5 different ways to add color to polymer clay

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#5waystocolorpolymerclay
UPDATE: I forgot to add that if you choose to brush micas onto baked clay and want a really rich color, it's best to do so by first brushing mod podge, Tack It, or polycrylic onto your piece to secure the mica color.
Hi there and welcome to my channel! My name is Rachel Tintle and I am the owner and designer behind "The Creative Siren"
Today I will be going over 5 different ways to color your polymer clay. Take note that you can definitely use other things to color your clay than what I will be going over here, these are just a few ways that I found and are also fairly simple to do.
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  • @noorkaddoura7945
    @noorkaddoura79452 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soo much for this video! I'm still an absolute beginner and I really can't afford to buy clay in every color I need :')

  • @SavageCharms

    @SavageCharms

    Жыл бұрын

    Exfreakingactly! ❤

  • @lailaasif4446

    @lailaasif4446

    11 ай бұрын

    It is literally the same case for me

  • @rachelboland3615
    @rachelboland36152 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Rachel. Will definitely use the mica way and the pastels.

  • @ruthtrefethen4171
    @ruthtrefethen41712 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad I found this video....it is so helpful when you really dont know much about clay or all the colors are gone! Thank you so much for sharing this information with us!💙💛💗🔵💚👍😊

  • @nessaforreal8284
    @nessaforreal82842 жыл бұрын

    HOLEY MOLEY!!!😂 You are a life saver!! I was pulling my hair out cause I didn’t know what I was doing I’m barely starting with polymer clay lol thank you so much! 💕💕💕 also you got my subscribe this is the first video I watched from your channel now I’m watching them all, they are so helpful!!👍🏼👍🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍🏼👍🏼

  • @cindyspurse871
    @cindyspurse8715 ай бұрын

    super helpful!! i was going to use paint today and bake tonight, now im going the micca powder route

  • @resinanter
    @resinanter2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Can't wait for my clay to arrive now , I have alot of ideas now of how to colour it! Thank you!

  • @laurewinkelmans9501
    @laurewinkelmans9501 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, this was helpful as a polymer clay beginner.

  • @saraabigailmateoozorio9378
    @saraabigailmateoozorio93783 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video. Straight to the point, very helpful.

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! 💜

  • @rajag7263
    @rajag7263 Жыл бұрын

    You made my work easy. Thank you so much.

  • @tarapiglet
    @tarapiglet8 ай бұрын

    AMAZING! 😍

  • @kirbysnortfarts9819
    @kirbysnortfarts98197 ай бұрын

    Wonderful video! SO MUCH GOOD INFO!!!!

  • @SunShine-tz3hm
    @SunShine-tz3hm7 ай бұрын

    This is truly useful thanks a lot for the effort ❤

  • @sonyaplunkett7418
    @sonyaplunkett74183 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for doing this video. It really helped.

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it helped 🥰

  • @laocchi
    @laocchi9 ай бұрын

    OMG you are awesome thanks so much!

  • @ruthtrefethen4171
    @ruthtrefethen41712 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this with us. Coloured clay has been difficult to get but I tried a couple of eays to make a deep but bright hue of purple but couldn't find out why it came out dull and more wine colored. I appreciate that it will help me to save money by making my own. THANK YOU!💙💛💚😊👍🌟

  • @whitneykopsie9772
    @whitneykopsie97723 жыл бұрын

    Never knew about Simply Sarah’s. Going to need to check them out.

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Definitely do. I love her mica flakes

  • @minkiinflorida5584
    @minkiinflorida55849 ай бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @SavageCharms
    @SavageCharms Жыл бұрын

    Super helpful video! I’m just starting with polymer clay (as in, I just received my first brick of Sculpey yesterday), and I already have 90+ bottles of alcohol ink. I’m super excited to try it with the clay. Have you tried any of the metallics or pearls, and if so, how effective were they? Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge with us! ⭐️❤️🥰

  • @kateapple1
    @kateapple1 Жыл бұрын

    You can also add any kind of shimmery nail powder, not glitter, glitter is too 3-D, but you can use really fine dust they use for the chromatic nails. You ALSO believe it or not-can mix acrylic paint into it too. Just make sure it’s not wet wet when you’re done but resembles clay consistency

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    Жыл бұрын

    Mica powders and nail powders are one in the same. Also, I cover acrylic paints in the video as well 🫶

  • @goilo888
    @goilo8886 ай бұрын

    Would like to have seen some oil paint mixing as well, but this was very helpful.

  • @laocchi
    @laocchi9 ай бұрын

    My favorite are all of them LOL!!

