What should I glaze my polymer clay with?

The best glaze to use for polymer clay is a water-based glaze from a clay brand, as the glaze is specifically designed for use with polymer clay, unlike general all-purpose glazes, resins and PVA thinned gloss.

How do you make polymer clay look glazed?

Polymer clay is not glossy after baking. You can sand, buff, and polish the clay itself (see below), or you can apply a glossy varnish. To make your clay project less shiny, you could apply a matte varnish. Note that adding a glossy varnish can make translucent polymer clay seem more clear.

Does polymer clay need to be glazed?

Polymer clay is durable and waterproof without a glaze, so you might choose to leave your masterpiece as-is. Store — Although polymer clay will not air-dry, you still want to properly store your clay to keep it fresh. We recommend storing clay in bags or containers made of polypropylene (PP) plastic.

Can you varnish polymer clay?

Polymer clay varnishes, or glazes, are a quick and easy way to seal polymer clay beads. The gloss varnishes give a nice, shiny finish and bring out the color in your work. Matte varnishes are the best way to keep a natural look to your polymer clay jewelry and still protect whatever surface effects you might have.

Is Sculpey glaze good?

Probably one of my favorite glosses I’ve ever used. What won me over years ago is that it dries fast, and it doesn’t yellow when it does (I do thin, even coats). It’s also non-toxic, which is great to use on my polymer clay jewelry pieces. I’ve had zero issues with it being sticky, pooling or cracking.

Is Mod Podge good for clay?

It’s really easy to use Mod Podge and clay together (including polymer and air dry). Mod Podge is a great sealer for clay, which is what makes it so perfect for these charms/gift tags.

Can you glaze Sculpey clay?

Give a lovely gloss finish to your polymer clay creations with Sculpey Gloss Glaze. Sculpey Gloss Glaze Works With All Oven-Bake Clays. You can use Sculpey Gloss Glaze on any brand of polymer clay.