Texture sheets

Add patterns and textures to clay

Texture sheets make it easy to add an even pattern or raised surface to a sheet of clay. They can be used for backgrounds, jewelry, pendants, miniatures, decorations, fabric effects and mixed-media elements. Many patterns can be repeated beside each other, allowing makers to cover larger surfaces with a continuous design.

How to use texture sheets

First roll the clay into an even sheet and place the texture sheet with the patterned side against the surface. Press it down gently and evenly or use a roller to transfer the design. Carefully lift the sheet to reveal the impression. Transparent texture sheets make it easier to see where repeated sections of a pattern should meet.

Texture sheets are primarily used with polymer clay and can also be suitable for air-dry clay and other soft modeling materials. Remove the texture sheet before drying or baking the clay and follow the instructions supplied with the individual product.

Texture sheets from Makin’s, Sculpey and Cernit

Makin’s Texture Sheets are supplied in sets featuring surfaces such as sand, stone, wood, lace, flowers, geometric patterns and technical motifs. Sculpey offers reusable sheets with nature-inspired and geometric designs. Cernit Texture Plates combine a variety of decorative patterns for polymer clay and other modeling projects.

Texture sheets for retailers and creative studios

Texture sheets are a versatile addition to the clay and modeling-tool range of shops, online retailers, studios and workshop providers. A relatively small selection of sets offers makers a wide variety of surfaces, ranging from natural and floral textures to modern and industrial patterns.