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<\/span>“It is so satisfying to know you have made the whole thing yourself.” ~Ritzs<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span>This polymer clay blog is fast becoming a popular place to get your questions answered about making polymer clay jewelry, as well as making polymer clay beads. Below is what Ritzs asked just the other day. It relates to the techniques she recently learned in these Library Tutorials:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Dear Cindy,\u00a0 While on the subject of wire can you help? I have sent a picture of my first attempt at using all copper wire for jump rings and clasps, after all your instructions and help. But how do you stop the wire from being sharp I have filed the edges but they still seem a bit sharp to me especially the flattened one in the picture. Did I flatten it too much? I just love doing the wirework, and when making beads and links and clasps it is so satisfying to know you have made the whole thing yourself.\u00a0 PS. Do you notify me when subscriptions are due as I would hate to miss out, I can only say thank you 100% for your wonder full site. <\/span>~Ritzs<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/span>First of all Ritzs, I want to thank you for sending in the photo of your beautiful polymer clay necklace. I agree… it really is a wonderful feeling to know that you made the whole thing yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n As for your questions, if your edges still seem sharp after filing flat, ‘rock’ the file a little as you’re doing the edges to round them off a bit. You can also try using a piece of 400 grit sand paper to smooth off any place that seems to be a little rough.<\/span><\/p>\n By looking at the higher resolution copy of the photo you sent, I would say that the amount of flattening you did to your wire was just fine. Although it is true that if you hammer the wire too thin it can get quite sharp along the edges.<\/span><\/p>\n With your figure 8 loop (the one with the red arrow pointing at it), I would close up that bottom loop until it touches the other wire. This will keep it from catching on things and give it a more finished look. Also, if the top loop wasn’t done quite so round, the two loops would have a more continuous figure eight pattern… but that is just a matter of preference.<\/span><\/p>\n You did a great job on the S-Hook that is on the necklace! Really gives your jewelry a seamless look.<\/span><\/p>\n I am thrilled you are enjoying the videos. Keep up the great work and if you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask!<\/span><\/p>\n In regards to your second question about receiving notifications when your subscription payment is due. The answer is Yes!<\/span><\/p>\n Actually, this question has come up a few times over the past week and I provided some more detailed information in the comments section of this article: Polymer Clay Projects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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