Sculpey Souffle Polymer Clay Strength Test

[@pattword6620]

I love that you save use time and energy with you testing. You test it -we reap the benefits.! TY for all you time and effort - keep testing please.........................

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I will Patt Word Thanks for your kind words!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Jennie McKenzie, I will test Sculpey Bake Shop. I have some but haven't played with it yet. Will try and do that soon, and then do a video.

[@alyssamarie221]

I haven't found an updated video on baking longer than 60 mins, or higher than 275°. How did those tests turn out? Thank you.

[@TravelcheaperwithME]

Thanks Cindy. The Souffle clay is almost twice as much as premonition in Illinois. Therefore, hard to try new product without having an idea of its performance. Thanks so much for this and all of your tutorials. I look forward to the Souffle sequel.

[@Penny.Royalty]

Thank you for showing us all of your tests! I’m new to clay so I need all the instruction I can get!🥰

[@BubbasChibi]

I am very new to p. clay. Did my first baking yesterday, and was distraught at how easily it breaks. I thought it would be a lot stronger. I can't sell items if they break. Please do that follow-up test on hour bake time. Thanks for your lab work.

[@DeeEll86442]

Someone mentioned a microwave Fimo but Sculpey is also making a microwaveable air dry clay. They are nice for making things that you don't want to add weight to but they come in white so they would have to have color added to them or be painted.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi ***** I have not tried any of the microwavable clays yet. I am guessing they are water based and not oil, and that is why they can be 'dried' in the microwave. Most of the other polymer clays are dangerous to put in the microwave, so I hope people are careful and only use the right ones in the right ovens!

[@philippaotto6274]

I love that you showed this! Thank you! I will be baking longer now.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Isabella G. If you are having problems with baking for longer periods, you need to watch the other baking videos in my channel. There are several. If you are still having problems after that, just ask! :)

[@BugFolk]

Have you done tests on Fimo soft? I notice soft and effect are the main two lines I see locally besides the Sculpy and Premo. Another thing I'd like to see tests on are air dry clays.

[@jennabutler1695]

You should do a test on all of the gloss and shiny cotes there are and see what one is better.

[@E_LithaBeth]

Love your lab coat and steam-punk safety glasses! Thanks for the video!

[@robertk.5463]

Thank you for the info. Very helpfull. But I have quite some issues with Fimo polymer clay (no matter how I backed it, some parts always breaks). For example: made small statue Grim Reaper, claws on hand always breaks easy. So, I'm think to switch to Super Sculpey or some other better clay for fugurines. Any suggestions, please. Thank you.

[@shieldntrning]

I would like to see how well the souffle clay mixes and bakes with premo. I love premo very much and think that mixing the two or even marbling the two would look cool

[@annaiba7]

is there an update to this test? was it stronger with a longer bake?

[@misspinkdaisies]

This is so helpful! Did you ever test longer times? Any benefit?

[@praiseandpromises]

I was baking my soufflé when I watched this. So I changed my baking time to 1 hour. So, thank you so much for doing this video.

[@DeeEll86442]

Hi Cindy, I know exactly what you mean some people might make the mistake of trying to use regular polymer clay in the microwave. Although I have seen someone hardened regular polymer clay by boiling it in hot water. I was surprised because it actually worked. Have you ever done that? Although, I've always wanted to try it myself to see if it worked and if so how well it worked. It surprised me when I saw it considering the make up of polymer clay. I'm so glad you baked the clay at different times because I try telling people that the clay can be baked longer and that in some cases it actually becomes stronger. However, there are always those people that just have to go by the instructions and refuse to deviate even though other methods work better. Can you please make a video showing people how to bake clay longer without burning it (especially white). I have a way that I do it but I'd love to see the technique that you use. Thanks so much, Dee

[@kezanyx]

Hey Cindy, I'd love to see a test lab using translucent clay. I know you have done one using the different brands which was awesome, thank you!! What I'd like to see is the effects when mixing it with coloured clays. I watch tutorials and people will add 1/1 then 2/1 etc to make canes but I cant see any difference in colour before or after baking.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Kerryanne Boer I will put that on the list... thanks for the suggestion!

[@sandradavis847]

Thanks. I learn a lot today. You are my # 1 in tutorials.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you Sandra Davis !

[@Gradkitten10]

Whenever i leave my clay charms bake longer than 60 mins they burn especially if its white... I have a oven thermometer and ive adjusted my temp and still burns or cracks/// even my bigger charms. Any tips??

[@Galactic_Empire_Ruler]

My oven only goes up to 270. Will it be fine if I bake it for 45 longer than 30 since they temperature is lower?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Is that Celsius or Fahrenheit? 270F is pretty close to 275F so that would be fine, but I would bake for an hour. (Go watch my other baking videos to learn why.) Make sure to use an oven thermometer though. Most ovens are off by several degrees.

[@archanaiyer4192]

Thanks for the test lab...I love all your videos they are really helpful:)..I just had a request if you can use soufflé for larger project like a pot or sculpture and see if it cracks after baking..I have had problems with big sculptures.. As sometimes premo does crack for large size projects..it would be great to see how soufflé behaves..thanks !!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you Archana Iyer I will try and add a larger Souffle project to see how it fairs. That's a good suggestion!

[@PointlessCamel]

Thoroughly tested, much appreciated. Thanks!

