How to bake Polymer Clay for Beginners
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- Опубликовано: 13 окт 2024
- Hey everybody!
I got so many questions on how to bake polymer clay so I decided to make a short video about it. It covers what polymer clay actually is and why you have to bake it. I will show you what things you will need and some tips on the process! I hope you will find it helpful!
Things you will need:
Oven
Oven thermometer (optional, if you have a good oven that has accurate temperature)
Oven-tray
Foil/baking paper
Step by step:
Put your creations on a small sheet of baking of foil or baking paper and then on the oven-tray
Look for the recommended baking temperature on the clay and preheat it to this degree
After preheating put the clay on the tray in the oven, centring it on the middle rack for even heating
Look for the recommended baking time and bake it that long
Open the windows to ensure fresh air
Turn off the oven and put on oven gloves to put out the oven-tray
Wrap around a towel to slowly cool down the clay
Is there an alternative to baking the clay?
Yes!
You can use air drying clay!
DO NOT USE THE MICROWAVE (except it is clay that is made for microwaves like Fimo air microwave)
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!
Have a wonderful week!
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When it comes to thermal shocking your polymer clay, I move polymer clay straight from the oven to a bowl of ice water, it hardens the polymer clay even more and brings out translucence better. I have never gotten any cracks or anything and the creations never seem to break! You can look it up on videos, I know some users have reviews on the technique. :3
Came here trying to rekindle my childhood clay obsession only to find that Mako also does polymer? Only knew you through watercolor lol
WAIT SAME
By any chance do you know when your clay is done baking?
So happy that it helped you! And thank you for asking me, if I could make such a video! I would have never thought about that. But I think it can help some people that are new to polymer clay. Oh, and also, I wouldn't use random cheap polymer clay. X_X I once bought something and it stank SO horrible. I never ever used it again....
Aww that makes me happy to hear! Making things out of clay is fun!
That makes me happy to hear! ^__^ Thank you for taking time watching them!
Can we use microwave oven as well?
Please reply
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like my videos!
You basically just need some glaze that works with polymer clay and a brush, if the glaze doesn't come with a brush. And then you just glaze it like you would paint it on and let it dry. :)
I love how simple and helpful this guide is!
I use fimo soft and it is really to let behind finger prints. What helps is to use gloves so you don't have any fingerprints or you can use harder clay like fimo classic. It is harder to work with, but you leave less fingerprints behind. But I also try to smooth everything out and/or blur everything! And yes, you can use chalk pastels for painting as well, if you want to make like cookies a bit more realistic. But you would usually use acrylic paint for the colouration!
Exactly what i was searching ! Clear, cute and short 😍✨ Cheers !
Short, sweet, and straight to the point!!! Thank you.
An excellent instructional video (I've never baked FIMO, or any other type of polymer clay before, and was feeling quite anxious) - thank you for uploading!
This video will be very helpful for me bc i just got a 30 pack of clay for xmas and it is my first time using clay. Thx so much this will truly help me alot!!!!!
The difference is that fimo effect has different effects like it can get a little bit translucent or has nice glitter in it or it can glow in the dark. Fimo light and basic are almost the same. They harden on the air and there are only 2 different colours I think. The main difference is that fimo light is for objects where weight is an issue. Fimo classic and soft are almost the same. Fimo classic is harder to knead and soft is much softer. I use Fimo soft because it is the easiest to use! :)
Aww I am so glad to hear that!
I would bake it at the recommended temperature and just wait about 30 min. If it has not harden enough, I would just bake it longer. The important thing is to don't bake it at a higher temperature. So it is okay if you bake it 30 min or longer, even if you have a part that is only 3 mm thick, because the time is just the minimum. So as long as you keep the temperature, you can bake it longer!
i have seen a lot of videos for polymer clay but you are the first person that made me understand it all!!!!!!!!!
You can use air drying clay instead, so you won't need an oven! :)
hi, i was wonderiing if its bad for your oven because after baking the clay, there will be fumes and i dont want the fumes to make my food toxic
Can I use aluminum foil??
I would choose the lowest temperature that you can find on the package and bake it at the average time. Or maybe the longest time. Let's say the one clay says 20 mins, the other one 30. So I would bake it 30 min, because 10 mins more wouldn't damage the other clay. Because it is more important at what temperature you are baking than the time. :)
Mako, I want to thank you for posting the video :D I have 2 questions. How long do you preheat the oven? And what is the temperature when you preheat?
