Polymer Clay VS Homemade Clay from A Polymer Clay Artist

Yes there are many differences with polymer clay it is firmer you can get much more detail
Polymer Clay is much firmer and different than any homemade clay if has a flexiblity and capibilities that are extremely unique , you can create canes which is also known as the milifiore technique . No you cant do any of these with porcelain clay but it is still a surprisingly nice clay you can still blend colors and sculpture with it . It created very hard strong beads that really surprised me so I cant say its wortheless just a different type of product .Personally I am in love with polymer clay for its unique flexibility and possiblities but I do recognize its really expensive and that not everyone can afford it and in that case I do feel porlecain clay is a really nice alternative and has a good purpose but it will never have the unque characteristics of polymer clay its just a fun product . For the video showing how to make porcelain clay
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this is creative cats channel check it out she has lots of really nice projects using homemade clay .
another wonderful homemade clay artist is Yobanka Art
heres the link to one of her videos
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to create the bracelet
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to create the flower necklace
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to create the rose pendant
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[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Does this make you want to try homemade clay or stick with polymer ?

[@adinaa6335]

I would like stick with polymer. Would like to learn how to make the beaded, cabochons made of clay. I watched lots of your videos but didn’t find anyone in south Florida to teach it.

[@jenniferroya3606]

Not for me because I’ve grown to love the feel of PC when I work with it. I still have so much to learn with PC so I think I’ll stick with it for now while my time is limited. Who knows though maybe later

[@urbanchili]

I use both. Depending on what I make. I did use polymer a long time ago, but was mostly wasting it, so I started with home made, making bigger things. Then I found your channel and bought some polymer and a pasta machine to make beads.

[@frenchi54ify]

I like PC I just baked my first batch

[@zoeemiko8149]

I'll be enjoying both. Each has it's own joy.

[@zoeemiko8149]

Just a heads up for those who have several dull blades laying around. You can sharpen them on the bottom of a stoneware coffee mug! Just sharpen like you would a knife on a sharpening stone. Hold at a slight angle and drag across the ring on the bottom that's usually not glazed. Only go in one direction ! I picked one up at Dollar Tree. It took me about 10 minutes to sharpen 7 dull blades.

[@downtime86stars17]

I've been using a piece of fine sandpaper, but your tip sounds better. Thanks!

[@fondasharkey-wyatt9944]

A great idea!

[@jone6635]

Yobanka Art has a home made clay recipe she makes with rice flour, it's firmer than the one made with corn flour, doesn't shrink and you don't have to cook it and it is also very very strong. Just another option to try. Susan, it doesn't matter what material you use you make amazing and beautiful things. Thank you

[@Zen.....]

oh i've watched a lot of her vids but I really don't speak the language so could have missed it, so can you just list the recipe for rice flour cp?

[@mymai2792]

Yes Teatime N Dolls channel - has the rice recipe from Yobanka translated into English. It looks a lot sturdier than the cornflour mix & doesn't shrink.

[@umami6462]

thank you!

[@TheMariana29]

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[@zoeemiko8149]

I have arthritis in my hands & had taken to sitting on my polymer clay for a bit before kneading it to condition. There were 2 reasons I began doing this. The first is the clay softens so it's easier & quicker to condition. The second reason was the warmth it gets from my body heat made it soothing to my hands. When I was diagnosed one of the things my Dr said to avoid was not using my hands. In fact he suggested I take up some sort of craft that exercised my hands & kept them as limber as possible. That's when I discovered polymer clay & your channel. I admit at first it was rough & the time I could spend was quite limited. It was winter when I first began & the clay felt cold & so hard to work with until I'd conditioned it for some time. That led me to try sticking it under my thigh to warm. Happily that also made the clay softer. A year later I'm a major polymer clay/TurtleSoupBeads addict & my hands are very strong along with being quite flexible. This is wonderful news for someone with arthritis! It means less pain! I can't wait to try making & using some of this cold porcelain clay and adding to my growing I can do this! library. One other thing I'd like to mention I do when it's chilly & especially when it's damp outside is keep a tube sock filled with rice that's been heated in the microwave close by to wrap my hands in for a short bit when they begin to yell at me. Then I'm right back at it.. playing with more clay. Thanks so much for sharing this with us Susan. In my case, and in others I've no doubt, you've been an inspirational godsend.

[@susannemallmann2018]

A friend of mine actually puts it in her bra to heat it up. Lol

[@joycematso4730]

Thank you for sharing your tips - I will definitely try this for my hands as well 🤗

[@zoeemiko8149]

@@susannemallmann2018 Good idea!

