What Happens When You Try To Colour Polymer Clay with Mica Powder?

Hey everyone, welcome back to the channel! Today, I'm diving into the fascinating world of polymer clay artistry, exploring the mesmerizing technique of colouring with mica powder. Join me on this creative journey as we experiment with vibrant pigments, unlocking a realm of possibilities for our clay creations. Don't miss this exciting experiment!
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[@lisapowers5676]

If the clay is crumbley I use baby oil, just a dab on the tip of my finger and it revives it. Cheaper way to color clay is chalk, works great and cheaper than mica. If you want to use a cookie cutter or knife and it sticks try rubbing a touch of corn starch on top and it will release easily. Just a few tricks and hints

[@hollylowery26]

If you use mineral oil your clay won't smell like a baby's bottom. Definitely use a pipette and only a few drops. 3 drops is normal plenty for a 2 oz block. You can also dip your cutters into water and they won't stick. Corn starch works but can dry out your clay. Now is a fantastic time to buy chalk because the stores want to get rid of it untill next summer.

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

Those woild make beautiful necklaces!

[@kathrynseaman6482]

Thank you for showing this for polymer clay and mica.

[@dcruicks1]

Interesting! Thanks

[@RhondaWyma]

OMG!!! They came out sooo Gorgeous I Love ❤️ the ones you were wearing ALOT !! They are All Beautiful Steve !!! ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@rondahulon2297]

Great job Steve!!! Thanks for mentioning me!!! I much prefer resin to varnish also. If u get pieces too thick they sand easily so that's what I do when I get pieces a little too thick. Try the method of chopping a color up...adding acrylic paint to coat the pieces....adding some liquid clay then squish it all back together. Cut slices and roll out ....then cut ur pieces out and bake. These always turn out great. Get some translucent clay and have a play with alcohol inks with it. That always turns out well too. Also roll out some white clay...play with alcohol inks on the surface....then cut out ur pieces....always show stoppers.... especially if u add some metallic inks on there too!!

[@melimel9265]

Do you have any tutorials on a KZbin channel? I would love to see your technique on clay. Im always willing to learn something new.

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

Thanks Ronda. I love the tips. You are the best.

[@SteveMcDonaldCrafting]

@@melimel9265I keep encouraging her to start one as I see her beautiful work every day in my members group and it is beyond amazing.

[@johnnieswearingen283]

You are such an inspiration!

[@maxinecambal7544]

That's brilliant. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@chanalowenthal3897]

Try adding metallic foil flakes to the mix. Thanks for experimenting for us!

[@jimjones731]

You use that resin machine for everything. I am waiting for you to make cupcakes in it.

[@LisaVornhagen]

Those are really cool! I never thought of coloring the clay with mica. I'll have to try that. I love the twisted ones and the earrings that you modeled!

[@freespiritartbyayshenblack7448]

I have cutters of all sorts but wow Steve!!! I love them all so much they turned out so good. Thank you for your amazing videos I love watching and listening to you while I work. Lots of love from down under xo

[@sveapollock2537]

Polymer clay warmed in resin curing magic cabinet. BEST idea ever! GENIUS!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Darn strait! That clamp on the pasta machine isn’t very tough at all! I also have to use an extra clamp on mine!!!

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Steve, Loved them all it would be cool if you made a bracelet To go with them in the same clay ❤️👍

[@colleenfraserdoggiekisses]

I think I am going to try this with Crayola Model Magic and Crayola Air Dry Clay. My kids live these two mediums and more colors would be so fun for them!

[@nicoleclay8593]

Mica powder on clay is great i like it way better than painting the pieces after baked or even using the colored clays

[@mookzmom]

Love any polymer clay tips! Very nice ideas here. You'd laugh if you say me now, as I've been sorting and repackaging my micas and glitters. My cat and I are both very sparkly, as are the curtains, the furniture and the air conditioner intake vent.😂😂😂

[@hollylowery26]

You can't make that story up! It has happened to lots of us. 🤣 😂😁😃

[@user-mc5us8bs5p]

A hairdryer works too.

[@barbseed4434]

Love the dangly earrings! Of course its probably how they are modeled😊

[@kandipiatkowski8589]

The long ovals you put the uv resin on....looks like the melting clock. That would be interesting to see....to make a clock then stretch it to make it look like it's meeting.

[@mandicoleman7433]

Those look cool 😎 ❤

[@pepinotetnala]

I use chalk to color my clay I like the pastel vibe it gives to my creations

[@melaniehenshaw8696]

You modelled them well,they were my favourite ❤️

[@DianasYTChannel]

These came out so pretty, Steve! Thanks for showing us how this works. 👏🏻😁

[@lorrainestewart997]

So pretty thanks Steve that was really interesting and bit of fun too ❤ xxxx

[@PINKTOES5150]

Have you seen the resin video where the guy drops UV resin in a glass of dish soap ??? Beautiful results

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

Would sparkled powder eyeshadow work with this? . I have used it in paintings where i wanted highlights.

[@toughtimes6596]

TurtleSoup Beads and SunDIY do some amazing tutorials with mica and clay. They (a long with Steve) are my top 10 go-to channels 💞 Also, you can use Pledge Floor Wax for a gorgeous finish as well 😉

[@kellymcminn2689]

yes! i do love their channels.

[@hollylowery26]

Excellent advice I was going to tell Steve about the same 2 polymer clay artist. And I have used Pledge floor wax on my items for about 30 years now. You can also feel free to ask me any questions Steve.

[@ladybrite4116]

I have some cutters and enjoy them...only recently started doing a bit of clay. Love the dangles and your modeling. You always inspire me ❤

[@kellymcminn2689]

i have tons of cutters. i love sculpys cutters but you can use cookie cutters, etc. amazon has some inexpensive cutters. you can also use alcohol inks to color your clay..glitter..glow powders etc. ive really gotten into clay lately. i use cosclay as my go to, but also sculpy.

[@hollylowery26]

Steve your raindrop shaped earings are way to thick. You only need 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch for earings. You can use a lint free cotton square with nail polish remover on it to remove any finger prints from your clay. E6000 works great if you want to add earings posts. You may want to put your clay in a bowl or on a tray. If you warm it to much you will have clay that acts like soft serve ice-cream 🍦 The clay will cure at ~ 275° F or 130°C so anything lower than that will definitely soften your clay nicely 😉

[@sylviawalker5808]

What temperature and for how long did you bake in oven ? Thank you these are brilliant

[@katiedotson704]

Baby oil is nothing more than lightweight mineral oil with some fragrance added to it. Mineral oil is considerably cheaper.

[@leesescraftycreations6719]

I use cookie cutters they cheap and you can get them in loads shapes and sizes.

[@callyross7873]

they remind me of Native American art, very pretty, and earthy tones. hmm, I may need to dig out my clay again. like you, I've had mixed results.

[@Luvpig]

❤

[@colinhorwood363]

When I use my clay I use a pizzas cutter wheel.