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question about hand lotions & polymer clay
Since I am still new to the world of polymer clay, I have a question
regarding hand lotion and polymer clay. I have very dry hands, so any cracks in my hands pick up the clay, as well as leave marks..I also have a few places on my fingers where the skin is so dry that it has flaked a bit and left a small piece of skin sticking out, and they sometimes poke into the clay. So my question is, Will using hand lotion right before I play with the polymer clay mess up the clay in anyway? If so, should I lube up my hands like a half hour before and then wait for it to soak into the skin and then play? --------------------------- Marissa Undercofler -- Marissa's Creations To see finished pieces: http://groups.msn.com/MarissasBeaded...f/shoebox.msnw |
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Marissa...
Actually, lotion before claying is a good idea for all of us, even if we have baby-soft skin, which I do not! It helps prevent the color from sticking to your skin, and makes the clay wash off more readily when you're done with the clay. (It has even been known to soften dry skin!) so, I would say, "Lube Away!" Deb -- Deborah Hayes Editorial Staff, pcPolyzine www.pcpolyzine.com "Marissa Undercofler" wrote in message ... Since I am still new to the world of polymer clay, I have a question regarding hand lotion and polymer clay. I have very dry hands, so any cracks in my hands pick up the clay, as well as leave marks..I also have a few places on my fingers where the skin is so dry that it has flaked a bit and left a small piece of skin sticking out, and they sometimes poke into the clay. So my question is, Will using hand lotion right before I play with the polymer clay mess up the clay in anyway? If so, should I lube up my hands like a half hour before and then wait for it to soak into the skin and then play? --------------------------- Marissa Undercofler -- Marissa's Creations To see finished pieces: http://groups.msn.com/MarissasBeaded...f/shoebox.msnw |
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Thank you. I wanted to ask before I did it, and then went and made a nice
piece or something that I would want to keep, and then find out it was ruined by the lotion or something. Marissa "Deb Hayes" wrote in message ... Marissa... Actually, lotion before claying is a good idea for all of us, even if we have baby-soft skin, which I do not! It helps prevent the color from sticking to your skin, and makes the clay wash off more readily when you're done with the clay. (It has even been known to soften dry skin!) so, I would say, "Lube Away!" Deb -- Deborah Hayes Editorial Staff, pcPolyzine www.pcpolyzine.com "Marissa Undercofler" wrote in message ... Since I am still new to the world of polymer clay, I have a question regarding hand lotion and polymer clay. I have very dry hands, so any cracks in my hands pick up the clay, as well as leave marks..I also have a few places on my fingers where the skin is so dry that it has flaked a bit and left a small piece of skin sticking out, and they sometimes poke into the clay. So my question is, Will using hand lotion right before I play with the polymer clay mess up the clay in anyway? If so, should I lube up my hands like a half hour before and then wait for it to soak into the skin and then play? --------------------------- Marissa Undercofler -- Marissa's Creations To see finished pieces: http://groups.msn.com/MarissasBeaded...f/shoebox.msnw |
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You could always use latex gloves too. Keeps those fingerprints away.
I have very dry hands, so any cracks in my hands pick up the clay, as well as leave marks..I also have a few places on my fingers where the skin is so dry that it has flaked a bit and left a small piece of skin sticking out, and they sometimes poke into the clay. ..Stephanie. Gotta Question? Google: rec.craft.bead http://tinyurl.com/5wm36 |
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Hi Marissa!
I like Curel lotion the best---it soaks in quickly and so doesn't transfer to the clay, but even if lotion DOES get in there, most don't seem to interact. The other thing I HIGHLY recommend is Burts Bees Cuticle lemon cream; my cuticles and fingernails don't get dry and leave marks in the clay. Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com |
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now I have a question, where do you get Burts Bees Cuticle Lemon
Cream? Marsha On 03 Nov 2004 14:19:32 GMT, atspam (Sjpolyclay) wrote: Hi Marissa! I like Curel lotion the best---it soaks in quickly and so doesn't transfer to the clay, but even if lotion DOES get in there, most don't seem to interact. The other thing I HIGHLY recommend is Burts Bees Cuticle lemon cream; my cuticles and fingernails don't get dry and leave marks in the clay. Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com |
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http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs...&storeId=10001
I can often find his stuff at my local health food store, too. -- Jalynne - Keeper of the Quilt for ME club list Queen Gypsy (snail mail available upon request) see what i've been up to at www.100megsfree4.com/jalynne "MinnieNeedles" wrote in message ... now I have a question, where do you get Burts Bees Cuticle Lemon Cream? Marsha On 03 Nov 2004 14:19:32 GMT, atspam (Sjpolyclay) wrote: Hi Marissa! I like Curel lotion the best---it soaks in quickly and so doesn't transfer to the clay, but even if lotion DOES get in there, most don't seem to interact. The other thing I HIGHLY recommend is Burts Bees Cuticle lemon cream; my cuticles and fingernails don't get dry and leave marks in the clay. Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com |
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http://www1.burtsbees.com/webapp/wcs...talogDisplay?l angId=-1&catalogId=10001&storeId=10001 I can often find his stuff at my local health food store, too. Awesome stuff!! ..Stephanie. Gotta Question? Google: rec.craft.bead http://tinyurl.com/5wm36 |
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| On 03 Nov 2004 01:36:35 GMT, onality (Stephanie) wrote:
You could always use latex gloves too. Keeps those fingerprints away. I would suggest using nitrile gloves, instead. Latex deteriorates in the presence of oils, hence the cautions about using Vaseline with latex. Helen "Halla" Fleischer, Fantasy & Fiber Artist http://home.covad.net/~drgandalf/halla/ Balticon Art Program Coordinator http://www.balticon.org |
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now I have a question, where do you get Burts Bees Cuticle Lemon
Cream? I get it at the health food store, its in a little round (coverable later) tin. Here's a link with a store finder: http://www1.burtsbees.com/ Sarajane Sarajane's Polymer Clay Gallery http://www.polyclay.com |
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