tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771373968055547669.post3613043640841366144..comments2023-10-28T06:03:03.719-05:00Comments on Polymer Clay Smooshers: You had questions, we have answersDesert Rubblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17272439813898987827noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771373968055547669.post-44860900818983642682009-05-13T21:05:00.000-05:002009-05-13T21:05:00.000-05:00Thank you all SO MUCH for taking the time to answe...Thank you all SO MUCH for taking the time to answer my pesky questions! It isn't every day that people will answer questions from beginners, and I can't express in words how grateful I am you all took the time.<br /><br />I got some translucent clay today at the store, and will try some of the tricks you guys have shared. I'll keep you posted as to how things turn out!!UBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17768264144300509325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7771373968055547669.post-12795828140045386692009-05-12T15:35:00.000-05:002009-05-12T15:35:00.000-05:00I'm not positive burying translucent beads in corn...I'm not positive burying translucent beads in cornstarch will avoid 'scales' or 'moons' but it does prevent darkening and scorching on light colored beads.<br /><br />I read once where a sculptor started their translucent pieces in a cold oven then slowly heated it up by starting at 100F and adding 5 degrees every 5 min until they reached baking temperature, then started the timer after that.<br /><br />It would take a lot of oven baby sitting, but it may be worth the try.<br /><br />Also to avoid 'moons', make sure to avoid getting moisture in translucent clay. (You can actually create extra moons on purpose for faux stone techniques, by working with damp hands.)<br /><br />~Cindy LietzPolymerClayTutorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777627839959748865noreply@blogger.com