I love how you pronounce Oven :)
Someone thinking what I’m thinking xD
Yes. :) Check out the package of your clay first. They usually say it is save. But I wouldn't use random cheap clay because it took ages for me to get rid of the smell. T_T
Polyvinylchloride (PVC) is extremely toxic and I would not bake in any oven used for food (even much later) as leaves a coating/film on the oven which then can send off fumes that will get into food.
my clay was smoking
do you have to bake it? my mom wont let me near the oven. -_-
(Edit: thanks guys for the answers but I made this five years ago when I was 11 Lmao, and well, I have my own toaster oven now)
Ha yes it needs to bake
Either ask your mum to put them in the oven for you, or buy air dry clay (you don't need to bake it) ^-^
dolly productions buy a microwave oven or even use an easy bake so that will bake it with it not burning as easy
dolly productions If you want it very soft then no, you don't have to bake it. But If you want it hardened, then yes.
thanks for all of your help! but I sored a toaster oven for 5 bucks and my mom allows me to use it!
You can glaze the baked clay whenever you like. :)
You can buy glaze for polymer clay and then you can glaze your creation after you have baked it. Just like you would paint on it or how you would apply nail polish! :)
Thank you so much! It’s my first time doing this because I have a project so I decided do something like this. 😊
Yes. :) But if you bake a lot of polymer clay and regularly, maybe you want to get a small oven just for your clay.
I used the exact method that you said and it came out amazing thanks so much! It was the first time I have ever done that so it was a really big accomplishment for me!
I was searching for polymer clay tutorials, and then I was like, "wait this name looks familiar"! Hehehe.
Lin's Teahouse: DIY ♥ Nails ♥ Life Haha! :D
I watched a 14 min video that told me nothing and you managed to give me all the info I needed in 2 minutes....THANK YOU
My polymer clay didn't come with baking instructions!
MrmappyINOF™ try to bake it for 10 mins increase slowly and carefully watch it until it is cured
Just bake for 10 mins first at 275 or 250 f and increase by 5 until its fully hardened and let it cool down in between because when its warm it will be a little softer than when its cold
ashleyy cxrr so do you know what would happen if the clay isnt bakeable? because im in the same boat but im not sure if its even bakeable.
i know this was 2 years ago but if you are still on youtube and get this it would help.
btw i tried baking it, and it melted very fast. it started it at 275 so maybe its more like 250?
GAMING : SENSEI :][ you'll end up with clay soup
You can use any oven where you can adjust the right temperature! If you use different kind of brands, I would try baking it at the average temperature and time. So it is not too hot and not too cold for the clay!
Usually the colour turns a little bit darker and the clay looks dull/matt. But you just have to stick with the instructions! And you glaze it after you baked the clay. :)
Thank you for the great tips. I will be working with my first polymer clay projects soon and this is good to know. ❤️
Hi, I'm having a hard time deciding the length of time. It's my first time and I don't want to mess up my project. The packaging (Premo) says 30 degrees celsius per 6 mm, but what do I do with the project is more 3D? The dimensions are about 40 mm x 18 x 28 (L x H x W). Should I go with the 40mm (= 3.5 hours, which seems extreme for something that looks so small). OR do I calculate the cubic measurements? Sorry for the long questions but would really like some help please! :(
julieee I'm not sure if you solved your problem yet but I'll answer anyway. I would certainly bake it longer than the 30 minutes but probably not as long as 3 hours. Just as something to note, I've heard many people get better results if they bake their creations for longer than the recommended time, and I'm sure you can bake your creation for hours as long as it doesn't exceed the recommended baking temperature. The moment your temperature reaches or exceeded the burning temperature, (which is usually 350° F), that's when you should start worrying. But if you are using light colors, you might get some discoloration or slight browning the longer you keep your clay in the oven.
TL:DR - As long as you don't have to use the oven to cook something within the time frame of you baking your creation and as long as you don't reach the burning temperature, your creation should be fine to bake for a few hours. Q
julieee But also note that your clay (Premo) might have a lower burning temperature than 350° F, be extra careful and check. Burning the clay won't release any toxic fumes but it will release very foul smell.
