Polymer Clay ~ Where to begin?

[kkduerson]

I just love the adorable polymer clay beads and am wanting to add trying these to my ever growing "to-try" list . I just don't know where to begin. The books I've found thus far are not for the cute novelty beads ~ if anyone could direct me to some good places for beginning lessons and/or instructions for such beads I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you so much!

Kimberly

[granna]

I would like to know too Kimberly

[Amylynn]

I bought some clay at Michaels and played with it. There is a pasta machine that you can get to even out the clay. I've seen a lot of tools. I bought clay and have made some strawberries and flowers, things that were easier. I even attemped a couple of butterflies, but they lost their wings. lol I didn't buy any tools, didn't want to invest them oney at this time. I just used a knife from my kitchen.

[alcajo]

Yo siempre las leo, pero no se Inglés. pero si sé algo de polymer clay, esta página tiene buenos tips

"I learned by making mistakes... Now you don't have to."

Saludos

[4bellas]

Originally Posted by Amylynn

I bought some clay at Michaels and played with it. There is a pasta machine that you can get to even out the clay. I've seen a lot of tools. I bought clay and have made some strawberries and flowers, things that were easier. I even attemped a couple of butterflies, but they lost their wings. lol I didn't buy any tools, didn't want to invest them oney at this time. I just used a knife from my kitchen.

Do searches online and you will find simple begginer tutorials out there. The pasta machine is used to condition the clay and make sheets. Some people use cutters to make shapes. Working with clay means having patience. If you plan just to make them for centers then just buy cutters. If you really want to learn the art then look into it and learn as you go. There are also molds out there but i really don't recommend them if you want to learn it and make your own unique pieces.

[ghbutterflies]

I don't recommend molds either! They are difficult to work with. I just did searches on google and founds lots of things. They do have some good books at AC MOORE for making beads.

[cjohns35]

I just bought some polymer clay beads to use as toppers for some bows and they are so cute. But then I thought of using them to make a bracelet and/or necklace but have no idea how to do that and what tools I need for that. Can any of you tell me how to make one and the tools I would need to do that?
Cherie

[ronnie]

I bought a bunch of clay and tools recently but I haven't had time to work with it. I need to figure out what each tool is for. I have the pasta machine since everyone I have talked to recommended that. I bought one of the books at Hobby Lobby but they are not very detailed with their steps.