Polymer Clay 101: *Almost* Everything You Need to Know as a Beginner

[@melissaohlrich2418]

You are a darling, thank you for sharing your talents with your viewers, doll. Im 46 years young and have finally found a hobby that looks incredibly fun, but difficult (the miniature world) however i am going to give it a go and enjoy my spare time making these little gems. You are such an inspiration. Great work, young lady 😊

[@kayenne221]

Did you wipe your gush up after writing your comment?

[@melissaohlrich2418]

@@kayenne221 i beg your pardon? Ha e I said something to you for you to be upset with me? My mistake, I was under the assumption my comment was for the creator of this content, not the viewers. Please forgive me...

[@oceanman0929]

@@melissaohlrich2418 No need to worry. The person who replied to you just made a crude remark for the sake of it. Your comment was very kind, and I hope that your venture into your new hobby goes well :)

[@SusieLybarger]

@@kayenne221Don’t be jealous, it’s so unattractive lol

[@myrahunter131]

@@kayenne221you will be happier when you are kind. Isnt there enough meanness in the world? You are still loveable, but you won't know it if you are unkind.

[@daphnemcdaniel3663]

This is an excellent video! As a beginner it has given me the information and tips to get going. I especially love the tips on using alternative tools if you haven’t yet purchased the real ones! thank you and I’m excited to get started!

[@lisathomas1622]

Some people are natural teachers and leaders, that would be you young lady. Your presentation is thorough and easy to follow. You have many great skills. Thank you for sharing your perspective. If I were your parent I would be very proud. In another video you said “to their dismay” you made this into a business… they’d prefer you be unhappy doing what they want? I hope you never ever follow that option to please someone else. It’s your life. If they don’t realize the contribution to the world you’re making with this, please inform them I have spent many hours with children making art, and your videos are the ones I use with them to make inspired clay creations, even when we’re not using polymer clay. Your videos are well organized and the kids love that you’re young and started out young. You’re a true inspiration to your peers.

[@cyirvine6300]

You've been so helpful. I'm 73 and looking for new hobby. This looks like fun and You've given me a good start! Good job!

[@MelS-ve9wd]

What a great video, thank you so much for taking the time to share your genius tips with us!!! It's been so long since I've used polymer clay, that it's intimidating to figure out where to start. This is the most comprehensive video I've ever seen for beginners. I appreciate you so much!

[@joeycarter2678]

This is an excellent video. You moved rapidly through the subjects fast enough to not waste time, but covered a lot of great info really well.

[@XPixelSergeyX]

Thank you so much for the video. I just started polymer clay and this is the most useful video ever!!! You're so good at clay you inspire me so much

[@alejandrap9921]

I’ve literally never seen such a helpful video and trust me I’ve seen all of them. Thank you so so much!! This motivates me to make so many charms !!

[@echostarpals]

Thank you so much for this video. All the information and tips you shared are so helpful! I'm an intermediate polymer clay artist and I learned a lot of new things!

[@yummymellon4058]

Most concise, detail and realistic measure ever. I recommend this to anyone who want to start doing clay arts. ❤

[@PLASTICINE_BY_DIMA]

💋💋💋

[@SpaceboundBree]

This was such a great video and very informative, thank you! . Im going to pick up supplies tmrw and get started.

[@mellustrations1502]

OMG you have no idea how unbelievably helpful this video is!! this is mandatory as a beginner to watch this. how awesome. thank you so much!! your work is sooo adorable!! great quality obviously!! 😍😍😍

[@alexfarkas3881]

Thank you for this video! I've just started playing around with FIMO a couple days ago, and boy oh boy, I learnt to wash my hands and wipe my work surface real fast. Dark colours stain your fingers like no-one's business! You've given me some additional ways of keeping myself from giving up in frustration.

[@Violetsteel_]

This is such a great video. I got some clay for my birthday and am an absolute beginner. This covers so much in just the right amount of detail. Thank you!

[@13luw]

I’m just getting into polymer clay and this video is exactly the resource I’ve been looking for, thank you!

