No. When we condition the clay, we are warming, softening it and adding a little stickyness. Chilling it just firms it up a bit. it@@yvette_is_Mamacado
I use mine for so many different things including drying painted items and anything I make with paper clay. I love it, I’ve used it 3 times for tumblers and 100s times for other things. Lol. Brilliant drying box
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have been scouring the interwebs for a week trying to get an answer about baking my polyclay in my resin molds. Finally an answer! I have watched a few of your tuts. I am subbing because you are so relatable. Keep up the good work dude!
Another great video, and i hope i can be of some help here being a pastry chef who loves all things crafty, including polymer clay. I've found ovens' temperatures can vary wildly and do things you dont want to do when baking. Softer polymer clay could be the result of a few things - the postion in the oven for example. The top shelf in your oven will always be the highest temp. This can result in burnt cookies or droopy clay. 2 - always, always pre heat your oven. Polymer clay likes it hot from the start, if it gradually heats up it will just remain soft. 3 - resist the tempatation to demould too soon and let the cheaper stuff cool right down after baking. If all else fails, whack the floppy stuff back in the oven and bake it until you're paranoid it's burnt. Trust me, it won't be. I feel like i'm teaching granny how to suck eggs by addressing you with these pointers, Dr Mcdonald, but I hope I've helped someone reading this comment. Thanks for the video.
Should one make a door for the tumbler dryer? I was able to copy the link to this video and post it on a polymer clay forum on FB. The comments were about having issues with their hands and clay is difficult. So this video was perfect. Thanks!
I've been making things with polymer clay also. That includes using the molds that you have and I have not had any problems. I think as long as your temp on your oven is not too high, they will not be damaged. As for the ones that didn't bake fully, encase them in resin for a key chain. Just a thought. Enjoy watching you.
WOOHOO FIRST COMMENT!! Those are SSSSOOO beautiful!! I really like the way the letters came out and the way you used them. Stay safe, you do you, protect yourself and stay crafty 👍👍🛎️🔔🦋🦋
Really cool idea! And pretty turnout! I've worked with polymer clay for years and whenever that happens to me, even with ancient clay, it's usually because the temperature was too low, or it wasn't baked long enough. I usually bake my clay a little longer than recommended on the packages, only a few minutes mind you, and prevent burning by making tin foil tents over them while they bake.
Steve, I attempted one time to bake the polymer clay in the silicone molds. I was successful, but it dulled my mold a bit. I maybe used a higher heat as I sometimes do. I took them out. I coated them with UV resin, one side at a time. I placed them on parchment paper& when one side was done. You can also suspend them. I am far from an expert but I have had many trial & errors during the past 20 years. It is mostly a hobby for me as until I retired I worked as an RN. I am a member & would be glad to give some tips. I think the items were great. Especially the letters! I attempted to make letters using resin in my mold. I know now that using polymer clay to make the letters would work so much better.
I have worked with polymer clay for more than 20 years. I use a heavy tool that actually works like a hammer to condition my clay. (it was invented by Donna Kato but I don’t think it is sold anymore.) This video makes me want the Tumbler Turner Dryer. Great idea! I have used baby oil to soften but very important not to use too much. The pasta machine also helps condition. I have conducted some polymer clay classes at a local craft/ wine bar. This might be TMI, but I share with attendees how I sometimes condition my clay by putting it (wrapped in plastic or package) in my bra. Sometimes I forget & have gone to the store with the clay still in my bra. It is usually when I get home I remember! 😜 I like Kato& Premo clay. But one of my favorites is Translucent Viva Pardo & jewelry Viva Pardo. But they are a challenge to condition. It conditions best by smashing several times. (I do not care for other types of Viva Pardo, too hard to condition.) The translucent has somewhat like a glass finish. Since I have become involved with resin, I have to say I cover almost all my polymer clay projects with UV resin. I have used alcohol ink with my polymer clay and then finish it with UV resin. Love resin & polymer clay!!!
I spend hours and hours every single day conditioning my clay.... i am sooooo buying a tumbler curing machine!! You are amazing, thank you for sharing your tips and talent with us! As for the soft pieces, You could double bake them!!
