Making Polymer Clay Millefiore Beads

Hi!

First, let me tell you that your website is wonderful and you are very helpful to all crafters around the world, mainly those like me that live in areas where elements like polymer clay are not easy to find.

The reason I am contacting you is because I want to ask you if these homemade polymer clays you are sharing with us are good for making jewelry like you would with store bought polymer clay?

I live in Argentina, and I am amazed with all the jewelry making techniques and ideas that are out there to make with polymer clay such as Fimo or Sculpey.

Here they are very expensive and hard to find and I was wondering if the same effect is achieved with these homemade clays.

All tips and honest information is very helpful!

Thanks
Melisa

Hi Melisa,

I understand your predicament completely! I’ve lived in Mexico for several years and some craft products just can’t be found locally; or as you say, if I can find them, they cost much more than they would in the U.S.

I’ve made polymer clay with most of the Clay Recipes on The Artful Crafter. We keep receiving new variations (like the latest one from Eva Stosic) and I can’t try them all – much as I would love to.

Truthfully, the ones I’ve used are not quite as good as the commercial clays you mentioned; but they’re pretty darn good for something you can cook up at home!

Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of Making Polymer Clay Millefiore Beads.

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