Comments on: Sand Your Polymer Clay Beads – Or Else http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/ "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: Donna G http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-57282 Donna G Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:08:49 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-57282 I was having a giggle at the age thing, yes I used to watch McGiver and then remembered the age of some ladies at a beginners class I recently taught. Some of them were 70 years young some a bit younger by a year or so. Instantly got them hooked making canes, The ideas were flowing very quickly. All were members of The Country Womens Association, not sure if you have it in the states, but all are talented and crafty in some way. Knitting crochet, spinners and weavers etc. I was having a giggle at the age thing, yes I used to watch McGiver and then remembered the age of some ladies at a beginners class I recently taught. Some of them were 70 years young some a bit younger by a year or so. Instantly got them hooked making canes, The ideas were flowing very quickly. All were members of The Country Womens Association, not sure if you have it in the states, but all are talented and crafty in some way. Knitting crochet, spinners and weavers etc.

]]> By: Silverleaf http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-47503 Silverleaf Thu, 03 Mar 2011 01:45:15 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-47503 @<a href="#comment-47502">Neha M</a>: I have some beads that I don't sand too. Anything with mica powders or inks - I just add a coat of resin for the flat pieces and a couple of coats of Future for anything else. It depends on the technique though, some things look very flat and "plasticky" if they are left unfinished. But if you really hate the shiny look on everything you could try a little sanding and then rub the beads on a soft material like old denim to bring out a gentle sheen. When you make a batch of beads it might be worth sanding just one of them to see if you like the effect. If you prefer the unsanded beads, you've only wasted one of them. @Neha M: I have some beads that I don’t sand too. Anything with mica powders or inks – I just add a coat of resin for the flat pieces and a couple of coats of Future for anything else.

It depends on the technique though, some things look very flat and “plasticky” if they are left unfinished. But if you really hate the shiny look on everything you could try a little sanding and then rub the beads on a soft material like old denim to bring out a gentle sheen.

When you make a batch of beads it might be worth sanding just one of them to see if you like the effect. If you prefer the unsanded beads, you’ve only wasted one of them.

]]> By: Neha M http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-47502 Neha M Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:50:12 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-47502 @<a href="#comment-49">Cindy Lietz</a>: I made some beads and don't want to sand not b/c of laziness but b/c they look beautiful as is. not everyone thinks shiny is beautiful. Of course if there are fingerprints and blemishes, then sanding probably is a good idea. @Cindy Lietz:

I made some beads and don’t want to sand not b/c of laziness but b/c they look beautiful as is. not everyone thinks shiny is beautiful. Of course if there are fingerprints and blemishes, then sanding probably is a good idea.

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-41582 Phaedrakat Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:13:08 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-41582 @<b>Cali</b>: Hi there, and welcome! It's good to hear that you're learning so much and enjoying this site and your tutorials. I'm happy that you learned the importance of sanding (and doing it wet! LOL) Have you signed up to be a member yet? If not, it's a really good deal...only $3.32 a month ($9.95 for 90 days -- which gets you 12 new video tutorials!) Cindy's videos just get better and better all the time...to see some of her latest, go to the Home page (above) and choose one of the Tuesday posts out of the list of articles. A good way to spot them is the last word in the post name is "video" like this: [Video] Tuesday is when the preview videos come out, (like the intro video above.) That'll give you a better look at the cool projects and techniques we've done lately. It's been a really great month, but to get the tutes at the low price, you have to become a member before the month is over. Otherwise, you have to buy it as a back issue ($9.95 for the month, instead of 3 months!) Don't wait and regret it, like I did! I was really sorry that I waited -- & wasted such a good deal! Wow, I really rambled on, didn't I? Sorry about that. I get excited telling people about Cindy's videos. I'm sorry if you're already a member! Anyway, have fun, and enjoy! ~Kat :D @Cali: Hi there, and welcome! It’s good to hear that you’re learning so much and enjoying this site and your tutorials. I’m happy that you learned the importance of sanding (and doing it wet! LOL) Have you signed up to be a member yet? If not, it’s a really good deal…only $3.32 a month ($9.95 for 90 days — which gets you 12 new video tutorials!)

Cindy’s videos just get better and better all the time…to see some of her latest, go to the Home page (above) and choose one of the Tuesday posts out of the list of articles. A good way to spot them is the last word in the post name is “video” like this: [Video]

Tuesday is when the preview videos come out, (like the intro video above.) That’ll give you a better look at the cool projects and techniques we’ve done lately. It’s been a really great month, but to get the tutes at the low price, you have to become a member before the month is over. Otherwise, you have to buy it as a back issue ($9.95 for the month, instead of 3 months!) Don’t wait and regret it, like I did! I was really sorry that I waited — & wasted such a good deal!

