20 Polymer Clay Tips and Tricks for Beginners

[@Emi-ee4gw]

I've got a colour mixing tip for you all: If you want to make a colour darker, don't add black. If you want your, for example, blue to be darker add a little bit of red to it. This will make your blue look more purple and dark and less gray. Of you want your yellow to be darker add a little tiny bit of red. If you want your red to be darker add a little bit of blue to it and so on. If you already darkend your colour with black don't use white to make it lighter, use the same technique as the darkening one, but instead of adding more red to your dark blue, add yellow to it and so on. White and black are technically not colours, so try not to use them too often, only for making your colours less vibrant(more gray-ish) and lightening primary colours. I've learned this trick a few years ago and it made my art look waaay better. I hope I helped you, have a nice day! 😊

[@sherribrown1148]

Emi114play this is very good info thanks!

[@crhea97]

In oil painting we mix yellow with green to make it lighter. And good advice.

[@adasteraperaspera8044]

Thanks

[@leonardodavinny421]

It's using the color wheel theory. Adding a one color that is at the opposite part of the wheel to the orginal color makes it darker.

[@tornandfrail]

thank you for the tip xxx

[@David-pt3nw]

It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! I am 70 years old and just beginning with polymer clay. Your excellent video was a big help. Thank you young lady! Dave

[@danitabanko1694]

I'm 65 and am just starting. Yay! Us

[@Random_vids_girl]

51 here, and just starting, too!

[@CHOMANTAR]

I am 27 and still thinking how to start . You are really courageous and a consistent learner.

[@DeeEll86442]

🙋🏼‍♀️Hello Again Everyone, I have commented on this wonderful video before with some extra tips, but I’d like to add a few more tips for your viewers. I have been a professional, clay artist for over 30 years now and during that time I have made every mistake you can make with polymer clay, but I have also learned from my mistakes and from other artist (like yourself). So I hope that anyone and everyone who really wants to become GREAT at polymer clay with watch your videos and read the comments (like mine). Anyway, my other tips are….you mentioned painting over your clay piece if you burn it, however, you can also sand it off with a low grit sandpaper or nail file. You can also use acetone (nail polish remover) to rub off some of the burnt areas, but be careful not wet the paper towel too much with acetone or you might soften baked the clay too much. Acetone and sanding also work to remove surface dust. Then you mentioned glazing your pieces. Polyurethane is a great glaze to use but make sure it’s not a spray on version because the chemicals used to propel it from the can will make your clay melt and become sticky over time. Another good way to glaze your items is with a UV glaze. It creates a nice hard glaze to the surface of your clay piece. I have a million more tips I’ve learned over the years but just haven’t had the time to put them in a video. But fortunately.y there are wonderful artists like Rachael who will give you wonderful information and ideas and I can just add a few things in the comments. So, I’ll end by saying HAPPY CRAFTING EVERYONE, and Take care, Dee😊

[@sebrinagilbert2892]

Sounds like you need to write a book.

[@cadens9538]

Thank you so much Dee! I'm glad I read this before I bought any spray polyurethane! ❤

[@mariloucastro7518]

Thank you Dee for the additional information. I am about to work on this clay project so watching videos how to properly do it/bake it will help me avoid mistakes. I like my clay piece to have a glossy finish, upon checking, the MOD PODGE was recommended a lot for use to seal after painting the clay piece. That item was never mention in this video. Is polyurethane varnish the same as mod podge? or use the mod podge to seal and dry then apply the varnish? Also my clay project should be dishwasher safe. is there additional tip that i need to know? Currently i have the following to use: sculpey clay acrylic paint mod podge (orange lable) paint brushes

[@willywhitten4918]

