Comments on: Cheap Jewelry Making Supplies for Bead Artists – Creative Shopping http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/ "Make What You Love... Love What You Make!" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38501 Phaedrakat Fri, 16 Jul 2010 18:30:43 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38501 @<a href="#comment-38400">Sue C</a>: Hi Sue. I read another comment from you, and it sounds like you've got your sandpaper problem solved. As for the baking issue, Cindy recommends baking beads for at least an hour, using an oven thermometer to prevent scorching. I wrote a comment explaining this to someone else here (<a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sculpey-polymer-clay-tutorials-baking-sculpey-clay-without-burning/199/#comment-32388">Polymer Clay Baking Info</a>.) The comment has links to a great article by Cindy, as well as comments by her explaining this perfectly, in better words than I can come up with! Another leading clayer joined in with her advice, as well, directly under Cindy's (follow the 2nd link in my comment—the one the above link takes you to.) Sorry, that sounds confusing, but I didn't want to rewrite all that info! Check it out, and then if you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer. Have fun! ~Kat @Sue C: Hi Sue. I read another comment from you, and it sounds like you’ve got your sandpaper problem solved. As for the baking issue, Cindy recommends baking beads for at least an hour, using an oven thermometer to prevent scorching. I wrote a comment explaining this to someone else here (Polymer Clay Baking Info.)

The comment has links to a great article by Cindy, as well as comments by her explaining this perfectly, in better words than I can come up with! Another leading clayer joined in with her advice, as well, directly under Cindy’s (follow the 2nd link in my comment—the one the above link takes you to.) Sorry, that sounds confusing, but I didn’t want to rewrite all that info! Check it out, and then if you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer. Have fun! ~Kat

]]> By: Sue C http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38400 Sue C Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:36:57 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38400 @<a href="#comment-34793">Phaedrakat</a>: Hi, I am wondering why a person would bake their beads for an hour. My package direction recommend 30 minutes. The beads seem hard to my touch but maybe I have been not baking for a long enough time. Hmmm...I have to watch out for this and see if a finer sandpaper will work for me. The sandpaper I have does not have a number on the back so I don't know what the grit is. I should receive my sandpaper pretty soon then I can really know what the grit is. Thanks for the info. @Phaedrakat: Hi, I am wondering why a person would bake their beads for an hour. My package direction recommend 30 minutes. The beads seem hard to my touch but maybe I have been not baking for a long enough time. Hmmm…I have to watch out for this and see if a finer sandpaper will work for me. The sandpaper I have does not have a number on the back so I don’t know what the grit is. I should receive my sandpaper pretty soon then I can really know what the grit is. Thanks for the info.

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38399 Phaedrakat Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:56:42 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38399 @<a href="#comment-38289">Natalie</a>: Hi Safti (interesting name!) You might still want to join, even if you only get to log on once in awhile. As a member you'd be getting the videos for about 80 cents each. One day, when they do become available for iPod or you get a laptop or something, you'll have received the videos cheap. If you wait, you'll have to buy the back issues at $9.95 each—3 times the price or $2.40ish ea! That's why it's better to join right away... ;D Hope it all works for you, and we'd love to have you around! ~Kat @Natalie: Hi Safti (interesting name!) You might still want to join, even if you only get to log on once in awhile. As a member you’d be getting the videos for about 80 cents each. One day, when they do become available for iPod or you get a laptop or something, you’ll have received the videos cheap. If you wait, you’ll have to buy the back issues at $9.95 each—3 times the price or $2.40ish ea! That’s why it’s better to join right away… ;D Hope it all works for you, and we’d love to have you around! ~Kat

]]> By: Natalie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38289 Natalie Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:03:56 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-38289 Hi Again, I have been away from this site for awhile and never got to read the answer to when the videos would be able to be downloads permanently to our personal computer. I work area were I do not have my computer but do have an i pod and a tv were I could play the video… I like to watch a video while a do each step.. as of now this is not possible…that is the only thing holding me back from becoming a member. Natalie aka Safti Hi Again,

I have been away from this site for awhile and never got to read the answer to when the videos would be able to be downloads permanently to our personal computer. I work area were I do not have my computer but do have an i pod and a tv were I could play the video… I like to watch a video while a do each step.. as of now this is not possible…that is the only thing holding me back from becoming a member.

