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Whether you're experimenting with mixed media or making beautiful jewelry, having the right polymer clay tools is just as important as using the right clay. As a beginner clayer, you may only be looking for the absolute essentials to get started. For a more experienced crafter, however, you may be on the hunt for the latest tools, tips and tricks for taking your clay creations to the next level.
Keep reading for ideas on what to include in your clay starter kit as well as advanced craft materials to spark all kinds of creative projects.
One of the best things about putting together a basic polymer clay starter kit is that you likely have most of the items you need lying around your home. To get started working with polymer clay, make sure you have:
Beyond the basics, there is a wide range of polymer clay supplies you can pick up on a quick trip to your local hardware store or supermarket:
Polymer clay supplies to keep on hand in your home or office studio include:
Storing your polymer clay properly is crucial to freshness and prolonging the shelf life of your material. Zip-close bags are excellent storage solutions for your projects, as many plastics react with polymer clay. From there, the clay should be stored in a clay compatible container in a very cool, dry place, unexposed to the direct rays of the sun. We recommend containers or bags made out of polypropylene (PP) plastic. Hint: Look for the recycling symbol #5 on the bottom of the container.
As a seasoned clayer, you're probably eager for some insights into a more advanced set of polymer clay tools. You can think of these upgraded craft tools as an investment for the long term:
Ready to get inspired? Head on over to our projects page to view some incredible pieces from our friends and fans. Or, shop our vast inventory of polymer clay tools explicitly designed to make crafting easy and fun.