Polymer Clay (Oven Bake)(1)

Polymer clay is easy to use and great for bringing your craft ideas to life! You can make jewellery, earrings, small sculptures and more. Riot Art & Craft is where to buy polymer clay from the best brands including FIMO and Sculpey.

Polymer Clay

Polymer clay is a super versatile material that is perfect for all your craft projects! Polymer clay is not only super simple to use, but it is also great for bringing your craft ideas to life. It can be baked in an oven to harden it into a durable, plastic-like material. There are many ways to use polymer clay, including making jewellery, earrings, small figurines, and even home decor items like trinket bowls or candle holders.

To use polymer clay, you first need to buy it. Luckily for you, RIOT Art & Craft stocks all the very best brands of polymer clay including The Clay Studio. You can secure your polymer clay in whatever colours you desire so it’s perfect for creating your crafting dreams.

I’ve got my polymer clay, now what?

Once you have your hands on your clay, you can start sculpting and moulding it into whatever shape you desire! You can use tools to do this like knives, sculpting tools, and rolling pins that will help to shape the clay. You could even create indents in the clay using textured objects you can find around your home.

When you are finished sculpting and you’re happy with your masterpiece, you can bake the polymer clay in an oven to harden it. Follow the instructions on the clay package to determine the appropriate baking temperature and time. It's important to use an oven that is dedicated to polymer clay baking, as using a regular kitchen oven can cause the clay to release harmful fumes.

I don’t have a polymer clay oven, is there anything else I can use?

If you don't want to use an oven, or you’re not sure where to buy a polymer specific oven, you can also try air-dry clay . This type of clay does not require baking and can be left to dry in the open air. Air-dry clay is perfect for if you’re wanting to make your clay dreams come to life with no baking! It’s also a great, simple school holiday activity that doesn’t require the added effort of the oven.

Modelling and casting are other techniques that can be used with clay. Modelling involves shaping clay to create a three-dimensional object, while casting involves making a mould of an object and using the mould to create your object. To make the moulds, casting resin is an excellent first step to consider. Moulds make it far easier to make multiple copies of the same object that are all exactly the same.

Finally, natural clay is another option for those who prefer a more traditional material. Natural clay is typically fired in a kiln to harden it, but it can also be air-dried – choosing to air-dry your natural clay may take slightly more time, however. It's a good choice for those who want a more organic look and feel to their various creations.

Polymer clay, air-dry clay, modelling and casting, and natural clay all offer different options for creating unique and beautiful crafts. Whether you want to bake your creations in an oven or let them dry naturally, RIOT Art & Craft has a clay option that is perfect for you.