Sanding vs Buffing Polymer Clay

A short video on how I prefer to finish my clay pieces. I understand that some techniques require sanding but for everything thing else this is my go to! I hope you find this tip useful :)
xoxo
-Steph
These are the tools that I used in this video. I also use a Dremel but this little cordless rotary tool is so light and small that I find myself using it very often. Bonus it’s about 1/4 of the cost if Dremel :)
Nail drill
KeShi Cordless Rotary Tool, Upgraded 3.7V Li-ion Rotary Accessory Kit with 42 Pieces Swap-able Heads, 3-Speed and USB Charging Multi-Purpose Power Tool for Delicate & Light DIY Small Projects www.amazon.com...
Buffer wheels
1Inch Polishing Buffing Wheel Set for Dremel,Wool Felt Cotton Mounted 3mm Shank for Rotary Tool Accessories,Mini Brush Polishing Kit for Watch and Jewelry 50 Pieces www.amazon.com...

[@thegoodcurl4919]

Thank you!!! I was looking all over KZbin for what kinds of buffing wheels are best- this sold me!

[@theseasaltco5691]

Yay! Glad I could help :)

[@BurstVisualDesigns]

Thank you! this is the exact video I was looking for to help me! 🥰

[@rubyjlove]

Omgosh, I just realized I need this cat cutter, too cute. I ordered the dog stud which should arrive on Saturday. Thank you for such fast shipping!

[@theseasaltco5691]

Yay! 😄

[@Cutthecamerasdeadass1899]

Thank you for the tips!

[@trammie.n5678]

Thank you for this helpful tip! I have the nail drill machine too; where can I get the buffing bit? Thank you!

[@theseasaltco5691]

Yes, the links are in the description box :)

[@marianaramirez4864]

is this drill good

[@jewlsinfinity2284]

Great tips, thank you! The buffing wheels in your link are no longer available on Amazon 😢 Do you have suggestions that would work for the dremel stylo?

[@theseasaltco5691]

I’ve been using these tips and love them! Ettonsun 100Pcs Polishing Buffing Wheels Wool Felt Mounted Mandrel Grinding Bits Grinder Head Polish Watch Jewelry Rotary Tool Accessories Drill Tools Attachment Fit Dremel-1/8 Inch Shank www.amazon.com/dp/B0987HHSH3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_HXRTRHJDB55WR2DB141S

[@kirtyjain12]

Which buffing tool should I buy

[@theseasaltco5691]

I like Dremel Stylo with these buffing tips. Ettonsun 100Pcs Polishing Buffing Wheels Wool Felt Mounted Mandrel Grinding Bits Grinder Head Polish Watch Jewelry Rotary Tool Accessories Drill Tools Attachment Fit Dremel-1/8 Inch Shank www.amazon.com/dp/B0987HHSH3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_HXRTRHJDB55WR2DB141S

[@aleepd]

I can’t get my pieces to shine and I’m using the same buffing bit! Any tips?

[@theseasaltco5691]

Perhaps it is the type of clay you are using. Soufflé and similar clays have a natural matte finish and won’t really buff to a shine. What I do is use Premo for my pieces that I want to shine or add some Premo to my soufflé.

[@kendrabrown6250]

I buff with a buffer bit but get white residue on darker colors even though I just buff the edge..why??

[@theseasaltco5691]

Your felt tip may be too abrasive. Or there is to much clay that needs to be buffed off. There should only be a tiny bit of clay on your edges that need to be buffed.

[@jennap146]

Hello!! Will the buffers that you listed work for the Keshi drill? I have that one as well

[@theseasaltco5691]

Yes! I use the Keshi drill, it comes with different chuck sizes (gold pieces) and one of them fits these perfectly :)

[@sumeraki2424]

How to bring shine on jewelry pcs without using resin or any kind of gloss

[@johannalao6395]

Hi if you buff do you need to sand before?

[@theseasaltco5691]

I only buff, no sanding. There really is no need to sand unless you are trying to achieve a glass like finish.

[@corinnewaknine3156]

Are you saying that you only buff or you buff after you wet sand? Cute video!

[@theseasaltco5691]

I typically only buff but some styles do require sanding clay especially if it’s a stone look.

[@melanieliston4034]

Can you sand with one of those nail buffer or whatever you buffed with?

[@theseasaltco5691]

Yes! I don’t use sand paper only my buffers :)

[@melanieliston4034]

Nice 💞

[@shrisdesu]

hi, is a nail drill machine good to drill holes in the clay too?

[@theseasaltco5691]

Yes, as long as you buy some small bits

[@shrisdesu]

@@theseasaltco5691 awwwee! Thank you so much for replying ❤️

[@LittleKikuyu]

But please, if you wet sand never ever let any sanding residue get into your water streams! It’s awful for the environment and our health (micro plastic).

[@bandsmom0603]

Please be careful bc there is dust even worth buffing wheels. Wearing a mask is so important!😊