tipping tuesday
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Glue for Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .007
Sometimes, you just have to attach polymer clay parts together. Or maybe you need to fix small breakages, things happen. I use cyanoacrylate adhesive or simply put Super Glue for polymer clay! Here’s the particular brand and bottle shape I like to use. It doesn’t dry out quickly and it’s easy to dispense in small…
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Respirator Safety – Tipping Tuesday .006
Safety first is the main motto in any industry, and crafting is no exception. Respirator safety is often overlooked, and I’d like to go over main reasons for wearing one and how to take care of it. Why Wear a Respirator When crafting, we often deal with small particles such as dust when sanding figurines,…
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Varnishing Polymer Clay – Tipping Tuesday .005
At the start of their crafting journey, a lot of people wonder whether varnishing polymer clay is necessary. The short answer is no! However, there are times when it is beneficial. Polymer Clay Doesn’t Need Varnish Polymer clay hardens into a porous plastic when baked. As is, without any paint, it is safe to keep…
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Keeping Polymer Clay Dust Free – Tipping Tuesday .004
Have you ever tried keeping polymer clay dust free? The light colors of polymer clay, especially white, are notoriously difficult to keep dust free. If you find it nearly impossible, don’t be too hard on yourself. It happens to everyone! Here’s how I deal with it. First of all, keep your workplace clean. I wipe…
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Polymer Clay Baking – Tipping Tuesday .003
Let’s talk about polymer clay baking! First of all, always follow instructions on the packaging. Polymer clay can burn if the temperature is too high. This will appear as darkened and blackened area at the thinnest parts. At this point, polymer clay starts to emit toxic gases, so it’s advisable to not exceed the recommended…
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Cheap Drawing Tablet – Tipping Tuesday .002
Today’s tip is going to do with digital art and a way to get a cheap drawing tablet that will still work well. Nowadays, tablets with a screen are a big thing. However, a few years ago graphics tablets used to be just an input device without the screen. Some of them are still available…
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Product Photography – Tipping Tuesday .001
Today’s crafting tip is super simple! It has to do with an important aspect of every crafter’s life nowadays – product photography. Don’t take 30 photos where 10 will do. You will end up spending more time picking and choosing pictures in post processing. Instead, think of views and angles. While shooting, plan which pictures…