Comments on: Big Beads – A Popular Trend In Polymer Clay Jewelry Designs

By: Cindy Lietz@Sculpey Ultra Light

Cindy Lietz@Sculpey Ultra Light — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:55:57 +0000

Thanks for the compliments Kiwi! The really lightweight beads are made with a special clay called Sculpey Ultra Light as the core. I wrote about this clay the other day which you should read too, if your are interested in making large beads with it. There are some things you need to know in regards to covering it with other clays. Make sure to read the comments as well, because they will help. Click the link by my name to take you to that article.

By: Kiwi

Kiwi — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:59:29 +0000

I have been seeing rather large (and small) polymer beads that are really light weight. Do you know what base could be used to give beads this light airy feeling? Viva is one of these company’s that make awesome designs and light weight beads. Do you know if the air drying clay can be covered and baked? It is very light. Thank you for sharing your ideas and for a great site!

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer CLay Beads with Future Floor Polish

Cindy Lietz@Polymer CLay Beads with Future Floor Polish — Sat, 09 May 2009 16:32:37 +0000

Excellent question Jennifer! One thing you can do to ‘set’ and harden future floor finish, is to put it in the oven at a low temp 100F – 200F for 10 minutes or so. It works really well. I wouldn’t bake it at much higher temp than that (though others do) because in my experience it can cause bubbles. Hope that helps!

By: Jennifer Cuthbert

Jennifer Cuthbert — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:50:15 +0000

I recently read one of your reviews about the future floor finish I have been using it for about a month and i love it but now the weather is getting warmer and more humid. I’m having a hard time getting the finish to dry without feeling a little sticky i tried sitting them in front of a fan for a day it helps but only a little I often sell my beads and really don’t want my customers buying beads that feel sticky. Do you have any advice for me. Thanks.
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By: Cindy Lietz@Acrylic Craft Paints and Polymer Clay

Cindy Lietz@Acrylic Craft Paints and Polymer Clay — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:16:54 +0000

LOL! Although I like small beads too, I would have to agree with you about big beads being easier!

By: Lindsay Weirich

Lindsay Weirich — Sun, 03 May 2009 19:15:56 +0000

Sand? Ha! Big beads all the way!