I've been using the liquid Flimo for about 6 months, and I love it. It drys really hard and nothing, (and I mean nothing can move it!). It drys clear and I've used it to coat, fill and to reinforce clay items with no issues whatsoever. You can also mix small amounts of pastel or clay into it and stir it to either a smooth fondant thickness, or leave it chunky. I used it on my Gingerbread House as snow, it looks really good. However, it's quite pricy, and you don't get a lot for your money, however, it goes far depending on what your making. I always turn to it when I'm working clay as it's never let me down.
Thank you. I wish I had known about polymer clay when I was younger, but I am so happy I discovered it. I am always learning new and exciting ways to use it. I am going to purchase the liquid FIMO this week, one of the things I want to try with it is image transfer. You just gave me some wonderful tips, I am going to try using pumpkin spice seasoning and see if the wonderful scent sticks around. Thank you.
I would LOVE for you to do the FIMO liquid video sooner rather than later. I have several projects that I am going to do for Christmas and if what I have heard about the liquid FIMO is true I would spend the money to get it. It is so much more expensive than TLS. Thank you, I have learned so much from you. I really appreciate your valuable teaching and knowledge that you share with us.
If you'd like to know ASAP, SugarCharmShop has done a video comparing TLS and Fimo Liquid Clay and talked about what she liked about each and what she uses it for. She does amazingly realistic miniatures, so perhaps that video could help you. :)
Hi Nicole, there are so many wonderful things you can do with FIMO liquid. Basically your FIMO and TLS are the same except that the FIMO is more translucent after baking. Not only can you mix it with caulk pastels to color it but you can also use oil paints, eyeshadow, and powdered food coloring. I have even used different spices(cinnamon, clove, turmeric), instant coffee, and oil pastels. As long as you don't mix it with a water based color there are lots of different things you can use to color your FIMO or TLS. I have even mixed it with sand and baked it, which creates a wonderful effect. You can paint it on to a printed picture and put it in a cameo. After you color it you can even paint with it. In case you didn't know Kato Polyclay sells it own line of colored liquid clay, and Sculpey just came out with gold and silver colored TLS. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me. I've been doing this over 20 years so I'm full of information. Take care, Dee😊
I have just ordered some mica powder after watching another of your videos. I really appreciate that you back up your personal opinions with experiments to back them up. Excellent teaching skills!
It sticks much better if you use it on raw clay, though you can do a little shading with it on Baked clay (like blushing cheeks on a face). I use it mostly on raw clay though.
Thank you for your tutorial!! I would like to ask in what stage we use soft pastels on clay? Before or after baking it? When do we apply it on air clay?
I'd love to see comparisons done on the translucency of each 'translucent' liquid clay and how they look when finished, as well as how they look with pigments added.
I know you said it doesn't really rub off once its applied to raw clay and baked, but if you apply it to already baked clay does it still not rub off or does it then?
Hi .. thanks for the wonderful video. Very inspiring. If you don't mind , i have a question. So , if i put the chalk into the clay and mix it before baking, will the chalk reduce clay elasticity after baked?
I couldn't find the artist's loft soft pastel size kit you have at the Surrey Micheals (yes I'm in the same city as you :)! ) ...and it wasn't cheap either, I only got a small box of 12 colors for $16 dollars, and anything bigger was more expensive, they only had a large box of skin tone portrait colors for around $26, so I'm guessing the rainbow colored one would be the same price if they had it in stock that day. I'll try to check out Langley next time!
PolymerClayTutor Hi Cindy~~~I've used soft pastels on white Sculpey and white Premo clay. The blending was amazing, but after I baked it, the piece remained bendy. Should I have baked it longer to stiffen it up? I made a 1/4" thick flat pendant and baked it for 45 minutes.
+HKreations Certain brands of polymer clay are quite bendy after baking. Baking longer won't change that. I have a video in my channel that talks all about that. Check it out when you get the chance.
I haven't tested hair chalks on polymer clay so I don't know for sure, but it might be the same product. The only way to know is to do some test strips to see if they will work.
I just love you tips....100% helpful... I just wanted to know would it work if I mix the chalk pastels in with the mica powder? polymer clay isn't very big in South Africa so you struggle to find a lot of colours this side...
Thanks for sharing this, I may have found my new favorite way to colour my super sculpey stuff. Chalk pastels are usually quite opaque so I'm guessing I don't need to use white clay for this, right?
Right! Just do a little test sample and see what kind of coverage you get with the type of chalk pastel you're using, how heavy that you use it, the color of the clay underneath, etc. so you know how it will turn out after it is baked.
Nice video. Thanks for the explanation between the two types . I’m gonna try my hand at clay succulents . I’m a succulent addict 🤣. I have over 200 plants . But I’ve gotten spider mites and Mealybugs. Plus rot and other issues . I want to make them so realistic that one can’t tell they’re clay . Seems that the oil pastels would make the perfect “ farina “ look . Like the waxy coating on real ones . I’ll try both types and see how it goes . Cheaper than acrylic paints and so many color choices . Your creations are gorgeous 😊
How can you remove any pastels from the clay? Ive brushed too much onto a piece, havent baked it yet, and im wondering if there is a way to remove the excess
PLEASE! That has been a burning question for a really long time for me. I would love to have your expertise in polymer clay with respect to oil pastels! Look forward to ( hopefully) seeing and hearing your results :-)
I bought some resin dye (color shifting type) pigment by mistake and I was wondering if I could use it on black polymer clay? Originally I thought I could make a paint pigment for plastic models out of it but that was a bust. I hope you can answer this, I can't find anything on it so far. Thank you in advance.
