Polymer Clay Review | Sculpey III | Sculpey Premo | FIMO Professional | FIMO Soft | Kato Polyclay

Comparison of the most popular Polymer Clay Brands: Cernit | Kato Polyclay | FIMO Professional | FIMO Soft | Sculpey Premo | Sculpey Souffle | Sculpey III

Polymer Clay Brands Comparison | Polymer Clay Types

In this video I go over 7 of some of the most popular types of polymer clay and discuss their properties so that you can make a better informed choice in terms of which polymer clay brand is best for you to purchase. Some clays are better designed for specific clay techniques like canning while others are better suited for individual preferences. For instance, those with arthritic hands may want softer clays, or jewelry makers may want firmer clays that bake with a professional sheen or those with really hot hands may want a clay that is harder and won't get too sticky.

Jennifoo's List of Recommended Tools:
MARCATO Atlas 150 Pasta Machine (this is the machine I use!):
Sculpey Clay Blades 3 Set Pack (for general cutting):
Tissue Blades (dedicated thin & sharp blade for cane slicing)
Sculpey Satin Glaze (for sealing surface treatments):
Acrylic Roller and Tiny Hole Cutter Set:
Large Circle Cutters:
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Breakdown of the Polymer Clay Types:

Cernit
All purpose clay that creates a luminous, porcelain-like finish. One of the best translucent clays that doesn't get too sticky. Cernit Applications/Uses: Favored among doll-makers. Hand-sculpted pieces with lots of color blending (translucency & softness increases ability to color blend). Jewelry & Faux Stones. In surface treatments: paints, silk screening, alcohol inks, chalks, powders, and varnish. Cernit Metallic & Shiny are great for mica shift technique.

Sculpey III
Nice soft clay for beginners to make simple sculptures or figures and for softening harder clays. Don't use if complexity & durability is a requirement. Sculpey III Applications/Uses: Viable alternative to firmer clays. Great for projects with density and bulk. Simple sculptures or figures. Adding to color blends. Mix in with harder clays to make them more pliable.

Sculpey Premo
Great medium-firm all purpose clay for beginners. Favored among jewelry makers with its durability, ability to retain detail & slight sheen when baked. Sculpey Premo Applications/Uses: Jewelry Making. Faux Stones, Cartoon Figurines, Home Décor (vase & cutlery decoration), Sculptures, & Detailed Pieces. Most clay techniques (including surface techniques). All-purpose polymer clay & very versatile. Easy starter clay for beginners.

Sculpey Souffle
Great soft and stretchy clay that bakes with strength & durability for lightweight applications. Easy on anthric hands. Sculpey Souffle Applications/Uses: Lightweight Applications. High quality clay that's easy on arthritic hands. Jewelry Making & Knitting Techniques (it also takes paint very well). Chunky Figurines (too soft for detailed sculpting). Mokume Gane Technique because it slices easy with little distortion.

FIMO Professional (rebranded from FIMO Classic)
Firm, all-around clay for both beginners & professionals. Works in mildly cold/warm climates & trying out nearly all clay techniques. FIMO Applications/Uses: Great versatile clay for beginners to test out all clay techniques before investing in specialized clays. Professional quality clay for artist. Works in both warm & cold climates (however if overworked, can get sticky). Jewelry, Faux Stones, Canning, Stamping, Cartoon Figurines, Home Décor, Sculpting. Creating thin layers without tearing.

FIMO Soft
Alternative to firmer clays, that holds it shape well & conditions quickly. All-purpose clay for beginners/amateur artist at the hobby level. FIMO Soft Applications/Uses: Embellishments, Cartoon Figurines, Home Décor & Beads. Excellent for use with rubber stamps because it holds its shape well. Superior shelf life for cannings (canes made from softer clays are easier to recondition) All-purpose soft polymer clay.

Kato Polyclay
Firm, all-purpose & professional quality clay for those with warm hands. Works exceptionally well for canning, faux stones, fine details & crisp lines.
Kato Applications/Uses: Works well in hot climates. Best clay for canning as it resists color blending. Precise Faux Stones & Beads with accurate color. Fine Detail Work including Strong Detailed Sculptures. Thin layers without tearing. All purpose clay for all clay techniques (with some exceptions).

Contents of this video
0:00​ - Introduction
0:44 - Cernit Polymer Clay Review
2:15 - Sculpey III Review
3:16 - Sculpey Premo Review
4:36 - Sculpey Souffle Review
5:37 - FIMO Polymer Clay Review
6:30 - FIMO Soft Review
7:22 - Kato Polyclay Review

Music:
Sunset (Prod. by Lukrembo)

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[esseanime]

Finally! Someone who really goes into full detail on the clays. I love that you added the hammer test, cuz I refuse to sell easily broken pieces.

[Jennifooclay]

Sorry for the late upload! I strive to upload videos every Tuesday, and Thursday if possible. The was an ice storm that took out the power for 3 days, but i'm back now!

[calicomykat]

i absolutely love and appreciate that you typed and showed every single detail for us thank you so much!!

[melraggedy]

Your my new favorite polymer clay channel

[SmokiWonKenobi]

I use a small neo dynium magnet to hold my handle in firmer

[Eikenblue]

Thank you so much for this! Hard to find good info out there😮‍💨

[frankwoods]

Primo sculpey vs Fimo pro? (For humanoid characters with small details)

[walkingpureheart]

Just ordered sculpey 3 an not regret it for my needs but the grandchildren will love it lol

[RosasUtopia]

Hello Jennifoo, would you please consider creating a tutorial on mixing colors for Kato Clay?

[missgreen]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I love this review. Have you used Fimo Leather Effect and Fimo Effect? If so, will you share your thoughts?

[texasceechelle]

Thanks for the video. Informative. Faux is pronounced “pho or foh” with a long “O.” I’ll check out some of your other videos.

[dobruywaldios]

I appreciate the video but i'm still not sure which one I should choose. I make figurines. I'm looking for something easy to work with because my hands are pretty weak, I don't want it to harden easily in room temperature, because i sure do take my time working with my crafts, but I still want it to hold detail. Somebody give me advice

[kathyjones]

I'm going to have to mix with translucent since it is crumbs and clay to soft. So my canes get mushy

[kimwoodbury]

I'm about to try polymer clay for the first time, but I don't know how durable my project (not jewelry and mostly inside/in a purse or backpack) needs to be.

[maiaallman]

Thank you for sharing the info succinctly.

[legitcrazydope]

I know that you said cernit has a transluscent finish. Would it work well with mod podge matte and/or glossy finish?

[murphchris]

I made the mistake by buying sculpey III which I used to make a brooch or badge with and it broke like a biscuit.

[manpotrait]

Thank friend for this video.. I m like use polymer clay ❤❤❤

[jacquelinedavis]

Kia Ora from what is your opinion please on DU-KIT Many Thanks

[lesliegulyas]

Very informative and thank you so much.