Binding the universe...

Donald,

	I haven't found the perfect all purpose glue yet. I use a
variety 
for different situations. Elmers for flocking bases and general 
construction of porous materials, Tacky glue when I need a bit of 
thickness on porous materials and for  non permanent bonds. Gel super 
glue for small metal to metal and non polystyrene plastics. Model
cement. 
One of my favorites for medium to large work is epoxy putty. Good
filler, 
strong bond and you can do sculpting with it.

John,

	Sculpey gets fragile when you make really small pieces. As far
as 
baking it... I visited Gettysburg when I was younger and there was a man

who made military miniatures in a small shop. Fabulous historically 
accurate pieces baked in a toaster oven. I've found the trick with 
sculpey is to not leave it in as long as the directions say. Twenty 
minutes at 275 will burn most pieces under a quarter of an inch thick. 
Check the piece at twelve and fifteen minutes. It will remain a bit 
flexible until it cools thouroughly also. Polymer clays are also cool 
because you can get gadgets to squeeze them into cool useful shapes.
Kind 
of like the Play Doh Fun Factory.

Jeff,

	Thanks for the ear ring post tip. I make jewelry of all sorts
and 
it simply never occurred to me.

						Rodrick