Crafts from polymer clay own hands

Molding is a fascinating and very useful activity. You can sculpt it from salted dough, plasticine, cold porcelain and, of course, from polymer clay. This newfangled trend came to us not so long ago, but already managed to win the hearts of needlewomen and young mothers who try to diversify the leisure time of their babies.

Working with polymer clay is a pleasure - it is light, plastic, quickly takes and holds the given form, and therefore allows you to create real masterpieces of art. Moreover, the assortment pleases: you can buy ready-made material that is full of different colors and it hardens at room temperature, you can choose clay, which then requires heat treatment, or you can prepare it yourself. But, if you are just starting to try your hand at this kind of creation - for you the optimal option is a ready-made set consisting of self-hardening clay, various molds and appliances.

We, in turn, will show you what miracles can be done from this amazing material without even having the experience and skill. So, to your attention a few master classes on the topic: how to make beautiful crafts from polymer clay for beginners with their own hands.

Example 1

To begin with, let's combine business with pleasure, and in a dense we will prepare for the upcoming holidays. Create the right atmosphere will help thematic decoration - the original candlestick in the form of a house - will be our first hand made of polymer clay made by our own hands.

For the manufacture of a candlestick we will need: white clay, clerical knife, glue, sandpaper and molds for a gingerbread house.

1. The first thing we do is roll the clay.
2. Next, using molds, we cut out the walls of the house, the windows and doors.
3. When all the parts are dry, we will sand the edges with coarse sandpaper and collect the construction using PVA glue.
4. After the house is assembled, we will walk around the edges with fine sandpaper.
5. So we figured out how to step-by-step to make a simple and beautiful hand made of polymer clay.

Example 2

It is also easy and simple to make a funny figure of Santa Claus. Let's start:

1. To begin with, we make the workpieces: balls of multi-colored clay.
2. From the red ball make a cone, beige - flattening. Now connect the parts in this way, as shown in the photo.
3. From a white ball make Santa Claus a beard.
4. Add a mustache and nose.
5. From the tiny black balls make eye sights.
6. A bit of decor for the old man's hat - with this task will cope with a thin strip and a small ball of white polymer clay.
7. Our next step: the legs and hands of the grandfather.

Example 3

Our next master class, dedicated to handicrafts made of polymer clay, will tell you how to make a colorful and cheerful clown. The figurine will turn out more beautifully, and work will bring pleasure if you get a special set for modeling with the necessary devices.

1. First of all we blind the handles, a beautiful open-work collar and cuffs.
2. Next, make the legs and head.
3. Now let's take care of the details: spout, mouth, hair and a stylish hat are our next steps.
4. We will connect the finished parts with a plastic ball, which will replace the clown's trunk.
5. Now let's look in detail at eyes and crooks, and we can assume that our clown is ready.