How To Remove Polymer Clay From Silicon Molds

[@meikeimcdowell]

Here I am, 7 years after your video was made and am thoroughly grateful for your tutorials and helpful tips! Your personality is so sweet. Hope you are well in 2023! 😊

[@arthouse2030]

"The Trick" is 10:10 into the video...

[@crudivor]

Thanks, i almost clicked out

[@emyleaedruce4500]

Terima Kasih

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

I take a smooth sheet of foil and roll it onto the surface of the clay with an acrylic clay roller, it tends to lift it out very well.

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[@lindacronk986]

This is a great tip I usually put it in the fridge for awhile then I can get it out I will try this though much faster!!!!! Great information as always.

[@BB.halo_heir]

i was just about to say the same. about 10 minutes in the freezer really helps 😊

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+Bel Ban and +Linda Cronk Good tips!

[@BB.halo_heir]

+PolymerClayTutor thanks for your tip too!

[@YogiUToo]

After filling the mold with clay, can I bake it still in the mold before removing the item? I suppose, as you said in your video, this may depend on the type of material the mold is made from? Can molds hold up in the oven when baking polymer clay?

[@habanerojones2169]

I've been having this exact problem, and although I coincidentally already tried this method prior to watching your video I did find it useful as it has given me a new idea. Your videos rock!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you taking the time to post them! 💖💖💖

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Very helpful. I will be getting some molds for Christmas (hopefully). I was unsure how I will unmold them as some are detailed - only worked with simple molds to this point. Thank you, I will definitely be following your wonderful instruction.

[@jagrutisanghvi23]

Really very informative . I will try today only

[@antoinettecapell5527]

Hello, can you please tell me where to buy some oven safe tiles (it looks like you have a red one in this video) without a pattern? Thank you! And thank you for your video!

[@krisnaisley]

Someone may have already said this but on the really thin delicate parts of the mold i sometimes apply corn starch or pearl ex (if i want it to have a metallic shine) to the mold with an eyeshadow applicator or small .2 paintbrush. It helps to release the clay on to the ceramic tile before baking

[@polypepz9386]

Great timing! I was just about to look for a video on silicon molds because I recently bought a snowflake silicon mold with so much details. Now I have an idea what to do.

[@bigibiji4031]

Your videos are so thorough and informative! Thank you so much for sharing your tips and your crafts with us.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you so much for taking the time to pop in here and say that! It is appreciated! 💖

[@SuseyPhoenixx]

Always put in the freezer for a stint .. them take out and voila .. usually do a batch all together .. then unmould individually .. by taking one out then unmoulding .. works every time for me!!

[@LaraCraftStudio]

for how long?

[@SasukeUchiha-gn7kn]

hi i want to ask if you can use other kinds of paints on polymer clay besides acrylic paints will the others paints hold on my clay projects if i glaze them

[@Fishnetfreud]

I am new at this so forgive me if I ask a stupid question. But can you bake the clay in the mould? I have bought moulds where it says they can take up to 240 degrees celsius. So is it easier to just bake the clay in the mould and take it out afterwards?

[@DogsReignSupreme]

Did you find the answer? This is my question too.

[@Fishnetfreud]

I tried just putting the clay in the mould and then baking it. And that works perfectly. The moulds I have can take the heat and it insures that the clay is perfect when taken out of the mould. So if your moulds can take high temperatures then I think it's the best way to work with the clay :)

[@AlexaGates90]

haha I asked this question to myself while watching the videos, because I always bake my clay in the mould so it turns out perfectly ^^

[@CarolReidCA]

