I want to share some practical points for those who want to start sculpting from polymer clay.
What you need to have in order to start sculpting from polymer clay?
Polymer clay or plastic. Definition: Polymer clay (plastic, plastic) - a plastic material based on polyvinyl chloride for modeling, which when heat treated becomes hard and similar to plastic or ceramic.
Heat treatment means baking in the oven, and the temperature is not very high 95-130 degrees (see the packaging temperature and baking time). It can be of different brands and accordingly of quality. You can choose from all the diversity that most likes and means)))
Oven in which you will bake your work. It is very convenient when the oven is electric and with convection, because in such an oven a stable temperature is maintained. It is very important to ensure that the temperature and baking time correspond to what is written on the package. Otherwise, the products can simply burn and become unusable. And it will be very insulting!
Stationery knife or blade in order to cut off the necessary amount of plastic or cut out the contour of the product.
Different molds - this can be special (they are called cutters) or different caps from perfume, shampoos, kinder-surprises, etc. The form is very convenient to use when you need to make several identical parts.
Toothpicks, a large needle or an awl. This is necessary in order to make holes (for example in beads) and for modeling / sculpting petals and other details.
The working surface - it can be a glass, a dense oilcloth, a piece of paper or something else.
To roll out the plastic you will need a rolling pin (it can also be replaced with a bottle of deodorant or something similar). Or you can buy a special paste machine, which greatly facilitates the work.
Pastel for toning, various sequins, eye shadow.
The surface on which you will bake. I successfully use the remnants of tiles after repair.
Good mood, fantasy and patience !!!
I will be very happy if someone inspires to tie up the beads of polymer clay or do something else with my own hands!
