Napkin Transfer Technique on Polymer Clay

In this video I show you an easy napkin transfer technique that you can use on polymer clay. You can use this technique in jewelry making process or to make clothes for your polymer clay figures. You can transfer any patterns from paper napkins on your earrings and pendants.
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[@riprockandmoccasin]

DId you use acetone or non-acetonte nail polish removed?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Non-acetone 😊

[@m00n1e1105]

@@CoffeeCupids man i wish i had checked the comments, i just bought acetone!!!!!

[@CoffeeCupids]

@@m00n1e1105 Did it work with acetone?

[@m00n1e1105]

@@CoffeeCupids it’s did slightly. I let them dry before placing them in the oven. I have gas oven so I was afraid of a fire. The color did transfer slightly but the actually print didn’t. Gonna try again tho with more saturation. I feel I didn’t wert the napkin well enough.

[@CoffeeCupids]

@@m00n1e1105 I just did another project and I tried with acetone and it didn’t take. So I think we should stick to acetone-free ones. I am just so disappointed I didn’t mention what type of nail polish remover that was 😔 sorry for that! 😫

[@breezyblossom8120]

"From now on you can find me in the napkin section of dollar stores" made me smile so much😊 haha, me too!!

[@kimberlyrobbins4047]

Wow 🤩 I love this idea. Imagine being the hostess with the Mostes lol 😂 I can make earrings and jewelry to match the napkins etc. for a luncheon or dinner party. Hey these can be sold as a set along with napkins ,ring holders. I would make charms for wine glasses too but use a paint pen to write names on for guests. This is a great idea for a business.everyone has holiday parties,birthdays,baby showers,weddings,graduations,retirement parties etc. I’m going to jump on this train. Fun fun fun .

[@CoffeeCupids]

All these ideas are AWESOME 🤩 Thank you for the inspiration 🙏❤️🥰

[@caroleremy1870]

This seems to be the best napkin transfer I have tried with polymer clay!

[@CoffeeCupids]

Glad you liked it 🥰😍

[@joanjohnsonporter3298]

Great technique! I'm an intermediate beginner with polymer clay and your tutorial has opened up many possibilities for me. Thank you so much!

[@elzbietas6452]

Tej glinki się nie wypala w piekarniku?

[@loridennis4683]

Love them! Thank you for sharing! They are beautiful!!!❤

[@theresamartinez7789]

I'm brand new to polymer clay and doing research for ideas. This is genius!! I love these so much. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@CoffeeCupids]

You are so welcome! 😍

[@Star-vg7ix]

Brillant idea!!

[@MultiJewelryLady]

I love this technique which I had forgotten so I went to my stack and found my napkins from when I used to cover bottles, thanks so very much for a reminder and sharing 😊 💖💖💖

[@CoffeeCupids]

I am still a newbie so everything is new to me 😅😂 I’m sure you’ll achieve fabulous results 🥰

[@kristibbradshaw]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@denisehensley4208]

I find this such a cool idea. Can't wait to try it. Thank you for making this video.

[@eldoretsykes]

Stunning!!

[@breezyblossom8120]

@Clay Tutorials ❤ love this so much! The first napkin with roses on is exactly my taste so i was really excited to come across your video 😊 i really appreciate how you left your mistakes in there and explained how to fix them - thats so helpful for beginners.

[@CoffeeCupids]

I am glad you enjoyed my little tutorial 😍🙏🥹

[@nicolerichter8047]

thanks for the lovely video & idea 💜💜

[@leonanelson2444]

Very pretty, thank you for sharing your technique

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you for your heart warning words 😊

[@olderendirt]

Very pretty.

