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As a lover of polymer clay beads, I'd be remiss not to offer you my favorite colors and tools to make your own. Review the manufacturer's directions for use on the package, if you have not used clay before; take note of baking times and temperatures.
For best results, keep your work area clean, and if possible, nails short (you can mark up your clay, otherwise). I like to use a marble board or ceramic tile to work on my clay, and I keep baby wipes or hand cleaner at the ready, so I don't cross colors. Simple tools will work; some even use kitchen implements dedicated to clay use. The tools I offer here are tools I personally like to use.
NOTE: Be sure to purchase a toaster oven that you can *dedicate* for your poly clay bakings; if you can find one at a garage sale that you like, fine, just make sure it works well, as you don't want your clay to burn! I use an Amaco Clay Oven, specially made for use with polymer clay. It costs about twice what a good toaster oven at Walmart costs, but I think it's worth the price. I am very happy with mine. I do not carry them here, but you can special order one, just contact me through the website.
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