20 Polymer Clay Tips and Tricks for Beginners #2
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Tips and Tricks #1: • 20 Polymer Clay Tips a...
In this video I share with you lots of polymer clay tips, tricks and hacks that I have learnt through my own experience and research! Please note that I'm not a professional and that I only do clay as a hobby- it is not a full time job. I have been doing clay for six years so all this is information that I've learnt along the way. This video is aimed at beginners and people who are wanting to start polymer clay, however some more experienced crafters may also learn something new! Some of the information may seem super obvious to some people, but when you're first start out we all know that uncertainty all too well, so I wanted to include everything I could think of in one video for crafters to refer to!
Topics in this video include:
- Not baking your clay straight away
- Using wire for reinforcement
- Using foil for structure
- Scrap clay uses
- Cleaning with scrap clay
- Fimo clay packaging secret
- Making molds out of polymer clay
- Hot glue molds
- Inserting eyepins
- Rolling thin coils
- Using pearl clay to avoid fingerprints
- Blending with water
- Baking on cornstarch
- Storing liquid clay mixtures
- Avoiding plaquing (mooning)
- Pencil transfers
- Creating even sized pieces
- Quenching
- Using cling wrap
- Using scrap clay for donuts
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
What camera do you use to film?
I use a Canon 70D with and 18-135mm lens.
What program do you edit your videos with?
2012-2017: Windows Movie Maker
2017-current: iMovie
What brand of polymer clay do you use/what is your favourite?
I mainly use Sculpey, Fimo and Premo, just because that is what is available to me. I don’t really have a particular favourite; they all have different things I like about each one.
What do you use to glaze your charms?
I currently use UV resin. You can check out my video on how I glaze my charms here- • How I Glaze My Polymer...
I’ve also used Sculpey Gloss Glaze, Triple Thick, and polyurethane in the past, but UV resin Is definitely my favourite.
How long have you been doing clay?
I started polymer clay in 2012. It is just my hobby that I do in my spare time as I also have a full-time job :)
Do you sell your charms?
Yes, the link to my shop is in every video description. I usually post a shop update video to announce when I am having a large restock and charms will be available. Otherwise, I recommend following me on Instagram (@rachyh96) to keep up with any other news!
What cupcake base mold do you use?
I use the 14mm mold from MiniatureSweet which you can find here: goo.gl/fcNWjW
I also have a no mold cupcake base tutorial which you can watch here: • NO MOLD Cupcake Base│P...
I just started polymer clay; do you have any tips or advice?
Don’t compare yourself to others, practise and always experiment with methods and techniques yourself to learn! You can also watch my tips and tricks video for beginners here: • 20 Polymer Clay Tips a...
Rachel how are you NOT a professional? You handle clay like you were born to.
That hot glue mold is genius.
Unless you paint your charms with acrylic paint afterwards!
@@anobody8935 use some soap and water to clean the spray off.
*ingenius
@@Emily-dz2gy No, I meant to say genius. Ingenious is another word that can also be used, but to say something is genius is a proper use of the word in an informal setting which this is. I meant what I said but thanks.
It didn’t work for me
I’m definitely not a beginner, but some of these tips I haven’t even heard of before (like making a bed of corn starch for the clay and using pearl clays) and I’m so excited to try them!! I also agree that it’s so fun to take out a tray filled with charms!
The corn starch method really works unless using Kato. It will weaken Kato for some reason. :( Baking soda beds work better for that brand.
Yeah Harper melody simone
@@colanahryt4120 Thank you for your tips. ❤️
@@colanahryt4120 awesome right.....
THATS A HUGE HOT GLUE GUN
I used to play around with polymer clay a lot but it’s been about 3 years, seeing this video I think I’ll pick it up again because I really miss it I think I originally dropped because I thought I didn’t have the talent for it but now I’m thinking I might’ve just started off with a difficult brand of clay..anyways thank you this video was very helpful
I totally felt the same way! The dust and particles that adhere to my clay used to drive me nuts until I watched this video!
