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Cleaning Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .008
Polymer clay picks up dust and particles really easy, so it’s good to have some cleaning options. Preparation is the key to minimize the need for cleaning polymer clay! Before I start sculpting, I make sure my work surface is dust free and my hands are clean. I wipe the surface with wet baby wipes…
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Glue for Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .007
Sometimes, you just have to attach polymer clay parts together. Or maybe you need to fix small breakages, things happen. I use cyanoacrylate adhesive or simply put Super Glue for polymer clay! Here’s the particular brand and bottle shape I like to use. It doesn’t dry out quickly and it’s easy to dispense in small…
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Varnishing Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .005
At the start of their crafting journey, a lot of people wonder whether varnishing polymer clay is necessary. The short answer is no! However, there are times when it is beneficial. Polymer Clay Doesn’t Need Varnish Polymer clay hardens into a porous plastic when baked. As is, without any paint, it is safe to keep…
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Product Photography – Tipping Tuesday .001
Today’s crafting tip is super simple! It has to do with an important aspect of every crafter’s life nowadays – product photography. Don’t take 30 photos where 10 will do. You will end up spending more time picking and choosing pictures in post processing. Instead, think of views and angles. While shooting, plan which pictures…
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Cleaning Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .008
Polymer clay picks up dust and particles really easy, so it’s good to have some cleaning options. Preparation is the key to minimize the need for cleaning polymer clay! Before I start sculpting, I make sure my work surface is dust free and my hands are clean. I wipe the surface with wet baby wipes…
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Glue for Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .007
Sometimes, you just have to attach polymer clay parts together. Or maybe you need to fix small breakages, things happen. I use cyanoacrylate adhesive or simply put Super Glue for polymer clay! Here’s the particular brand and bottle shape I like to use. It doesn’t dry out quickly and it’s easy to dispense in small…
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Varnishing Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .005
At the start of their crafting journey, a lot of people wonder whether varnishing polymer clay is necessary. The short answer is no! However, there are times when it is beneficial. Polymer Clay Doesn’t Need Varnish Polymer clay hardens into a porous plastic when baked. As is, without any paint, it is safe to keep…
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Product Photography – Tipping Tuesday .001
Today’s crafting tip is super simple! It has to do with an important aspect of every crafter’s life nowadays – product photography. Don’t take 30 photos where 10 will do. You will end up spending more time picking and choosing pictures in post processing. Instead, think of views and angles. While shooting, plan which pictures…