Eye Pins in Polymer Clay So They Don't Come out

[@standupnice]

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[@PolymerClayTutor]

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[@torinadrian3241]

@Joshua Idris Yup, I have been using flixzone for months myself :)

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Patricia montiel rodriguez, patience is good and so is a light touch. You could always pop your piece into the freezer for a bit before putting in the pin. That would help you from squashing your piece in the process.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi misspink03me, I have done a few videos already on the tools and materials I like to use and I plan to do many more. So make sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss out. I do like the idea of making a 'starter kit' of basic stuff needed to begin with, so thanks for the suggestion!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi I'd Rather Be Eating, great question! Yeah you would need to cut it sort so it wouldn't stick through the donut hole. You might be better off using a screw-in eye instead though. Tim Holtz makes some tiny ones or you can try Googling them for other sources to find them.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Bamboo Bear1306, I have already made a paid tutorial (very inexpensive btw) on the Birdhouse Bead. Just go to my blog (link in description) and type 'birdhouse bead' into the search box at the top of the blog page and you will find more information about it. Thanks for commenting!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Rodellene Lagsit Yes you can put your headpins in first before baking. I see you are from the Philippines... I hope that you and your family are OK. I know that your country has gone through a terrible tragedy and my hearts go out to everyone effected by the terrible storm.

[@jiminsinvisiblejams5993]

Do the ones with the string on it burn in the oven if you put it in before baking?

[@larajjames]

the metal won’t melt or burn in some way?

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi CraftTutorials419, I have a video in my channel that gives you the places you can buy polymer clay. Also, you will find it will be a lot cheaper if you wait for sales. Thanks for your comment!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi mrsbeckyboop, go to my blog (link in description) and type "making loops" into the search box. You will find some more info on that there. Thanks for commenting!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi amy chevalier, yup, Lisa's Poly Bonder would work great for already baked polymer pieces. It doesn't have to be baked to work. It's just capable of being baked if you need to use it that way. Thanks for commenting!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Putting a little hook on the end is a great idea Martha D!

[@lisawilder3640]

Brilliant Cindy! Thanks for sharing!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi AlaskaOwlCity, Is there any reason why you don't want the pin to turn? Is the loop too hard to make when you're turning it? Because you can just place your finger underneath the pin with one hand and use the other hand to turn the loop. That should keep the eyepin from turning on you.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi dawn eliza desierto, One thing that you can do that will help you avoid squishing your charm while inserting the eye pin, is to put your charm in the freezer for awhile first. This will firm it up and keep you from squishing it too badly. Hope that helps!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Helen Chen, usually when I make flat charms I don't use a headpin. I drill a hole near the top and use a jump ring instead. As long as your piece is baked properly and is nice and strong, this is a very secure way to attach findings to flat charms. (Or if you want you can use screw in eyes with a drop of glue added, they are secure as well.)

[@lesliemonahan2080]

I already do but thank you

[@mickeyjoc3461]

what kind of glue do you use ? Thanks

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Mickey JO c You can use E6000, Krazy Glue, Weldbond or a bake able polymer clay glue like Sculpey Bake and Bond. ANy of those will work for keeping the screw from untwisting.

[@gwynmann9113]

Hi, PolymerClayTutor, does this technique also works for air dry clay?

[@nvega1961]

Just wanted to say Thank You. I am recently disabled/retired and new to working with polymer clay and your videos have been a great help and inspiration. Your work is wonderful hopefully someday I will be able to do a fraction as well as you.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you so much for taking the time to say that N Vega :)

[@lesliegulyas148]

Great idea. Especially turning the eye pin 90 degrees once inside the clay. Thank you.

[@lakshmiiyer4003]

Thanks for this super tip! I have had troubles as my eye pins used to pop out just after baking and my hard work going in vain.. I will try this from now on and secure my eye pin to the polymer clay! Thanks again!!!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi DeeEll86442, making the wire zigzagged is a good idea. Thanks for sharing!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Chiara B, screw pins work well, but you should still secure them with glue after baking. Thanks for commenting!

[@Kakuzukun0047]

I wish we could still give 5 stars because this so deserves it! Thank you so much! This trick works perfectly. I used to make my charms into beads but I was having trouble getting the hole perfectly straight.

[@chiarab5802]

I do, I put some bake and bond before baking charms anyway, just a tiny bit so I won't see it once are baked, but I will definitely try your tip!Thanks for your reply!

[@mrsbeckyboop]

I had seen someone suggest to bend the end but never really tried now that I see you do this I will do it for sure! Do you have a video showing how to use the head pin and make a nice loop like you had?

[@vickiwillems3928]

This is totally doable! Thanks for sharing.

[@PACERGIRL68]

I will use this for charms as well as other clay items that I will make. Great idea.

[@howardcao3967]

Thank you for sharing. The method of making an angle and insertion really works. It frees me from using super glues with a peace of mind that it won't fall out.

[@jonitayoungberg4325]

I will be using this technique. I made some earrings today and put the eye pin in with e6000, but, I like this and will try with the slight bend. thank you so much for your tips. I watch you all the time.

