Have you ever played with polymer clay? It’s a fun medium that you can use to create a lot of interesting things, such as jewelry and decorations for your home. In this instruction guide we would loved to teach you the fun and artistic technique of polymer clay modeling as well as how to make your own models.
But if you are a beginner to sculpting with polymer clay, no worries! It’s easier than it seems. After all, all you need is some polymer clay, a few basic tools, and a little imagination. Polymer clay is available at craft stores or online. There are a lot of colors and brands out there, so pick up a few that look good.
Once you have your clay, you can make some fun designs. A fun thing to try is to make little animals or food. You can even make beads for jewelry or tiny adornments for your home. For more detailed designs, special tools, such as clay cutters, texture mat and shaping tools can be used. These tools will enable you to embellish your models with various little details.
Polymer clay is wonderful to work with because there are so many things to make from it. You can make colorful earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. You can also create adorable sculptures, keychains and home decor. The options are endless! Just get creative and imagine what you can make.
To model your polymer clay models, first knead the clay in your hands. Then mold that into whatever shape you want with your fingers or with a tool. There are no exact duplicates — you can combine various colors of clay to create your own patterns. After you're all pleased with what you've done, pop it in the oven following the instructions on your clay package. Cool it, and next thing you know, you can hang or use it.