Even though I have worked with polymer clay for some time, I still learned a lot from your video. Thank you for sharing!

@aceofclay

5 жыл бұрын

That is great to hear! Thank you!

@majapaliga5090

3 жыл бұрын

Yes same!

@dowkinners4106

3 жыл бұрын

@UCuZtRRydaeU2JsIjhlQYgEw fuck off with your spam on a video someone has put their time and effort into. Everyone knows it’s fake spam.

Nice to see a KZreadr who actually knows what they are talking about! Great Information, though I bake Premo for 1 hour rather than 15 minutes to make it much stronger!

@aceofclay

6 жыл бұрын

PolymerClayTutor thanks! That means a lot coming from you. And I’ll have to try that one day 😁

@PolymerClayTutor

5 жыл бұрын

💖 Thanks! Let me know if you notice the difference in strength!

@CandasNichole

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there!! Can you please tell me why my premo cracks? I bake at 275 for 30 mins

@Boredchinchilla

4 жыл бұрын

CandasNichole is your oven temp accurate? Sometimes they can be off by quite a lot. In my opinion I would try a slightly lower temp and thinner layers (that’s something I love about polymer clay-the ability to bake over and over). Another issue may be how well the clay is conditioned; some brands take more work to thoroughly blend the clay ingredients, but all take at least a bit of conditioning. Goodwill usually has pasta machines that people didn’t want for good prices...

@Highlikeheaven89

3 жыл бұрын

@@Boredchinchilla good info! So if I baked something that seems like it needs more time, I can pop it back in, even hours after it's cooled?

I used to be obsessed with polymer clay as a young teen and recently I’ve been wanting to get back into it and watching this video there were at least five times where I was like “oh. OH THATS WHAT I WAS DOING WRONG!” And now I’m even more pumped to get back into sculpting. Thanks!!

“I don’t recommend using original sculpey” Me holding the original sculpey clay my mom just bought for my big project👁👄👁

@sagebrooks6907

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🙏goodluck

@gustavoo3886

2 жыл бұрын

maybe you can do a little handprint sculpture

@GiggleLilly1987

9 ай бұрын

How did your project turn out??

@Liliputian07

6 ай бұрын

sculpey original is fine

@brandonbaty2291

Ай бұрын

My first mistake as well. Lmao Its SO soft and difficult to work with. In my opinion the firmer the better, but I also do fine detail figures. The soft stuff makes it almost impossible. If you are making very cartoony or low detail projects, it may be fine.

"Dads can't use Sculpey III." 😆

5 жыл бұрын

Dad's are based. They know to use Premo 😎

@thomaswedding8476

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahha

@franciscop.garcia9931

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a dad and I'm 16 (Not really a dad).

@rishieshanongkhlaw1914

3 жыл бұрын

@@franciscop.garcia9931 😄

@rishieshanongkhlaw1914

3 жыл бұрын

😝

🙋🏼‍♀️Hi, I wanted to say you had some good tips for beginners and I know that you do what works best for you, so thank you for the information. I am a professional clay artist and have been working with polymer clay for over 20 years now. There is something that I ALWAYS tell my students and that is “don’t glaze your work with clear nail polish”. I know you didn’t get into paints and glazes/varnishes so that would be a good idea for your next video. Unlike you I have and a have worked with EVERY clay on the market. Some are better than others. I also like Premo but my go to clay is Fimo because of the strength when baked. You can mix different brands of clay to get different properties of each. When I want to remove fingerprints and dust I use alcohol or acetone/nail polish remover, or they can be buffed/sanded out with fine grit sandpaper. I also wanted to mention that no one has to buy tools when they start. Toothpicks, wooden dowels, and other throw away items like bottle caps can be used to cut circles and such. Something else I’m sure you just forgot to mention is......if you use a knife or plate to work on or cookie sheet to bake the clay it can not be use for food items again. Also when baking an item if you cover it with foil it will help to prevent burning your clay. I could go on and on but instead I will say if anyone wants any more info on polymer clay I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. I sure that the Ace of Clay has many more tricks up his sleeve he can share with everyone. Thanks for the informative video, I look forward to seeing your next creation. Take care, Dee😁👍

@krabkrabby

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the infos! I want to create a funko pop, but I have absolutely no idea how to start! 😅 So every information is well accepted! I know I must use alluminium foil for the base but have zero ideas on what kind of polymer clay I should use and how, so thanks again.

