You can usually remove finishes though, so hopefully not all is lost. For the nail polish, remove that with nail polish remover. If it looks like the whole sculpture was covered with nail polish, just continue removing it with the polish remover. You may need an old toothbrush to get into the crevices.

If it the finish seems to be something else, like a varnish, remove that with rubbing alcohol. Try to get the 90% stuff or stronger. You may even have to soak the piece and scrub it to get it off.

Once you are certain you’ve removed the finish, you can wash it with soap and water and let it dry. Depending on how it looks after cleaning it up, you may not need to add a finish at all.

However if it does need further finishing, there is tons of information at this blog that will help, from sanding and buffing, to clear polymer safe finishes such as Sculpey Glaze, Future Floor finish, PYMII and Varathane.

Use the category links at the side of the page and the search box at the top to find the answers you need. If you need more help, don’t hesitate to ask.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes and congratulations on your Wedding! Hopefully that cute topper will be there with you!

She doesn’t know how to fix the sticky and I don’t want sticky cake toppers, nor do I want to offend her by not using the cake toppers she made for us. So how in the world do I salvage this topper so I can use it on my wedding day?

Thank you so much for your advice, it is beyond appreciated!!!

Wyndi

In the video course I will teach you how to choose the right clay, how to condition it properly and how to mix colors. I will also teach you how to bake and finish it so that it looks professional and not too amateurish. It is geared toward making beads but all the info is important to know and I don’t think you will find this level of help anywhere else.

Since it is such a special event, the more you know about working with polymer clay, the less stressful it will be for you to take on the project. It is definitely do-able though. It will be such a fun keepsake for you all!

Thank You!

I hope to have several videos on how to make Fimo Nail Art Canes available asap. Then you will also have the option of making them yourself!

You should know that both the Basic Leaf Cane and the Veined Leaf Cane that I have linked to, will reduce to Fimo Nail Art size quite nicely. If you are interested in learning how to make them for your Nail Art projects, make sure to get the videos by clicking the link by my name.

If there is anything else I can help you with or if you have any special requests for Fimo Nail Art Cane Designs, make sure to let me know!

There are nail artists using both raw and baked canes for their nail art. One of the upsides to using them raw is that the cane can be reduced to any size you like by squeezing it and rolling smaller. I would suggest keeping sections of the cane at various sizes so that you have more design choices.

The raw slices when added to the nail need to be completely encased in acrylic to protect it. (They can’t be added directly to a natural nail.) The nice thing about them being raw when you add them is that they smooth out easier and there is no need for sanding.

You can put a thin slice of the raw cane onto a cured bed of acrylic and roll it smooth with the handle of your brush. Leave a tiny strip at the edges and tip so that when you add the top layer of acrylic, the nail art cane is completely encased.

If you would like to learn how to reduce the canes, I have a leaf cane video that shows you how to make the cane as well as how to reduce it, which may be very helpful for you. Click the link by my name for more info.

Thank You.