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Handmade in Lahore since 2021

Polymer Hands

Learn polymer clay

Free lessons from the studio

We teach Pakistan polymer clay. Start with the free tips and videos below, then pick up real clay and tools, or go deeper with the online masterclass.

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Hands rolling pink polymer clay into a tiny figure at the studio desk
The studio desk in Lahore with plain mugs and baskets of coloured polymer clay
A finished clay initial mug resting beside packs of polymer clay

Video lessons

Watch us work

Our free videos live on YouTube at @polymerhands. Here’s a taste of the studio, filmed at our desk.

@polymerhands on YouTube

Step-by-step videos on sculpting figures, making mugs and working with polymer clay. Free to watch.

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Free tips

Six habits for neater figures

  1. Tip 1

    Condition the clay first

    Knead and roll each block in your hands until it is soft and smooth before you shape anything. It cracks less and joins better.

  2. Tip 2

    Mix your own shades

    Blend small amounts of two colours until no streaks remain. Make a little more skin tone than you think you need, so every piece matches.

  3. Tip 3

    Build from simple shapes

    Bodies, heads and limbs all start as balls, logs and teardrops. Get the proportions right before adding detail.

  4. Tip 4

    Keep your work clean

    Light colours pick up dust and dark clay. Wipe your hands and tools between colours, and work on a smooth, clean surface.

  5. Tip 5

    Bake as the pack says

    Polymer clay sets in a home oven. Follow the temperature and time printed on your clay’s packet, and let pieces cool before handling.

  6. Tip 6

    Take your time

    Clay stays soft until it is baked, so you can adjust and fix as you go. Our own mugs take 7–10 days for a reason.

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Clay, tools and the masterclass

Everything you need to make your first figure, and a course that covers every step we use on our own mugs.

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