Hey there! I used to get asked alot on polymer clay, like what tools to get, where I get them etc. Hence, I've decided to type out this post to help out fellow crafters who are interested in polymer clay!
First off, I don't remember when I started out polymer clay, but I do remember how I came into contact with it. I wanted to make something for my friend's birthday, so I thought, 'hey, why not make something out of clay?' And so my journey with polymer clay started from there. I did plenty of research on polymer clay, Youtube and google have been very helpful ^^ . I strongly urge you to research if you're interested in this hobby! It gets slightly annoying if people keep asking questions without first doing their own research.
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Alright, so let's start with the serious stuff!
1) How do you bake your clay?
Polymer clay requires baking to harden, as it is unlike air dry clay which, as its name suggests, air dry. I bought my second hand toaster oven at a shop called 'cash converters'.
Was browsing around and I realised there ain't that many tutorials on making molds for polymer clay use online! So while I was shopping at Daiso (a Japanese dollar store), I picked up some Oyumaru and decided to make a tutorial out of it.
Basically, Oyumaru is a molding material which is reusable and very affordable as well! All you have to do is just place it in hot water and it will soften and become pliable. Easy peasy.
Tadah~~
I have yet to try the mold I made, but once I have the time to try it, I'll update this post again! For those who cannot afford to buy those expensive mold maker, do try out this cheaper alternative! It is definitely a cheaper and easier method of making molds. Besides, if you make a mistake, just place the oyumaru in hot water again and it'll be mold-able again. ^_^
On a side note, remember in my last post I said I wanted a nendoroid? Well, I finally got one!! *excited mode*
Isn't he just adorable?? Introducing Sebby-chan!! He's a character from the anime "Kuroshitsuji' Or "Black Butler". From now on, he will be helping me model all of my clay food! Hehehe :D
Hope y'all benefited from this post!
