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GrandmaThunderpants — POLYMER CLAY Tutorial Part 2
Published: 2012-04-05 20:04:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 23190; Favourites: 334; Downloads: 174
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Finally! Part two of the series.
Part One- Clay Basics [link]
Part Two - Basic Equipment [THIS IS IT
] (unfinished, but still to come)
Part Three - Translucent Clay, Translucent Liquid Sculpey
Part Four - Chalk Pastels and Polymer Clay
Part Five - Acrylic Paint and Polymer Clay
Part Six - Texture
Part Seven - Simple Ways to Photograph and General Tips/Tricks
Other Tutorials: [link]
JEWELRY MAKING HELP: [link]
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Can't wait for the next tutorial. These are lovely, concise and wonderful pictures. Keep up the good work.
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I noticed your scrap-clay box, and have the most random question. Now I've played around with Crayola air-dry clay [I know, horrible.. learned my lesson on that one!] But will polymer clay dry at all without some sort of air-tight seal? or is it fine to store unused clay in just a simple box, like a pencil case or something?
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can't wait for your next tutorials! So very useful - I think i use most of the same tools as you do
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This is brilliant. I stumbled upon this just now and I've never successfully worked with polymer clay, but after reading this I plan to start. I've been seeing little figures and charms on deviantart for years, and it just seemed like something I just wasn't cut out for because every time I tried I would get frustrated. I'm definitely going to give it another go. I look forward to the next part!
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is there a place where i can download this tutorial so that i can read it.
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Click on it, it'll zoom in.
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You have been featured here: [link]
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How can you tell if your clay is old? And if you sprayed it with Plasticizer (Not sure on spelling) would it be good? If you do how much do you spray? *So many questions X3*
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I've actually never had to use a plasticizer or clay softener so I'm afraid I have no experience with it. 
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It's ok I'm sure I can figure it out
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Due to its PVC content it releases a small amount of hydroclhoric-acid in presece of water, which solves most poymers quite well. Store in a wooden/glass/acrylicglass container and keep the stuff really-really dry. Also if your skin is sensitive dont work with wet hands. Hydroclhoric-acid is the big letter NASTY STUFF. Luckily PVC releases only a very small amount but it might be enough to casue red skin and itches for some people.
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Thats because it contains PVC it releases a bit of hydroclorhic-acid in presence of water. store in less sensitive box like wood, and keep it really dry. Also don't work it with wet hands if your skin is sensitive. PVC is nasty stuff.
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What kind of box do you store your scrap clay in? When I put polymer clay in a plastic box it always has a chemical reaction and it sticks leaving this disgusting gooey mess..... ;A;
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I just use a normal plastic pencil box I found-- but I have heard of people having that reaction before. I would suggest looking for a cardboard pencil box instead! Also for a while, I used an empty box that held chocolate originally! One of these: [link] it comes with a lid and is really sturdy.
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Hi there, your stock has been featured here: [link] Hope you don't mind
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You must mention that everyone needs to be careful what kind of box they use to store their clay in. Polymer clays will eat through certain types of plastic!
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Do you know specifically which types of plastic? I had this happen to a razor blade case, but not a regular, cheap plastic storage bin I got from Target. I'd love to know more about this strange thing. O:
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Well, it's not all plastics, they seem to react with the more brittle, hard plastics and acrylic based things. Prescription bottles, cheap plastic containers, foam picnic plates, Airsoft BB's, sometimes the handles on tools and it'll even react with acrylic clear coat.
The clear coat thing can be useful because you can spray it on a posed armature and after it's dry the clay will adhere to it a little better.
From my understanding it's the plasticizer in the clay that reacts with it and even after it's been baked it can still react with those plastics, especially the "softer" clays like Sculpey Bake 'n Bend. Plastics that are similar to what Tupperware containers are made of are safe and that's what I have my clay and clay scraps in. I explain this a little bit in my containers tutorial here [link] .
I hope this helps.
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The problem happened with Original Sculpey, which is super soft. It hasn't done anything to the plastic bin, but I happened to store my razor blade case in there with it, and the clay melted it in time. xD I haven't seen it happen again, but this was a very good point!
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and I almost threw out all my scrap clay, but its to expensive to throw out.
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Definitely don't throw it away! You never know when you might need it.
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AHHH! In the last picture, I can see the makings of the voodoo doll you started, but never finished. Lol. It's so cute, even half finished.
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I know! I accidentally smooshed him.
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It's a sad, sad day when a voodoo doll gets smooshed
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why doesn't australia have a walmart! its so unfair on us
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Aw, I'm sorry! I have an Aussie friend who came to visit me this past October, and she loved Wal-Mart xD If you ever come to America, it should be your first stop!
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WOOT! been waiting for this one! good job and thank you! this is really helpful for super noobs like me!! X3
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You're welcome! Thanks for reading
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