HOW TO Keep Polymer Clay Clean & Dust Free - Basics Beginner Tutorial

[@trumpgoogledmyyahoo5527]

Your thumbnail is what my clay looks like no matter what I do lol. I clean my hands and tools/work surface constantly, but my clay still always has little stupid hairs, fibers and dust in it. Clearly I've upset the universe. lol

[@pizzermaster1145]

Trump Googled My Yahoo same

[@xletix69]

same i hate it

[@Micazasdebandito79]

Same!!!! So frustrating

[@Dawn816]

Me too

[@EtsukoMayumi]

I pretty much to the exact same things! XD the baby wipes, washing my hands, scrap clay, etc. I do use rubbing alcohol and acetone nail polish remover to clean my charms!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

I usually use the alcohol after baking but yep same process :P

[@alyssawheeler4925]

To clean my clay before it's baked, I usually clean it under COLD water. It usually works to get any fibers or strings that I need out.

[@jklarr6488]

Powder a lite dust of baby powder it helps alot.

[@Yopchagee]

This is super helpful! I do the rubbing alcohol thing, too, but I didn't know about the scrap clay trick. That's awesome!

[@ellahope3165]

this video is so useful! i will defiantly use these steps the next time i craft

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Let me know how it goes! :D

[@ascoopofsprinkles5945]

So useful and helpful! Just what I was looking for! Thanks so much!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

I'm glad I could help!!

[@VeronicaHernandez-wu2hs]

i always love your back to basics vídeos!! may I ask which lens do you use for your vídeos?

[@thenoxbox3871]

So helpful! Enjoyed this!

[@samster38w47]

Some great tips. Thanks Ruth xx

[@MaeveMaeveKawaii]

Thanks Ruth! ♥ This is very helpful

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

I'm glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching!

[@ClayCollectibles23]

All are must dos! Great video hun❤

[@muffincharms3645]

Thank you! This is super helpful! I guess I better start tidying my desk 😂

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Shhh! I only do it when I really need to! This video was just what people SHOULD do ;)

[@micarajakumar3775]

Super helpful! You are amazing!

[@karenctran]

Hey Ruth! Can you show us how you edit and film your tutorials? I want to make some clay tutorials but not really sure where to start! Thanks!

[@ekinkarakus4278]

Me too☺

[@creativecharisma506]

Me three 😊

[@karenctran]

I think she mentioned she will make a video about her editing/filming process in one of her Q&A or Vlog videos, but I'm not sure if she changed her mind. Hopefully, she hasn't, but if she did, that is okay too.

[@wilson7732]

Me 4

[@theslimewaitress9685]

Thank you so much for this video!!!!

[@lexigoldman6233]

Where did you purchase the blue case that you store your clay in? Thank you so much for your time!

[@jasmailjs]

Good tips thanks

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

No problem!

[@theweirdnesssurge1535]

This is cool

[@Cupcakes76]

thank you ruth this helped me so much your my idiol

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Aw that's so sweet, I'm glad I could help ^ _ ^

[@unoriginalpokemon4743]

hey rufus! do u have a substitute for an exaco knife for clay?

[@retardkitty9345]

Thank you Ruth. Your tips and tricks were very helpful. I love your work and your channel

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Aw thank you! :3

[@nicolew828]

hey Ruth! :) wonder what do you use to edit your thumb nails?

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Photoshop :)

[@nicolew828]

xoxRufus ok cool! thanks Ruth for replying :)

[@jogregory3198]

hey honey. I noticed ur molds in your video an I'm struggling to find cupcake molds in the uk... please where did u get yours or did u make urs an if so can I purchase some from u

[@bonnienash8585]

Jo Gregory eBay has them but you have to look hard to find them try miniature cupcake moulds / silicone moulds or on etsy there is a few and a link to where miniaturesweets shop has gone too the mould is the 14ml cupcake mould. It's also in the description ☝🏻of this video( top of page) above likes ect

[@alice_is_annoying]

Thank you sooooooo much for making this video ! p's that's what happens to me as well!!!!😂😁😁

[@fairylights3064]

When I'm working with dark colors it gets on my hands, and then I can't just wash it off. Help?

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

You should just be able to wash it off with soup and water, or even just a baby wipe?

[@fairylights3064]

+xoxRufus Cool! Okay, I'll try that, thanks! :))

[@brrjohnson8131]

Fairy Lights, I use an extra greasy lotion first, then suds it up with soap & rinse away. The lotion cuts thru the clay residue easily, I don't rub it in, I slather it on liberally just like you would with liquid soap. Then soap cuts through lotion quicker than clay. It seems to take less time than soap alone & more effective, imho.