Another tip....”playing” with polymer clay helps me with my arthritis! Keeps my hands nimble!
That’s a nice tip I actually have arthritis
Man I gotta thank you so much for that tip about using foil in bigger pieces! I almost couldn't believe how light my pieces came out! I never would have thought to do that in a million years. I've only been crafting for a couple of weeks yet I feel like I'm already making professional looking stuff, thanks so much for all the tips
Me: not into clay *watches this video and buys 400 dollars worth of clay and supplies* FUUUUUUUUUUUU (this is amazing and informative, thank you)
P Worley that’s literally what I’m about to do :0
Rawr Attack: me too!
Lol! I have hundreds of dollars invested in polymer clay and tools. Then I wanted to go to the next level....and found resin...with polymer clay! Well...there went a few hundred more on new tools, resins and molds! It just doesn’t stop! Lol good luck and have fun in your endeavors!
Me too I also found resin and resin molds. $$$$ Thanks Clay! Hehehehe.
Omg that is soooo something I would do!!! Thanks for the smile!!!
Rachel:in no way am I a professional at clay Me:you’re joking right?
HONESTLY............ ._.
Right?
#behumble #sitdown
Yeah she's right, google polymer clay art. There are some insane trippy shit, technique wise they are extremely complex. She's really good at making very cute stuff though.
Mmm
My dear, YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL....Don’t sell yourself short. Own it Girl!!!💕
I rarely leave comments when watching these types of videos, but this was so well done! Thank you for all the tips! Most of these were great and unique tricks you don't hear over and over again on other channels.
I also like how she puts everything in her comments that she's teaching in her videos. Great idea and much appreciated 👍 way to do it. Thank you ❤️
The forest scene ... I am in love with it!!! 💙💙💙
She has a video for it
I didn’t know that polymer clay is oil based! The more I know! I work with painting, and sometimes I use air dry clay. When you mentioned that polymer clay is oil based, I realized that polymer clay is like oil paint, while air dry would be watercolor, or acrylic paint!
Oh hello there, human being!
i've never heard of quenching improving strength, but it DOES improve clarity! if you're using a whitish, pearl, and especially translucent, quench your charms. translucent has a tendency to come out kind of yellowish (if you're not adding any other clays to it) and quenching will help make it whiter. i made some pearly white beads using translucent to go with some blue beads, and after baking, the white was yellowish. i quenched them right away and they turned out a nice cool white
I've been watching polymer clay videos for, like, ten years, and I'm finally trying it out myself! I never thought I was a very artistic person but I feel like this is something I'm good at! Thanks for the tips, I've already used so many of them
Gonna be honest, got a little freaked out there 2:42 Great tips though! XD
I want to start working with clay and this video, along with the first one, answered so many of the questions that I had. Thank you very much.
Wow! An amazing tutorial for a first timer using polymer clay. I love the way you have made the tutorial easy to follow. I love crafting, so I’m looking forward to having a go at this craft. Wish me luck x
These are fantastic! I've been doing lots of work with polymer clay and I learned lots of new tricks! Can't wait to try some of these out! Thank you Rachel!
Thank you so much for making a second tips and tricks video! I had figured out most of the ones from the first video myself when I was learning the medium, but I don't think I knew ANY of these! I can't wait to try them out!
Couldnt have been timed more perfectly, I just binged some of your stuff last night and thought about pulling my polyclay out xD currently waiting for my first sophie and toffee order haha
AM BLOWN AWAY THE BEST VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN ON YOU TUBE. CLEAR TO THE POINT INFORMATION, NO SILLY VOICES OR DREADFUL MUSIC. I HAVE LEARNT SO MUCH FROM THIS AND YOUR OTHER VIDEO. THANKS SO MUCH. X
Thank you. I leaned a lot. I use polymer clay to make medallions on the journals I make to sell at a local gallery. I'm looking forward to trying the glue mold as well as others in your video.
Thank you so much! I can't wait to start!
