Hi, I am digging out my dd polymer clay stuff to try out. Can I put glass seed beads onto the clay before I fire them and will they stick or do I glue them on later, Ann

it could be liquid polymer clay with inclusions or even mylar stretched over a wire frame. ------- Barbara http://www.penguintrax.com Blog at http://www.penguintrax.com/chatter eBay & Justbeads:penguintrax

You might want to try a "bead roller", they are plastic doohickeys you use to roll a bead shape, they come with holes that you use to guide a pin through, since it is still in the shaped bead trough it doesn't distort. They make a few different shape beads. I am using canes but only abstract...

I've got project pictures and pictures of the show itself uploaded to http://www.penguintrax.com/gallery/v/BnB2006/ There are polymer clay and metal clay class projects, plus some pics of the show floor, the Swarovski booth and some other miscellaneous items. Enjoy (I hope!) -- Barbara

Got another question--guns, extruders, etc.--yay or nay? I've seen Sugarcraft's, Sculpey's and PCE's, along with caulking guns to help things along. I've got one (don't know if it's a Kemper or a Sculpey--think some of the disks snapped in half when I used it) and never found much use for it since...

Hi - I used to participate in this group a couple of years ago and now I am planning on jumping back into the craft. Stinks that I haven't done anything in the last few YEARS with it :( but I will be here now looking for tips and tricks and sharing what I am up to!! I am particularly interested...

Hi, anybody try these? The manufacturer suggests the silk paper for clay, but I've seen at least one book or magazine article say the inkjet paper is okay for clay and I'd much rather use my own printer if possible. Opinions please!

I am trying my hand at making jewellery in polyclay, Fimo to be exact, with a view to sell my own designs the coming year at "Craft Shows" and Craft Markets in the U.K. I am a sixty three year old graphic designer and "crafter" and have experimented with Fimo in the past, but now,as my...

I am looking for a leaf cane pattern. If you have the current issue of Jewelry Crafts I'm looking for one something like the pattern featured on the back cover. Thanks for any help Celeste

Hi All, Quick question. Anyone have any really nifty ideas for holding on to bead whilst you are buffing them?? I have scared the bejesus out of the dog and myself with flying beads that get kicked out of the buffer while I am trying to hold on to them. Any input would be...

I have been selling one-of-a-kind jewelry (wholesale and retail) for 5 years, and I've got presentation issues and paraphernalia (cards, tags, cases, etc.) pretty much figured out. Today I made a (for me) big sale of my polymer clay beads (73 beads in lots of 5-9) to a new client, and I felt like a...

Few weeks ago I bought some ammonite fossil slices from Shelley, and got to see in real life how they are inside. I had some ammonites here, but I have not seen the insides anywhere else than in the books and net. Now that I saw them, I knew I had to try to cane them. I made the cane and some beads...

Does anybody here get Belle Armoire? and if so, I'd like to ask for any comments on the new column I'm doing there on the Business of Art....first one's in the new issue. Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com view my auctions...

hi, can someone pls. advice on this. what is the difference between polymer and paper clay. in what situation is it better to use one over the other . pls. describe the situation and the advantages of one over another. links would be much appreciated. Wow, this sounds kinda like an essay...

Hello, For a while I've used what is called a "clay bar" product to remove surface contaminants from automobile paint finishes. It works very well -- it borders on a miracle product. How one uses it is to apply a lubricant (such as a soapy solution) to a small section of the car and one slides...

Hi all. Well, since I had to miss Ravensdale, I would like to hear followups! I looked around a bit and didn't see much here, unless I missed it. (I just started scanning the group again quite recently...) What new techniques did you all learn? (Just a brief description, not the "secret...

Imperia; the only pasta machine I don't know how to disassemble AND reassemble properly... There was one person a long time ago that had posted directions, but I can't find them. And shock of shocks, Diane doesn't have them on her glassattic.com site!!! (I'm gonna have to bug her about this...

Hi, I am new to your list group. I have been polymer-mesmerized for about 2-3 yrs now. I have my own art studio at home. It started as an extra bedroom, but has pretty much taken up the entire house. I don't cook anymore, (kid moved out) so all my kitchen utensils have now been dedicated to...

I have been asked to teach a class on polymer clay at our local library. Its my choice what project to offer, what age group and how many people at a time. Im stoked! Its my chance to introduce people to the versatility and fun of polymer clay. Some of you have taught classes.. I have not. Would...

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