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Getting Started with Sculpey

Getting Started with Sculpey

Hi everyone! I’m Anthony from Ace of Clay on YouTube and I am so excited to be able to share with you how to get started sculpting with Sculpey! Just...

Getting Started with Sculpey

Hi everyone! I’m Anthony from Ace of Clay on YouTube and I am so excited to be able to share...

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Tips for Keeping Polymer Clay Clean

Tips for Keeping Polymer Clay Clean

Whether you’re an expert clayer or new to the craft, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of dust, dirt and hair embedding themselves in your hard work. You’ll see the specks...

Tips for Keeping Polymer Clay Clean

Whether you’re an expert clayer or new to the craft, you’ve probably experienced the frustration of dust, dirt and hair...

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Does Polymer Clay Melt Plastic? 

Polymer clay can melt — or soften — certain plastics in its raw state. If you place a slab of unbaked polymer clay onto the surface of an incompatible plastic,...

Does Polymer Clay Melt Plastic? 

Polymer clay can melt — or soften — certain plastics in its raw state. If you place a slab of...

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Slab Designing and Building - Sculpey®

Slab Designing and Building - Sculpey®

Hello there, my name is Melissa Piddington and I’m here to talk all things clay slabs! One of my favourite things to do with polymer clay because the possibilities are...

Slab Designing and Building - Sculpey®

Hello there, my name is Melissa Piddington and I’m here to talk all things clay slabs! One of my favourite...

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Using Baby Wipes With Polymer Clay

Baby wipes are a must-have when it comes to working with polymer clay. Baby wipes are incredibly versatile and provide an easy way to keep your work surface, tools and hands clean. ...

Using Baby Wipes With Polymer Clay

Baby wipes are a must-have when it comes to working with polymer clay. Baby wipes are incredibly versatile and provide an easy...

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How to Make Polymer Clay Buttons

Need to find the perfect button for your latest creation? If you knit, sew or crochet and are interested in making your own unique buttons, consider using polymer clay! Polymer...

How to Make Polymer Clay Buttons

Need to find the perfect button for your latest creation? If you knit, sew or crochet and are interested in...

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Can You Rebake Polymer Clay?

If the piece in question has not been glazed or painted, you absolutely can rebake polymer clay. Depending on the project, baking polymer clay multiple times may be the only way...

Can You Rebake Polymer Clay?

If the piece in question has not been glazed or painted, you absolutely can rebake polymer clay. Depending on the project,...

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Six Top Tools for Polymer Clay

Whether you have just started working with clay or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll need some tools. Tools can smooth out your edges for a clean look, add lines of...

Six Top Tools for Polymer Clay

Whether you have just started working with clay or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ll need some tools. Tools can smooth...

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Mica Powder vs. Glitter

If your clay project needs a little bit of shine and sparkle, glitter or mica powder will do the trick. However, though they may look the same, there is a difference...

Mica Powder vs. Glitter

If your clay project needs a little bit of shine and sparkle, glitter or mica powder will do the trick....

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Baking Polymer Clay in Cornstarch or Baking Soda

You’ve got your polymer clay creation finally perfected. You smoothed out the edges and got that swirl to sit just right. It’s finally time for the oven. You know that...

Baking Polymer Clay in Cornstarch or Baking Soda

You’ve got your polymer clay creation finally perfected. You smoothed out the edges and got that swirl to sit just...

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Creating Armature That Supports Your Sculpts

Creating Armature That Supports Your Sculpts

In my last blog I gave you a method for creating a simple body armature for an art Doll. Today I want to talk about the armature that supports your...

Creating Armature That Supports Your Sculpts

In my last blog I gave you a method for creating a simple body armature for an art Doll. Today...

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Creating Doll Armatures

Happy December! I’m proud to be a Design Squad member and your December blogger. I’m a figurative doll artist and this month I’m going to share a few of my...

Creating Doll Armatures

Happy December! I’m proud to be a Design Squad member and your December blogger. I’m a figurative doll artist and...