How-To: Perfectly Sand and Polish Polymer Clay Jewelry for a Smooth, Satin Finish!

[@beengarden5122]

Tutorial time stamp is 6:00 if anyone is here for a quick lesson! Thanks for sharing I'm just starting my clay journey during our next lockdown lol

[@austinfrancisconi6172]

I'd love for you to make a video of how you use your Dremel tool to shape the clay! I'm just learning how to use mine.

[@theslowhaus]

Great suggestion! definitely something I will make soon!

[@missmemissy]

@@theslowhaus Yes, pleeease do it! I'd love to see that

[@ntmediadgirl]

Same! Just bought one and I have no idea what I’m doing 😂😂

[@hollylowery26]

I love earthy colors like mustard yellow, golden suntan, soft sky blue and the ones I have difficultly finding are various pinks and purples that look like flower petals.

[@Skylardietsche]

Thanks so much. You're one of the best poly clay youtubers... Could you maybe do a tutorial on glazing of earrings after baking?

[@lexxikang]

How long does sanding and buffing take on average per piece ? Do you make in bulk and designate a sanding and buffing day ? I’m trying to figure out what a work flow would look like as I work full time as well

[@breedmz_08]

Could you do a video on using your dremel tool to shape and buff jewelry

[@brooketodd879]

i'm so glad i found your channel! I've been wanting to start making and selling polymer clay but i haven't been satisfied with them un-sanded bc of things like finger prints, etc! super helpful videos, thank you!

[@elsmetcalfe1282]

Brooke Todd a tip to avoid finger prints is before you bake them, dip your finger tip in flour and gently rub this over!

[@jillimaingutierrez4759]

this is so helpful, thank you love! do you happen to have a cheetah print tutorial?

[@jude1515]

Thanks. I have used those thick nail files before. I

[@mylagriskonis2996]

Keep it up! Pls start posting weekly again!!

[@dianamih07]

Hi Would you be able to help me with a link for the black sander paper you use? 😊

[@SeriouslyCreative]

Very helpful thank you 😊

[@virginiaa4739]

Thank you so much. Does sanding weaken the polymers and make the pieces more prone to breakage? And is a respirator or mask needed when sanding this way or not necessary?

[@jaimecowan490]

Absolutely should wear eye pro and a mask! Helps to wet sand always, I just had a teacher a few years ago with bad lung problems because they didn't wear masks

[@bearheart2009]

Thanks so much for your advice. I am new to polymer clay, so i'm really grateful to have experts like yourself passing on knowledge to us newbies =)

[@Carlyy0828]

I can't begin to tell you how much I adore you and your art!

[@briannaleal1209]

Love your channel! I have a question, should my polymer jewelry be able to bend or should it be very hard? If I bake it for around 30 minutes it’s still able to bend, if I bake it longer then it’s hard. Does that make a difference or is that just a preference ?

[@theslowhaus]

Thank you!! Part of it is preference, but you also want to make sure you are baking properly. Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6quhKmPmqyMnac I think this will be super helpful for you.

[@kelceym.3386]

Man I have been sanding with lower grits and working up but I think my earrings are smooth enough to start at 1000! Thank you for helping me realize this!

[@abbysadventures274]

Great video 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mandiimiraa3443]

I just found your channel a few weeks ago and now you’re the first place I go to when I have a clay question 😂always find the answer too👏🏼

[@rameetkaur1252]

Hi there... I’m like all your videos. I’m inspired by clay jewellery and planning to start creating my own for fun and let’s see where it takes me later. Can you guide how to do sanding for pieces with art work on it. Like I want to create flowers and petals on the clay tile and create some jewellery pieces. How to sand those small art pieces on top of flat surfaces without damaging it.

[@AnkisCreation]

I have seen some tut that they use top Coat of UV-gel nailpolish only, no sanding or buffing.... what do you think about that? Is it good or bad

[@KATE-bx2ut]

hiii, do you use varnish or satin/gloss glaze to your products? are theses advisable? I'm very new to polymer clay and your videos are very helpful! Thank you so much.

[@jazzpear8877]

I've seen other clay KZbinrs recommend using varnish. Like, wood varnish for furniture.

