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Questions tagged [polymer-clay]
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How can 'translucent' polymer clay become really translucent, if possible at all?
I have some 'translucent' polymer clay, which more looks like white than translucent. I hoped the baking process turned the clay translucent or transparent, but no luck. I made some very small objects, baked them for approx. 30 minutes at probably…
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Should the hole in polymer clay beads be made before or after baking?
I want to make beads out of polymer clay. Is it a better idea to form the holes before baking, or drill them after? (I'm concerned about weird shrinkage or other effects around the hole during baking, affecting the size.)
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How do I determine optimal bake time for a polymer clay sculpture?
When making polymer clay sculptures, I often end up with pieces of varying thickness (e.g. thin at the edges, thick in the middle). How do I select an appropriate baking time to avoid burning delicate details, but still ensuring thicker parts are…
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How can I reconstitute old polymer clay?
I'm terrible at using my supplies in a timely manner (maybe a couple years late... sometimes more, sometimes less), so my polymer clay (generally Sculpey III or Super Sculpey) get a bit dried out, even though it's sealed in original packaging.
Is…
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Baking polymer clay phone case
I've been trying to make a polymer clay cover for my phone case and have been having a horrible time.
The baking directions say 275 but the plastic is melting and warping the case. I want it to be strong on there, so I thought baking directly on it…
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