Cindy I have a bunch of Pebeo Silk Paints and would like to ask if you think it would work with polymer clay? I havent tried it yet, but just thought perhaps you may have. thanks for many great tips and advice. xx
Hi, I noticed Golden products on your table and wondered if you use their products with polymer. After I I attended a Golden workshop last week I called to ask about Golden products and they advised me not to. Can you talk about this in a future video?
Me Again! Question: When using TLS on baked clay to attach a piece of clay to cover the back of a metal clasp that was baked in, do I need to cure it again in order for the TLS to dry, or will it dry without curing?
Hi, I really enjoy your Videos. I do have a question: how safe are the different Varnishes for the Skin. They look very nice on the beads, but just wondering about the safety of the varnish.
You can but chaulk pastels are not that concentrated so you may need to add a fair amount to get any sort of solid color, which could change the consistency and make it more crumbly, if you use too much. The other thing is that it tends to make the clay look speckled. You should also know, that if you mix chalk pastels into translucent, you will get a truer color than if you mix it into white. You can definitely mix them in, but you just may get a different result that you think, so make sure to do test strips before using it for a large project.
Can i apply pastels and leave the raw clay for days while i continue working or would it make it brittle the longer it stays on raw clay similar to leaving clay sitting in cornstarch? I know cornstarch is more of a bowl's worth but i'm still wondering if it would do the same thing even though there's far less of the pastel on the clay.
That would really depend on how much pastel you are mixing in, but if the pastels are mixed in, it isn't quite as bad as sitting on a bed of cornstarch, which would pull the oils/plasticizers out of the clay. With the pastels, being mixed in, they could pull the oils into the powder particles, but they would still be in the clay. Probably just remixing/conditioning the clay would be enough, if your clay/pastel mix had been sitting for a few days. Hope that makes sense.
@@PolymerClayTutor I mean dusted on the surface like when you make cookies and cupcakes not mixed in. I remember you saying we can't leave the clays in cornstarch for too long so i'm wondering if the same apply for surface dusted pastels.
Yeah the chalk particles can get displaced, if the powder is loose on the top and not embedded well into the surface. You can use a polymer clay safe spray to prevent that though. Here is my Amazon link to a product that plays nicely with polymer clay, if you're interested: amzn.to/2XZupVo
You could bake thin sheets flat and then use a super sharp pencil to draw the gear on the baked clay and then carve the gear out with an exacto knife after and then wet sanding the edges. Put the finishes on like silver, bronze, or gold acrylic paint and then seal it in with a water-based sealer or something similar. I find that for complicated shapes like gears and other stuff making it first in raw clay makes it look goofy like a child made it because it usually sculpts wonky. The baked clay will be soft enough to carve and make for a more professional feel.
Do you know if you can apply the pastel dust to your sculpture once it is baked? Or does it need to be when the clay is unbaked, because I have a pice that I made in multiple firings that I was going to finish with chalk pastel but wasn't sure if it would adhere. Thanks!
Hello :-) I was wondering if I have baked something and I leave it to cool down and then when it is ready can i then paint it with chalk mixed with sculpey glaze, I baked a beige colour ornament and was wanting to make it look more brown ?
Chalk pastels stick better to raw clay than baked clay because the clay is stickier when raw. There are times when you may just want a very light dusting on baked clay (like putting blush on the cheeks of a doll), but in most cases, it's done on raw clay.
What is better and can be more fixed,; Is to brush the chalk on the polymer clay surface ( after or before) be baked? 2. Can I use fixative spray after finish my piece?
If you brush it on before it is baked then it will bond with the clay and may not even need anything to seal it in. If you do want to seal in a powder, make sure it is not loose and then use an acrylic varnish or a polymer clay safe spray like Helmar Crystal Kote Matte. A fixative spray will most likely react with the polymer and make it sticky over time.
@@PolymerClayTutor Thank you, Cindy. That's true, yesterday evening actually I was in a hurry so I have just tried the brush on before bake and it was much better than after. I used to paint on acrylic metallic varnish after bake always, but chalk was new and different experience to my work, so thats why. it went well at last. About the spray part; Unfortunately, this spray doesn't sell or provide here. I tried to use different sprays before but none of them working, so I stopped use them since awhile, as they were sticky same as you've just mentioned, so trying to find an ideal alternative spray that fixing, and giving glossy shine finishing. I might try to order it online or so. - Does Helmar " Gloss " do stick as well or non sticky?
@@svt9352 I have heard the Helmar Gloss doesn't work as well, but I haven't tried it yet to be positive. There is a brand of spray that is polymer safe from the UK called Baufix. Here is a link to a lady I know that has tested it extensively: ruclips.net/video/Io71lSmyOz8/видео.html
@@PolymerClayTutor Thank you, Cindy I have checked the link.. It seems a good option, however I tried to check it online stores, not available, even on product's official website they only ship to Germany and Austria; unfortuniarly. There is a product call " Varathane polyurethane gloss (water based), found some ppl on RUclips recommend It, but it is way expensive than Baufix. I thought of something a bit crazy to try but, there is a fixative spray I liked always to use for my pastel drawing " Talens", I have tried it on p.clay, I left it for some hours it to check if it will react to, it has given it a nice glossy look but a sticky touch, after a couple days or so it just not that sticky. In other hand it depends on the amount of spray as it has to be done sparingly. Well, sounds a bit crazy of me lol but I tried to find an alternative way until I find the better suitable option. I am so thankful to you for your good recommendations, and I hope that they become more available on online stores very soon.