[@DianeSwett]

Thankyou for your story. I too began using polermer clay when I was diagnosed in 1990 with fibromyalgia and was having a lot of pain and stiffness in my hand. I like your idea of the rice bags. in 2003 I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and still using polymer clay. Unfortunately I just discovered Turtle Soup Beads and have become an Avid watcher of Susan's. i love her tips and find that i am so inspired by her relaxed way of doing things.

[@juliesczesny90]

@@susannemallmann2018 I do that with Sterling Silver!

[@aleahlrb]

Tip: Use plastic tools for this type of clay. A plastic knife and roller from a kid's modelling clay set is good to be used.

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

"So I was wondering what would happen if I ..." ~Susan, TurtleSoupBeads I just love your curiosity, experiments, and delight in discovery, Susan! Thanks for showing us the process and results. So enlightening. I had given up on paper clay, but this cold porcelain clay definitely seems worth a go. You're the best!!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

paper clay users gave this clay a better review so that's why I choose this one

[@batya7]

I was not aware of the homemade air-dry clay. Good to see this comparison. Your work is gorgeous in both media.

[@shellybeals2806]

This is a great tutorial and thank you for all the information and all your time to figure this all out. You’re the best Susan 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💗💗💗

[@cindymcpherson8414]

I really appreciate this comparison. Thank you for taking the time to do this Susan.

[@sharoncochran8508]

When my children were young, we set aside a day every year to make ornaments. We used this air dry clay several times. The ornaments lasted indefinitely. I had forgotten about my limited claying experiences! Thanks for another great tutorial!

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

It's a really nice and durable product just doesnt have the same qualities of polymer

[@sharoncochran8508]

TurtleSoupBeads I agree! If I had not discovered you on U-tube I would not have fallen in love with polymer clay. I might not ever be considered an artist but it is so relaxing and so much fun!

[@Karibee61]

What a brilliant tutorial Susan; thank you so much for sharing this.

[@berniceseigel6482]

You have outdone yourself with this video. You are a fantastic polymer artist. I enjoyed every minute listening and watching you work. As you said, this may not be for everyone, but it was sooooo enjoyable to watch you. Thanks.

[@deanablythe9394]

Very interesting Susan, thanks for your time and efforts to bring this to us all, I loved the finished pieces

[@frankcosta6592]

Thank you, Susan. It’s easy to become complacent with the media we use, and dismissive of homemade alternatives, so it was nice to see you put the clay through it’s paces, see what it could do, and how it compared to the polymer clay, leaving the viewer to form their own opinions as to using one medium or the other. Bests!

[@rosalynhopkins8814]

Yes, thank you so much Susan. They turned out beautifully. ❤🤗

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Love the finished look of this clay. Thanks for sharing it Susan.

[@theprocraftanator1967]

Another fabulous video, I loved the bracelets and necklaces. Thank you for doing the comparison

[@JIC7146]

Susan your definitely a trooper I thank you very much for taking your time to experiment and making a tutorial on it :)

[@teatimendolls]

I've been binge watching. I love love love the techniques, tricks and tips in the videos I've watched thus far. I am like so mesmerized by how your mind works. Words cannot describe how I'm captivated by your amazing work. The first video I saw, you used nail art foil and it reminded me of how I print on regular copy paper and use it as a sticker to make some charms. I create digital images and downsize the images and adhere it to polymer clay. I mostly do papercrafts and sewing, however, now and again I incorporate it with clay charms. Yobanka art is one of my inspirations as well, lucky for me I do speak Spanish so I understand everything she is saying. You have inspired me to take this to another level. Thank you humbly for sharing your inner world with us. Blessings...Carolyn

[@CelebrateCreations]

Lots of great tips Susan thank you for sharing👍

[@KellyBellcambridgegiftsbykelly]

Thanks Susan! I’ve used this over the years and the draw for me was always the softness and delicate look at finish. Very nice for tired hands. I like paper clay too - for some of the same reasons. Both are nice for modeling - as long as shrinkage is kept in mind. Thanks for sharing and happy claying. 🎨

[@vivsalittlebitcrafty4854]

Well, who knew huh?😍 what a great video Susan. Such beautiful jewellery too. Many thanks

[@joycematso4730]

Thank you for this in depth comparison❣️Love your work and your tutorials ❣️

[@anitamitchell6434]

Your bracelets are gorgeous! Thank you!

[@wonderlandbyavitabos]

Thank you for sharing this information! ❤ I am a cold porcelain clayer and I actually learning about polymer clay 😊

[@LovinLife-pv7op]

At 4:37 when you were still mixing in the teal glitter, that was stunning the way it was stripped!

