DIY Sanding Pads for Sanding Polymer Clay, Wood or Metal

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Make your own super inexpensive sanding pads using your favorite sanding abrasive, in any grit and in any size. These pads make sanding flat and curved pieces easier, make the sand paper work longer and are way cheaper than the manufactured sanding pads on the market. Plus they are easy to make with minimal supplies.
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For more info and related resources about sanding and finishing polymer clay, please visit our PcT blog (Video #762)... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...
Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz
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@valeriewilkins3815 2 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this video! I watched it today, and immediately went to my Halloween costume making supplies, grabbed some scrap foam pieces, and made some sanding blocks. What a life saver. I have all kinds of hand issues and this has helped a ton already. Thank you!!! ❤️

@PolymerClayTutor 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy that this video helped you! Thanks so much for the kind words! ❤

@MultiJewelryLady 7 жыл бұрын

I really like this idea and the ideal of different color form, for me to keep up with the grit number. Thanks so much!!!

@zestygurl 2 жыл бұрын

Cell phone poppit holder glued to the back with food grade RV silicone which is waterproof would help holding it. Definitely going to try this so, thank you for sharing.

@lilaalabed2527 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice tutorial. Thank you for the ideas. I learn so much from you.

@annielaura7299 7 жыл бұрын

I love this! I'm way too cheap to buy little sanding pads, so this is perfect for me!

@katyrogers8595 6 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, I must have been distracted when I watched this before... I'm so glad I decided to rewatch before making these! I had completely missed several things, including making pads for the JoolTool! :o Thanks so much for this!

@thepenpusher0674 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy...just a note. I've been using the micro pads for a long time on my fingernails (and polymer clay). I've been tossing them once they are too worn, but watching your video, I decided to try using the worn pads as a base for new sand papers! I think I'll give it a try - would be a nice recycle if it works. I'll let you know.

@juanstreet 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO. I making my first set of sanding blocks

@EnlightenedFlamingo 7 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, as always. Thanks for sharing!

@nezzysnicatees 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip.👍👍 Awesome as always. Thank you.

@deniseosborne4045 7 жыл бұрын

This is so awesome. I have that tape and foam. So much cheaper. I also get frustrate with the sheets thank you Denise Osborne

@luemoonba 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very helpful as always.

@UraniumFire 7 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely save money this way. Thanks!

@mikaylahawkins3119 7 жыл бұрын

Hey I love your videos and had some ideas! You could do a video on your acrylic organizer to the left of your chalk board easel. And could you do a video on Americana duraclear gloss and matte varnish and tell me if it works good

@transferessence 7 жыл бұрын

Super helpful tip! Thank you! -Brenda

@Miwako_vklolita 7 жыл бұрын

hi there. could you make a review for the Fimo Mix Quick Clay Softener, please and thank you !! i have tons of Fimo clay all dry and scrumble. love watching your videos !!

@gingi3886 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you! How well does the foam hold up when using on the Jool Tool? Also does the thinner foam sheet work too for Jool Tool? I was thinking of tryin to cut on Shiloutte die cut machine.

@nikkimickdesigns868 7 жыл бұрын

Tyfs!! Great tip to share! ☺

@SharonA23 7 жыл бұрын

Is there a video about using rotary tool for sanding? Not sure what bits should I use.

@shadowslove29 7 жыл бұрын

grate tip

@UnrulyHousewife 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! xx

@moniquebeguin3104 2 жыл бұрын

Hello ! Your work is fantastic ! Why don't you sand with water to avoid inhaling fine particles in the air. Would the result be less interesting ? (but better for the health) When you bake your creations, what about ventilating ? Can we use the oven after that for baking food ? All those questions because we must take care of our health... Thank you for your answer !

@paulastpeter8393 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the idea of making our own sanding blocks. Definitely going to try this cuz I hate sanding. Also I saw a tutorial and the lady used some type of marker to paint the edges of her pendant before she baked it. Do you know of any product like that we can use on unbaked clay to clean up the edges color wise?

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

A lot of the Acrylic Paint Pens can be used on raw clay and then baked. But I prefer to be able to sand the edges cleanly before adding any color along the edge. It gives it a cleaner more professional look. You can do a search on my channel for a few of the different pens I have tested on polymer clay.

@MegaPraiseHim 7 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's a great tip, Cindy! I was thinking that I can even just add sand paper to my micromesh pads when they wear out. :o)

@fawnwolfe7355 5 жыл бұрын

I think a cricut would be a great way to cut it your jewel tool sponges. Just make a full page of sand paper and foam backed with the tape and then let cricut to cut it out for and. Especially if you've got the cricut maker.

