Support
Polymer clay baking support tutorials for using cornstarch beds, poly-fill cushions, and metal arch jigs.
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What to bake polymer clay on: tile, card and supports for flat, folded and large pieces
Bake flat pieces on a glossy tile and move them onto plain card only for a matte back. Hold curves, limbs and overhangs with fiberfill, crumpled foil or an oven-safe glass form, bake round beads on skewers, and leave everything on its support until it feels cool.
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Polymer Clay Figurines: Stable Bases and Clean Features
Small figurines look simple until the base wobbles, the cap droops, or the face gets smudged while you are still shaping the body. This guide covers the order of operations that keeps polymer clay characters stable with cleaner features.
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Prop the shape where gravity will pull.
Polymer clay softens slightly in the oven before it cures, which can cause rings, cuffs, bangles, and hollow charms to slump, flatten, or sag. These guides suggest baking support options using cornstarch beds, poly-fill cushions, and metal arch jigs. Test your baking supports on a scrap piece first.
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