Intense Color Shifting Pigments Tips And Tricks For Perfect Molds Every Time Polymer Clay Tutorial

Oh man, I have come across even more color shifting goodness. These colors are very intense and produce a color shift between 2-4 colors depending on the lighting. Perfect for Dragons and Dragon eggs, mermaids and whatever else you can think of.
I’m also sharing some mold and demolding tips and tricks using polymer clay in this tute for anyone struggling with silicone molds. You will achieve a perfect mold every time with no edge clean up!
Enjoy, have a fantastic week and thanks for watching!
Alison💜
Product links:
Intense Color Shift Pigments IC1 through IC7: www.etsy.com/listing/56432111...
Intense Color Shift Pigment IC9: www.etsy.com/listing/68329793...
Seashell Silicone Mold: www.etsy.com/listing/19586978...
ChristI Friesen’s Silicone Sea Mold:
www.christifriesen-store.com/...
5 gram Diamond Shape Pots: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07RWT...
Varathane: www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane...
Scarab Mold: www.etsy.com/listing/735700405
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[@catherinehunter1078]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

[@clairefraserbavin4027]

Absolutely gorgeous! Looking forward to trying it myself! ❤

[@WinturWulf]

Your explanations are by far the best I've come across on polymer clay! Now I want to try my hand at it thanks to you!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Jazmín Awe! Thank you so much!! 💜💜

[@artiejohnson703]

All of them are so beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Artie Johnson Thank you! 😊💜

[@ethereal369]

Thank you so much for taking your time to help your fellow artists. These are great suggestions & the link to the supplies is most helpful. I just ordered a sample pack of the pigments & a few other items, based on your recommendations. Thank you!

[@Carbinecat1]

Thank you for another wonderful tutorial. It is so kind of you to share all your great ideas and inspirations with the world. You are truly inspiring.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Bonnie Kreger Awe! Thank you Bonnie 💜💜💜 Hugs to you and Buster 🥰

[@muhammadsaleemkhan8357]

I'm absolutely fascinated with this craft and cannot wait to try my hand at it, thank you so much for sharing.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

MUHAMMAD SALEEM KHAN Awesome! Thank you so much! 😊😊

[@teresamonday81]

I was just looking a some of my molds today. Thanks. Im gonna try this tomorrow

[@shellybeals2806]

Oh my these are beautiful ❣️❣️❣️ Thank you for the awesome tips and tricks on using molds and introducing us to these color shift pigments. These colors are amazing just like you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💗

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Shelly Beals Awe! You’re so sweet Shelly! Thank you 💜💜

[@lisaborens235]

Absolutely stunning colors!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! And I'm excited to try some molds that I might've passed on due to the depths. 😊💜

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Lisa Borens Thank you! Molds are a lot of fun to work with 😊

[@BethBArtz]

I only found you this week, and I've learned more from you than in (about 6 months) of following a couple of other instructors. It's taught me that although I can cane, surface treatments are fun, and to my eye often more effective. Thank you so much for the work you put in, the clear instructions, and your easygoing manner and humor. It is all very much appreciated.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Beth B Thank you so much Beth 🤗💜💜🤗

[@liletteautrey8481]

Thank you Alison you were very helpful to me today I was fighting to take one shape out of the mould. Thank you for your tips

[@lilaalabed2527]

These are absolutely beautiful! Thank you Allison

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Lila Alabed Thank you so much Lila 😊💜

[@Rubyq0056]

Omg love it Allison just ordered the supplies!

[@AmesburyRotary]

Love your tutorials! Thank you

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Lisa Dustin Thank you! 😊

[@appleoneill5135]

Really helpful tutorial and gorgeous work

[@lyndamchugh249]

Enjoy your tutorials. You do a great job.

[@brendasmyth3196]

Besutiful results n as usual great tips, very helpful again Alison n thank u so much👍👌

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Brenda Smyth Thank you 😊💜

[@mellyann9721]

Just beautiful!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

MellyAnn Thank you! 😊

[@mookzmom]

They only have 4 colors left, so I snagged what I could. Thanks for the tips and heads up on these beautiful pigments!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Pam Miller my pleasure! I talked to the shop owner, they will all be back in stock next week 💜

[@cindywells626]

Thanks for the video. Couple suggestions for de-molding: Before you de-mold, place a texture sheet over the clay piece and using an acrylic roller, roll over the texture sheet to add some texture to the back. Then, place your mold into the freezer for about 5-10 minutes, makes it easier to pop out the piece! I sell silicone molds on Etsy, so I have a lot of experience with silicone molds and these two methods seem to be a hit! Can't wait to get some of these pigments, I have so many ideas now!! Thanks again! ~Cindy