[@lindastewart5630]

Super gorgeous!!!👌🏻🌹 Thank you sooooo much for sharing🤗🌸

[@CoffeeCupids]

Glad you liked it 🥰🙏🥹

[@michelledetoth7503]

These are beautiful, Ela! Thank you for such a great creative tutorial!! 🥰

[@CoffeeCupids]

Aww thank you so much Michelle 🙏❤️ glad you liked it 🥰🥰🥰

[@AIRview2]

Stunning. I will surely try this way next. Beautiful

[@CoffeeCupids]

Glad you liked it 🤩 I am sure yours will turn out awesome too 🥰🤞

[@sepsh]

Love it!!!!!! Thank you for sharing ❤🤍💚

[@CoffeeCupids]

Glad you liked it 🥰🙏❤️🤍💚

[@appleoneill5135]

Brilliant tutorial, thank you so much. Very beautiful work ❤

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 🙏😍 glad you liked it ❤️

[@karmenkrafts496]

Thank you so much for your share, you have added to my creative Spirit and Life. Respect! 🥰

[@CoffeeCupids]

You are welcome! I am happy to hear that.

[@dianafelice4339]

I love this idea! It's pretty and saves so much money! Thank you!

[@CoffeeCupids]

Glad you liked it 🥰❤️❤️

[@user-zx5jd4mo2y]

Beautiful

[@lexylaney]

Beautiful.!! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

[@CoffeeCupids]

My pleasure 😊

[@CoffeeCupids]

I just noticed that you gave me my very first super thanks 🥹 Just wanted to tell you I really appreciate your kindness 🙏😍🥹

[@Aangel452]

Amazing….. love your idea and beautiful napkin patterns and colours. Great talented artwork😀 Thank you for sharing how to create it💕

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you for your kind words 🥰❤️Means a lot ❤️🙏

[@angelinalozada189]

I LOVE IT! Thank You.

[@CoffeeCupids]

🥹❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

I LOVE these! I have some napkins with feathers on and I was trying to figure out what I could usebvb them for! I really like feather earrings so these will be perfect. Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial with us! I can't wait to try it!😊👍🌟🧡

[@CoffeeCupids]

Omg feather earrings would be so cool 😍 would love to see the results 🤩 good luck 👍🏻

[@robinpankey2495]

Wow that's a great idea, I might just have to give it a try. Thanks and God bless 🙏

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thanks Robin 🙏🥰 This time I was surprised myself 🤩❤️

[@nini4349]

it´s easier if you cut out the clay first and then put the napkin on

[@BeverlyHighland]

Much easier

[@sarahlewis7669]

You can also use rubbing alcohol to do the same thing only use up to 93% as it melts the polymer

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thanks for the tip 😍

[@RhondaWyma]

Thank you so much for sharing they turned out Beautiful I'm a new subscriber love you and your channel ❤

[@CoffeeCupids]

You are so kind ❤️😍🙏🙏🙏

[@peggyallison9941]

Love this ❣️

[@josischmidt532]

Sehr schön ! Dank für das video

[@CoffeeCupids]

Bitteschön 🙏❤️

[@maggiesmith2208]

great ideas thanks for sharing🤩

[@CoffeeCupids]

Glad you liked it 🙏❤️😍

[@glenelkenfarm5577]

Awesome video!

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 🤩❤️🙏

[@glenelkenfarm5577]

If I have a white background napkin do I have to use white clay? I’m running low

[@CoffeeCupids]

@@glenelkenfarm5577 because the paper napkin is transparent, your clay color affects all the colors. If you don’t use white clay it will affect all colors (they will become darker and duller and not as bright)

[@nelidadevenish140]

Hola, por cuanto tiempo lo horneas y a cuantos grados? No se quema la servilleta? Muy buenas tus explicaciones

[@georginaledlie7444]

Thank you so much. The earrings are beautiful. I wonder whether this same process can be used with paper clay ?

[@maryannecross4220]

Gorgeous 👏👏👏🇬🇧

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thanks so much 🤩🤩🤩

[@isabellugonessuarez4335]

❤hermoso!!

