Most Common Polymer Clay Baking Questions

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

Some great honesty in this video, for someone who makes their living from this clay to criticize the Clay companies is really very brave and incredibly honest, she doesnt have to do this, it is incredibly helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this for us, ignore the moaners, having pieces break is all part of learning the craft lol

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hey Ron, Thank you so much for saying that! I appreciate your kind words more than you know. I do my very best to be as honest as possible, because I feel it ultimately brings the highest value to people who love this medium as much as I do. Perhaps I could have been more concise in this particular video as I am in most of my videos, and it would have appeased the moaners a little more, but it is what it is... After 13 years teaching polymer clay professionally I still am answering the same questions about breaking polymer clay and how to choose the right brands and bake it properly so that the user has the best learning experience possible. I honestly wish the manufacturers would do a better job of either removing or fixing low quality clays and giving customers better instructions so I could move on to more exciting ideas, but perhaps I would be working myself out of a job! LOL 😀

[@KimberlyCreates]

Well said!! Thank you, Ron!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

@@PolymerClayTutor I agree!! They should at least have a disclaimer on package that states “Baking times are suggested guidelines. For best results, visit our web site for more thorough guidelines.” In this day and age, most everyone has access to internet and at least they would know that if they didn’t do additional research, they kind of have to expect subpar results!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

Yes, Ron, very well said!!....Don’t even get me started on how rude and entitled people appear to be when they get whiney and start complaining about the ABUNDANCE of FREE advice and tutoring that an expert KZbin artist and teacher is generous enough to give to them as complete strangers just because they didn’t get their desired result. As if they shouldn’t have to deal with any kind of learning curve! Ugh! What a turn-off.

[@grammigurumi]

First time ever using polymer clay and I followed your advice and baked mine longer. I baked a trial piece first and my son, who is 6'6" could not break it! It bent a little but Went back into shape. My candy canes turned out perfect! The white was still white and no fears of them breaking! So happy!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

I loved this incredibly down-to-earth video, and your explanations completely make sense. It is frustrating trying to manage so many variables when just figuring out a craft in the very beginning, so I appreciate your very simple, straight-forward message-get an oven thermometer, and use it! And check it often!!! Also, be patient while you learn, as there will be mistakes! I’ve started trying to embrace the mistakes and have discovered that I can make an interesting and unexpected piece of mixed media art using broken pieces of a clay project, so it’s not a complete loss. Thanks so much for your honesty and patience with us newbies! You are an amazing teacher!! :)

[@rebekahcarley941]

Boy am I glad I've watched your videos and invested in an oven thermometer! My oven is 75 degrees off and never would have baked correctly! Thanks from a newbie bead maker.

[@RebeccaBrooksJasmineandViolets]

Hi Cindy, thanks so much for taking time out of your schedule to help us with your awesome tips. People can be so ungrateful and ignorant of the huge amount of effort that goes into making tutorials. There are plenty of us who appreciate you and your generosity! Thank you CIndy!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you for the kind words Rebecca Brooks :)

[@julietbartlett5056]

Thank you Cindy, Even 6 years later this video is incredibly helpful to an aspiring new clayer. At 57 I have the patience, appreciation and understanding as to why you made this video. And I'm grateful that you took the time out to do it. This gives me much more confidence to trust my thermometer and not my oven and to bake for much longer. Regards, Juliet X

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for your kinds words!

[@shawnamarie9669]

So thankful for your free educational videos. I’m just starting out getting familiar with polymer clay and it’s a blessing to have professionals like you to educate people that really want to learn how to work with the material. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@wyldethang]

THANK you SO MUCH for your detailed explanation on how the process works.. I totally understand how frustrating it can be for people to come and tell you that you dont know your medium when youve been using it forever and DO know it very well, likley far better than the commenter.

[@andreadaniel9772]

Not to bore you with the same question again but.... I understand the process and the instructions you give but I still have some questions. 1. Does the thickness matter? If thicker, say sculptures not jewelry do you bake longer? 2. When you have thinner and thicker pieces together do you use the same principle and bake for an hour? 3. When baking in stages would you do an hour each time or shorten the time in between bakes until the final bake for an hour? I hope repeating the same old baking question doesn't bother you too much 😄!!

[@tekymargar]

I picked this 14 minute video looking for the answer of those same questions.

[@michaelgray2319]

First time using this type of clay. Made a flower, about 6" long, and a butterfly. Flower, petals and all, came out beautifully. A wing, however, fell off the butterfly. What's the best way to fix it? The butterfly is about 2" x 2", wings are about 2 mm thick. Baked for an hour at 300. Since it's a polymer I thought of using rubber cement glue, hot glue, or crazy glue. Just need it to hold long enough to paint. Acrylic paint can give it a weak bond.

[@arthurmccann10]

DID anyone ever answer any of those questions?

[@arthurmccann10]

www.michaels.com/sculpey-translucent-liquid-sculpey/10138067.html#q=sculpey+glue&start=6

[@arthurmccann10]

Michael Gray Liquid sculpey

[@folkmagicstudio]

thanks so much for your videos. Been baking all my pieces for a solid hour and love the results! I did have a question. I saw a video where someone set (pressed down) a cabochon into polymer clay on a ceramic tile, cut around it and removed excess clay, beautifully decorated it with more polymer, painted with mica, etc. But, they didn't show removing the piece FROM the tile before baking. I don't know if that was edited out of their video or removing wasn't necessary. DOES it have to be lifted off the tile before baking or will it release from the tile when it hardens during the baking process? Sorry if you've answered this somewhere else. I appreciate you!

[@wendythrash5111]

I have been working in polymer clay for 5 days. I did not even order, or buy any clay until I had watched 30 something videos about polymer clay. Cindy , By far you have the best videos and explanations. I did two test firings before I did my art pieces. I have had no problems with burning.

[@JanineMKartist]

Finally the best explanation for baking. Bought a thermometer today. Didn’t realize one can bake so long without burning .

