[Pro Tips] Tips for using sandpaper

Hi, :squinting_face_with_tongue:

I’ve been building the pagoda today, we’ve made up hahaha.

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Well, the thing is, every time I use kits that require a lot of sanding, my fingers end up bright red and my skin peels.

And between each round of sanding pieces, I apply cream to my fingertips.

This is my method for relieving pain and getting my fingers raw while sanding.

But do you have any better tips or advice?

It would be greatly appreciated.

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I am not sure what to advice as I am not sanding much. But using a hand cream is always my go to, even not crafting. I love my hands feels soft.

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I use thimble tape when I build. Helps with the pieces that super hard to fit together and if I’m using hot glue as well. Cheap and effective!

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That’s a great idea @Grey74

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I always add moisturizer a few times during my builds if i need to use sandpaper. Sometimes putting cotton on your finger tips also work

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Wow, this kit and the Cutebee bread factory really wore me out, I practically wore out my fingertips haha

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You’re a genius! Hahaha, I’ll try that next time.

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Yes, moisturizer is what I use most. Thanks for the advice!

Thanks! I was hurting my fingers so much on my builds that I needed to figure something out. Read online that crafters use this for a lot of hot glue. I wound up using it for cushions on my fingers as well. It’s good stuff!

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@Grey74 thats a fab idea ! Thanks for sharing​:+1::+1::+1::+1:

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@Sasa awww hun that sounds very painfull
Im glad you have a good hand cream @Grey74 advice is good hun ! :hugs::cherry_blossom::hugs::cherry_blossom::hugs:

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That tape is the kind used for wounds, right?

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It is, hahaha, my fingers end up like sandpaper, hahaha. Yes, yes, it was very good advice.

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Yes the same! I found a bunch on amazon for like $12

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Thank you so much, I’ll take a look. It was a very useful tip, much better than the cream, haha.

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That is actually a great idea! I can imagine it can really help.

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Your very welcome @Sasa

I like that idea a lot.

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I haven’t had any issues with my fingers when sanding because I mainly use emery boards. But I always use hand cream anyway.

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That’s a good idea. I’ll try it in next time

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