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By: Cindy@Polymer Clay Color Recipes - Petunia Palette

Cindy@Polymer Clay Color Recipes - Petunia Palette — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:20:05 +0000

@Rosemary: You're so welcome!

@MJ: Let us know how it goes!

By: MJ

MJ — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 02:53:56 +0000

Cindy and ladies,

Will try the eyelet idea when I make beads in the future.

Thanks.

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:38:25 +0000

Thanks to you Cindy for having this site available for help. I was so frustrated with those beads and I'm not a quitter. I was, however, out of ideas. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to talk!

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Cane Inspiration

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Cane Inspiration — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:43:55 +0000

Jamie and Rosemary, I am just so pleased with what is happening here! The way you two are sharing ideas and support… I couldn't have imagined anything better for this site and polymer clay community than that!

The fact that we can all learn from each other in a positive, knowledgeable and supportive environment like this, is a dream come true for me.

Thank you so much, you two (and all the others who have done the same thing) for making this blog a better place!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:00:55 +0000

Im really happy my suggestion helped Rosemary. I know how frustrating something like that can be. You should have seen me learning to make mobius beads from a book. It was uuugly!! Or trying to figure out what was safe to glaze polyclay with 20 yrs ago when no one knew! I needed Cindy then!! LOL. I dont know how many projects got tossed because they just wouldnt dry!! But dont give up on the Studio clay yet if you like the colors. I would still try going to their website at Sculpey.com and see if they can tell you what might be giving you this problem. And I do love my Sculpey III and Premo for beads. Usually a mixture of the two. I just love all the colors of Sculpey, and now with the new ones there are even more. Thank you's and hugs to Cindy too, for her wonderful website where we can all share and learn! XOXO Jamie

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:32:27 +0000

Wow, Jamie. I can't believe how much you helped me. Without eyelets the beads were beginning to break in a day. With eyelets, I see no signs of the problem. I was really frustrated because I liked what I had made and they were falling apart. I switched to Premo since it is harder than Studio. I have used it before and like it but I had tried Studio because of the colors. I made my first batch of the eyeleted Premo beads last night and did not have your last comment yet so I baked the eyelets in the beads. Tonight after reading your comment, I popped the eyelets out and glued them. I also made another batch and glued those eyelets back in right away. Thanks, I really appreciate the help.
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By: Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:11:48 +0000

Hi Rosemary. I fit them into the clay before I bake them. Then pop them out after they are done and add a drop of Gem Tack or E6000 and put them back in. I havent had one come loose or cause any issues when done this way. And it does save wear on the holes in clay beads. Especially if they are strung on coarse cording or chain. I hope it works for you too. And if the clay continues to give you issues? You might try writing to sculpey about it. They may have some further suggestions for the new formulation in that clay. I havent tried it personally yet, so I couldnt say how it might differ from regular sculpey III or Premo, which are my personal favorites. Good luck! XOXO Jamie

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:38:26 +0000

Thanks ladies. I tried the extra baking time, but that did not help. Tonight I bought the eyelets and am trying that. Jamie, do you glue them into the clay prior to or after baking?

By: Cindy Lietz@Making a Bracelet Using Polymer Clay

Cindy Lietz@Making a Bracelet Using Polymer Clay — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:13:47 +0000

Great tip Jamie! Thanks for helping out Rosemary!

Rosemary, you should be able to find some really tiny eyelets that will work great for Jamie's suggestion. Krazy Glue or Weldbond will work for gluing them in.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:27:37 +0000

Hi Rosemary. If the rebaking or baking longer doesnt work because maybe they are thin? You might try going to the scrapbooking section of the craft store and looking for eyelets. Glue one in on each side and that will protect your clay from the wire. They come in all kinds of colors and shapes, and in metals too! XOXO Jamie