Video: How to Heat Emboss on Polymer Clay
Whether you're new to heat embossing, or just new to heat embossing on polymer clay, my latest video should help you get a handle on this stamping technique. The video runs about 7 1/2 minutes, and shows how to heat emboss on both baked and unbaked clay.
Here are photos of a couple of projects from the video — click the description to see a larger view:
Silver Vines Embossed Polymer Clay Heart
Blue Swirl Embossed Polymer Clay Pendant
Tarnished Gold Embossed Polymer Clay
In my next post (the final in the polymer clay rubber stamping series), I'll show you how to use heat embossing to make a unique polymer clay photo frame.
Posts in This Series:- Rubber Stamping Basics for Polymer Clay
- Rubber Stamp Techniques for Polymer Clay
- How to Make a Rubber Stamped Coaster
- Video: How to Heat Emboss on Polymer Clay
- How to Make an Ultrasound Frame
Comments
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Posted by: Beth H | August 4, 2008 8:17 AM
Thanks so much for the nomination, Beth -- I'm so glad you've been enjoying making beads & buttons for your fabric creations!
Posted by: Angela Mabray | August 4, 2008 1:41 PM
I just found your site and was very disappointed to find most of the videos no longer available - especially "heat embossing on polymer clay",and the "coiled extruder beads". Are there any text instructions?
Posted by: judy | November 26, 2008 2:56 PM
Hi Judy -- I'm glad you found the site! The videos are still available and are working fine here. Are you getting some sort of error message? You might try visiting my YouTube page directly to see if you can access them there: http://www.youtube.com/user/craftygoat
Posted by: Angela M. | November 26, 2008 3:34 PM
Where can I find the instructions to make the little jointed bears? I would so love to make some! Thanks!
Posted by: Cindi P | May 2, 2009 10:12 AM
Cindi, Do you mean the articulated bear I mentioned in this post? If so, it was a class at my guild - I don't think those instructions are available online.
Posted by: Angela Mabray | May 4, 2009 1:01 AM
As it turns out, Poly Clay Play has just announced they're doing a class on this topic. It's $45, and all the info is here: http://www.polyclayplay.com/Adventures/3Bears/
Posted by: Angela Mabray | May 4, 2009 7:55 PM
Thenk you Angela! I loved your blog! Thenk's for tutorial! I am from Moscou.
Posted by: Nika | August 11, 2009 12:27 AM
I just landed on this blog and I just have to tell you I am impressed! I love it and I'm going to try doing some of these. Since I've never worked with clay, I am wondering about the backing... is that done in a regular oven or a special one?
Thank you!
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Come see my stuff some time!
Posted by: Craft A Project | August 21, 2010 10:09 PM
Craft A Project: Yes, clay can be baked in a regular oven. Many people start by using their home oven, then buy a clay-dedicated toaster oven if they start doing a lot of claying. It's often suggested to take extra precautions when using your home oven -- things like enclosing the clay in a air-tight container while baking, using a vent to get rid of extra fumes, and cleaning the oven often. Personally, I use an inexpensive toaster oven that I bought second-hand.
Posted by: Angela Mabray | September 12, 2010 11:25 PM