How do you keep polymer clay from warping?

Pie Weights Prevent Warping of Polymer Clay

1. This was Kato clay. It needs to be baked at 300˚ or it tends to crack.
2. If clay is still quite hot and you’re careful, you can slightly change its shape.
3. Pie weights will keep the bottom of a box flat when baking.
4. Polymer clay shrinks when it cools.

Are polymer clay earrings bendy?

Polymer clay is supposed to be flexible if it’s baked properly. It is a plastic after all. Polymer clay beads should be bendable if they are baked correctly. Under-baked polymer clay won’t be bendable.

Is polymer clay too heavy for earrings?

Are polymer clay earrings heavy? The very short answer to this would be No. Even though it’s called Polymer Clay, the medium doesn’t actually contain any clay in it.

How do you make polymer clay earrings smooth?

Many people use a Dremel to sand the edges of their earrings after baking. This removes the excess clay from using cutters (see above) and makes a smooth edge. Other people use a bit of sandpaper. Either way, you should not be spending much time on this.

What should I roll polymer clay on?

Though it is possible to work from a taped-down sheet of wax paper or plastic wrap, if you plan to work with polymer clay extensively, you’ll probably want to find a more permanent work surface. A ceramic tile (not an acrylic tile) is a common choice for this purpose.

How thick should I make polymer clay earrings?

Here are a few common questions that people have about polymer clay earrings and the process of making them. Q: How thick should polymer clay be for earrings? A good rule of thumb is about two millimeters thick.

How thick should you make polymer clay earrings?

What size jump rings should I use for polymer clay earrings?

Jewelry jump rings: I suggest going with a larger size so that you won’t have issues getting the ring through the clay. I have been using 6 and 7mm. *Here is also a kit from Amazon that includes jump rings, pliers, and tweezers.

How thin should polymer clay earrings be?

How do you shape clay?

Probably the most ancient and easy way to mold clay is by pinching it with your fingers. Once your clay has been wedged, press and pull at it with your fingers to form it into a desired shape. For instance, to shape a simple bowl using the pinch method: Take a lump of your clay and roll into a ball.