How to Tint Liquid Sculpey

Paint makes an effective coloring agent for Liquid Sculpey.

Liquid Sculpey can be used in a similar fashion to the basic Sculpey polymer clay. Its liquid consistency, however, makes it more adaptable to molds and thin, flat custom pieces. Liquid Sculpey comes in a clear liquid, so the artist can customize the color to specific needs. Oil paints give the Liquid Sculpey a shiny glaze appearance while pigments and mica powders produce a less shiny --- but bold --- color.

Things You'll Need

• Paper cup
• Coloring agent
• Toothpick

Instructions

1. Pour the desired amount of Liquid Sculpey into a paper cup.

2. Add the chosen coloring agent to the Liquid Sculpey. Add a drop about the size of a pinhead as it takes very little to produce a bold color.

3. Stir the Liquid Sculpey with a toothpick until it reaches an even color.

4. Add another drop of the coloring agent if the original amount did not meet your needs.

5. Continue to add and mix until you reach the desired results.

Tips & Warnings

• Powdered dyes will thicken Liquid Sculpey.

• If the color becomes to bold, add more Liquid Sculpey --- a drop or two at a time --- and stir until it lightens to your desired color.

• Do not use acrylic paints to add color to Liquid Sculpey as the color may fade during the curing process.

References

• Sculpey: Translucent Liquid Sculpey
• Michaels; Translucent Liquid Sculpey Techniques; Ann Mitchell, Karen Mitchell