The clay May harden with a second bake, maybe slightly higher temp and about 45-to one hour. All clay can be baked multiple times. Just be careful of temps with lighter colors as they can scorch.
I love this! I made a pair of polymer clay earrings using white clay & a few colors of alcohol ink. I coated them with UV resin. Anymore I cover most of my clay protects with UV resin. (It helps cover fingerprints.)😊
Brush on a little bit of resin on your polymer clay if your clay does not bake hard if it works for a paper beads it'll work for paper beads it will work for clay.😊
I always bake for an hour and use a thermometer to know if my oven temp is accurate. Thicker clay needs more time. In molds would need more time since the directions assume the pieces are in molds.
I've used the same silicone molds with polymer clay and resin, and they work like a charm. Some polymer clay brands stay a little flexible after baking, and the baking times and temperatures vary slightly between brands. I've never tried using baby oil with polymer clay. I know people use it, but I use Fimo Liquid for softening old clay. I prefer my clay firm, so I usually only get to make polymer clay stuff in the winter, when it keeps its shape better. I like the yellow earrings a lot, adding the purple stem gave a cool contrast.
I am not sure about the baby oil. I found out years ago that there was a warning for people to NOT use baby oil in the bedroom department.... as it can cause holes in the ... prophylactic item men wear. So if it can cause holes in rubber then would these molds eventually get ruined? Oh and I saw elsewhere that you can put your molds in the freezer to harden the clay enough to pop it out of the mold without ruining it. This is good if you want to bake an item with the letters in it.
not sure why the one clay didn't cure while the other did maybe its just because its cheep and its been open a long time , I know my DAS clay will harden over time even if I keep it in a placi bag. I didn't really ike the ones you have to cook and I use air dry clay (DAS) or apoxy-sculpt :)
Since baby oil is not a plasticizer (which is what the Sculpey product was) it possibly impeded curing. Very impressed with the Resiners machine, I have also been using the "down the bra" softening technique, lol. Good tips and techniques, thanks.
I don't usually leave comments, but this time I have too... I am a massive fan of YOU and your CHANNEL. I look forward to your videos, and watch them with joy!! really. but this one made me cringe..... I have been working with polymer clay for 8 years now, and learned many lessons the hard way... until I found Ginger Davis Allman , at' The Blue Bottle Tree'. She has done the research and testing on ALL things polymer clay. you can research your questions about the medium on her website.. It will save you from polymer myths... and heartaches.
Since making the video I realised I was being stupid and had mixed up some non polymer clay with my polymer clay. It was never designed to be baked, lol, only me hhaah
And if you bought a cheap mold that can't handle the oven, 30 minutes in the fridge helps with de-molding before baking.
Thanks for the tip
Well damn. THANK YOU! Do you need a mold release for that method?😊
No. When we condition the clay, we are warming, softening it and adding a little stickyness. Chilling it just firms it up a bit. it@@yvette_is_Mamacado
@@yvette_is_Mamacado forgot a little corn starch never hurts
The tumbler dryer. I own it. I own all I need to make tumblers, and have not done one!! But goos I can use it for softening clay!
I use mine for so many different things including drying painted items and anything I make with paper clay. I love it, I’ve used it 3 times for tumblers and 100s times for other things. Lol. Brilliant drying box
Hi Steve, I'm Jenn. I love your videos. I started watching you for learning about resin art, but I like the variety you give.
Anytime clay is over worked or too soft it doesn't cure well. Sculpey really is the only way to go. Nice job on this.🎉 Loves it!!❤
Great work!!!! Thank u so much for the lovely compliment!!!! Means a lot!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have been scouring the interwebs for a week trying to get an answer about baking my polyclay in my resin molds. Finally an answer! I have watched a few of your tuts. I am subbing because you are so relatable. Keep up the good work dude!
I wonder the effects that the polymer clay would have in a holographic mold.
I enjoy watching all your crafting videos. Thanks for the inspiration!
Another great video, and i hope i can be of some help here being a pastry chef who loves all things crafty, including polymer clay.
I've found ovens' temperatures can vary wildly and do things you dont want to do when baking. Softer polymer clay could be the result of a few things - the postion in the oven for example. The top shelf in your oven will always be the highest temp. This can result in burnt cookies or droopy clay.