Hi, I am a professional sculptor, and I have been using polymer clays for years. I still learned something from your video here! The corn starch trick is cool. And the polyurethane glaze is a good one too. I rarely glaze my pieces as I generally do realistic figures. I do paint these figures with acrylics. And once they are painted in acrylic you can use clear nail polish over the paint for eyeballs and such. Also, working on a project for Universal, I designed some alien plants that lit up -- long before the film Avatar. I would simply use a translucent Sculpey with light tints of color and build the plants around a grain of wheat LED bulb. As the bulb has wires with plastic on it, I needed to avoid the oven. That is when I discovered that you can harden polymer clay by putting it in boiling water. I still use boiling water when I want to harden globe shapes because these often get a flat spot in the oven. I also find using a heat gun right at my work table when doing multiple cooks on small figures is very convenient. Thanks for you video! Willy Whitten - \\][//

[@isa03_98]

Hi ! I have a question : I would begin with polymer clay but i don't know which clay (fimo) should i buy, can you help me ? (Sorry for my english 😂)

[@jeanettey713]

Hi...thank you for your comments...I learned a couple of great things from you. 🌿

[@rpark378]

thank you!!!!

[@allanblevins5119]

@@isa03_98 original sculpey.......good stuff!

[@isa03_98]

@@allanblevins5119 thanks !

[@peace7131421]

Mixing colours and brands 0:35 Adding eyepins, glitter, toothpicks and other details 1:50 Buying polymer clay 2:53 Storing your clay 3:20 Liquid polymer clay 4:16 Securing eyepins 4:59 Creating a works surface 5:42 Rolling out an even sheet 6:13 Creating your own tools 6:35 Colouring and shading your clay 7:03 How to soften clay 7:49 How to harden clay 9:13 Using cornstarch 10:20 Using sandpaper 10:56 Baking your charms 11:17 Broken charms 13:00 Burnt charms 13:27 Painting polymer clay 13:55 Cleaning your clay 14:26 Glazing your creations 14:55

[@luvmia97blogspot]

Thank you!

[@BaxterBono]

Cheers

[@mojo1983a]

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[@susanlewis1110]

Thanks so much!

[@suedarling5483]

peace7131421 xdff

[@fox8748]

If you notice your purples, greens, sky blues, and pinks to be muddy or dark, get magenta, yellow, and cyan clay. They're kinda considered to be red yellow and blue, the "primary colors", but red is more pink, and blue is brighter and more green. This helps give you brighter colors when mixing, since the primary subtractive colors (used for painting, drawing, or anything other than light) are magenta, yellow, and cyan.

[@creativerachy]

Fox yes, when I made this video I was trying to keep it very basic for beginners. Otherwise I’d have people continually asking where to buy cyan coloured clay etc.

[@frankwoods9680]

@@creativerachywhere would I buy it? 😂

[@torylinngryffindorhg5354]

I tuck my clay in a bag behind my knee if I'm sitting cross legged to soften it. Learned that AFTER making my poor fingers and thumbs sore...

[@mynamemaynameis3515]

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[@tribesail1336]

Wow

[@powderkeg3456]

legit just thought i was a weak baby

[@rowan6955]

@@mynamemaynameis3515 what?

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

@@mynamemaynameis3515 What the...

[@a7laktkota]

I'm a beginner, and I cannot thank you enough for these fabulous tips!!! These will help *so* very much. Bless you! *Cheers!*

[@bellegoh6148]

I’m a beginner and I know some already

[@tarahbiffen7203]

I have been so nervous about starting with polymer clay. It's a whole new world to me and I have been feeling so anxious. Thank you so much for this video, I feel so inspired and excited to get started

[@autumnbarry2750]

I’m anxious as well! How did your polymer clay adventure go?!

[@marikalathem813]

Tarah: me too!

[@Neidopanda]

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[@MissZoi-en9tf]

Same I am also new in this journey with polymer clay 😁😊

[@worldwonderland5900]

Years later and still changing lives for people who are starting! Thank you! ❤️

[@KiKiJahDore]

When I don’t have liquid clay I make my own with baby oil mixed with a tiny bit of clay. Works great.