Thank you so much for teaching newbie to polymer clay age 63 me! I found your advice very helpful, and you made me aware of some equipment that might help someone who is starting out in polymer clay art! I have thought only to do polymer jewelry, but you have inspired me to also try sculpting! It is so terrific that you mentioned using aluminum foil to prefill sculpted parts of a larger design to help keep the clay supported. Using wire also makes sense, and thank you for saying that it would help keep appendages from sagging or breaking off during the baking process! Congrats to you on making such a helpful video! Thank you for taking your time and expense to encourage polymer clay artistry!! I hope you will have a healthy, happy, and successful year 2023 !!! 🤩💓🐢⭐🎺🦀🌲🌈

Honestly since watching all of your vids, it really has made me want to try sculpting. I'm a digital artist, but I've always admired sculpting. You make it seem so easy and I'm really inspired every time I watch your vids!

I have weak hand strength so to "warm up" my primo I run it through my pasta roller on the largest setting. Having it thinner helps me work it out. Hope this helps someone 💜

@margueriteguineheux8139

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm going to try it.

You are an inspiration to me. I'm not new to sculpting but your videos and teachings rekindled my passion for sculpting again. Thank you for all that you do.

Idk if anyone else has said this, but if you don't want to add corn starch to your clay to get rid of some of the tacky-ness, you can also just sammich it between some paper and it'll leech out some of the excess oils in the clay, and make it less tacky. :) Just don't do it for too long, or it'll become dry and crumbly.

@goldielockks8421

Жыл бұрын

Mmm...sammich

the wires are the skeleton, the aluminium foil the muscles and the clay the skin XD

@crepejeanette4918

4 жыл бұрын

Clay anatomy at it's finest.

@msgriffinhive

4 жыл бұрын

I cant use wire is that ok?

@b33tle_g00se

4 жыл бұрын

@@msgriffinhive he be jelly

@fairygodmotheremilyjean

2 жыл бұрын

Do you bake that all inside the clay

@lolobuto1608

2 жыл бұрын

@@fairygodmotheremilyjean yes

Just discovered your videos earlier today. I've been sculpting with Sculpey for probably 15 years on and off. Love the videos. Tons of helpful tips tricks and inspiration. Seeing a lot of things I've been doing either the hard way or flat out wrong.

Thrilled I found this video, I wanted to learn how to use clay years ago. Bought tons of supplies but didn't really know how to use it. Made some beads, tried making different canes, gave up. Now I'm all excited again after finding your videos! Thank you, thank you for taking time to make them!

I discovered polyclay in the mid-90's, and it is my absolute favorite crafting medium, I have a couple of tips to add, Over time, you will accumulate alot of scrap pieces, never ever throw away the uncured junk, it can be used as bulking material, simply create your form, as he did with the foil ball, and cure that, before adding the outer layers and it can be cured in layers, As for curing, you can also dust the surface of your baking sheet with cornstarch so removal doesn't scar the clay surface in contact with the baking sheet, and it doesn't leave an uneven finish, and can be dusted or wiped off easily, Also, it helps to have the oven, or whatever you use for curing, preheated and rather that removing the item at a precise time, turn the heat off instead and allow the oven and pieces to slowly cool together, this ensures the piece will fully cure, and the piece will not burn, as it cures a bit further as it cools. In general, it's a good practice to map out a project before beginning, so any new ideas you have during the process won't interfere with the original plan for the final outcome, instead, make notes of the new ideas, to add to a future project, this saves you from over complicating your process and having a final result that falls short or ends up entirely different than your original goal, and have fun, ❤

I sooooo needed this one Ace. I was a bit confused on the bake & bond, liquid clays, & a couple of the tools. Love your tutorials, thank you so much!

I tattoo and build guitars professionally and was just getting started in sculpting large scale horror busts from monster clay when I happened upon your channel. All I've been doing since with my spare time is sculpting with super sculpey so you aren't lying when you say this stuff is addicting, almost finished with a large full body sculpt of Jason Voorhese and you have really helped me work out the bugs and so many amazing techniques. Your channel is now my favorite, thank you so much.