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Cindy Fematt Thanks for your suggestions 😊 Texture is a great idea if the back of the piece will be seen. If using for mosaic tiles and Cabochons for bead embroidery I prefer smooth backs. Popping in the fridge is definitely a great helper as I mentioned in my vid 😊

[@margaretgobrick428]

i really liked the detail to every step that you gave

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Margaret Gobrick Thank you Margaret 💜

[@loisharvan1433]

Again...I have learned so much from your videos. I love them. I posted one on Facebook..hoping my crafty friends will watch....and they will be hooked as i am CAN'T GET ENOUGH ....you are the best teacher. :)

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Lois Harvan Awe! Thank you so much Lois. 💜💜

[@mistyb8697]

So beautiful!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

misty basey Thank you!! 😊

[@St4r.girl.03]

Beautiful!!!

[@wightqueen3419]

OMG!! stunning x

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Wight Queen Thanks! 💜

[@maryzylema9699]

Those are amazing!🤗💖

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Mary Zylema Thank you Mary 💜

[@brittanym188]

LOVE THIS!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Brittany M Thanks! 😊

[@TheSeveth]

i would really love to see you make a dragon pendant with those colors.

[@Penny.Royalty]

Exquisite!❤🌹

[@paulasue4803]

I always profit from your tutorials. Thanks.

[@amberfireheart1576]

I wish intense color shift pigments weren't so expensive, but good Lord are they so flipping beautiful!

[@zombei_kid]

I've always want to get a few (or all) of these shifty colors and mix them together in equal amounts to see what color it makes

[@EJPARSONSUK]

Wow!! These are seriously stunning pieces, gorgeous colours and effects. Love that glittery pigment. Like stardust!! Great tutorial, as always. Thanks for the tips on using moulds, very helpful 😁 Would love to try these pigments, but the postage is so high to the UK. I'll just have to rerun your video to get my fix 😉🤗😊

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

EMMA PARSONS Thank you so much 😊 I’m sorry to hear about the postal rates:/

[@BethBArtz]

If I may make a suggestion, there are some excellent moulds and cutter makers on Etsy. I was bummed today because what I wanted was in UK!

[@sandradavis847]

Thanks.

[@catrinafairlady8404]

They are beautiful. Do they need a protein give coat

[@annegredler5364]

All I can say is WOW! Definitely going to buy some of those pigments. Kind of puts PearlEx to shame doesn’t it?

[@ThisOLmaan]

certainly lead me to the color shift on etsy was trying to remember the names, so i had to check my history on youtube to re-find this video luckily i did not delete it now i can buy them, the only product i could not find was of the silicon mold Scarab, it wasn't the exact same one i wanted also to come out shiny don't know if the one they substitute it would come out shiny.

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

What kind of mold did you use to create the sample of the colors on your lids?? The colors are stunning and clay technique amazing!! So much beauty!! 💙💙💚💚💛💛💜💜

[@krithikap8890]

Very pretty! Would love a link to the jars you used. And the mold (if it's a mold) for the mermaid button for the color samples?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

krithika p Thank you! I added the link to the little jars in the description. I knew I had forgotten something! As for the scales mold, I don’t remember where I got that... :(

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I really need those pigment powders! Can this same technique be used with Epoxie Clay?

[@suzithewitch]

They're not hot flashes, they're power surges :) I'm glad to know that my "power surges" are good for something!

[@SEP3669]

Absolutely beautiful! Did you do the butterfly wings?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

SEP3663 Thank you! The wings are delayed until 8/20

[@mazmain9248]

You can also put the colours in the mould before you add the clay, speeds things up a bit and less waste.

[@Wolfkins1972]

Beautiful pieces👍 I need to get some of those pigment powders soon I have a nice blue one but it's actually for to do nail dip color and haven't tried to bake with it yet? I wonder if I could use eyeshadow in place of pigment powder?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Wolfkins1972 Thank you! You can definitely use eyeshadows on polymer clay 😊 These pigments have an intense Color Shift, I don’t know of any eyeshadow like these.

[@Wolfkins1972]

Thinking Outside The Box Thank you 👍 I have a few that are like gold,silver mettalic and some that have pearl in them that might work 👍😁

[@malissimo43]

Thank you for your teachings, it’s a shame, I was looking for the scarab mold

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Jose L. B.S. if you google scarab silicone mold, there are bunches out there similar 😊

[@malissimo43]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox Please, if you ever see one that looks like you tell me, THANK YOU

[@Kaycyd]

This is the first time I've seen anyone use their molds with polymer clay! I love this idea! My question now would be will these shifting colors work as well if used on resin from molds such as these? I'm really excited about these colors! I will be looking into getting some myself AND little containers! I think the little containers would prevent more of the powder from spreading all over the place like in the baggies. Don't know but would think so? Thank you so much for posting this video! Love your work!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Kaycy Ruffer Thank you! 😊 Yes! These colors work beautifully with resin too!