[@amberpurches9173]

What is the ratio for this?

[@bingefox4056]

So does butter!

[@zhuozhuang9276]

Derek Meeks butter??? No offense but kinda sounds gross??....

[@bingefox4056]

@@zhuozhuang9276 its a joke! I hope nobody actually tried!

[@pip8852]

Binge Fox oh god that would be horrible if someone tried that...

[@pip8852]

Tip for the cornstarch tip: Don’t use too much, and if you do, dust or wipe it off before baking or else it will show up after you baked it, and it will not come off no matter how hard you try. Don’t ruin your piece like I did!

[@montialarson]

Very good to know. Thank you.

[@goilo888]

@gloriasawyer5115Little bit of a late reply but for anyone interested: Baby powder *used* to be made of talc (and was called talcum powder), but these days it’s been replaced with cornstarch. However, some manufacturers put other additives in so read the label.

[@HO-bndk]

​@gloriasawyer5115 Late answer, but, yes, I use it all the time. It works great.

[@CBAmoofin]

Ohhhh, so you just put some on the outside of the clay?? With the way people were talking, I thought they were mixing it into the clay itself! So glad that was cleared up, lol...

[@strandedinseattle9931]

New to polymer clay creations here. =) TY for all your tips! Also, you said a glass surface is good to work on. For those who want a larger work space to spread out, I just went to Lowe's and bought a 24" x 12" piece of porcelain flooring tile for $5 and it works wonderfully! Super fast clean up with a spritz of rubbing alcohol and wipe down before or after working on the surface.

[@misteryhorse]

I wish this video existed when I started with polymer clay its so helpfull

[@henryolivares153]

same lol so useful :D

[@aglover4967]

misteryhorse I so agree

[@TheBodyIndex]

misteryhorse I know right

[@misteryhorse]

@Clay Art Etc yeah!!! I improved a lot in 9 years, but when i started i had to figure out all of this by myself 😭

[@AG-th2rt]

I'm rewatching this (and your other videos) in 2022 because I dabbled in polymer clay years ago and then moved on to other types of crafts. I just wanna say this video is so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing your rich experience with beginners like us so generously; what you made almost 6 years ago is still making a big difference in the polymer clay world :D

[@missbiscuit21]

I completely agree with you. It is a very relevant video still in 2022. I am just starting out today and have learnt so much already.

[@nowvoyagerNE]

13:21 correction for baking on low heat: "they'll become more flexible and LESS prone to snapping easily."

[@JANEEDISTURBED]

THANK YOU! I had just commented on that very same thing!

[@rebekahleib9303]

I'm just wanting to start getting into polymer clay, and I learned a *lot* from your video! Thank you for putting this out there! :) It's very much appreciated.

[@creativerachy]

Aww thank you! Glad I could help :)

[@marigeobrien]

So, so helpful and really well done video!

[@knightoflight4973]

Creative Rachy I have a question before i start glazing my charms, does Mod Podge work as a glaze? and if so, how well? it's all i got and I want to make sure it doesn't ruin my charms

[@thuylychau135]

SongBirb: Hello! Mod Podge actually doesn't work. It makes your piece sticky.

[@knightoflight4973]

Tea Cup Charms ok, thanks!

[@rpgdream9700]

i learnt SO MUCH, complete newbie here trying to make a personalized gift

[@MeowingInsanely]

How I warm up some clay: Step 1: Place the clay inside a plastic bag Step 2: Fold the bag inside some cloth Step 3: Go to youtube & pick a video Step 4: Sit on cloth/bag Step 5: Once done watching for a few minutes or hours the clay is soft DONE! Tip: You can also have your cat lie down on it since their technically warmer than us XD

[@sams.4589]

about this ,. can anyone please explain to me How we soften the clay by warming it, and on the other hand we finish the work on the charms by baking them ???? 😨😨😨 I'll lose my mind soon

[@KittyLovesGlover]

hahahaha.... thx for the tip! i have big boobs. i usually stick it under them. glad im not the only weird one ;)

[@susanhamilton8370]

I vouch for the clay-sitting technique ... I also sit on my watch for 10 minutes every morning, nothing worse than cold metal against your skin!

