@@creativefabrica if you do, it makes a lot of dust. I put transfer sheet on my mat (and PC on the transfer sheet) to protect it and make clean up easier. 😁
Agree that cutting on a Cricut machine woukd allow you to use all sorts of shapes and designs you find or imagine. The pre-made cutters are wonderful but start to add up in cost when you add in shipping and tax. So using a Cricut is worthwhile alternative method to investigate.
I'm thinking I'll try this! I might use my after market engraving blade though, so as not to gunk up the regular blade housing too much...🤔 Thanks for the expiriment!
The most suitable blade type and settings may vary depending on your project. However, you could try out the following: Deep cut blade #1, speed 5, and thickness 3 🌞
As someone who works with polymer clay I would not recommend this. I am forever cleaning residue off my tools and pasta roller. It also degrades some plastics. I wouldn't put uncured clay through my machine.
I was thinking the same. For a cut maybe but it can get really messy and if it catches on anything and starts pulling through your machine, I think there could be a high risk of damaging it. I do like how you were thinking outside the box though. I work with polymer clay a lot and have been for over 15 years and there are so many interesting and creative ways it can be used. Some people cut out shapes with their cricut and then cut around them or make stencils to silkscreen. I’m not saying to not try this but if you do, be very careful. Personally, it’s not worth the risk for me. Just go with the cut out shapes.
Thank you for taking the time to experiment. Such fun!
Thank you for stopping by and checking out the video! ---Becky
Crazy idea, but what if you put the clay, on the mat, in the freezer for just a little bit before cutting??
You can totally do this! 😊
I've cut polymer clay with my Maker but I baked it first in thin sheets.
Good idea Sally, I'll try that out next time! ---Becky
@@creativefabrica if you do, it makes a lot of dust. I put transfer sheet on my mat (and PC on the transfer sheet) to protect it and make clean up easier. 😁
Agree that cutting on a Cricut machine woukd allow you to use all sorts of shapes and designs you find or imagine. The pre-made cutters are wonderful but start to add up in cost when you add in shipping and tax. So using a Cricut is worthwhile alternative method to investigate.
Thanks for sharing your input 🥰
Do you think if thin and completely dried you could also use paper air dry clay in the same manner?
Hmmm Evone, I'm just not sure! I worry about dry clay because I feel like it would be brittle. You can for sure give it a try though! ---Becky
I'm thinking I'll try this! I might use my after market engraving blade though, so as not to gunk up the regular blade housing too much...🤔 Thanks for the expiriment!
Good idea! Engraving or just an old blade from my stash, I hoard them for some strange reason, and this might be why LOL! ---Becky
Are you planning on trying this technique with silhouette cameo 4? If not, what blade and blade settings would you recommend?
The most suitable blade type and settings may vary depending on your project. However, you could try out the following: Deep cut blade #1, speed 5, and thickness 3 🌞
As someone who works with polymer clay I would not recommend this. I am forever cleaning residue off my tools and pasta roller. It also degrades some plastics. I wouldn't put uncured clay through my machine.
Good to know! We appreciate your feedback! 😊
I was thinking the same. For a cut maybe but it can get really messy and if it catches on anything and starts pulling through your machine, I think there could be a high risk of damaging it.
I do like how you were thinking outside the box though. I work with polymer clay a lot and have been for over 15 years and there are so many interesting and creative ways it can be used. Some people cut out shapes with their cricut and then cut around them or make stencils to silkscreen.
I’m not saying to not try this but if you do, be very careful. Personally, it’s not worth the risk for me. Just go with the cut out shapes.
I'm going to have to try this, but I will try this way and the baked
Awesome! I'd love to hear your results! A light baking is going to be my next experiment! ---Becky
how thick was it?
It would be more practical to cut baked clay
Thanks for the tip 👍
No thanks
No worries Joy! Thanks for checking out the video! ---Becky