Hi Shana Clarke, use a baby wipe or a cloth with some rubbing alcohol on it to clean the lint and hairs off your clay. That will help.

@I_love_readin_bl

4 жыл бұрын

PolymerClayTutor how do i hide the body

Hi Suguna Srinivas, I use acetone to remove fingerprints on baked beads. For raw clay I'd rather use rubbing alcohol because it is much less smelly and nicer to use. GO to my blog (link in description) and use the search box at the top of the page to fine most answers to your polymer clay questions. Thanks for commenting!

I like to smooth off my pieces with a tiny bit of liquid polymer clay on a silicone brush. Works wonders.

@PolymerClayTutor

8 жыл бұрын

Good Tip!

@Certainlycaroline

8 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try your tip, lilithmarleen. Thank you.

@ilariadanna7308

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad liquid poly clay is impossible to find right now because everyone is sold out of it for some odd reason.

Baby wipes are great to smooth the beads, or clean them before baking, I use them also to clean the roller and pasta machine between two colors. I actually place them in the pasta machine and roll them out like the clay. Thanks for the tips!

I use cling wrap. Putting it over the piece and then smoothing

.... i just want to say........ the camera man is your husband right? well, if he is, i just wanted to say: wow. he is amazing with that camera!!!!! not shaky, he is able to get good focus, and when he 'sways' it, it just looks amazing!!! i wanted to point this out because he probably does not get the credit he deserves.

@DougLietz

8 жыл бұрын

+Nyan Gproductions - thank you :-)

@alimery07

4 жыл бұрын

Well your husband replied but your not gonna reply SMH 🤦‍♂️

@milkyway6812

4 жыл бұрын

@@alimery07 mabye she didn't see it

@alimery07

4 жыл бұрын

Agneta Rupšytė yeah but that means she’s not even looking in her in box

@Elk3rs

4 жыл бұрын

Ali-Mery you need to calm down lol she doesn’t owe you a reply

Thank you for your question! Although I do love to get questions from everyone, it has become impossible for me to answer them personally on my social media sites because of the sheer number of questions that come in. The only place I am able to answer questions now is at my blog (link in description). Use the search box there to find the appropriate post to ask your question on and either myself or another member will do our best to help. Thanks for commenting!

Hi Avery Dunnican, thank you so much for your questions! There's a lot to learn about polymer clay, too much for this tiny little box. The best thing to do is go to my blog (link in description) and use the search box there to find the answers to any polymer clay questions you may have. Have fun!

the back of a teaspoon is a good smoother. You an also put on latex gloves and then cut out the palms so that the fingers are still on but air can circulate.

I read the title and thought it was a tutorial for criminals

I use just the two or three fingers of the latex gloves when I am ready to pick it up off the paper or put it in the oven. I cut them off and roll it down my finger a bit to hold them on ( Note: they have to fit tight in the first place.)

Thank you Lina Never! I don't work with Fimo Soft very often, but it could be that the cornstarch is 'attaching' itself to the clay like it does to Kato Polyclay. Try using Baking Soda instead and see if that makes a difference. Each brand acts a little different so you will need to test, test, test. Good luck!

@LINANEVER

10 жыл бұрын

thanks for your answer :) I'l try soda next time. And I just wanted to share with you, that I fixed my problem with baby oil :) just tried and it worked :)

@marie8203

8 жыл бұрын

+PolymerClayTutor would it be wise to use like an electric nail sander on the finish product to remove any flaws?

You answered one of my long time questions: fingerprints. Thank you.

Hi Ally (watercrystal9panfu), I get annoyed by dust in my clay too! I will do a video on it one day soon, but a great trick is to wipe the dirty clay with a baby wipe or paper towel with rubbing alcohol on it. Hope that helps!

Hi silky black, that's a great question! Most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!

Hi שיראל דאנה I have a video coming up this month that deals with clay that gets dirty from dirty pasta machines and dirty hands. Make sure you are subscribed to our channel so you don't miss them when they come out. Thanks for commenting!

Thanks guys for sharing your fingerprint removal tips! Keep em coming! :)

I use the non-latex gloves. They don't get as sweaty and they are a lot easier since I tend to do more rounded and finger-molded shapes.

Hi, I thought baby oil works well too. To avoid getting it on my hands, I dip a q-tip into the oil and run it over my clay to smooth out any finger prints 😸

Hi Emily Kreuzter, it may be stored in an incompatible container or wrap and have reacted and became sticky.This question and most questions related to anything polymer clay have already been answered at my blog (link in Description). If you type your keyword into the search box on my blog you should be able to find your answers quite quickly! Thanks for commenting!

Thank you so much. I am new to working with polymer clay and I have been having a lit of problems with finger prints

Hi maySguitar! I got those storage drawers at Canadian Tire here in Canada, but there are lots of places online and in the states where you can get units like these. I have filmed a video showing how I store polymer clay that will be coming up soon. Make sure to subscribe, so you don't miss it! Thanks for your comment!

Thanks, needed these kind of tips for my clay project.

