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.

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.

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

--
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Beads-Dolls-Wearable Art
http://www.polyclay.com

See the progress at "Pieces"
http://www.polyclay.com/store.htm

"Crafty Claud" wrote in message
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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.

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)

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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.

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

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

Where the inmates are in charge.....
Diana
http://duet.etsy.com

Sarajane Helm wrote:
welcome to the pc asylum....

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).

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 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
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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.