[@lauriesuzanne8848]

A BIG problem for this newbie to clay now solved! In great thanks to you💝

[@hovawart16]

Will definitely. That turn at the end is the clincher!

[@ToiSauce]

I was just thinking of doing this this weekend except I was picturing a curl instead of a 90° bend. Thanks 4 the vid!

[@jazzylovesth]

just started using polymer clay and this helped a lot, thank you!

[@chriscaine7689]

I'm just starting to make small charms so this is an excellent tip from you Cindy thankyou from the UK

[@anadrumheller124]

I will use your pinhead trick. Thanks so much for sharing !

[@saltysageorganics]

Great tip! Thank you. It will work for pendants, too!!

[@ShegoBernstein]

Hi Cindy. Thanks for this great tip and I certainly will utilize this technique. I made several charms and glued the eyepins in but several have come apart and I am afraid they all will eventually do that. Live and learn. Thanks again!

[@sophiecurry5438]

Thanks for the tip ... I'm just starting out so this is very helpful!

[@bubberdoo4]

I will use it. great tip that I was not aware of. Also this is my first time viewing. thanks a bunch. I am now a fan.

[@mallorikerr4092]

I really enjoy your tutorials. regardless of what anyone else might have said that was negative. I just started making jewelry with polymer clay. I will definitely use this trick. Thank you so much, and I look forward to more tutorials from you.

[@indicalights1442]

I am definitely going to be using this trick! Thank you for posting this!!

[@sabinekatsavrias4422]

so I thought I knew it all and have made a lot of charms without the twist you do at the end .. makes sense and I can see how that would make them extra durable. ty for the tip!

[@honeybunny5325]

Fantastic info as new to polymer clay doing research before I start thanks so much.

[@amyland4597]

Thank you so much for this! I will definitely be using both techniques!!

[@barnespeggy]

I will definitely us this wonderful trick. Thank you for sharing, love this idea. Your the best Cindy.

[@transferessence]

Great tip! I plan to use it in my work. Thank you :)

[@ellieguest8105]

Great tip! I have such trouble getting my eye-pins to stay it! Have spent countless dollars on all sort of industrial strength glue/bake 'n' bonds etc etc but nothing would work. Started doing the 90 degree bend in my eye-pin but was still wriggling it's way out because there's still a gap in the clay from pushing it down, never thought to twist it!! Thank you, I will be trying this for sure!

[@bernadettesuski-harding1222]

I will try this technique. Thanks!

[@krisnaisley]

I do something almost the same. I have found your method can make the softer clay bulge, so I cut in to the clay with an exact-o knife. Coat the bent eye pin in bake bond and then I insert it in to the slit. Then I close and gently press the slit shut. Finally I dip a brush in turpentine to remove any sigh of the slit on the top.I have been doing it this way for years and have never had an eye pin slip.

[@HannahASportsG33k]

I am definitely going to try this from now on!!

[@PoundKeyz]

I already use this trick, but it's always good to let people know about it because I don't see many people use it.

[@TaeKeyLove00]

Thank you very much for this tip because I have lost like 3 charms now because of the way I've been putting my eyepin in

[@fizzypop1858]

Perfect! This is exactly the answer and tutorial I needed!

[@yelloworangered]

Yes, I will definitely use this trick. Thank you for explaining the refinements that you've developed to make the eye pin truly secure.

[@SkullHerder]

Yes I will use this! I use head pins as well like you do. But when I first started out I bought a ton of eyepins because thats what all the girls on the videos used, but when mine started coming out I switched. I will use this tip so they dont go to waste. I hate wasting material. So Im glad I saw this, I even keep wire pieces I cut off and re-use every bit

[@TheMokusch]

I already knew this trick and I use it! :) And it is true, I newer loose my charms!

[@rosemaryperez-lognion5495]

first time clay-er will try this on my charms for sure!

[@tawagandi]

I will totally use this technique! I've been loosing charms I've worked really hard on! I did the bend in the eyepin but didn't turn it. Yawza! Thank you for the tip!

[@MiiagiMovies]

Great solution! I look forward to using your method! Thanks...

[@lisadianne5858]

Thanks for the tip. I will try this with any larger charms I make. I usually work in a fairly smaller scale and have just glued the eye pins in, but I am not fully satisfied with this. Recently I have tried using a headpin instead, but have yet to master a neat loop at the top!

[@MrSpikesterman]

I'm going to try that, thanks for the tip.

[@MsDean-tt2pi]

Thank you! It solved my issue with falling pendants!

[@maggwhlz]

I will for sure use it. I also rough up my pin with my wire cutters so the glue has something to hold on to so far so good I've been doing that for years. I'm tired of losing my charm lol

[@annettamoses4356]

Yes, will definitely use this method! Thank you. 😘

[@catherineroth8499]

Yes, this was very helpful, I will use it on my pendants...Thank You...

[@snehal460]

Great help ma’am 🙌🏻 thank u so much for sharing it with us

[@leannebell4982]

I use it all the time! Luv you!

