There is never enough space in my books to list all the sources of materials and tools that I use while creating the projects in a book so here is a list to help you track down some of the hard-to-find supplies.
POLYMER CLAY in the UK
I use all the main brands of polymer clay depending on the project. Fimo is my favourite for miniatures and Premo is what I mostly use for jewellery and in my workshops because it requires so little conditioning. Studio by Sculpey is wonderful for larger projects. While Fimo is available widely in the UK, the other clays are less easy to find so mail order is often the best way to get all the colours you need. Here are some recommended suppliers.
Premo Sculpey, Studio by Sculpey and most other Polyform clays: Zama UK PolymerClayStore
Premo Sculpey, Kato Clay, Fimo and Studio by Sculpey: The Polymer Clay Pit
Premo Sculpey, Fimo, Studio by Sculpey, Kato Clay: ClayAround.com
RUBBERS STAMPS
I love using tiny stamps in my work and the following company has exquisite little peg stamps that are perfect for both polymer clay and metal clay. They are used in Magical Metal Clay Jewellery and The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques (The Art and Craft of Polymer Clay in the UK):
LAZERTRAN SILK TRANSFER PAPER
This transfers colour images onto polymer clay - either soft or baked. Demonstrated in The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques/The Art and Craft of Polymer Clay
SILICONE MOULDING COMPOUND OR PUTTY
This wonderful stuff makes small flexible moulds for jewellery and miniatures in minutes. It is used in Magical Metal Clay Jewellery and The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques (The Art and Craft of Polymer Clay in the UK). It can be quite hard to track down but these sites have it:
RESIN
I use two part epoxy resins for many projects in my books; faux enamel on silver metal clay and polymer clay as well as for faux water and liquids in my miniatures books. There are many brands but choose one that is crystal clear. Crystal Sheen, CJ Resins and Solid Water are all recommended. They can all be coloured with oil paint in tiny amounts.
USA: Crystal Sheen, Envirotex Lite and Easy Cast from Environment Technology
UK:
Crystal Sheen: Ian Clarke Coatings UK
CJ Resins (Resin No. 2 is the one to use): CJResins
Solid Water: www.polymerclaypit.co.uk
