Comments on: Altered Paper Jewelry Craft Book Review | Polymer Clay Bead Ideas

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 06:58:56 +0000

@Jocelyn: Absolutely. It’s good to be reminded of this. I lived in the Middle East for several years, and that heat is something else. (While running from the AC in my flat to the AC in my car.) It’s hard to even contemplate what they are going through for us. The weather is the least of it. We should be thankful and remember them constantly. No matter your beliefs, or politics…

By: Doug Kelly

Doug Kelly — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:57:52 +0000

May I say how very much I like your videos. Your style of explaining and the speed at which you explain is perfect for me. So, as a “newbie” and having recently watch the beginner’s course, I think that it is just right.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:38:36 +0000

Someone posted in another forum that the temperature in Iraq today was beyond belief…in the mid-teen hundred. Please remember those that serve there in any way you can.

Sandstorms to boot…a line from a Mellencamp song:

“sometimes life is just impossible to live”

No matter what you believe, please trust that these service and contract people are serving for you, and I, and everyone in the world.

By: lynn watts

lynn watts — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 04:33:33 +0000

Several years ago (if I am not mistaken) Fimo used to have numbers on their pkgs. and it would tell you when it was made, then they stopped doing it, don’t know why. It made it a good way to know if you had to buy the quick mix to soften the clay or not. I bought only Fimo at that time. Then swapped to Sculpey and found out it smeared when you caned and sliced. I eventually went back to fimo , and now Kato as well. Lynn Watts

By: Ruth

Ruth — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:25:53 +0000

Only a little mold maker is needed to condition dry clay. A little goes a long way. Start with a very small amount of mold maker. Too much and your clay will get too soft.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:28:21 +0000

You can add the mold maker to hard clay to make it easier to condition.

By: Cindy Lietz@Liquid Sculpey

Cindy Lietz@Liquid Sculpey — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:21:34 +0000

It’s so fantastic Anna that you are sharing this information with all of us. Thank you so much!

-I thought that may be the case with the liquid clay and the bake & bond. The B&B felt a little more like white glue in my fingers than the TLS. FYI: The link by my name goes to an article I just wrote about this topic.

- Didn’t know that about Sculpey Ultra Light. I have a new package of that hasn’t been opened yet, but will be soon.

- I did know that about adding mold maker to regular clay to make it more flexible. But don’t have any of the mold maker yet, so I’ve not had the chance to try for myself.

- Very glad to hear about date stamping of the polymer clay product packagings. We’ll be able to choose the one off of the shelf better and be able track the batches should some be too soft or too hard.

Thanks again! If anyone has any questions for Anna about the retreat, just ask. I’m sure she would be happy to answer!

By: Cindy Lietz@More IPCA Notes From Anna

Cindy Lietz@More IPCA Notes From Anna — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 05:29:17 +0000

Here’s some notes that Anna took at the International Polymer Association (IPCA) Retreat in Chicago. She asked me to pass them along to all of you:

>> ANNA’S NOTES < <

Here is the scoop from Polyform chemist.

Polyfrom only ships PC to distributors on Mon, Tues and Weds so it is not heat damaged sitting on a semi truck over the weekend.

Premo and Sculpy III “white” clay color is determined by the product development team rather than a problem obtaining a true white. They know Kato and Fimo offer a truer white but do not want to duplicate their competitor’s shade of white.

The chemist did not know of any plans to add additional colors, that is determined by the product development team.

Liquid Sculpey and Sculpey Bake and Bond are not the same product. Bake and Bond is more like a glue while Liquid Sculpy is more of a decorative paint for tranfers or embelishments.

Studio clay holds it’s shape better while curing and will not droop during the baking process; no need to prop or support Studio pieces.

Phthalates have been removed from most PC; only Studio still has small amounts. Phthalate increase the PC shelf life.

Sculpey moldmaker may be added to Studio, Premo or Sculpy III; will have similar characteristics as Sculpy Flex.

Always prebake Sculpy Ultra Lite prior to covering with other raw PC.

They had no idea why Studio is hard to find in Canada as it is sent to distributors.

As of August, all PC packages will include the date the batch was made.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:34:49 +0000

@ Anna

Tell us everything please!!!! Great idea to report, get a Lietz press pass. LOL! “Oh, excuse me, did I mention Cindy Lietz…I did? Well, let me mention her again….”

By: Cindy Lietz@Spoon Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Spoon Jewelry — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:58:25 +0000

Oh hey, I forgot to mention… If anyone has some special requests for Anna to get photos or info on at the retreat, do pipe up and leave her a comment. Who knows, she may just be able to report on it!

Here’s some questions I gave her the other day: 1) Is Bake and Bond just basically liquid polymer clay like TLS or is there something added? 2) Would they consider adding the artists colors to the Studio line so the colors blended better? They can get pretty muddy. 3) Why is the Studio line not in any Canadian retail locations such as Michaels?

BTW the “Spoon Jewelry” link by my name, will take you to the comment where Anna talks about the IPCA (International Polymer Clay Association) Retreat that is happening this weekend. Click the link to find out more.