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| Unity Candles | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I have decided to buy plan unity candles for my wedding and decorate them myself. I was wondering ...
A: I suggest Sticky Wax. It is an adhesive used for candles, holding miniatures, etc. The link is ...
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| Translucent Clay | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I'm completely frustrated, I was making some miniature lemons for my dollhouse and the translucent ...
A: First of all, get an oven thermometer and test your oven temperature. I use a convection oven and ...
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| polymer clay & pencils | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I want to make a mould out of polymer clay to use for a precious metal clay pendant - I bit like ...
A: It doesn't matter if the mold is marked with pencil lines, as it is just a mold. There are several ...
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| stickers on wax | 2/1/2008 |
Q: what kind of glue can i use to keep labels i made on the computer on a wax candle........I am making ...
A: but it is recommended for bonding vellum, ribbon and paper to candles. It should be able to hold ...
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| Paint type | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I want to take a plain white globe-type light fixture and paint small red "stitches" to look like a ...
A: You can use an indoor/outdoor paint found in craft stores. There are several brands. I have used ...
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| Unity Candle | 12/30/2007 |
Q: I am making a unity candle for my daughter's upcoming wedding in June. I'm stumped as to what type ...
A: It is available in stores that sell candles or dollhouse supplies. It is widely used to adhere ...
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| Sculpey Clay & Handprints | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Should you be able to easily make a handprint in Sculpey clay? I've never used the product before. ...
A: Yes, you should be able to make handprints. If the clay is that hard, there are several things you ...
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| Gluing to candles | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I would like to glue sequins or something like that to our white pillar candles. It's our 25th ...
A: It comes in a little tin. It is used to keep candles upright as well as keeping miniatures from ...
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| Polymer Clay safe for Aquariums? | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Would you happen to know if I can safely make my aquarium decorations out of Sculpey, etc? It would ...
A: it is not recommended for use on anything having contact with food, such as dishes, bowls, ...
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| layering polymer clay | 2/7/2007 |
Q: i am looking at the project on the Sculpey website, under Jewelery, called Chunky Channels ...
A: You want to lightly press or roll the top layer so that it adheres, but not so much that it fills in ...
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| polymer clay | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I have never used this polymer clay before & cant find any basic instructions. i have purchased the ...
A: I have a book called, "Creative Techniques for Polymer Clay Jewelry", which outlines some basic ...
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| polymer clay | 1/7/2007 |
Q: My 11 year old daughter is enthralled with polymer clay! She has developed some of her own project ...
A: It occured to me that you can buy my book directly from me at the link below. If you decide to ...
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| Polymer clay ice cubes | 9/12/2006 |
Q: -Hi Thank you for your response. The project I am making is a doll house food tray with ice. It can ...
A: I would suggest using ultra thick embossing powder in clear. You could melt it onto a non-stick ...
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| Polymer clay ice cubes | 9/10/2006 |
Q: Does anyone know how to make ice cubes out of polymer clay? That is, what color of clay or ...
A: I am guessing you are making ice cubes for a craft project. There is no polymer clay which is ...
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| Adhering items to candles | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I'm not sure this question is in your expertise, but what would you suggest using to adhere crystals ...
A: but I have used this product. It is quite sticky and should hold the crystals in place. It is used ...
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| Crafts for Children | 10/12/2005 |
Q: I'm seeking craft ideas for an article that I'm working on for the Paducah Parenting & Family ...
A: I hope this gives you ideas for your magazine. Please ask permission and give credit if you ...
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| Gluing Beads to candles | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I am trying to glue small beads to pillar candles for decoration gifts and I can't seem to find the ...
A: made especially for candles. http://www.tayloredconcepts.com/glitter%20&%20glue.htm I also would ...
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| making a santa doll | 11/13/2004 |
Q: I am having trouble finding a santa claus head large enough for a 36" doll. I also want to make the ...
A: There are various videos and books to teach you how to sculpt a face or you can get a mold or ...
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| oxidation | 11/8/2004 |
Q: I purchased an old brass mirror at a thrift shop over the weekend and was hoping to create a ...
A: Rio Grande has a Green Patina Solution. One pint is $17.80. It is for brass, bronze or copper. ...
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| candle glue | 5/23/2004 |
Q: I am looking to glue wax dots on a wax candle .we tried to welsd the fote on using heat with bad ...
A: It is available in stores that sell candles or dollhouse supplies. It is widely used to adhere ...
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| mouthpiece for didgeridoo | 3/29/2004 |
Q: I've been making mouthpieces for didgeridoos out of epoxy putty, but it's brittle and can break if ...
A: I have worked with both the stick and the pellets. It takes a little practice to get the hang of ...
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| Polymer Clay | 2/29/2004 |
Q: Can cured (properly baked) polymer clay items be used outside? I want to make some small garden ...
A: Polyvinyl Chloride. It is a form of plastic. Although it is a wonderful sculptural medium, I cannot ...
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| wood ctafts, carpentry, plastic craft and similar | 6/18/2003 |
Q: wood ctafts, carpentry, plastic craft and similar ------------------------------------------------- ...
A: Try the link below: http://www.hobbyworldinc.com/woodship23.html Kits are a great way to try a new ...
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| Polymer clay as candlemolds? | 10/7/2002 |
Q: Can you used baked polymer clay as a candle mold? If so what is the best wax to use and for large ...
A: but I would not recommend using it over and over with hot materials. What you can use is latex. ...
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| dolls with creative clay or polymer clay | 9/22/2002 |
Q: I am just starting out, about 6 months crafting. Painting, decoupage, and have some clay but have ...
A: so my answer is: start pinching. Molds can be fun for pins or quick projects such as ornaments, but ...
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| Candle Sealer | 8/29/2002 |
Q: Nanett: I am going to glue colored sand onto some pillar candles to create table numbers for my ...
A: When you are working with candles, you must be careful about flammablity, so you don't want to seal ...
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| Run out of Ideas... | 8/23/2002 |
Q: I would just like to ask you if you have any reccomended crafts for me to do. Im 14. and Bored. Ive ...
A: That is a wide-open question. Have you gotten into stamping at all? Talk about inexpensive-a few ...
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