Fishnetfreud TY! I was just going to type this exact question! It makes sense to bake the clay into the molds, then remove it when it is hard! I *DO* wonder if making molds from silicone sealants, etc. can also handle the heat? I suppose if making any molds detailed, I should be sure that weather I use a pre-made silicone mold mixture, or create my own, that making sure it can handle baking before even creating the mold would save $ and hassles down the road! I see you tried it in a mold that can handle the heat fine, without distortions, and seems it came out perfect! :) Using liquid Fimo (or similar bake-set clays) would be really an advantage to obtain micro details in a mold! Being sure to not shake the liquid clay, but stir instead, tapping out, and using a sharp, thin tool or wire to be sure no bubbles remain in the mold after pouring & before baking, would be advantageous as well! Thank you for asking & answering my question! I am not huge into clay or pottery, yet would like to create embellishments for creating one-of-a-kind multimedia journals, and when I make a certain type of embellishment, or decoration, that I REALLY like, I would like to be able to reproduce it. I also like making miniatures for shadowboxes, doll houses for the girls & castles for boys and girls. I've created a few things things I wish I had made molds for, as they were VERY detailed, and creating them took a long time, thus my starting to play with a bake-set clay. Plaster is too brittle for some of the tiny pieces, and absorbs the paints too readily for some of the details to show up well, so I'm going to give Fimo a try. I could probably create these in ceramics, yet making duplicates would likely require using a finely-ground plaster for making a slip mold, and would likely be more difficult! Sadly, it would also not be possible to create in a clear medium if done in ceramics (although I COULD do them in glass, and have created a few that way (via making a porcelain, or similar clay, using kiln wash over the mold, then melting glass into the mold in a kiln... This, unfortunately, takes a LOT of time, a LOT of experimenting with glass thicknesses, COE considerations (different COEs of glass perform differently when you're working with very fine tiny details, thus you can have thin glass crack, shatter or explode in the kiln, so testing different firing schedules, a lot of electricity, testing different glass that performs differently, watching colors {especially yellows, reds and striker glass {glass that changes colors when fired}). Thanks again! :)

[@CarolReidCA]

Alexa Gates TY Alexa! I had the same question! Good to know we can bake these in their molds, as long as the molds can safely be used for baking! :)

[@nelsondarwinpaktech3954]

great,,,welldone,,,can u tell me the price of clay,,,or how we can make it....or can we use it for commercial purposes....

[@3258pamela]

I'm wanting to use an existing silicone mold (which is a single object) to make the same in a container large enough for multiple. Would you happen to know what kind of clay I can use, that once dried it can tolerate (for lack of a better word, LOL) the silicone ............... thank you, I subscribed to your channel, first time I've seen you.

[@jorose5954]

Masive thanks for this video. Has been very useful ❤

[@SkulpTools]

Question: Since those molds are silicone and can be baked, why not bake the PC right in the mold, let it cool, then pop it out? Or does that cause problems reusing the molds over time?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+SkulpTools SkulpterAz I'll just give you the same answer I gave Allison Merit below: "You can bake in some molds, but I prefer not to because, you can only bake one mold at a time, plus sometimes you haven't done it perfectly and it is a waste to bake something that isn't perfectly molded."

[@pattword6620]

Excellent tute! Tips like these really make a difference in the finished product. TY for ALL your help

[@lostintime3297]

_I think if we use a small piece of transparent glass and place it on the mold and press the glass on to it then we can easily see if the clay is sticking to the glass or not :)_

[@BigHenFor]

Slight problem though. You might distort the cast and the mould if you place a sheet on the top and press down. Placing it face down supports the cast and ensures even pressure into the clay, and a good bond with the mould.

[@RaysBlueBasementWorkshop]

What is your take on original Sculpey clay.I have seen other videos on KZbin that say is is to brittle after it is baked.I want to use it to embellish boxes and some mixed media pieces.Do you think it would hold up over time? Thanks,love your videos.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Armor all works great for a mold release !

[@TheSpelledMilk]

Thanks for the info? The Armor All doesn't leave grease marks on the molded item?

[@ACIDvICTIM]

Interesting video, thank you! Would you happen to know the best way of removing soft polymer clay (sculpey) from a painted and clear coated object I am trying to mould? I have made a barrier out of sculpey for a 2-piece silicone mould and want to clean up the excess that has adhered to the final clear coat of the object without damaging the clear coat or the soft sculpey barrier. I hope you can help!

[@natashianatashia6827]

So then how do you get it off the glass without destroying it??

[@PolymerClayTutor]

With a clay blade slipped underneath.

[@Yannarra]

Would you recommend using some sort of "release agent" in the mold before putting the clay in? Like a water spritz or a dusting of cornstarch?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+Yannarra No... if you use a release, it is really hard to keep the clay from popping out while you're pushing it into the mold and you can't get the fine detail that you want.

[@Yannarra]

Oho.. makes sense... Thanks! :)

[@femkedevos567]

This is extremely helpfull !

[@gloriabueno7433]

How to do the molds you made? Please and thanks 🙏

[@Laydeeworeblak]

When do you add the clip?

