Conditioning Polymer Clay Quickly - some tips

Conditioning Polymer Clay is a vital part of the process, and in this video I give you some tips I have learnt over the years on how to speed this up. I have 3 main tips, cut thinner slices, use a thinner setting on your pasta machine, and fold side to middle. To see what I mean, and how to use this to condition really crumbly clay, within a few minutes, just watch the video.
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Thank you for watching.

[@melodymoore2082]

Thank you so much Fiona. I appreciate your replies & will certainly follow your posts

[@MsTurtlelover123]

your voice is quite soothing and this video was very helpful thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was helpful, thank you 🙂

[@Julzzzsatx]

Great demo, Fiona

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, thanks so much 🙂

[@CarissaF]

Excellent video!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@lisabreton6060]

Fabulous tips! Thank you!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Lisa :)

[@donnaturner7840]

Great advice thank you, you have a really relaxing voice xxx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@carolrogers8346]

So glad I found this video it it brilliant

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Carol :)

[@clive_maloney]

Superb video. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Clive 🙂

[@chrisvicente6291]

Excellent video

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Chris :)

[@vivilev8031]

Thank you! This is so helpful

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad, thank you :)

[@ManOfSdeel]

Answered all my questions and more!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, thanks so much 🙂

[@surrayahsjewels]

Wow...it really does work!!! Thanks!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

It really does ;) Thanks Elaine :)

[@paularobinson8106]

Such a great way to do it

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@elenanoumilelini3930]

Thank you ! This was aAmazing tutorial 💞

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you :)

[@hans-jorgfrohlich7276]

Very good Tutorial, thanks a lot 👍👍👍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Hans-Jorg :)

[@kimberlyleon2147]

Great tutorial. 🥰🙏🏻😍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@melodymoore2082]

I know this is probably an old video but I am SO grateful to see how to condition clay. I have new slabs of translucent clay that is so crumbly I've had great difficulty using it & wondered if it is old, even though I've only just bought it. I'll be using this every time I use my clay so thank you very much for this tutorial. I'm very grateful. Melody M, Sydney Australia

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you Melody 🙂

[@nunawatson4307]

Awesome Fiona, thank you for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Nuna :)

[@triggersw3350]

Brilliant!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@lisawilder3640]

Brilliant video. Thank you so very much!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Glad it was useful, thanks so much Lisa :)

[@sungarcia421]

Thank you for this! I'm new to polymer clay and couldn't figure out how to properly condition it. Very informative!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was useful, thanks so much :)

[@skullsarecute]

Absolutely fantastic. Huge improvement over my way lol

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, so glad it was useful 🙂

[@appleoneill5135]

This is the best information I have found. Great tutorial, thank you so much for sharing your tips x

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm glad it was useful, thanks so much :)

[@rosemorales3135]

Ooooo yeah you're my poli teacher 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww, thank you so much Rose 🙂

[@rosemorales3135]

Asking for pasta machine for Christmas 😀😀😀😀

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, have fun with it 🙂

[@diannabooth6901]

Thankyou so much

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

you're welcome, thank you 🙂

[@louisamostert9801]

Thank you so much.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Louisa :)

[@augustaalecsa9680]

Thank you :)🤗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much 🙂

[@elizdonovan5650]

Thank you. Excellent tutorial.
🌲🌝☘️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Eliz :)

[@robertalordagarcia9992]

Thank you for sharing,

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@patboywalton2277]

Super! plus very nice voice!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@LtRee96se]

thank you for this one. I am making the ornaments and was having trouble. I figured that if I watch this, less trouble. I was right. You are awesome!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful 🙂

[@vanessagg5222]

🎉❤Gratitude for this, 😊 thank you for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@baybiifacebrixton]

Thank u so much. Was trying to find a alternative to buying expensive polymer clay conditioner/softener

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes this really does work, so glad it was helpful, thanks :)

[@sandraburmester3950]

Thank you, Thank you so very much. I just recently thought I would try working with polymer clay again. What I have is about 8 years old. I am going to try this method to condition my clay. Thank you again for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was useful :)

[@kayokoh5710]

Amazing. I wish I watched this earlier

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@erikap8854]

