Dollar store modeling clay crochet handle FAIL

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So I learned the hard way that Dollar Tree modeling clay…
a: does not dry and
b: does not bake.

Is polymer clay my best bet for diy handles?
What else have you used that doesn’t require extra skills?

Thanks,

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Bummer. I bought polymer clay from dollar general. Haven’t tried it yet though. I hope mine works. I am a bit nervous about it. I shouldn’t be. I’m sure it will be fun, but hopefully actually works. Here’s a link that helped me learn more. https://youtu.be/oULvx7RAbX0?si=Cxu6EFcfrklvBFdQ
And please, share your makes when you get them done.

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sculpy polymer clay! its cheap-ish at hobby lobby, micheals, joanns, every craft store really, and it bakes to harden

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Definitely Sculpy! If you want it to be lightweight but also hard to break, use Sculpy Soufflé or Sculpy Premo.

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Thanks for the tip!

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I make lots of clay things, and I would say it depends on what you’re making! For earrings, and keychains, I use polymer clay, specifically, Sculpey and Fimo for big sculpts, such as trinket dishes, and little random things to put on your bookshelf, I use air dry clay specifically DAS and Crayola! :grinning::sparkles:

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