So glad to hear it’s okay to go back to something weeks later to finish it! I was afraid I’d have to start over
Oh my goodness ... I got so much from this video - THANK YOU 💗
Thank you so much! I love both your Polymer clay tips videos, thank you so much for helping us beginners :) I can't wait to watch more of your videos
WOW- WOW- WOW! I've been on a 6 years break from clay-work and I must say that your videos are brilliant! You caught me up to speed and now I can't wait to get my work room cleaned out and get back to work! Thanks ever so much! Many hugs! Robin- in Israel!
This video was incredible! I just bought polymer clay but I realised that it's way harder to work it than I thought. Your tips gave me a better understanding on how to do so and I will definitely implement a lot of your tips in my creations! Thank you very much for sharing this. Going to watch part 1 now.
Not a beginner I’ve been doing clay for 6 years now but some of these will still super helpful
I plan to do miniatiures, around 2x2 cm Maybe you can suggest which brand/type to use?
pastuh I use lots of different brands the the best thing to do starting out would be to get softer clays
pastuh jUst if you do you different brands together make sure when you bake them to bake at a lower temperature than they say for longer so nothing burns
I'm new at this do you use a kiln
LD F oh no just a normal oven and the clay will say a how high it needs to be an how long you need to cook it so I usually cook it at a lower temperature for longer so nothing gets burned is that makes sense :)
I want to start making and selling clay jewelry but have NO experience at all. For the last 2 days I’ve been looking at tutorial after tutorial trying to learn as much as I can before I start purchasing supplies and your channel by far has given me the most information. I’m super excited to get started.
From a Noobie I just want to say thank you for these awesome tips. I was going ooohhhh . . . .ahhhhhhh as I was watching this video. I am so going to use these ideas in my upcoming projects.
Thank you. This was great. Been using polymer clay for more than ten years but still learned quite a few things. Thank you!
This is the most helpful video I have seen! Thank you & God Bless! I love clay and I have tons of polymer clay, molds, tools, etc that I bought a year ago. I slowly stopped playing with it. This video has motivated me to start again 💖💖💖
Oh wow, woman. This video was incredible and changed my world. I'm just starting out with clay and I'm just floored by your awesome techniques! Thanks so much!!!
Thank you for this!! I love creating charms and this was indeed helpful!
I've finally decided to have a go at doing this. I'm pretty much of a person who loves to any types of arts and crafts. Thankyou for your informative vlog. I didn't realise that there's so many headings when it comes to doing this. I'm impressed with your other vlogs that you also done. Keep up with your great work and I look forward to seeing other creative things you come up with. Have a great week too. 😀
I've been claying for about 2-1/2 yrs now and knew about some plastics not working with clay and you know it wasn't till I saw those screw together containers I realised I had them with clay bits in them, I knew most were wrapped up in cling wrap but not sure all were, I checked them, luckily they hadn't done much but they were starting the top layer peel, so they were taken out. And the hot glue trick, never thought about that, that's brilliant. I love watching all types of tutorials because you never know what you'll pick up, any craft really, amazing hints and tips, thanks so much 💐
I’ve been doing polymer clay literally since it was introduced and many of these tips and tricks were new to me. Thanks so much for a great video.
The hot glue mold is priceless!!!!! Thanks so much!!!
I never fail to learn something new about polymer clay from you. Thanks!
OMG THE WIRE TIP why didn’t I think about that also the aluminum foil???? Genius. You’re the best
These videos are great! I watched your previous one as well and you answer so many questions I had. I've just bought some clay for the first time and I'm excited to get started!
As valuable as the first part! Just great! Thank you very much!
it's time to rekindle my childhood obsession with clay once quarantine ends! great video btw
This video gave me some new learnings even though I've been working on polymerclay already for a long time now ! Thank you! 😀💗
thank you so much for the tips:) i love your videos!
Both of your videos were so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much :)
This video is amazing!! Thank you for some really awesome tips that I never would have thought of!