[@laurieburke7362]

I just absolutely love your wonderful tutorial on applying paper napkins to transfer their pretty designs onto polymer clay! I am relatively new to making polymer clay jewelry and am always happy to learn new-to-me techniques!! The earrings you made turned out to be so very elegant!! This technique comes to me just in time for Mother's and Grandmother's Day gift giving season! I have always been a little skeptical about how useful paper napkins are in arts and crafts--but you made me a firm believer that sophisticated jewelry can be made with these lovely budget-wise materials! I will have to check out my local party goods stores to see what lovely patterns I can find to try this technique for myself! Thank you so much for taking your time, energy, expertise, and expense to teach tutorials to people like me who never knew these techniques existed! Keep up the good work! I hope you will have a truly awesome year 2023 !!! Sincerely, Laurie from Daffodil Golden Trumpets Ministry 🤩💓🦋🌲🌟🌞🌞🎺🎺🍀🍁🌈

[@CoffeeCupids]

Awww Laurie 🥹🥹🥹 Your comment just made my day! Thank you for the sweet words and the time you put to write such heartwarming comment 😍🥰 I appreciate it a lot ❤️ I am sure you will make some fabulous Mother’s day gifts 🥰

[@Truthfully7]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you! 😊 I am happy that you liked it.

[@aprilstewart5929]

I! LOVE! THIS! Off to the dollar store I go....:)

[@myriamlopez719]

Gracias por compartir buena idea, solo dos inquietudes, no se quema la servilleta? con el quita esmalte o acetona y el horno no se produce fuego?

[@miniscenesgb]

Beautiful :)

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 🙏

[@mariavyxkyloves]

Woww amazing

[@CoffeeCupids]

You are so kind 🙏❤️😍

[@K.ART_vlog]

amazing ❤️

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 😊

[@mariavyxkyloves]

So nice

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 🙏🥰❤️

[@bismiclaycraft3931]

cute earings

[@CoffeeCupids]

🙏❤️🥰

[@Chandrav279]

Lovely lovely 💙💚

[@CoffeeCupids]

You are so kind, thank you 😊

[@naomigable6698]

pretty

[@CoffeeCupids]

🙏❤️😍

[@hollylowery26]

So the nail polish remover pulls the color from the napkin. This is beautiful, I really like the matte finish set.

[@CoffeeCupids]

Yes, exactly! Thank you 🙏🥰

[@nessirahgo8334]

Soooooo beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you😊

[@marilynbliss5342]

Should use all the clay with small squares then add gold flakes and make small ball bead

[@CoffeeCupids]

😊 I will try it.

[@lorenza6431]

que pegante usaste para la servilleta ? y como se llama el liquido que le aplicas a la servilleta con un pomo blanco ?

[@aprendeconmigo1221]

I love your idea. The colores and design are very vibrant. Do you bake them with the napkin already pasted on?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you, yes I do ☺️

[@elizabeths4371]

Very Clever and Very Pretty! I would assume that you would have to treat both sides of the earring drops with the pattern before you varnish them.

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you! It is not necessary to do both sides, one side can remain white clay (sometimes people are sensitive or allergic to some varnishes so I try to not varnish the backs as much as possible)

[@DeniseThompson2807]

This is such a great idea. Love your tutorials!! Question: Can you do the print on both sides of the clay before baking? And if not, can it be done after baking once?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you! This method I have not tried. In case it would be possible it should be before baking. But I have another tutorial with napkins that you can do on both sides, before or after baking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6mwlX6GpZiWjrcsi=tEKfggl0VW36rEUy

[@mariawilson2595]

Could you use Clear nail varnish for sealent ??? wonderful video xxxxxx

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 🙏 No, it will work for short term but I heard that it will ruin the clay long term.

[@Pochacl]

So sweet my dear

[@sherryleggett1612]

You are very lucky to find beautiful napkins so inexpensively. I occasionally can find a package for $3.95 but normally they are $6.95 here in Canada. You could make a lot of earrings from one package but if you want some variety in finished products it can get pretty expensive. I will definitely try this method with my clllection.

[@francisbailey2789]

I also live in Canada - try Marshall's or Winners. They often have packets for $2.50.

[@sherryleggett1612]

@@francisbailey2789 thanks. I do have a winners close by.