[@bingefox4056]

I bet it helps of you fart!

[@lotusstar5175]

Super helpful, I'm so glad you went over alternate options to help keep the cost of tools cheep, artist on a budget! Thanks for the info and great video!

[@WhyCantIJustBeKirby]

Glad I found this. Just made my first piece and it's now cooling in the oven. Your tips were very helpful! Thank you!

[@patrycjaprzeucka6187]

I'm speechless. And mesmerized by your work, experience, and the vast amount of creations that you have done.

[@QDCrafts]

This is such a helpful video! I have barely any experience with making charms and I didn't know there were so many tips and tricks to this craft. thanks for all the info!

[@FIVESTARSAVAGENY]

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[@ItsMe-bc5et]

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[@avleensingh3652]

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[@twofeathersgalleryart]

This REALLY is the best beginners polymer cay video out there. I am going to create one too, however wont hold a candle to this legendary one. Just so quick, snappy, informative, colourful and fun. Well done Rachy. :) QUICK TIP: I have chronic pain in my hands and found that the Premo Sculpey through Pasta machine works best for me and the Original Sculpey (really soft and commonly used with kids) if hands really really sore.

[@Ivyrose4]

Please make another one, but with more advanced tips!

[@moonie_t2021]

That would be nice!

[@briannaflores5518]

Yes

[@simonegardella7491]

Some tips I've learned; use olive or vegetable oil and clay to make realistic icing, it bakes just fine, after the oven, put your stuff into a bowl of ice water to strengthen, use a sewing pin with the ball at the end poked into a mechanical pen eraser(or tape to a skewer) to make a ball tool. If you are going to buy a few tools, buy a good roller and a blade if nothing else. ALWAYS put a rug under your work station especially with carpet! The clay will be easily mashed into carpet and permanently stain it! Also, no matter what, always wear gloves when working with red clay, it will stain you hands and other clay, and its just terrible.

[@vapx0075]

I was recently reminded that food stuffs go off. Maybe try baby oil? My clay is of the melty McMeltison variety so it already looks like icing.

[@ratisoneja]

Oh my God. This is one of the best videos for polymer clay I have seen. Can't thank you enough. There are so many new things I learnt. I am buying things to start making polymer clay earrings and I am so scared because I don't want to mess a lot. I have 1 question for you - The nail polish remover has to be acetone free or will the acetone based nail paint remover work too?

[@bellablue9520]

I've just started thinking about getting into making polymer clay earrings. I have never used polymer clay before, so thank you so much for the great tips. You are super informative. ❤️❤️

[@Musical_Pigeon]

I was thinking thinking of making little polymer clay keychains in my own sculpting style (never sculpted before) based off my drawing and painting style. My hope is to sell them as a way to make a little extra money. Just did a trial run with a tiny cactus. This video totally helped.

[@bellablue9520]

@@Musical_Pigeon That's such an awesome idea. I hope it all works out for you. 😊😊

[@Musical_Pigeon]

@@bellablue9520 Thank you.

[@BreeBrog]

Please give us an update did you try it yet, how is it going

[@bellablue9520]

@@BreeBrog I'm loving it. It's so much fun! 😁😁❤️

[@macybagocius8177]

I am VERY new to clay and i really have no idea what is what this helped me a bunch ! Thank you so much

[@amandabeasley6151]

Your idea for rolling guides using popsicle sticks literally just saved me!! Very clever. I love your work surface idea. All of these were so simple, effective and great money saving tips. Thank you!!!!

