![]() ![]() Now you can make DIY glow-in-the-dark polymer clay. Well, times have changed and we now have access to so many cool craft materials. I made a few things, but wasn’t too thrilled with the poor glow duration. So when I learned there was glow-in-the-dark polymer clay I was ecstatic. That seemed like the coolest thing ever! When I started making money of my own, I wasted no time in buying glow-in-the-dark dinosaur stickers (their skeletons glowed) and I even collected glowing toys for a while. More and more jewelry artists are exploring polymer clay, so have a look at our blog post about making polymer clay jewelry as a creative side hustle.Īs always, we love to see your creative projects so please tag us on social media using and hashtag #creativityawaits! For more handy tips, sign up to our email newsletter with the ‘Sign Me Up’ button at the bottom of the page.I remember being ten years old and seeing the ads for glow-in-the-dark toys and stickers in the back of comic books. There are so many wonderful artists out there doing exciting and varied things with polymer clay. Both acrylic and oil paints have been recommended for painting onto polymer clay, but it’s important to test out your paints and experiment first to see what works! Not all polymer clays are the same and some might react differently to paints. It’s not necessary to varnish polymer clay, but it can be helpful in changing the finish and adding extra protection. ![]() These varnishes are usually water-based and come in a satin, matt or gloss finish. In terms of varnish, polymer clay varnish is best as it has been made specifically to suit the clay. Finish your projectĮven after you’ve baked your clay there is still plenty that you can do with it – sand it, carve it, varnish it, file it, paint it, drill holes in it – the list goes on. If you are planning to paint anything over your baked clay, make sure that it has cooled down completely first and then clean off your sculpture with alcohol – this will help your varnish or paint stick. Once the clay has been baked, it becomes stronger and resistant to scratches and breakage, but it’s important to make sure the clay has been baked for long enough to ensure that it’s fully cured. Translucent colours will probably become more translucent after baking. The clay holds shape and texture well and won’t shrink during baking, but you might notice a slight shift in colour – this depends on the colour and brand of clay. This keeps them from sticking or browning. A great tip when baking is to place your pieces on a silicone baking mat, or even normal baking paper. Polymer clay can be baked in a regular oven following the baking instructions on the package. ![]() Colours can be mixed to create unique, custom shades as well as interesting marbled effects. Place a heavy book on top and leave for a few hours until the clay consistency is how you want it. If your clay does get too oily and soft, you can put a rolled-out layer of the clay between two sheets of white paper. If your clay is particularly dry or hard, clay softener can be added to get it to a more manageable consistency, but don’t add too much or it might make the clay sticky and difficult to work with. Gently warming the clay in your hands can help soften it too. Polymer clay can start off quite firm – to soften it you can work it with your hands or roll it through a clay press (similar to a pasta machine). ![]()
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