Control the thickness of your polymer clay creations with these transparent, precise and easy-to-use shims, also known as guide sticks.
These transparent acrylic spacers are essential for working with polymer clay evenly and precisely. Several thicknesses are available in the set (2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm), enabling you tospread your slabs of paste evenly without the risk of irregularities. Their transparency makes it easy to visualize your work, ideal for your modeling, jewelry-making or handmade decorative projects.
How do I use polymer guide sticks?
To use them, nothing could be simpler:
- Take two shims of the same thickness.
- Place them flat on your work surface.
- Place your polymer clay between the two sticks and roll it out with a roller until it rolls over the sticks.
Give your imagination free rein to create marbled pendants, terrazzo earrings or perfectly smooth cabochons. You can also use these sticks to create base plates for your canes or decorative ornaments on your jewelry. Thanks to the precision they offer, your creations will always have a neat, professional finish.
Whether you're an inquisitive beginner or an experienced designer, we've got plenty of tutorials and data sheets to help you master polymer clay. Learn how to condition your paste, manage thickness, bake your creations without bubbles or distortion, and discover tips for giving relief and texture to your jewelry. Our resources guide you step by step to perfect your technique and explore new creative inspirations.
Features:
Length: 20 cm
Width: 20 mm
Thickness: 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm and 6 mm.
Sold in bags of 10
