I have already listed some of the basic tools that are useful with polymer clay.  Like a pasta machine,  it is not totally neccesary but makes conditioning clay much easier.  I would recommend buying a better one then going for the cheaper ones.  They all work the same but cheap ones tend to break and give you problems.  I have seen pasta machines at thrift shops and garage sales.

Another basic tool is a surface to work on.  You can use almost anything.  I have tiles, a table and cutting broads (not wood) that I use.  I do not re-use any of them for food stuff after I have claimed them in my craft room.

I also have an old small food processure that we no longer use for cooking.  It helps with conditioning really hard clay.

Some of my favorite tools are my cookie cutters.  I have many of them from large to small.  I really love the butterflies and flowers. 

I also have a bunch of shaped cutters that you find in the scrape booking area of the local craft stores.  They are really easy to use and make great shapes!

Posted by Helen in Tips and Techniques on June 21st, 2007 |