Makes me feel like I want one, but another piece of equipment and expense for my play room, hum mm. Wish some company would make a smaller version for us. Hint hint. Thanks again for a great tutorial. You rock!
Hi Louise, if you take care of the sanding disks they should last a fairly long time. They aren't too expensive to replace the sandpaper when they do wear out though. I have been talking with Anie (the inventor of JoolTool) about the which accessories will be best and she has promised to send samples that I can test. They haven't arrived yet, but when they do, I will share more about the best use. I don't want you to spend money on something unless I know it will work well for you. Stay tuned...
thanks a lot for this vidéo! it's quite amazing how it's all shiny after buffing! i'm gonna try the "fork technique" with the felt pieces of my dremel; maybe this will help! Love your vidéos! greatings from Luxembourg!
Well Dulany, with the felt disk, the biggest piece you could buff would be about 2.5" wide and 7" long. But you could use a cloth buffing wheel instead for the larger pieces and then pretty much do any size you want since you use the side of the cloth wheels and you wouldn't be restricted by the center pin like you are with the disks. Hope that makes sense.
Hi Donna Shore, with the introduction of an even newer version (square one) of the JoolTool, I suspect that there will be a few of the older versions showing up on eBay, when several people upgrade to the new one. See if you can snag one of them.
Hi ZeroKalories, you may need a softer buffing wheel, or you could be using your wheel at too high a speed. Slow it down a bit, and use a really light touch and you won't see as many flat spots on your rounded beads such as lentil beads. Hope that helps!
This really looks like a great (and safer) buffer than what I use now. I am a polymer clay artist and sometimes I do larger items than what you showed. What would you say would be the maximum size piece I could buff?
Gosh I want one of these!, ever since you first introduced us to them. I'm one of those people that hate to sand and buff. How long do the sanding wheels last. I guess that's subjective but I'm wondering for wet sanding how often the wheel need to be replaced, or do you just get the sandpaper and put it on the wheel? It's very pricey to start with and then all the wheels can get for it too, wow. I have a shop-vac so that's a start.
Hi Cindy, thanks for all the wonderful fun and informative tutorials. almost every question ive searched for an answer to so far has a tutorial come up that you have made, when I google my searches online, I tend to watch a few then decide yours was the best/ most informative, so thank you again so much. I think I have watched all the ones on jooltool that you have now but cant find this starter kit you spoke of doing. Id like very much to start with the right gear (wheels) for flat works as well as rounded beads etc all polymer clay.
Don't know if I'll find an answer for this but I'll try. I obviously saw the front and back piece being polished but what about the edges. Maybe I missed that. Do you know thslowest RPM and the fastest? Also is the a foot peddle to change the speed? Thanx for your help, Betsy
Hi Cindy, I thought I saw a later video where you demonstrated what you use to sand and polish polymer clay. Alas, I can't seem to find it again. I would really like to see what you recommend before purchasing more supplies. Thanks for all your help, Cindy.
Hi cindy, what would you recommand to buff lentil beads? because everytime i've used my dremel with the felt pieces on it it hase made some edges instead of this lovely round shape, do you have any idea? (except by hand of course ;) )
muy interesante instrumento, rmuy util para pulir muchas cosas. me podria, informar, si sirve para desvastar y afilar herramientas de talla en madera.gracias
No not really. Just that I now use thick foam cushions under all my abrasives which works nicer on curved pieces. I mostly use the Orange 5 micron Trizact disk for shaping and the 9 micron Microfinishing film for sanding, the felt wheel with the white polishing compound for polishing and the fluffy buffing wheel for buffing. Hope that helps!
Hi Theresa Lyon Yes the JoolTool is awesome but you're right, it isn't in everyone's budget. There are cheaper alternatives to buffing though. Go to my blog at www.polymerclaytutor.com and type buffing into the search box. You'll find all kinds info info there.
Hi Cindy! I've watched this video several times now and can't wait to hear what grits to use for PC. Are there any suggestions on where to buy this tool that won't break the bank?
