Tools and Other Materials - Beginner's Guide to Polymer Clay

Episode Two: I talk about the different tools and extra materials I use when working with polymer clay.

Table of Contents:
00:33 - Toothpicks
00:54 - Dotting Tools
01:16 - Blades
01:48 - Eye Pins / Head Pins
03:07 - Paint
03:44 - Liquid Clay
04:28 - Chalk Pastels
04:41 - Glaze
05:32 - Glue

A Guide to Polymer Clay PLAYLIST:

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[arianas]

I have been working with polymer clay for almost a year now and theses videos have been immensely helpful. I can't wait to see more. BTW you have such an amazing personality. You are so genuine and nice.

[AlejandraVidesHernandez]

I was watching the video and I reacted "Hey! I have those" when you showed the dotting tools, and again "Hey! those too" when you showed the brushes. XP It was so funny for me.

[sophiel.]

I have discovered that if you accidentally allow glaze, paint, or glue to hardened on a paint brush, you can actually save it using boiling water. What I do is boil water in a teapot, pour it into a cup and soak my brushes in it until the water cools down. I can always pull the dried glaze out of the bristles and have found this to work everytime I have tried it. This method helps separate the dried substance from the bristles. Hope I helped!

[CarolinaVieira]

This was honestly the most useful video I've ever seen! Believe me, I've seen a lot of videos like this one but none of them was helpful! So thank you for that! :)

[isabellabeckwith]

Thank you so much for sharing these videos! My birthday is on the 3rd of August so coming up and I want to start using polymer clay for miniature things and everything that you put in the description made it that much easier for me to start my list. Thanks again and I love your videos

[daliabechard]

I love love love your channel!!! Make more clay charm tutorials please!!!!

[normasolorzano]

You are wonderful, my admiration for you work. Greetings from México.

[AGhearts]

Very useful information Helga! Great series so far! The editing is flawless as well!

[KraftingintheKorner]

Another very helpful video as always. I'm really loving this series because it's so informative! :)

[pandapetite]

This video is great cant wait to watch your other videos on this subject!

[puddingfishcakes]

Here's Episode 2 of A Guide to Polymer Clay! In this video, I talk about the different tools and extra materials I use when working with polymer clay.

[puddingfishcakes]

I've now added a full list of links to the items I mentioned in this video. Just check out the description box! :) A Guide to Polymer Clay: Tools and Other Materials

[kendylkohnfelder]

Thank you sooo much for the links to where you purchased the items! This video really helped I am a beginner :)

[izzy.idgafa]

Oh wow you'll be helpful!!! I'm excited to start this!!

[Tranqvilier]

Thank you very much. That was very helpful and inspiring.

[jenessa]

PuddingFishCakes To remove almost any type of paint from a paint brush and when working with oil based paints, paint thinner will always do the job. You may also use a number of other chemical products, such as “Brush Cleaner”, which is made particularly for the purpose of removing paint from paint brushes. You can soak a brush in a jar with paint thinner or chemical solution overnight. Afterwards, you can use a comb or wire brush to remove any remaining paint from the brush. Then rinse the brush either with clean paint thinner if removing oil-based paint or water if removing water-based paint

Latex Paint – To remove latex paint that has recently dried, use hot water and dish soap by first washing the brush thoroughly by filling a container with hot water and a couple drops of dish soap. Allow the brush to soak. Swish the brush in the water and press the brush against the edge of the container to loosen the paint. Empty and refill the water if the water gets too dirty. You can also use a comb or utensil to loosen the paint from the brush. Next, rinse well, and let the brush dry.
An alternative to this method and for tougher jobs, is to try using vinegar. With this method, you can heat the vinegar on the stove and soak the brushes in the hot vinegar. Then remove the brushes from the vinegar and allow the brushes to cool, You can use a comb or a wire brush to loosen the paint from the brush, then rinse with water and let dry.

[threesweetscoops]

You should also share how you clean your pieces to avoid dust and lint.

[kcgeckos]

Helga this is awesome! Im familiar with everything you mentioned, however you did a really great job explaining the basics for beginners!:)

[CraftyMints]

I loved the video along with the first one! Can you do a bit of a detailed video for using the toothpicks?! I know there's an unlimited use for these very handy tools, and I'd be glad to see them all together!!;D Thank you!!

[shalomfad]

OMG :D Why are all your charms so perfect??