[@artiejohnson703]

Thanks, this really helps me. I did a project the other day & I sure could of used this. But now I have it, a huge Thank You

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Glad it helped! 💖

[@christiedecker2724]

Yes, I know not PC but I'm going to try it on cold porcelain also...I'm hoping it will work for that as well. Thanks for the tip...Blessings.

[@Karai9]

Hi Cindy, super useful tutorial! I actually have that same Martha Stewart mold and a few of her other ones, (I had bought them to use with a different medium) but recently I've been looking at them again and trying to figure out the best way to get PC to work in those tiny little spaces. I've also been looking at some lace molds that I thought would be really great for a couple of projects I have in mind but I hadn't wanted to commit to buying them if PC couldn't really handle being taken out of such a delicate mold. After this video though I'll definitely have to give it a try.

[@joannecarroll5504]

Some miniatures artists make a mixture of PC & Liquid PC called 'Goop' in order to fill tiny & delicate stencils on a tile. You may get better 'lace' this way - Angie Scarr demonstrates it in some of her miniature flower videos. Good luck.

[@nzabeen]

Can I use play dough here? Easy to get that. Would be very useful if I could.

[@iseejewelz3874]

Hey Cindy, question. Where did you get the organizing bins up on the wall from? thank you so much

[@BB.halo_heir]

a while ago she said they were from a hardware store, for nuts and bolts, etc. hope that helps.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+Bel Ban Yeah you can find them at places like Canadian Tire here in Canada, and Harbor Freight in the States. There are tons of places online too even amazon. They are called parts bins if you're during a search for them.

[@geethauppili6322]

Hi dear iam geetha from India do you have recipe of homemade flexible clay.thanks in advance God bless you.

[@Atliermia]

How you removed a clay from mold or how long you are keeping in Nola.?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I'm not sure what you're asking, didn't you watch the video?

[@shalowater]

great video. i need to try this on the strawberry mold from martha stewart. is there any way that you can demo how to use deep molds? i have a beautiful deep rose from an etsy shop that i wanted to make rings with and every time i try to fill it with clay i cant get the clay in all the little crevices.

[@t0nyab.760]

I saw a video that layered putting the clay in. She put a little bit in. Got a ball tool and pushed the clay down. Then added more. Hope that makes sense lol

[@fayeshores9883]

Can the silicone molds be baked in the oven with the clay still in the mold?? Then won’t they just pop out?

[@robinfeliciano9787]

I know this is kind of an old video and I'm not sure if you're still responding to questions but, what if you sprayed your molds with a little bit of oil? I do that sometimes I don't know if I'm ruining the mold or not.?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Robin, I'm still here. Oil isn't really a good choice because it tends to soften the clay and make it sticky. A dry powder, like cornstarch or tapioca starch works better for releasing polymer clay from molds. Water also works as a release for many brands of polymer clay but some brands like Fimo and Cernit, it also makes it sticky. Silicone, usually doesn't need a release though, as long as it is nice and clean.

[@MissFlux]

What a fantastic & under rated tip!!? I'm new to this particular craft .. I've worked with other clays .. And was pretty into the whole fimo craze in the 80's! I couldn't believe it when years ago FIMO was making a come back in a much wider craft community. So thank you🙌🏽 for this tip, as I'm sure I'll want to do detailed work. I noticed you didn't use anything like cornstarch or water? So all you did was just use the glass or shiny surface to get it out?? Thanks for any info .. Or I'll try it & let you know how I go. I got so many tips actually, like how to clean work area & the mold.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Glad to be of help to you! Yes I just used the shinyglass surface to pull the clay from the mold.

[@savvynsassy3335]

So glad I found this. Had not thought of this method. Thank you

[@jackiepeterson1329]

Hi, I am having a problem with having white marks in my clay doll faces. I think that they are air pockets but I was wondering if I am working the clay too much or not enough and getting air in it? Please let me know if you have any suggestions. Thank you bunches, Jackie :)

[@lizzies127]

How there are any thumbs down to any of your videos is so shocking to me?! You're always so helpful! Ignore those idiots haha. Thank you!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You're the best!