Yes DeeEll86442, acetone works very well for 'melting' off any imperfections on baked polymer clay. I was thinking of doing a quick demo on that anyway, so thanks for the reminder! The things I don't like about it though are the smell, the fact that it can be a bit of a pain to find the pure stuff, and it is so highly flammable. But it definitely works in those hard to sand places!

Just found your videos. Fantastic info and help. Thanks for doing these. You are wonderful!

Hi bubbles26, like I just said to another commenter have a video coming up this month that deals with clay that gets dirty from dirty pasta machines and dirty hands. Make sure you are subscribed to our channel so you don't miss them when they come out. Thanks for commenting!

I've found that when I use pigments on my clay like pearl ex the use of the paint brush and powder removes a lot of fingerprints. I know not every project will require powdered pigment, but maybe the use of a paintbrush in general would help smooth things out.

Hi Obot1121, yes wearing a tight fitting rubber or latex glove will work just fine for preventing fingerprints. I just don't like to wear them because my hands get way too sweaty in them. Thanks for commenting!

I use parchment paper, wax paper and/or cling wrap to help keep finger prints off my clay. Extremely useful when trying to press two pieces together. If there is a big imperfection I spray a bit of alcohol (or water) and lint free pads (the kind you find at a nail or beauty store). I found the baby wipes leave lint behind. Plus it helps wipe of small flecks of debris. Love watching your tips! TFS

Hi, thank you very much. This was very helpful!

omg you you are awesome and saved my clays life!

Thank you it was very helpful as usual.

Hi Jake Aran, yeah the cornstarch does leave a powdery residue on the clay, but it does wash off easily with water. Rubbing alcohol works well too if that is what you prefer. Thanks for commenting!

Hi vivianvideos, sure you can use baby powder to smooth your beads instead of cornstarch as long as it isn't too gritty, it should be fine. Thanks for commenting!

I picked up the polyform sander recently, best tool ever! Sanding is sooooo much faster and it is very easy to use. Down side to it is it seems to chew threw the batteries, may just be my rechargeable not charging fully too, plan to get some new ones and see how they go.

Hi bellaschoneveld28, yes I have heard of Cernit, but I haven't had the chance to work with it yet. Will try and pick some up on my next trip to the USA since I haven't seen it here in Canada yet. Thanks for commenting!

This is really nice!!! I appreciate this video! Thanks!

I agree with Nicole! A "work space tour" ( so-called by many other clay artists lol) would be amazing and I would definitely watch that. Some people looooove that

@PolymerClayTutor

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks ShineYClayStuffs for the suggestion! I have already added it to the list of videos to shoot... just haven't decided whether or not I should clean it up first or let you guys see it all messy? :)

Your polymer clay station is gorgeous!

Thank you for your ideas in the video. I usually use parchment paper to et rid of fingerprints...

Hi G. Eswariya, Fimo is just the name of one of the brands of polymer clay, so yes you can use it for what you learn from my videos. Thanks for commenting!

I like to use a small rounded top flat sable paint brush to smooth out the clay.

Thank you so much for this! :)

Thank you so much!

GREAT video tip Cindy!!!

Hi, your video tutorials are amazing, I was happy to find this one. I made some beads (FIMO soft) and removed fingerprints with cornstarch, but after baking my beads they all became white. I've tried to wash them with water, clean with alcohol and it helps only for a second. What could I do to remove white and return colors to my beads?

This was super helpful thank you so much I am new to polymer clay and I am getting fingerprints over my designs

Hi may I ask what causes white specs/ patches on my polymer clay project after baking? Thank you so much in advance😊

Thank you for this! I've been making little charms and have such a problem with fingerprints sticking around. I'm going to try the water before I make my next batch :) Do you use distilled/filtered water or tap water? Ours is a little hard, so I don't know if I should use it on the polymer clay.

Great tip Cindy thanks I also tried latex gloves...maybe 3 or 4 times but they made my hands sweat too then I learned about finger cots, my pharmacist gets them in packs of 100 they cost around $3.50...but water is almost free - so there you go - next time I'm going to try this new trick you've gifted us with btw burled wood is so pretty and I'm looking forward to learning this faux tech when you get all the bumps worked out

Hi Cindy....When i clean the pc with rubbing alcohol do i have to wait for it to dry before baking it right?.....Thanx in advance I love your videos I've learned so much! :)

Great tutorial.

Such useful advice -- thank you. I also want to get things as well done as possible before I bake them. I do wear gloves, but unless they fit perfectly, they can leave wrinkle prints! :)

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Very good tips, thank you! I used to get rid of the fingerprints using baby wipe but now I'm gonna try the water spray as it will be surely less messy. :)

I love how helpfull your videos are!

@PolymerClayTutor

9 жыл бұрын

Patricia Vasconcellos thank you :)

Thanks for the video Cindy! I use rubbing alcohol and a qtip mostly :)

I know some people also use a q-tip soaked in rubbing alcohol and just wipe the finger prints away. (also some dirt particals)

Great video and good ideas of the fingerprints on clay

Hi delilah collings, I like the Sculpey Style and Detail Tool Set. There are three double ended tools with rubber blending tips on one end and metal ball stylus tools on the other. They are easy to find in your favourite craft store like Michaels or online. Hope that helps!