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you Janine for the very kind words! 💖

[@lisarader6112]

Thank you!!! I have my very first clay project in the oven and after recommended time I did not feel it was done. You gave me the confidence to keep it in the oven!!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

That's what I like to hear!! Thanks Lisa for your comment! 💖

[@debbyb8906]

I've never had mine burn, or break when drilling a hole, but I have had mine break when wiring for jewelry. I am going to take your advise and get an oven thermometer and see if it makes a difference. It's heartbreaking to have a piece break that you were so pleased with. I have so much to learn and appreciate your videos so much.

[@unboundbytiffany]

you are so right Cindy! people don't believe just how off their oven may actually be, and even oven thermometers so if you sell your stuff, put two in! I do always worry about undercooking, even after an hour I'm afraid my pieces may break later after sale. Is there any way to tell if a bead in particular is cured long enough as you can't really try to bend it etc. Maybe a way to tell when sanding?Also, I have also accidently left my faux gem beads I'm the oven... I fell asleep..yes. for 5 hours. hahahaah AND it was perfectly fine. so I guess then I know they must be done. ;) So everyone stop worrying she knows what she's talking about! If you burnt it, you cooked to hot not too long. No such thing as too long. Thanks Cindy!

[@oksanaw5903]

I guess I read about the proper baking before I started working with polymer clay ! You are absolutely right ! The temperature is the key. All though if you bake it longer than the package says, at the right temperature, you'll get a good hard piece. I only burned something once ! when my husband changed the temperature of the oven to 400° and I didn't catch it ! Other than that I bake my pieces on 275° for approximately 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the thickness of my piece.

[@prathibha9439]

What happens if we bake at 250f ??? plz rply

[@dejamagickstudios6048]

One thing people might not be doing that you didn't mention is putting a protective layer over and under their clay. Mi stuff always burned when I started until I learned to do that.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi +Jennifer Hoyer I mention those things in my many other baking videos. This was just a sampler of the Studio Cam videos I do. Most of the people in that membership have seen all my other baking videos already.

[@dejamagickstudios6048]

+PolymerClayTutor I also LOVE the studio cam video. :)

[@dejamagickstudios6048]

+PolymerClayTutor I also LOVE the studio cam video. :)

[@nobodyimportant3381]

I need help

[@JennyJardin]

Jennifer, what are you using for protective layers? I saw the alum. foil lid, but what for underneath? Thanks.

[@LadyJoolree]

Hi Cindy and Doug. Here in the UK a lot of free standing (not fitted into the counter) ovens have a different temperature scale. We go by a 'gas mark' that starts at a dot for barely on (warming plates and such), then S (no idea what for!), then numbers 1 to 9. So no temperature markings at all! There are conversion tables but these are just estimates. My old oven didn't have a light in it either so reading the thermometer was blooming hard work and hit or miss! I used to bake at slightly less than S - but probably not for long enough for the big pieces having watched this video. Thanks for sharing this one.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Oh geez, I can see the problem! I had no idea, people were still using ovens like that. Btw I think the s means slow... for a slow burning oven like they had when they used wood to cook with. In cases like this, I think buying a small convection oven would be the best thing to do if the funds are available. I can't imagine trying to bake clay if you can't control the temperature precicely.

[@Flutterbyartstudio]

Contrary to some people's comments, I think this video has a good way of explaining it all. Cindy is clearly tired of all the repetitive questions and who can blame her? Even with all this explaining theres still people asking about temperature. Read your clay package!! it depends on what brand of clay you have, just bake for longer and watch for oven spikes. Although I have always baked much longer than recommended, it's still at the correct temperature and usually covered. I did like the way she explained it using the visualization of a pillar candle. There are still some experienced clay artists who don’t always tell you the correct information! When I start to teach, I would like my students to watch this video! It's useful for all beginners and those people complaining about burnt, or indeed, broken or cracked pieces...... So thank you Cindy! I personally think you did a great job! ❤

[@CindyLietz]

♥♥♥ Thank you so much Nicki for your kind words! I could have been a little kinder with my candor way back then when I did this video. The negative comments did sting, but there were enough people like you that saw past the "snark" and got some value out of the video. Over the years I have come to realize, with all the misinformation out there, people are bound to not trust some of the information they are hearing... even from those who have been in the biz awhile... there's a lot of stuff out there, that I don't trust either. I have also become more patient and understanding when it comes to baking questions. I have been answering the same questions for over 15 years... same answers too! LOL I've just gotten more gentle with the delivery! By the way I do a weekly LIVE Q&A Broadcast on Wednesdays at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time on Facebook if you want to pop in facebook.com/polymerclay We should be returning to KZbin soon, but until then, you can see what we've been up to!

[@nancystamey6702]

I've gone by your rule and mine have worked everytime so far so thank you very much for the info

[@DeadlyDarlin]

To sum up this entire video and save 14 minutes of your life: use an oven thermometer.

[@natygups2]

What would be the rignt temperature? like an average temperature for most of polymerclay brands? thanks :)

[@pastuh]

@@natygups2 I never backed, or even have clay.. but i think, you should read instructions on the polymer clay package :E GOODLUCK

[@thethriftychristian82]

God yes! Save your time and watch another video because she spends too much time talking about everything but the point.

[@randomaggie6455]

Totally agree!

[@RA-fg6kd]

This video was a sample and she said those videos are raw without editing and stuff.

[@duartlingo]

I think I'm the only one commenting on the new format. The information you gave was great and confirmed a lot of my baking methods. 'I think I will have to watch several times in new format to decide, but so far I would say it was a bit wordy and the same thing repeated over and over made me want to speed ahead. Maybe a little too casual, maybe.......😧'

[@janwa1551]

O M G.. I literally fell asleep at my kitchen table, woke to my phone falling on the floor.. Holy Cow Lady,,

[@InessaGold]

I listened to you, and I want to ask: is there any secret that needs to be taken into account when baking Scalpie 3? Because when I keep Scalpay Premo in the oven for an hour, it does not break, but Scalpay 3, under the same conditions, always breaks easily. Is this poor quality clay? They have the same price. Thank you! 

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Sculpey 3 is a very brittle clay, even when baked properly. I would suggest you mix it with other brands like Premo, Souffle, Cosclay, Cernit, Fimo, etc. to make it stronger. Use way more of the other brand, otherwise you will just make your stronger brand weak. :)

[@InessaGold]

@@PolymerClayTutor thank you!❤️

[@SkulpTools]

Thanks for your patient explanations [once again] and for the metaphor of the candle and all the other tips in this studio cam sampler. I can always count on you to get the straight scoop to share with others.

