This comprehensive video is aimed at beginners to polymer clay, who want to get stuck into this craft but don't know where to start.
I go through the different brands of clay and what the differences between them are, what tools you need to start, how to mix clay, how to condition clay, and I also cover the main problems people face when using polymer clay.
I have a list at the beginning of the video so you can view all of the sections and their start times. The last topic is about baking your clay creations and advice about how to get the best results.
What is polymer clay anyway? It's a man-made clay that is essentially a plastic (being mainly PVC), that hardens in an oven. It is a modelling material and can be polished to a shiny finish once baked. It allows people to sculpt plastic-like products at home without specialist equipment like kilns, and is extremely versatile.
I really hope you find my video helpful, and thanks very much for watching!
00:00 Intro
00:30 Tools & Materials
05:35 How to Condition the Clay
12:40 Tip for Hand Rolling the Clay
14:40 Different Brands of Clay
22:15 Storing Clay
24:00 Keeping Your Workspace Clean
27:20 Clay Too Soft?
29:00 Clay too Firm?
29:25 How to Mix Clay
31:30 Liquid Clay & Its Uses
33:25 Preventing Fingerprints
36:00 Baking the Clay
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