Clay Tools and Supplies
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I prefer white Sculpey Original as the foundation clay in my classroom since it is so easy to condition in your hands, roll into sheets, tint with colors, adhere to armature materials, or add to pre-baked clay. Click the link here to view and purchase online:
Sculpey Original White Polymer Clay
Explore the list below to find clay, tools, and more. Links open in a new window.
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Here are the specific clays I have used in my projects and for classroom demonstrations. There are many more I have not used yet as well, but all are known for their different characteristics.
STUDENT POLYMER CLAYS
Sculpey Original
(Soft, white clay—great for beginners.)
Sculpey III
(Soft, and comes in a variety of colors—also great for beginners. Can be mixed with Sculpey original.)PROFESSIONAL POLYMER CLAYS
Sculpey Premo
Sculpey Souffle
Super Sculpey
Super Sculpey Living Doll
Super Sculpey Gray, Medium:
Super Sculpey Gray, Firm:
Cosclay White
Cosclay Gray
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Sculpey Clay Softener (Used to soften clay as well as a light adhesive when melding raw clay with baked.)
Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Adhesive (This product is also known as Sculpey Oven-Bake Clay Adhesive.)
Loctite Super Glue Ultra Gel Control (For baked clay.)
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I especially like wax tools and loop tools for polymer clay.
CARVING TOOLS:
Stainless Steel Wax Carvers Set
ASSORTED TOOLS:
27-Piece Assorted Clay Tools: Ball Stylus , Silicone and Wood Tools, and Clay Cutter
Loop Tools - 6 Pc Clay Pottery Tools
CLAY EXTRUDERS
Sculpey Tools Clay Extruder
CLAY OR PASTA MACHINE (Makes a huge difference in speed and effectiveness when it comes to clay conditioning and rolling thin, even sheets.) -
Pin Vise with Micro Drill Bits
(This little hand tool makes it easy to create holes for glass eye pins and more.)Portable Mini Drill
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I really prefer Jack Richeson armature wire because it is really strong while very easy to bend. I am sure there are lots of other good options I have not tried that you may want to suggest.
Jack Richeson 10-Gauge Armature Wire
Jack Richeson 16-Gauge Armature Wire
Jack Richeson 16-Gauge Armature Wire, 350 ft.
Aluminum Foil (regular weight)
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So many brushes are possible but liners, rounds, filberts and flats in sizes from 00 to 6 should be useful for most small projects. Inexpensive brushes are fine (so long as the hairs are not falling out!).
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A variety of beautiful colors and finishes are possible with both baked and unbaked clay. Here are some that are popular.
COLORS FOR RAW CLAY
GOLD AND METALLIC LEAF
COLORS FOR BAKED CLAY
Golden Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Set
Folk Art 24 Color Matte Paint Set
VARNISHES AND GLAZES
DecoArt Triple Thick Gloss Glaze
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Alcohol Wipes (for wiping down work surfaces and cleaning off excess clay)
Baby Oil (great for wiping clay off hands or brushes prior to cleaning with soap and water)
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WeClayer Polymer Clay Oven - 25 Quart
Elite Gourmet 47.5 Quart Convection Oven
Oven Thermometer (baking temperature accuracy is important)
Aluminum Baking Pans, 7” Disposable
5” Parchment Rounds
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CUTTERS
Mini Stainless Steel Cookie Cutters
Butterfly Polymer Clay Cutters
SCRAPERS
Steel Clay Scrapers, 10-Pc (For chopping and lifting clay from tile.)