Comments on: Important Safety Information About Heavy Metals and Polymer Clay

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Beads — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:57:46 +0000

Thanks for the comments everyone!

@Bonnie: Sounds like you had a great time with those gurus! There is so much that can be learned from the different polymer clay masters. You are lucky to have been able to attend their workshops!

@Cheryl: There will almost always be a little cracking along the edges of the firmer clays, no matter how much you condition, so don’t worry too much about it.

@Carolyn Good: You have a good point here. It is probably best not to suck on any of your jewelry, cadmium free or not! :-)

By: Carolyn Good

Carolyn Good — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:10:09 +0000

One thing that people keep missing on this cadmium issue is the jewelry that is being pulled is “children’s” jewelry and this is because they have a tendency to put things in their mouths and suck on them. Unless you have a habit of doing the same there really isn’t anything to worry about.

By: Cheryl Hodges

Cheryl Hodges — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:35:31 +0000

I saw the title of the post about Cadmium, i was on my way out and so did not read. I was going to email Polyform too , so thank you Roxanne. We can breathe easy.

I’ve been trying to work with premo silver clay and I conditioned with the pasta machine. it seems to roll out but I still have the edges cracking – should i keep on conditioning? I had bought it with several other colors and they are all good.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:25:36 +0000

Great post and a valid concern. Thanks.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:07:01 +0000

Thanks Cindy and thanks ladies for visiting my blog. I took a Jana Robets Benzon 2 day class 2 years ago and she aksed that we only use Kato clay because we were making a huge cane. This was before we knew how to condition it. Three of us broke pasta machines and we had to condition about 2 pounds of clay. Most of it wasn’t too bad but the black just wouldn’t condition. Then Jana told us about the Jana Whack method. I know they say the new conditioning method works too where you put a single sheet through the pasta machine and change settings but it hasn’t worked for some of the stuff I have. I took a Tory Huges class this weekend and she doesn’t even use a pasta machine. She conditions everything by hand and uses a drinking glass to roll it out. I still like Premo and it doesn’t give me a headache.

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:03:26 +0000

@Carolyn: I’m so happy to hear that you sold so many PC creations! Congratulations on that. You’re a creative soul, and thankfully, a giving one as well!

@Bonnie: What lovely pieces you have on your website! I want that hinged pendant — beautiful! I’m a bit jealous about your Tory Hughes class. How cool would that be?

I never made the connection about the Cadmium, but I’m happy to know we don’t have to worry about it. I did notice the word “Hue” added to some of the colors (like Alizarin Crimson changed to Alizarin Crimson Hue.) Now I know why…!

By: Cindy Lietz@KatoClay - New Formula

Cindy Lietz@KatoClay - New Formula — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:19:37 +0000

@Bonnie: FYI: In case you did not yet see the latest comments from yesterday’s post, there is more info and opinions about the new KatoClay formula over there. The link by my name will take take you there.

By: Cindy Lietz@Church Sale and Fund Raising Idea - Polymer Clay Charms

Cindy Lietz@Church Sale and Fund Raising Idea - Polymer Clay Charms — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:13:40 +0000

@carolyn: That is WONDERFUL to hear about the success of your church sale! You have been building up to this for quite a while… thank goodness that you didn’t get completely snowed in!

By: carolyn

carolyn — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:49:11 +0000

This doesn’t pertain to cadmium, but some of you may have noted my posting including comments about a sale at church. Well, that took place yesterday – in the midst of a big snow storm. My son’s friend plowed out my driveway at 7 a.m. so I was able to make it out. I feared that attendance would be low – and it was. I just dedicated it all to the Lord and let Him worry about sales, after all, all the money goes directly to the church for His work. Well … we had the highest sales in over a year. I’m delighted to also report that 12 of the items sold were PC! Everyone seemed to love it and were amazed that I had made the pieces. Praise God – and thank you to those of you who were holding me up in prayer.

By: Elizabeth S.

Elizabeth S. — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:23:55 +0000

Bonnie,

I was intrigued by Joyce’s post and visited your blog also. Your pieces are breathtaking!