Natalie aka Safti

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34879 Phaedrakat Sat, 08 May 2010 23:44:06 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34879 @<a href="#comment-34810">Natalie</a>: Hi Natalie, are you talking about the members library, where they show the pictures of the tutorials? If so, yes, you have to join. It's really inexpensive, though. $9.95 for 3 months! That's 12 Video tutes, 36 color recipes, and as a member, you're eligible to submit pictures for the spotlight articles (you can win some of Cindy's beads!) Something to think about... ;D @Natalie: Hi Natalie, are you talking about the members library, where they show the pictures of the tutorials? If so, yes, you have to join. It’s really inexpensive, though. $9.95 for 3 months! That’s 12 Video tutes, 36 color recipes, and as a member, you’re eligible to submit pictures for the spotlight articles (you can win some of Cindy’s beads!) Something to think about… ;D

]]> By: Natalie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34811 Natalie Fri, 07 May 2010 15:32:22 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34811 Hi No need to answer the above problem. I think I figured it out. I have to join... that makes sense. Hi
No need to answer the above problem. I think I figured it out. I have to join… that makes sense.

]]> By: Natalie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34810 Natalie Fri, 07 May 2010 15:22:01 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34810 Hi This going to sound a little weird. Nothing to do with clay but I tried to log on and it did not recognize my name and said that they had no record of my email address. I am not the computer savvy so can someone help correct this problem. Thanks ahead. Hi
This going to sound a little weird. Nothing to do with clay but I tried to log on and it did not recognize my name and said that they had no record of my email address. I am not the computer savvy so can someone help correct this problem. Thanks ahead.

]]> By: Natalie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34808 Natalie Fri, 07 May 2010 15:00:48 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34808 Hi Betty I agree that using the eye pin straight does pull out..that has happened to several of the book marks I made with polymer clay charms on the end.. I hate getting them back to fix ( used loctite to reinsert the eye pins.. so far no more returns) ...Your saying that I would have to make a bend or small circle in the end of the eye pin and work my clay around it.. how can you do that when some of my charms are balls animal shapes etc.....can I make my shapes.. cut them open to place the eye pin.. put the halves together and the smooth out the seams .. would it still hold as one charm after baking? Hi Betty
I agree that using the eye pin straight does pull out..that has happened to several of the book marks I made with polymer clay charms on the end.. I hate getting them back to fix ( used loctite to reinsert the eye pins.. so far no more returns) …Your saying that I would have to make a bend or small circle in the end of the eye pin and work my clay around it.. how can you do that when some of my charms are balls animal shapes etc…..can I make my shapes.. cut them open to place the eye pin.. put the halves together and the smooth out the seams .. would it still hold as one charm after baking?

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34796 Phaedrakat Fri, 07 May 2010 07:46:45 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34796 @<a href="#comment-34783">betty</a>: Hi Betty! Yes, liquid clay can work for most eyepins, especially in small beads & charms. It wraps the pin in a "tight" layer of clay. But the pin can be pulled or work itself loose and slide right out if it gets some rough handling. That's because the clay doesn't really bond with the metal. However, putting a bend in the end of the pin and baking it that way with liquid clay, will make it more secure - a strong connection that can't be pulled straight out. If you want more info on this, let me know. I can try to post an example of what I mean later tomorrow. @betty: Hi Betty! Yes, liquid clay can work for most eyepins, especially in small beads & charms. It wraps the pin in a “tight” layer of clay. But the pin can be pulled or work itself loose and slide right out if it gets some rough handling. That’s because the clay doesn’t really bond with the metal. However, putting a bend in the end of the pin and baking it that way with liquid clay, will make it more secure – a strong connection that can’t be pulled straight out.

If you want more info on this, let me know. I can try to post an example of what I mean later tomorrow.

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34793 Phaedrakat Fri, 07 May 2010 07:00:54 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cheap-jewelry-making-supplies-for-bead-artists/145/#comment-34793 @<a href="#comment-34694">Natalie</a>: Re: Sandpaper. You can find wet/dry sandpaper in the lower grits several places, but the higher grits are harder to find. The auto repair stores were the only places I was able to find the higher grits the last time I looked. So, I stocked up. I haven't had to look for a while. Someone else may have better info. As far as prices go, you might be able to find great deals online! @Natalie: Re: Sandpaper. You can find wet/dry sandpaper in the lower grits several places, but the higher grits are harder to find. The auto repair stores were the only places I was able to find the higher grits the last time I looked. So, I stocked up. I haven’t had to look for a while. Someone else may have better info. As far as prices go, you might be able to find great deals online!

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