Pebeo Fantasy Paints - Testing on Polymer Clay

Video #604: After 5 months, the Pebeo Prisme & Moon products are showing good compatibility with my Souffle test samples.... More Info: www.beadsandbea... Polymer Clay Tutor.
Topics Covered In This Video:
* Several months ago I did some test swatches of Pebeo Fantasy Paints on some baked samples of Souffle Polymer Clay to test for compatibility.
* Pebeo Fantasy paints are a solvent based paint with cool metallic effects.
* I tested Pebeo Fantasy - Prisme in Marina (blue) and Pebeo Fantasy - Moon in Apricot (orange).
* Sample sat for 5 months with no issues. So it appears to be safe for applying over polymer clay.
* When the paint dries, it disperses the metallic particles in unique patterns.
* The Pebeo Prisme paint pattern is more individual prism dots with a scale type look to it.
* The Pebeo Moon paint pattern has more of a streaky metallic swirl to it.
* Paints can be used together for interesting effects.
* The paints need to be mixed or shacken well before use, to distribute the metallic particles and chemicals.
* Clean up is with paint thinner such as Low Odor Varsol.
* I use a bead piercing wire to drop paint onto polymer clay surface.
* As the paint sits you can watch the reaction happening before your eyes.
* Air dries in 2 hours. Full cure 10 hours or more.
* I found these paints at an art store here in Canada called Desarres, but they are available in many locations, including online.
* Related Video: Minwax Polyurethane (Oil Based) on Polymer Clay... www.beadsandbea...
* Related Video: Reviving Dried Out Gilders Paste with Paint Thinner... www.beadsandbea...
* Related Video: Tips for Using Inka Gold Metallic Rub on Polymer Clay... www.beadsandbea...
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[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

Coming to your channel is always like finding the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. The interesting techniques & products you showcase always makes working with polymer clay fresh & exciting! Thanks so much Cindy

[@jaymee722]

I did not even think about trying Pebeo on clay. I did paint a lamp for my son with the glass paint set. It turned out great. Thank you I just purchased a new sample pack. I can't wait to try it. LOVE YOU LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! I have only been playing with clay for about 4 months now I have been working on a witch for a gothic/halloween chalkboard altered art piece. I never start small I always try the hardest things first. I am just backwards that way. You have helped me so much with what to purchase and techniques to to try! May you be blessed in many ways! xoxo stormy :-)

[@dianevasvary1532]

Lovely effects with those iridescent swirls of color. So soft and delicate, can't wait to try it out

[@thecraftyphoenixbymichelle8838]

I am an abstract artist who exclusively used acrylics and discovered the Pebeo products in my local art store. I just love them! Thank you for demonstrating how to use them with polymer clay as I have several packets and intend to now make some lovely pendants. :)

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

I'm so glad to know that these work on clay! I just got a set to use on my metal jewelry bezels! So far I love them! Thanks for this great info video!!

[@nicolehoule2785]

same here! :)

[@pattword6620]

Love the swirl effects! The color range looks like so much fun. Everything will be OOAK ! ( one of a kind). So No dupes!........Yes this tute was sooooooo interesting. I really want some NOW!

[@Emerald1dx3]

I love this video. I just ordered a set of the paints and was looking for information on its use and ran across your video. I've never seen this paint until two days ago and was thrilled you , the queen of polymer, had a video to help ME understand it's use. THANK YOU!!!!!! CINDY. I do polymer clay goddess faces and cabachons on cuff bracelets and I can't wait to try this paint on my cabachons. I just learned to do shibori fabric and the combination of these paints and cabochons with the shibori will be exciting to see. I've seen your videos for years and you never fail to make things that are beautiful and interesting. Your the BEST.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you so much for the really kind comments! So happy to hear that the videos are helpful for you!

[@NolaGB]

I live in the states and can't find these particular colors. Beautiful results ... thank you for showing them to us.

[@NolaGB]

***** Thank you so very much!!!

[@Emerald1dx3]

Got my new fantasy paints yesterday Cindy can't wait to try them. I'll post a comment about how things work out. I painted a baked polymer clay goddess face with vitrail and loved the results. It ended up looking like a piece of fired ceramic. Yahoo .love it. Do you like your subscribers to post pics of how their experiments turn out? Have a great day.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Yes that would be wonderful to see pics of your projects!

[@LittleAmyHe]

The effect of the two swirled together reminds me of Mother of Pearl. :o

[@katyrogers8595]

I just got a couple of these, can't wait to try them out!

[@ladybuganon8868]

What a great studio! I'm soooo jealous. And thank so much for the review--it is SO helpful to hear about others' experience. Have you tried mixing these paints with other types of paints? What were the results? Just curious as to the reaction--especially with the prism paints.....