2 - always, always pre heat your oven. Polymer clay likes it hot from the start, if it gradually heats up it will just remain soft.
3 - resist the tempatation to demould too soon and let the cheaper stuff cool right down after baking.
If all else fails, whack the floppy stuff back in the oven and bake it until you're paranoid it's burnt. Trust me, it won't be.
I feel like i'm teaching granny how to suck eggs by addressing you with these pointers, Dr Mcdonald, but I hope I've helped someone reading this comment.
Thanks for the video.
I love that big pendant.
Should one make a door for the tumbler dryer? I was able to copy the link to this video and post it on a polymer clay forum on FB. The comments were about having issues with their hands and clay is difficult. So this video was perfect. Thanks!
I've been making things with polymer clay also. That includes using the molds that you have and I have not had any problems. I think as long as your temp on your oven is not too high, they will not be damaged. As for the ones that didn't bake fully, encase them in resin for a key chain. Just a thought. Enjoy watching you.
Makes life much easier baking in the moulds
As my clay is several years old, I am really grateful for your tips !!! 🙂
You are so welcome
WOOHOO FIRST COMMENT!! Those are SSSSOOO beautiful!! I really like the way the letters came out and the way you used them.
Stay safe, you do you, protect yourself and stay crafty 👍👍🛎️🔔🦋🦋
Yay, first
You can put hard clay in a microwave for a few seconds and that helps soften it.
Thanks for the tip
Great tip. Always look forward to a new video...❤
Those look pretty cool! Awesome that you can bake them in the molds. Good to know you can re soften the clay, too.
I really favor the big one with the clear on the ends it very stone like. Great job and as always you make me chuckle with you silliness. Foot prints😂
Very cool tutorial. Especially if clay is old. ❤ this. Will try this soon with the grandsons. So many things I could make with clay using molds. 🥰
Really cool idea! And pretty turnout! I've worked with polymer clay for years and whenever that happens to me, even with ancient clay, it's usually because the temperature was too low, or it wasn't baked long enough. I usually bake my clay a little longer than recommended on the packages, only a few minutes mind you, and prevent burning by making tin foil tents over them while they bake.
Easiest way I found for making clay images in molds is Liquid Sculpy.😊
Cool - that's how I make my tiny fish :)
good tips for the clay
Steve, I attempted one time to bake the polymer clay in the silicone molds. I was successful, but it dulled my mold a bit. I maybe used a higher heat as I sometimes do.
I took them out. I coated them with UV resin, one side at a time. I placed them on parchment paper& when one side was done.
You can also suspend them. I am far from an expert but I have had many trial & errors during the past 20 years. It is mostly a hobby for me as until I retired I worked as an RN.
I am a member & would be glad to give some tips. I think the items were great.
Especially the letters! I attempted to make letters using resin in my mold. I know now that using polymer clay to make the letters would work so much better.
I have worked with polymer clay for more than 20 years. I use a heavy tool that actually works like a hammer to condition my clay. (it was invented by Donna Kato but I don’t think it is sold anymore.)
This video makes me want the Tumbler Turner Dryer. Great idea! I have used baby oil to soften but very important not to use too much. The pasta machine also helps condition.
I have conducted some polymer clay classes at a local craft/ wine bar. This might be TMI, but I share with attendees how I sometimes condition my clay by putting it (wrapped in plastic or package) in my bra. Sometimes I forget & have gone to the store with the clay still in my bra. It is usually when I get home I remember! 😜
I like Kato& Premo clay. But one of my favorites is Translucent Viva Pardo & jewelry Viva Pardo. But they are a challenge to condition. It conditions best by smashing several times. (I do not care for other types of Viva Pardo, too hard to condition.) The translucent has somewhat like a glass finish.
Since I have become involved with resin, I have to say I cover almost all my polymer clay projects with UV resin. I have used alcohol ink with my polymer clay and then finish it with UV resin. Love resin & polymer clay!!!
