🎀 Polymer Clay Studio Checklist (Using Household Items!)
🍪 Work Surface & Prep
☐ Ceramic tile or glass cutting board
☐ Wax or parchment paper
☐ Aluminum foil
☐ Old credit card or gift card (for smoothing & scraping)
☐ Rolling pin, glass bottle, or drinking glass
✂️ Cutting & Shaping
☐ Butter knife or craft blade
☐ Toothpicks or bamboo skewers
☐ Cookie cutters or bottle caps
☐ Drinking straws (for holes & mini circles)
🎨 Texture & Detail Tools
☐ Old toothbrush or nail brush
☐ Fabric scraps, lace, or paper towels (for patterns)
☐ Comb or fork (for fine lines & hair textures)
☐ Buttons, coins, or beads (for impressions)
☐ Sea shells (for natural patterns & curves)
☐ Wire mesh or screen (for geometric or subtle fabric-like texture)
🧽 Cleaning & Finishing
☐ Baby wipes or rubbing alcohol + cotton pads
☐ Q-tips or old toothbrush (for dust removal)
☐ Toaster oven thermometer (for accurate baking)
🔥 Baking Helpers
☐ Extra ceramic tiles (top & bottom for flat baking)
☐ Glass bowl or aluminum pan (cover pieces to protect from scorching)
☐ Cornstarch or baking soda (for supporting delicate pieces)