Comments on: Cheap Craft Supplies | Making Polymer Clay Beads On a Budget http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/ "I learned by making mistakes... Now you don't have to." Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:07:24 -0700 hourly 1 By: Cindy Lietz@Future Floor Polish http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-19269 Cindy Lietz@Future Floor Polish Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:48:09 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-19269 Sorry I haven't popped in here yet... Getting so busy I can't keep up! Love all the comments everyone. Glad to see you are helping each other out. As far as Pledge with Future and Future Floor Finish they are indeed the same product, one of our readers (Marlowe Duncan) called the company in fact and got confirmation that is is exactly the same formula. Only the packaging and name have changed. Sorry I haven't popped in here yet… Getting so busy I can't keep up!

Love all the comments everyone. Glad to see you are helping each other out.

As far as Pledge with Future and Future Floor Finish they are indeed the same product, one of our readers (Marlowe Duncan) called the company in fact and got confirmation that is is exactly the same formula. Only the packaging and name have changed.

]]> By: Joan Wallace http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18899 Joan Wallace Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:07:44 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18899 I have found information online that says the two products are the same, and that there was a name-change in 2008. The company is the same. Thanks for all the help. Joan I have found information online that says the two products are the same, and that there was a name-change in 2008. The company is the same. Thanks for all the help.
Joan

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18863 Vanessa Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:58:57 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18863 Joan, As far as I understand you are correct in that the new name of future is "Pledge with Future Shine Floor Finish" and that it can be used the same was as the older product. I had a friend tell me that she will put future in a jar and let it sit out over night or longer so that it can evaporate and become thicker. I have tried this and it does work. On the other hand if left too long the product will become rock hard. Joan,

As far as I understand you are correct in that the new name of future is "Pledge with Future Shine Floor Finish" and that it can be used the same was as the older product. I had a friend tell me that she will put future in a jar and let it sit out over night or longer so that it can evaporate and become thicker. I have tried this and it does work. On the other hand if left too long the product will become rock hard.

]]> By: Joan Wallace http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18861 Joan Wallace Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:47:42 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18861 Cindy, I have looked everywhere for Future Floor finish or wax without success. Is it now called "Pledge with Future Shine Floor Finish"? The label says "Same Acrylic Protection and Long Lasting Shine." It is made by Johnson. If not, can I still use it to finish my baked poly clay projects? Thanks, Joan Wallace Cindy,

I have looked everywhere for Future Floor finish or wax without success. Is it now called "Pledge with Future Shine Floor Finish"? The label says "Same Acrylic Protection and Long Lasting Shine." It is made by Johnson. If not, can I still use it to finish my baked poly clay projects?

Thanks,
Joan Wallace

]]> By: Anna Sabina http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18785 Anna Sabina Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:53:36 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18785 I love the idea of what you have swap. I check Craig's List for craft supplies and recently bough 12 clear craft/fishing tackle boxes full of glass beads and findings at a very reasonable price. This has really helped me because I love making beads but I never get them put together into anything because I didn't have spacer beads, filler beads, findings, clasps or ear wires. Going to Michael's beading area would be overwhelming because there were sooooo many choices. So now I can sit in the comfort of my own spots and miix and match to complete projects. I love the idea of what you have swap. I check Craig's List for craft supplies and recently bough 12 clear craft/fishing tackle boxes full of glass beads and findings at a very reasonable price. This has really helped me because I love making beads but I never get them put together into anything because I didn't have spacer beads, filler beads, findings, clasps or ear wires. Going to Michael's beading area would be overwhelming because there were sooooo many choices. So now I can sit in the comfort of my own spots and miix and match to complete projects.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18766 Jamie Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:12:40 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18766 I do the exact same thing for my beads Vanessa. I have used the same pan and pins for years now and they work great every time. I have used the longer metal pins they make for shish kebobs too. They make nice holes for larger beads and most are shaped with a spiral edge almost like a screw, so you just turn them and they go in nice and clean. Thats a harder thing to achieve sometimes with larger beads or when you want a larger hole. I have also found that you can use the new soft silicone baking dishes that can be found in most dollar stores, to bake larger items that have to lay flat. They come in all sorts of shapes from cupcakes to small loaf shapes. And they dont leave a shiny spot on your baked pieces. XOXO Jamie I do the exact same thing for my beads Vanessa. I have used the same pan and pins for years now and they work great every time. I have used the longer metal pins they make for shish kebobs too. They make nice holes for larger beads and most are shaped with a spiral edge almost like a screw, so you just turn them and they go in nice and clean. Thats a harder thing to achieve sometimes with larger beads or when you want a larger hole. I have also found that you can use the new soft silicone baking dishes that can be found in most dollar stores, to bake larger items that have to lay flat. They come in all sorts of shapes from cupcakes to small loaf shapes. And they dont leave a shiny spot on your baked pieces. XOXO Jamie