Wow...! That was the best video I've watched in a long time!! Thanks so much. Great info and thoroughly engaging presentation.

This video inspired me to pick up sculpting with fimo again...thank you! Keep up the great work, I love all of your videos and your amazing artwork!

I just subbed on your giraffe/ dragon video and I am so thankful you put out this video cause I really wanna try this but had no idea how till I saw this so thank you for making this

Thank you for the tips!! I'll be buying supplies soon. The calendar bit was so funny! You're eyes are super cool.

Thank you, thank you! I just started with polymer clay and you’ve answered so many of my questions thank you for doing this video.

Stumbled upon your videos and now I'm hooked! Thanks a lot! Really thinking about trying this out. This video was great and very informative for someone who is new to this art.

I love your personality! “ Dads can’t use sculpey III “ 😆🙌

Thanks for sharing these tips and techniques. I've been working with polymer clay for a few months now, but have a lot to learn. This video was helpful. I smiled in recognition when you held up a calendar... Clay work is completely addictive!

So glad to see you back x

Great video! I’ve already bought all the supplies, and surprisingly they are the ones you recommend!😁 I’m about to start making things and I’m sure I won’t want to stop. Just building things with paper mache has already got me in a very creative mood.

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I just started working polymer clay to make my own beads for my jewelry business. I know it’s not what you do and your work is beautiful but I learned so much!

Thank you. I'm new to using polymer clay. I saw jewelry made from it and now I want to do this. Your video has really helped me understand what I need to do. Good job. Plain and simple!!!👍👍👍👍🙌

Well thank you for helping me start my dream! I am a 2D artist and I’ve done some fiberglass sculpture… been dying to create Jin Sakai figurine and I have to say… you have answers most of my questions on this quick vid. I would be honored to show you what my first creation looks like when done! Keep creating awesomeness my friend. 💕

Thanks for all these great videos. I’m just starting to try out polymer clay and your videos are brilliant!

@aceofclay

6 жыл бұрын

April Christie thanks so much, glad to hear it! Good luck!

So glad I found your channel! I can’t wait to get started!!!

Great video thanks I’m a learner with polymer clay and been into it about two months just learning as I go and this video really helped me understand all the different types of clay and softeners etc! Thanks keep them videos coming please 🙂

"And a calendar to schedule your life out..." I knew I was forgetting something... For real though, I've been sculpting for a few months now and I think I have everything I need but I still learned from this video. This is also good because my best friend wants to get into sculpting too and I'm planning a care package of everything she needs to get her started.

If I ever decide to pick up some clay I will be re-watching this video! and the calendar was a Hoot! Good Stuff!!!

Thank you!!! I'm just getting started, and I really appreciate the input!!😊

I enjoyed this video... I definitely picked up some tips, so I appreciate you starting from the beginning. I, too, love the Sculpey products. Thank you.

strangely enough, all the tools you use started out their lives as dental tools! I got some "old" ones from my dentist because the ones at the craft store are expensive. Of course, "necessity IS the mother of invention", and I'm sure the companies that make them for sculpting are "better". At least they haven't been in someones mouth! lol

@Boredchinchilla

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Woodworth i don’t think the clay companies change them at all tbh. I got a set from the art store as a gift, and i bought a set on a scientific surplus site and the only difference is the company label on the pricier clay version.

@00WatName00

4 жыл бұрын

It actually still is used for dent but not necessarily in someone's mouth. We do use them for wax carving or sometimes in prostho as well. So I can easily buy those at my school lol

Thank you for going through the Sculpey website like you did and giving such descriptive explanations of each type. It looks like I have Sculpey three and I have done really well for years whenever I’ve had a holiday with my kiddos and I are making things and I always noticed how my artistic abilities really come out with this clay. The kids can stand over me and tell me exactly what they want me to do and the next thing I know I have three smiling faces. The more I can learn the better; thank you for making my day! Keep up the good work!

This video is so informative. I really enjoy watching your videos!

YOU are such a help. I SO appreciate your guidance and good info!

