Making the Miniatures

• 1). Soften polymer clay in your hands and mix colors if needed to achieve the right shade.
  
  
• 2). Roll out the clay with a pasta roller or rolling pin.
  
  
• 3). Cut out the shapes you need and use a utility knife, toothpicks, scissors, buttons, stamps or molds to stack, texture or otherwise design your miniature.
  
  
• 4). Rub chalk pastels on a piece of paper and use a paintbrush to dip into each color and mix colors if needed. Apply chalk pastel color to the polymer miniature where needed to add color and dimension.
  
  

Baking and Finishing Your Polymer Miniature

• 1). Bake your miniature as per the clay manufacturers' instructions in either your oven or toaster oven (usually 250 to 275 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 20 minutes).
  
  
• 2). Remove the miniature and let it cool.
  
  
• 3). Coat with polymer clay glaze, if desired, and glue or add on any other embellishments that might be needed.