{"id":10959,"date":"2010-08-10T03:23:29","date_gmt":"2010-08-10T10:23:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=10959"},"modified":"2010-09-01T22:09:58","modified_gmt":"2010-09-02T05:09:58","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-embedded-wire-links-loops-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-embedded-wire-links-loops-video\/10959\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Embedded Wire Links and Loops [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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these babies versatile!
The link is cool for making
fantastic toggles.”
~Phaedrakat<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Although it is common to just embed eye pins and jump rings as metal attachment loops in polymer clay beads, I use a different approach that adds a lot more strength. It is especially important to have strong metal links when making toggles for your handmade polymer clay clasps.
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On Friday, August 13th at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-027-2), the member video tutorial will teach you all about embedded links that will hold up to even the toughest wear and tear.<\/span> <\/span> <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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I never would have thought to make my own toggle clasps! You are very clever when it comes to the simplest of tasks, which is one thing my mind lacks! <\/span>~Carrie-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cindy – Awesome Rocker Beads! Wow, are these babies versatile! The link is cool for making fantastic toggles. Now I know what you used on your Faux Agate bracelet<\/a>.
<\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Phaedrakat, good catch on seeing the rocker bead toggle on the faux agate bracelet! Cindy, these are great. For the toggle, do you insert the hanger before baking?
<\/span>~Carolyn-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cindy – That faux agate bracelet is simply beautiful – I love the color tones. I would also love to learn how to make that neat toggle closure. <\/span>~Cheryl-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/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-027-2 Embedded Links:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n