[@DeeEll86442]

Hi Cindy, have you done these tests(in a video) for every clay on the market? If not, could you? This is really good information. It would save people a lot of money when purchasing clay. Because as we know certain clays are better for certain items we make. As a matter of fact I will even mix different clays because one has more strength but another has better color. Like you also mentioned baking at longer times can be better for certain clays. Thanks again! Take care, Dee

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi ***** I will do more tests like this with the other brands. It is helpful for me too!

[@anniyahlaurelle]

Hey Cindy, have you ever experimented with quenching? You should try it, and make a video on it to see if it works! ^-^

[@moonchaser2688]

thank you for this test! but does the further extension of baking time improve it's strenght even more?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You could try longer but I find 60 mins is sufficient for strong clay.

[@moonchaser2688]

ok, thanks! keep up the good work )

[@neisypaolamejiacaballero4789]

@@PolymerClayTutor hi! You show in the videos in 60 min is broken, what did you do differently so clay it doesnt break?

[@Carpooltunnel2]

Can you try the sculpey bake shop clay it can be found at walmart idk about micheals

[@nellec97]

Hi Cindy, I wiuld like to see a test of Golden'S POLYMER varnish with UVLS, on polymer clay.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I'll add that to the list NELLE C Thanks for the suggestion!

[@clairepaul3573]

Have u ever done this test on sculpey 3... As that is the clay I can get to use and wondered about the baking time on it

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Claire Paul I am not a big fan of SculpeyIII but I should do some more tests on it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@clairepaul3573]

that would be really helpful... I cant get premo in my area and the souffle isnt out yet... i can find fimo but it is really hard to get and expensive (rural australia sucks for craft supplies)

[@kathiehoskins813]

Are you in your new studio? If so I love to have a tour of your new workspace.

[@approachingetterath9959]

well that's a cool kind of clay! what is it used for?

[@eldritchanathema9720]

mont marte probably? that is the only available product here where I am and I would like to do figures with it. thank you. :)

[@bearpawz_]

Love how thorough your tests are. :0) Thank you for another awesome video!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You're welcome sherry bear ! :)

[@pieloverrrrrrr]

when i sculpt my dragons, i dont notice a difference when i bake for different amounts of times. They are pretty small so i bake them in general for about 16 minutes at 275(f). they sometimes break, but they never bend like what you show. Am i doing something wrong?

[@SkulpTools]

It's important to ALWAYS bake for at least the recommended time, so 30 minutes - minimum. Remember that baking polymer clay is NOT cumulative! So series baking [meaning baking or re-baking in separate sessions] at less than the recommended 30 min will cause the innermost clay to have a weak bond and that weakness can sometimes leach out to the outer layers, causing breakage. Unfortunately, re-baking will not correct that weakness. You can bake for longer, but NEVER vary from the recommended temp. Cindi's test shows that, at least for Polyform brands of clay, baking longer makes the clay stronger.

[@pieloverrrrrrr]

Okay, thank you.

[@Alivieina]

So what are the pros of using the new Souffle?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Alivieina the pros are that it has a cool suede-like finish that stays matte after baking and doesn't need to be sanded. It makes beautiful faux leather pieces and wonderful organic items like leaves and flowers.

[@patt1590]

i love these test labs

[@private91205]

Does anyone know if you can get an allergic reaction to these items?

[@claycreatures6541]

Pls try mod podge Matt glue for a test lab

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi clay creatures I'll add that to the list. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@dawnabrownturris55]

this is the kit i got from sculpie lll that my mermaid broke before i seen youre video saying permo is better

[@Kazuyo89]

Very helpful! Thank you so much

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You're welcome Kazuyo89 !

[@46berg54]

Where did you get your storage for your polymer clay?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Carly Watts I have a video about those storage units in my channel that you should go check out.

[@shankar4510]

can we get polymere made from recycled plastic??

[@PolymerClayTutor]

I don't know if that is possible. I think it is made with ingredients that when combined, become plastic. I don't think it uses plastic itself. But I could be WAY off. That would be something to ask the manufacturers. Would be a good thing if it is possible though. I like the way you think!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Great Tip!

[@karenctran]

Is it weaker than Premo and Fimo?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Karen Tran from these tests it looks like it is weaker when baked at this time and temp... but further testing may prove otherwise.

[@carinasoria8445]

Thanks so much cuz I can never get the right time for my clay and I'm a beginner

[@widlinejoseph6707]

I did the 60 minutes my earrings still break. I don't know what I'm doing wrong

[@BlueKungFu]

Do you have an oven thermometer? If not I suggest that you get one. Polymer clay needs to reach the correct temperature to be able to bond together properly, which is what gives it its strength. Most ovens are not very accurate with their temperature dial so it's best to have a thermometer. I actually bake mine for 2 hours, that makes it really strong. When you say your earrings are breaking, are you putting them under stress or are they just breaking under normal use? Polymer clay is not indestructible, so if you set out to break it, you will. However it should be more than strong enough to withstand being worn as earrings.

[@1Sweetness]

I use both mixed

[@mknox2809]

thanks that's helpful

[@Gradkitten10]

Oh i ment longer than 30 mins. Opps sorry typo

[@jenniferdavis6115]

Really......thank you!!!!

[@medmomedmo]

I love her vids

[@PolymerClayTutor]

:)

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

Ugh! Not impressed with Sculpey Souffle for jewelry. So frustrating.

[@KustomFu]

there's some kind of microwave Fimo out now

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi ***** That's what I hear. I would like to try that some time!

[@aidanberry5694]

Super sculpey or sculpey 3