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Can't find the sandpaper
I am having trouble finding 400-grit and up sandpaper. I don't have a
dremel or a sanding/buffing machine and the stuff they sell in craft stores is not aptly suitable. I know some of the more popular clay stores sell it, but honestly, it's too expensive. I used other grade wet/dry grits going from coarse to fine, using denim to buff, but my pieces still look scratchy and I've ruined a number of pieces. Tips would be appreciated. |
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Can't find the sandpaper
Try looking in automotive supply stores. They carry the finer grits.
Also, look at 3M's site or contact them. They make good wet dry sandpaper and perhaps can steer you to a retailer near you. HTH Diana http://duet.etsy.com Crafty Claud wrote: I am having trouble finding 400-grit and up sandpaper. I don't have a dremel or a sanding/buffing machine and the stuff they sell in craft stores is not aptly suitable. I know some of the more popular clay stores sell it, but honestly, it's too expensive. I used other grade wet/dry grits going from coarse to fine, using denim to buff, but my pieces still look scratchy and I've ruined a number of pieces. Tips would be appreciated. |
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Can't find the sandpaper
polymerclaycentral.com sells sandpaper packages with different grits, I
think up to 1200 or maybe 2000. Good prices and it helps support the site there. SJ -- Sarajane's Polyclay Gallery Beads-Dolls-Wearable Art http://www.polyclay.com See the progress at "Pieces" http://www.polyclay.com/store.htm "Crafty Claud" wrote in message ups.com... I am having trouble finding 400-grit and up sandpaper. I don't have a dremel or a sanding/buffing machine and the stuff they sell in craft stores is not aptly suitable. I know some of the more popular clay stores sell it, but honestly, it's too expensive. I used other grade wet/dry grits going from coarse to fine, using denim to buff, but my pieces still look scratchy and I've ruined a number of pieces. Tips would be appreciated. |
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Can't find the sandpaper
400-800 wet dry sandpaper can be found at automotive supply places
1000+ - I recommend buying Leigh's kit from www.polymerclaycentral.com Barbara Beader and Polymer Clay Junky http://www.penguintrax.com and http://www.backseatgrammarian.com There is a very fine line between a hobby and mental illness. (Dave Barry) Need quality, inexpensive web hosting with site builder and 50 apps? Check out http://www.lyonshost.com. Crafty Claud wrote: I am having trouble finding 400-grit and up sandpaper. I don't have a dremel or a sanding/buffing machine and the stuff they sell in craft stores is not aptly suitable. I know some of the more popular clay stores sell it, but honestly, it's too expensive. I used other grade wet/dry grits going from coarse to fine, using denim to buff, but my pieces still look scratchy and I've ruined a number of pieces. Tips would be appreciated. |
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Can't find the sandpaper
Thanks for the responses ladies. I will be venturing off to an auto
store today to pick some up, I have some happy little figurines waiting for their scrubdown I'm just amazed how much polymer clay has evolved in 20 years. I started making beads when I was 13 (I'm 33 now) and eventualy, felt inadequate and uninspired to create and fell out of the hobby. I restarted claying a few years ago while I was pregnant, and my head just started reeling with inspiration and ideas and just the way the craft has evolved into a highly underrated artform. Now I work with my 5 yr old daughter who loves to squeeze TLS when I need it, loves to condition my clay in the pasta maching, stamping and leaf gilding, loves to make magnets with me using the molds. My problem is I'm so often OVERinspired, I quickly lose sight of what i really want to do and end up with a lot of half made projects. Nonetheless, I am so glad I am back in the game here. I've been trolling the groups for a while getting tips here and there and finally figured I'd crawl out from under my shell to share in our lunacy |
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Can't find the sandpaper
welcome to the pc asylum....
-- Sarajane's Polyclay Gallery Beads-Dolls-Wearable Art http://www.polyclay.com See the progress at "Pieces" http://www.polyclay.com/store.htm "Crafty Claud" wrote in message oups.com... Thanks for the responses ladies. I will be venturing off to an auto store today to pick some up, I have some happy little figurines waiting for their scrubdown I'm just amazed how much polymer clay has evolved in 20 years. I started making beads when I was 13 (I'm 33 now) and eventualy, felt inadequate and uninspired to create and fell out of the hobby. I restarted claying a few years ago while I was pregnant, and my head just started reeling with inspiration and ideas and just the way the craft has evolved into a highly underrated artform. Now I work with my 5 yr old daughter who loves to squeeze TLS when I need it, loves to condition my clay in the pasta maching, stamping and leaf gilding, loves to make magnets with me using the molds. My problem is I'm so often OVERinspired, I quickly lose sight of what i really want to do and end up with a lot of half made projects. Nonetheless, I am so glad I am back in the game here. I've been trolling the groups for a while getting tips here and there and finally figured I'd crawl out from under my shell to share in our lunacy |
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Can't find the sandpaper
Where the inmates are in charge.....
Diana http://duet.etsy.com Sarajane Helm wrote: welcome to the pc asylum.... |
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Can't find the sandpaper
Crafty Claud wrote: I am having trouble finding 400-grit and up sandpaper. I don't have a dremel or a sanding/buffing machine and the stuff they sell in craft stores is not aptly suitable. I know some of the more popular clay stores sell it, but honestly, it's too expensive. I used other grade wet/dry grits going from coarse to fine, using denim to buff, but my pieces still look scratchy and I've ruined a number of pieces. Tips would be appreciated. Try your local hardware or home center. Anything over 220 grit is available only in a wet or dry paper. You can find it up to 600 grit which ideal for a pre-polish finish. It is most often silicone carbide with an "A" weight paper backing. Also consider 3M scotchbrite pads. They are usually up to 1200 grit and will give a near polish surface without using a polishing wheel. Clean thoroughly and varnish (varathane it). |
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Can't find the sandpaper
Crafty Claud wrote: I am having trouble finding 400-grit and up sandpaper. I don't have a dremel or a sanding/buffing machine and the stuff they sell in craft stores is not aptly suitable. I know some of the more popular clay stores sell it, but honestly, it's too expensive. I used other grade wet/dry grits going from coarse to fine, using denim to buff, but my pieces still look scratchy and I've ruined a number of pieces. Tips would be appreciated. |
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Can't find the sandpaper
try an automotive store, a body and paint shop or the auto dept. in
Wal-Mart...I got my first high-grit papers there and they still carry them--clear up to 200! good luck! Deb "clayman" wrote in message ups.com... Crafty Claud wrote: I am having trouble finding 400-grit and up sandpaper. I don't have a dremel or a sanding/buffing machine and the stuff they sell in craft stores is not aptly suitable. I know some of the more popular clay stores sell it, but honestly, it's too expensive. I used other grade wet/dry grits going from coarse to fine, using denim to buff, but my pieces still look scratchy and I've ruined a number of pieces. Tips would be appreciated. |
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