[@ronieGirl327]

You should search videos, there are so many molds you can use with polymer clay. You can even make your own.

[@Kaycyd]

@@ronieGirl327 I've researched for making my own molds. That is what I am going to be doing in the near future because I'm not into jewelry and those types of creations though I do enjoy watching the different sized items being used for creativity. I just always saw the molds being used with resin so this was a nice surprise since I enjoy working with Polymer clay!

[@Farahsreality]

are you adding a binder or dry applying the powder to the wet clay?

[@karenmccabe2167]

How much comes in each of the baggies of pigments you have ? Beautiful.

[@FreeSpokenOne]

Do those pigments come in those little acrylic pots like these too or are they only sold in plastic bags?

[@loisharvan1433]

wonderful video...where to get the color shifting pigments..can't find them

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Lois Harvan Thank you 😊 All the links are in the description below this video. You might have to tap an arrow below or next to the vid to open the description up.

[@lynnval33]

Are they colour shift powders thd same used in nail art

[@user-wx7zl8fn7f]

Love the colour shifting powders ... but so disappointing they don't ship to Canada :( ! I may have to chance buying something similar and hope they are as beautiful!?

[@velvetdreams8514]

Can we use these on air dry polymer clays. If i use these ic pigments on air dry polymer clay would they stay as the ones u using is baked clay? Do i need to seal these colours with something that doesn't comes off? Pls suggest.

[@gloriabrothers5508]

Hello, I really enjoy ur excellent tutorials. Do U bake ur pieces in a kitchen oven? Seems like that is a lot of energy for baking small pieces. Or is there a jewelry oven/kiln? If so, what type & where are they available? Thank-you, Gloria

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Gloria Brothers Thank you Gloria 😊 I use a dedicated tabletop convection oven. Most times, I wait to bake until I have several pieces to fill the oven.

[@farrenrohana]

Hi there, does the varithane have to be indoor? I'm in canada and they want over $70.00 for that same one you listed!! Seriously, what the hell, lol. The only other water based one I could find was outdoor use. I figure if it's water based it should be good to go right? Love your videos!

[@RhondaWyma]

OMG!!! Thanks for the tips they are very helpful now I must get all that 😀 😊 👍 I really love 💘 it !!! WOW!!!Those colors are so BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so very much for the tips and tricks Love 💘 your channel alot ❤!!! I just subscribed a few days ago learning alot more from you !!

[@Beezer.D.B.]

Beautiful finish! The colors are very much like the pigments used in some nail polish I bought a long time ago (maybe 10+ yrs?) called Nail Prisms by Sally Hansen. About time someone came out with the same type of pigments for us to use in the art/craft world! I would say your pigments are much finer milled than those in the nail polish, though.

[@texasfunfacepainting3550]

Where I can buy the powders??

[@abigailgonzalez74]

Where did you buy the clay? And how did you condition the clay, what material do I need to buy? Is it a cream? Thanks. But-😮Just Beautiful deep colors, Especially the shell‼️💟💜💟💜Love these. Great job 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

abigail gonzalez Thank you 💜💜

[@abigailgonzalez74]

Thinking Outside The Box you Didn’t let me know where to buy the clay, how do you spell sculpy?? & what material do I need to condition it? Is it a cream?? & lasts question- can I use a toaster oven? My stove smokes A lot, so can’t use it. So I Hope to hear from you.🙏🏼

[@mistycherie]

@@abigailgonzalez74 Sculpey Premo is the name, you can buy it on online from many places including Amazon. Condition clay just means warming it up and making sure it's thoroughly pliable and all uniform, which you can easily do with your hands or by running it through a pasta machine. I believe you can use some models of toaster ovens, but you need to make sure it holds the temperature for the recommended amount of time. So you may want to do some of your own research online to see if your toaster oven would work.

[@abigailgonzalez74]

Misty Cherie thanks Sooo much, I Truly Appreciate it‼️👍🏼👍🏼

[@rivqyahscraftcorner]

would the color changing work well in resin?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

RivqYahBat Tanakh yes

[@traceyday7562]

have you tried to use a small rolling pin instead of pushing just a suggestion

[@jennifermarie1230]

Would I be able to use this pigment on wax. If I make waxtarts? Bc u mentioned Curing in the oven. Thank u

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Jennifer Marie I’m honestly not sure as I’ve never used them with wax :/

[@catherinemeurant2572]

Merci beaucoup pour le partage . Ou achetez vous les pigments ?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Catherine Meurant All the product Links are in the description below the video 😊

[@kjstarr2893]

Do you know where the Intense Color Shift Pigments can be found? The links say unavailable.