[@CoffeeCupids]

I had no idea napkins are that expensive in some countries ☹️ I thought I found an inexpensive material 🫠😅

[@sherryleggett1612]

@@CoffeeCupids they would be very inexpensive when using them for jewelry because you would get so many from each sheet. I have been building a stash of them to use to decorate furniture. Maybe I should make jewelry instead. Yours are lovely.

[@sylviastallings6006]

@@CoffeeCupids I think the really pretty napkins are expensive because the sellers have discovered how valuable they are to creators of art. A common saying in sales is, “What ever the market will allow.” We need a way to scoop up supplies quietly before the sellers catch on! LOL

[@kerryhall7506]

Hi love your channel and was just wondering if it would be the same technique for transferring rice paper to polymer clay cheers Kerry

[@CoffeeCupids]

Hi Kerry 👋🏻 Thanks for the kind words 🙏❤️ I have never used rice paper on polymer clay, but you can definitely try 🥰❤️

[@user-ge5ki1pg1l]

好特別 漂亮 看完訂閱了！

[@Sepidehify]

This looks absolutely amazing! Have you done a video like this and instead use Resin at the end of the process? I've heard its toxic to breath in so I'm hesitant. I would like to learn the safe way though. :)

[@CoffeeCupids]

I did some small work with resin few months ago, but I am pregnant at the moment so I can’t use resin anymore 😞

[@polymerclaytherapy2939]

These are lovely, thank you for sharing. Could you cut the pieces out first, then transfer the napkin onto the shape? Maybe save having clay left over. I will go try this :D

[@CoffeeCupids]

It is definitely possible but with all the rolling and robbing and pressure you might loose the shape. And also you might not put enough pressure on the edges and it might not transfer well! But please let me know if you tried it that way ☺️

[@polymerclaytherapy2939]

@@CoffeeCupids oh course, bet it would squoosh it wouldnt it lol, I'll try your way. Better go find napkins lol

[@tennachristensen7951]

Did you sand Them after baking?

[@m.k.4923]

Beautiful Tutorial! I m a anxious person, doesnt it begin to burn in the oven? Cause of nail polish and paper and heat sounds for me really dangerous. Could explain?

[@CoffeeCupids]

No it doesn’t

[@DarkItalianPrincess6]

Is it warm or cold you use

[@cleaningupforfive]

I'm curious, if the clay I'm using calls for baking at the same temp but for less time, should I use your time because of the transfer or the recommended time by the clay manufacturer? TIA!

[@CoffeeCupids]

The manufacturer 🙂

[@montmine4303]

Super a quel moment vous faites la cuisson ou est ce de la pâte auto durcissante ?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Merci. Je le fais cuire et le coller. J'ai une vidéo étape par étape pour cela. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKS8o5uDe9eYodE

[@rosaelinav8036]

❤❤❤ 14:02

[@joycemcleod8249]

I enjoyed your video.does this work with air dry clay ? Thankyou

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 🙏 I honestly don’t know, you can try on small piece and experiment ☺️

[@wendyst.germain4482]

You have wonderful ideas. I have two questions. Would this work with air dry clay or must they be baked? Also, could you use pages from a book for this technique?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Thank you 🙏🥹 I have yet to try air dry clay as I don’t have that much experience with it. I would guess mod podge would work better on air dry clay. I have another tutorial with wrapping paper. I guess that would work with book paper too. 😊

[@beatriceb6342]

On what temperature do you put it in the oven

[@ahlamshaheensimplyart8298]

رائع 🌹♥😍

[@cristinaharris9135]

Hi, does this transfer method work on air dry clay (no oven) and if so when clay is wet or after it has dried?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Hi Cristina, I unfortunately have no idea! I will try it and let you know :)

[@annebryan5260]

I would like to know too! Did you try it?

[@bone7559]

I wonder what it would look like if you used the scrap clay with the pattern still on to make a faux marble effect.

[@Azul_Charlas_y_Relatos]

💙

[@DarkItalianPrincess6]

I’m going to try this Can I use any brand of nail polish remover

[@CoffeeCupids]

Yes, mine is acetone free.

