Support
Polymer clay baking support tutorials for using cornstarch beds, poly-fill cushions, and metal arch jigs.
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How to Support Polymer Clay During Bake by Shape
Match a documented tile, glass, shaped support, armature, or lightweight core to the part that must stay flat, curved, raised, or aligned.
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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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