“ROUND” POLYMER CLAY & RESIN
FOR DOMED OR ROUNDED PIECES
SHAPING & POLISHING STEPS
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NOTE: Abrasives shown are included in POLYMER CLAY UPGRADE KIT (Item# K-1005-5) and can be purchased at JOOLTOOL.COM
Apply FOAM CUSHIONS to BACKPADS.
BUFF does not require a cushion!
Apply ABRASIVES over FOAM CUSHIONS
applied to BACKPADS.
SETUP
SAFETY FIRST!
Always wear eye and
respiratory protection.
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2
IMPORTANT:
Do
NOT
use on pieces with sharp edges. This can increase risk of catching and tearing the abrasive
NOTE:
For best results, make sure to work over the entire surface (or desired areas) for each step.
FOR DOMED OR ROUNDED PIECES
ONLY!
STEP 1
REFINE the surface of your clay
Use
3M
Microfinishing Film abrasives
at
VERY LOW SPEED.
Hold the piece against the spinning
abrasive with smooth, consistent pressure
in a CONTINUOUS CIRCULAR MOTION.
- Steps & grind faster, use them to
quickly smooth out bumpier surfaces.
- Steps & are finer, use them for
prepping the surface for a high polish.
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STEP 2
POLISH your clay
Use the
Buffing Wheel
WITH
COMPOUND
Use
LIGHT PRESSURE! DO NOT PUSH HARD
.
Speed:
High Speed
TIP:
The speed affects the amount of
material that is polished off.
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a
b
c
d
DONE!
Enjoy your polished Polymer Clay creation!
STEP 3
BUFF your clay
Use the CLEAN
Buffing Wheel
WITHOUT
COMPOUND
Use
LIGHT PRESSURE! DO NOT PUSH HARD
on buff.
Speed:
High Speed
REMINDER: DO
NOT
USE COMPOUND FOR THIS STEP (3)!
3
FOLLOW FROM
TOP TO BOTTOM
BUFFING WHEEL
I
tem# B-9335
3
MICROFINISHING FILM
I
tem#s AM-13060-6
a
MICROFINISHING FILM
I
tem#s AM-13030-6
b
MICROFINISHING FILM
I
tem#s AM-13015-6
c
MICROFINISHING FILM
I
tem#s AM-13009-6
d
BUFFING WHEEL
I
tem# B-9335
2
Use with COMPOUND
Item#: C-103
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