[@patriciamalave3715]

What was the polish you used

[@kingakinga3278]

❤

[@RubaiyatA]

Beautiful ❤ can you pls give the link where you buy this tissue paper. In Amazon they are very expensive

[@CoffeeCupids]

I bought it from a local one dollar store in Berlin

[@loreyao1515]

Very fun! Can I use another brand of clay?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Of course, it should work ! First try on a little bit of clay and see the results ☺️

[@nataliyaromanyuk3914]

Hola. Para que se usa el quitaesmalte?Gracias

[@CoffeeCupids]

El quitaesmalte ayuda al transfer y además suaviza la servilleta para que puedas cortarla antes de hornear.

[@serenabrent8832]

Would this work if I used alcohol in an alcohol brush pen (as I don't have any nail polish remover)

[@CoffeeCupids]

Try on a little piece of clay and see if you like the results. I usually do that when I want to try new material ☺️ I have tried it with both acetone-free nail polish remover and gel hand sanitizer on Fimo clay and they both work. Acetone on the other hand didn’t work.

[@thesentimentalsoul3683]

I'm curious if you could print out a picture onto tissue paper and then use this method to transfer it to the clay. Perhaps you would try out this method for us, please. Tyvm

[@CoffeeCupids]

I try ☺️

[@kerriefearby9542]

These are so beautiful but one thing I would really like to be sure of be fore trying - DO THEY REMAIN COLOUR FAST or do they fade?

[@CoffeeCupids]

The colors won’t go anywhere even with scrubbing.

[@kerriefearby9542]

@@CoffeeCupids thanks but not talking about that. Want to know if napkin inks are archival and non fading over time

[@CoffeeCupids]

@@kerriefearby9542 I am referring to the same question. It won’t fade.

[@g.m.5412]

@@kerriefearby9542 unless she manufactured the napkins herself, how would she know if the ink was archival...😏

[@michaelpinreno]

@@g.m.5412 you can purchase napkins with archival inks but you will NOT find those in any craft store nor any dollar store.

[@patricialeinhauser6693]

On the back of the package of napkins it will tell you what the ply count of the napkin is. (Ply meaning layers)

[@CoffeeCupids]

Tnx for letting me know😊

[@ninjacat1ify]

Are there any issues with using nail polish remover in the baking of the clay?

[@RebelGran_01]

🙏❤

[@lauramarcelagarzonforero9597]

They are napkins for the decoupage technique 2:30 ?

[@rebegotadeagua8555]

Pero para que usar arcilla polimerica si se puede hacer lo mismo con porcelanicrom?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Because I don’t have porcelain and polymer clay is much more durable 🙂

[@DeathMothApothecary]

When in this process do you bake the clay, if you do?

[@CoffeeCupids]

I explained it in the video at 10:26

[@nancyh9125]

where can I find a roller like you're using? I didn't see it in your link.

[@CoffeeCupids]

You can use any roller that you have. I honestly don't like mine, that's why I haven't add the link. It takes too much effort and it is very uncomfortable.

[@livethegoodlife1740]

Did you start with un baked clay? Or baked clay? Not very clear. Great idea though. Thanks for sharing it.

[@CoffeeCupids]

Unbaked ☺️

[@beablessing4435]

Did you have to Bake these first - I dont see any info on how long to dry or if they were baked?

[@CoffeeCupids]

They were not baked

[@6kidsand8cupsofcoffee]

Do you bake after everything is on the polymer clay?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Yes!

[@walkingtraveling2371]

Hello What do you put on the earrings, is it resin?

[@CoffeeCupids]

I put polymer clay varnish but you can also put UV resin

[@elenaklescheva5875]

Please tell me do I need to bake this polymer clay?

[@CoffeeCupids]

I did say it in the video. Yes polymer clay should be baked.

[@sandyrtyyhf2851]

Will the napkin burn when you bake it

[@CoffeeCupids]

No ☺️

[@janntvlog5661]

Aoa ye pink bottle me kea h

[@MarilynWorden]

Where did you get the tools to cut out the shapes?

[@CoffeeCupids]

Aliexpress, Amazon, Temu, they all have them