what you might need--especially if you plan to continue the clay work.
Any items used on clay should no longer be used for real food prep.
And if you are wondering if I really use these things, take a look!
I didn't pretty them up at all--they are just as I pulled them from my tool drawer.
At the top right, there is a bottle of Sculpey Brand Bake & Bond. While not
100% needed, it is a handy tool! It is used to *glue* unbaked clay together.
These two tools are much used. At the top, a basic single-edge razor blade.
On the bottom, a less sharp clay knife.
Both are used to cut clay.
My Soft Artist Pastels. They bond better with the unbaked clay
than using Artist Chalks, although the chalks can be useful.
You can certainly see the colors I use the most!
The razer blade is used to *shave* off powder, which is then applied
to the clay with a soft paint brush.
This is a clay roller. It is clear acrylic, very durable and very
easy to use. If you are just trying clay and don't want to invest
in a roller, you can probably use a can, or some other rounded object.
Do NOT use your regular rolling pin. The clay gets stuck in the
wooden rolling pins, and can even become ingrained in the rubber rolling pins.
What ever you choose to use, can NOT be used for real food use again
because of the chances for cross contamination.
Tip: Even better than the roller, invest in a Pasta Machine or a Clay Roller Machine.
Just a few of my many cutters. Left to right:
small heart, circle (used for hamburger buns, rolls, etc) teardrop, and large heart.
These usually come in sets. The varied shapes make perfect cookies!
And last but certainly not least, pics.
Left to right: clay cutter, scooped on one end.
Dental pic. I have several dental pics, and they are very helpful in creating details
or merely picking up very small pieces.
Clay pic with rounded end. Useful for creating details.
There are many more cutters and tools that will be fun to use if you decide to play with polymer clay!
Check out Joann Fabrics, Michaels, and other hobby/craft stores for any of these tools.