Make your own clay-sculpting loop tools-revised version (updated 7 Sept 09)

Step 6 Almost there...

Put your mixed glue carefully into the end of your tubing, making sure it goes down into the tube. You may need a pin or a little length of wire to get down far enough. Dip the ends of the loop in the glue also, then push them into the tube about 5-6mm. Squeeze the tube gently again with the pliers, mopping any excess glue with a cotton bud or piece of tissue.

You may have to hold the tool upside down for a while, and move it around until the glue thickens and begins to set. Speed this up with a hairdryer.