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surprising facts about polymer clay

10 Surprising Facts About Polymer Clay

Table of Contents: 1. It’s Non-Toxic 2. It Dries Faster Than Air-Dry Clay 3. It Doesn’t Shrink or Expand 4. It Doesn’t Fade 5. It Will Not Dry Out 6....

10 Surprising Facts About Polymer Clay

Table of Contents: 1. It’s Non-Toxic 2. It Dries Faster Than Air-Dry Clay 3. It Doesn’t Shrink or Expand 4....

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Where to Bake Polymer Clay

Creating polymer clay sculptures is a great way to engage your child’s imagination — and yours, too! The clay starts out soft and moldable, but once you bake it, the...

Where to Bake Polymer Clay

Creating polymer clay sculptures is a great way to engage your child’s imagination — and yours, too! The clay starts...

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Understanding Terracotta Clay

Understanding Terracotta Clay

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to clay or you’ve been working with this medium for many years. With so many types of clay out there, it can be hard...

Understanding Terracotta Clay

It doesn’t matter if you’re new to clay or you’ve been working with this medium for many years. With so...

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The Difference Between Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay

The Difference Between Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay

Polymer and air-dry clay are great options for crafting and creating wonderful art and jewelry pieces. While both clays are useful products, they each have unique properties and advantages, from...

The Difference Between Polymer Clay and Air Dry Clay

Polymer and air-dry clay are great options for crafting and creating wonderful art and jewelry pieces. While both clays are...

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How to Mix Polymer Clay

How to Mix Polymer Clay

  Many clayers find themselves with blocks of different types of clay from various product lines or completely different manufacturers. Sometimes, those blocks are perfect for mixing — but is that...

How to Mix Polymer Clay

  Many clayers find themselves with blocks of different types of clay from various product lines or completely different manufacturers....

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Common Polymer Clay Questions

Common Polymer Clay Questions

Table of Contents: What Is Polymer Clay Made out Of? How Is Polymer Clay Used? What Can You Make With Polymer Clay? Are Modeling Clay and Polymer Clay the Same...

Common Polymer Clay Questions

Table of Contents: What Is Polymer Clay Made out Of? How Is Polymer Clay Used? What Can You Make With...

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Top Clay Gift Ideas

Top Clay Gift Ideas

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend or family member but can’t seem to find that something special? If you want to give a unique gift that...

Top Clay Gift Ideas

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a friend or family member but can’t seem to find that something...

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Sculpting a Figure - Body Proportions

Sculpting a Figure - Body Proportions

It’s been over 25 years since I first discovered Polymer Clay. It was such an “ah-ha” moment for me and I haven’t looked back since. My specialty is figurative work,...

Sculpting a Figure - Body Proportions

It’s been over 25 years since I first discovered Polymer Clay. It was such an “ah-ha” moment for me and...

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Figurative Sculptures and Proportion

Figurative Sculptures and Proportion

As a new member of the Sculpey Design Squad I am very excited to be this month’s blogger and I hope I can bring something new to the community. My...

Figurative Sculptures and Proportion

As a new member of the Sculpey Design Squad I am very excited to be this month’s blogger and I...

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Top Reasons Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Is Great for Crafting

Top Reasons Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Is Great for Crafting

Are you excited to enter the world of crafting but not sure what medium you want to work with? If you’re looking for a medium that’s easy to use and...

Top Reasons Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Is Great for Crafting

Are you excited to enter the world of crafting but not sure what medium you want to work with? If...

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A Guide On How To Make Clay Earrings

A Guide On How To Make Clay Earrings

Table of Contents What is Polymer Clay What Makes Polymer Clay So Great? How to Prepare to Make Polymer Clay Earrings Different Types of Earrings How to Make Polymer Clay...

A Guide On How To Make Clay Earrings

Table of Contents What is Polymer Clay What Makes Polymer Clay So Great? How to Prepare to Make Polymer Clay...

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Tools that you will need to make miniature food

Tools that you will need to make miniature food

There are so many types of Polymer Clay artists/hobbyists out there and each of us use different types of tools and equipment that suits us best. My work is primarily...

Tools that you will need to make miniature food

There are so many types of Polymer Clay artists/hobbyists out there and each of us use different types of tools...