My students have been using dressmakers pins for years, but the mechanical pencil 'holder' is brilliant. I don't think you teach carving, but for the others who are reading - I put a Speedball #1 Small V or #3 Small U Lino carving blade in a Bic pen style casing to hold like a pencil. The wood or plastic ball back large handles that are usually used with the blades are really too much for dry metal clay carving. Great for beginners if you're not ready for Dockyard wood carving tools.
Great tip about the carving tools! I DO carve myself, but I don't teach it. I have no systems for it, tending to by feel. It's never been something I've felt I've mastered enough to pass on.
What a great idea! I especially love the burnisher. I've made them out of old burs and file handles, but this is so much easier. Thanks for sharing, Pam! 😊
Most excellent use of mechanical pencils! Thank you Inez Flaugh for sharing the tip! And thank you Pam for getting it to us and adding burnisher details:)
My students have been using dressmakers pins for years, but the mechanical pencil 'holder' is brilliant. I don't think you teach carving, but for the others who are reading - I put a Speedball #1 Small V or #3 Small U Lino carving blade in a Bic pen style casing to hold like a pencil. The wood or plastic ball back large handles that are usually used with the blades are really too much for dry metal clay carving. Great for beginners if you're not ready for Dockyard wood carving tools.
Great tip about the carving tools! I DO carve myself, but I don't teach it. I have no systems for it, tending to by feel. It's never been something I've felt I've mastered enough to pass on.
I only teach the very basics. Only teaching 3 hour classes now. I wouldn't even know how to begin to carve/teach like Terry. @@PamEast
Great tip! I’m Big on trying & sometimes making something into something not intended. Can’t wait to make it!!Again.. Thanks 🙏
You are so welcome!
What a great idea! I especially love the burnisher. I've made them out of old burs and file handles, but this is so much easier. Thanks for sharing, Pam! 😊
Glad it was helpful!
This is the coolest tool ever thank you! ❤❤❤
I agree! Best tool ever!
Absolutely genius idea thanks for sharing pam 😎
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a great idea, especially when traveling! Thanks Inez Flaugh for the idea and Pam East for sharing!
Glad we could help!
Thanks, Pam for doing this video. I enjoy your videos very much.
You are so welcome!
Learned this trick at the ATS conferences. I've been making and selling them for years now. Perfect for use with templates.
Mags, these are SO COOL! How did I miss them? Do you make pretty polymer versions?
@@PamEast Mine are very plain ones to keep the price down. Polymer folks love them.
Great information. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Most excellent use of mechanical pencils! Thank you Inez Flaugh for sharing the tip! And thank you Pam for getting it to us and adding burnisher details:)
You are so welcome!
this is great --- thank you for always sharing your knowledge and new discoveries!
My pleasure!
This is handy for many crafts and just poking around generally. Thanks for posting.
Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant!
Glad you liked it!
Thank you for sharing this tip! Always learning new things.
You are so welcome!
Love it!
So glad!
Can I use my hand saw to cut the needle?
Probably? It didn't even occur to me to try that. LOL
What size tapestry needle? My 22 is too thin
It's a size 14 Tapestry needle
Used in cricut crafts 😊
Yeah? That is so cool!!! What an awesome trick!
@@PamEast yes, for picking (intricate) vinyl cuts
Brilliant!
What size tapestry needle? My 22 is too thin
You need a size 14 tapestry needle