[@victoriaciolek9585]

Cindy, I really enjoy your tutorials. Unfort I found you on you tube AFTER I gave away ALL my P. Clay and tools. I found it very difficult for my hands to get that clay soft enough..However, I have found a new use for all my molds. I am using the new Prima Paper Clay and that is fun, and it air drys so I can use it on albums, and furniture and such. I also use some of my molds for soap..Can you tell me if I can use my silicone molds for the Paper Clay and Soap? (I know not to use them for food after using them for these types of things) Thank you, Cindy.

[@harpersmythe658]

Good trick I'll try that many thanks 😀

[@Dani-tz6jz]

Would partially baking it help pop it out? That is, if you are not certain how much heat the mold can take...

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+Daniella Uribe Even if the mold is bakeable, partially cooking your piece will not work because the clay will be very brittle and just break. The clay either needs to be raw or completely cured to get it out of the mold without breaking it.

[@BigHenFor]

If the mould is heat resistant to a temperature above the curing temperature, you can bake the cast in the mould. That's something you can check when you buy your silicone moulds.

[@vmath2220]

BTW..bought your glass mat and love it!

[@lindamuir921]

I really enjoyed watching your video with some great tips! I have just started working with clay, but it is the air dry clay, so hoping you will be able to answer my question. I have a very deep 3D mold of a baby with hat and diaper and I am wondering, can I just let it dry in the mold itself (I am assuming the clay would shrink when drying to make it easier to remove from the mold?), or would the trick of using corn starch in the mold previous to adding the clay would help. I have a feeling I may have to revert to the ploymer clay instead. Thanks in advance.

[@ealter2636]

Hi, I've only recently(since Sept. 2015) begun working with polymer clay and have made some beads, cabachons, etc.; after awhile I realized they have an unpleasant odor. I thought perhaps they hadn't properly cured (I did have an oven thermometer which indicated 275 but perhaps fluctuations or something happened) so I rebaked all of the pieces again, this time for an additional 40 minutes (nothing I made is thick). Initially there was no odor (as originally after first baking) but when I checked again after sitting overnight they smelled. They were sitting in a ceramic bowl or on a kitchen counter - open air circulation. Any thoughts of what could be happening? thank you so much for any advice you might have.

[@888Nefertari888]

Hey crafty folks out there, do you know why my self-made molds (2 components put together, hardenes within 5 minutes) are sweating? They are somewhat oily or sweaty. Shall I wash it off with dishwashing soap or what can I use? I never had this problem with bought putties. Thanks for answers!

[@katherinebordier6195]

What clay roller would you recommend? I am looking at Amazon and they are not too positive.

[@Matyme]

I bought a pound of polymer clay at walmart. Just white and it says soft on it. It is sculpey. (First timer here) and when I opened it it was extremely sticky. I have seen hundreds of videos online before I dared to try polymer clay and knew that if it was sticky I could use corn starch, flour, or pressing it in between paper. I tried the flour and it didn't work. I tried alot of flour. I didn't have corn starch so I just tried the paper and it still didn't work. But I tried what you did said in your video and left it over night in between paper and put a heavy book on top of it and it helped alot! Well it worked! but before I tried fixing the clay I tried it on some molds and ofcourse it stuck to the mold. My question here is, Why would it be better if your clay was a little sticky? Cause I got to tell you mine would not come out. I can understand soft but not sticky. Thanx for your video's I'm learning alot.

[@sylviaramos2977]

Great following u. What's the difference between polymer and air dry clay pls&thank u.😘 😍 loooooove crafts clay/canvas/mixed media but I'm a very new begginer. Just spent 200$ at Michaels lol.😉 my starting kit I guess. It sure can get very expensive wow. Night.😴

[@Xoletta]

Can I use regular baking silicone molds for clay? I see yours are really thick, but the ones I have are fairly thin. I never worked with clay, before. Thanks! Great video!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

There are so many kinds of molds out there, so I would have to see it to know for sure, but you certainly could try putting clay in your mold and see how your clay comes out. If you plan to bake in the mold though, definitely find out if your mold is heat safe though. Some silicone molds made for ice cubes for example, might melt in the oven. Here is a video with some different types of silicone molds that might answer your question better: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpPCq598pK6NrLs

[@mrsbeckydaisy]

I’m looking for a top for my desk to work with polymer clay. I was wondering about yours, it looks like a piece of glass with a graph under it. Can you tell me where you found it? It looks like exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks.