😢😮 this was like Christmas day 😂... ive enjoyed watching this tutorial. like someone else said this should be the very 1st video for new clay working students. im excited to use this. Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful, thanks so much :)

[@loligraciano782]

Muy buen video y me ha explicado como recuperarlas pues tengo unos pocos de paquetes k se desmoronando. Muchas gracias

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Estoy muy contento de que haya sido útil, gracias 🙂

[@lynnebindeman9437]

Thanks Fiona, i have seen this also by you, but its always good to watch again!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thakns so much Lynne 🙂

[@alikim69]

Really informative , Thankyou, and nice to have a soft British accent doing a video

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Glad it was helpful, thanks so much :)

[@thepimpsgirlfriend]

Extremely useful information. I cannot wait to try this method. Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am glad it was helpful, thank you :)

[@llevin5151]

Revolutionary! Thanks for the hot tip...I've been struggling unnecessarily.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm so gla dot was helpful, thank you :)

[@liletteautrey8481]

I am using Mont marte Clay which is new on the market. Their products are usually first grade.i has been extremely hot in Australia may be this is why. Surely as you said placing between a sheet of paper will help to soak all the old coming out through it. I will also try to keep them in the fridge

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Ooooooh, I have never used that brand, so that's a new one on me and I have no idea how soft it normally is. But yes, you have been having it very hot over there, so it may be a combination of those two things that have caused this issue. Hopefully the leeching and cooling will help resolve the issue. But certainly don't discard the clay, there are some techniques when having a really soft clay is such an advantage :)

[@dunephase]

Thank you so much for making this thorough video! I hadn't realized that old clay could be salvaged this way. I also appreciate the tips for conditioning clay with arthritis.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was useful, and thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it 🙂

[@clovercando]

I subbed the moment I heard ' beg, borrow, preferably not steal ' -

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

🤣😂😅 Thanks so much 😊

[@dianadevlin3717]

Gosh that's so helpful, thanks!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm so pleased, thank you Diana :)

[@trevgoodwin7900]

Thanks Fiona, really informative,

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Trev :)

[@kathyjones274]

With the very crumbling clay. I've put it a little at a time into a small coffee bean machine it works and sometimes I don't need clay softener. I have worked with very very, very dry clay.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes I have heard of others who have done that and it does seem to work very well. sadly i don't have a coffee grinder, so do it this way 🙂

[@deby7821]

Amazing information. I am so glad I have a pasta macine which you can buy one used or new on ebay pretty cheaply.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes, I know many people who have been very lucky and either found a second hand one, on line, at second hand fairs etc, or people who have found friends who have given them theirs that they no longer want, need :)

[@deby7821]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals I love your videos, thank you for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks Deby :)

[@lcbflorida]

Thrift stores are good too

[@nicholewyns3372]

I don’t even recognize my crumbly clay After doing this! Thank you so much for sharing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you :)

[@knight671]

Your voice is absolutely lovely. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@lindabryant4292]

I received an entire pack of metallic clays that came to me impossible to condition, at least so I thought. I am now very glad I did not throw it away. I will definitely try this. Thank you .

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

It really does work, but only condition as you want to use it, or if may fall back into being crumbly again after a short while :)

[@glendacrosbywilkins4246]

I am new to all of this....But I LOVE your videos.....You explain all of it so nicely...Thank You so much..... Wishing you well & stay safe...

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Glenda, and I wish you the same ;)

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

Thank you so much! I too bought clay that is old and my "old" hands can't keep kneading it. I'll try this because I realky want to make things and I really can't afford having to buy all over again. I wonder why it seems that transluscent clay us so much drier? Anyway, thank you and 1 tip that I learned in my reading is that if it gets too sticky, to add baking powder or soda a pinch at a time. Thank you for taking the time to show us how to recycle our clay! You're the greatist!😊👍💥🦋💗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful. I have never needed to add any softener to clay yet, by using this method. Have fun and I hope your clay comes back quickly and lets you make lots of wonderful pieces 🙂

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals THANK YOU!