  • @fahmidalia4719
    @fahmidalia47192 жыл бұрын

    Is it compulsory to seal polymer clay after backing if I stain them with any of the methods you showed? Very useful video 💜

  • @michellecowell2654
    @michellecowell26543 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the alcohol inks....very helpful ,thanks from the UK 👍🇬🇧

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too 💜

  • @Nathanpook1999

    @Nathanpook1999

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi! For the alcohol inks, after its evaporated and youve baked it, lets say for jewelry, do you need to seal the clay or would it be fine on its own?

  • @Ryx777
    @Ryx777 Жыл бұрын

    If you roll out the clay thinner and/or put it between paper, would the acrylic paint dry quicker or do you risk something else going wrong??

  • @pinehillart
    @pinehillart8 ай бұрын

    I’m a little late to the part here but I’m new and very much appreciate this video. Thank you! When using either the dye or acrylic, you say to let it dry (acrylic about 5 days), (ink about 3 or 4 hours) - what about working with it? If I try to work with either right after, will it leach onto my hands? Can’t feature sculpting with gloves. Hope you see this. 😊

  • @denieseharrell6690
    @denieseharrell66902 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the iridescent powder on top of the alcohol ink??

  • @dankolord
    @dankolord3 ай бұрын

    btw, after using pastels or crayons on your clay do you varnish your sculptures?

  • @yuukil0l684
    @yuukil0l6843 жыл бұрын

    How long does polymer clay take to dry with acrylic paints?

  • @hiima2860
    @hiima28603 ай бұрын

    Can I use china ink? But mix with alcohol? Planning on tinting a smaller piece just for the accessories of the doll i plan on making for my project.

  • @nicolemills947
    @nicolemills9473 жыл бұрын

    Can you mix patina paint with polymer clay?

  • @PBadasie
    @PBadasie Жыл бұрын

    When I was younger I did a similar thing were I mixed markers with prestic.

  • @tdubbs4915
    @tdubbs49157 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Can you use food colouring?

  • @pearljenner3914
    @pearljenner39142 жыл бұрын

    Hi, brilliant tutorial. Could I ask if you’ve experienced any fading with the alcohol inks after time? Thank you 😊

  • @SavageCharms

    @SavageCharms

    Жыл бұрын

    I was just wondering the same. I would guess that spraying the finished piece with UV protection would keep the color from fading. But that’s pure speculation on my part! 🤞🏻

  • @TitusChristina
    @TitusChristina3 жыл бұрын

    Hi this was a very helpful video. Quick question. Can I use oil pastels instead of soft pastels?

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, as far as I am aware you certainly can though I have never personally done it 💜

  • @alicialee7340
    @alicialee73403 жыл бұрын

    can i use other crayon merk?

  • @zahrabouchlaghem4901
    @zahrabouchlaghem490125 күн бұрын

    I have a question please, isn't using acrylic paint a little bit dangerous? I mean later on doesn't it dry even while shaping it even before using the oven? And even after doesn't it have some cracks in it ?

  • @yeahgirl11
    @yeahgirl113 жыл бұрын

    Are pastels colorfast once they get into the clay? I'd like to be to color stuff without it starting to look weird after a fed months.

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    I apologize for the delay, I posted a reply but it didn't upload. 😭 My experience so far with coloring clay has been very positive. I have yet to experience any fading or bleeding. Though if your piece is exposed to direct sun light for a prolonged period of time, there will definitely be some fading.

  • @JustARandomOnTheWeb
    @JustARandomOnTheWeb3 жыл бұрын

    What about oil paint instead of acrylic? Would it still need to leave it? Also what about scraping dry water colour paints the same technique as the pastel?

  • @SavageCharms

    @SavageCharms

    Жыл бұрын

    Oooh…the dry watercolor idea is really interesting. Did you ever try it, and if so did it work?

  • @saradeshazer2174
    @saradeshazer21743 жыл бұрын

    Do you happen to know if used chameleon micas would the color shift still come through? Would you need to base you clay black first?

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    The color shift will absolutely come through and you definitely don't have to have a base. Just lightly brush it onto raw clay and it should show up beautifully.

  • @SavageCharms

    @SavageCharms

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh my GOD, color shift paint is a brilliant idea! Thanks for the tip! ⭐️❤️

  • @Ash-nk8lk
    @Ash-nk8lk6 ай бұрын

    Can I use resin pigments?

  • @anupamagalappaththi1955
    @anupamagalappaththi19552 жыл бұрын

    Can I use food colouring

  • @kmaslimes8504
    @kmaslimes85042 жыл бұрын

    Hey love I have a question if you use acrylic paint or food coloring do you still have to wait a week for it to dry? if you making sprinkles for your slime coz you not making clay sculptures

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would not recommend using food coloring with polymer clay as it does contain sugar and that can hinder the curing process. And yes, when using acrylic paint to color clay, you should still wait a week for all the water to evaporate from your clay before baking no matter what you plan to use your sprinkles for. Hope that helps 💜

  • @kmaslimes8504

    @kmaslimes8504

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheCreativeSiren thank you so much for the quick response

  • @sunny_studios8686
    @sunny_studios86862 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! But I have a question, does this work on sculpey clay?