[@bella_gabrielle6]

I love your voice! You should definitely do more voice overs.

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

I really appreciate how thorough your tutorial was🤗😁 I’m new to this and I am so happy to have found your channel!!!!!!!

[@fushi7853]

Thank you so much for sharing your years of expertise with us 😭😭😭

[@Sofia-qn6fs]

The legend is back thank you for the video ❤️

[@ithecrafter2]

lol you're very sweet!! I'm so glad you like the video!! ❤️❤️

[@limexluna]

Wow this is a very comprehensive guide! Thank you so much ❤

[@laurieburke7362]

Thank you so much for your bravery to make videos teaching polymer clay art tips and methods! You are so young--I wish you every happiness and success in all your endeavors! I am glad you do not pay attention to the old adage "you can't teach an old dog new tricks"! Since I am an oldster at 63, but want to learn all I can from tutorials as a relative newbie to polymer clay art. You are greatly blessed to create so many beautiful food charms and others! Please keep up all the good work--please don't give up--you are truly an inspiration to others like me!! Good luck, and I hope you will have a truly awesome year 2023 !!! 🤩💓🐢🎺🌲🌟🌈

[@bettyannewicker387]

Thanks!

[@nancyperrier3263]

I appreciate this video, you answered all my questions. I'm am interested in trying this craft but really had no clue where to start, now I do. Thank you.

[@PLASTICINE_BY_DIMA]

[@katiekay4516]

I cannot thank you enough for this video! Thank you thank you! I'm just looking at clay crafting and I just didn't know where to start. This video is perfect! Thank you

[@feelinhappy]

I've learned more from your video than months of other videos. Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Littles-AG]

This has been so helpful to me, And your voice is so chill and relaxing 😌

[@sylviahoang1536]

thank you so much for your wonderful tips! watching your polymer clay craft videos is sooooo satisfying. i recently purchased fimo clay and would like to learn how to sculp charms as well. ^_^

[@wanderingriti]

this video is absolutely amazing!! thank you for making such a comprehensive intro to clay art ❤️

[@bornsmooth92]

I found this really helpful, I've just ordered myself some fimo soft and tools, I have wire and paints, I plan on making some monsters/creatures, and I found this useful thanks for the tips!

[@WhaChuUpTo]

Thank you so much for this detailed and adorable breakdown. I just made a video on making a polymer clay figurine for my friends and credited you as one of the gurus that taught me so many tips and tricks.

[@Tubeytime]

That was everything I wanted to know and more! (Your food sculptures look so delicious omg)

[@steffanixoom]

remember everyone the primary colours are a lie lol & you often get the BEST colour mixes using magenta, cyan, and yellow, NOT red, blue, and yellow!

[@bilesbilinski9239]

Why didnt you tell me this before i bought my clay!?!

[@RandalBarnette-ns4of]

Ĝreat video! You are a wonderful teacher and artist. Thank you!

[@PLASTICINE_BY_DIMA]

[@OtakuBoxes]

Thank you for all of your tips and tricks! Your video is SUPER helpful and chock full of data. You're very talented and generous with your time :).

[@gmac475]

What an absolutely lovely tutorial! I loved it♥️

[@shrutirathor9651]

First Video and I already subscribed! So informative and yet structured and not confusing. Great work and your voice is so comforting!!!

[@debbiebarnette9715]

I loved watching your video. You are so talented and professional during the video tutorial. Thank you for all the tips.

[@marielortega7833]

your work is so nice , i like it

[@ta2505]

This is so thorough and helpful, thanks!

[@jennywarren]

Oil paint varnish works well as a sealant after firing, too!

[@dineemarie]

You are very good at explains how to use everything. I feel so enlightened. Thank you for doing this video!

[@janemills7636]

Excellent resource & so well done, love your talent 👏🏻

[@MoraimaDiaz]

Great video and great tips for a beginner, I learned so much!! Thank you!