[@deborahreid9223]

No matter the time I realize that it was a very useful bit of information and I appreciate the time you took to let us in on the behind the scene video. Thank you

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you Deborah for the breath of fresh air! 😍

[@make7966]

Thank you for posting these videos. I know that they will be extremely helpful. I use a toaster oven which doesn't take long to reach the temp and has circulating heat and I put my clay works in a small bowl with baking soda in it to help cushion the clay and have no problems with burning my work. I also bake at 25 degrees lower temp than the manufacturer says for a longer time. The Clay I mostly use is ProSculpt which is ideal for making dolls. I love this clay because it is very durable when baked at a little lower temp for double the time. Peggy

[@elisabethclancy3949]

What is the best polymer clay table top oven to use to bake polymer clay in for an adult to use at a good price ?I have worked sculpted in polymer clay before . I want to start again and I don’t want to use the big gas oven . The stuff I want to make will be miniature so I don’t need a big oven . I’ve seen a review on the Amaco Polymer Clay Oven it is high price plus people didn’t think it was worth it was dependable . I enjoyed your video I always have back up for temp & timer . Thank you for sharing

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Don't buy one of those "polymer clay ovens". They are just a cheap crappy toaster oven that isn't even suited for baking polymer clay because the opening is too shallow, they don't hold the temperature very evenly and they often don't even have timers that go for 1 hour. Just use the largest toaster oven or counter top oven that you can afford. I use a Kitchenaid Countertop Convection Oven that has worked beautifully for me for quite a few years now. (I have a review on KZbin). Here is a link to the one I use if you're interested in checking it out. amzn.to/2Ngbbnn (Amazon Affiliate Link)

[@IBeeCricket]

THIS is exactly how I learn!! I need to know the how & why before I truly understand. You explained it perfectly in “my” language. Thank you!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you that is very kind of you to say! 💖

[@rubydragonjd1]

I'd just like to say thank you very much, that's seriously great advice. Secondly, during your raw footage piece, I enjoyed the fact that you allowed your frustrated emotions to come out and play; it frustrates me more watching perfectly bubbly professionals all the time, and you were informative and authentic. Thanks!! I'm going to try an hour...originally to be honest, I came here looking for advice after baking a small clay figure 275°F, 20 minutes, brand new toaster oven and it burnt. First thing, I'm going to get me an oven thermometer, also test different pieces with your methods of shielding items when baking. Thanks, Cindy! I shall be back for more excitement

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank You Jennifer for saying that!! It means so much to hear you say such kind and supportive words. It seems you completely understood the point of the video, which is quite refreshing! 💖💖💖

[@krissimklaw3787]

Hello, I know this is an older video but with all the testing you have done with baking, I wonder if you might have the answer to a question I am having a hard time finding any info on? I do small, super detailed sculptures with Premo clay and I have been finding it is easier to do 2-3 bakes to lock in parts as I go. I know you can rebake sculpey, but I was wondering if you can do 10 minute cures (just enough to harden that outer layer) or if it is best to do the full cure for each fresh part each time it is baked? I've seen some people mention that doing short partial cures can lead to the clay being weaker in the long run even if you will ultimately end up baking the full time needed, but it always seems like they are going by third person accounts rather than any actual experience. The reason I would prefer to go with shorter partial cures if it doesn’t effect strength is I find even with proper tenting and insulation with tile in my pans that I tend to get slightly darker colors (especially on lighter clay colors) on the parts that have gotten 2-3x the baking times of the pieces in comparison to the pieces that are added in for the final bake. Thank you in advance if you can offer any advice.

[@theresafugate1528]

Hi Cindy, not sure if this is the right place to ask, and I have been unable to find any videos on it. You did mention in a much earlier video something about a bead you made using a die cut. I recently purchased a big shot plus and do have a few steel rule dies. Is it possible to die cut polymer clay and then use the liquid clay to adhere the die cut piece to a bigger flat piece of clay? Also is it possible to adhere die cut cardstock, aluminum foil or wrapping paper to baked polymer clay, or would it still leach out any moisture even though the clay has been baked. Thank you so much.

[@sumaiyaakhlaque6935]

Thank you for explaining in detail 😊. I really want to know Card stock can be used in my kitchen Electric oven too right ? Its not gonna burnt ? Please reply thank you 😊

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Yes. Polymer clay bakes at 230F-300F range depending on brand, but paper will combust at 451F. Which means... as long as you don't let the paper/cardstock touch an element or the sides of the oven, the paper/cardstock will be fine if you bake it under your clay. Do make sure you are very smart and careful about it though...you don't want a fire in your oven.

[@sumaiyaakhlaque6935]

PolymerClayTutor Thanks alot. Sure I will keep your advice in mind 😊

[@earthrooster1969]

Oh my! Clicked the video...as a beginner. I understand your concerns..

[@duartlingo]

Another question. Sometime when I am covering my 10oz. glass bowls I will put on several pieces of my pattern, bake for about 5-10 minutes, let cool, apply the next few pieces, bake 5-10 minutes, etc. until the entire bowl is covered, then bake the whole thing for 40 minutes. I do it so I have a hard edge to to butt the new pattern pieces up against. Is this a sound practice?

[@ceceliaroberts1475]

Love your tutorials and I understand the science and following instructions. Having made the multiple mistakes you've talked about and probably will make many more. I love being crafty. The one problem I have come across that I still haven't found the solution for is: When I make a multiple color item, I bake according to directions but when I take it out of the oven, one color will be runny or bubbled or sticky whereas the other colors cured perfectly. Same thickness throughout the project. This has happened several times, specifically with the greens and blues. I do have an oven thermometer. I am doing this just for fun with my 5 year old granddaughter and 8 year old grandson. yeah, I should probably contact the manufacturer because maybe their consistency is off, just thought I'd ask if this is common?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

It sounds like some of your colors are not oven cured polymer clay, but actually modeling clay aka plasticine. They can look similar in the store but they are entirely different products.

