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Comment on New Tool – Polishing Clay by Chris

Chris — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:47:56 +0000

Oh, no you don’t! I just got this & it’s already part of the family : )
Search for “bench polishing machine” and they come up with a variety of prices.

Here’s some info on all kinds of buffing & polishing tools from Desiree’s Desired Creations: http://desiredcreations.com/howTo_TLBuffing.htm
I read all of that before getting this one.

Beadbunny has a similar one on her site (scroll down to see it … I love her trout!) http://beadbunny.blogspot.com/2008_06_01_archive.html
She says she got “Foredom bench lathe from Donna Kato’s Prairiecraft.com polymer clay supply site”

Hope this helps you!

Chris

Comment on New Tool – Polishing Clay by Gina Morgan

Gina Morgan — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:27:36 +0000

Hi! I live in Chicago. Are you selling this? If so, how much? Thanks! Gina

Comment on A New Twist on Patina by Chris

Chris — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:25:29 +0000

I’m clueless about solving the programmable problem w/out investing a new kiln or something that cost about the same. I may have to do some more research on that.

I don’t really have a good space for using a torch. Anything w/ an open flame is off limits. So far I haven’t tried any chemicals either. It’s beginning to sound like what I really need is $$ for a studio ; )

Comment on A New Twist on Patina by Queen Katherine

Queen Katherine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:59:59 +0000

And another thing…regarding getting a patina, I haven’t worked with the bronze clay yet – and I always use a torch. Anyway, can you use something like Sophisticated Finishes – or is that counter-productive? I’ve used that on loads of stuff and I just love it. If you can’t get what you want with the heat, you may want to try something like Modern Options or Sophisticated Finishes after you fire your piece.

Comment on A New Twist on Patina by Queen Katherine

Queen Katherine — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:55:27 +0000

I think these are beautiful! Not having a programmable kiln, does yours have a rheostat on it? (I’m sure that’s a stupid question.) If so, is there some way you could rig it to work on a timer? It would solve your problem if you could get it to work at one temp for a period of time, then change to a different temp when you needed it to. I doubt it will help you with ramping up/cooling down, but maybe it would help you with the middle process. I’m clueless about kiln stuff, I’m sorry. Just thought I’d throw my thoughts out there.

Comment on Bronze Clay: first experiment by Chris

Chris — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:32:09 +0000

Courtney, I have not tried image transfers on bronze. I use Kato Clear Medium for most of my transfers now. You just gave me an idea. Celia Fago http://tinyurl.com/r3amt8 has been using polymer clay for ring liners as a barrier between the bronze and the wearer’s skin. Why not image transfer? Even for a signature on the back of bronze pieces? Probably should clean any patina off first. But I don’t know why it wouldn’t work. Now I have another project for this weekend : )

I was nervous both about ruining pieces and our electric bill! Hubby tells me I haven’t affected our electric bill. I have ruined some pieces experimenting. But usually I can salvage them by re-firing. Chris

Comment on Bronze Clay: first experiment by courtney

courtney — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:23:18 +0000

those look great. i have a kit of bronze clay that i have been nervous about firing and/or destroying thanks for posting this. do you happen to know or have you tried to use the image transfer solution on the bronze?

thanks,
courtney