Comments on: Sanding Polymer Clay Beads – How to Make ‘em Shine

By: Cindy Lietz@Micro-Mesh Abrasive Pads

Cindy Lietz@Micro-Mesh Abrasive Pads — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:42:36 +0000

@Shantel Haynes: Thank you for saying that Shantel! I am mostly working with a product called Micro-mesh which has a range of grades. I love it much better than sandpaper, since it gives a much smoother finish in far less time. The link by my name will take you to more info on that.

But if you want to use a wet/dry sand paper, the best place to start is a 400 or 600 grit and then work your way up to 1200 to 2000grit. I don’t use a mask for dust, since the dust is trapped in the water during the sanding process, but if you are worried about that, you could always wear one.

There are tons of articles on this blog about sanding and finishing your beads, as well as tutorial videos you can purchase. Just use the search box at the top of the page to learn more.

By: Shantel Haynes

Shantel Haynes — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:13:20 +0000

Hi Cindy,
I love your website, it’s amazing to say the least. My question refers to which grit do you actually use when sanding Fimo Clay ? Also when sanding, do you need to where a face mask to prevent breathing in any particles?

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Tiles

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Tiles — Tue, 18 May 2010 02:10:26 +0000

@Ken H: Sorry Ken to take so long to reply to you. Thanks for bringing some “new life” to this topic. Hopefully others will pick up on the suggestion and chime in with their thoughts too.

By: Ken H

Ken H — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:45:12 +0000

Well, it’s been a while since I inquired about the back videos being sold on DVD, while I now have a full set, I still would like them on dvd since a portable dvd player is much smaller than a laptop and can be kept on the workspace next to you, has there been any movement in favor or against the idea of selling dvd’s with the back Vids, and I also remember something being said about podcasting, has this been abandoned since you’re so very busy now? Just curious.

By: Cindy Lietz@Buffing Polymer Clay Beads with a Dremel

Cindy Lietz@Buffing Polymer Clay Beads with a Dremel — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 23:10:18 +0000

@Judy: I buy my wet/dry sandpaper in the automotive department of Canadian Tire or Walmart. But I’m sure you can find it anywhere that sells auto body supplies. For more information on any topic, remember that you can type in your subject into the search box at the top of the page. There are almost 700 articles and over 10,000 comments with just about everything you need to know about polymer clay. Using the blog search function will usually provide you with quicker answers than I am able to provide, since the blog is now such a busy place.

@Linda: Thank you for passing along your info to Judy! I am so grateful to you for helping others here at the blog! :-)

By: Linda K.

Linda K. — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:33:33 +0000

@Judy Finch: I found a few of the grits of wet/dry sandpaper in the local auto supply store. I found a few more grits in the auto supply section of Wal-Mart. I live in a rural area, so shopping is very limited here. I’ll bet you can find all the grits you need at a large auto supply in or around Savannah.

By: Judy Finch

Judy Finch — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:33:02 +0000

Where do you get your “wet and dry sandpaper”? I am from the Savannah Ga. area and can not find it in any of the stores here. I do see it on the internet. Judy Finch

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Library Back Issues

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Library Back Issues — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:03:27 +0000

Ken - Thanks for chiming in on DVD topic. The Vol-012 (12 month) anniversary for the library is coming up fairly soon. As you suggested, that will be a good time to evaluate the level of interest. As a way to keep track of things, here is a list of links to comments at other articles here at the blog, where others have discussed the DVD option as well. Personalized Polymer Clay Tools Beading Classes Polymer Clay Survey Polymer Clay Color Recipes Clay Cane Leaf Beads Beads and Beading and Polymer Clay | Podcast Update More Polymer Clay Recipes Polymer Clay Pillow Beads Video Tutorial Polymer Clay Lessons Hopefully that's all of the links. But if anyone else finds other references that I missed, please do let me know. It's nice to have a central point like this to reference.

By: Ken H.

Ken H. — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:38:00 +0000

Since I just joined last month, it is taking me some time to get “caught up” on my reading here. I was interested in the request for a cd or dvd of your video lessons. It is far easier to carry my portable dvd player than my laptop with wifi on it. I could then watch your tutorials during me commute on the train to and from work. Just as a suggestion you could offer a new collection once a year with that years videos and color formulas. I also could keep the portable dvd player on the workspace with me as I’m crafting (it’s a lot smaller than my laptop). Please, please consider offering DVD’s of your videos.

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Finishes - Which One is Best?

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Finishes - Which One is Best? — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:16:42 +0000

If you do the sanding and buffing properly, you can get a beautiful shine without a finish. If you want an even glossier finish you can use Future Floor Finish or Varathane. Click the link by my name for more info.