Metal Clay Fundamentals: Rolling out the clay

[@keelygreen6455]

OMG! This was the BEST video EVER on TIps and Tricks when working with clay! Thank you SO much!

[@PamEast]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MargaretSchindel]

Pam, chock full of excellent, tried-and-true tips that will help build great foundational skills. Brava!

[@PamEast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@WhiskeyRiver321]

This is maybe the best most informative instruction video I've seen. Thank you for your time and valuable advice!!

[@PamEast]

You're very welcome!

[@tammiehonican76]

Pam, you are the best teacher out there! Thank you so much! This was very informative.

[@PamEast]

Wow, thank you!

[@kathymbradshaw]

Thank you so much for that informative video on rolling out the clay and the best tools. I now can confidently open up my metal clay set and start to use it. 😊

[@PamEast]

AWESOME! That is my goal! To give people the confidence to dive in and do it!

[@BWood-wt3zq]

As always, great tutorial. Even though a basic skill, there are nuances that make difference.

[@PamEast]

Thank you!

[@carriepriegel6477]

Really good information and clarity! I love it when YT creators don't drag it out... perhaps I have artist OCD😃 but I truly gain so much more when it's clearly stated, no blathering relentlessly or taking sharp turns in the narrative. Your narrative flow, excellent! 😃👍

[@PamEast]

I cannot tell you how much your comment made my day! I work hard to avoid the things that annoy me (overly long intros and wandering chit chat) and provide clear, informative content. It's really satisfyingly to know when I succeed! Thank you!

[@shamimkarimi2594]

you're amazing Pam. so many details and so much logic covered in this video. I had watched this a few months back and I just refreshed myself with your tips to start working with clay, THE RIGHT WAY.

[@PamEast]

I'm so glad you are finding the videos in my Fundamentals series helpful!

[@rachelf.277]

You are such a great teacher Pam! I have worked with polymer clay for years and have looked at pmc a handful of times but always felt intimidated by it. I started looking up information on it again and found your videos and you have given me the confidence to try it! Thank you for your amazing tutorials!

[@PamEast]

Go for it Rachel! It's SO fun! I'm glad I could help!

[@louise5065]

Thank you for sharing your wealth of wisdom and experience with us in a very detailed and well thought through video :)

[@PamEast]

You are so welcome!

[@elizabethphillips5218]

Love this video! Thank you! You’ve convinced me, I’m switching from cards to slats!

[@PamEast]

Glad it was helpful!

[@annettesmith8035]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@PamEast]

You are welcome!

[@linadelorenci7764]

Tank to for sharing this information. It is really kind sharing your knowledge for free specially in this time when all classes are so expensive and not great. I just took my first class in metal clay one day 7 hours that i thought it will be great time for asking questions and learning this new technique in my jewelry work but unfortunately the teacher was really close in sharing knowledge and was more interested in promoting her upcoming classes than focusing on given the basics like you are doing here. I was really disappointed. Anyway i’m learning here! great 😊

[@PamEast]

I'm so glad you are finding my tutorials helpful! I'm sorry you didn't have a good experience with your first class.

[@crisbriz]

Thank you Pam, for sharing this with us!

[@PamEast]

You are so welcome!

[@kathymaree5871]

Excellent! I’m learning all I can before I dive in to making. This tutorial will help SO much thank you.

[@PamEast]

So glad I could help! But sure to watch my over view video too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnbJaZ2mrLuVqrc

[@emiliacollins9175]

Thank you it was very informative and helpful 😊

[@PamEast]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbies4525]

Love it. Thanks.

[@PamEast]

Thank you for letting me know about the glitch!! I was glad that got caught fast enough for me to get it fixed!

[@bonnielarson829]

I really love your videos! Thank you!!!

[@PamEast]

You are so welcome!

[@jhowarth4333]

Hi, loved the videos. Where can I buy your templates and embossing mats in the UK? Thank you

[@PamEast]

My UK distributor is www.metalclay.co.uk/

[@terryalban6523]

Thank you so much for sharing such valuable information! I have a question... What is the container filled with where you squirted the olive oil?

[@PamEast]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! The dish was just printed with a pretty flower pattern. It was empty.

[@toshahopkins6652]

Thank you! This is great information. How do you determine the amount of silver clay to use/start with? Is there a chart or recommendation. Also, how can you measure to make sure you're starting with the right amount?

[@PamEast]

It all depends on what you're making. If it's a simple earrings or pendant then 10g is usually good. If I need to do a broad piece with a lot of cutouts, I likely need 20g.

[@toshahopkins6652]

@@PamEast - Thank you for replying. I appreciate and the information provided.

[@amorciarts]

Roller question, how does the art clay world roller compare to the cool tools brand non-stick roller? For me the cool tools one is too slick & slides on my rolling frames & the clay rather than rolling over them. So far the PVC is my choice, but I haven't tried the heavy duty stuff. Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

[@PamEast]

I think the two rollers are very similar, but not exactly the same. They feel like different materials, but both have good non-stick qualities. I'm thinking you may experience a similar issue with the Art Clay roller. Try keeping your hands parallel to your worksurface, hand above your roller. Rather than having your hands tilted a bit like your pushing your roller. I see that in class a lot. Could be what's causing your slipping.

[@amorciarts]

@@PamEast thank you! I have some dexterity issues due to arthritis so I can't really work the roller that way, wrists no longer flex much. :/ But that let's me know I don't need to spend the money on it. :D

[@dondoyle111]

Thanks again for another great video - perhaps I missed it but what (paste) lube are you using?

[@PamEast]

Glad you are enjoying the vidoes! I'm just using olive oil as a release agent.

[@amierumbo7570]

I have a question about how do you roll out clay on a texture stamp and just pick up a portion of the stamp while the other part of the clay is just a smooth surface, like blank space? Could you do a video on that? I love this video. I learned so much! Thank you for making it.

[@PamEast]

Ooh!!! Yes! I love that technique! Adding it to the list now. 🥰

[@PamEast]

Hey Amie! Guess what? I answered your question in a new video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppmkfqqGosZ0bMk

[@caroline8733]

Thank you this is fab.. only thing, I can't find a roller similar to yours in England 😩 anyone know a good one? Or a name I can type in searching. Ty

[@PamEast]

Try searching Teflon Roller or Teflon Rod.

[@laurar8486]

Will the needle tool make marks on the teflon sheet like it does the plastic?

[@PamEast]

Yes, eventually. But it holds up a little longer than the plastic

[@laurar8486]

You always have me wanting to spend money! 😂😂😂😂

[@PamEast]

Feel a new roller coming on Laura? LOL

[@laurar8486]

@@PamEast exactly!!!!!