[@AngryBrother360]

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!. Well explained and demonstrated!.

[@beckya9830]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing your experience! Your pieces are beautiful! 😬😍

[@annieb1012]

Beautiful! Thanks so much for taking the time to produce this comparison. [BTW, "porcelain clay" is a confusing misnomer, as that would be the mineral clay you fire in a kiln. This is "cold porcelain," indicating no firing involved.] I still have simple beads I made in the 1970s from the old cornstarch-and-baking-soda clay, rock-hard and even still smelling the same! That formula, which included no glue, allowed me to run a needle through each bead while it was still "wet." Your much-more-sophisticated little flowers and leaves are truly lovely.

[@zoeemiko8149]

It's a few days after you posted your video and I've had a chance to try making homemade clay. I tried various ways of coloring the clay and adding different amounts of glitter & mica powder. I got some fantastic colors & effects! It's definitely softer than polymer clay and fun to work with for a change. That said I love the control I have using polymer clay. My end results using the homemade clay were much more organic looking but I like that effect also. My roses turned out gorgeous! I found I could use my cutters by dipping them into corn starch but I had to clean them between each cut so it was really time consuming. The twists were gorgeous! I wouldn't give up my polymer clay but this is a fantastic addition to my clay experience & won't be the last time I use it.

[@peppamlowe]

Ah man! Thank you so much for this video! I have wondered about this clay. I so want to try this out! Thank you!!

[@dianajohnson7337]

Great comparison video! Glad you linked Creative Cat, she does some amazing things with air dry clay.

[@donnaleelittle9664]

Susan that was a really cool tutorial to watch. Thank you for sharing your outcomes! Your pieces are still amazing with the porcelain clay! 🥰🥰🥰 Which isn’t a surprise lol.

[@tkhq19]

I love way you explain this in detail. Very beautiful creations

[@melbabowen4389]

Just lovely! Thank you!

[@teriaguilera921]

Beautiful turquoise earrings! Thank you for the comparison 👍🏻

[@virginiamott9923]

Good grief I love the jewelry you make-your style is fabulous. Thanks for this great info because I JUST watched Creative Cat’s video on this homemade clay recipe this week and as a clay novice I was wondering about it compared to polymer. Great video, thank you!

[@StitchesbySharonH]

This was so interesting! I’ve never heard of the homemade clay before but this would be a great thing for kids to use too! Thank you for sharing this - it was really interesting! 💜

[@pdelmercado]

Both bracelets are beautiful. That was a very helpful tutorial, thank you for showing us.

[@RenMarie913]

I found your tutorials this week & am Addicted! I love all of the techniques I have learned from you! Thanks for all the awesome tutorials! I've been a clay artist for 2 years & love learning new techniques.

[@durindaau8085]

Omgosh Susan,these pieces are, once again, beautiful! Does this clay hold up to wear, over time? Love it.

[@swyoutubeaccount]

Wow, I'm really impressed with how thorough you were with experimenting with different dyes and techniques. Saves me a lot of time and material costs, haha. Thanks for making this video!

[@thejr9827]

Thank you for all the time and effort you put in to do all this research. Beautiful end results as usual. You are wonderful.

[@loriede6442]

Nice comparison thanks for the info

[@bronwyndunbar4428]

love your videos - they are the best I have seen

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

Wow you went all in on this video Thank you so much for all your research and you are super detailed 👍🏼👏 Ty Ty Ty

[@Wolfkins1972]

Thank you for the tips and comparisons between the two I've heard about the cold porcelain clay but haven't tried making any yet.Wanted to hear what someone else has tried it to see how good it is👍😀 I may still make a small batch to try sometime soon 👍

[@tonilebeck2769]

I will try this sometime. Awesome video.

[@elisabethperdue9667]

Very interesting & informative video! Thanks!

[@SelahIsrael]

Thanks for this video, I'm trying to transition from polymer to air dry, it is definitely a challenge. This is a great help. Btw, I have used uv resin on some rest pieces, and my amazed at the results.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Any resin will add beautiful depth and richness to your work

[@BeingBhumika]

This is so informative for a beginner like me, thank you!

[@leonanelson2444]

Thank you for the info. Loved your pretty jewelry

[@kimberlyleon2147]

Amazing tutorial. Love your videos.

[@sueyounglove9253]

Thank you Susan. I have learnt so much from your videos.

[@JB-dt9ef]

Fantastic video. Thank you!

[@sherralieberry-majeski5972]

Very interesting. Looks like a lot of fun.