@PolymerClayTutor 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an interesting idea! How would the sandpaper effect the cutting wheel? Would it dull it at all? How thick will a Cricut Maker cut? These pads are about a 1/4 inch thick. I want a Cricut Maker... just haven't gotten one yet.

@patricianollie7355 7 жыл бұрын

Did you try putting tape on a full sheet of foam and attach the paper then cut it out? If so was it harder to cut? I'm not just cheap but always looking for easy. This is a really great idea one I will definitely use! Thank you!

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

You could do that but then you have to get a full sheet of foam for every grit of paper.

@anitadavidson1249 6 жыл бұрын

This is a fabulous idea, thanks! My bank account thanks you too! 😍⭐️

@joycel9725 7 жыл бұрын

i bought a cheap bag of makeup sponges , 24 pieces for 2.00$ us and silicone adhesive to stick the sandpaper to the sponge .

@tierischkreativ557 4 жыл бұрын

So the tape is waterproof? I am from Germany and have no idea where I could buy the foam or how it is called in German :(

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

Yes the tape is waterproof and another name for this foam is EVA Foam. Perhaps that will be easier to translate into German? Good luck!

@LunNightMoonLight 4 жыл бұрын

Are their alternatives to glaze(hair spray) like unconventional things to sand with

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can sand with things like nail files and such but it may be difficult to get the range of grits you need to get a nice polish. I would only use a nail file if I was cleaning up the edges of a pendant or something... not for sanding a pendant or some earrings.

@LunNightMoonLight 4 жыл бұрын

PolymerClayTutor thank you

@aprilalfred2151 3 жыл бұрын

What is the thinner one?

@PolymerClayTutor 3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea actually... it was just one I think I found in my Husband Doug's shop!

@user-fc3sx2cw5x 7 жыл бұрын

I know this is off topic but can I ask a question: Can I gently boil water inside a saucepan on the stovetop and then place my charm on a metal plate which will go on top of the pan? Will the clay cure perfectly fine this way? I am thinking of keeping the clay on the water heat for about 30-40 minutes? Or should I leave it for longer?.. I will really appreciate it if you reply back.

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

Hi meme, unfortunately that will not cure your piece properly. Water boils at 212F or 100C which is much lower than the cure temp for polymer clay which ranges from 265F - 325F (130C - 160C). If you try to cure your clay with boiling water it will seem fine but will be very undercured.

@user-fc3sx2cw5x 7 жыл бұрын

PolymerClayTutor i understand. but i just want to quickly ask another question wouldnt baking the clay at lower temperature for longer is great for avoiding it from getting burnt?? if yes then i can keep the clay on water heat for longer then 60 minites ( less heat but more time)??

@user-fc3sx2cw5x 7 жыл бұрын

PolymerClayTutor I have left you a more detailed message in your website, I hope you reply to me through there.

@shaunas4947 4 жыл бұрын

I think I missed the glue option. Do you just paint some glue on where the tape went?

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

The tape I used was double sided, so I didn't need any glue.

@shaunas4947 4 жыл бұрын

Are you able to use glue instead of tape? Sorry, that’s what I was curious about :)

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

@@shaunas4947 You could but the glue would need to be waterproof or it will come apart when you wet sand.

@lipevolcom2 4 жыл бұрын

That foam may be EVA "Ethylene-vinyl acetate"

@yosralakosha6542 5 жыл бұрын

wood or metal or glass sand paper please i am confused?

@PolymerClayTutor 5 жыл бұрын

Wet dry automotive sandpaper is the best. You can use these sanding blocks to sand polymer clay, wood or metal.

@yosralakosha6542 5 жыл бұрын

@@PolymerClayTutor can i find it in any local store?

@elitehawkeye568 7 жыл бұрын

i burnt my clay by 100 degrees higher than notmal how do i fix it im very sad right now

@melissamalone3747 7 жыл бұрын

I cannot get a shine with sanding at all. I've got every grit of automotive sandpaper you can think of and still can't get it shine. Lol

@elentam3383 7 жыл бұрын

Melissa Malone I used the sculpey and I also can't get any shine at all and I don't think the sand paper did anything at all....

@Ivyrose4 7 жыл бұрын

I couldn't hear the last little bit of the video because of my dad's loud music in the background. Lol