Very helpful! Good, basic advice that was just what I needed. Thanks!

What an excelant lesson, thanks so much. You've de-mystified a lot for me. So much advice explained clearly.

Absolutely right about needing to schedule your life LOL I started sculpting recently and here it is 3:12 AM and I just put the clay down 😂 . Love your videos such an inspiration thank you for sharing your talent!

Can’t wait to see more, so helpful. Thankyou 🙂

@aceofclay

6 жыл бұрын

Amelia George thank you! Glad you liked it!

Best video for starting with polymer clay,very informative.

Thank you so much! Loved all info you suggested. Just starting out, so thanks again! Invaluable!

so i just started sculpting again yesterday. The last time i did this i was a kid, and i made some pretty decent work. I never new why i stopped (probably lack of money and supply's) But now I'm 22 and i'm stuck in my house so i decided to start it up again. All your videos have helped with this sculpt ALOT! So thank you so much for doing this and helping me out. Also i really like the ending with the calendar, After starting this sculpt i don't want to stop!

Literally just learned about polymer clay and it's so interesting to me. Thanks for posting these videos!

I love your work. It's wacky and beautiful! My kind of style.

Thank you very much Sir for all of the awesome tips and techniques! This video will be so helpful!!!

you the man! Ace Of Clay!! Thank you for the tips here

Thanks for this. On a whim I picked up a sampler pack of different colored Sculpey at a craft store the other day, and I've really got no idea what to do with it. Thanks for the great tips, I love practical tips and tricks tutorials like this.

Hey Ace thanks for the video I learned so much and I love your sculptures nice job!

Great tutorial, I've used fimo clay in the past which comes in a verity of colors . I'll have to get back into it and do some more . Thanks for your time 👍

Ok, I should have watched your first training video instead of scarecrow. My jaw is still hanging. Your amazing. I hope to learn so much from you. Thank you for taking time to do these tutorials, 🙏

Very helpful!! Exactly all the info i was looking for, thanks!

I decided that I wanna learn how to create nice stuff with Polymer Clay and found out your channel! Soooo happy that you teach details and I will keep checking everything to learn more and more. Thanks for that

@aceofclay

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! You should join my Facebook group Snakes of Clay if you’re looking to get started with clay. 😃

I'm a sculpting student because of Corona I lost access to the school kilns, I am aching to sculpt. So I'm really excited to get into polymer clays! Thank you, you're very informative and descriptive 💕

Subscribed :) just picked up sculpting for a hobby and I love your style... great work 👍

I just discovered you today because your duck/angler fish video was in my "recommended". I've never been so happy with KZread algorhythms or whatever it is. I sincerely think you have a knack for this and you have the potential to make a very successful channel. You can count on my support, that's for sure. Keep up the great content! If you ever begin doing giveaways (for supplies or your pieces etc.) I will be ALL OVER IT. haha

I've just discovered your channel & this seems like a great place to start my clay journey :)

Great tutorial! Please do a tutorial for coulours and painting as well.

Great video! Very well explained and complete,thank you so much

Ha! That last bit mentioning the calander..so true! Just started with clay and cant stop 😂 Thanks great vid, thanks for the info!

I've been watching your videos since the start of the year and just came across this for the first time. The technicalities make so much sense now. I thought bulking was to save on clay but it's also to make sure the clay bakes all the way through instead of using a whole block of clay. Mind is officially blown. lol 😅

This was so helpful!!!!! I’m so keen to start now, thank you :D

Thank you so much for these very useful tips

Greatly appreciate this Tutorial! I’m new to sculpting & polymer clay use. I bought the craft kit from nerdy crafter & found your channel through her. I’ve always wanted to learn sculpting.

I love your videos. I started using Polymer clay about a year ago and did not know anything about it then saw a few KZread videos. And then my eyes got opened up to a whole new world. I found one of your videos about a month ago and love seeing them. Thank you for all the tips you have given. I would like to know if you have a special oven you bake your items in.

