thermometer at 275 and have been putting in for 40 minutes to make sure they are done but maybe that just still isn't long enough. I will try more time. Thanks for all that you do. You make it so easy to learn clay. I appreciate you
This answers so many questions for me!!! Thank you so much for all the great information.
Hi Sandra O., baking your pieces longer will make it stronger, but there is a lot more to baking polymer clay than just putting it in the oven for an hour. I have lots of information that will help you to successfully bake your little doll at my blog. The link is embedded in the video and in the description. Us the search box at my blog to find all the info you need. Good luck!
Hi LnYpE ShiNe, see if you can remove that nail polish right away, with some nail polish remover. The polish will eat at your clay and wreck it. Then if your piece is still OK, you can re-bake it again for for 1 hour to get a proper cure. (The people who say 10 minutes probably haven't been making pieces for very long. All the pros bake longer.) There is tons of info on baking polymer clay at my blog (link in description). Good luck!
Wow! Thank you so much for this. I have begun sculpting after many years of not being creative at all, what was I thinking. I am a jewelry maker, wire wraps mostly, but I was stricken with trigger finger in my right hand. I was so perplexed as I had just started getting back into creating three years ago. I remembered using an oven bake clay in my younger days so I searched our local craft store. I have been attempting to make jewelry with clay but I have found that pieces that have taken me up to six hours to carve have broken even before they are a month old. I'm so glad that I haven't tried to sell any of these pieces yet. With your help I should be able to start paying my bills with my passion again.
Bless you my dear.
You are very welcome! So happy to help! 💖
Thank you so much!! I've definitely had a problem with my prices breaking and falling apart and didn't know why
Omg i found this so helpful because I was wondering why my charms would keep breaking. Thank you!
Happy to help!
I have made a necklace too, my mom wears it every day.. It's only a few months old. I'm still on the fence a little with all this because the manufacturing packaging instructions are say something different.. But I do realize these instructions are are just a "guide" and this clay is very versatile. I would say the rules, at best, are flexible.. BTW, I mess around with the sculptures I've made all the time, and let my niece and nephew play with them when they come over. ;D
Thanks so much that really helps 😊 when you work on a project nobody wants to ruin it.
That was a great demonstration. I have always baked a little longer, but never up to an hour. Can't wait to give it a try.
Hi DivergentBerryGames, you have a lot of great questions there! Most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!