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Got Scrap?

Got Scrap?

First of all, I don’t think of scrap clay as SCRAP.  I usually think of it as “Round Two” of my designs. And Sometimes, I even try to purposely create...

Got Scrap?

First of all, I don’t think of scrap clay as SCRAP.  I usually think of it as “Round Two” of...

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10 Tips for Baking Your Polymer Clay Projects

10 Tips for Baking Your Polymer Clay Projects

Ten Tips for getting the best results when baking your clay creations! It’s safe to bake your polymer clay in your home oven or toaster oven! Always use an oven...

10 Tips for Baking Your Polymer Clay Projects

Ten Tips for getting the best results when baking your clay creations! It’s safe to bake your polymer clay in...

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My Love Letter to Etch n' Pearls

My Love Letter to Etch n' Pearls

If you know me, you know that I love the Sculpey Tools™ Etch n’ Pearls.  Those odd little metal pokey things that are sold in a set of 3. Most...

My Love Letter to Etch n' Pearls

If you know me, you know that I love the Sculpey Tools™ Etch n’ Pearls.  Those odd little metal pokey...

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Tips for Painting on Polymer Clay and Working With Mixed Media

Tips for Painting on Polymer Clay and Working With Mixed Media

Date Published: 11/19/2020 Table of Contents: Select Quality Paint Use the Right Tools Let the Clay Cool Sand the Surface Paint Before You Bake Create Texture With Paint Add an...

Tips for Painting on Polymer Clay and Working With Mixed Media

Date Published: 11/19/2020 Table of Contents: Select Quality Paint Use the Right Tools Let the Clay Cool Sand the Surface...

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Surface Effects for Polymer Clay

Surface Effects for Polymer Clay

As you’re crafting something amazing out of polymer clay, you may realize it needs an extra special touch to feel complete. Perhaps your creation would look perfect with a certain...

Surface Effects for Polymer Clay

As you’re crafting something amazing out of polymer clay, you may realize it needs an extra special touch to feel...

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How to Stamp on Polymer Clay

Stamps and Sculpey® clay are the perfect combination. Stamping on your polymer clay is so much fun that you might be tempted to skip lunch. So how does using rubber...

How to Stamp on Polymer Clay

Stamps and Sculpey® clay are the perfect combination. Stamping on your polymer clay is so much fun that you might...

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How to Create Textures in Polymer Clay Using Household Items

You have your Sculpey® polymer clay sheet in hand and want to play around with your latest idea, but something’s missing — texture. You can come up with all sorts...

How to Create Textures in Polymer Clay Using Household Items

You have your Sculpey® polymer clay sheet in hand and want to play around with your latest idea, but something’s...

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How to Use Liquid Sculpey® With Molds

At Sculpey®, we’re always trying to develop new and exciting products, including our Liquid Sculpey®. This liquid polymer clay in a bottle is a versatile product that comes in several colors, so...

How to Use Liquid Sculpey® With Molds

At Sculpey®, we’re always trying to develop new and exciting products, including our Liquid Sculpey®. This liquid polymer clay in a...

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Making Pendants With Liquid Sculpey® and Molds

When you combine Sculpey® products and your imagination, you can create just about anything. That includes dazzling pendants to wear yourself, give away to loved ones, or even sell. Liquid Sculpey®...

Making Pendants With Liquid Sculpey® and Molds

When you combine Sculpey® products and your imagination, you can create just about anything. That includes dazzling pendants to wear...

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Tips for Using Cutters With Your Clay

What Are Polymer Clay Cutters Used For? Clay cutters are among the most versatile tools in your artistic toolkit. Because you can use your Sculpey® clay cutters across various craft types, they’re...

Tips for Using Cutters With Your Clay

What Are Polymer Clay Cutters Used For? Clay cutters are among the most versatile tools in your artistic toolkit. Because you can...

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Modeling Tools for Sculptors and Clayers

Modeling Tools for Sculptors and Clayers

If you love to craft beautiful miniatures, sculptures and clay creations, you need the tools to do it. When you have the right utensils in your corner, you can create...

Modeling Tools for Sculptors and Clayers

If you love to craft beautiful miniatures, sculptures and clay creations, you need the tools to do it. When you...

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How to Avoid Cracks When Baking Polymer Clay

How to Avoid Cracks When Baking Polymer Clay

Cracks will destroy the look of your clay creation, disfigure your designs and harm your project’s durability. They can appear as large fissures that spread over most of your piece,...

How to Avoid Cracks When Baking Polymer Clay

Cracks will destroy the look of your clay creation, disfigure your designs and harm your project’s durability. They can appear...