[@CoxJoxSox]

Solvent is not the same as oil. Also the company advises stirring not shaking these paints.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I am aware that oil and solvent are not the same, that is why I switched when I said the wrong one. This product is quite thin and doesn't seem to have an issue being shaken rather than stirred, but you certainly could stir it, if you want... there would be less chances of bubbles that way. Though I found that since it had to sit so long to dry, the bubbles all disappeared on their own.

[@divineluna1373]

If I may add ... you get more detailed affects of the prisme/ fantasy pebeo paint if you apply them to a Teflon paper first, let dry for 72 hrs , peel of and adhere to your polymer clay with epoxy glue . This was you get the full honeycomb design the fantasy pebeo paint has 😃🤙🏼

[@Yargo73]

Thanks Cindy for sharing! In my experience it is a very cool product...I made (with CaBezel molds...another of your useful videos) interesting cabo...I made a mistake with prisme so I wiped off and pour another layer of paint but...clay starts to deform (!!)...obviously it depends on how thick is layer of polymerclay and how much paint you pour on it...fortunately the solvent is not so aggressive like some nail polish that makes the same effect of Prisme (for ex. Layla Cosmetic from Italy) but not suitable with polymerclay!

[@joyceparkes2678]

Thanks Cindy.. I use these on my faux mosaic pendants😍

[@PolymerClayTutor]

That's great Joyce!

[@casswms]

Started to buy some last Saturday. Now I will have to go downtown and get some. LOL!

[@KittyLovesGlover]

it's 2019, how has it held up?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Just looked at it and it is still good!

[@sandradavis847]

Thank you.

[@evamooney2953]

Would you bake the paint onto the clay if it was for everyday use?

[@JanRiordan]

Are you working on unbaked PolymerClay? If so at what point are you baking .. when it is dry? Or are you using baked. I tried a gold gilding paint which I noticed made incredible patterns when dripped on paper .. I was able to lift it off dry and place on PC ... I varnished after and it was perfect. But when I tried it wet on unbaked PC it crackled the PC and left a sticky mess. Thanks for your videos .. I have learnt so much.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Jan Riordan Thanks! I used this paint only on baked clay... I wouldn't bake it.... the fumes might be bad. The gilding paint may not have been compatible with polymer clay. Some paints are not.

[@GB58able]

Hi, thanks for the info. I’ve been playing with the Prism paints, one came out very pretty, it only has 2 colors and I love it. Two others had more colors and I don’t like the effect. While the paint is dry to touch, it is sticky, can I use paint thinner to remove a portion of the paint ( or all of it) or will it ruin my polymer clay pendant? Thanks much.

[@YogiUToo]

That is so cool! Beautiful too! I wonder what would happen if you put a drop or two of Pebeo into Ice Resin and topped a clay piece?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Cami Richardson I don't know? I haven't tried resin with it yet. Would look pretty if it works! Let us know if you end up trying it...

[@monikawiedmann8594]

I want to try pebeo vitrea, which is designed to get heated, if it sticks to ceramic, it should perhaps stick to pmclay?

[@kimbates9715]

The Pebeo Company recommends stirring the paint from the bottom and sides for 5 minutes for the “magic” in the bottom to mix well. I have all these paints and LOVE them! Only can get them online now. Bummer. ☹️

[@GB58able]

BTW, is there any way to prevent the paint from seeping to the other side of the pendant? 🙀

[@dinaelsherbiny1727]

Can I put varnish instead of resin?

[@Microbiom3]

Did you also use a glaze? Its so glossy! If I were to use that paint, can i still use water-based polyurethane gloss varnish? Or will that cause some reaction?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

***** This paint dries glossy. There is no need to add another finish on top.

[@catelaine8706]

Do you use it on baked clay?

[@CamdenSmithNaples]

I am probably asking a stupid question. You bake your bead first then paint it not paint then bake correct?

[@CindyLietz]

Yes, bake the clay first, then paint with the Pebeo

[@Bagheera23608]

I would have never put those two colors together and yet it looks almost coppery!

[@angvose421]

this looks great and love your tutorials :) do you think you could paint it on to, say, round clay beads with a brush, even in one colour? Just wondering if it would be too thin and drip? thanks x

[@PolymerClayTutor]

ang vose Don't know... it is very thin a drippy... it might drive you crazy before it gets the chance to dry! :)

[@angvose421]

lol ok thanks for replying! I might give that a miss then :)

[@compagnielarsen]

GREAT! SUPER BIEN MERCI BEAUCOUP

[@kokos176]

can i varnish Pebeo Fantasy Paints with somthing else exsept resin? Thank you!

[@nicolenewman5679]

Cindy is that one of your color recipes? That purple clay is beautiful!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Nicole Newman I think that was one of the new Souffle colors called Turnip.

[@nicolenewman5679]

Thank you. I am in love with that color.

[@bethseaward4180]

Just tried both Prisme and Moon for the first time. Turned out that even after 24 hours it was still tacky. I live on the northern California coast and wonder if cold and damp make a problem with these paints. (Ice resin never dried even though mixed correctly!)