[@bearhugz6110]

poot! :3

[@MarieBorgesU]

Hi Ruth! Id recommend other few things that help with keeping everything clean. 1. I brush my hair outside the room, and tie it firmly. 2. I not only wash my hands, but also my arms, face, and sometimes i also like to exfoliate my arms. 3. Also, wearing synthetic fibers clothes help. Why all this? Everytime you run your fingers through your hair, you pass them on your clothes (cotton and fluffly shirts OMG), or even scratch an arm or your face while working, particles fly around like crazy. Dont forget to dust not only on the surface of your workspace. But also to keep all the boxes clean, and the "below" parts of anything above your workspace. I hope this wasnt confusing xDDDDDD My grammar sucks ,i know. and im sorry.

[@trumpgoogledmyyahoo5527]

Marie Borges More good tips, thanks for sharing! I'm so frustrated, no matter how well I clean, STILL my clay is full of junk.

[@chiarra644]

@@trumpgoogledmyyahoo5527 you can also take some nail polish remover after it's baked and a qtip and it gets it all off

[@abbywright6943]

I hate how I don't have a crafting space, so I have to clean so many different locations before I craft 😭😭😭

[@xletix69]

same i work on my computer desk and basically it's a small desk and there's so much stuff around even if i put away everything on my table, there's still stuff near the table.

[@daynes13]

this stresses me out so much lollll

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Bane of my existence, you're not alone haha

[@hallie_leigh]

Thank you for this Ruth!! I do some of these steps but never did the scrap clay on your mat. I was actually working with clay as I was watching this and did it immediately! I got so much dust off my mat!! 😱😱 So thank you again. Very helpful!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

It really works huh! nothing attracts dust like clay *rolls eyes* haha

[@larissaamurov7819]

Thanks. Your tips will help me a lot. I'll start to clean my desktop with baby wipes instead of a paper towel and alcohol but this doesn't work to much for white clay. Thanks for sharing! 😘😘

[@sunniport]

This was super helpful, thank you Ruth!! Everything was explained very nicely, and I'm always waiting to see more wonderful videos from you!! ❤😊

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Aw thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and I hope you like my future content just as much! :)

[@renidere]

Oh dear...I just realized that once I start using clay it'll most likely get COVERED in dog hair...UGH

[@jklarr6488]

I've been using pro scrulpt clay since 2007 n the lite fairy color is a nitemare to work with, I can't wear gloves n I have wipes that I wipe my hands down every 15 mibs about. But it still leaves like dirt n fuzz, I did find Dusting it with baby powred makes it not attract Hair as much but the almost like dirt streaks has just got me stunned, I know it's oil from my fingers but as many times I wipe them clean it just seems impossible for it to be doing this.

[@randombutuseful7720]

I need help please. Whenever I try to style the clay with my fingers it always ends uo with my fingerprints on it and this is so not pleasing!! Any advice please??

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

The best advice for that is to start wearing gloves when you craft, or you can get finger covers so your whole hand isn't covered. I hope that helped! : )

[@randombutuseful7720]

@@KawaiiStudioCrafts how do you get away with it? Do you wear gloves yourself?

[@hannahb5769]

This helped me so much! Thank you!😘

[@jaelimarie921]

Thankyou Ruth, this helps a lot!😆

[@RayneQ]

This was very heppful thank you so much

[@natalieviolet1685]

After watching many of your tutorials for years, I've found that you (in your videos) never get clay under your nails! You have quite long nails, like me but I can make the smallest thing and still have half that creation under my nails! I know it's sorta gross but true, so my wonder is how do you keep your nails so clean?

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

ImperfectNat I don't actually do anything, my nails never stay long for very long anyway but I've never really had a problem with that. Sort I can't be more helpful! 🙇🏻‍♀️

[@natalieviolet1685]

No problem, thank you for the reply!

[@trumpgoogledmyyahoo5527]

ImperfectNat Lol me too

[@missheadscarfgirl2383]

I hate cleaning to.

