Crafts

In the discussion thread: Does anyone wo any crafts with polymer clay? [View all]
Response to debm55 (Original post)Wed Jun 28, 2023, 05:42 AM
Star Member Ysabel (1,731 posts)

6. paper clay is much easier to work with...

the name brand is the easiest by far to work with there are however plenty of very easy recipes on how to make it as well...in addition most things will not work very well if they sit too long (including polymers and paints *see below* and / or umm er people)...

i absolutely love working with paper clay it is very (very easy - no kneading necessary) the name brand is however a bit expensive (approx. 2 - 3 times as much as polymers)...

p.s. it's actually (imo) quite soothing on the hands which i really need because i'm experiencing more and more problems as i get older (i'll be "officially" a senior citizen in abt. six months)...

oh and also - it dries hard (like a rock) with a dull finish and can be painted glossy or whatever (if you try it remember that some types of *paints* and other coatings might damage it but most will not) i can see why some pieces of papier mache' furniture last so long (this is basically the same thing but without all the gloppy-ness) when dry it is quite strong and hearty and does not crumble away like the polymer clays...

- sorry editing / paginating etc. problems (what the hell is it doing now for freaking sakes ?? i really don't like this stupid "new" on sale old piece of crap (of course on sale lemon - ha ha you sucker old woman fooled again by fly by night mother fuckers most likely a stinking fucking repuke nazi damn it) cheap grrr this particular chromebook)...