[@KatieEvelynM]

So so helpful! Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@morningskies]

OMG! This video is super helpful, thank you so much! Your voice is also super sweet

[@kdoss1991]

Best video I’ve ever seen 🤩 You are the best and thank you so much 😊

[@chesterharperyt2578]

(Skulpy) Hack: if u want to leave a project made out of skulpy (or any softer clay) and come back to it a while later I recommend putting it it the fridge. :)

[@habibadaouk7825]

When I saw your all cute videos, I decided to subscribe because honestly they help a lot. But when you uploaded this video, I knew you deserve these al subscribers! Thank you! Good luck! Regards

[@karenmcguinness5036]

Absolutely brilliant video! So helpful! 🥰 Thank you x

[@kapoormahima]

Hi, Thank you for sharing this very precise, organized and informatove video. I have a question regarding baking in my home oven. Since that oven is used for home cooking as well I have been sceptical to use it for Polymer clay. Please share your thoughts on using "Oven safe bags by Reynolds" the one used for baking turkey so that the fumes dont latch onto my home oven. What would be the process to use it? Thanks in advance🙏

[@Juliyuhh]

OMG UR VOICE IS AMAZING I LOVE IT

[@lidyahumaira648]

Thank you for answering our questions, it helps a lot ❤️ Can you tell us how to slice a cake without making the color blending. Because it's hard to do without ruin the formation 😢

[@ithecrafter2]

Make sure your clay isn’t too soft (it shouldn’t stick to your fingers) + you can freeze your cake for around 15 minutes right before cutting and that will help the layers not blend!

[@Arilees]

OH MY GOOD NESS the TEXTURE of the stake and dino nuggets is SSSOOooo good it looks SO realistic I The Crafter you just gained another subscriber! WHO WEE that looks good!

[@mariasonderman5785]

I need your help! I am making polymer Christmas Cookies for ornaments with my nieces. Can I prebake the cookies and then decorate? About how long should I bake them? After we add the "icing" and sprinkles, should I back them again?

[@abbydenion529]

yes you can bake clay as many times as you want. just don’t over bake for a long period of time or they will burn. i also bake my charms slightly under the recommended temp and bake longer for more durability. i would say bake your pieces about 10 mins a part of you want to add more things. after adding icing you should bake again. remember you can never under bake bc you can always put it back into the oven

[@leannechapaz]

Thank you thank you thank you all my questions were answered....apart from..... Transfer paper do u use it what is it make of is it easy to use? Thanks x

[@jenreu]

This is such a great video.😍😍😍😍 I wish I had it first when I started 5 years ago. 🤗🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@I_LUV_HORROR]

Yesterday I just started working with polymer clay and sculpey 3 is very good to use

[@thetpaing9953]

you help me a lot.this video have all the answer that i want to know.thank you so much.by the way your clay art are so amazing.

[@twilightmoon9947]

YES 7th also I got clay for my b-day and I’m SO EXCITED EEEEEEE 😃😁

[@ithecrafter2]

Aww that’s so exciting!! :D the first time I ever got clay was also for my birthday!! ❤️

[@TheMarioMakerMaster]

@@ithecrafter2 hey IM GETTING IT to on my b day no joke! its a started kit everything in this video!

[@-jellybean-7706]

I’ve had my clay for a very long time but I was never as good as you I was OK at making clay sculptures but you’re better

[@conkir7112]

I got clay for my bday too!!!

[@roliyasawhney2552]

I got some for Christmas afew years ago-

[@0101799]

Thank you so much for your video with so many useful tips!!!! Greetings from Macau, China!

[@rainbowmuffin8498]

These tips are amazing! 🙏🏽Thanks🤩🤩

[@szinyk]

This is great! I've been wanting to try this out; have to save this video and rewatch it a bunch of times. :)

[@pianowithelisha850]

I love this :) I personally like to glaze my charms with UV Resin, and am still in learning. I always enjoy watching your videos, they will keep me entertained for a long time

[@liza6386]

Amazing tutorial ❤

[@staceys.k.2101]

Would you please make a video of your techniques for making meat. Your steak in the first video I watched looked SO REAL! I had hoped you would show that one, but it wasn't on there 😢. I want to tell you Thank you SO MUCH for your tutorials. It looks VERY time consuming! Your videos are inspirational!

