{"id":15000,"date":"2023-08-22T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T14:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=15000"},"modified":"2023-08-17T15:59:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-17T19:59:51","slug":"this-beginner-friendly-polymer-clay-project-is-so-cute-and-easy-to-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/22\/this-beginner-friendly-polymer-clay-project-is-so-cute-and-easy-to-make\/","title":{"rendered":"This Beginner-friendly Polymer Clay Project Is So Cute And Easy To Make!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>This project began with wanting to use a silkscreen in a design.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>But I quickly realized that what I REALLY want to do was to sculpt all those twisty turny tentacles<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-cover-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-cover-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15003\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-cover-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-cover-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-cover-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-cover-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-cover-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So you get two options in this video: silkscreened AND sculpted tentacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The color blending on the tealight base is done in an unusual, but super easy way. It&#8217;s much quicker than <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GDKIu94iMVw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">making a Skinner blend,<\/a> and gives different results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15007\" width=\"512\" height=\"256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octopus-tealight-2048x1024.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you choose to add a light, be sure to use a battery operated tealight, as an open flame can scorch polymer clay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-5-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-5-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/octo-tealight-insta-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tools &amp; Materials<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47DLGo0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2 oz. translucent clay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>small amounts colored clay for tinting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 oz. clay for octopus tentacles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3usYAQI\">Ball tools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oUz6dU\">Needle tool<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pasta machine or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w2D5bE\">acrylic roller<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2M5VhKL\">Clay blade<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w3wGgk\">Craft knife<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Tf4XFI\">Ateco round cutter set<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinet knob for burnishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QF6YLV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doll needle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34nslrF\">Liquid clay<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/createalong.com\/products\/squeegee-tool-for-silk-screen-stencils-and-more-on-polymer-clay-and-mixed-media?aff=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Squeegee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oIdk14\">Armor All<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card stock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/createalong.com\/collections\/silkscreens?aff=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silk screen<\/a> such as JellyWave by CreateAlong (came in a summer 2023 CreateAlong box)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mica powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acrylic paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texture sheet &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/createalong.com\/products\/tendrils-rubber-stamp-8-inch-long-bracelet-style-organic-flowing-waves?aff=13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tendrils by CreateAlong<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the video, happy creating!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0HH6bFxJkY8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This Beginner-friendly Polymer Clay Project Is So Cute And Easy To Make! video<\/a> on YouTube.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This cute octopus tealight beginner polymer clay idea started with a silkscreen!  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