[@ceceliaroberts1475]

@@PolymerClayTutor Oh my goodness! you're so right! the packs were next to each other on the shelves and I just grabbed. Thank-goodness this little hobby of mine is to have fun with the grandkids, but I did mix some to show how to get different colors. :-( Thank-you so much for getting back to me, I wasn't sure because of the date on the video. You're an amazing instructor and we are having a blast watching and learning with you!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

@@ceceliaroberts1475 You are very welcome! (It is a common mistake btw so don't feel bad.) Happy to hear you're enjoying your polymer clay journey with the Grandkids!

[@daisytunes1023]

Thanks for all that info. Feels silly asking this, but is it ok if the oven temperature fluctuate slightly? Like if it stays between 265-275?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

It's not a silly question. Sure a little fluctuation won't matter too much. Try to fluctuate on the higher side than the lower side. The hotter the piece bakes at (without scorching) the stronger the piece is. Make some test pieces to find that sweet spot for your oven. Good luck!

[@celtic5764]

I was wondering do you pre-heat your little oven before you place the Polymer Clay in it?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Yes that is a good idea to preheat

[@saishscreations-juniorarti6247]

Great explanation.. I'm yet to explore your all videos, subscribed though.. I liked the way you practically describe things from watched some of your videos.. I'm the beginner & I wanted to know if I can use microwave convection for baking polymer clay articles Also if I can bake it in an Air Fryer as I'll be buying 1..

[@brikhouse22]

Hahaha I was one of those people who commented that when I first subscribed to your channel back when I was new (again) to clay. I know much better now lol.

[@dragosisters8548]

Well....I LOVE all of your tutorials/videos. I have learned so, so much from you and can't thank you enough! It's sad when people complain all the time....not very grateful for FREE help! I do have a baking question and can't seem to find the answer and I promise I do look. If I mix a Sculpey Translucent with FIMO Firm....I've heard it's ok but what temperature would I bake it? Sculpey says 275 and FIMO says 265. Thanks so much for helping me out on this and on so, so many questions I have asked you.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Fimo is actually 230F but either way, you can mix the two and bake at the temp that the bulk of the clay is at. If it is a 50/50 mix, I'd bake at the higher temp of 275F. The Fimo might darken a bit but at least it would be strong.

[@dragosisters8548]

@@PolymerClayTutor Thank you so much!

[@CayleWhite]

Hi I love your videos they are so informative I just have to subscribe. I have a problem: My oven's lowest temperature in the dial is 100 degrees Celsius. BUT when I use thermometers, it's actually 140 - 150. How do I go around this when the clays I use are supposed to be baked within 125-135 degrees? I am still starting and I can't really afford to buy a new convection oven :( Also, do I actually cover the figure with an aluiminum bowl or will a roof (open in the sides) do just so I can avoid direct contact to heat? THank you.

[@utubemyton]

Ok. So I'm now on my second B/D Digital Convection oven. The company replaced the first one that was at least 40 degrees off. The first never got to temp and this one takes about 30 minutes to get up to temp. Pretty discouraged. I know I'm new but could it be that the oven thermometers I'm buying are taking a long time to get up to temp? There's supposed to be a digital thermometer inside the oven that works, right? The other ones just take 30 minutes to work. I'm to the point that I will sacrifice my real oven which works great. Anyway, now it's been trying to get up to 275 for about 30 minutes and when setting the temp I'm now setting it at 320 to get 275. Which is ok if that's what I have to do I just love this clay. So I am wondering how the convection part changes things. Do you still use that? Or should I just go with the bake and not the convection? Arrrrggg

[@divyagaikwad3190]

Hi Mam, thanks for all your videos. You explain everything very nicely!! Recently i have changed my oven. But its not conviction oven. Its an OTG. I am using bake mode. Preheating it for 15-20 min till it reached 275F with ceramic tile as base in my tray. After that i place my little charms in it made of premo for 15 min and later 10 min 15min. So total 30min. But since i have started using this new oven i am seeing hair line cracks in them. I am just feeling helpless. Please help me.. what the issue could be? ☹️ Also i had conditioned the clay very well.

[@gaddmegan]

Sad story: I bought an oven thermometer and hung it off the rack of the oven to bake a few small items. It showed my oven's temp gauge to be extremely off (75 degrees), but I decided to trust the thermometer and adjusted the oven. Unfortunately I burned my creations to a crisp. I believe the problem is that the temperature is uneven. I'm going to try to place the oven thermometer as close to my baking pan as possible. I might also try the convection feature on my oven. Sad story, but hopefully this will help someone else.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Sometimes it can be a total pain getting the right temp in some ovens. Usually once you find that sweet spot, you don't have to adjust it too often and the disasters don't happen anymore.

[@chandyscreations4211]

Really appreciate your common sense answers to the questions I had. Very helpful. :)

[@chumon1992]

I know people who have had clay burn before but I think it wasnt polymer clay but actual clay and I think thats where a lot of that fear comes from. Like you say, I've never burnt it before but I have had Sculpy soft, the like fleshy colored one get much darker but that was after like three or four times backing at like 15 to 30 minutes each. I am so relieved to know that I can get away with long bake times and pre baking to set it without worrying about it being over baked later on. Thank you so much for this information!

[@angeljohns3207]

Thanks I think you might have answered my cooking clay question. On my way tomorrow to get an oven thermometer and we’re cooking again. Thanks! And I get the frustration over the gas stove compared to electric. I used to deliver propane, got those kinds of questions all the time. How much hotter does my gas stove get than an electric stove. And as you pointed out275 is 275 whether gas or electric.

[@Kelly-lo6cz]

Hello, I just started using polymer at for the first time yesterday. I am using a mold that can actually be placed in the oven. The first one I did turned out great. It didn't break when I tried to bend it. The second one did break. I used the same mold, temp, time, and clay on the second one. I also let the oven preheat and get to a steady heat of 275 (I have a thermometer in the oven) nothing changed... now I did attempt to bend it only an hour after taking it out of the oven (it was already cool though). How long are you supposed to leave it alone after removing it from the oven? I am using Sculpey Premo brand. The instructions say 275 for 30 min per 1/2 inch or 15 min for 1/4. The item I'm making had about 3/8... so kind of in between. So I left it in for about 20 min. I also sat the mold on a piece of printer paper and a ceramic tile with a foil tent over it. What do you think is making it break upon bending?

