Sanding a polymer clay fairy baby by gardensofutopia.mp4

[Bon2994]

His body looked like a cooked chicken.

But you did a great job. they both look adorable

[GardensOfUtopia]

@Bon2994 LOL! funny.. Probably because he has no hands or feet. Thanks

[Bon2994]

@GardensOfUtopia Yeah. i know he doesnt. and i wasnt trying to be mean, that just what i thought of when i first looked at it. like the first glance. and still amazing though!!! (:

[runemal909]

Nice work! I make Fae pieces as well...but I don't have to sand. They come out smooth. I have a light hand. But your work is marvelous! Do keep bringing us more of your wonderful creations!

[GardensOfUtopia]

@runemal909 I am not picky about smoothing my sculptures before I cure them.. Some smooth with a brush etc.. before baking. I do it subtle and then sand later on..It all comes down to personal preference. Thanks and I hope to show more soon.

[cubomania3]

Acetone , is that fingernail polish remover ? or some other kind ?

[GardensOfUtopia]

@cubomania3 The acetone I use is from the hardware store.. It is not costly. The acetone in nail polish remover can color or mess up your piece. Hope I helped!

[dagusia68]

what grid is the sandpaper ????

[DeviantCandy]

Do you have a DVD on how to make a merbaby?

[GardensOfUtopia]

@DeviantCandy No sorry I do not. Thank you so much I will take that as a compliment. I will one day though have a whole series of video's :)

[barbaraharriet1]

is the model sanded before or after baking?

[GardensOfUtopia]

@barbaraharriet1 After baking :)

Thanks for the question!

[sepiasiren]

very very cool!!!

[GardensOfUtopia]

@sepiasiren Thank you! :D :D

[ooakdiddydolls]

great work, could watch you for hours, thanks for letting me know about your youtubexx

lesley ooakdiddydolls

[GardensOfUtopia]

@ooakdiddydolls Ohhhhh *Hugs* What a sweet comment. Ty :D



[HollywoodCa29]

Very talented,I would also like to see you drawing on here as well. HUGS

[GardensOfUtopia]

@HollywoodCa29 Thanks! Eventually I will have some drawings/paintings up

[GardensOfUtopia]

**Smiles** Thanks :)

[gatometalico]

m_) amazingly done.

I am speechless.

[GardensOfUtopia]

I am taking requests!

[ju31sz]

cute babies. quick question, what number grit is the sand paper, and can you sand away fingerprints also?

[GardensOfUtopia]

I think in the vid I am using 120 Grit. Yes it removes prints but also causes scratches. If you just want to remove prints you can use acetone alone. :) But be careful acetone is like a face lift for sculptures! LOL Tiny drops and not rub in the same area. (Qtips preferred) One stroke in each area at a time. You don't want "white" marks caused by the acetone or goopy like clay. Hope I helped!

[GardensOfUtopia]

I forgot to add that you can go to finer grits gentely but for me 120 is enough to get the job I want done. The acetone ends up removing all my marks anyways caused by the sandpaper. I am not sure what it may do to colored clay but I do believe moving to finer grits is best.

[ju31sz]

okk thank you soo much :)

[GardensOfUtopia]

You are very welcome

[GardensOfUtopia]

Thank you!!! You made me smile <3

[midnightmist1967]

oh my i love this  so much ``````````````````

[GardensOfUtopia]

Thanks!!! Means a lot to me that you commented too

[GardensOfUtopia]

Hope you guys understand this is just a very quick tutorial. My 1st one and not my last. :)