tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440614731734342464.post164654538897887562..comments2024-01-09T02:58:11.297-05:00Comments on Right Turn Art Werks: Epic FailureUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440614731734342464.post-47020710864200869232013-08-06T10:42:18.444-04:002013-08-06T10:42:18.444-04:00UhOh. I'm a polymer newbie, but I'd have t...UhOh. I'm a polymer newbie, but I'd have to agree with Monique. Seems like they just got way too hot. Maybe the toaster oven is malfunctioning?<br /><br />I use my regular oven and haven't had any problems. (Crosses fingers) <br /><br />I was thinking of a toaster oven if I continued to do this, but now you've made me wonder if I should just stick to the big one.Lelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00680525369327961001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440614731734342464.post-80535399782545944742013-08-05T19:59:51.274-04:002013-08-05T19:59:51.274-04:00Thanks Monique - I actually did none of that. Doi...Thanks Monique - I actually did none of that. Doing the stamps - well, they're thick - like round cylinders I contain the polymer by using a rolled piece of poster board. I will get my oven thermometer out, I will add a piece of ceramic tile, and I will tent the next piece. I have handfuls of "fugly" glass beads to prove your point of everyone ruining beads once in awhile. It keeps me humble...onward to try again. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478596782063833179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7440614731734342464.post-65903793259887571392013-08-05T19:44:53.305-04:002013-08-05T19:44:53.305-04:00I'm guessing temperature spikes and possibly n...I'm guessing temperature spikes and possibly no tenting? Without reading back in your blog for your normal procedure, I'm not sure if you use an independent oven thermometer to verify your temp. Toaster ovens are notorious for temperature spikes, and all ovens can vary from the stated dial temp by as much as 100º. Another issue is proper tenting or covering of your clay pieces. BTW everyone burns beads at one time or another, Sharon!Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.com