Can you dye polymer clay with acrylic?

Yes! Oven-bake clay can be painted after curing. We recommend using water based acrylic paints.

Before painting the piece – Test a hidden section of the project first. Apply paint and allow to dry completely. Observe for any interactions with the clay.

Before glazing a painted piece – Test a hidden section of the project first. Apply glaze and allow to dry completely. Observe for any interactions with glaze.

If you seal the piece with 2 or 3 thin layers of Sculpey Glaze, you can use any type of paint. Apply thin coats rather than one thick coat for best coverage.