[@cv00000]

I miss when the polymer clay youtube community was more active a couple years ago 😓😓

[@branflakes7365]

Rini V sugar charm shop is still very active

[@sharonzamarka3503]

hey Rini; "sugar charm shop" is really good with polymer clay. I don't make stuff but that was the 1st site i subscribed to; enjoy it THAT much!!!✌💜

[@mimiplaysyt8106]

Rini V Jimin senpai ;-;

[@daddysenpai5638]

Rini V Annyeong army!

[@kweebs5191]

im going to start my own channel on polymer clay so if you want to watch that it will be very active plus im making a shop

[@vickywolf7530]

I love how you choose to recommend inexpensive ways and tools! So amazing ❤️

[@trinitysage1909]

Your portable surface tip changed my life. This whole video is so helpful, thank you so much.

[@zimmemrin]

Man this was such a satisfying video, I usually start tuning out tips and tricks video when their long; but this was really great! I've always been interesting in wanting to make things from polymer clay, but I never knew where to start and this video just made everything so plain and simple and concise. Thank you so much!

[@inkadinkadoodle]

I've used polymer clay for years, but this was a great refresher course in the basics of polymer clay use, and I did learn a new thing or two! Thank you!

[@propfella]

Well done, finally a presenter who doesn't shout, make silly noises and continually giggle for no reason. I enjoyed your video, even though I was looking for information about using the clay with my new hobby of epoxy resin. Making molds etc. I'm a bit late in starting new hobby at 73, but better late than never. The one thing I've learned is it's a very expensive hobby, it seems the retailers keep raising their prices simply because it's popular. Thank you again, I've subscribed and I look forward to more videos from you. You can defiitely teach a lot of other KZbinrs how to present their videos without making utter fools of themselves.

[@cbrown3929]

Wow. I'm just starting out and this video answered all of my questions and some I didn't know I had! It prevented me from making mistakes I surely would have, had I not seen it. This video is AMAZING! Thank You!!

[@creativerachy]

Thank you!

[@AEmeraldEntity]

I'm not a beginner but this is still quite useful as a refresher

[@simply_relaxing_stuff]

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[@monkeyholst8593]

Indeed!

[@matasmeta44]

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[@AEmeraldEntity]

@Clay Art Etc mmmm tbh I haven’t touched my clay supplies recently because of school work

[@murtazanawab9815]

I am 12 Years old...I have always loved doing clay since 2013! U r literally the only polymer clay utuber I watch :-)

[@fizzypinksherbet]

I'm brand spanking new, wanting to give this a go and I'm so thrilled with all the "how to get started without buying the whole craft store" tips!! Thank you! Subscribing now because I love your style, your editing is really good and it's awesome to listen to a fellow Aussie!

[@kaetoda]

for the first one there is something i like to do its to mix the two colors but not completely so it gets a cool marlbe effect i also do this with white brown and light brown to make a wood effect

[@ullaboysen5014]

I’m a beginner to polymer and this is ABSOLUTELY the best beginner guide I have seen. Thank you so much for sharing this tips…. Regards from Denmark…🇩🇰

[@sussans.o.8506]

Dear Rachel: You are so nice, a great artist and an incredible teacher! Thank you so much and greetings from México 🇲🇽

[@sullyrodriguez8494]

I'm so happy I came across your video I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I begin and I found this so helpful

[@carakinsley]

Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks. I am a newbie to Polymer Clay and almost gave up before I started. I got bored with the video tutes that i started watching as they rambled on about irrelevant stuff. Your tutorial is informative and to the point and has motivated me to keep going.

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Wow, what a wonderful video! I am just starting making things with polymer clay. I got a set for Xmas last. I have no idea what I am doing but this video taught me a lot! Thank you for the video!

[@emilyann1864]

I've been trying to get into charm making with clay and got so discouraged because my clay (fimo sample set) was so soft and hard to mold and when I'd go to peel it off my work surface it would warp and lose all it's shape so these tips are so helpful I'm hoping I can get the clay fixed now because it was so difficult to work it as a beginner

[@yvonnelewis4888]

This is hands down the best YT tutorial on polymer clay for beginners. Thank you so much for such an excellent video!

