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LOL! Thank you again for the hint about the temp....it's 76 here today!
Sheesh! I've lived here since '64 and I still can't get used to having practically no seasons. I'm in Houston, Texas. BUT! We had SNOW on Christmas Eve this year! Very exciting for us but all those who were here from up north, for the Holidays, thought we were crazy! And maybe we were... Maddy "Sarajane" wrote in message ups.com... you are welcome Maddy, and please do report back on your results---tho you may want to wait till its warmer---the cold makes for more bubbles when its setting up. |
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you are in Houston, eh, Maddy? I'll be coming over your way in May to
do three demos at the Lone Star Retreat. Are you going? |
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On Sat, 01 Jan 2005 20:22:01 GMT, "Maddy"
wrote: I'm lurking again! Rather, looking again, for some information about Envirotex polymer compound. Has anyone used it on baked polymer clay? It looks like the perfect way to get that glass-like surface. I have some Christmas money and want to spend it the best way! Maddy Envirotex is best used on flat, level surfaces. I recently wrote up an article on using envriotex on a tabletop. I'm not sure how easy it would be to use it to dip polymer beads, for instance. One other note: the reason the Envriotex instructions don't mention using isopropyl alcohol to get rid of bubbles because if you use a LOT of alcohol, it will make the envriotex weak, and it will bend/break easily [like partially hardened hot glue]. This is not an issue if you just spray enough to pop the bubbles. Link to writeup: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/rec.woodworking/browse_thread/thread/7a43cac3750746d5/b11b46e19f8b3832?q=xane+T+envirotex&_done=%2Fgroup s%3Fq%3Dxane+T+envirotex%26&_doneTitle=Back+to+Sea rch&&d#b11b46e19f8b3832 |
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I only wish I could! I'm a working stiff and have already taken too much
time off with a broken ankle and then the flu (never mind that my husband is out of work for a year). I'm a hairdresser and work on straight commission...no work, no money. Another reason I don't get anywhere near enough time to play! Besides, I'm much too green and could probably not keep up with everyone else. I just do what I can, when I can. Trying to figure out how I can retire early:-) Which reminds me...must get a lotto ticket this weekend! Maddy "Sarajane" wrote in message oups.com... you are in Houston, eh, Maddy? I'll be coming over your way in May to do three demos at the Lone Star Retreat. Are you going? |
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Thanks, Xane. I found instructions at one Envirotex site on coating
ornaments by pouring and brushing with an acid brush and how to get rid of bubbles by blowing across the surface. I don't really want a terribly thick coat, just enough to get a really good glass-like shine. Who knows, I may find that sanding and buffing would be easier! LOL! Maddy "Xane T." wrote in message ... On Sat, 01 Jan 2005 20:22:01 GMT, "Maddy" wrote: I'm lurking again! Rather, looking again, for some information about Envirotex polymer compound. Has anyone used it on baked polymer clay? It looks like the perfect way to get that glass-like surface. I have some Christmas money and want to spend it the best way! Maddy Envirotex is best used on flat, level surfaces. I recently wrote up an article on using envriotex on a tabletop. I'm not sure how easy it would be to use it to dip polymer beads, for instance. One other note: the reason the Envriotex instructions don't mention using isopropyl alcohol to get rid of bubbles because if you use a LOT of alcohol, it will make the envriotex weak, and it will bend/break easily [like partially hardened hot glue]. This is not an issue if you just spray enough to pop the bubbles. Link to writeup: http://groups-beta.google.com/group/...read/thread/7a 43cac3750746d5/b11b46e19f8b3832?q=xane+T+envirotex&_done=%2Fgroup s%3Fq%3Dxan e+T+envirotex%26&_doneTitle=Back+to+Search&&d#b11b 46e19f8b3832 |
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