March 11, 2008
Fingerprints Can Make Sanding Polymer Clay a Real Chore
Tip #30: Cornstarch Helps Keep Fingerprints Off Your Polymer Clay Which Means Less Sanding For You:
Sanding polymer clay is probably the least enjoyable part of making beads and beaded jewelry. But it is also the step that gives your beads that professional look.
One of the best things you can do to minimize time spent on this laborious task, is to keep fingerprints from getting on the unbaked beads in the first place. Always keeping your fingers and palms coated with cornstarch helps a lot. 
>> Sand Polymer Clay Finger Prints <<
"Dealing with Finger Prints" Video Description: The full version of this tutorial is available in my Beads and Beading Membership Club. Fingerprints are the bane of every poly clayer. In this video I demonstrate several methods to avoid getting them on your beads in the first place.
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Filed under 03: Supplies, 04: Handling, 10: Finishing by Cindy Lietz
Comments on Fingerprints Can Make Sanding Polymer Clay a Real Chore »
If some finger prints still manage to sneak their way onto your beads, you can always sand them out later. But the more you get rid of fingerprints before you bake your beads, the better!
Maybe fingerprints can be your "calling card" like Capidomonte, it's their way of showing you an item is handmade!!