I love your videos. It's very helpful for beginners like me. So excited to start my business soon.

@PolymerClayTutor

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your business! 💖

Hi I love your videos. I'm starting to do stuff with polymer. I have a big big problem it gets really sticky on my fingers. I feel that when I use cornstarch it start getting harder. do you have any tips for this.

Thanks for your videos! you have made my night, I just discoverd you and I cant stop watching. You have solved so many of my problems so far ajjajaaj. Im new on polymer, just started a couple of weeks ago so i will try to watch as many of your videos as posible. THANKS! For finger prints, What I found usefull is cutting a finger from a latex glove and just using a finger on the fingers that i will be using to touch the clay when smothing in that way i dont use the whole glove.

@PolymerClayTutor

4 жыл бұрын

That is an excellent tip!! Thank you for sharing it and for the lovely words! So glad you are enjoying the videos!!

Hey will this work on cold porcelain please reply fast thx for the video.

where did you get your drawer organizer & does it hold the 2oz clay pkg?

i LOVE your workshop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very helpful thank u

:) this helps because I used to do tht anyway, but I put too much water on my finger so my clay was just drowned in water afterwards, I've now tried te spray, and it's perfect! THANKS!

finger cots! I have to admit, I haven't tried it yet, but I have some to try.... It's like using latex gloves without the "sweaty factor"

Thanks!

thanks for the water tip. I'm just getting into sculpting and I'm really liking the medium. So far, I've done a couple of dragons nests. I tried disposable vinyl gloves, but I still got noticeable fingerprints in the clay. However, the clay I was working with may have been very soft.

great tip!

Thanks

Very helpful

Oh my god I love you! Thanks for the video (:

thanks

Glad to have you as a new subscriber digupstuff! Never thought I looked like Britney Spears but thanks!

you should do a video on how you have your work space set up

@PolymerClayTutor

10 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicole Hartmann I have added it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion!

@nicolepallas8145

10 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. I'm trying to create my own art/craft station but I have no clue how to organize it

Thx for the tips! I use to sandpaper my works, it takes time. If i do very small pieces i dont bother to erase the prints. maybe i will try the cornstarch for the small pieces :)

I`m a naildesigner but i like using acrylics and builder gel to make beads and buttons also:) ive just started making clay products, you are great at explaining and showing. Thank you!:)

@PolymerClayTutor

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you Victorias dcign/VDcign for the compliments! I am currently testing some UV nail Gel for compatibility with polymer clay. Polymer clay looks great in nail art designs. When I'm done my testing I will be sure to do a video review. Stay tuned...

Hi cindy..just wanted to know if acetone works on baked polymer clay or it is to be used before baking ..also any tips to remove finger prints on round beads

Hi purria13, boiling clay in water doesn't hurt it but for most brands of clay it won't cure it thoroughly enough. Water boils at 212F and most clays need to be baked much higher than that, usually around 265-275F. Hope that makes sense!

Please keep videos coming. Thanks.

I appreciate all of the tips! I actually took a finger nail file to my fingers. It didn't eliminate finger prints but certainly lightened them considerably. No, I didn't erase them completely so I wouldn't do well in criminal activity either! ;)

Great Tip!

@PolymerClayTutor

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Can i clean rubbing alcohol and after I can bake it . It is not dangerous

Thanks a lot :)

Hi DreamInfinityyy, my favorite brand of polymer clay is Premo Sculpey.

Dear polymerclaytutor, what is the best polymer clay blending tool that you recommend? Where can you buy it? Please answer!

Is this oso for air dry clay?

i am at this moment going to try rubbing the survace with saran wrap. making my first project yay!!!

Is it OK to put raw polymer clay into water? I've seen you do it in a few videos, and I've done it, but it makes the clay sticky, I left it for a while and will come back and see how it is. I can't find much info about it on the internet but I've read that its not a good idea.

Cling wrap. If you're good you can use that to smooth out pieces. This of course would be for less detailed pieces, but still a good thing to know.

awesome ideas< I use the latex gloves BUT i have hot hands too so I cut off the fingers on the gloves and just use those, I cover my index finger and thumb with the cut of pieces and it works great, esp. if you have a very tight fit, sometimes i use the smaller cut off glove fingers on the thumb for a tighter fit.

1/23/23. 9:40 pm. Do you have any videos on color mixing polymer clay? I would like to see a video for mixing colors to attain sage green.

Please, may I ask you. About the type of glue you're using in your mugs Because I use epoxy, and there are some complaints about it.

um i want to start polymer clay but i dont know where to get it and what to use for the tools and how do you get it shiny and like will you tell me please !

Since I'm new to polymer clay, this really helped. I heard that using tools helps with the finger prints, but since I'm new to this, I don't have all the special tools ( I use play dough tools for now that I had in my craft drawers) I think I will use the water. Thanks a lot!!! P.S. Do you have any other tips for newbies like me?

i tried using cornstarch on my clay work to remove finger prints and bake the pieces in the powder. but i dont know what went wrong, my clay work ended white patches on them even after washing.

New using this clay. How do you get a nice, smooth result?