This project began with wanting to use a silkscreen in a design.
But I quickly realized that what I REALLY want to do was to sculpt all those twisty turny tentacles.
So you get two options in this video: silkscreened AND sculpted tentacles.
The color blending on the tealight base is done in an unusual, but super easy way. It’s much quicker than making a Skinner blend, and gives different results.
I make a LOT of tutorials for experienced polymer clayers, but decided this one would focus on beginners. This video is full of my favorite tips and tricks. Hope you find them helpful!
If you choose to add a light, be sure to use a battery operated tealight, as an open flame can scorch polymer clay.
Tools & Materials
- 2 oz. translucent clay
- small amounts colored clay for tinting
- 2 oz. clay for octopus tentacles
- Ball tools
- Needle tool
- Pasta machine or acrylic roller
- Clay blade
- Craft knife
- Ateco round cutter set
- Cabinet knob for burnishing
- Doll needle
- Liquid clay
- Squeegee
- Armor All
- Card stock
- Silk screen such as JellyWave by CreateAlong (came in a summer 2023 CreateAlong box)
- Mica powder
- Acrylic paint
- Texture sheet –Tendrils by CreateAlong
Enjoy the video, happy creating!
Watch the This Beginner-friendly Polymer Clay Project Is So Cute And Easy To Make! video on YouTube.
