April 24, 2008

Polymer Clay Supplies From Unlikely Places

Polymer Clay Supplies

Tip #14: Two Favorite Sources for me are the Kitchen Spice Rack and my Cleaning Solutions Cupboard:

Although you won't find a craft supply shelf full of Premo! Sculpey or Fimo Classic in either of these two places (wouldn't that be nice!), the kitchen is a great place to find a few items that will come in handy for you.

For example, Future Floor Polish is a commonly used household product that's great for adding shiny and durable finishes to your polymer clay beads.

And old herbs or spices that have been sitting around for too long can be used as unique inclusions for one-of-a-kind fiber bead projects.

Cindy Lietz, The Polymer Clay Tutor


 

 

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"Supplies From the Kitchen" Video Description: The full version of this tutorial is available in my Beads and Beading Membership Club. In it I go through a list of very useful craft studio items sourced from the kitchen… and perhaps more importantly how to use them. Things like baby wipes for keeping your pasta machine performing perfectly; corn starch to eliminate fingerprints and to help make it easier to pierce holes through your beads; and much more. Not a typical list of items from a typical polymer clay supplier or retail craft store.

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April 25, 2008

Cindy Lietz from Mokume Gane Polymer Clay @ 6:00 pm

I'd love to hear what supplies you may be using that have been sourced from places other than typical polymer clay suppliers or craft stores…

Cindy Lietz's last blog post..Steampunk Fashion Jewelry and Polymer Clay

August 24, 2008

Katina @ 3:58 pm

I've used straws when I've needed different size holes in my beads.

I've used "vegetable food release spray" (like Pam) in molds.

What else is everyone using?

August 26, 2008

Cindy Lietz from Bead Making Course @ 5:29 pm

I wouldn't use vegetable sprays. The surfactants can react funny with the clay. Cornstarch, water or ink are much better releases with polymer clay.

The straw idea is a good one though Katina… Thanks for sharing it!

Cindy Lietz's last blog post..Premo Clay Flower Pendant Necklace Project with Vintage Glass Beads

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