[@judeangione3732]

Perfect timing for me to find this video. I've just acquired a large amount of slightly old clay and a smaller amount of really old clay. I didn't know if the really old clay was worth bothering with but clearly it is. Also, I don't think I run my clay through as many times as you do. I'm gonna add a few reps to the sequence. Thanks.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm glad it was helpful, thanks so much Jude 🙂

[@Lyn4817]

Thank you, you have helped me tremendously.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

that's so nice of you to say, thank you Lyn :)

[@user-kf2wi1ou2w]

Aldi are selling a similar one in the UK for £6.99 (dated 15Nov22). Just bought one and pretty much identical to this one.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wow, that sounds like good value 🙂 Thanks so much for the tip 🙃🙂

[@janissharkey7174]

Brilliant! Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Janis :)

[@ediedenmark6875]

Thank you fiona for this video , i have new blocks of fimo i was not able to use when i purchased it , it is no rock solid and i was going to throw it away , i am now goingbto give your idea a try .

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh how frustrating for you Edie. Definitely give this a go, it really should work :)

[@barbaradiasbatista2009]

This was so helpful! I have a pasta machine but all my clay is rather old and I could not condition it. Now I know why! Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was helpful :)

[@design321]

Excellent video! So many good tips. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@marylamm4254]

I'm so glad that I watch this. I like that you showed me how to get straight edges. So simple. Thank you. I love your voice, I watch all of your tutorials.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was helpful, thanks so much Mary :)

[@hope46sf]

Thank you!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Glad it was useful, thank you :)

[@nezumi-san9253]

thank you. i want to work with clay that i got 10 years ago... this will help a lot

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Glad it helped, thank you Nezumi-san :)

[@hollytucker3332]

The wisdom you share is worth it's weight in diamonds! Thank you thank you thank you 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Holly :)

[@sharoncochran8508]

I'm new to polymer clay and have been feeling defeated. I now realize that I've not been conditioning the clay properly. Thank you!
P.S. Your voice is quite lovely!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm glad it was helpful, thanks so much Sharon :)

[@Jay-cr3qc]

This is great thank you so much I did get that leathery texture and feeling on my clay however I see dents and some small cracking still what could this possibly be?
Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Don't worry too much about that, as long as you get the clay workable and easy to move it should be fine. At times the mixture may be a little firmer, and added conditioning won't change that. As you get experienced, you learn to be able to feel when the clay is conditioned and not to worry overly. Some of the clays with mica powders or glitters are generally firmer, with more cracking too, even though they can be well conditioned. I hope that helps a little :)

[@irmabresser9218]

Thank you Fiona. Good to know how to do this

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Irma :)

[@yelloworangered]

These are such excellent suggestions. I am so grateful that you shared them.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@audreyd7840]

thank you it dose work

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Audrey :)

[@daynawithawhy]

I'm brand new to polymer clay. Brand new. I've spent the last 2 weeks watching videos as my Amazon orders rolled in, trying to psych myself up for my new projects. I must have watched dozens and dozens, if not hundreds of videos, and this video is the very best, most informative, absolutely thorough and completely relevant video I have watched. Every word is important and there's nothing in this video that's irrelevant, impractical or useless. Everything you say and demonstrate has practical and useful applications and your approach is straightforward and helpful. Thank you, you've helped me immensely, and because of this video, I found that courage. I'm off to condition and fold xo

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh that's brilliant, thanks so much for telling me Dayna, and have great fun with your clay, I am sure you will never stop once you have started :)

[@daynawithawhy]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You're most welcome, but any gratitude should come from me. My first lot is baking as we speak. I'm making talavera and delft tiles for jewellery, in miniature of course. Any tips for painting and sealing?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@daynawithawhy Thank you :) My tip would be go to The Blue Bottle Tree and look under her articles. She has covered both of these topics in depth and all of us use Ginger's site for reference for any technical clay issues :) Good luck and have fun :) thebluebottletree.com/category/articles/

[@daynawithawhy]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals thank you. Yes, I've been reading those. I find them thorough but broad-spectrum. I'm looking for specifics and while I have most of what I need, there are still some holes. That's not an entirely bad thing, it's just an opportunity for trial and error.
Another aspect of your videos that I find superior is the visual. It's one thing to read "cut off a piece of your block and then cut it into little pieces" and something else entirely to get the visual and complimentary verbal details and directions