[@masmojo8220]

Also, will these layer like the less intense pigments?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

masmojo These will not layer :/

[@alli9133]

Will the pigments work the same way on resin or air dry clay?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Alli if mixed in resin you will have a deferent look. I’ve not tried on air dry clay

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

sweet tutorial Alison! I can't recall where you said you picked up the scarab mould ... could you please refresh my memory :D

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Marilyn Ray Knopic Thank you 💜 I purchased it from PMC Connection but unfortunately, they have gone out of business :/

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox wow coz that is a really kewl scarab mould soooo, you got a treasure!!!! i will keep scouring the net ... thanks so much for sharing that information with me Alison :D

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Marilyn Ray Knopic My pleasure. I should have checked prior to creating the vid. I hate to post things no longer in circulation :/

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox I think I actually found one that is similar :D Thanks Alison xx

[@Shelitha10]

Marilyn Ray Knopic where did you find it I am also interested

[@AvieMare]

I need...I need...I need...!!!!

[@SaHaMaHa98]

What was that white liquid? I know you said it on video multiple times, but I'm not sure if heard right nor how to write the word :D I'm gonna see if I can find it and try for Fimo. I've been struggling to find a good cheap varnish. I've previously only used Fimo's own varnish and that's expensive..

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Sabbu It’s water based Varathane. www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Clear-Gloss-Water-Based-Interior-Polyurethane-200041H/100193658

[@SaHaMaHa98]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox Yep, would've written it so wrong. Thanks for the link, it helps a bunch! Love your videos

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Sabbu you’re welcome and thank you! 😊

[@scottthornton4214]

Where do you get the urethane from?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Scott Thornton Home Depot. I put a link in the description below the vid.

[@damongreer345]

what was that you put on top of the jar for the color?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Damon Greer they were color swatches of each pigment. I used a small piece of black polymer clay and rubbed the pigments on it, then baked and glued to the top of the jars.

[@damongreer345]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox Thank you

[@terrymoriarty8700]

will these work just as well if applied to resin pieces?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

TERRY MORIARTY yes, the look will be a little different.

[@terrymoriarty8700]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox thank you. very pretty pieces

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

TERRY MORIARTY Thank you 😊

[@jaykb6587]

I don't work with clay... would you please try a video of these pigments with resin?? 😁

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

JayKB I sure will 💜

[@jaykb6587]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox many, Many, MANY THANKS! 😘👌❣

[@julielightband9284]

Would you gloss these afterwards thanks

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

julie lightband if they will be handled a lot, yes.

[@julielightband9284]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox does glossing afterwards change the effects of the colour thank you

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

julie lightband no, you will still get the color shifting.

[@joanntemple9575]

Have tried this on any other color of clay?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

JoAnn Temple yes, but works best on black.

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

Gorgeous! No coupons this time for Pearlpleasures? :(

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Stephanie Hancock Thank you 😊 Sorry, no coupons :/

[@realgirl2704]

Wow!!! I had no idea these existed. They are fabulous! Oh dear. I see a drain on my wallet coming.

[@scottthornton4214]

There is no link for the varathane below the video.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Scott Thornton You are correct. Sorry bout that. I have added it now 😊

[@scottthornton4214]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Apparently they didn't replenish the supply of the powders because both say no longer available. :-( Can you tell us the manufacturer's name and exact name of the product? Maybe we can search for it elsewhere.

[@donnamatthews9629]

I just checked, Etsy does not have IC 9 at this time.

[@ansilsaldanha7553]

❤️❤️❤️💋💋💋

[@craftykerstin6099]

Question...when you add gum arabic and water in with mica powders on card stock, it wont rub off. What if you did that on the clay? Would that help set the mica so you would not have to glaze the piece after baking to set the mica?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Crafty Kerstin good question. I’ve never tried that. Not sure how that would react to polymer clay.

[@fyurileblanc7206]

your camera is too close so we can't see the entire scarab

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Fyuri LeBlanc are you sure you’re not zoomed in somehow? The shots show all of the scarab so I’m confused.

[@terrymoriarty8700]

well SHOOT, i just clicked on the link for the colors and this is what i got This item is unavailable. Have PEARLPLEASURES make something just for you.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

TERRY MORIARTY If you go to his shop and search by name “IC1” thru “IC10” they are all there individually.