Polka Dot Cottage Hearts: A Beginner Polymer Clay Project

If you've ever been tempted to learn polymer clay, but were intimidated by the long list of necessary supplies, you'll like these hearts. They are simple to make for the beginner, and no specialized or expensive tools are required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

None!

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Small amount of polymer clay in a variety of colors
Work surface (a smooth ceramic tile will work)
Clay blade (or old kitchen knife)
Index card
Oven (regular, convection, or toaster)
Satin ribbon

TOPICS COVERED

Through this ebook you will learn:

Conditioning polymer clay
Applying surface decoration
Forming a heart shape
Baking polymer clay
Sanding and buffing a baked piece
Stringing the heart onto ribbon
Variations