[@ZiruVlogz]

Finally, I found a very informative homemade clay... Thank you... Im gonna try this..

[@acolley2891]

Thank you for doing this video. I have been looking everywhere for something like this. I like how you gave a fair assessment as to what can and cannot be done. You made really nice pieces from it! This is a nice clay I have used it before. I got my recipe from Creative Cat.

[@AcousticKitty]

Loved this, will definitely try this out, did struggle with the choppy audio, tho (the music cutting in and out and what not)

[@Cindylee29]

Awesome Video!! Thank you for sharing! I have seen so many videos of people using this clay, but never knew if it will be worth it! So this video helped a lot!!❤️

[@k.s.9821]

This was the first video of you that I found. Even when your style is totally different to mine, you are very inspiring as an artist and a very good teacher. Well, another way to tint the homemade clay is to add food colorant. In Latin America, cold porcelain is far more popular than polymer clay, because until a few years, polymer clay was not to find anywhere, and if then, it's very expensive. Lola Temprado, a spanish crafter, has a receipt for homemade clay that can be baked and it looks like opaque glass when dried. The name of the clay is Pasta Cristal.

[@keitheddie5]

You meant “recipe,” not “receipt”.

[@harusaurus]

i always thought cold porcelain looked like meringue or marshmallow in dough form and i just wanna squish it therapeutically lol

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

It is just like marshmallow and easy to roll out too ! No pasta machine necessary

[@cathierayes4226]

Thank you! This is terrific! I'd been wondering, and now I know. :)

[@barbarajoy5658]

Wonderful video THANK YOU :) I have a few questions. Can you run air dry/porcelain clay thru a pasta maker and also can you do a skinner blend with it, if so? THANK YOU!!!

[@deborahnorris4613]

You have renewed my interest in claying! Thank you, and blessings 😍

[@Girluwant2]

Wow!! Now that will keep my girls busy at my studio while I paint. Thank you for so much information and comparison. Good to know about the shrinkage. I know it takes you ages. Those blue earrings are perfect! Once again, a video so worth watching 🥰

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

this is a fabulous kids clay

[@christiedecker2724]

As someone who has used Cold Porcelain almost exclusively, it's nice to hear you say it's different, not bad. Thank you so much. I had purchased polymer clay years ago on clearance sales (low income here) and the clays were so hard and 'dried out' and I pretty much gave up on them. I love working in Cold Porcelain and have made many life-like flowers from it. Thank you!

[@susanjerrell9220]

Wow, you did the comparisons! Thank you so much. I would have thought you could make canes and about anything else that can be made with polymer clay. Now I know and didn't have to do the work. LOL . I will say I think polymer clay has more life in it. The end pieces look more vibrant. Give an extra squeezy kiss to that sweet baby of yours. 💟

[@georgiacorey954]

I noticed a bit of difference too. I assumed it was because of the shrinkage that the detail was dimished in the finished porcelain clay. You can really see it in the leaves.

[@susanjerrell9220]

@@georgiacorey954 , I agree.

[@ladylea7614]

Thank you for sharing this info with us . I'm sure you saved a lot of people time and money by doing this for us. Again thank you for taking you're time and money to help fellow crafters. ❤

[@riabailey8445]

thank you so much a great tutorial

[@ymrelang]

Thanks. Very nice video!

[@Zen.....]

ty for this very fair comparison. I've been watching polymer clay videos and trying to adapt to air dry clay cos yeah pc is hard to get in all its colours over here. I use nail gel top coat to varnish and I mix daiso clay with cp clay to make it even lighter.

[@marystoddard9138]

You have the best videos!❤️

[@dr.c.c.1671]

Thanks for this helpful video! Love your work!💐🌟👏🏻👏🏻🙏⭐️💐💐💐💖

[@songyardbird2513]

OMG you anr an Artist's artist! Every video that you post is a true learning experience extraordinaire. I dig you the most! Thank You So Much!!! And you love Chihuahua's so you are the Queen in my book!

[@miniart2982]

It is an Amazing tutorial for bigginers. Thanks a lot. 😊😊

[@angeladear9237]

This was so amazing- just watching you work. Do you have an Etsy store or website to sell your products?

[@melissaphillis7247]

Oooh, the texture is gorgeous! Incredible video as always! I think I'll stick to altering bottles and jars with that clay, polymer for jewellery. Xxx

[@pamelastansbury1407]

Ooooo I'm so glad you mentioned using this on bottles.....I love working with them...

[@pamelastansbury1407]

Actually, I love the look of the natural handmade clay for making flowers, roses..the color is just beautiful...