I have spent well more than $500 on this tool and eccessories and cannot find a comprehensive guide to polymer clay. I could have avoided buying a lot less items had a I found one. I see you work with it a lot. Do you have a easy to read guide somewhere of what to buy and what steps to take for what kinds of clay items (i.e.:flat, domed, beads)? For instance I have seen a few different tools being used on beads and domed clay pieces. Could you point me in the right direction? I might just make my own but really do not want to.
Hi Dawn, I understand your pain, we were hoping to make a full set of videos on the subject but ended up being sidelined by the renovations of our new website. It would be too much to go into in this tiny box though. Anie is well aware on working with polymer clay with her tool, so you should go to her for help.
Oh I just like your videos and was wondering if you had anything that I can't find. I enjoy your video's as they are very well done and thorough and I know you work with the tool so I was hopeful there was something through you. :) I will figure it out I guess. Thanks though.
Hi Cindy, I showed my hubby some of the JoolTool videos and he's convinced I need one!!! I think he just wants to use it. :) What fun. Anyway, do you know which accessories will work best for polymer clay?
Hi Sylvia Jardine I have been testing the different accessories and have it pretty much figured out what will work best with polymer clay. Now only if I could get Anie from JooltoolUSA to just sit still for a minute and stop traveling around, maybe we could get the kit together to share with you guys! Hopefully we can get that together soon.. you're not the only one who wants to use a Jooltool for their polymer clay!
Thanks, Cindy. Hubby couldn't wait so we ordered one. :) We ordered our JoolTool from a Canadian company, Gesswein. We purchased the Professional Kit. I'm still very much interested in learning what you discovered.
WOW! I actually thought the green side was textured, until I saw the shine!!!! That is awesome!
Looks like I'm going to be investing in a Jooltool soon, anything to make it easier and faster. Your videos are so helpful Cindy, thanks!
Makes me feel like I want one, but another piece of equipment and expense for my play room, hum mm. Wish some company would make a smaller version for us. Hint hint. Thanks again for a great tutorial. You rock!
Hi Louise, if you take care of the sanding disks they should last a fairly long time. They aren't too expensive to replace the sandpaper when they do wear out though. I have been talking with Anie (the inventor of JoolTool) about the which accessories will be best and she has promised to send samples that I can test. They haven't arrived yet, but when they do, I will share more about the best use. I don't want you to spend money on something unless I know it will work well for you. Stay tuned...
thanks a lot for this vidéo! it's quite amazing how it's all shiny after buffing! i'm gonna try the "fork technique" with the felt pieces of my dremel; maybe this will help!
Love your vidéos!
greatings from Luxembourg!
Well Dulany, with the felt disk, the biggest piece you could buff would be about 2.5" wide and 7" long. But you could use a cloth buffing wheel instead for the larger pieces and then pretty much do any size you want since you use the side of the cloth wheels and you wouldn't be restricted by the center pin like you are with the disks. Hope that makes sense.
Hi Donna Shore, with the introduction of an even newer version (square one) of the JoolTool, I suspect that there will be a few of the older versions showing up on eBay, when several people upgrade to the new one. See if you can snag one of them.
Can not wait to hear which is the best to buy , look forward to your feedback !
Hi ZeroKalories, you may need a softer buffing wheel, or you could be using your wheel at too high a speed. Slow it down a bit, and use a really light touch and you won't see as many flat spots on your rounded beads such as lentil beads. Hope that helps!
This really looks like a great (and safer) buffer than what I use now.
I am a polymer clay artist and sometimes I do larger items than what you showed. What would you say would be the maximum size piece I could buff?
Gosh I want one of these!, ever since you first introduced us to them. I'm one of those people that hate to sand and buff. How long do the sanding wheels last. I guess that's subjective but I'm wondering for wet sanding how often the wheel need to be replaced, or do you just get the sandpaper and put it on the wheel? It's very pricey to start with and then all the wheels can get for it too, wow. I have a shop-vac so that's a start.
Hi Cindy, thanks for all the wonderful fun and informative tutorials. almost every question ive searched for an answer to so far has a tutorial come up that you have made, when I google my searches online, I tend to watch a few then decide yours was the best/ most informative, so thank you again so much. I think I have watched all the ones on jooltool that you have now but cant find this starter kit you spoke of doing. Id like very much to start with the right gear (wheels) for flat works as well as rounded beads etc all polymer clay.