Thank you! I hope it helped!
You don't have to glaze it, if you like it the way it is!
No, most of the polymer clays are meant to be baked in the oven. But Fimo has a clay that is for the microwave. It is stated on the package. But usually you can't use microwave for polymer clay.
This is very helpful! The only question I have is what if the chemicals come off the clay and stick to the inside of the oven. Couldn't that effect your food? Can that happen and how?
AGStyleStars The clay is non-toxic but you still shouldn't bake the clay with food at the same time! So as long as you don't do that, you can use the oven for food as well! Also I would recommend leaving the oven open when you put the creation out. Just in case!
makoccino thank you for the help! I really appreciate it :-) I'm new to this polymer clay thing so I'm just starting to learn ;-)
AGStyleStars :
Thanks for alerting not to bake it along with food! I was literally going to do that!
Ohh, that is a good idea! I actually had a necklace like that!
How do I know when it is done? Like will the clay have a small gloss to it? And do I add glaze before I bake it or after? Awesome tutorial :D
your accent is so cool LOVE it
You are very welcome!
I always use baking paper when I bake my charms!
This was so good and informative for newbies like me!
Ohh, yeah, it is important to cool them down slowely. :)
How do you glaze afterwards? Do you need special materials? (I love your videos! I discovered them today and just couldn't stop watching! I hope you will upload more soon!!^^
I knew you would start with a heart! :D
Jasmine Lai Haha, how did you know that!
It's most common... .3.
getting started and what u need and baking in it as well and some things to think about and all beginner stuff plz
I'm new to this and have been practicing with modelling clay, today I finally bought some polymer clay from Michaels ,do you have to bake them right away or can you leave them overnight and cook them the next day? (Too late to use the oven lol)
Yes! You can leave it overnight and bake them! Just put it somewhere where it doesn't get dirty or dusty!
wow that is so good!!ty:) can i use gel polish instead of glaze and put it in the machine? if so' how long?
Can I use a toaster oven instead? I usually make smaller charms and don't feel like wasting so much electricity by using the big oven. :|
yes i use a toaster oven my mom let’s me use it
Do you use some water in the microwave? Because most of the clays are not meant for microwaving because of their consistence...
Usually I just bake it for like 4 minutes and 30 seconds
This was SOOOOO helpful. I did not know how to bake it until now.
is it really safe to use my toaster oven I make food out of?
Brittany Truman you'd have to give the oven time for the fumes to escape completely. So if you need the oven to make food that day do not use it to bake clay. Also never bake clay onto a baking sheet you are going to use for food. Keep the trays for food separate from the ones you use for clay.
Notice Me Genki THANK YOU! this is what I did and I made a pretty cool looking dragon! ^^v
Cuddles The Hamster yes, just crack it open.
dee deedee army?
I would use foil and make something like a holder to support the clay on standing. :)
Toaster ovens burn everything iv tired
Nice video, I would like to make something from clay, but how long did you bake it
You say "oven" in a very dutch way. Are you dutch?
German :) I didn't realise I said it incorrectly XD
You didnt say it incorrectly but just in a very dutch way so i thought you were dutch.
maybe you are supposed to use a 'Dutch oven'...
It is uh-ven just to help😊
Thank you! So glad it could help you!
will play dough work?
+josie ponce No, it has to be a oven-bake clay!
Where can you get polymer clay? And by the way please subscribe to my channel
Ok
Marelyn DLG I always buy it at daiso
Marelyn DLG nope
No, you can only use microwave for specific clay like fimo microwave air! So please only use an oven or a small oven where you can adjust the temperature and the time!
This was extremely helpful thank you so much!!!!!
Thanks for sharing. I'm just starting out with polymer clay and your video gave easy and accurate directions. I was just wondering if you also cook in the oven in the video and if so is there any special cleaning that needs to be done after baking your clay?
I'm glad the video helped you! Polymer clay is non-toxic so you don't have to clean the oven or anything. A lot of people buy an extra small oven just for polymer clay because they bake a looot, so it's more handy. But you can use the normal oven for both (food and polymer clay) without any special cleaning. :)
Yes, sure! :) I will note that!