[@icyhot3795]

I have a question if I wanted to protect my polymer clay projects but have them matte, what glaze or spray could I use?

[@Martina.cova666]

Love this video! Help me a lot!I have a question.. Can I bake them in my home oven? Or do they release toxic particles?

[@dhlh31]

What brand of chalk pastels do you use? Pls reply🥺

[@samanthamills9005]

Hi can i ask what you use to make a mould so you could duplicate the bread thanks love your videos

[@lanakeskisaari8409]

Awesome clear video, thank you!

[@pencilsniper]

That little dragon looks sick ❤

[@madonnadove]

As a 101 video I was hoping for tips like: temperature, timing, how to stop it from sticking to my fingers, what to bake on, etc. Do you have one of those beginner type videos? Literally my first time with it.

[@nikolamichna9967]

Yey!! New video!

[@bkmash41]

Thanks for the video. Is there a way to add a metal look? also, I want to make my own zipper pulls, will the pins stay in the clay for this purpose?

[@coconutfragrance]

are there any substitutes for the resin, for clear coatings for stuff? i prefer something more safer

[@abijahdixon2771]

Wow so good!🎉 I am so untalented but this gives me the nerves to try and I give up so easy haha!

[@valehsantiago6057]

This is wonderful. Thank you so much for sharing your process at the end.

[@Snowymae]

I have been having a hard time getting Fimo and Sculpey Premo any suggestions?

[@CraftyLittleClover]

9:50 can I use hand sanitizer to clean dust off?

[@zahrabouchlaghem4901]

you really answered eveything, thank you !

[@BexJ30]

Thank you for this great video, can I ask where you got your pin board from please? With all you pin badges on?

[@DanceswithDustBunnies]

Best tip video I've seen!

[@Johnmccoyart]

Awesome! Subscribed. I'm sculpting miniature food earrings so this is helpful! Thanks :)

[@Yuko-kx3xv]

thanks for helping me And i hope this video is usefull for Everyone who wants to make clay :)

[@deletedkneecaps]

please let me know when your shop is going to be back up, i would love to buy that remy charm 😭

[@Pragyan-qi8dd]

Do we need oven at home also for polymer clay ? isn’t there any alternative?

[@sabby1802]

this was so so so good!

[@arosefortes6507]

This is very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing! Which polymer clay is flexible, bouncy after it's baked? I seen a video of it, a mini dragon and the tail and wings were flexible where otherwise might break or crack 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@ithecrafter2]

I’ve never used any flexible polymer clay myself, but I have heard of the brand Cosclay which is supposed to be bendable/unbreakable. I’m not completely sure of its flexibility, but I know many clay artists who love it and use it for all their projects. Could be a good place to start!! :)

[@adammikail1812]

Who got addicted too her channel after just one vid or two?

[@cherriaydelotte8327]

Me🤗😁😉

[@mirnasaeid4145]

Wow very good!!!

[@katyrussell4698]

Do you bake the piece with the pin in it or make the hole, bake it, and then put the pin in??

[@nurulabsar4700]

Thank you so much for these informations dear, but can you share kindly the prices of these products?

[@kritibansal9511]

Your voice is so soft 😍

[@michaelvangorder6088]

Can you put clay around something hard for strength? Example - a toothbrush?

[@marybethbentwood5149]

What do you use for the Kawiee charms eyes?😊

[@erperejildo]

how could I create something like syrup or melted butter consistency?

[@Octavia12887]

I have one question when you cut polymer clay how can i me it perfect and not letting is looked smoged ?

[@Skinny.1]

First thing to say is thanks for alot of good information and helpful tips, i just started sculpting and actually I know a lot of things from from people like you so thanks and keep up with your work 🫶🏽

[@sherryrose]

Thank you SO much! This helps a lot! How did you do the cut steak pieces?

[@joet5886]

This is so full of in formation thanks!🥳