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

It’s a “glass cutting mat”. I found it on Amazon. I know it’s been 2 years since your comment, but in case it’s still helpful, or helpful to others. I went back and forth between buying this item and buying a basic white ceramic tile from the hardware store (which can also go in the oven and is WAY cheaper), but eventually I decided on this cutting board because of the graph lines. Also it’s super cheap to buy silicon mats (meant for baking) to put under the clay pieces before baking them on a cookie sheet.

[@jeanellenewman9]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have struggled with this forever. Thank you. 😍😀

[@vmath2220]

any ideas on how to remove pc from my carpet? lol..I rolled over it this morning like road kill with my wheely chair!

[@joannecarroll5504]

rubbing alcohol will help break it down.

[@nelsondarwinpaktech3954]

and pls kindly tell me how this material feel on touching be like clay or plastic?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Nelson Darwin Pak Tech hi there, if you are referring to how polymer clay feels when it is baked, then it depends on how it is finished. If it is sanded and buffed it can feel like Stone though it won't be heavy or cold. If it's waxed or covered in a varnish it will feel like wood or ceramic. Or if you give it a suede-like finish it can feel like Fabric or paper. But basically it is a plastic so it mostly feels like plastic.

[@elviraKidd]

This was so very helpful! I loved your tip at the end too.

[@thegamingmosa6831]

I was running thru some tutorials and saw one where they were impressing a real leaf into polymer clay by running the clay and the leaf thru the pasta machine. I am just starting to use a pasta machine. I know you can run texture sheets thru with your clay, but would you run a leaf thru yours?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Yeah you can put a leaf through your pasta machine as long as it is a soft one. A thick branch-y one may push your rollers out of alignment. I wouldn't bother running it through the machine though, since in most cases it will just tear the clay. If it were me, I would just press it in to the clay and use an acrylic roller instead.

[@stephiescrafts]

Great video this was something I wanted to know how to do for awhile now. Thanks from Newfoundland😃

[@RedVelvetRabbit]

really good tip!

[@ms9105]

very informative ... i adore your videos

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

If your molds are oven safe, you can just bake them in the molds. Much easier when you have very delicate pieces.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+Alison Merritt You can bake in some molds, but I prefer not to because, you can only bake one mold at a time, plus sometimes you haven't done it perfectly and it is a waste to bake something that isn't perfectly molded.

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Awesome video great tips and ideas, very helpful thank you for sharing! Liz x

[@ymm424]

so I'm guessing that once you've transferred your delicate item to glass or tile you can then simply back the entire thing as is?

[@echopaints5446]

That was helpful!

[@Mery-mq6xg]

So so so THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@sandradavis847]

Thanks

[@BlackCat_2]

Informative video. I have been using my silicone (and other) molds for glass fusing lately. It is not easy but if done right (and I have made a bunch of mistakes :P ) then you get this awesome piece of glass in the shape of your mold. I have tried flowers and gears, hearts and even a Maneki Neko. I actually have done the Maneki Neko several times. Most were fails but the last one came out 98% perfect and the detail was amazing. I could hardly believe it was glass. - Heidi

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+BlackCat2 Didn't know you could glass fuse in these kinds of molds. Sounds cool!

[@BlackCat_2]

PolymerClayTutor well you can't put the molds into the kiln but you freeze the glass paste in the mold and then pop it out of the mold. Then that goes into the kiln after a little warm up to avoid thermal shock. You have to have the timing just right though or the details will start to blend into the piece instead of being raised.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+BlackCat2 Wow! How cool is that! Thanks for sharing that info. I had no idea about that craft!

[@BlackCat_2]

PolymerClayTutor You are most welcome. :) I am into several different things like resin, clay, glass fusing, kumihimo, woodworking etc. I like variety I guess. :) Also temperature is as important as timing for the firing process in the kiln. I forgot to mention that part. Also you have to make the glass paste from a glass powder. Look up "freeze fusing" if you want to learn more.

[@ShelleyCarlson]

Thanks👍🏻

[@ariesthepandacat9029]

Thanks for the helpful video! You have so much stuff! I'm a little jealous... :P

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Don't be jealous... it took me years to build up my supplies. You will eventually get all that you need/want too.

[@blackitikatt533]

THANK YOU!!!

[@liviusdurka9914]

ok honey i have a bbiiiiggggg question...or more than just one.....nr1 can i make a mold by myself for the clay.....nr2 the clay has to be baked ..can i do it also when the clay is inside of the mold??