[@heatherg1706]

Beth Seaward mine in Ohio is also tacky after 24 hours. I try to let it sit for at least 3-4 days before doing anything else with the piece I'm working on, so I won't ruin it. I've watched other videos that recommend up to 4 days to really dry.

[@KustomFu]

wowwwww those look cool

[@lorena94garcia]

Do you bake the polymer clay first?

[@dianemccarthy5931]

do you bake the clay 1st

[@Ivyrose4]

(Gasp) I love those colors! 😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@luannsuekindem7377]

I tried the Pebeo paints on Kato polymer clay and it never dried. It stayed very tacky even after several weeks. Do I need to put a finish on the clay before applying the Pebeo?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

That is interesting Luann Kindem . I am guessing that it is incompatible with Kato Polymer clay. I will have to do some further testing with other brands. Thanks for your input. If it did not dry, you will probably need to remove it. If it is not compatible with Kato, it will probably keep eating at your clay, even if you try and seal it.

[@maneeshalazar]

I bought it today.. Michaels has them in clearance for $3

[@bethanth2323]

PolymerClayTutor My clay keeps mixing together, for example I'll be using red clay and then I'll switch to white and the white turns all red. I have been using baby wipes before changing colors but it's still changing its color. Rubbing alcohol hasn't worked on this. Should I just keep keep using the wipes I tried washing my hands when I first started clay but it just made it sticky. Please help, thanks. :)

[@renlish]

Katie Bug Condition your lightest clay first, then move onto progressively darker clay. You could also try using gloves when working with the dark colours to keep it off your hands.

[@alfkey4155]

@4:16 move the camera so you get an overhead shot

[@Stellar_Drift]

Can is be bought in the uk?

[@angvose421]

hi you can order on website cooksongold but sure there are many online stockists in UK x

[@Sheilapaints]

Okay y'all be careful because I use prism paints for my jewelry with resin. And I have some experimental pieces that I did about 2 years ago. And it does affect the clay it makes your pieces week it kind of eat some through to the back if that makes sense to you it eats down into it overtime just be careful I've had a couple ladies complain

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hmm, that made me curious, so I went and found the piece that I made in this video which is now 4 years old and my sample is just fine. I wonder if it could be the brand that you used? Or perhaps your piece wasn't cured as long and that is what made the piece brittle. What brand did you use?

[@Sheilapaints]

@@PolymerClayTutor i used Kato and premo everything was cured correctly. I make jewlery and people wear it that may be the reason. but i have had to replace several necklaces and braceletts. Not good for repeat biz.. and also word of mouth not so good i do some high end things and it was just better to return to using metal bezels

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thanks so much for sharing your insights. It is always good to know how others experience products.

[@JanRiordan]

Thanks for your quick reply Cindy. I have to say how useful I have found your videos to learn and now to improve my Polymer Clay work. You can see my work on facebook.com/CPCCreations?ref=bookmarks. Continue the good work.

[@KustomFu]

I think I have some nail polish that does that

[@gracelautier2403]

Buttered Lumps why not

[@CrimsonNorway]

Grace Lautier ***** Most (maybe even all) nail varnishes aren't compatible with polymer clay and turn the baked clay tacky and melted/bubbly looking over time which will greatly affect the quality of your piece. Nail varnish also isn't meant for long term use and breaks down over time- clear varnish can yellow, crack or peel. Moreover, ounce for ounce, ml for ml, nail polish is often much more expensive than polymer clay glaze. Products designed for polymer clay don't reduce the quality of the clay or deteriorate over time.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

***** I agree with CrimsonNorway though there are some UV Nail Gels that are compatible with polymer clay, but they are a totally different product. Stay away from regular nail polish on polymer clay... it will most likely become a sticky nightmare!!

[@ladybuganon8868]

I made the mistake of using nail polish in my early days--always after the clay was baked. Somehow I lucked out and my first pieces didn't react with that particular nail polish--or the clear polish I used to seal it. However, when I tried different polishes on other pieces the results were a disaster! It's been a number of years so I can't tell you which brand of standard nail polish actually worked--I believe it was a metallic. Some of those nail polishes have fantastic effects (especially today's polishes) and a genuine metallic look that can be difficult to duplicate (or find) with paints. It's no wonder we find it so tempting to use polish. But they're right, no matter how tempting--don't! It's a shame to go to all of that work and care in creating a piece then ruin it by applying the wrong product. These Premeo paints do at least replicate two of the looks we try to get from the polishes. Any suggestions as to the rest of the nail polish looks that we try to bring to our projects? What paints or inks are recommended for that genuine metallic look? How about iridescents or interference colors? Some of the other fancy effects we see in nail polishes? If they didn't look so fantastic we wouldn't be tempted to use them. What paints or inks duplicate those looks?

[@gracelautier2403]

Ladybug Anon anon?

[@Yannarra]

Here's some brain-fodder for playing with the Pebeos! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iV7IiaSuetN_qpI :D