Comments on: Different Kinds of Polymer Clay

By: Sculpey Polymer Clay

Sculpey Polymer Clay — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:56:11 +0000

Thanks for the information:-)

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:19:34 +0000

I’ve found that the amount of clay I buy also affects the softness and smooth texture of the clay. I have purchased sculpey III in the small blocks many times and have worked with it successfully, but yesterday I purchased a large classroom bulk pack and the clay inside was amazingly much easier to manipulate once warmed. It wasn’t too floppy when it needed to hold shape either, though I did find myself needing to leave it alone to cool a tiny bit so that I could smooth my sculpture without it collapsing.
Oh, and also, the metallic sculpies have all crumbled on me. I assume this is because of what they put in it to make it shine, but still… It doesn’t even stick to itself well when warm.

By: andy

andy — Sat, 24 May 2008 21:09:20 +0000

try uro hot set by newclay in devon. Same stuff cheap and good……made in Britain also.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 14:17:04 +0000

This is helpful, I’m looking to make toys similar to Meredith Dittmar’s “My Guys” series with a group of kids and am currently looking for the cheapest and most appropriate polymer clay that first and second graders can work with. If you haven’t heard of her, you should check her out, very impressive artwork.

By: nash

nash — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:05:05 +0000

thanks for your post. I need this to make a college job in Mechanics of Material.

By: Ben Can Dance

Ben Can Dance — Sat, 30 Jun 2007 05:43:55 +0000

I love, love, love your animal sculptures! Terrific!

By: Oolong

Oolong — Sat, 10 Feb 2007 22:23:27 +0000

It is odd how inconsistent the various brands are, isn’t it? I think you must have just been unlucky with Super Sculpey, I’ve definitely found it to be tougher than Premo.

Of course you can link to my site/blog! I’ve linked to yours already. I’ve also given you a review on StumbleUpon…

By: V. Neely

V. Neely — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 19:22:02 +0000

I will say this: I’ve opened up packages of Premo that were hard and crumbly, and I’ve opened up packages of Premo that were way too soft. Usually they’re somewhere in between, a softness I’m happy with. I’ve read that the age of the clay and also whether it’s already been exposed to heat can effect the quality. Maybe I just got an unlucky with my batch of Super Sculpey…

Would it be okay to add a link to your site/blog from my site?

By: Oolong

Oolong — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:35:28 +0000

Thanks V! Indeed, I’ve more than once been puzzled by people’s opinions of various clays. If you find Super Sculpey too soft, what do you like working with?! I find it significantly tougher than Premo… but maybe that’s just down to different batches, or something! I wonder.

By: V. Neely

V. Neely — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:18:44 +0000

Different opinions and reactions to various polymer clays is often surprising. For example, my experience with Super Sculpey is that it all but melts in my hands, though I still need to try Super Sculpey Firm to see how it compares.

Great blog, I especially like the step-by-step kitty sculpture photos. I’ll have to check back.