I have just started polymer clay and love it you Creative Rachy you have been so helpful i love watching you vids you have inspired me so much i just want to say thankyou
"in no way am I a professional"...proceeds to show a massive forest scene and I'm sitting here totally blown away. What. You ARE professional. You have a very talented gift.
Thank you so much for the great useful tips!
Enjoyed your tutorials......all of them really detailed along with your easy to listen to voice was very helpful. 🌹
Thanks for sharing all your practical tips to help beginners! You are the polymer clay guru!!
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Who else sat watching this video with their jaw on the floor the entire time? What wonderful tips!
I know this is an older video, but I just have to say that Creative Rachy is my absolute favorite polymer clay channel. I have learned so many techniques from you. You have such a wonderful knack for teaching and your personality and willingness to share is unmatched. Thank you very much.😄😄😄
Genius tips, thank you!!! I’m just starting to explore polymer clay and your tips are definitely so helpful and inspiring 🙂
Thank you for making this, I’ve been making earings but I wanted to move on from beads and toy charms to polymer so I’m doing research and your video is perfect
Fantastic tips for a newbie just starting out with polymer clay. Thank you
I LOVE THIS! PLEASE DO A PART 3!
I've been putting off using my polymer clay as I'm a beginner and apprehensive but you've certainly given me some confidence - so now I begin
Thank you for sharing all of these, you are a generous and kind soul!
Hi Ann
Thank you so much for all the great tips!
Thanks for sharing your experience
Your videos are just so so helpful! Thankyou so much for sharing what you have learned. Cant tell you how much i personally appreciate the honest tips and knowledge you are so happy to share. I hope you do well from your creations, you deserve to. Xx
Wicked helpful thank you!!!
I picked up polymer clay after I lost access to my stone clay studio. Thanks for the educational videos! You're keeping my sculpting flame alive :)
So well done, thank you. Very informative, intelligent, quick and to the point. Love your videos.
Rachel. I enjoy your vids so much. Your presentation is first class, your instructions extremely easy to follow and your voice pleasant & clear. Thank you so much.
I loved this! I've been a polymer clay artist for over 30 years and learned some good tips. Thank you, Rachy!
Hello sir , can I make polymer clay at home , do you have a recipe for it, I really appreciated it if you could help me out, thank you so much.
I LOVE IT! This is my first time here in ur channel. I alr fell in love with it
Thank you so much for this videos!! I'm learning so much and pumping me up for my stuff!!
loving the use of the jelly shot glass
Great video and love you credit people who you got ideas from! ❤️
Very helpful ! Thank you so much ❤
wow! i love you.....learnt so much....these tips are awesome and very thoughtful, shows your love for the art and the experience...THANK YOU
Awesome tips and tricks. Thanks for sharing them.
I love the hot glue mold idea!!! Wow! Simple and cheap for sure!
Another great video. I just started watching you, this is my second one, and I look forward to watching MANY more. ❤️
I've learned so much ! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much for those tips! Learnt some new tricks that I can't wait to try out. I eagerly await your next video, you're awesome!
I absolutely love your videos. You give such clear and concise instructions!
Your can-do attitude is delightful and your tips and tricks are so very useful! Thank you !
Thanks for part 2!
Thank you soooo much for sharing!!!
Using it for cleaning! Awesome tip thank you!
This was so helpful! Thank you so much!
Awesome video! Thank you so much for your tips and inspiration!!
Sooo helpful! Thank you!
I loved all the ideas and can’t wait to return making more polymer clay creations
Thank you for all the tips!
Using an icing tip is my favorite one of this video. Again- genius!
I'd love to start playing with polymer clay and this video is really helpful! Thank you for sharing
OH MY WOW, THANK YOU! This was so incredibly awesome!! I learned so much!!!
I absolutely love your videos! THANK YOU
Just starting to play around in the world of clay these were very helpful and please do more. Thanx
Great tips, thank you so much for sharing. :)
Both videos are awesome. So easy to follow and so helpful! Thank you very much!
Super helpful! thank you!
Your stuff is so cute and you're so knowledgeable! Thank you! I can't wait to start