[@lauryltedesco3436]

Hi, I'm a complete newbie with clay. I've started incorporating it with my jewelry and with I mean "just started" like yesterday, lol. So yeah, it took me forever to get the hang of it, but I finally did, yay. But I made a very thin bezel like piece and when I picked it up this morning it broke when I tried to bend it to see if it was hard enough. So, from what your saying I'm gathering it didn't. Are long enough? Or was it too thin? I'm sorry for asking, from your video I can see your inundated with questions about this😳 I totally get the frustration. My thing is art via painting and I get stuff like this when trying to teach it. But I'd really love to add clay into my jewelry and it's so beautiful! So I'm asking you because every video I've watched is from someone's kitchen or something. And from one professional to another I'm not sure I trust their advice. So whatever advice you could give me is really appreciate it:). Thank you for putting up your channel. Not everyone appreciates that your teaching an art for free while in reality it would cost a lot of money to take classes for this. So again thanks for everything you do😊 Take care and I look forward to hearing from you, Lauryl

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you so much Laury for your kind comment! In regards to your thin piece breaking, it is not about being thing. I make tons of piece that are paper thin, yet strong enough that you can break or tear them without a real struggle. It is rather one or more of these three things: 1. weak brand of clay 2. temperature not hot enough 3. not baked long enough for all the particles to melt together in the clay. I have multiple videos on longer baking, using oven thermometers, preventing burning, choosing the right brand, that will definitely help you in your journey. I would suggest you take an afternoon and binge watch my channel... that will give you a good foundation to start with. I also have a blog (it is older but we are currently building a new one) at www.polymerclaytutor.com where I have more information, a beginners course and many paid tutorials that will help as well. Thank you so much for stopping by!

[@amandahill7540]

Thank u soooooo much! The 1st time I ever saw polymer clay baked they were fried to a crisp so due to watching that experience with my friend's baking I have been super hesitant with my pieces that I have just barely baked for the 1st time and a few of mine were under baked and I've had quite a few things be brittle & have broken off. So this was very very helpful for me😆 and now I can let my friend know how to fix that problem now too. So thanks and great video!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

THANK YOU Amanda for coming in a posting this kind comment! I am very pleased to hear that this information was helpful for you. Most people work with polymer clay for their enjoyment, so if the end result is burnt or broken, the enjoyment goes down dramatically! 😜 Glad these tips are helping you get good results so you can get back to enjoying the process of creating! 💖

[@tonilebeck2769]

I am glad for the detailed explanation and I understand this to be my experience. SOrry for your frustration. I understand that too. I was frustrating for me to watch though. Thank you for the info. You are a good teacher!

[@myleneturbide9087]

thanks!! i was actually wondering why bigger piece were breking so your video help alot! thanks!

[@yvonnewsd]

Hi! I really enjoyed your videos. Do you still post content? Thank you,

[@helenacullen9188]

I was making a polymer clay pen and I had it at 130c for 1 mins before adding a gnome head. It was cracked and bent. Was the clay too thin?

[@rainforestcrafts3766]

Hi, don't know if you have answered this already, but, when clay pieces are baked, is it better to take them out of the oven immediately to cool on bench or wherever, or turn off oven and leave pieces in oven to cool as the oven does?

[@MetaDarwin]

Great explanation, thanks so much. Now, I hate to do this to you, but the one thing I didn't get was whether the manufacturer's temperature guidelines were correct. They all seem to be different.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

The temps on the packages are right... it is just the time that is wrong.

[@moniqaf]

You had a vid talking abt how long you shld bake your clay... was it a hour? And what was the temp? You did a demo on some clay strips showing the dif in strength with baking times. Do you still have that vid available...i can't seem to find it

[@Haydenmonroewood]

I could feel that all you really wanted to say is “I’m a professional! This is my job, my life! I get paid to do this! You are watching ME because you don’t know what you’re doing!” And you’re so right lol. It’s like my 6 year old daughter asking me “what’s 2+2” and when I answer her; she wants to tell me why I’m wrong! Hahahaha. I tell her, “I’m 37 years old; kid. Trust me!” Lmao I appreciate your videos and sharing your experiences with us.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

LOL Thank you Barbi for your comment!! You made me laugh... which is nice, since there isn't really that much to laugh about these days! :)

[@MichelMcDonald]

Thank you for this. I was wondering if perhaps that was the reason my project was so brittle. I mean, besides the fact that it was Fima soft that was old and brittle, when I baked it for just 30 minutes it broke easily. What's funny is I watched this video yesterday and I dreamed about having a piece of that project in my hand and the outside was hard, but it broke into pieces and the inside of it were soft. I had what you said in this video being said in my dream and when I woke up I was like wow, I can't believe that was my dream lol.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Oh dear... It's bad enough that you had brittle clay in real life, but to have to dream about it too! LOL

[@tevans3970]

Hi, Thanks for this, I bake alot of things in aluminum baking pans filled with baking soda. I do this because the delicate shaping needs support so I pack the soda and fill around and overtop of the form to see if I can keep everything from flopping over. Then I put a matching aluminum pan for a lid My question is do you have any experience with this & do you think I might need to adjust the temp (I use kato and souffle the most- will soon start using premo) I usually bake longer than recommended because I learned that its the temp that counts. I do use an oven thermometer but I still want to be sure things last but don't' get floppy thanks

[@lisakihlelehmann1409]

Hey Cindy! Thanks for the tips, I`m wondering if you have any tips, or if the baking should be different for different brands of polymer clay? I`m struggling still with pieces not baking properly/snapping when done - I`m using Fimo soft, I got a thermostat and bake on 110 degrees Celsius, for 1h but still they snap super easily (piece thickness 2mm) :( Also, do you let your pieces cool down whilst on the baking tile or do you move them from the tile to a cooler surface to cool down more quickly? Thank you, Lisa :)

[@neyviscot3638]

Thank you so much One question Is the same time for one piece or three piece? Thanks

[@barockeuse]

Yes. Because it is the temperature of each piece which is needed for the polymerisation. So it is the temperature inside the oven which is important. But if you try to bake a very thick piece with a very thin piece, it will take a longer time for the thick piece to reach it's polymerisation temperature. So let the two pieces bake during the time adapted to the thickest piece, the thin one will support it. As she says, you can even let the pieces bake for 1 hour, the pieces will be more resistant and also more flexible. But the main thing is to never let the temperature pass over the maximum indicated on the packet of the clay you've used.