[@jessicamontenegro7921]

Hi! I'm new to polymer earring making do we always have to buff it down?

[@karencornell5695]

do you seal your items after you go thru the sanding stages?

[@j..a.h5569]

Love your channel. You take your time and explain everything. Please advise if you are to sand the front of the earring also. Thank you.

[@sunnivamari]

Could you make a video about how/what you use your dremel?

[@austinfrancisconi6172]

Also please make a video for how you shape and sand/polish for the type of earrings that you're wearing in this video!

[@searchingonline6430]

Do you put glaze/coating over your jewelry?

[@taylorharfield-dahl2008]

Could you please tell me What clay or pasta maker do you use? The reviews are very mixed on the ones I have found

[@vitalina2984]

Off topic but where’s your outfit from looks so cozy

[@theslowhaus]

Vitalina Thank you! I believe they are just from forever 21 for a couple years ago. But I love a chunky sweaty and silky shirt combo! ❤️

[@daviddenney847]

Same it's looks so very comfy, love the style

[@justinesyms5774]

@@daviddenney847 I found one like this by Rachel Zoe at marshalls

[@lauradorsey5779]

Can you post a video how to use super sculpey?

[@jessicastyle9182]

Hi Lisa what is the liquid you use in this video? What does it do? Thank you!

[@aaronanderson7742]

This is really informative. Thanks so much 🙏

[@theslowhaus]

Aaron Anderson thank you so much!! Glad the info is helpful!!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@rebeccaeagle8718]

What did you rub the fine scratches out with?

[@lindagatchell8079]

so you can wet sand pieces after you bake them?

[@radiomaq]

Loved it! How thick are normally your pieces? I find ir hard to hand sand mine but I think it may be the thickness.

[@DarkItalianPrincess6]

What number sand paper do you use?

[@syang0510]

Do you ever varnish your clay pieces with the sculpey top coating after you’re don’t sanding and buffing and everything?

[@lisahuggin7983]

how can I sand the top of my jewellery piece that contains the gold flakes on it? I tried to sand a piece gently but my gold foil papers kept on coming off. should I not sand the top? can my resin stick to my clay if I do not sand the surface...?

[@albezabarrera488]

Amazing video :D could you tell us what brand of polishing sandpaper you used? :)

[@thepinktomboy7189]

How did you rub out the bumps?

[@sweethunnybeee]

Thank you soooo much for your videos. I just started working with clay and your videos have been super helpful. I can't wait until next Tuesday!

[@galarragae]

Hi! Is that soapy water?

[@amandaj757]

Everytime I sand my pieces wet it always produces a white residue when its dry. I use pretty high grits (800-1000) so I'm not sure why I'm seeing a residue. Ive also used acetone to smooth out my pieces before sanding and it still produces a white residue. Any ideas of what I'm doing wrong? It seems to subside a little when buffing with a piece of denim but it still looks unfinished in some places. (I'm making flat pieces soni definitely want it to be as smooth and blemish free as possible)

[@theslowhaus]

I would take a little more time sanding between each grit and invest in buying the higher grit options as well. I find that with acetone on certain colors it will leave a residue, but if you’re patient with it, always use a fresh q-tip, and apply it in a one-way direction, it should come out smoothly. I hope that helps you out!

[@brooketodd879]

I've had somewhat of the same issue, i was using 400, 600 and 800 to sand my pieces and it would leave it looking like foggy/clouded after they dry!

[@amandaj757]

@@brooketodd879 I'm still having a little bit of the same issue but I have found that sound with higher grits definitely helps and investing in good poliahing papers!

[@brooketodd879]

i tried just sanding with an 800 today, the highest grit i had, it did pretty good! i just gotta get some polishing papers. i tried the denim but the piece i used, the blue dye was coming off onto my pieces🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Tamara01234]

The residue that you are talking about is the surface of the clay, the more time spent sanding at each grit level and the higher grit you go that will disappear.

[@tannaw1895]

So which grit is the best to use?

[@Tamara01234]

There is no single grit that is the best. Start with a 320 and go up to at least 2000. You can buy wet and dry in packs with all the grits you need on Amazon or eBay.