[@PolymerClayTutor]

If you make the mold out of polymer clay, then you can not bake new polymer clay in that mold, otherwise they will bond together. But if you make your mold out of silicone that can handle being baked at the same temp as your clay, then you can bake in it. I have a video in my channel that shows you how to make molds using a 2 part Silicone Putty that you can bake in. I suggest you watch that for more info. Good luck!

[@liviusdurka9914]

@@PolymerClayTutor thank u so much❤

[@MsViv48]

Since it is silicone I bake the clay in the mold. When it gets cool piece comes right out.

[@ravenred201]

cant you just bake the clay in the mold?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Some molds you can bake in and some you can't. But also, if you bake in the mold, you can't see how it turned out, before you bake it. If you didn't press the clay into the mold well enough and there are air pockets or missed spots, then you have wasted the piece by baking it. The other thing about not baking in the mold is you can bake more pieces at once if you unmold them first. But if your mold is oven safe and you prefer to bake in the mold that is perfectly fine. You do you! 🙂

[@ravenred201]

@@PolymerClayTutor well all of that makes perfect sense..I am glad I asked an expert. Thank you so much! Enjoyed your video!

[@MegaPraiseHim]

Wow, great tip sticking it down on the glass, I'll have to try that. :o)

[@nokiot9]

10:35 the actual T

[@sifouniospottery]

Excellent video. I enjoy it very much. Thank you! Sifoutv Pottery

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+Sifoutv Pottery Thank you. Could you please write out a different comment each time you leave one? Because you use the exact same words every time you comment on my videos, your comments keep going to my spam filter. Thanks a lot!

[@jazmynmorgan2730]

hey if i buy molds and clay can we set up days to Skype and u can teach me stuff about them

[@amyb.gutierrez2446]

Hi Cindy, My name us Amy and I'm new to polymer. I'm binge watching your videos over the holidays and am enjoying your tutorials. I'm a Wilson instructor in California and thought I'd mention this neat tool that Wilton makes for working with fondant, Wilson Dust-n-store-dusting-pouch: www.wilton.com/dust-n-store-dusting-pouch/1907-1348.html it gives you access to your corn starch without the open container and it leaves a fine layer of dust without the big clumps or mess. We use it in the silicon molds and its also great for rolling sticky fondant And clay! Hope this helps! Keep up the great work and have a wonderful 2017!

[@brikhouse22]

Haha I kinda figured out the same trick by accident. I actually have problems getting the clay into some molds. I have a mold of some wings and it's quite shallow and covers a large area so the clay wants to stick to me instead of going into the mold. I hesitate using any kind of powder to stop the stickiness because I wonder how that affects bonding to other pieces. Maybe that's a good video idea. Does using corn starch or baby powder affect the bonding to other clay. Do you try to wipe it off after? Leave it? I dunno. I just try to avoid it lol.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

+brikhouse22 Using a powder like cornstarch is perfectly fine. Put it on your fingers rather than the mold though, since it is your fingers that the clay keeps sticking to and pulling from the mold.

[@harkejuice]

Just freeze it in the mold, it won't hurt the polymer clay at all.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Yes freezing can definitely help! Thanks for sharing!

[@LaraCraftStudio]

@@PolymerClayTutor for how long must you freeze the clay? any temperature required?

[@cynthiaedwards2099]

Will putting in freezer for a few minutes after sticking to glass also help?

[@grissopia]

If you put it in the freezer for a couple of hours, it come out much easier than this.

[@GROFOOPERS]

too much talking!

[@BigHenFor]

Not enough listening?

[@ealter2636]

Sorry! I'm using Premo.

[@haleehalo]

Omg she smacks her damn lips every other word she says.

[@roxylee9560]

So don't watch it

[@radica75]

@@roxylee9560 Not watching doesn't change the fact stated in the main comment.

[@BigHenFor]

Who cares? I came for the technique, not the performance.

[@stephaniejoyce1650]

Video starts 2 min before the end.. top much wasted talk

[@BigHenFor]

How's your Special K this morning?

[@ArtandAlchemy]

I didn’t want a mold tour!!! Omg so annoying. Get to the point. 😫

[@mylouiethe3rd]

dont be so rude ..just bugger off

[@BigHenFor]

Looks like the attention span of KZbin users is falling. How the hell did you manage at school or college? Lol.