Which Sculpey is right for your project?
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Polymer clay is a fantastic material for making jewelry, miniatures, and decorations. Within the Sculpey brand, several types are available, and choosing the right one can make a big difference to your final result. This blog tells you all about the most popular types: Sculpey Premo , Sculpey Soufflé , and Sculpey Liquid .
Sculpey Premo
Sculpey Premo is a firm, versatile clay that's perfect for jewelry and intricate designs. It's slightly flexible after baking and holds its shape well. Premo is popular with both beginners and professionals.
Advantages:
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Richly pigmented
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Knead until smooth after warming up.
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Ideal for tight, sharp shapes.
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Sturdy and slightly bendable after baking.
Perfect for:
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Earrings with details
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Parts that are thin or flat.
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Canes and millefiori
Sculpey Soufflé
Soufflé is lighter in weight and has a matte, almost suede-like finish. This clay is slightly softer and ideal for those who prefer a soft look in the final result. It is slightly more sensitive during working, but gives a beautiful result.
Advantages:
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Lightweight, ideal for large earrings.
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Matte finish without varnish
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Easy to cut and finish smoothly.
Perfect for:
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Large dangles of statement pieces
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Earrings without extra shine
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Mixing textures and metallic leaf
Sculpey Liquid
Sculpey Liquid isn't clay in the traditional sense, but a liquid variant used as a finish, adhesive, or to create transparent effects. Think of "glass" in miniatures or a protective layer on your design.
Advantages:
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Ideal as an adhesive between layers.
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Allows for transparent effects.
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Combine with pigments or glitters
Perfect for:
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Resin effect without resin
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Coating on, for example, transfer papers
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Casting in molds
What do you choose?
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Do you want sturdy, colorful and versatile clay? Then choose Premo .
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Prefer a matte, light finish for earrings? Then Soufflé is your favorite.
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For finishing or mixed media projects? Then you'll get a lot out of Sculpey Liquid .
Extra tip:
At SI Originals, you can choose from a wide range of Premo and Soufflé colors. Is your favorite color out of stock? You can often place a pre-order and get a 10% discount on €25 worth of Sculpey.