Crystal Clay

Very pretty! Can’t wait to try this.

Looks interesting – here are my questions ….

How is it fumes wise – will it bother folks with chemical allergies or birds?

Are the gloves big enough for a large man’s hand?

Can you make color a and color b and then combine them into swirls?

What size are the rhinestones?

Can other brands (Swarovski for example) be used?

What is the life expectancy & are there any warnings to give customers

are they toxic to children and dogs after cured, both who tend to eat things they ought not to eat? Sorry for the list of questions – just seemed to take on a life of its own
Thanks,
Betsy

Thank you for the FAST reply now it looks neeter! it is in my official stocking stuffer request list. I have loads of gemstones that have been ‘rescued’ from pieces going to the scrapper so I think I’ll test with those.

My main concern was about them being unsafe after cured if swallowed. Husband taught dog to catch peanuts so any little bead I drop she catches and eats. Plus, she just plain likes eating pearls. Non-toxic after cured is a major plus!

Thanks again for the spedy reply,
Betsy

This stuff sounds like fun! On the color mixing question, can you take two Part A colors of different color and mix them to create a third colors (I’m also a painter so you know how we are!) Like could I use some white to make a lighter hue, or mix red and blue to get purple?

Thanks!
Linda

Does the clay cure to a matte finish?
If so, do you know what type of sealer can be used to make it glossy? Maybe one you paint on with a brush to avoid the crystals?
Thank you!
HS

Is the silver color clay in the primary multi-pack the same as in the metallic multi-pack?

I’m excited to try this technique. I’ve never made jewelry before, except friendship bracelets a couple years ago. I’m only 12

Hopefully I can make this…

I’ll try, anyway

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Hi Ali,
You are an excellent instructor! The video was
easy to understand. Thank You.
Can you use Gemstones, like Amethyst or a Quartz
Crystal with the Crystal Clay?

I have a question……What lasts longer? Resin or crystal clay? Which one would be the better choice?

I had to change my profile picture because someone else had the same one. Just letting everyone know. Not that it really matters, I guess.

For those of you that use cream white epoxy clay, it can be colored (once cured) using a small brush and gilder’s paste. For a metallic look, use silver, gold or brass for example.

Yay!!!! I just made my first ring with crystal clay. Am I supposed to reuse the gloves?

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But seriously do I reuse the gloves?

Thank you, Ali

I was also wondering if I can stick the chatons in backwards, so the gold pointy part was sticking out. I think that would make a pretty cool ring, but I’m not sure if it would work or not.

Yeah the video was very clear and easy to understand.

how is this clay colored? I mean can I take white clay and add a color/colors to develope my own palett? If so, what coloring agent would I use?

There is so much information just on this site. I need not go anywhere else. Wow, Limabeaders sure cover alot of technics in such a simple way i maybe inspirered to try the crystal clay in the near future. sure looks easy. Favorit last words!

I have played with Crystal Clay for 3 years now, I have added glitter when mixing up the clay, mica powders, added a broken swarovski starfish, used simple rubber stamps and stamped images into the clay, pretty much do whatever you like with the clay. Once hardened, it is permanent, you can not change anything. I now have a product called Crystal Splash – swarovski bicones without the holes, will be making faux druzy rings, pendants and earrings. Time to push the envelope one step further…..

This looks like it can open a lot of doors as far as jewelry making goes. I am always looking for new ideas and mediums to try. I LOVE to make jewelry, my imagination can just run wild and there is always someone who appreciates it. Lima Beads site is full of great info. and produsts. Thanks for being here.

Crystal Clay is a lot of fun to play with, you can pretty much everything with it. I have made a bunch of Christmas links and now will begin to make them into a really nice bracelet, with a RAW, (right angle weave) beaded bead in the Centre. The beaded bead will pick up the Swarovski Emerald Green, Ruby,and 2X Autumn Gold, that are in the links, without making this bracelet, wearable only at Christmas time.
As you initially start working on with Crystal Clay, you will have lots of ideas yourself, act on them, have fun, push the envelope, and play!

One thing to remember when using Epoxy Clay, whether it be Swarovski’s clay, Crystal Clay or any other brand. These clays can not be used with any other type. They are brand specific, so can’t be inter-mixed. Other than that, just have fun. As a side note, one of my clays started to harden while in the package, when I took it out, I started working the clay, and forgot to put on gloves. The turquoise colour transferred onto my hands, I figured I would have this colour of skin for a few days at least. My husband, who was helping me, also had blue hands, he went into the bathroom and emerged a couple of minutes, later, laughing – and No Blue Hands any more! It seems he tried an experiment! He sprayed Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleanser onto a paper towel, using it to wipe his hands, and the colour transferred onto the paper towel. I immediately tried the same method, and, It Works! So, if you should get some of the colouring agent on your hands, don’t worry, just spray some Scrubbing Bubbles onto a paper towel, and use it to wipe off your hands. You will be amazed as to how easily the colour will come off skin.

Ever heard of anyone making pendants or charms with Crystal Clay and embedding small shells, seaglass bits and/or sand?

I have a question!…How can I softer the crystal clay?

I had purchased some CC on sale months ago & decided to play with it last night. I noticed an expiration date of January 2015! So, one year expired. The hardener was fine. The color was hard as a rock. I microwaved it on high at 10 second intervals, turning over each time, for a total of 30-40 secs. It made it workable but had some pieces that felt like hard plastic, so I tried to pick them out. It was very sticky! Tried to roll it on my glass tabletop, but it was too sticky. So I did the best I could using my hands. In the end, it was ok but the moral is, use fresh product!

I’m thinking about using this material to line a ‘yerba mate gourd’ made out of wood. Once hardened, could I pour hot water (not boiling) and it not be toxic or breakdown? The reason I would need to line the gourd is because of a hairline crack in the wood. Any feedback would be appreciated. Smiles, Martina**

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