[@KittyLovesGlover]

so, that means i CAN mix my sculpey 3 with another to salvage it, good! newbie here, thanks for the tips! subscribing :)

[@vapx0075]

Oh, did you have an 'OH Gawd It's Even Melted Onto The Scalpel' moment too? I wonder what that rainbow will look like with a dose of beige in each colour. :(

[@judyblachford6829]

I'm new at doing miniatures, especially polymer clay and found your video very informative. Thank you

[@lisalundstrom1591]

I have just started using sculpting clay. I had several questions that were answered in this video. Thank you so so much. This was extremely helpful.

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

March 26, 2018---Thank you for an informative and helpful video even though I'm not into crafts. After 15 years, got back into modeling in late 2016, but this time instead of aircraft/armor, going for 1/35th scale zombie/apocalypse dioramas. Been learning a lot from the train, doll house, etc. people. Never worked with Milliput before, so it's a learning experience when trying to alter a figure and now, thanks to your video, thinking of different ways I can use polymer clay.

[@MorganScorpion]

This is fascinating, and very helpful. I was thinking of trying polymer clay for the first time, never done any modelling before. I now decided to buy my first small block, and look forward to trying it out.

[@mrsmiggins6435]

This is the best starter video I've seen on KZbin. There are so many tools out there I don't know where to start. Thank you so much🤗🇬🇧

[@barbarabrady4869]

Outstanding video! Thank you. Your presentation represents what I would consider the ideal format and style for a "tips and tricks" video. I have one safety note: Glass from picture frames is not tempered glass, is very breakable and can be quite dangerous! At the very least, if you use picture frame glass, tape the edges with thick tape to avoid cuts and keep the glass away from children.

[@karenab.109]

Great video, Im not a beginner but still found this to be really informative. A lot of the tips were new to me and will make my polymer clay projects way easier now! Thanks !!

[@crispypotato3]

I learned so much and I've been working with clay off and on for years. Thank you so much!

[@catalinaolate7888]

I totally love your charms, thanks for giving so many tutorials specially this one for beginners, I've never done polymer Clay sculpting.

[@sparklingeyes4jay]

THANK YOU!!! This video was soooo helpful. The wisdom from someone more experienced is so very valuable. Can't wait to see the rest of your videos.

[@firetruck1955]

Greetings from the USA. When I turned to KZbin for information on how to begin using Polymer Clay I didn't know which one to choose. I can't say how pleased I am to have chosen your video to watch. I enjoyed it, got the answers I needed and learned extra, too. I subscribed and will be a faithful follower. Cheers!

[@jowilson3825]

This is great! You've given a bunch of good starter tips and I'm so glad I found this!

[@creativerachy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AVspectre]

Really fantastic set of tips - thanks! I always am curious to work with polymer clay, but nervous that I’ll waste what I buy through silly mistakes. This gives me more confidence to incorporate it into my projects. :)

[@losangalex]

The eyeshadow is the smartest idea! I have so many colors I never wear, this is such a great tip!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thanks for the shout out Rachael! :)

[@masoncreationsetc]

Thank you for a great video. I've been using air dry clay on my projects and have been thinking of transitioning to polymer clay. I found your video extremely helpful.. ❤

[@paulinalinford8857]

Years later & your video is still helping people understand polymer clay. I was looking to see how to make a small figurine. I didn't have a medium in mind & just googled. Yours was the second video I watched and I am so impressed! You did so well! Information is succinct, to the point, but still offering a world of knowledge to this nube. Well done! :-) And Thank you.

[@DerpGnome]

Thank you so much for this video! It actually covers all of the problems I came across when starting out with polymer clay (which was a few years back), so I will give it another shot! ♡

[@NutCase]

I just today decided to pick up doing sculpting again. I did charms 7-8 years ago, and I have very little info back then. Your video was very helpful. Even made me realize I got translucent and not white clay XD oh goodness.

