Liquid polymer clay is a liquid form of polymer clay, obviously. Liquid polymer clay is a viscous, somewhat sticky medium. It requires no conditioning. If let out in a loosely covered polymer-compatible container, like Liquid Sculpey, it will thicken, but it can be thinned using clay softener.
In addition to many adhesive and construction applications, all liquid clays can be tinted easily with mica pigment powder or oil paint and use for embellishment. (Glitters, metal powders, metallic leaf flakes, mica flakes, sand, and dried leaves and flowers can also be add using liquid clay)
Liquid clay has several valuable adhesive properties when baked. It is used to bond polymer clay element together, raw clay to raw or baked clay to baked clay.
Some of the liquid clay in the market are Translucent Liquid Sculpey (TLS), Kato's Liquid Clay, Fimo's DecoGel.
For gloss and varnish, I have compiled a list taken from various sources.
- Mod Podge - for air dry clay only. Preferably Magic clay and cold porcelain clay.
- Semco Varnish and Sealer - tends to get tacky when applied to certain surfaces (polymer clay), but it has matte variant that helps item retain their color and/or prevent it from fading and has no sticky residue.
- New Future Gloss - watered down version of Sculpey Gloss Glaze. For sheer effect only. When mixed with Golden Varnish the clay will turned to satin.
- Sculpey Gloss Glaze - really glossy effect, only one coat needed for super shine. Also available in matte and satin.
- Judkins Diamond Glaze - can be brought at Deovir's. Double as gloss and adhesive.
- Golden Varnish
Other adhesives includes: Cyanoacrylates or CA Glue
- Kronyo
- E-600
- Bulldog
- Greco - make sure you get new stock if your Greco is past six month it will barely stick to anything
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