{"id":10711,"date":"2010-07-20T03:21:14","date_gmt":"2010-07-20T10:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=10711"},"modified":"2014-07-06T10:14:06","modified_gmt":"2014-07-06T17:14:06","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-sanding-micromesh-abrasives-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-sanding-micromesh-abrasives-video\/10711\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Micromesh Sanding Abrasives"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MicromeshVid #165: <\/span>“Those micro mesh sanding pads look very nice and easy to hold.” ~Jocelyn-C<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Nothing is more beautiful or professional looking than perfectly sanded and buffed polymer clay beads. Now you can get that silky smooth, glassy finish on your beads, with a lot less effort… using Micro-Mesh Cushioned Abrasives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 1966 (a particularly good year, since I was born in ’66 LOL) <\/em>Micro-Surface Finishing Products originally developed their finishing products for the art restoration industry. Based in Wilton, Iowa, USA, they have expanded over the years into commercial and industrial products for finishing, repairing and polishing many materials such as acrylic windows in airplanes, specialty metal engine parts, stone countertops, ceramics, wood products and even fingernails.<\/span><\/p>\n

They have also created kits for Polymer Clay Artists… Yay!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Because Micro-Mesh is designed differently than regular wet\/dry sandpaper, it is more efficient, more even and does a better job, faster. Which is something we all need when it comes to the dreaded job of sanding our polymer clay beads. Am I right?<\/span><\/p>\n

So on Friday, July 23rd at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-026-4), the member video tutorial will teach you how to use the Micro-Mesh Abrasives for sanding your Polymer Clay Beads. Some of you noticed that I already showed an example of this unique sanding product last week in the Faux Dichroic Glass<\/a> video tutorial…<\/span><\/p>\n

Cindy, where did you get the micro mesh discs you used in this Volume 026-3 Dichroic Glass video? They look as though they would be so much simpler to use. <\/span>~Jayne-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Loved the “sanding” part… that will help me with some things I have already tried where the mica powder sort of “took over” the clay! Thanks for the tips Cindy! <\/span>~Lorrie-A<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I am most interested in the MicroMesh sanding pads. Where can I obtain these other than the website offered? Also, have you considered becoming a distributer for some of the more obscure tools\/specialty items that you demonstrate in your fantastic how-to videos? Oh – and did I mention how much I look forward to Fridays <\/span>~Beadbroad<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a> will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-026-4 Micro-Mesh Abrasives:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n