[@Angelacreatesart]

Just bought sandpaper from your link 😉

[@laurarugh5303]

Where did you find the link

[@Angelacreatesart]

@@laurarugh5303 in the description of this video

[@Miffny]

Please how do you get rid of shiny patches ?. Thank you.

[@jiabevli8209]

Hi when ever I sand my polymer clay earring it always rubs off the colour even though I am using coloured clay

[@jiabevli8209]

And I am using 320

[@Tamara01234]

Jia Bevli, It will do because wet and dry is an abrasive, just be sure to go up to 1500-3000 to finish for a silky smooth result.

[@judeharrison5567]

Do you sand the back and the front?

[@elsiemate5073]

Hi there - great videos really helpful - I have a question about your sandpaper. It’s become evident to me that there are different numbering systems for the grits depending on whether you use American, European or Japanese sandpapers. I was staggered to hear you using such high number sandpaper as 5000 and 7000 because I haven’t seen those numbers before. I’m guessing that’s Japanese? The 240 you used had the letter P in front of it that I’m familiar with and I think is European but the US system doesn’t have that letter in front of it and has higher numbers than it’s equivalent European counterpart ie. the US CAMI sandpaper grit labelled as 600 is the same as the European sandpaper grit as P1200. It’s all so confusing. I can’t see where you got your papers from but it would be really useful to flag up the precise paper you use so your global audience can follow your tutorial. It’s an excellent tutorial and this added information would be the icing on the cake!

[@Eliwi]

I have the same question!

[@vitalina2984]

So you sand the top of the pieces not just the sides?

[@theslowhaus]

Yes you can sand any part of your piece that you would like to have a smooth finish!

[@napaea9460]

Do you varnish your clay earrings?

[@charusrinivas7967]

While sanding doesn't the clay shape deteriorates like it's bending

[@Kiki-in6ci]

I need help I made them with air dry clay and they raised up and cracked and broke

[@brittanidilorenzo5552]

I wish i found this before i ruined a whole batch of earrings - thank you for making these videos

[@davidlaue8225]

I noticed you just dipped your paper into the soapy water and started sanding. I have always been told you get better results if you let your papers rest in the soapy for at least 15 minutes.....

[@kathy2466]

Items you are show are not close enough to see differents.

[@janmontarsi.-blendangles7960]

240 grit is for heavy removal and reshaping polymer clay. 400 600 800 1000 is all that’s necessary. 1500 and 2000 is also helpful if you’re going to machine buff them but not with that stupid little Dremel wheel do you need a real muslin buffer wheel. If you see in the surface with anything below 400 you’re going to make deeper scratches that will take a lot more work to remove,

[@jaimecowan490]

That's not very nice. Obv she has a successful practice that works for her and she sells her items. No need to be so rude?

[@janmontarsi.-blendangles7960]

@@jaimecowan490 I don’t see anything rude about my comment. Dremels are stupid for trying to sand polymer clay you can do it much faster and more accurately with sandpaper . There is so much miss information spread around on KZbin and TikTok and unfortunately before people learn better they go out and spend money on tools they don’t need. I don’t know who started the whole Dremel with the felt wheel burning the edge of your earring around the perimeter off it does nothing but melt the clay it doesn’t sand it you’re grinding it off. We are sandpaper would do it and a 10th of the time. With this video she is explaining her process of the way she does it which is fine. My comment was not directed at the video maker it was directed at the whole practice of using a Dremel To sand polymer clay

[@janmontarsi.-blendangles7960]

@@jaimecowan490 in the video she gets to 5000 and 7000 grit sandpaper. That sandpaper is a totally different numbering system so if you’re using silicon carbide wet dry sandpaper that usually goes up to about 3000 at the highest and then switching to micro mesh sanding cloth they are two different systems 5000 micro mesh is more like 1000 silicone carbide.

[@vitalina2984]

Also can you do a makeup tutorial 🙈😄

[@theslowhaus]

Vitalina Haha maybe I’ll share my routine on IG in the future. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ahmedmaher1343]

مفيش حد يترجم ؟؟؟

[@DebbiePike77]

But why are you sitting in your underware and rob?

[@alicat8074]

please speak up more, ty