Great vdeo. Have you used Derwent inktense blocks on polymer clay. Wondering if the intense colors stay intense after baking the clay. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks Jayne! I actually don't know since I have not yet tested Derwent Inktense blocks with polymer clay. I would suspect they would be compatible, and it would make sense that they would be more intense than other chalks since they are highly pigmented, but it would be something that would need to be tested to be sure. If you have some I would say Go For It! If not, I would go buy 1 (if that is even possible) and see for your self. Let me know what you find out!
Hi, acrylic paint is water based FIMO/TLS has a type of oil base. Oil and water don't mix without and emulsifier. Some people do use acrylic, but it depends on the brand and how much is added. To be safe it's best to use the chalks, mica powders, eyeshadow, powdered food coloring, oil pastels, and even different spices like cinnamon and such.
Hey Cindy! I am not totally sure if you read these anymore but I might as well try. I am new to polymer clay and I was making a everything bagel. To make the seeds, I just used a blade to sprinkle shaving of the chalk pastel onto the bagel. However, after I baked it, all the color completely smeared into each other. I wanted to just make seeds and not have them turn into a gross mess. I use sculpey and baked it in 275 for about 25 minutes. Do you have any suggestions to how to stop this? Thank you!!
Hi SamanthaS, you should think of chalk pastels as powdered paint. it is not going to stay as individual seeds more like a dusting of color. If you want seeds you need to use something that won't bleed into each other like tiny balls of clay, mico beads, chopped or grated bits of baked clay, something like that. Hope that makes sense.
Well! I've only watched 2 of your videos and I'm so excited. I am completely new to polymer clay and you videos are fantastic, so I will be continuing to watch and learn. You have so many videos, and I haven't had a chance to look at all of them so if there is a video on my question I apologise. But do you, or anyone else is might read this, do you do this as your business? Or just a hobby? I am looking to start an online shop and I am curious to see if y'all can make a good living (not looking to get rich😁) Doing polymer clay? Thank you!!
I would love to see the FIMO liquid polymer clay video. Also, you did a video a while back on how the new sculpy pasta machine worked, Can you tell me what you thought about the result. thank you
Hi Cindy, I love your tutorials and experience. I have a question about my pastels. I notice that they darken/discolor when baked. I do not overbake and follow the baking temp instructions. Ex: I shaded a, soon to be, glazed donut with that bakery golden tan. I was ecstatic with the color and realism but after I baked my donuts, the golden tan turned to a medium brown. The color was totally off and looked nowhere near my original shading. This also happened on my eclair shading. 😥😥Do you have any suggestions as to why my colors darken?
I am not totally sure why your pieces darkened without seeing everything you used and how you did it, but it could be a couple of things. Maybe you used a clay that was quite translucent, so when it baked it actually darkened rather than the powders? Or perhaps the type of powders you used were not heat stable and ended darkening when put in the oven. You will need to experiment with some scrap clay and some different clay and powders, to figure what will give you the end result you are looking for. Another option to the pastels is to consider trying some eyeshadow perhaps in a matt finish. Cheap ones found in the dolor store can work very well on polymer clay. Or you can try things like cocoa powder and spices to shade your polymer clay baked goods. It will also have the added benefit of making your pieces smell nice! 🙂
The video is actually quite misleading. Chalk pastels and Soft pastels are totally different. You may of been using chalk pastels which I suggest not to use. Soft pastels do not create these effects since they're made with mineral pigments. I once had this issue and soon switched to soft pastels which helped out a lot.
@@jesusdag8585 So you're experienced. I have a question, say i'm working on a lot of pieces at the same time while pasteling a few, can i put pastel on and leave the clay for days with the pastel on until i'm ready for baking? I ask because i know they say if you use cornstarch to bake on, to not leave the raw clay in the cornstarch for too long because it will absorb the plasticizers in the clay resulting in it being brittle and fragile after baking. I'm wondering if a modest amount of chalk pastels would do something similar since they're both powder materials.
Personally I love the matte finish and color range of chalk pastels, but you can definitely use eye shadows and pigment powders on your polymer clay. I suggest you play with whatever powders you have available and see what you like the most. Have fun! ❤
Yes, please test the liquid fimo. Also, as I've asked in another comment, I would love to see a comparison between different brands of pearly clays when it comes to mica content, especially when applied to the mica shift technique.
+DeeEll86442 I know that, but premo isn't available to me. I can only work with fimo, but I'm curious to see just how pearly it can be next to other brands. I know premo will shine on that one.
I don't know why but i couldn't find any chalk pastel in local art stores. I'm wondering if there is any chance that hard and chalk pastels are the same thing. And thank you for this informative video 👍🏻
Hey, can I just use sidewalk chalk to actually color the clay? I want to actually make a colored clay. Is that something good to use? Can I use markers, like expo? I just really need to dye my clay. Also, can you link oil pastels in your reply if you have made it already and it would work for me?
Yes, but you may find it doesn't have a lot of pigment in it, so if may take a fair amount of chalk to get much color. Experiment and see what you can make with it.
Hello! great vid, thank you - may i ask if you ever add the colour after baking? as far as i know it's fine to do so? pastels seem to be so much finer & 'airbrushed' in finish that i'd like to try them on my miniatures, but i add so much detail in my sculpting, that painting soft clay will destroy it, so i need to do it last after baking, so i would need a nice thin, matte seal or glaze i think ? im so new to pastels haha, THE FEAR! :)
Sure you can mix it with clay but it can make the clay a little speckled. Also you would need to test how much to add to the clay without making the clay crumbly.