Hi Steve, Super cool very pretty thanks for sharing your knowledge ❤️👍
I spend hours and hours every single day conditioning my clay.... i am sooooo buying a tumbler curing machine!! You are amazing, thank you for sharing your tips and talent with us! As for the soft pieces, You could double bake them!!
The clay May harden with a second bake, maybe slightly higher temp and about 45-to one hour. All clay can be baked multiple times. Just be careful of temps with lighter colors as they can scorch.
Thank you for the tips
Those are neat, and it looks like a lot of fun to make.❤❤❤
Those turned out beautifully. I was thinking about getting liquid sculpey for using in molds.
Thanks
Thank you Gina. ❤️
I love this! I made a pair of polymer clay earrings using white clay & a few colors of alcohol ink.
I coated them with UV resin. Anymore I cover most of my clay protects with UV resin. (It helps cover fingerprints.)😊
You can bake the soft ones again for a few more minutes.
very cute😊
Thank you! 😊
BR Is my sons initials so that gave me a chuckle 👍🏻
Brush on a little bit of resin on your polymer clay if your clay does not bake hard if it works for a paper beads it'll work for paper beads it will work for clay.😊
I always bake for an hour and use a thermometer to know if my oven temp is accurate. Thicker clay needs more time. In molds would need more time since the directions assume the pieces are in molds.
I'll do S&M sometimes too 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Would the cheap clay had an adverse reaction to the baby oil?
It might have been that. Or it may not have even been baking clay now I think about it lol
I've used the same silicone molds with polymer clay and resin, and they work like a charm. Some polymer clay brands stay a little flexible after baking, and the baking times and temperatures vary slightly between brands.
I've never tried using baby oil with polymer clay. I know people use it, but I use Fimo Liquid for softening old clay. I prefer my clay firm, so I usually only get to make polymer clay stuff in the winter, when it keeps its shape better.
I like the yellow earrings a lot, adding the purple stem gave a cool contrast.
The best polymer clay is Fimo and Premo. Avoid sculpey 3 for jewellery as its way too weak and just breaks.
Not all clays bake at the same temperature also thin pieces are supposed to flex. You can always rebake
Does this work for air dry clay
I live in the USA 🇺🇸 and I enjoy your videos I’m looking for Dragon 🐉 molds on the cheap if you have any ideas please 🙏 Thank you
Silicone cake moulds are designed to be in the oven at 180°C. And I think the resin moulds should be similar.
Proof I've got a dirty mind. Hearing S and M and I immediately think of BDSM 😂
I've tried doing this in the molds as well for resin/polymer clay and yes I agree with @Leena79 - the molds work like a charm for sure!
I am not sure about the baby oil. I found out years ago that there was a warning for people to NOT use baby oil in the bedroom department.... as it can cause holes in the ... prophylactic item men wear. So if it can cause holes in rubber then would these molds eventually get ruined? Oh and I saw elsewhere that you can put your molds in the freezer to harden the clay enough to pop it out of the mold without ruining it. This is good if you want to bake an item with the letters in it.
not sure why the one clay didn't cure while the other did maybe its just because its cheep and its been open a long time , I know my DAS clay will harden over time even if I keep it in a placi bag. I didn't really ike the ones you have to cook and I use air dry clay (DAS) or apoxy-sculpt :)
Since baby oil is not a plasticizer (which is what the Sculpey product was) it possibly impeded curing.
Very impressed with the Resiners machine, I have also been using the "down the bra" softening technique, lol.
Good tips and techniques, thanks.
I don't usually leave comments, but this time I have too...
I am a massive fan of YOU and your CHANNEL. I look forward to your videos, and watch them with joy!! really.
but this one made me cringe..... I have been working with polymer clay for 8 years now, and learned many lessons the hard way... until I found Ginger Davis Allman , at' The Blue Bottle Tree'. She has done the research and testing on ALL things polymer clay. you can research your questions about the medium on her website.. It will save you from polymer myths... and heartaches.
"Putting them in the ove" what oven are you talking about?
Only reason it wouldn't have cured is if it's not the right kind. .and there is some that won't cure in the oven...so that's my guess...
Since making the video I realised I was being stupid and had mixed up some non polymer clay with my polymer clay. It was never designed to be baked, lol, only me hhaah
Try on air dry clay??