Baking
Polymer clay baking notes for monitoring oven temperatures, using foil tents, and supporting curved pieces during the cure.
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Set up the oven before the final piece goes in.
Baking choices affect the shape after the piece leaves your hands. These guides cover suggested curing methods, including monitoring your oven temperature with an independent thermometer at tray height, supporting curved hollow pieces with poly-fill or cornstarch, and tenting with foil to reduce scorching risk. Test your bake setup on scrap clay first.
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