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March 17, 2010

Jewelry Consignment Shops Love her Faux Carved Bone [Spotlight]

10

Polymer Clay Projects "Then their
eyes just about
popped out of their heads.
They really liked the tribal
bead and…" ~Anna-S

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March 16, 2010

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Opal Bake and Bond Technique [VIDEO]

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Polymer Clay ButtonsVid #147: "Your faux opals really capture the deepness and the shimmering layers." ~Angelghost

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March 15, 2010

Hidden Treasures to be Discovered in Your Scrap Polymer Clay

18

Scrap Polymer Clay, Glow in the Dark Pendant "Capturing art in
your leftover polymer
clay. You just don't know
when that next bead will
turn up." ~Peggy-B

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March 14, 2010

Faux Jade Polymer Clay Technique for Making Jewelry and Beads

45

Polymer Clay Jade "Faux semi
precious stones
are great fun to make and
there are almost infinite
possibilities." ~Sue-F

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March 13, 2010

Polymer Clay Jewelry for Men – Faux Bone Inlay Pendant Necklace

7

Faux Bone Inlaid Pendant for Men "That's what I would like to get more of, ideas for male or unisex jewelry." ~Ken-H

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March 12, 2010

Interchangeable Pendants, First Kaleidoscope Canes [SPOTLIGHT]

15

Polymer Clay Projects "This is a great way to show our projects… just like the gallery I was getting at, Cindy." ~Elizabeth-K

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March 11, 2010

Getting Your Polymer Clay Lentil Beads to Swirl Properly [Q&A]

17

Polymer Clay Orange Swirly Lentil Bead"The other problem I had was I could not get the colors to swirl… Pooh!" ~Malinda-J

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March 10, 2010

Kato Polyclay Color Recipes | Alpine Succulent Palette [Sue-F]

31

Blue Succulent Palette Kato Polyclay Color Recipes1B: Succulent Red
2B: Frosted Leaf
3B: Succulent Green
4B: Forest Floor

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March 9, 2010

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Making Your Own Custom Buttons [VIDEO]

82

Polymer Clay ButtonsVid #146: "My
friend at work
keeps suggesting that I
try making buttons and cufflinks." ~Susan-B

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March 8, 2010

Cheer On Your Sport Teams with Custom Polymer Clay Colors [Q&A]

15

Polymer Clay Spliced Flower Cane Beads"Your beads have the Michigan colors! You could sell these to Michigan fans easy!" ~Catalina

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March 7, 2010

Ridiculously Awesome Hammered Metal Bezels for Polymer Jewelry

49

Hammered Metal Bezels "That metal bezel thing-a-majig makes for a really nice looking piece!" ~Phaedrakat

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March 6, 2010

Vol-021 Feb'2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

18

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 20

Video Tutorials: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes; Inked Butterfly Earrings; Intricate Inlay Technique; Handmade Earwires:

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March 5, 2010

Polymer Clay Buttons, Faux Malachite Beads, Lace Hearts [SPOTLIGHT]

15

Polymer Clay Projects "I need help with my malachite beads… not sure what to put them with… searching for suggestions." ~Anna-S

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March 4, 2010

Calla Lily Beads in a Rainbow of Inspirational Colors [Q&A]

31

Polymer Clay Calla Lily Beads "Wish my Mom was still here, she loved lilies… think I will attempt a bouquet of these flowers." ~Jocelyn-C

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March 3, 2010

Hollow Polymer Clay "Puffy" Beads: Quick & Easy to Make, No Mess

94

Polymer Clay Puffy Beads "I'm a jewellery maker with a graphic design background… falling in love with this polymer clay material." ~Naum-G

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March 2, 2010

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Glowing Jellyroll Cane – Psychedelic 60's

51

Glow In The Dark Jelly Roll CaneVid #146: "A glow in the dark psychedelic, jelly roll cane? I've died
and gone to heaven. Roll on March and Volume 22!" ~Mary-U

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March 1, 2010

Purse Charm, Spliced Cane, Lentil Beads, Kaleidoscope [SPOTLIGHT]

18

Polymer Clay Projects "Cindy, thought you might like to see it since this idea came from you!" ~Carolyn-F

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February 28, 2010

Up Next in Vol-022 | Glow Cane, Buttons, Faux Opals, Silverware

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Polymer Clay Library Volume-022 1: Glowing Cane
2: Clay Buttons
3: Faux Opals
4:
Silver Spoon Bail

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February 27, 2010

Kato Polyclay Color Recipes | Blue Hosta Palette [Sue-F]

25

Blue Hosta Kato Polyclay Color Recipes1A: BlueHostaBlossom
2A: Cafe-o-lait
3A: Stone Hearth
4A: Bitter Chocolate

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February 26, 2010

Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway: And the winner is… Lupe Meter

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Lupe Meter - Polymer Clay Contest Lucky Winner "All I can say is that I am glad to be included with this talented bunch of artists!" ~Lupe-M