  • @SavageCharms

    @SavageCharms

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes.

  • @sampriest8430
    @sampriest84303 жыл бұрын

    For the ones you didn’t use alcohol ink on, to soften it, can you just add alcohol? I’ve never done any of this before but am wanting to try 😁

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think if you're looking to just soften the clay to make it easier to work with, it would be much better to use a drop of baby oil or clay softener.

  • @sampriest8430

    @sampriest8430

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheCreativeSiren awesome! Thank you 😊

  • @sheemakhan4738
    @sheemakhan47382 жыл бұрын

    Oil paints remain??

  • @Superduper666
    @Superduper666 Жыл бұрын

    I've used clay right after I put paint into it without a problem.

  • @diamondmonet4560
    @diamondmonet45602 жыл бұрын

    Could you also place the clay with acrylic paint, on a piece of paper to try to dry it out as well? Just out of curiosity.

  • @diamondmonet4560

    @diamondmonet4560

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also if you paint the baked clay how long should you wait before epoxy?

  • @kristibbradshaw
    @kristibbradshaw8 ай бұрын

    I wonder if you just put the paint on top of the clay and let it dry before neading it, so the water evaporated; could you use it right away????

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    7 ай бұрын

    It would probably take a lot longer to get to the desired color that way of at all. But give it a go. I'd be interested to hear what you discover. 💜

  • @lmnopopsicle
    @lmnopopsicle Жыл бұрын

    What brand of translucent clay are you using? It looks nice and firm

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    Жыл бұрын

    All the supplies are listed in the description of the video 💜

  • @cynmcmillan382
    @cynmcmillan3827 ай бұрын

    Have you tried painting the acrylic paint onto a flattened piece of the clay and letting it dry, then knead it into the clay? Just a thought, I haven't tried it yet, but it makes sense.

  • @cynmcmillan382

    @cynmcmillan382

    7 ай бұрын

    Also, I just got 4 colors of chameleon color shifting acrylics I can't wait to try it with!

  • @Tanuexist

    @Tanuexist

    4 ай бұрын

    Hey did the acrylics work out?? I'm a beginner and an update will help me a lot. Thanks

  • @JustARandomOnTheWeb
    @JustARandomOnTheWeb3 жыл бұрын

    What if you melt the crayon to liquid form before mixing it in?

  • @TheCreativeSiren

    @TheCreativeSiren

    3 жыл бұрын

    I personally haven't tried that but I would say give it a go. And if you do try it and it works, please let me know 💜

  • @leipearl5092
    @leipearl5092 Жыл бұрын

    Can I use a normal white polymer clay to mix with acrylic paint?

  • @catroe

    @catroe

    Жыл бұрын

    Mhm

  • @SuperRocketdog1
    @SuperRocketdog1 Жыл бұрын

    Great video…..thank you …I might only use alcohol inks.👍💕🥰🐶🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧

  • @Dualitysgaminggrotto
    @Dualitysgaminggrotto Жыл бұрын

    I ordered mine from Latvia 😂😂. No joke

  • @Ginn31
    @Ginn31 Жыл бұрын

    I added acrylic paint to my polymer clay and it started getting really chalky. No matter the amount, or color, or brand, the clay all become chalky and dry. I used Mont Marte acrylic paint and polymer clay.

  • @rynessab5349

    @rynessab5349

    Жыл бұрын

    Which brand of clay did you use

  • @liouxliouxisgod
    @liouxliouxisgod2 жыл бұрын

    Mica is pronounced MEEK-UH not mike-ah. What it is is pure pigment, mica is in most cosmetics, or really most things with color. love your video- would like to see how shading skin would look with mica (blushing, shading in crevices etc)

  • @chynaanderson494

    @chynaanderson494

    9 ай бұрын

    No, it's pronounced Mike-Uh. Google it.

  • @Chickenman2005
    @Chickenman20053 жыл бұрын

    I need clay I'll stick in the phone for chenosed

  • @susane945
    @susane9456 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thanks. 👍🙂 My only criticism is that you probably really only needed two drops of the alcohol ink because the rest was just wasted on your gloves! If people used these things SPARINGLY the World would be a much better place!

  • @user-do7xq9vx7s
    @user-do7xq9vx7s8 ай бұрын

    She said water is naturally cold

  • @swastikadutta8183
    @swastikadutta81832 жыл бұрын

    Can we use food colouring 😂😂😂

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