Have you ever looked at polymer clay and wished that you knew how to use it? Have you ever desired to make your own beads and other items with clay, but didn’t know how? Well now, the wonderful and fun world of polymer clay is at your fingertips. This guide will teach you all you need to know to become a polymer clay prodigy, so you can add this great craft to your repertoire.

In this exciting guide, you will learn all about how to create crafts, jewelry, beads, and trinkets from polymer clay. You will learn everything you need to know about buying, preparing, molding, coloring, decorating, curing, and storing this wonderful and nontoxic material.

While regular clay is fussy, requires a kiln, and poses special challenges to many people, polymer clay is fun and easy for anyone. Any age group can enjoy using this clay to create numerous crafts. There is no limit to what you can do with it, either. Getting started with this craft is not hard or cost prohibitive, making it easily available for everyone who is interested.

So start doing crafts with your family, creating great sale items, or making gifts from the heart using polymer clay today!

About the Expert

Robyn McComb lives in Southern New Mexico. She is a full-time freelance writer and a jewelrymaker. She busies herself with crafts, polymer clay, and handmade beaded jewelry. Since the age of 12 when a good friend and mentor named Dawnella taught her the secrets of macramé and beading, she has been addicted to making jewelry as a fun hobby. This hobby also makes her some money when she attends downtown craft fairs in her home town. When she isn’t busy writing and making jewelry, she spends time with her two rescue dogs and baby kitten.

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