Thanks for all the information, I to thought all polymers were the same. After many bracelets breaking, me thinking It was my baking time.your videos are wonderful thanks for sharing your knowledge 💜💜💜💜

I saw your video as a recommendation on KZread and I enjoyed working with normal clay but I cant really get that cured at home. So I decided to order some polymer clay today. I am super excited to use your videos to learn and grow with this :)))

I picked up some polymer clay a few years ago. It sat, in a box, in my closet. Then, late one evening, I came across your KZread channel. Two hours later, I said to myself, "Wow! He's good!" After binge watching your videos, you've made me fall in love with polymer clay. Now, I can't wait to pull out all my clay & tools, and get to sculpting. Have you ever thought of sculpting animals? I look forward to more videos!

I came across your channel through NerdECrafter and I'm so glad I did! Your work is amazing! The way you sculpt drapes and folds is awesome! I used to play around with Fimo when I was a kid but haven't done any sculpting or modelling since. But..... You have inspired me and I've just taken delivery of my first brick of Super Sculpey! Thank you for the inspiration. :)

@HermesToviasEnLineaX

5 жыл бұрын

Could you please share the model and brand of the oven you use? Wanna buy my first one and I don't know where to start. Thanks a lot for sharing your knwoledge.

me and my mom are going to (attempt to) make a clay nativity set. wish us luck, please.

@lakapatejana

4 жыл бұрын

How did it go??

@heidikindon5182

4 жыл бұрын

We’re still working on it. We should be done by mid summer

@iliana3977

4 жыл бұрын

how did it turn out?

Thank you for the advice sir, this video was VERY helpful 😋☺️

The calendar part made me laugh so hard 😂 cant wait to test that theory!!!

This was actually quite helpful, thank you!

Finger print tip.. Omg gold buddy.. pure gold

Great video just what I needed!

You are amazing! Thank you so much for your tips. Love your videos! ❤️🤗

Thank you 😊 I’m a beginner. It’s down to the point informative I appreciate 😀

Thanks for the tip! Will keep them in mind next time I'm working with clay!:)

after watching the little nightmares clay video I created my own and now I really want to make it with clay! I love your content and will be making a sculpture soon!

I love your work! I've watched a couple of your videos and am just exploring sculpting at this point. (I'm actually in the process of making my first real piece and looking for advice at each step... great plan, right?) Most sculptors seem to focus on little things, jewelry and stuff like that. You're the first one I've found that actually sculpts objects. I'm more interested in sculpting decor and useful items, which is a little more in line with your work. Although, I don't claim to be an artist, like you. Just a hobbyist. Thanks for all the tips!

You just earned a subscriber! Thank you for sharing ur tricks & tips 😊

I use the tip of a fingernail clipper handle as a sculpting tool. I just started using it years ago and it works for me. I saw a great sculptor named Tom Clark using tooth picks as tools. He made Gnomes and other kinds of figures.

Thank you sooooooo much for this useful information

This is very helpful. Thanks!

Hey bud, I found your channel a few months ago when I needed to make eyes for a 3D print. You were the polymer clay eye guy. Didn't realize how good your other videos were until yesterday. Damn bro. Awsome work. I can't wait to watch your teeth tutorial so my prints can have chompers.

Awesome video and good info for beginners you know your stuff❤❤❤

@aceofclay

6 жыл бұрын

Sonya's Craft Studio thank you! Glad ya liked it 😊

Anthony your videos are inspiring me to try sculpting with these materials. Do you have a more recent/ updated video like this one? Thanks!!

Thank you for this video!! Needed it.

I absolutely love the work you do. It’s so addicting to watch and I envy your skill wishing I could do this! Have you ever thought of doing super heroes?

awesome review ,loved the tips ,thank you.

My dude you are awesome. You got me ready to make some epic stuff. After a trip to walmart ofcourse. Also that aluminum foil tip will definitely be put to heavy use

You are my favorite polymer clay artist!!!

this is perfect info, i used air dry and my sculptures wouldn't last long, unless it had 50 coats of gloss i have premo, but i wasn't sure how to use it but, now i have a perfect idea on how to use it! thank you very much man !

@b33tle_g00se

4 жыл бұрын

I like squirrels too

Really helpful video! I've only used air drying clay but am curious about working with polymer clay.

Thank you for the advice, I've been working with natural air dry clay, the difference it's a complete different game