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Fundamental Polymer Clay Skills

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    1. How to Store Polymer Clay
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    The secret art behind any craft is organization. This lesson demonstrates how to organize and safely store polymer clays. Don’t forget to test your plastics!

    The secret art behind any craft is organization. This lesson demonstrates how to organize and safely store polymer clays. Don’t forget to test your plastics!

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    2. How Long to Bake Polymer Clay
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    Do not believe what the internet forums say: 10 minutes is not long enough for baking polymer clay. Find out the proper length of time for baking.

    Do not believe what the internet forums say: 10 minutes is not long enough for baking polymer clay. Find out the proper length of time for baking.

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    3. How to Mix Polymer Clay Colors
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    A rainbow palette isn’t ideal for every polymer clay project. This simple method creates a harmonious color palette, so you can skip buying specialty colors!

    A rainbow palette isn’t ideal for every polymer clay project. This simple method creates a harmonious color palette, so you can skip buying specialty colors!

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    4. Comparison of Translucent Clay Brands
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    Are you looking for a highly translucent, yet strong polymer clay? In this lesson, Cindy Lietz, your Polymer Clay Tutor, compares translucent clay by brand.

    Are you looking for a highly translucent, yet strong polymer clay? In this lesson, Cindy Lietz, your Polymer Clay Tutor, compares translucent clay by brand.

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    5. Avoiding Fingerprints in Polymer Clay
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    Love working with polymer clay, but tired of getting fingerprints all over your work? Cindy Lietz provides a few tips and tricks for avoiding smudgy surfaces.

    Love working with polymer clay, but tired of getting fingerprints all over your work? Cindy Lietz provides a few tips and tricks for avoiding smudgy surfaces.

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10 Comments
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Jewel C
I have been working with school be three, but it breaks very easily. I think I will be changing to Primo. The
Cindy Lietz
Good idea! Premo is a much higher quality clay than Sculpey III.
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Lori w
Please start testing soufflé. I know it's new, but it's my new favorite
Cindy Lietz
I Have started testing it and I really love it. I do have some info on it on my blog at www.polymerclaytutor.com if you would like more info right away. I will see about adding it here too in the future.
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Carolyn P
All your demos are very informative especially if one is new at working with the different brands. Thanks
Cindy Lietz
Thank you Carolyn for the compliment! I am glad you are enjoying what you are learning!
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Lee Ann T
I would like a class on photo transferring with polymer clay. Is there one out there??? Does anyone know of a web site that has one? Lee Ann
Cindy Lietz
Hi Lee Ann, I may do a full course on photo transfers to polymer clay here on Curious in the future, but I do have a couple of Image Transfer tutorials that are in a Back Issue Volume on my website if you're interested. Here is the link: http://www.beadvideos.com/back-issues-01/#vol-006
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Patricia R
Premo is awesome to work with!
Cindy Lietz
I agree, Premo is my favorite polymer clay!
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