Polymer Clay Shading & Liquid Clay Colouring Substitute

Powder Soap Dyes

Powdered soap dyes seem to be a reasonable and less expensive substitute to pastels for shading polymer clay and colouring liquid clay.

Colours appear to retain their vibrance through the baking process and don't seem to "bleed through" as they do with pastels. Individual colours can easily be replaced in comparison to pastels, which require purchase of a whole set for colour that has run out.

On the down side the powders are highly concentrated and do tend to stain when spilled.

Weighing pros and cons I'll definitely continue using the powdered dyes in future, which also come in glittery powders to add sparkle to creations.

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Ribbon Daisy Tutorial (DIY)

Ribbon Daisy

Interesting bright yellow daisy suitable for a variety of projects, from a fridge magnet to rear-view mirror charm.

For the ribbon daisy you will need the following supplies:

6 – 8mm Satin ribbon

Candle or lighter

Acrylic paint

Fabric medium * https://www.amazon.com/fabricmedium

Polymer clay base or felt round

Embellishment

Note: Fabric medium is a workable, water based medium that you can mix with your acrylic colours to create fabric paint.

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