[@robinschwarz721]

Ur the 1st one to actually explain everything in detail. U go girl. U got this 👍!

[@savesoil3133]

Since you like clay, have you heard of the #SaveSoil movement before? You might be interested 🌸

[@Rendosian]

I wish I had had this video when I started. This was awesome!

[@sharitolopez5426]

Thanks for this! I've been curious about working with this type of clay for a while now ♥ It really answered most of my questions!

[@CaptPolybius]

It's been years since I've used polymer clay and recently I offered to make a custom base for one of my boyfriend's Warhammer 40k minis. This has helped so much. Thank you!

[@DaddyStaruwu]

This was SUPER helpful!! Thank you for putting this video together! One thing I did want to ask is I've heard you can use translucent clay to help harden a super soft clay. I've tried it and haven't really noticed much of a difference. I was wondering if you have heard this as well? Thank you SO much again for all of these tips, especially the glaze. I've been using the Sculpy one and another brand and just noticed they are wearing off the charm :( But it makes sense to use polyurethane. If it can withstand shoes on a floor surface, then it should keep a charm intact!!

[@creativerachy]

I did actually include the translucent method in the video! I find Sculpey translucent works best as it's already super soft as soon as you cut a piece off the block, and then when you mix it with crumbly clay it helps bind it all together!

[@craftyhands3600]

+Creative Rachy My premo white is quite soft:((

[@DaddyStaruwu]

Creative Rachy I thought so but I wasn't sure! I've found that one works the best too. The Fimo translucent isn't that great at all. Plus it seems to add nice shine to the clay, but that could also be my imagination XD I like to experiment with clays just to see. You can't really mess anything up, unless you burn it! XD And sorry for the repeat question after it was in the video. Guess I had my head up my butt during that part!! :P

[@foryouth8895]

+Creative Rachy when we need to preheat the oven ,what is the temperature?

[@foryouth8895]

+Creative Rachy every time that I make clay ,the clay will get dirty and I have tried to use nail remover,but still can't RUB all the dirty,what can I do?

[@MandeeSparkle]

Thank you so much for the tips! I am literally starting out with polymer clay right now and I have been so nervous.

[@cindykling7123]

AMAZING video. I learned so much! I appreciate how wonderfully done this video is. Your use of chapters is incredible. Thank you so much!

[@ninascorner11]

This is amazing! it was just what I was looking for! I have been wanting to craft with polymer clay for a while now, thank you so much for this!

[@lhusketh6239]

Thank you so much for the helpful tips. I'm just getting interested in polymer clay and know nothing so it really helped.

[@LolaShahdadi]

Best beginner tutorial I've found yet. Thank you!

[@charlottehayde5086]

Thank you for starting with the basics, I can't wait to give this a go! Such an informative video & style, thank you! :)

[@SashasRevenge]

Thank you so much for this, I learned so much! These tips blew me away, some I’ve been doing already.

[@montialarson]

I'm new to polymer clay. I love experimenting with mixing color and other things. These tips are super helpful. Thank you so much.

[@aprilskies1051]

Thank you so much for this video. I learned so much from it. I'll never be able to make cute shapes like you but I now know the basics on different types of clay and how to use it. 😊

[@fiftyforty9]

I thought that the intro with that music was ironic/joke, but then I looked at when it was uploaded😭😭😭😭

[@colesuqs]

I think this is the absolute best video for a beginner! Thank you very much for taking the time:)

[@creativerachy]

Thank you!

[@lynnburton642]

Very informative for beginners. Well done! Thanks!

[@stephenwilson9905]

Many thanks!!! I like the way you offer alternatives to the techniques. Happy Christmas all. 🎅 Steve (Au)

[@alexisbess7644]

Yay thank you so much for this! My kids and I just picked it up, we're about to do our second go around. I really love and admire your video because it isn't just telling me about all of these fancy must have products that professionals use. I took notes during the video lol I have almost everything besides glaze sitting around my house. Your voice is also lovely and made this video easy to watch. Keep up the hard work!