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18651 Vanessa Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:17:44 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18651 Hi Cindy When I make beads I use a foil baking pan (loaf size) to cure my beads in. Then I use turkey lacing needles you know the rigid metal ones with a loop on one and pointy on the other end. (both items found at the local dollar store) I use the needle to pierce my beads. I can usually fit several beads on each needle I also use the needle to make a hole in the foil baking pan and the loop on the other end of the needle hangs nicely on the opposite end of the baking pan. Now I have my own bead rack and it fits in my oven. I always tent my clay with foil when curing. The beads slip off the turkey lacing needle easily either when warm or cool. Hi Cindy

When I make beads I use a foil baking pan (loaf size) to cure my beads in. Then I use turkey lacing needles you know the rigid metal ones with a loop on one and pointy on the other end. (both items found at the local dollar store) I use the needle to pierce my beads. I can usually fit several beads on each needle I also use the needle to make a hole in the foil baking pan and the loop on the other end of the needle hangs nicely on the opposite end of the baking pan. Now I have my own bead rack and it fits in my oven. I always tent my clay with foil when curing. The beads slip off the turkey lacing needle easily either when warm or cool.

]]> By: Jocelyn http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18643 Jocelyn Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:55:25 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18643 Depending on where you live, tools can be found at a number of locations for reasonable prices. Our Monday Aggie Auction and Market runs a booth that services everything from miniatures to hydraulic. The outdoor flea market behind is another fine source. Advertised home clean outs can be a good source for tools, especially whole intact collections. Usually its someone moving, who doesn't want to lug tons of heavy stuff. My sister in law has an entire lapidary studio in her basement that she bought from the son of a jeweler who had passed away. She saw the ad, picked up the phone and now she has heaven in the basement. A last suggestion, especially in the spirit of recycling, is to have a local art/craft get together for a tool and what-have-you swap. Makes a great nite, some potluck, good wine, and a tool fight, lol! Guilt free way to get some of the impulse purchase stuff you know you will never use, or have used and don't care for it. My personal favorite source was my Dad's workshop. He would loan me stuff, and show me how to use things, and so long as I was good about returning it in good shape, it was like having a library at your disposal. . Depending on where you live, tools can be found at a number of locations for reasonable prices. Our Monday Aggie Auction and Market runs a booth that services everything from miniatures to hydraulic. The outdoor flea market behind is another fine source.

Advertised home clean outs can be a good source for tools, especially whole intact collections. Usually its someone moving, who doesn't want to lug tons of heavy stuff. My sister in law has an entire lapidary studio in her basement that she bought from the son of a jeweler who had passed away. She saw the ad, picked up the phone and now she has heaven in the basement.

A last suggestion, especially in the spirit of recycling, is to have a local art/craft get together for a tool and what-have-you swap. Makes a great nite, some potluck, good wine, and a tool fight, lol!

Guilt free way to get some of the impulse purchase stuff you know you will never use, or have used and don't care for it.

My personal favorite source was my Dad's workshop. He would loan me stuff, and show me how to use things, and so long as I was good about returning it in good shape, it was like having a library at your disposal.
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]]> By: Freda http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-craft-supplies-making-polymer-clay-beads-on-a-budget/4324/#comment-18629 Freda Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:41:23 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4324#comment-18629 I was disappointed that neither of our box home improvement stores had 14 or 16 gauge copper wire - only coated. Will have to check smaller hardware stores. I'm anxious to try it, it goes so good with the polymer clay pieces. I was disappointed that neither of our box home improvement stores had 14 or 16 gauge copper wire – only coated. Will have to check smaller hardware stores. I'm anxious to try it, it goes so good with the polymer clay pieces.

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