March 4, 2008
Polymer Clay Pasta Machine – How To Firm Up Soft Clay
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The full version of the "Firming Up Soft Clay" preview video shown above, is included in my Polymer Clay Bead Making Fundamentals Course [SEE Video #3 of 39]. In it I show how to use a piece of paper and a pasta machine to firm up clay that is too soft. Polymer clay pasta machines can be used in a number of ways to condition your clay.
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2:40 pm
With this clay pasta machine technique, it is a good idea to use white paper and not colored paper. White paper won't bleed color into into your polymer clay. Let me know if this tip was helpful.
5:36 pm
How many times do you have to roll the clay through the pasta machine and how often do you change out the paper?
3:42 pm
Usually by the time you go from the thickest setting down to the thinnest setting, the clay is so stiff it is hard to get off the paper! That is where you stop. I usually use a new sheet for each batch.
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9:47 pm
Dear Cindy. Is there is any other way to thin the clay without using the pasta machine. I will make a small project for only one day.
5:02 pm
Waleska there are definitely some tricks for rolling flat sheets without a pasta machine. You'll need an acrylic roller or a side of a straight-sided glass and a couple of skewers. Click the link by my name for how to do that.