How to choose and test a polymer clay for OOAK Fairy Art Doll Sculpting

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By scooby165
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Here are a couple things to remember when selecting a polymer clay to start your OOAK art doll sculpting.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer
Small amount of money to invest
Oven
Quick Mix

Step 1

The first thing you want to consider is the price. How much money do you have available to spend on clay? If you don't have alot of money to spend it might be wise to invest in the 2 oz sample bars of each clay so you can test them and see which you like the best. You don't want to spend more money on a 1 lb. bar of clay and then find out you don't really like it.
Step 2

After you have purchased your clay you will want to do a test bake on each kind. Prosculpt, super sculpted, cernit, puppen fimo, etc. take a little piece of each and roll it into a ball and then flatten it out about a 1/4 inch thick, bake them on the recommended temperature and then take them out of the oven after cooling. Try to break them and see which one breaks the easiest or which one takes more effort to break. You will want to stick to a clay that is stronger.
Step 3

You will also want to consider color, most brands offer a flesh color, it all boils down to personal taste. If you want to use a cheaper clay for sculpting you can mix in a little quick mix 2:3 part your clay and 1:3 part quick mix to add strength to your clay. Most brands do offer a flesh colored clay.
Step 4

You will also want to check your test samples for moonies. Moonies are air pockets that develope in the clay and leave little white half moons all over your sculpt, if your test will moonie then your doll will too. Always test the clay you are going to use to, that way you don't just start on your doll and then get disappointed when she comes out covered in moonies!
Step 5

Texture is another thing to consider, while prosculpt has a harder texture, super sculpey and cernit have more of a mushy texture, again it just comes down to personal preference, but keep in mind you can leech clay and take moisture out to make the clay firmer.