Don't know if I'll find an answer for this but I'll try. I obviously saw the front and back piece being polished but what about the edges. Maybe I missed that. Do you know thslowest RPM and the fastest? Also is the a foot peddle to change the speed? Thanx for your help,
Betsy
Hi Cindy, I thought I saw a later video where you demonstrated what you use to sand and polish polymer clay. Alas, I can't seem to find it again. I would really like to see what you recommend before purchasing more supplies. Thanks for all your help, Cindy.
Hi cindy, what would you recommand to buff lentil beads? because everytime i've used my dremel with the felt pieces on it it hase made some edges instead of this lovely round shape, do you have any idea? (except by hand of course ;) )
well i'm already on the slowest so i'll try a softer buffing wheel, thanks for answering!
muy interesante instrumento, rmuy util para pulir muchas cosas. me podria, informar, si sirve para desvastar y afilar herramientas de talla en madera.gracias
Hi Cindy - I love your videos! Do you have any updated information on the Jooltool? Thanks!
No not really. Just that I now use thick foam cushions under all my abrasives which works nicer on curved pieces. I mostly use the Orange 5 micron Trizact disk for shaping and the 9 micron Microfinishing film for sanding, the felt wheel with the white polishing compound for polishing and the fluffy buffing wheel for buffing. Hope that helps!
JoolTool buffing seems awesome, but do you have a second choice that is not as expensive?
Hi Theresa Lyon Yes the JoolTool is awesome but you're right, it isn't in everyone's budget. There are cheaper alternatives to buffing though. Go to my blog at www.polymerclaytutor.com and type buffing into the search box. You'll find all kinds info info there.
How awesome. Maybe I can convince my hubby that I need this for my birthday. Ha
Hi Cindy! I've watched this video several times now and can't wait to hear what grits to use for PC. Are there any suggestions on where to buy this tool that won't break the bank?
Very cool tool but a bit pricey.....
I have spent well more than $500 on this tool and eccessories and cannot find a comprehensive guide to polymer clay. I could have avoided buying a lot less items had a I found one. I see you work with it a lot. Do you have a easy to read guide somewhere of what to buy and what steps to take for what kinds of clay items (i.e.:flat, domed, beads)? For instance I have seen a few different tools being used on beads and domed clay pieces. Could you point me in the right direction? I might just make my own but really do not want to.
Hi Dawn, I understand your pain, we were hoping to make a full set of videos on the subject but ended up being sidelined by the renovations of our new website. It would be too much to go into in this tiny box though. Anie is well aware on working with polymer clay with her tool, so you should go to her for help.
Oh I just like your videos and was wondering if you had anything that I can't find. I enjoy your video's as they are very well done and thorough and I know you work with the tool so I was hopeful there was something through you. :) I will figure it out I guess. Thanks though.
Hi Cindy, I showed my hubby some of the JoolTool videos and he's convinced I need one!!! I think he just wants to use it. :) What fun. Anyway, do you know which accessories will work best for polymer clay?
Hi Sylvia Jardine I have been testing the different accessories and have it pretty much figured out what will work best with polymer clay. Now only if I could get Anie from JooltoolUSA to just sit still for a minute and stop traveling around, maybe we could get the kit together to share with you guys! Hopefully we can get that together soon.. you're not the only one who wants to use a Jooltool for their polymer clay!
Thanks, Cindy. Hubby couldn't wait so we ordered one. :) We ordered our JoolTool from a Canadian company, Gesswein. We purchased the Professional Kit.
I'm still very much interested in learning what you discovered.
Thanks Cindy
Can I cut stones with this machine?
Ibenkz Nurdiansyah Yes, with the right lapidary disks.
wow~~~it is a really cool machine, I am worry about if it is dangerous for fingers if I accidently touch the edge of the wheel?
Hi ll1100000 It is surprising safe for your hands, but if you are worried you can use a protective finger wrap that woodworkers use.