Another Day, Another Idea

Good Afternoon Y'all, Bonjour! Comma Ca Va?

I just came to school at 2 o'clock on my day off like usual. I am in the library right now trying to do some more research. I found a few books on sculpting but they were not that helpful.

TOTAL TIME AT WORK: 3 HOURS

TOTAL MONEY SPENT: $20 DOLLARS

I am going to the art store around 6 p.m today after I get some desert from my girlfriend ha ha. I am going to pick up my clay and a few tools you know what I am saying *Wink, Wink*. I am looking to spend under $20 bucks because I'm a little poor right now.

I found a video on Youtube on how to sculpt with polymer clay. Its really cool and you should see this guy work. It looks like he uses his hands often, I wonder what else he can do? ha ha ha

Part #2

Now I am going to post up directions on how to use polymer clay! Cheers :)

This isn't the weird-smelling clay you grew up playing with. Polymer clays have become the new media with bold colors, long shelf life, and zillions of applications.
Instructions

STEP 1: Start with small projects at first to get a feel for working with this medium.

STEP 2: Wash your hands and dry them well.

STEP 3: Lay a slab of clay out on a glass or Plexiglas cutting board.

STEP 4: Knead the clay until it's smooth and pliable.

STEP 5: Shape the clay into whatever form you have in mind.

STEP 6: Use a wire frame inside the sculpture if it will have appendages or the piece is large. Polymer clay is limited in its support strength.

STEP 7: Make a bead by rolling a ball between your palms. Carefully poke a hole through the middle with a needle.

STEP 8: String beads on a wire stretched between two soda cans to keep from getting a flat side while baking. You may need to put some water in the cans for stability.

STEP 9: Bake the object according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Polymers take between 15 and 45 minutes depending on the thickness, and different brands require different temperatures.

STEP 10: Use an oven thermometer to prevent over or under-baking.

STEP 11: Wait for the piece to cool before sanding and painting. Use acrylic paints.
Tips & Warnings

If the piece comes out of the oven brown or otherwise discolored, lower the temperature.

Do not bake polymer clay in a microwave.

Don't ever bake polymers at more than 300 degrees F. They will produce toxic fumes.
Polymer clay objects should not come in contact with food.

Reference link: http://www.ehow.com/how_7931_polymer-clay.html

I know you don't check my links so this is for the lazy people who just want to bang the dog, doggystyle. Enjoy :) ha ha!

Until next time whip your ass and dry your face!
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Okay I am back from school and I went to pick up my clay from Loomis and tools. They had several options and the one I ended up getting was the most expensive one for $15.95 plus some tools for $2.95 to design my character.

They had clay that cost $5 bucks but once you open it you have to finish your creation the same day. It dries out once the seal is broken, no wonder its so cheap. I didn't want to be cheap so I purchased probably the same clay every other student would buy unless your welfare check doesn't allow you to buy it ha ha!

I will post some pictures so you what to buy once you get there :)

Here is th e super expensive sculpey:






Now the worst part ----->
My magic tools to create myself:



You think that's enough updates for now? I think so, enjoy & I'm hoping on getting a perfect mark on my blog or else I will be cheesed!

Zee!

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