Hi, What's happening is the chemicals in the Triple Thick Spray are eating(melting) the clay. The only spray that I use that doesn't get sticky with polymer clay is PYM II. just look up the product on the Internet if you want to buy it. To remove the stickiness, you can try removing the Triple Thick by rubbing it off with a rag lightly soaked acetone. Just be warned this will remove(melt) the top coat of your clay. Lightly rub it until it's no longer sticky or almost gone, then you can sand off the remaining stickiness. This may or may not work depending on how thick your clay is, if it was fully baked before you applied the Triple Thick, or if it was a mixed media creation with lots of detail. I have used this method to fix creations in the past, that is until I learned not to use spray varnishes on polymer clay. Also, NEVER USE CLEAR NAIL POLISH! It also melts polymer clay. I hope this works for you. Take care, Dee😊
Can you mix chalk colours to air dry clay?I have tried it but it doesn't work well with air dryed clay,I thought it might be easier than painting,any tips?thank you
Chalk pastels don't won't on air dry clay but you can mix acrylic paint to color them. Check out the channel "Maqaroon". She has a couple videos on air dry clay and such
Thanks for the great tutorial. I am debating between gliders paste and chalk pastels to use on polymer clay. My purpose is to highlight the design by stamping polymer clay. Any suggestions what to use ?
I see this is an older video but was trying to find out about powder colours. I have some powdered colours that are just like the consistency of scraping the pastels but they are for colouring your home made soap. The only info is Neon Powders. I used to make soap but too busy with my polymer clay. Was curious if you thought it would be safe to use. I will test it out I guess and see how it goes. Thanks for your great video's.
Testing a product first is always a good policy. My guess is that since the pigments work well with soap, they will probably work with the clay as well. I would be very interested in hearing about your results!
You can also use it with a wet brush so you can have more control over where it's applies, especially comes in handy on miniatures.
brikhouse good to know, thank you
but won't that mar the raw clay?
Oh my gosh.... that fairy door! Your work is beautiful.
I've been using the liquid Flimo for about 6 months, and I love it. It drys really hard and nothing, (and I mean nothing can move it!). It drys clear and I've used it to coat, fill and to reinforce clay items with no issues whatsoever. You can also mix small amounts of pastel or clay into it and stir it to either a smooth fondant thickness, or leave it chunky. I used it on my Gingerbread House as snow, it looks really good. However, it's quite pricy, and you don't get a lot for your money, however, it goes far depending on what your making. I always turn to it when I'm working clay as it's never let me down.
Magical Bevanna / Thanx I'm just getting into this I'm going to try that*
As usual you are a plethora of ideas and knowledge, Cindy......thank you for sharing!!
Thank you. I wish I had known about polymer clay when I was younger, but I am so happy I discovered it. I am always learning new and exciting ways to use it. I am going to purchase the liquid FIMO this week, one of the things I want to try with it is image transfer. You just gave me some wonderful tips, I am going to try using pumpkin spice seasoning and see if the wonderful scent sticks around. Thank you.
+Nicole Newman That is a very interesting idea using spice. You'll have to post back with a report!
You have the eye of a true artist. You understand color to an exceptional degree. I just learned so much from you. :)
Aww, thank you so much for your kind words!
@@PolymerClayTutor thank YOU for sharing your excellent work!
I would LOVE for you to do the FIMO liquid video sooner rather than later. I have several projects that I am going to do for Christmas and if what I have heard about the liquid FIMO is true I would spend the money to get it. It is so much more expensive than TLS. Thank you, I have learned so much from you. I really appreciate your valuable teaching and knowledge that you share with us.
If you'd like to know ASAP, SugarCharmShop has done a video comparing TLS and Fimo Liquid Clay and talked about what she liked about each and what she uses it for. She does amazingly realistic miniatures, so perhaps that video could help you. :)
+Amy He thank you. I follow her but I missed seeing this one. I will go and watch it now.
Hi Nicole, there are so many wonderful things you can do with FIMO liquid. Basically your FIMO and TLS are the same except that the FIMO is more translucent after baking. Not only can you mix it with caulk pastels to color it but you can also use oil paints, eyeshadow, and powdered food coloring. I have even used different spices(cinnamon, clove, turmeric), instant coffee, and oil pastels. As long as you don't mix it with a water based color there are lots of different things you can use to color your FIMO or TLS. I have even mixed it with sand and baked it, which creates a wonderful effect. You can paint it on to a printed picture and put it in a cameo. After you color it you can even paint with it. In case you didn't know Kato Polyclay sells it own line of colored liquid clay, and Sculpey just came out with gold and silver colored TLS. If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me. I've been doing this over 20 years so I'm full of information. Take care, Dee😊
I have just started using polymer clay and I am delighted to have found your videos. It is like having my own personal tutor on tap. Thank you.
Thank you! 💖💖💖
I have just ordered some mica powder after watching another of your videos. I really appreciate that you back up your personal opinions with experiments to back them up. Excellent teaching skills!
@@carolbarnes7520 Thank you! 💖
I hope you’ll notice me. When should I use it? before baking or after baking?
It sticks much better if you use it on raw clay, though you can do a little shading with it on Baked clay (like blushing cheeks on a face). I use it mostly on raw clay though.
@@PolymerClayTutor thank you 🙏❤️
Thank you for your tutorial!! I would like to ask in what stage we use soft pastels on clay? Before or after baking it? When do we apply it on air clay?