Wow, I really rambled on, didn’t I? Sorry about that. I get excited telling people about Cindy’s videos. I’m sorry if you’re already a member! Anyway, have fun, and enjoy! ~Kat :D

]]> By: Cali http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-41572 Cali Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:55:44 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-41572 Wow. This is an AMAZING tips website. You saved my booty! I needed to sand my Sculpey covered eggs. I covered them with canes I made and couldn't figure out what to do to smooth them. I resorted to scraping the worst of the lumps off with the paper blade and then sanding dry. I sanded my beads dry as well.. and it did NOT work! Now I know what to do, and they are going to look GREAT!! Thank you so much! I should probably post pictures. Haha! Thank you for your tutorials and tips, they are amazing and I will keep looking through them! by the way, I'm 21 and I've seen a couple of Macguiver shows. HAHA. Wow. This is an AMAZING tips website. You saved my booty! I needed to sand my Sculpey covered eggs. I covered them with canes I made and couldn’t figure out what to do to smooth them. I resorted to scraping the worst of the lumps off with the paper blade and then sanding dry. I sanded my beads dry as well.. and it did NOT work!
Now I know what to do, and they are going to look GREAT!! Thank you so much!
I should probably post pictures. Haha! Thank you for your tutorials and tips, they are amazing and I will keep looking through them!
by the way, I’m 21 and I’ve seen a couple of Macguiver shows. HAHA.

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Resources http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-34821 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Resources Fri, 07 May 2010 17:45:53 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-34821 Welcome to the community Gabrielle. I'm glad you are learning lots. The link by my name will take you to a comment I made a while back which outlines how to best use the various information resources here. Welcome to the community Gabrielle. I’m glad you are learning lots. The link by my name will take you to a comment I made a while back which outlines how to best use the various information resources here.

]]> By: Gabrielle http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-34819 Gabrielle Fri, 07 May 2010 17:34:48 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-34819 Hi, I am learning a wealth of info from your site. I am just starting with polymer clay and had now idea you were supose to sand and buff after you have baked them. Off to start sanding. Thanks so much! Hi,
I am learning a wealth of info from your site. I am just starting with polymer clay and had now idea you were supose to sand and buff after you have baked them. Off to start sanding.
Thanks so much!

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Handy Polymer Clay Tool http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-18896 Cindy Lietz@Handy Polymer Clay Tool Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:45:42 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-18896 Cheryl welcome, it is fantastic having you here! Thank you so much for sharing your story and your tip. I popped by your site and I see you are adding a few polymer clay features to your handmade bags. Way to go! They look great! Cheryl welcome, it is fantastic having you here! Thank you so much for sharing your story and your tip. I popped by your site and I see you are adding a few polymer clay features to your handmade bags. Way to go! They look great!

]]> By: Cheryl Coleman http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-18697 Cheryl Coleman Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:11:19 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-18697 I found this site about a week ago and got a membership. I have always be intimidated with clay, but because of your calm teachings I think I can, I think I can, by George I did make my first beads and you are right, while sanding is hard work it really does make a difference. I was trying to find a way to sand without making my hands cramp up and ran across this information: planetjune.com/blog/detail-sander-ex-toothbrush/. It gives illustrated details on how to convert an electric toothbrush to a mini sander for your beads. I'm going out today to buy me a toothbrush. Thought I'd share this idea. I found this site about a week ago and got a membership. I have always be intimidated with clay, but because of your calm teachings I think I can, I think I can, by George I did make my first beads and you are right, while sanding is hard work it really does make a difference. I was trying to find a way to sand without making my hands cramp up and ran across this information: planetjune.com/blog/detail-sander-ex-toothbrush/. It gives illustrated details on how to convert an electric toothbrush to a mini sander for your beads. I’m going out today to buy me a toothbrush. Thought I’d share this idea.

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Rock Polisher for Shiny Beads http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-14402 Cindy Lietz@Rock Polisher for Shiny Beads Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:29:08 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sand-your-polymer-clay-beads-or-else/32/#comment-14402 I know what you mean Joyce sanding is a lot of work! The tumbling does save some time. They sure look pretty when they're sanded up nice don't they?! I know what you mean Joyce sanding is a lot of work! The tumbling does save some time. They sure look pretty when they’re sanded up nice don’t they?!

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