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I bought mine online but it was years ago so unfortunately I can't remember exactly where. I have a Makins extruder, so I got the adaptors to match that. You should be able to find them with a google search e.g. Makin's Claycore Extruder Adapters.

Good question! I think I got mine years ago in a paint marbling kit.

@@Fulgorine One more question, are you applying the mica mix to baked or unbaked clay?

I use it on unbaked clay because it sticks better. I use mica powder that includes binder and because it’s in the dents it doesn’t rub off after it’s baked. You could probably apply it to baked clay but you may need to protect it (e.g. with varnish).

That was me trying to make simple beads 😁

Thanks for letting me know! Editing this way is an experiment for me, so I'm glad to hear you like it.

I think it's easier to get smoother results that way. I think extruders can be useful if you want a particular profile (like a semi circle) that would not be easy to roll.

I've never used cold porcelain so unfortunately I can't really advise. I think joining different materials such as sticks and crystals may have problems with cracking if the cold porcelain shrinks as it dries. Perhaps you could try with a smaller piece to see if it works?

Your baking temperature is going to depend on the brand of clay you used, so you need to check the information from the manufacturer. Baking time is determined by the thickness of the clay you've used. For beads of this thickness 30 minutes should be sufficient. Do you have a separate thermometer inside your oven to confirm that this temperature is being reached (not just what your thermostat is set to)? When you say not hard do you mean still squishy or still flexible? If you used plasticine instead of polymer clay it will never harden. The rigidity of the baked polymer clay depends on the brand you have used. I like Fimo Professional which has a nice balance between baking strong but still keeping a little flex. If your "baked" polymer clay is brittle or cracks easily it probably has not reached the required temperature. I usually pack my oven cold, heat it up to the required temperature (based on thermometer inside oven not oven setting), time for 30 minutes and then turn the oven off and leave the items in the oven until it cools. I also place my polymer on a ceramic tile inside the oven (not directly on the wire or metal tray) to help even out the temperature.

I made this as a stocking filler for my child so gemstones are a bit out of my budget!

I think most of my wire is 0.9mm

Thank you!

Glad you found something useful 😊

You could do something similar by making a bullseye cane and reducing that although you won’t get the random colour variations unless you make the cane with gradients inside.

Thanks for watching 😊

It gets so squished it's extruded I don't think the cutter needs to be exact.

Thanks. I think it's also brand specific i.e. if working with a stiffer clay like I do, it doesn't matter how conditioned it is.

Thanks. That's a great tip. I have lots of old clay I could try this on.

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They are intended to use on dreadlocks so you need the correct size for the hair. Pull the hair through until there is enough to hold it in place.

You are so welcome!

Glad you enjoyed it :)

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad it helped.

You are right. Polymer clay can mimic many things.

Great to hear it. Thanks.

Thanks. :)

It depends on your brand of clay. Check the instructions on the wrapper. Also make sure you have the correct temperature.

Happy to help.

Thank you :)

Glad to hear it :)

It's all in your point of view I suppose.

Yes I think you are right. I had to do some stringing gymnastics to use them.

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Glad to hear it. Thanks

It cracks no matter how conditioned the clay is. Maybe a softer brand would make a difference?

Glad you liked it :)

Glad you enjoyed!

Thanks

Great! Thank you.

My pleasure!