I'd love to see comparisons done on the translucency of each 'translucent' liquid clay and how they look when finished, as well as how they look with pigments added.
Look up Blue Bottle Tree. That woman did *all* the research about little details like that.
@aprilstewart5929 my comment was made 7 years ago lol.
@@Yamashta How fallible of me. :)
I know you said it doesn't really rub off once its applied to raw clay and baked, but if you apply it to already baked clay does it still not rub off or does it then?
Think I said this in a video before but I love you!!! You seem to have a video for every polymer clay question I have. Thank you!
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Thank for the information! I just got some clay and pastels and tools in a sculpture box and I can’t wait to start creating!
What would I use,to protect it from weather, as I plan on mixing pc, omong plants in my outside planters😉
Thanks for the video ma'am. I am about to buy my first chalk pastel for air dry clay but was hesitant that I wouldn't be able to mix the colors
Can you use this to colour cooked clay? And if so, how do you seal it?
Liquid fimo clay!!!! yes please up in the list!!!!
Thank you! Love your videos!!!!!
I tried oil pastels today on clay and didn't get good results. I've "played" with clay for so many years and love it even more than I did!
I am a crafter aswell and got the Artist Loft pastels and they work realty good especially on a white peace of clay it works amazing 👌🏼
Sorry I am beginner and I dont understan when to use the chalk for painting. After baking or before?
So you paint the clay while it's still wet? Do ppl ever paint the piece after baking it so you are painting a hard surface?
how do you protect the pastels on already baked clay, and what kind of finishes do you get from all the products mentioned or others?.
you are very good explaining, and I love your tutorials they are so interesting
Thank you, I was just working with chalks and clay. You answered some of my questions already.
You have a large Sculpey bottle of translucent clay? I cannot find anywhere? I think (??) Sculpey discontinued the larger bottles??
Hi .. thanks for the wonderful video. Very inspiring. If you don't mind , i have a question. So , if i put the chalk into the clay and mix it before baking, will the chalk reduce clay elasticity after baked?
I would love to see a comparison of the liquid polymer clays!! :)
I couldn't find the artist's loft soft pastel size kit you have at the Surrey Micheals (yes I'm in the same city as you :)! ) ...and it wasn't cheap either, I only got a small box of 12 colors for $16 dollars, and anything bigger was more expensive, they only had a large box of skin tone portrait colors for around $26, so I'm guessing the rainbow colored one would be the same price if they had it in stock that day. I'll try to check out Langley next time!
So it is safe to mix it into clay befor baking? Thank you for the video!😁
do you bake the clay then put pastels on them or put pastels on them then bake?
PolymerClayTutor Hi Cindy~~~I've used soft pastels on white Sculpey and white Premo clay. The blending was amazing, but after I baked it, the piece remained bendy. Should I have baked it longer to stiffen it up? I made a 1/4" thick flat pendant and baked it for 45 minutes.
+HKreations Certain brands of polymer clay are quite bendy after baking. Baking longer won't change that. I have a video in my channel that talks all about that. Check it out when you get the chance.
I love your tutorials! Super helpful. Thanks for making this!
Tanks for the video i learn a lot from you thank u again! greetings from the Nederlands
May I asking... is this chalk pastel is same with hair chalk pastel ? Both has label as soft pastels.
I haven't tested hair chalks on polymer clay so I don't know for sure, but it might be the same product. The only way to know is to do some test strips to see if they will work.
Does the chalk come off with water or do you have to add some kind of polish once it's baked?
I just love you tips....100% helpful... I just wanted to know would it work if I mix the chalk pastels in with the mica powder? polymer clay isn't very big in South Africa so you struggle to find a lot of colours this side...
Thanks for sharing this, I may have found my new favorite way to colour my super sculpey stuff. Chalk pastels are usually quite opaque so I'm guessing I don't need to use white clay for this, right?
Right! Just do a little test sample and see what kind of coverage you get with the type of chalk pastel you're using, how heavy that you use it, the color of the clay underneath, etc. so you know how it will turn out after it is baked.
does coating it w mod podge ruin the colours?
i would love to see your testing on the liquid clays :)
Can you apply pastels to clay after your piece is baked??
Yes, but you will have to seal it afterwards or it would rub off
Thanks Cindy! Just purchased my first bottle of TLS so I'll be trying this out today!
Nice video. Thanks for the explanation between the two types . I’m gonna try my hand at clay succulents . I’m a succulent addict 🤣. I have over 200 plants . But I’ve gotten spider mites and Mealybugs. Plus rot and other issues . I want to make them so realistic that one can’t tell they’re clay . Seems that the oil pastels would make the perfect “ farina “ look . Like the waxy coating on real ones . I’ll try both types and see how it goes . Cheaper than acrylic paints and so many color choices . Your creations are gorgeous 😊
Sounds like an excellent plan! Who better to attempt to recreate succulents, than a succulent addict! 😀
How can you remove any pastels from the clay? Ive brushed too much onto a piece, havent baked it yet, and im wondering if there is a way to remove the excess
PLEASE! That has been a burning question for a really long time for me. I would love to have your expertise in polymer clay with respect to oil pastels! Look forward to ( hopefully) seeing and hearing your results :-)
I bought some resin dye (color shifting type) pigment by mistake and I was wondering if I could use it on black polymer clay? Originally I thought I could make a paint pigment for plastic models out of it but that was a bust. I hope you can answer this, I can't find anything on it so far. Thank you in advance.