[@koyosensebe8027]

Amazing!

[@tbott4510]

Awesome video!! Thank you so much for sharing!!♥️ (new subscriber)

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

Welcome!!

[@georgiacorey954]

Ty for sharing. I was wondering about using it for ornaments or tops of memory box embellishment too.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

works perfect for ornaments

[@kathysunshine699]

The music makes me think of Bambi and Thumper running across a meadow full of flowers with bumbles bees, buzzing and bluebirds singing!😄... loved it 👍

[@sherylstock8687]

Thank you for showing us the comparison, it is interesting. I like the idea of the softness of the home made clay, but as you say, you can not get the same definition as you can with polymer clay. I think it would be nice to have the beads a little smaller, it would be kind of fun to not know what you are going to get, just have to allow for the shrinkage. I like watching the videos where they make the clay, not sure of the reason, but watching the pan go from stuff stuck all over to absolutely clean is a bit fun. Lol!

[@dianebowman3672]

You are so amazing and so willing to share your knowledge with all of us who can't afford subscription fees. Thank you so much

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Thanks Susan for this wonderful video!!! So very helpful with information and tips!!! I have not made air dry clay have air dry clay that brought a craft store I let my grandkids use it to make things with as it easy for them to work with as you said it soft they love it! Maybe from now on I will make it for them believe me it would be cheaper 😊 thank you for sharing hugs Liz...

[@selene4621]

I am so glad i found this !! *yeah i am an extremenewcommer to polymer clay even though for years i have been wondering *what if* etc lol I wonder if colourshift paint would work with the homemade clay ? Thankyou so much for showing this. I am wondering if i should make some and just *test myskills* before i *jump all in*

[@lylahboling6383]

Quite informative for those of us new to working with clays

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

I really enjoyed this as I am a Creative Cats fan too .... I mostly use my cold porcelain clay for sculpting feathers and delicate flower work but, the one thing that really drew me to making my own is that no matter how many times you drop it ...it will not break ...not even chip! Thanks for sharing :D

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

Marilyn Ray Knopic is cold porcelain clay different than what SUSAN showed in this video? I was wondering about how fragile the clay would be.

[@TurtleSoupBeads]

@@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814 this is cold porcelain clay and it's really hard and durable once cured

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

@@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814 It's exactly what Susan said and demonstrated :D It's a different medium but, I love working with both polymer clay and cold porcelain . . . I love making peonies with cold porcelain

[@DianeSwett]

@@TurtleSoupBeads Susan could you give me a link to the recipie for the cold porcelain clay you used. Thanks.

[@cynthiaharrison4610]

Cold porcelain is wonderful for delicate details. It's easy to do layered rose petals because the clay will retain it's shape after just a few minutes. It does shrink like you said, that causes problems in my pearls and faceted stone settings sometimes, but my success rate is about 85% so I can live with it. Also for less mess and deeper color saturation I use food coloring straight out of the bottle. As long as you have your 3 primary colors you can mix any color you want, careful though a little goes a long way and keep in mind that most colorents will dry darker.. Oh, one more thing, I suspect the glitter may have something to do with your "snakes" breaking up. I can roll out to 1mm wide, and it dries as thin as a needle, even acrylic colored clay. Anyway I really enjoyed your video, keep sharing and experimenting.

[@janlashley9377]

Makes me want to try home made clay You are real good at what you do.

[@gen2917]

I absolutely love ❤️ your videos.

[@judyhobday4760]

so much great information. I love paper clay and I think this will make me happy.

[@susanwhite520]

Hi I was wondering after the porcelain clay dries can you add polymer clay on it and bake it.?

[@maryzylema9699]

Love those earrings !😊😍

[@chantalmassin1756]

For me it would help my old hands. Lol but I will try the recipe thank you so much. ❤

[@MultiLizc]

I love polymer clay, however I will try this. Just seems fun to mix my own clay, and play!!

[@renesysval]

This was an excellant comparison and sharing of knowledge. I want to make faux marshmallows and hope this might be a solution. Thank you so much for your effort and time!

[@judylloyd3800]

Interesting and informative

[@qaosqitty8098]

Sweet. I was wondering about this recipe but hadn't had time to try it out. I have all those ingredients in my work space now just to find a bit of time :)

[@lilithmorgan4632]

Amazing video thank you

[@Beadingcrafts]

Is it waterproof? Would I be able to make beads out of this recipe? I’m really new at these things, but your video is so informative...completely ready to try this!

[@galena52761]

These seems like fun to play with especially with the kid though we're in Florida too. Space coast :) thanks for this video!