Oh, ich weiß nicht genau. Vll hast du einen in der nähe und könntest da gucken. Aber ich hab solche Anhänger aber auch im Müller gesehen. Da gibt es ja so eine Ecke für Bastler. Da müsste es irgendwo hängen.. Ich hab früher oft im Müller Bastelsachen gekauft, deswegen hoffe ich, sie haben nichts verändert!
Very self explanatory!! I will definitely use this video
Hi!! Should we(or can we) use aluminium foil layers as lid to cover the clay while Baking in oven ????
It was just a basic video about how to bake polymer clay. I could make another one about polymer clay as well. :) Any ideas?
So glad it helped!
I would bake it at the lowest temperature you can find on the package and bake it the average baking time. But I would suggest 30 mins as well. Let it cool down and if it is still too soft, put it in the oven and bake it a little bit (5 mins) and let it cool down again!
Yeah, I find Fimo expensive here as well, therefore I buy it on ebay. Some shops sell a block for 1,50 € and usually you pay 2,50 € in a craft store. Which clay do you normally use? I also wanted to try the Fimo air because you get SO much clay and much cheaper...
After baking the clay, can you bake food? Is it poisonous if you bake the food after you bake the clay? Do you need to clean out your oven to bake food?
Will polymer clay bond to Wood? Of course I'm not sure whether even at the low temperature of 275° I'm hoping this wouldn't burn my wood lol. What I'm making, the wood wouldn't be all the way covered, some of its left exposed. I'm trying to find something that would harden better then what I'm using now. That being wood putty. I stated thinking, "isn't there a clay product that would work for what I'm doing?" So my search is on lol. I've never worked with clay but thought it could be the answer. Just unsure of what kind? I also need to be able to sand and paint after it's hardened. If you have any thoughts or suggestions I'd love to hear them. Thanks
yep!
I am glad I could help!
Polymer clay may be non toxic, but it has always been recommended that it never be baked in an oven where food will also be baked. It's best to have a toaster oven specifically for that purpose. Especially with the fumes that are released, I would not want to cook food in the same oven, but that's just me.
Hi, thanks for the video. I am new at this. If I am going to glue a couple of parts together, can I glue them before I bake or should I bake them first and then glue? (I'm pretty sure it's the latter!)
Oh, I don't know, I'm sorry. I live in Germany and we have just Fimo. And it costs around 3.50 dollar for a small package, so I think it is a good price. Maybe you can look on the internet, if there are cheaper prices as well. Because sometimes I find even Fimo a lot of cheaper there!
Hi Makoccino! Just wanted to ask if I can bake it in a microwave as I don't own an oven ... Can I put glass of water in it and put the clay piece inside the water and put it in the microwave? Or does convection mode work?
Yes!
your videos have such a happy feeling :3
Thanks for the pointers. I baked some polymer clay for the first time in a few years without having the recommended baking temps... let's just say things got a little crispy at the tips lol.
I didn't know you have a polymer clay tutorial!!!! :D :D You are awesome!
No! I would just let it open to cool down. But you don't need to do anything to the oven after baking charms. :)
No, there are different types of polymer clays that you can bake. It was just an example. There are brands like sculpey, premo.. Just make sure the label says that you can actually bake it! Or that you are supposed to bake it!
thank you so much this was very helpful for my mom and I
I microwaved it instead of baking and it works!
excelent video. i threw the box my clay came in away like a total noob! so i have to test to see how long my clay needs. ;)
cheers
You can insert the pin when you are finished molding your charm, then you can put it inside and bake it!
You just need some glaze for polymer clay or you can just use a nail polish topcoat and glaze it like you would paint your nails or usually paint all over the surface that you want to be glazed. :)
can u please make a tutorial on how long u put clay in the oven till its hard
i love your tutorials, they make me wanna start making things outta clay :D
What do you mean by that, sorry. T_T To cool it down with water?
OMG thank you so much!!! :) you helped alot! And you just got a new subscriber because of it
Hello ! I am using fimo clay and my question is that how long should it stay in the oven ? Like how much did u stay to take out ur clay out of the oven? My clay is usually small I make small statues?
You're amazing!
Awesome video
Thank you for this information
Have a nice day
You could try to make cold porcelain instead. I haven't tried it yet, but I saw awesome creations with it! Just search for cold porcelain tutorial :)