Cindy I have a bunch of Pebeo Silk Paints and would like to ask if you think it would work with polymer clay? I havent tried it yet, but just thought perhaps you may have. thanks for many great tips and advice. xx
Hi, I noticed Golden products on your table and wondered if you use their products with polymer. After I I attended a Golden workshop last week I called to ask about Golden products and they advised me not to. Can you talk about this in a future video?
I would hope you can do the liquid FIMO sooner rather than later. I really appreciate your videos and I hope you have a wonderful day!
Hi there, if I want to use it on baked polymer clay on a face I've made, what could I seal it with ?
Me Again! Question: When using TLS on baked clay to attach a piece of clay to cover the back of a metal clasp that was baked in, do I need to cure it again in order for the TLS to dry, or will it dry without curing?
how does polymer clay turn out if it was put in a sulfer solution.
Hi, I really enjoy your Videos. I do have a question: how safe are the different Varnishes for the Skin. They look very nice on the beads, but just wondering about the safety of the varnish.
Can I color white polymer clay by mixing the pastels into the clay instead of brushing it on top of the clay?
You can but chaulk pastels are not that concentrated so you may need to add a fair amount to get any sort of solid color, which could change the consistency and make it more crumbly, if you use too much. The other thing is that it tends to make the clay look speckled. You should also know, that if you mix chalk pastels into translucent, you will get a truer color than if you mix it into white. You can definitely mix them in, but you just may get a different result that you think, so make sure to do test strips before using it for a large project.
Can i apply pastels and leave the raw clay for days while i continue working or would it make it brittle the longer it stays on raw clay similar to leaving clay sitting in cornstarch? I know cornstarch is more of a bowl's worth but i'm still wondering if it would do the same thing even though there's far less of the pastel on the clay.
That would really depend on how much pastel you are mixing in, but if the pastels are mixed in, it isn't quite as bad as sitting on a bed of cornstarch, which would pull the oils/plasticizers out of the clay. With the pastels, being mixed in, they could pull the oils into the powder particles, but they would still be in the clay. Probably just remixing/conditioning the clay would be enough, if your clay/pastel mix had been sitting for a few days. Hope that makes sense.
@@PolymerClayTutor I mean dusted on the surface like when you make cookies and cupcakes not mixed in. I remember you saying we can't leave the clays in cornstarch for too long so i'm wondering if the same apply for surface dusted pastels.
Do the chalk pastels get displaced if you brush on a protective finish. I had this happen with mica powder
Yeah the chalk particles can get displaced, if the powder is loose on the top and not embedded well into the surface. You can use a polymer clay safe spray to prevent that though. Here is my Amazon link to a product that plays nicely with polymer clay, if you're interested: amzn.to/2XZupVo
I’m trying to make gears. So far I’m not too happy with my efforts. Do you have a suggestion?
You could bake thin sheets flat and then use a super sharp pencil to draw the gear on the baked clay and then carve the gear out with an exacto knife after and then wet sanding the edges. Put the finishes on like silver, bronze, or gold acrylic paint and then seal it in with a water-based sealer or something similar. I find that for complicated shapes like gears and other stuff making it first in raw clay makes it look goofy like a child made it because it usually sculpts wonky. The baked clay will be soft enough to carve and make for a more professional feel.
Do you know if you can apply the pastel dust to your sculpture once it is baked? Or does it need to be when the clay is unbaked, because I have a pice that I made in multiple firings that I was going to finish with chalk pastel but wasn't sure if it would adhere. Thanks!
Could you do a demo of a translucent hollow pendant using liquid clay, soft natural clay, and alcohol markers?
Have you tried it with bees wax?
Hello :-) I was wondering if I have baked something and I leave it to cool down and then when it is ready can i then paint it with chalk mixed with sculpey glaze, I baked a beige colour ornament and was wanting to make it look more brown ?
Hello 👋 thanks you for this tutorial. Can you tell me please : is this necessary to do it before
Baking or it doesn’t matter ? Thanks you 😃
Chalk pastels stick better to raw clay than baked clay because the clay is stickier when raw. There are times when you may just want a very light dusting on baked clay (like putting blush on the cheeks of a doll), but in most cases, it's done on raw clay.
@@PolymerClayTutor Thanks you very much for your answer, it really help ! :D God bless you.
can you protect it with the min wax, because that's all i have for now.
You can also use petal dust. I use it on dollhouse miniatures.
Do you bake the polymer clay after chalk pastels are put on the clay?
Yes.
What is better and can be more fixed,; Is to brush the chalk on the polymer clay surface ( after or before) be baked?
2. Can I use fixative spray after finish my piece?
If you brush it on before it is baked then it will bond with the clay and may not even need anything to seal it in. If you do want to seal in a powder, make sure it is not loose and then use an acrylic varnish or a polymer clay safe spray like Helmar Crystal Kote Matte. A fixative spray will most likely react with the polymer and make it sticky over time.
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Thank you, Cindy.
That's true, yesterday evening actually I was in a hurry so I have just tried the brush on before bake and it was much better than after.
I used to paint on acrylic metallic varnish after bake always, but chalk was new and different experience to my work, so thats why. it went well at last.
About the spray part; Unfortunately, this spray doesn't sell or provide here.
I tried to use different sprays before but none of them working, so I stopped use them since awhile, as they were sticky same as you've just mentioned, so trying to find an ideal alternative spray that fixing, and giving glossy shine finishing.
I might try to order it online or so.
- Does Helmar " Gloss " do stick as well or non sticky?