[@Sunnydazeknits]

Where can I find basic shape molds for polymer clay, something as simple as a rectangle.with rounded edges. Im also looking for a non stick mat. What are you using? Im a beginner. Thank you for this awesome video! I'm just setting up

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Yay welcome to the polymer clay family! ☺️ I can't remember exactly what mat I have but there's loads of the same thing online: www.craftstash.co.uk/crafter-s-companion-spectrum-noir-non-slip-craft-mat.html?___store=default&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9b_4BRCMARIsADMUIypMqYEFA5wDVmOQjfJbXlez4sb0JWcRau9_dGJ0soKscV8UOo0lxt4aAn3zEALw_wcB Mats can be a bit pricey but you're looking for these brown ones and they last for a couple of years and even longer if you treat them well (unlike me!) For cutters I'd just take a look on Amazon but Sculpey and Fimo both do simple sets of shapes that I own :) www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=fimo+shape+cutters&i=kitchen&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

[@CH-kr3wk]

Thanks. This was really helpful!

[@pandaprincess2787]

where do u get ur clay/polymer clay i tried so hard to find it but i just font know

[@anniedetar1393]

Never been this early 😅😂 this is awesome!

[@ihopeutubedies]

This is why I sculpt butt naked.

[@ΡαφαελαΒομβα-η4φ]

Very helpful video!You are very creative!Kisses from Greece!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Kisses from England!

[@ΡαφαελαΒομβα-η4φ]

I love you my sweetie!♥

[@milliegeorge4469]

Dose this work with Air dry clay

[@artsandcrafts2574]

Great advice

[@nevaehloveras3650]

can you make something adveture time

[@pandaprincess2787]

oops never mind i found it in the description

[@さなえのわくわく粘土タイム]

This was very helpful! I started to use kneaded eraser instead of scrap clay, which is great

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Oooo yeah that's a great idea!!

[@claydiymore7549]

Ruth, can I send you the parcel with my charms and other things ?? Nice and helpful video 👍😀

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Sadly I don't have a P.O box anymore and I'm currently living between my uni house and home so I can't justify getting one in a certain place nor do I have the money as they are really expensive! As soon as I am able to get another one I promise I will and will announce it on here and social media! Thanks for wanting to share your pieces with me!

[@claydiymore7549]

+xoxRufus thank u for you answer, I'm waiting. 😀👌

[@annabanana2329]

I often use nail polish remover to clean my charms, but it leaves a patchy, white residue when I finish. Is there any way to avoid this (Hopefully I'm not too late to obtain a response)?

[@donpolitely]

Thank you very much this is very helpful. I just started making polymer clay yesterday and my biggest problems are dust, fibers and finger prints. I can finally apply this tips on my next project. Thank u again

[@shalowater]

great tips! why did you shop up your vanilla clay like that before you used it for cupcake tops?

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

I was conditioning it ready to use :)

[@shalowater]

never thought to chop it up first to make it easier. lol.thanks ruth

[@thecraftysurprises4817]

helpful video! Thank you so much! 😀

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

No problem, thank you for watching

[@kathiehoskins813]

I enjoy watching back to basic videos. Very helpful.

[@elliecarroll4581]

Love this vid, where did u get the huge blue small container thingy? I neeeeeeed it😂

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

I got it from Aldi, the UK supermarket! Its amazing isn't it, meant for food but it's so helpful when checking everything separated! :)

[@elliecarroll4581]

+xoxRufus thanks ❤️

[@julialonso]

Early yaaaas

[@k8ichi]

I was holding the same color of clay XD and they looked the same 0:17

[@ashac.6519]

What color do you use for the pink bottom of the cupcakes?

[@AveryCreates]

"I hate cleaning." My sister from another mister.

[@bonnienash8585]

You should try micro fibre Towels etc x

[@christiandoodles]

I use a new sheet of wax paper to work on

[@ВикторияБлер]

Thank you very much!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

You're welcome :D

[@kimberleywilliams2599]

I know far too well the frustration of still finding stubborn bits of dust on your charms after you are so careful, especially in pastel colours! And then there is white clay that's honestly just a dust magnet

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Yeah I literally still have pieces covered in dust after all of these steps, white clay is impossible! I literally don't touch the stuff ha

[@carz232]

Hi, how often do you wipe your desk down? Before every time you create?

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

Usually every single time, but if I'm feeling lazy I will just dust and use scrap clay on my work matt and the surrounding areas. This is ok but won't be as effective!

[@lydiautful]

yes. yes. very much helpful

[@marfooglefamilyfund511]

Great tips!!

[@hooiyin]

lolol i deal with this everydayyy, exactly what you do, i do all the steps everydayyy :p Sometimes i feel like a super OCD cleaner lady haha!

[@rosewater5430]

Love this video!!!!! So helpful!!!!!!

[@KawaiiStudioCrafts]

I'm glad you found it helpful! :3

[@CTMillan]

please!! Turn off the water after you wet your hands! it makes me sad when people don't care about saving water :(