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Step 1
Learn new polymer clay techniques by taking classes. If you're lucky enough to have someone who teaches classes in your area, take advantage of the hands-on training, it's the best way to learn how to work with polymer clay. You should also look into shorter "workshops" that last anywhere from a few hours to a couple of weeks.
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Step 2
Buy or rent videos. This is the second best way to learn new polymer clay techniques. Jack Johnston has some really good videos on sculpting lifelike dolls, but there are videos available for all types of techniques, from caning to beads to faux work.
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Step 3
Find free tutorials on the Internet. Polymerclaycentral.com and Patriciarosestudios.com both have really good photo tutorials, with plainly laid out steps on their websites. PC Central has more beading, canework, faux work, and basic skills tutorials, while Patricia Rose's tutorials are focused on life-like dolls.
Comments
djackman said
on 7/14/2009 good clay information thanks 5*
Jolocol said
on 7/12/2009 I was unaware they had videos or websites on this. Thanks for the information.
turtledove said
on 7/6/2009 My favorite! Poly clay is inexpensive and easy to use. 5*
zoetical said
on 7/5/2009 Thanks for the resources! This is something I've always thought I'd enjoy doing, so now I have a place to start!
FacePro said
on 7/4/2009 Excellent information for finding good tutorials. Thank you! 5*