@@svt9352 I have heard the Helmar Gloss doesn't work as well, but I haven't tried it yet to be positive. There is a brand of spray that is polymer safe from the UK called Baufix. Here is a link to a lady I know that has tested it extensively: ruclips.net/video/Io71lSmyOz8/видео.html
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Thank you, Cindy
I have checked the link.. It seems a good option, however I tried to check it online stores, not available, even on product's official website they only ship to Germany and Austria; unfortuniarly.
There is a product call " Varathane polyurethane gloss (water based), found some ppl on RUclips recommend It, but it is way expensive than Baufix.
I thought of something a bit crazy to try but, there is a fixative spray I liked always to use for my pastel drawing " Talens", I have tried it on p.clay, I left it for some hours it to check if it will react to, it has given it a nice glossy look but a sticky touch, after a couple days or so it just not that sticky. In other hand it depends on the amount of spray as it has to be done sparingly.
Well, sounds a bit crazy of me lol but I tried to find an alternative way until I find the better suitable option.
I am so thankful to you for your good recommendations, and I hope that they become more available on online stores very soon.
@@svt9352 Yeah I think they only sell it at a store in the UK called Lidl. I believe that is how it is spelled.
Where did you purchase your large TLS?
Can I use it in air dry clay? I only work with air dry clay. Thanks
Hi , I was just wondering to use pastel dust on metal, ,like enamel what would be the best way?
Great vdeo. Have you used Derwent inktense blocks on polymer clay. Wondering if the intense colors stay intense after baking the clay. Thanks for the informative video.
Thanks Jayne! I actually don't know since I have not yet tested Derwent Inktense blocks with polymer clay. I would suspect they would be compatible, and it would make sense that they would be more intense than other chalks since they are highly pigmented, but it would be something that would need to be tested to be sure. If you have some I would say Go For It! If not, I would go buy 1 (if that is even possible) and see for your self. Let me know what you find out!
So why chalk pastels over acrylic paint? Is it just easier? Less messy? Better colors? Better blending? I'm new to this.
Hi, acrylic paint is water based FIMO/TLS has a type of oil base. Oil and water don't mix without and emulsifier. Some people do use acrylic, but it depends on the brand and how much is added. To be safe it's best to use the chalks, mica powders, eyeshadow, powdered food coloring, oil pastels, and even different spices like cinnamon and such.
***** That explains alot. Thank you. But after bake? Does this still apply?
Hey Cindy! I am not totally sure if you read these anymore but I might as well try. I am new to polymer clay and I was making a everything bagel. To make the seeds, I just used a blade to sprinkle shaving of the chalk pastel onto the bagel. However, after I baked it, all the color completely smeared into each other. I wanted to just make seeds and not have them turn into a gross mess. I use sculpey and baked it in 275 for about 25 minutes. Do you have any suggestions to how to stop this? Thank you!!
Hi SamanthaS, you should think of chalk pastels as powdered paint. it is not going to stay as individual seeds more like a dusting of color. If you want seeds you need to use something that won't bleed into each other like tiny balls of clay, mico beads, chopped or grated bits of baked clay, something like that. Hope that makes sense.
PolymerClayTutor Yes that’s really helpful! I greatly appreciate your reply❤️ Will post a pic of it when it is done!
Well! I've only watched 2 of your videos and I'm so excited. I am completely new to polymer clay and you videos are fantastic, so I will be continuing to watch and learn. You have so many videos, and I haven't had a chance to look at all of them so if there is a video on my question I apologise. But do you, or anyone else is might read this, do you do this as your business? Or just a hobby?
I am looking to start an online shop and I am curious to see if y'all can make a good living (not looking to get rich😁)
Doing polymer clay? Thank you!!
Can you tell us if we can mix chalk pastels with polymer clay and then bake it?
I saw someone else in the comments saying they do but that they think they put too much in it because it tends to end up being brittle or breaks easy.
I would love to see the FIMO liquid polymer clay video. Also, you did a video a while back on how the new sculpy pasta machine worked, Can you tell me what you thought about the result. thank you
Hi Cindy, I love your tutorials and experience. I have a question about my pastels. I notice that they darken/discolor when baked. I do not overbake and follow the baking temp instructions. Ex: I shaded a, soon to be, glazed donut with that bakery golden tan. I was ecstatic with the color and realism but after I baked my donuts, the golden tan turned to a medium brown. The color was totally off and looked nowhere near my original shading. This also happened on my eclair shading. 😥😥Do you have any suggestions as to why my colors darken?
I am not totally sure why your pieces darkened without seeing everything you used and how you did it, but it could be a couple of things. Maybe you used a clay that was quite translucent, so when it baked it actually darkened rather than the powders? Or perhaps the type of powders you used were not heat stable and ended darkening when put in the oven. You will need to experiment with some scrap clay and some different clay and powders, to figure what will give you the end result you are looking for. Another option to the pastels is to consider trying some eyeshadow perhaps in a matt finish. Cheap ones found in the dolor store can work very well on polymer clay. Or you can try things like cocoa powder and spices to shade your polymer clay baked goods. It will also have the added benefit of making your pieces smell nice! 🙂
The video is actually quite misleading. Chalk pastels and Soft pastels are totally different. You may of been using chalk pastels which I suggest not to use. Soft pastels do not create these effects since they're made with mineral pigments. I once had this issue and soon switched to soft pastels which helped out a lot.
@@jesusdag8585 So you're experienced. I have a question, say i'm working on a lot of pieces at the same time while pasteling a few, can i put pastel on and leave the clay for days with the pastel on until i'm ready for baking?
