How to Keep Fingerprints Off Your Polymer Clay

Video #370: Learning the tips and tricks for getting rid of fingerprints from your polymer clay creations, will help you to achieve more professional looking results. More... How to avoid and remove fingerprints on your polymer clay before it is baked, so there is less finishing work required later on. Things to avoid that cause fingerprints to happen more easily (soft clay, warm clay, squishy polymer clay brands). Use firmer brands such as Kato Polyclay, Fimo Classic and my personal favorite, Premo Sculpey. Using cornstarch on your fingers can help 'fill the gaps' in your fingerprint ridges, and therefore reduce the number of fingerprint impressions on your clay. Use cornstarch or water for 'erasing' fingerprints and other small flaws on your clay's surface. Use the side of your hand for smoothing. The lines are not as deep on that part of your hands. Work on paper. It has a nice smooth surface. Use latex gloves if you like. I personally don't like working in them since my hands get too sweaty inside the gloves. Brought to you by Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor. There's more Fingerprint Tips and Tricks over at my blog. If you are interested, here is the direct link: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=16881 And finally, if you enjoyed this video, please do click the LIKE button. Subscribe too... for lots more entertaining and educational videos every week!

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