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@daynawithawhy Thanks so much Dayna :) Yes experimenting is half the fun :)

[@fishy2374]

Thank you for this it’s so helpful especially for beginners! You explain everything so well. What brand of machine do you have?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much, I am glad it was helpful 🙂 The pasta machine I use is an Atlas machine, at home I use the 180 (a wider machine) and when travelling or on workshops, I use the 150. I have always used the Atlas machines and I find them very good for Polymer Clay. However, there are other very good makes, such as the Imperia machines, and of course those made specifically for use with Polymer Clay. Ginger Davis Allman, from The Blue Bottle Tree has a number of articles on Pasta Machines - thebluebottletree.com/?s=pasta+machines which may prove helpful in choosing a machine.
Here is a link to an Atlas machine, (for reference only, as obviously there are many other places both online, and in stores where they can be found), and it is worth searching around till you can find a good deal on one. I hope that is of some help. www.amazon.com/Marcato-8320-Machine-Cutter-Instructions/dp/B0009U5OSO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BPH5K7P26RQT&keywords=atlas+pasta+machine&qid=1556786279&s=gateway&sprefix=atlas+pasta+machine%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-3
🙂

[@paulinasartcraft8088]

Thank you Fiona, I have a old and hart clay and I did your idea and is amasing!!!, it work perfect!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, thanks so much :)

[@ruthmills2292]

Thank you, Fiona, for showing these methods for softening clay! When I started buying clay, I bought many off of eBay and found them to be old and hard to work with. Now, thanks to you, I might be able to use them! You are a great teacher and artist, and I feel honored to be one of your "students".🌺

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww bless you, thanks so much Ruth 🙂

[@yolandairizarry5602]

Thank you. Just got the same pasta machine. Your introduction are in front of me. This is great. You are soft spoken which is great and easy to understand. Your my miracle for this beginner. Hopefully I’ll find more of your videos.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy you are enjoying working with polymer clay, have fun :)

[@bjjones1969]

Thank you will continue to watch your other videos. What is the best place to store clay and the worst place to store clay?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Jackie. The main 'no's are - not in sun, no where too hot, and canes/colours not touching each other. I use plastic boxes, but check first to make sure the clay will not melt the plastic. Try a little bit on one corner for 24 hours, if there is no reaction, it will be okay. You can leave them on your work surface, but they will of course get dusty. Many people wrap them in deli wrap before storing in a container. There are so many answers to this one, hunt around on Facebook pages to get storage suggestions, as there are lots of good ideas out there. I hope that helps a bit :)

[@bjjones1969]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Oh my Yes has helped a ton! Hope you continue to show your work & I sure will be watching! Much blessings to you & your home.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@bjjones1969 Thanks so much, and I wish many blessings to you and yours too :)

[@tonycollins9874]

I started watching one of your videos on making a tiered trinket box. That one got me very interested in what you were doing. So I watched more of your work the more I watched the more I started thinking maybe this is something for me have a go. I really wanted to start from the beginning to fully understand where to start. This has been so helpful for me to start this journey. I have watch how meticulous you do everything and listened to how you explain what your doing and why. Don't think I have ever watched someone doing a video that does it so well. Your voice is so sweet it makes me want to see all your work and videos. Thank you so much for your help now i will start getting my materials and clay ordered.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so pleased the videos have been helpful. I love working with polymer clay and hope you do too once you get started. Just relax with it, have fun, and enjoy your polymer clay journey. 🙂

[@mariannerogers8821]

I think this is the most helpful video re polymer clay ever!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, thank you so much Marianne, I am so glad it was of help :)

[@neversurrendernevergive-up7988]

Awesome video, thank you.