[@bori80]

@@barockeuse So it's the same time for both pieces?

[@puffoffluffedair543]

I always cover my pieces with tinfoil for extra security so that it doesnt burn. I used to use a really old toaster oven without covering and it would always burn bc the temperature and the light is unsteady but covering it with tinfoil prevents it from burning. Love these vids btw!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Very interesting. I'm glad to know about the inside of the piece. Somewhere along the line I read about baking a little longer. So I started doing that. I also (perhaps mistakenly) believe dumping my pieces into ice water to cool makes them stronger. So far so good. I like the studio format though prefer your normal format because I admire your setup there and like looking at all the cool details. Both ways are fine. I always learn something useful!

[@overthetopunderthestairs]

Wow, thank you thank you thank you! This video finally answered the questions I have regarding baking. You explained this so well.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You are very welcome! Thank you for saying such kind words! 💖

[@lorimichels9332]

Hi, do you still love your KitchenAid KCO223CU 12-Inch Convection Countertop Oven? Any other convection ovens you'd recommend that are similar/close to the performance desired for polymer clay? Not finding this one in stores -only online and my toaster oven died :( Thanks, Lori

[@savannaroth9710]

Hi there! I love your videos. I’m having a few issues with “plaquing” in some of my clay. The white chunky speckles that appear beneath the surface. I’m not sure if it’s a baking issue or conditioning issue? I feel I condition the clay well. Could it possibly be humidity? Thanks so much

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi the plaquing happens in translucent clay usually because of air or moisture. Make sure to pull on your sheets of clay to remove air, and avoid moisture and humidity wherever possible. Also consider testing different brands to see which one works best for your environment.

[@lavandeali8164]

Thank you for your video. I have a question I'm using professional Fimo polymer clay and I'm using it for making earrings. What oven mode ( upper heat or fan ..etc) should I use because it doesn't say so, and I'm so confused.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you! I like to use convection oven (fan) with heat coming from both the top and the bottom if possible. This makes for a more even heat. Don't forget to use an oven thermometer. Most oven dials are incorrect.

[@jillkent6134]

I’m thinking of buying a toaster oven but it only goes up to 230 degrees but I may be confusing centigrade with Fahrenheit can you tell me if the toaster oven will be hot enough and the ideal temp in both centigrade and Fahrenheit please ? Thank you.

[@mrsfid1]

So I just watched this video and I finally have an answer to how long to bake. My other questions are, some clays say 275 degrees while others say 230, i.e. sculpey original and III vs. sculpey premo. Is this accurate, and if so, how can one combine the two regarding baking temps?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Yeah each brand has a different temperature it needs to bake at to properly cure. If you decide to mix brands together, you will need to play around with the temperature to figure out what will work best for your new custom blend. Keep in mind that polymer clay should be baked as hot as possible but not so hot that it burns. SO if the bulk of your clay mixture needs to be baked at 275F and the rest of it 230F then you probably will be able to bake at pretty close to 275F. But if the bulk of your mix is a brand that bakes at 230F than you won't be able to go too much higher than the 230F or it will likely scorch. Put on your virtual lab coat and do a little testing! :)

[@tamibrooks2931]

Hello I just watched your video. I am a sculptor but I do giant monuments classical realism. I’m actually thinking about making some wands for grandchildren. I thought wouldn’t it be cute to make creatures on the end of a wooden stick. My question is can I put a wooden stick in the oven with a creature sculpted to the stick? I’m wondering if the wood will burn? 😬 I’ve made some snakes on wands with apoxie sculpt but that’s like sculpting with bread dough. Have you ever had wood in a project?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Polymer clay is perfect for baking onto wood and making wands with. I would use Cosclay. It is strong and flexible after baking and much safer for kids to play with than Apoxie Sculpt (and cheaper and easier to use). Polymer clay bakes at a very low temp 230F - 325F depending on brand and wood needs to be much hotter at over 500F before it starts to burn... so it's fine to bake clay on. Just so you know, a chopstick is a great 'stick' to use for the center of your wand. It's stiff, and just the right length. Have fun!

[@jsojourner2610]

I made mini candy canes for my first try at polymer clay. They came out okay I guess. Are they supposed to be hard & stiff, or somewhat rubbery & flexible? My canes are about 1/16 of an inch thick & 3/4" tall. I baked them for 15 minutes on 275⁰. I did not preheat my little toaster oven first, but I added 5 more minutes to the baking time to make up for it. So....mine are somewhat stiff & flex without cracking. Is that how they are supposed to come out?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi there, polymer clay once it is baked, is still pretty flexible... it won't come out hard like resin or other hard plastics. Some brands are stiffer than others but especially when the pieces are thin, they will never be hard as a rock. As far as baking, I would still bake them for a little longer, even though they are on the small side... especially if they are going to be played with, because you may find that they could break over time. I bake all my pieces (even paper thin ones) for 45-60 mins using an oven thermometer so I know it's the correct temp for the brand. I have tons of videos on baking polymer clay that should help you improve your work. Have fun and good luck!

[@jsojourner2610]

@@PolymerClayTutor Thanks for answering my question🙂. I have another one for you...I made teeny ginger bread men (¾' tall X ⅝" wide X ⅛" thick. They came out okay, but then I tried to use Liquid Scupley to put the white decoration on them with a toothpick & it was too thick to make fine lines. How can I thin Liquid Scuply to make the strands thinner?

[@sarahmoseley4642]

Can I place my piece back in the oven after it’s cooled if I feel it wasn’t cooked long enough?

[@mony1823]

Hi will the clay affect the oven for baking food?

[@Lovealwaysnina]

I don’t know if I missed it but what temperature do I bake the clay at? The temp on the package but just for a longer time? Or a lower temperature for a longer time? I’m confused, sorry :/

[@svetlanikolova7673]

If I don't have electricity can I use my wood stove? Can I put the tin foil and bake it in the wood stove? I know you probably don't get this question but if I am on a roll and electric goes out.... You get it .. I think! Greetings from Bulgaria and God bless

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I think since it would be tricky to control the temperature precisely in a wood stove, it might be hard to bake polymer clay in one. You really need to hold it at exactly the right temp for the brand otherwise it will be either underbaked or burnt.