[@tarantulady]

I'm definitely going to give this a shot. Thank you for the idea. I was bending it and inserting it wrong, then having to take a piece of clay and gently (meticulously, and annoyingly) blend in a patch. It worked, but man was it a lot of extra work.

[@16CleverTaunts]

I'm totally gonna use this! Thanks for the video ^.^

[@smashmcgee]

Hi Cindy, I'm a new subscriber. I'm so glad you made this video. I'm definitely going to use this technique for eye pins. Thank you!

[@krissr4257]

I've used the bending technique for awhile but I never thought to turn the eye pin too. Seems like a simple thing and I over looked it. I will definitely give it a try from now on. It also saves me from using so many jump rings to get the charm to sit right. Thank you. :)

[@jillpowell9806]

Thanks for the info. I'll be using this!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Ssubiru Bernal, the reason you are getting rust on your eye pins is because they are low quality and are made of steel without a good coating on it. You would be better off using copper or brass wire instead and making your own eye pins. Hope that helps!

[@monakel1]

Great idea! I'm going to also try it with swirl beads.

[@distortedaydream]

i’m going to try this trick. first time polymer clay earring maker :))

[@rfinney97]

Very helpful thank you love your charm by the way.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Hi Herflower05, it sounds like you need to switch to putting the hole all the way through and using a head pin instead.

[@huecaresart]

Thank you! Definitely will be using this

[@hopefulzero6891]

Getting back into crafting with polymer clay after a long hiatus, and I remember having issues with loosened eye pins. This will be a life saver! Thank you so much!

[@PolymerClayTutor]

You are very welcome!

[@mahalmade]

Can't believe I never thought of doing this before! I've been glueing mine in but, yes, they fall out. Definitely going to try this method. Thank you!

[@ababy6074]

Thank you for the useful tutorial! I'm new to polymer clay and have just subscribed to your awesome channel. I'm wondering, how do you insert the pins into the finished unbaked piece without squashing it somewhat? I'm nervous about my hard work in shaping a piece to be wrecked if I press down hard on it to insert the pin.

[@aprilwilcher3311]

This works! Thank you so much for this answer and for having a great channel.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

@herflower05 - what would be great is if you could post a video response to show me how you are inserting your pins. If I could see what you are doing, I bet I'd be able to help you solve the problem.

[@cyanbeam]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@NatureZone101]

I will absolutely try this - exactly what I searched for and it makes a lot of sense. Might even try the "all the way through" one also . Question please I am just starting with all of this Polymer Clay stuff and found a sale on Sculpy III today and picked up a bunch. Then I started seeing many people say it was junk and broke, cracked all the time after cooking. Wondering what your experience is with this product - I did watched your vid on cooking much longer, but not sure if the stuff I bought should be returned. Thanks, John

[@igy0719]

I will really use this! I made a whole lot of Clay Charms with a kit, and most of them have lost their eye pins. Thank you!

[@captaineleni]

Thank you so much for making this tutorial! This is going to be so helpful when I finish my polymer clay jewellery pieces!

[@sharilul]

I will definitely do this! Thanks

[@thegirlguru5051]

thanks...I love all your videos...very helpful.

[@Toltecgrl]

Thank you for this tip! I used this tip for my Christmas Charms I gave out as presents!!

[@GeminiSoundBecki]

Thank You for this tip. I will try it.

[@dianeperry1984]

It's my first ever time making charms so this video has been so helpful thank you. I wondered how they were going to hold. Now I have a handy trick. I will give it a try and let you know how it goes for me.

[@DeeEll86442]

Hi Cindy, there are some cases where you have to use an eye pin. The technique you demonstrated may work on a thicker item but on a thinner/flat item where I have to use and eye pin I will bend the eye pin in a zig-zag pattern and then put it in and it doesn't come out. Hope this helps, take care, Dee

[@jennymealing2820]

Definitely ! Definitely! Thank you Cindy.

[@PolymerClayTutor]

Thank you! 💖

[@sleepyblooms9452]

How brilliant!!!! Very helpful & will definitely use this trick, thank you :D

[@seriouscakesplus6291]

That WAS helpful! I've been using headpins and I always have scraps when I trim them. I use the scraps but I bend them like you do before putting them in. I've seen a lot of people just put the eye pin right in and I shudder because I feel like it just isn't secure!

[@odessa870]

Makes sense to me. I found another video that used the same approach. I'm going to try this with some cute ornaments I'm making for my Christmas tree.

[@azulflor6224]

Thank you for the tip. Will try it soon .

[@misspink03me]

Hi! Can you make a video about the tools you need and materials

[@elevateyourthoughts]

I cant wait to use this tip!!! Thank you

[@zArtWorld]

Super helpful! I will definitely use this brilliant trick! ♥♥♥

[@danifreedude2097]

thank you so much for this video! i was having trouble keeping my eyepins in but now everything is great! :D

[@patt1590]

thanks for this vid i actually try this trick before but sometimes i have trouble getting the pin in without messing up the charm mostly when im working with miniatures any way i always learn simething by watching you maybe i just have to be more patient