This cute octopus tealight beginner polymer clay idea started with a silkscreen! But then a sculpted polymer clay octopus tutorial seemed like fun, too.
In this beginner polymer clay project we'll use translucent clay, which gives a lovely glow to your tealight holder.
Although many of my tutorials are for experienced clayers, I'm considering this one as a polymer clay 101 for beginners, and with every step have at least one polymer clay beginner tip.
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Tools & Materials
2 oz. translucent clay
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small amounts colored clay for tinting
2 oz. clay for octopus tentacles
Ball tools
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Needle tool
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Pasta machine or acrylic roller
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Clay blade
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Craft knife
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Ateco round cutter set
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Cabinet knob for burnishing
Doll needle
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Liquid clay
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Squeegee
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Card stock
Silk screen such as JellyWave by CreateAlong
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Mica powder
Acrylic paint
Texture sheet -Tendrils
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I N S T A G R A M: / sandysewin
P I N T E R E S T: / sandysewin
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Translucent clay
02:08 Tealight base
13:52 Complimentary colors
14:22 Silkscreened tentacles
19:37 Sculpted tentacles