[@millieo.5325]

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, so this is very helpful. Thank you! 😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was of help Millie :)

[@millieo.5325]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals
I only just started & covered (my first ever) crochet hooks; they came out good, but with just finding your channel, I think my next few hooks will come out even better...😉
Thank you again...💗

[@melissudedemirel742]

This is the best informative video on RUclips I've ever seen. You literally saved my life! Can't believe your gorgeous words and informations. They are very helpful and practical. Thank you a lot

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you :)

[@lornapayne2805]

Absolutely brilliant. I've watched lots of tutorials on this subject - this was the most comprehensive. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Lorna :)

[@valerielevitt3016]

I watched this yesterday and tried it today, thank you so much for passing on this information, it certainly works especially with old polymer clay.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, thanks so much Valerie :)

[@pattim1283]

I'm new to working with polymer clay and have been watching so many videos on the best way to condition the clay. You video is by far the best video I've watched. Thank you for explaining which thinkness to use on the pasta machine as well as your folding technique. You also are the first to suggest cutting thin slices which makes so much sense. Thank you for helping someone new get started!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you Patti :)

[@ritarevell7195]

Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks Rita :)

[@unmondemontagnes]

Testé aujourd'hui avec une pâte très sèche et jamais il n'a été aussi simple de récupérer un pain de polymère !
Souvent on recommence d'ajouter de la crème nivea ou un peu de fimo liquide, de l'huile d'amande douce mais le travail est fastidieux. Des grumeaux se forment et le pain ne reste pas aussi souple qu'on le voudrait. Un grand merci pour cette technique, c'est simplement très facile pour un résultat magique ! :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Je suis tellement heureux que cela a fonctionné pour vous aussi. Merci beaucoup pour votre aimables commentaires :)

[@gbmaltese]

This is the best video I have watched, out of the dozens I have watched, in making me feel more comfortable in starting a journey into trying polymer clay. I have been a bit worried about how to condition the clay, as I have arthritis, and this is such brilliant information. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful, I hope you have great fun making some wonderful things from polymer clay :)

[@batya7]

This should be #1 video to watch for anyone starting polymer clay crafting. Thank you for excellent content.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much :)

[@claygirl6133]

Great video on conditioning the clay, especially old clay, thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Monica :)

[@claygirl6133]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Hi, I conditioned my dry clay as you showed and it worked great, didn’t spend as much time on it as I did previously, thank you!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

so glad it worked for you, it always has for me :)

[@BlondieSaidWhat]

I haven't worked with the clay yet but want to start. Thank you so much for posting this... I will be buying a pasta machine....

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Tammy :)

[@chris_blue8519]

Thanks Fiona! After this lesson I solved the problem of hard clay. Your lessons are wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was of help, thanks Chris :)

[@Khurricane9]

I’m about to start playing with polymer clay and with the shortage I was able to find a good deal on some fimo professional but was scared to try it being so new to this because it can be hard to condition and I am sooooo happy I saw your video because you made this seem so easy to do compared to what I’ve heard. Thank you for creating this wonderful content and helping us!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful. Yes I had some very hard old Professional I needed to use the other day, but I cut it thin, put it through a thin setting and within a couple of minutes it was back to working condition. The good thing with Professional is that once you have it conditioned it is a really nice clay to work with. Have fun and enjoy your clay experience :)

[@badnewsfairy1]

Im waiting on my pasta machine to arrive and I'm so excited. Really glad I found this video! thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thank you Emoliee :)

[@clk914]

Very, very helpful video. Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :)

[@steweythecatdog]

Thank you for explaining all of that, I’m going to keep watching more videos before I attempt that beautiful little box.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, thanks Carol :)

[@Luan-sm8bu]

Thank you !!! I have a ton of old clay.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks MiMi

[@brynmorgan6405]

Thanks so much for this! Incredibly helpful and concise, will be using this method now as conditioning can become so tedious!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was helpful Bryn :)

[@darlingmeri]

It’s a lifesaver for me! It is always a big struggle for me to condition old, hard polymerClay. I have tried adding baby oil, clay conditioner whatsoever and it is still pain to work things out. I never thought conditioning clay would be as easy as the way you show us! Thank you so much for sharing this tips with us Fiona! This is a very generous and helpful video!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was of help, thank you so much :)

[@heatherlady9964]

I'm not longer angry about hard and old clay! Thank you very much 🤩🙋‍♀️🐶

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

that makes me so happy, thank you Heather :)

[@elizdonovan5650]

Thank you excellent tips.
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[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Eliz :)