Articles by Dimple

How to Fix Cracked or Broken Baked Polymer Clay

Let’s roll out some calm, cozy problem solving and save that cute clay piece today. Cracks and breaks can look dramatic, but many baked polymer clay charms, earrings, and mini sculptures are very repairable with the right method. Pick the repair method based on the break type. This keeps the fix...

Piercing vs. Drilling Polymer Clay Earring Holes

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! When it comes to polymer clay earrings, a tiny hole can make a huge difference. A clean, well-placed hole helps your pieces hang straight, keeps jump rings secure, and prevents those heartbreaking little cracks. The big choice is...

Sand and Polish Polymer Clay With Sandpaper and a Dremel

Let's roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! If your baked polymer clay piece looks a little matte, a little bumpy, or just not quite as crisp as you imagined, sanding and polishing can transform it into a smooth, glossy treasure. This tutorial walks through a reliable,...

Mastering the Skinner Blend

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! A Skinner blend is the classic polymer clay gradient: two colors that melt into each other so smoothly it looks like a sunrise in clay form. It’s perfect for earrings, cane work, petals, faux stones, and any project that wants...

How to Smooth Raw Polymer Clay

Let's roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! If your piece is picking up fingerprints, lint, or those tiny mystery specks that appear out of nowhere, don't worry. A smooth raw surface is absolutely possible with a few gentle techniques and the right order of operations....

Best Storage for Unbaked Polymer Clay

Let's roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! Before the rolling begins, though, let's tuck your unbaked polymer clay somewhere cozy. The right storage keeps it clean (bye, dust), helps prevent crumbly edges, and keeps every color smooth and ready for the next tiny...

Surface Design Materials for Polymer Clay

Let's roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! Surface pigments are where polymer clay really starts to sparkle: soft shadows, silky gradients, and that magical metallic glow. In this guide, I’ll walk you through mica powders , soft pastels , and acrylic paints , with the...

Best Wire and Armature Materials for Polymer Clay Figurines

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today. When a figurine needs to stand tall, hold an arm out, or stay lightweight, a good armature is the secret ingredient hiding inside the cuteness. This guide walks through the most useful armature materials for polymer clay...

Polymer Clay Glazes Explained

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! And when the shaping and baking are done, the finish is what makes your piece look polished, feel smooth, and stand up to real life. Polymer clay does not need a topcoat for strength, but a clear finish (sometimes called a glaze,...

Polymer Clay Cutters: Brass, 3D Printed, and Metal

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! Polymer clay cutters look simple, but the material they are made from can totally change how crisp your edges turn out and how often your clay wants to cling like a tiny koala. Before picking a cutter type, it helps to know what...

Hypoallergenic Earring Findings and Glues for Polymer Clay

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! If your ears get cranky with certain earrings, the fix often starts with two things: hypoallergenic findings and the right way to attach them . This guide breaks down what “ear-safe” really means, which jewelry glues are most...

Premo vs. Fimo vs. Cernit Polymer Clay

Let's roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! If you have ever stood in front of the polymer clay aisle wondering whether to pick Premo, Fimo, or Cernit, you are in excellent company. These are three of the most-loved lines for jewelry, miniatures, and sculpting, but they...

Essential Oven Tools for Baking Polymer Clay

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! The secret to polymer clay that cures strong and stays beautifully bright is not a “hotter bake.” It’s a steadier bake. A few simple oven tools can help you avoid scorched spots, dark or shiny bottoms, and that dreaded toasted...

Pasta Machines for Polymer Clay

Let's roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! If you want smooth blends, crisp cutters, and neat slabs for earrings, a pasta machine is one of the most helpful tools you can add to your polymer clay space. This guide walks through what to buy, how to set it up, and how to...

Polymer Clay Starter Kit: 10 Essential Tools

Let’s roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today! If you are new to polymer clay, it is easy to overbuy. The happiest starter kit is small, practical, and built around tools that help you shape cleanly, bake safely , and finish smoothly. This checklist focuses on what you...

About Dimple

"Let's roll out some colorful clay and make something wonderful today!" Welcome. This is a quick hello from Clay Bakehouse, plus a simple guide to what you will find here and where to start. That is Dimple, the cheerful hamster host of Clay Bakehouse, popping in with a bright hello and an even...