[@JavoPex]

Hello! I'm so happy these videos are available, they have been so so helpful. I have a question regarding a design I made for an earring. It involves several separate "noodle" shaped pieces of clay that are attached parallel/horizontally (hope that makes sense). Originally I drilled a hole through the noodles (post-baking) and attached with a metal wire, but the noodles break fairly easily after the hole is drilled since the circumference of the noodles is so small. I was wondering if you've had this issue and if you recommend gluing instead (or another method)? If so, what glue do you recommend? I'm using E6000 and the glue looks rather clunky :/ Thank you so much for your time!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

WHat brand of clay are you using?

[@mandimoore6963]

You said you bake your pieces sometimes for an hour, even the thin small pieces. I baked mine for an hour and a half (by accident lol) and when it cooled it was still bendy and flexible. I put it back in a few times and it never did get very hard. It was a thin, flat maybe 4 centimeter thick piece. Premo sculpey. I got a thermometer like you suggested. Is there anything I'm doing wrong? I mean I don't expect it to be like porcelain or glass but at least not bend when my fingers grab it. Any advice?

[@EleaSuJa]

Hi, just curious, may start working on polymer clay soon... Most likely, will work with premo, so I would like to know… how much( for example, 50 or 100 grams of the clay work) x at what temperature x and for how long? I'm thinking knowing this ratio... would really come in handy. So would you mind sharing your knowledge on this? Would really appreciate it😄

[@PolymerClayTutor]

As long as the piece is under an inch thick, I bake everything for 1 hour. For Premo that would be at 275F. If the piece is going to be thicker than that I bake in stages, never more than an inch thick. This will keep the [piece from cracking during the baking stage.

[@EleaSuJa]

PolymerClayTutor thank you😊

[@tiffanyo8792]

Agh! I’m baking my very first sculpture right now and needless to say IM NERVOUS! But this information is helping me to relax a little bit. I’ve got an oven thermometer so I know I’ve got it at the right temperature.....wish me luck!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Good luck! I hope the baking went well! 💖

[@mukymathgame5077]

Thank you so so muuchhh.. You spend your time just actually for sharing what you have inside your mind, and its so brilliant you're very tallented💗💗

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you sooo much! 💖💖💖

[@meandmyself789]

Hi, I have some questions. Could you please help me? I was wondering if you have a baked piece, can you bake it again days or months later? I ask because my pieces tend to look baked but when I grab them if I try to fold it or anything the piece would crumble. Not just break but crumble which I think is weird. I actually bake my pieces for an hour like you say so I'm not sure what to do anymore. Thank you! Have a great day!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi +Mm Hm yes you can bake your piece multiple times. Watch the other baking videos in our channel (there are many) so that you are baking correctly and you should be able to strengthen up your pieces. If you are using a poor quality brand Like Craftsmart or Sculpey III though, it may not help that much, since they are brittle clays even if baked properly.

[@Ebabey81]

I've heard from another source that the first time you bake the clay is the most important. Well really any time that you bake "fresh" clay really. On the PCA forum, they state that the chemists of the clay say that you need to bake for the entire time each time you add unbaked clay. This will ensure strength. That the clay bakes the best the first time. What are your thoughts on this Cindy?

[@TheLoudFox]

To be honest, i was a little worried about putting my first polymer clay sculpture into the oven for an hour x.x... but i figured you know more than I, so I did just that, and my clay dragon came out perfect. I will being doing that for sure..

[@ImportantBits]

Cindy: I would like to oven-bake a white polymer clay craft (1" thickness), and I would like it to remain bright white -- any tips?

[@chey7TH]

Hello ma'm, or anyone else who's reading this, I just started working with polymer clay. I am looking to make heads or busts. How, I bought Cernit polymer clay that is meant for doll making, but it is so very soft! It melts as soon as you touch it. So I am now looking to sculpt the face on a round object (like the back of a spoon) so I can pre sculpt the face like a mask, and then add more clay to the back of the head later. But I am not sure what to sculpt on, because I need to be able to put it in the oven, and what to put inside of my heads as an armature. Will foil be oven safe? And is it absolutely safe for me to bake the clay in my home oven? My brother bakes his broccoli in there everyday and I'm so glad that he's finally eating veggies, haha. I don't want to put his health or taste of his broccoli in danger. If anyone has any tips for me please let me know. Thank you so much!

[@1cathyc1]

Hi Cindy, I've read and tried, it's been a good while now. Baking your Polymer Clay in a Dish of water in the Microwave. It does work. Whats your thoughts & testing on it.

[@tannertucker22]

Thank you for the video. You are very talented and nice. However, it took a long time and a lot of "apologizing" for the PC companies...and I still didn't get an answer on baking times. Is it 1 hour regardless of the thickness, 1 hour per 1/4 inch. etc? I also realize that there are many variables (PC brands, composition, colors, evenness of oven temps, even the accuracy of a thermometer, chemicals imparted from hands and/or tools to the clay that affect curing/hardening times). Experience is the best teacher and sometimes that involves sitting there and watching something cook and much trial and error. Having said all that...what is a reasonable rule of thumb?. I would think thickness needs to be accounted for somewhere in your response, although though I am not a professional; I can barely spell polymer cay. Thank you for taking them time to educate us. I gave it a like and subscribed because you are very nice, talented and well intentioned, but I completed by taxes in less time and still don't know what your recommendations are (if it proprietary given, it is your profession, I understand). Oh yeah, if you do share the answer and it doesn't work-our for me...not a problem. I still appreciate your advice.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Tanner, thank you for your kind input. I am aware that this behind the scenes chat video isn't as concise or as helpful to some people. I have several videos on my channel that will help with baking. In general I bake all my pieces from paper thin to 1/2 inch thick, for one hour at the recommended temp for the brand. It may seem like over kill for the very thin pieces, but they tend to be especially vulnerable to breakage, so since it does not hurt them to bake longer, I always do, just to be sure. The most important thing is to have an oven thermometer and to protect the piece from underneath and above, so that you don't get any scorching. Watch these videos, they will help: Polymer Clay - Should it Still Be Flexible After Baking? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4PHooiPbZJsetU Polymer Clay Baking Tips - Using a Foil Pan Lid kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZXLoqx-etSUnKM Baking Polymer Clay in a Convection Oven kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5q9fnacepWnm8U Baking Polymer Clay in Toaster Oven Without Burning kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIa2qmmdh5t2sLc

[@tannertucker22]

Excellent! Thank you. I was just looking for a rule of the thumb with the understanding that there are many factors involved. Keep up the good work and thank you for the other resources. God bless.

