Ranger's Polymer Clay-friendly ProductsDistress Embossing Powders with Polymer Clay (Technique by Debbie Tlach) Use Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Powders to create a faux stone look when used with translucent polymer clay. Use a little or a lot to create a dense look. 1. Roll out a slab of translucent polymer clay. 2. Pour a small amount of Distress Embossing Powder into the center. Pour excess powder back into the jar by gently folding the clay to create a crease to channel the powder. 3. Fold the "powdered" clay onto itself and roll through the pasta machine or roll with brayer. Repeat this process until the desired density of powder is achieved. Did you know?... These Ranger products work great with Polymer Clay: Adirondack® Acrylics - Use Cut n" Dry Foam to sponge onto cured clay that has surface texture then wipe off using a little water if desired. The paint stays in the recesses of the clay and accentuates the form and texture. Alcohol Ink infused beads by Marie Segal Archival Inks (Pads and Reinkers) - Archival Inks are oil based and are great for stamping and coloring cured or uncured polymer clay. Scrapbooker"s Palette , 4 separate Archival inks in jumbo sized pad is a convenient way to take Archival Inks with you when you travel. Cut n' Dry Foam - Use to apply Posh Metallics to cured or uncured clay. Use with Pigment Inks to make a rainbow pad. Cut n" Dry Nibs - Use to apply Alcohol inks, Archival Inks and Posh Metallics to decorate or sign cured polymer clay. Use on uncured clay when texture is desired. Embossing Powders -Use them in and on your polymer to create color, texture and depth. Antiquities , Distress EP and UTEE are just a few of our versatile embossing powder lines that create a faux stone look when mixed into translucent polymer clay. (See technique details above) Heat Set Inks - Use to make a paper transfer by applying inks to Cut n" Dry Foam, stamping into the Foam, and stamping on paper. After drying, burnish stamped paper face down onto uncured clay. You can create wonderful rainbow clay by creating a rainbow pad with inks on Cut n" Dry, dabbing onto uncured clay, folding clay and run through pasta machine keeping colors in line. You may also knead small amounts of Heat Set Inks into translucent or light-colored clays (wear protective gloves). Inky Rollers & Replacement Rollers - Wrap your roller with texture! Cover rollers with Wonder Tape Sheet cut to size. Adhere lace, bubble wrap, etc. and roll it over your clay! Carve your design on Replacement Rollers and create a whole arsenal of textured rollers. Melting Pot with Project Pan - Use the Melting Pot with a Project Pan inserted to bake polymer clay when you need a portable way to cure your clay! Perfect Pearls - Brush or gently rub onto uncured clay. Bake clay as usual. Perfect Pearls contains a binder that permanently adheres it to your piece. Posh Metallics -sponge a thick layer onto uncured clay run through the widest setting. Let dry thoroughly and then run it through the pasta machine at progressively smaller settings for a crackle effect. Poly-Glaze - Poly-Glaze creates a flawless glass-like finish that glazes, seals and protects polymer clay art. Tim Holtz Adirondack® Alcohol Inks - Apply with Cut n" Dry Felt, Cut n" Dry Nibs or drops straight from the bottle to cured or uncured clay. Can also be kneaded into the clay. © RangerInk 2007 Polymer Clay Page HERE |