I ask because i know they say if you use cornstarch to bake on, to not leave the raw clay in the cornstarch for too long because it will absorb the plasticizers in the clay resulting in it being brittle and fragile after baking. I'm wondering if a modest amount of chalk pastels would do something similar since they're both powder materials.
Could you please let me know if you have done a video on the faux batik technique.
Yes actually we do have the Polymer Clay Batik Technique Tutorial here: www.beadvideos.com/back-issues-03/vol-069/
Which one is better for polymer clay, soft or chalk pastell?
Soft.
Do you recommend using chalk pastel, eyeshadow or pigment powders?
Personally I love the matte finish and color range of chalk pastels, but you can definitely use eye shadows and pigment powders on your polymer clay. I suggest you play with whatever powders you have available and see what you like the most. Have fun! ❤
Yes, please test the liquid fimo. Also, as I've asked in another comment, I would love to see a comparison between different brands of pearly clays when it comes to mica content, especially when applied to the mica shift technique.
Premo contains the most mica.
+DeeEll86442 I know that, but premo isn't available to me. I can only work with fimo, but I'm curious to see just how pearly it can be next to other brands. I know premo will shine on that one.
I don't know why but i couldn't find any chalk pastel in local art stores. I'm wondering if there is any chance that hard and chalk pastels are the same thing. And thank you for this informative video 👍🏻
Yes, bump it up please. Love your fairy door.
Can I use pastel to color translucent clay? I'm looking to make a faux stone effect.
Yes.
Hey, can I just use sidewalk chalk to actually color the clay? I want to actually make a colored clay. Is that something good to use? Can I use markers, like expo? I just really need to dye my clay. Also, can you link oil pastels in your reply if you have made it already and it would work for me?
Yes, but you may find it doesn't have a lot of pigment in it, so if may take a fair amount of chalk to get much color. Experiment and see what you can make with it.
Hello! great vid, thank you - may i ask if you ever add the colour after baking? as far as i know it's fine to do so? pastels seem to be so much finer & 'airbrushed' in finish that i'd like to try them on my miniatures, but i add so much detail in my sculpting, that painting soft clay will destroy it, so i need to do it last after baking, so i would need a nice thin, matte seal or glaze i think ? im so new to pastels haha, THE FEAR! :)
hi! To varnish th clay, could I use clear nail polish?
it's not recommended to use nail polish as a glaze, overtime the clay will yellow and the polish'll react with the clay, making it sticky over time.
Can I mix it with white one would it give nice mixed one like flesh color for instance to make doll?
Sure you can mix it with clay but it can make the clay a little speckled. Also you would need to test how much to add to the clay without making the clay crumbly.
PolymerClayTutor thank you so much 💐❤️
HI! Can I use Mod Podge in place of Liquid Clay?
After baking how come I can break my clay? Is it too thin? But I want a thin piece.
Watch this video: ruclips.net/video/tv6qOpdE_OU/видео.html&lc=z12cwdgh5uupud422230hzxw3vqzdxwm1
Great videos. Please help me fix my problem. I sprayed a finished project with triple thick. Now it's sticky. What can I do to fix it?
Hi, What's happening is the chemicals in the Triple Thick Spray are eating(melting) the clay. The only spray that I use that doesn't get sticky with polymer clay is PYM II. just look up the product on the Internet if you want to buy it. To remove the stickiness, you can try removing the Triple Thick by rubbing it off with a rag lightly soaked acetone. Just be warned this will remove(melt) the top coat of your clay. Lightly rub it until it's no longer sticky or almost gone, then you can sand off the remaining stickiness. This may or may not work depending on how thick your clay is, if it was fully baked before you applied the Triple Thick, or if it was a mixed media creation with lots of detail. I have used this method to fix creations in the past, that is until I learned not to use spray varnishes on polymer clay. Also, NEVER USE CLEAR NAIL POLISH! It also melts polymer clay. I hope this works for you. Take care, Dee😊
Can you mix chalk colours to air dry clay?I have tried it but it doesn't work well with air dryed clay,I thought it might be easier than painting,any tips?thank you
Chalk pastels don't won't on air dry clay but you can mix acrylic paint to color them. Check out the channel "Maqaroon". She has a couple videos on air dry clay and such
Thanks for the great tutorial. I am debating between gliders paste and chalk pastels to use on polymer clay. My purpose is to highlight the design by stamping polymer clay. Any suggestions what to use ?
Chalks are a lot cheaper so you will be able to get more colors for the same amount of money.
+PolymerClayTutor thanks for the reply
What about using liquid chalk pens/markers?
Very well done and a lot of great information thanks a million!
I see this is an older video but was trying to find out about powder colours. I have some powdered colours that are just like the consistency of scraping the pastels but they are for colouring your home made soap. The only info is Neon Powders. I used to make soap but too busy with my polymer clay. Was curious if you thought it would be safe to use. I will test it out I guess and see how it goes. Thanks for your great video's.
Testing a product first is always a good policy. My guess is that since the pigments work well with soap, they will probably work with the clay as well. I would be very interested in hearing about your results!
Will outdoor Mod Podge work as a good protective coat?
Wow.that is so nice! You are soooo creative!
Awesome & Useful Information. Thanks For Sharing
Can you show how to make fairy wings using FIMO translucent liquid clay asap. Thanks, I've learned so much watching your videos.
Wow! SO BEAUTIFUL 😍 Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge!! 🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️
Looks like a great technique