[@barockeuse]

A question from France : When you say "a convection oven", do you mean a revolving heat oven, I mean a ventilated oven ? or is it an oven with static heat ? Do "non convection ovens" exist ??

[@PolymerClayTutor]

@@barockeuse Sorry I missed seeing your question. Here in North America, a convection oven is an oven with a fan in it that blows the heat around... making the temperature more even in the entire oven. They are nice for baking polymer clay because there are less hot spots, but any oven that will hold a consistent temperature will work. Hope that helps!

[@jackbeardsley4290]

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[@Lili-bj6jc]

My daughter and I are interested in playing around with some polymer clay (and have absolutely no experience with it). We only have a convection oven. Have you had experience with clay in one? Since they cook food faster than a conventional oven, I wonder if it would do better or worse for clay.

[@Lili-bj6jc]

Oh, I just realized that you have a video on it lol.

[@marianneazer6671]

Some people said that polymer clay is toxic and it's not advisable to be baked in the oven of your kitchen and then put food in the same oven !! is that correct ?

[@majorbrighton]

As grateful as I am for the info, I thought the subject of baking was a lot more complex than getting the temp and time right. My problems have been so many and yes, trying to bake at a lower temp does actually help in many cases, due to the problem of some clays burning. This happened even with protection from the direct heat too. The biggest problems for me was avoiding distortion, were certain thinner parts just bend due to no support. So ideas around how to support your hands and arms would have been interesting too. Many say that you should use a separate oven if your cooking with it, I only found out about that later! Yet my smoke alarm went off last time and so not much fun. The stink was terrible, so Im thinking that a separate oven is probably exactly whats needed here. As for the colouring of the different clay types, I found FIMO gets really darker and then also shrinks at least 10%. Hope this helps

[@marlikesun]

I prefer clay to be as hard as possible but the shade darker is unacceptable to me for translucent and white! What I'm doing from now on is baking colored pieces for an hour and white pieces for 35 minutes, premo seems strong even with the reduced time so I'm hoping this will work out because I don't know what else to do. What I discovered with the thermometer is that my oven takes about 25 mins to reach the final temperature it will maintain, and it's always 10C hotter than what it's supposed to be

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Sounds like you've figured out something that works for you!

[@pedrobarrantes1177]

Nice thak you so much Cindy! This evening was my first little project.

[@neyviscot3638]

Thank you, very useful, can I put the pieces more than 1 hour?

[@ladylea7614]

thank you Cindy for the video it was great it's a great concept but I also think maybe should have been said is you should know how to protect the clay from burning by either tenting it or put it in something like cornstarch cover up or what other methods you might know my mind is drawing a blank right now I've only used the tin foil tent and the cornstarch method of burying your piece and they turned out just fine there is one or two times that I didn't use a tent or cornstarch cover up and I did get some Browning and one actually did burn so I've learned my lesson tent/cover it up either with tin foil or with cornstarch. I remember seeing your video about these techniques but I can't even remember what the videos were called so maybe you can link them down below here thanks again Cindy you and your husband are doing great work helping all of us.

[@allilav1265]

thank you, I have been working on my first piece for about a week on and off of course but I am ready to bake it and 7m afraid it might burn. I bought an oven thermometer but should I tent it anyway? should I always tent just in case? im so nervous.

[@Karai9]

I would still tent your piece if you can, just to be on the safe side. I always tent my own pieces and in my experience this seems to help any darkening of the clay if your oven has any hot spots (I know that mine does, which is fairly common). I would also suggest lining the bottom of your baking pan with a few layers of thick paper as well, to act as a heat barrier on the bottom (it's sort of like tenting your piece from all sides).

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi +Sandra Lea just so you know, I have tons of other videos on baking. Ones that go into detail on tenting, insulating your oven, baking on cornstarch, etc. etc. The best way to find specific videos in our channel is to go to our channel and press the little magnifying glass besides the tabs under the header. When you click that a search box comes up that is for my channel only. If you put the word baking in there, a list of all my baking videos will come up. Hope that helps! Thank you for your kind comments!

[@nayabqamar4487]

PolymerClayTutor can u please tell me how can i check that my polymer clay is fully baked???? its on a Mug for Decorations. please help me...🙏

[@KristinGmyhre]

Thank you so much! You explained so clear, that now Im in control of the clay instead of praying and hope for miracles lol

[@shaairah]

Thanks for this! I can't find an answer to this though: When I've baked my clay, do I leave the clay to cool in the oven after I've turned the oven off or do I take the clay right out of the hot oven after the allotted baking time and cool it on the counter?

[@kyramcbridemua7006]

Did you figure it out? I have the same question.

[@shaairah]

@@kyramcbridemua7006 I've been doing a lot of claying in the 2 years since I asked the question, including selling my work, and I've tried both ways. I haven't seen any difference so I'd say both works :) Usually, if the clay piece is of a thicker sort, I leave it to cool in the oven. But not always. Thinner pieces I mostly take out right away. Hope this helps :)

[@coriborjan9595]

I baked my clay on parchment paper & some of it had stuck to my clay. What's the best way to get it off?

[@officiallyjz597]

Can I just say a huge thank you for sharing these very helpful, concise and in-depth explanation of how polymer clay behaves! I always trust your videos, I’m using polymer clay for the first time and when I’ve run into problems you always have solutions to explain it so I understand. I really appreciate the time and effort you take to do the experiments, share and upload them on KZbin ❤️

[@giraffe1219]

Can you put a “half baked” piece back in to finish? I’ve got a piece I made several years ago without knowing this. I love it, so I’d like to repair what’s broken and rebake properly