[@shaindarkart5412]

a ball end dotting tool is very different from a toothpick..there are some effects you get with a dotting tool you just cant get with a toothpick so instead you could use the ball end of a match stick.

[@livvyloves9643]

DarkestArt use the ball end of what? I'm a beginner at polymer clay and would love your help!

[@shaindarkart5412]

@Livvy Loves...use the tip of a match stick..the part you light..or just use a nail dotting tool.:)

[@beazabiny2393]

just take a bobby pin

[@andied6207]

Or dip a toothpick in superglue or paint and let it dry, then redip it and let it dry again, keep doing that until you have the ball tip size you need. =)

[@quynhle8283]

DarkestArt, I actually found that cutting the pointy end of my toothpick and sanding down the edges really helped!

[@sabrinalouise1298]

This video was great! I really can’t wait to start working with polymer clay 🙌🏻😍

[@kd4472]

I have dabbled a (very) little bit with PC but didn't feel like I knew enough, or had time to learn how, to do much with it. Your video was PERFECT in giving me the basics; as in "Intro to Polymer Clay 101" and I am now looking forward to digging out the clay that has been sitting untouched in my craft area. Thank you for this information, and job well done.

[@emilhund]

I got a great deal and got 10.63 kg, roughly 20 pounds of clay. I am going nuts here! 😁😁😁

[@KalyanaDesignTutorials]

Do not use super glue on polymer clay. In time it will degrade and break it. Instead, to secure your pin, just bend it sideways before covering it with clay. That way it won't come off.

[@Meep142]

Thanks. Now I know because I was considering using super glue. Thanks again.

[@TLHS55]

Duh, clearly you weren't watching the video, she showed how to bury the eye pin in the clay to secure it.

[@isa03_98]

Hello, i would begin with polymer clay but i don't know which clay (fimo) should i buy, can you help me ?

[@KalyanaDesignTutorials]

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[@es7691]

@@isa03_98 she did say that you can use any clay. buy whatever clay is in your budget or colour range.

[@larasomethingorother6740]

I've been doing some basic clay models out of Fimo I got as a present. My friends loved them so much that they offered to buy them and a massive dispute happened over a little snake I had made. My friends wanted me to make certain things they like, for example, one of my friends wanted a model of his dog. This video helped me SO much. I really appreciate your help! thanks!

[@toastman3592]

I have a good feeling that she will be a very good KZbinr in the near future.!.!.!

[@wilson7732]

She already is 👌🏻

[@abriannao.4056]

Subscribed, liked, and commented. I subscribed and liked because I thought that what you said were very good tips and advice. I subscribed because I love your work and I also love your happiness and personality. :)

[@sandraspooner5481]

Great video..straight to the point.... no unnecessary chit chat...fantastic...thank you!

[@angiecameron2471]

This is an awesome tutorial for an absolute beginner. Thanks so much for sharing. Just ready to run out & buy some clay. You rock Girl.

[@duckystudios2564]

This doesn’t apply to anything I’m doing with my clay but your voice is so enjoyable to listen to lol

[@IrishAnnie]

Great tips. I just bought some clay today to start making miniature food items. You explained away so many questions I had. NO NAIL POLISH!

[@fizzyfruit2563]

Can I use mod podge as glaze?

[@Graysunshinecries]

I'm curious to know this as well, please. I always have Modge Podge.

[@harriet8146]

Fizzyfruit yeah you can, I've heard

[@hisbodywasweak249]

Yes! Mod Podge works really well as glaze

[@ximerodriguez9488]

Fizzyfruit nooo don't I've been working with polymer clay for 2 years now and mod podge is not for polymer clay it leaves ur charms extremely sticky and it's not smooth when applying it

[@ximerodriguez9488]

Leah SmItH no it doesn't it leaves charms extremely sticky