What are Decoden phone cases made of?

polymer clay
This pastel design is made with polymer clay, each piece is handmade using clay.

What kind of silicone do I use to make a Decoden case?

I always recommend 100% silicone for this, but depending on the exact texture and durability you want, other types of caulking and materials like clay may be more suited to your work.

What do you need to make a DIY phone case?

You will need:

1. Hot glue gun and glue sticks.
2. Parchment paper (Don’t use wax paper as the glue will stick on the paper)
3. Tape (any kind would do)
4. Permanent marker.
5. Pen or colored pencil.
6. Nail polish or acrylic paint (Use this to design your case)

How do I make a silicone phone case?

How to DIY A Silicone Phone Case by Yourself?

1. Put on plastic gloves and protect your work surface.
2. Measure out your cornstarch and clear silicone.
3. Consider adding some color.
4. Knead everything together until the silicone turns to dough.
5. Roll the dough into a flat sheet.
6. Place your phone on top of the sheet.

How can I protect my phone without a case?

Below are six ways in which you can prevent damaging your phone without a protective cover.

1. Handle it with care.
2. Keep it away from sharp and jagged objects.
3. Beware of hard and rough surfaces.
4. Use a screen protector.
5. Put your smartphone in a pouch.
6. Install a finger grip.
7. Conclusion.

Can you paint a silicone phone case with acrylic paint?

Yes, you can use acrylic paint on silicone, but you need to properly prep the silicone surface before applying the paint.

How can I make my silicone phone case bigger?

Soak in hot water fill them with something the size a little bit bigger then you want then into cold water has always worked for me let them soak in the hot water for 15-30 minutes.

What’s the best way to clean a Decoden case?

Press gently with your hand which should be covered in cornstarch to prevent sticking. Then take your optional second glitter color and sprinkle generously over the case. Let dry for 6-12 hours. Take the case and shake it upside down over a sandwich bag or other container. This will shake loose the extra glitter.

How do you put caulk on a Decoden case?

Sprinkle nail art confetti color #1 all over the caulk on the case. DO NOT TOUCH YET! Carefully push the flat back cabochons into the silicone calk. The caulk should surround the edges so push them in until they hit the bottom. You don’t need to be perfect or have a pattern for this to look awesome.

What’s the best way to caulk a phone?

Starting at the top, make thick lines across the phone case with the caulking gun. Once you have covered the whole case, go around the entire case framing it with caulk. Next, use an old pen, a stick or your finger to smooth the caulk around the surface of the case. You want a good thick layer!

Can you make Polly Pockets out of silicone?

You can make clothes for polly pockets too because the silicone is stretchy and gives. Squeeze silicone into a mixing bowl and add 1/2 as much corn starch to the silicone. Put in a few drops of acrylic paint and a drop of olive oil, baby oil or Vaseline.