Poly Clay/ wicked Candace

we might find out soon...since Sooz mentioned her PMC-ing, I've been doodling with the idea of getting some to try...with the hot pot thingy...ack!

The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized LC in Sunny So Cal Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!)

Break open that clay, take a pinch.. mush it..squish it!!! make a little ball... flatten it... now take a second color... mush that.. .squish it! make another ball.. pinch it into a little ducky... smooosh those two colors together.. twist and skew it around... Its inexpensive. You cant waste it... it just becomes mud and thats valuable too! Which brand did you get? You are DOOMED!!! lol... Diana, dives in head first

I once had a TON of polymer clay. I offered it for free here, and sent it to someone in Florida who saw my offer here. That package was heavy!

Guess what? I never heard from that person again, and as far as I can tell, they vanished from RCB, too. I love to give things to people freely, but I felt taken. Wish I could've sent it to you, Stephie.

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~~ Sooz To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~~Joseph Chilton Pearce

Fiddy, DO IT!! But I strongly suggest taking a class. PMC requires odd techniques so it doesn't collapse it the kiln/hot pot, or fall apart, or just not work. You really need to take a class -- but they're popping up everywhere. Google it for your area -- I KNOW there are some down there. ~~ Sooz To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~~Joseph Chilton Pearce

I'll check at Creative Castle in Newbury Park...they're the cutting edge, usually...

The Blessed Fiddy, Patroness Saint of the Disorganized LC in Sunny So Cal Personality Development Specialist (Full-Time Mom!)

Awww, me too.

Well like Diana said, it's cheap. I paid 2.00 for each little block. Is that cheap? I got Sculpy III. (all they had) I figure I can find a better price online if my fingers get happy. I always liked earth clay. I was wondering if I got the poly clay in my 120 degree AZ summer mailbox if it would start to cure...Maybe I better order when It cools down.

I am going to start the Diana method as soon as I get the clothes in the dryer!!

..Stephanie..

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The mailbox will only help condition the clay. That would be good.

Hehehehehehe! Okay, I'm sooooooorrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy (NOT!) Yes, I have been working my polyclay like a mad woman. I've not put up any new pics the past few days, but beleive me--if I walk by my table, I'm sitting down to clay! I've been working on canes--and covering objects, mostly. I now have a pretty glass covered glass jar with a tension lid, and I covered a wooden needle case last night but I don't like the results. I'm halfway thru getting a chrysanthemum(sp) cane just the way I want it, right now. I'll prolly post some pics tonight.

My advice is to do swirlies first! There are infinite possibilities when making swirl beads. Oh--if you want your beads to be the same size, make a log of clay, then measure portions and cut them off--then form your beads.

I would love to swap newbie clay musings with you, Stephanie:)

Me too!!! Diana

When you find out how much you like it, try the other brands out there. They will intermix but they are surprisingly different in behaviours... then order a bunch online (shop around). I have heard of clay partially curing in the heat.. if you can, wait till its cooler. Diana, always willing to help hook a newbie

Stephanie, I sent you a BUNCH of polymer clay related links. Email. ~~ Sooz To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~~Joseph Chilton Pearce

I love canework the most. Absolutely -=- it kills me.

~~ Sooz To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~~Joseph Chilton Pearce

I'mma put up some pics of my first canes--they suck, in that I didn't get exactly what I wanted, but they sure are purdy:)

Thanks so much Sooz! I have started to go through them. God, the Internet is big, LOL.

..Stephanie..

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Do it! Do it! Do it!

-Kalera

Fortunately, my long holiday weekend includes Tuesday and Wednesday...and a box of stuff I ordered from PMC Supply :)

I'll either post pics of my results here, or a rant about "stupid PMC!" .

I wanted to take a class before I tried anything, but couldn't afford a class *and* supplies, so I'll be giving it a shot on my own. Wish me luck!

Cheers, Carla

LC aka Fiddy wrote:

PMC is pretty easy to learn on your own. I'm not saying I'm good with it but the little that I've tried hasn't been bad. There are so many online resources it's easy to find all kind of blends and cane recipes. Have fun!

Me too, me too!

Cheers, Carla

~Candace~ wrote:

Do you mean PMC (precious metal clay) or polymer clay? ~~ Sooz To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong. ~~Joseph Chilton Pearce