Sol Polymer Clay Cutters

💙 How to use 
Our cutters have very thin, sharp cutting edges designed to give you the cleanest possible cut. Some of our cutters are also very small and detailed. To help prevent clay from sticking to your cutters, I recommend:
- Make sure your clay is sticking to your work surface before cutting. If you place your clay on something like wax paper, it may lift with the cutter instead of staying on the work surface.
- Be generous with cornstarch or baby powder. You can always brush away the excess after cutting.
- I DO NOT recommend using our cutters with plastic wrap. The cutting edges are sharp enough to cut through the plastic, and because the blades are so thin, the plastic wrap may actually damage them.
- You can also try lightly pressing the cutting edge into a sponge dampened with cold, soapy water. I’ve tried this method with Premo clay and personally love it! Test it on a small scrap of your clay first to make sure your clay doesn’t react with the water.
- Sometimes, placing your rolled-out clay slab in the refrigerator for a few minutes can help produce a cleaner cut. Clay can become warm and sticky after conditioning, making it more likely to stick to your cutters.
- Last but not least, here’s one little technique I find really helpful: press the cutter about halfway down, lift it back up a teeny tiny bit, and then press it all the way through. I rarely have clay stick to my cutters when I use this method.

💙 How to care for your cutters:
- Sol Cutters are made with lots of love! I make them as strong as I can, but with their super-thin cutting edges, they’re still my little babies - so please be gentle with them. Don’t drop them, step on them, or try to break them just to see how strong they are! Store your cutters in a container to help protect delicate edges and keep small pieces from getting lost.
- Clean them with warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush. Please do not soak them in acetone or rubbing alcohol - no matter what the internet says. 😄
- If clay gets stuck inside a cutter, don’t try to remove it immediately. Place the cutter in the freezer for a few minutes; the clay should then be much easier to remove gently with a toothpick.

Sol Water Soluble Transfer Paper

💙 How to Use:
Prepare:
- Condition and roll your clay on a smooth surface (ceramic or glass tile recommended).
- Place the printed side of the transfer paper face down on the clay. 
- Roll gently to remove air bubbles and ensure full contact.
- Leave the paper on the clay for at least 15 minutes, allow ink to fully fuse with clay.
Rinse: 
- Rinse under a gentle stream of cold water until the paper dissolves completely.
- Gently rub off any residue with your fingertips.
- Then pat the clay dry with a paper towel.
Cut, bake, and seal:
- Cut and bake as soon as possible after rinsing to help prevent color bleeding.
- Cover with foil while baking to protect the image.
- If a white film appears after baking, lightly spray with water and wipe with a baby wipe.
- Seal the image with a glaze of your choice.

Sol Rubber Texture Mat

💙 How to Use:
- Condition and roll your polymer clay to an even thickness, slightly thicker than you want the finished piece to be.
- Place the texture mat on top of the clay, texture-side down. 
- Apply firm, even pressure using your acrylic roller.
- Carefully lift the texture mat to reveal the embossed pattern.
- Cut and bake your design as usual.
💡 For best results, use thickness guides when rolling.

💙 Care & Storage:
- Clean after each use with warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush.
- Clay may stick if it is too soft for fine details. These texture mats perform best with firm, well-conditioned clay. Remove clay residue gently to protect fine details.
- Avoid harsh chemicals, excessive heat, and abrasive materials.
- Pat dry with a lint-free cloth or allow to air dry.
- Store flat when possible.

 

Sol Silicone Baking Mat

💙 How to Use:
- Condition the polymer clay of your choice
- Use a ball tool to press the clay firmly into the designs on the mat, ensuring each cavity is completely filled
- Wipe the surface gently with alcohol to remove excess clay
- Bake in the oven according to your clay manufacturer’s instructions
- Allow the mat to cool completely before demolding the baked pieces
- Liquid clay can be used with a needle tip, but I find raw clay applied with ball tools produces the best results.
- The mat may curl slightly after baking—this is normal. While still warm, place it on a flat surface with a tile on top to flatten if desired.

💙 Care & Storage:
- Clean after each use with warm, soapy water and a soft toothbrush
- Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive materials, or excessive heat
- Pat dry with a lint-free cloth or allow to air dry
⚠️ If your clay snaps or breaks when removing it from the mat, it is likely underbaked. Bake longer and at the proper temperature for your clay brand.