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February 25, 2010

Using Iridescent Buffalo Snow Flakes to Make Beautiful Faux Opals

57

Polymer Clay Faux Opals "This faux opal is absolutely stunning! I can clearly see the depth of the layers." ~Elizabeth-S

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February 24, 2010

Polymer Clay Color Recipes | Lakeside Palette (Premo Sculpey)

15

Lakeside Polymer Clay Color Palette

1B: Mountain Lake
2B: Fireweed
3B: Lake Pine
4B: Shoreline

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February 23, 2010

Polymer Clay Tutorial | How to Make Handmade Ear Wires [VIDEO]

54

Handmade EarwiresVid #145: "It's really nice not to have to depend on what the stores sell." ~Rose-M

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February 22, 2010

Jellyroll Cane with a Psychedelic Twist – Glow in the Dark

51

Rainbow Jellyroll Cane Pendant "I'm familiar with the jelly roll cane. But as usual Cindy, you have put your own very cool spin on them." ~Jaime-H

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February 21, 2010

Polymer Clay Color Recipes | Rocks and Minerals Palette (Premo)

19

Rocks and Minerals Polymer Clay Color Palette 1A: Rusty Iron
2A:
Sandstone
3A: Lichen
4A: Granite

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February 20, 2010

A Bead In Time by Lisa Crone | Bead Jewelry Making Book Review

13

A Bead In Time Book Cover, Lisa Crone "Lisa, I looked inside your book and see that you've got some interesting projects – explained really well." ~Freda-K

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February 19, 2010

The Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest is About to Wrap Up

22

Polymer Clay Contest Photos "Your contest gave me the incentive to try different techniques that in the past I didn't consider." ~Susan-D

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February 18, 2010

Using Softflex Beading Wire to Hang a Polymer Clay Pendant [Q&A]

17

Softflex Wire Polymer Clay Pendant "Art frees the
mind
to play in the
right side of the brain
where the magic of
humanity lives…"
~Melinda-H

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February 17, 2010

Hammered Hoop Earrings with Mokume Gane Polymer Clay Beads [Q+A]

11

Hammered Hoop Earrings "Learning the wire work for me has become a natural extension of what I do with polymer clay." ~Elizabeth-S

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February 16, 2010

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Inlay Technique Jewelry Pendant [VIDEO]

29

Inlay TechniqueVid #144: "Cindy, your videos help me to go where this woman has never gone before." ~Sandra-G

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February 15, 2010

Silverware Jewelry Pendant Made with Polymer Clay Dogwood Flower

21

Polymer Clay Silver Spoon Dogwood Pendant "I knew I was saving those spoons for a reason." ~Linda-G

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February 14, 2010

Customer Support: Tips for Using the Polymer Clay Tutor Web Sites

15

Polymer Clay Tutor Site Navigation Tips "Today, I'm going to address some recent questions that have
come up." ~Cindy-L

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February 13, 2010

Kato Polyclay Color Recipes | Spice and Serenity Palette [Sue-F]

18

Kato Polyclay Color Recipes by Sue Fisher1: Burnt Orange
2: Martian Sand
3: Cinnamon Glow
4: Milky Mocha
5: Merino
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February 12, 2010

42 More Photo Entries for the Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest

10

Polymer Clay Contest Photos "Isn't it
wonderful the
feeling of achievement when something turns out like it should." ~Carole-H

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February 11, 2010

Inlay Technique for Polymer Clay Jewelry, Faux Bone Pendant [Q&A]

11

Polymer Clay Inlay Pendant "I never had any interest in this type of inlay design before, but now… I need to know how!" ~Linda-K

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February 10, 2010

Making Polymer Clay Buttons For Sewing, Knitting & Scrapbooking

31

Polymer Clay Buttons "My interest is in learning to make unique polymer clay buttons for quilted wall hangings and pillows." ~Robin-R

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February 9, 2010

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Inked Surface Butterfly Earrings [VIDEO]

48

Inked Butterfly Surface TechniqueVid #143: "Love butterflies, they make me happy! Would love to be able to do them in polymer clay." ~Cheryl-H

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February 8, 2010

Important Safety Information About Heavy Metals and Polymer Clay

13

Cadmium Yellow Polymer Clay "Jewelry containing cadmium is being pulled off store shelves in the US." ~Roxanne-M

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February 7, 2010

Kato Polyclay Color Recipes | Pansy Flower Spring Color Palette

54

Pansy Flower Kato Polyclay Color Recipes1B: Pansy
2B: Viola
3B: Lemon Zest
4B: Midnight

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February 6, 2010

Vol-020 Jan'2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

7

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 20

Video Tutorials: Tribal Cane; Heart Shaped Beads; Lace and Ink Texture; Interchangeable Focal Bead Pendant:

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February 5, 2010

Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest – 24 More Photo Entries

10

More Bead Giveaway Photos "How long into February will you accept pictures for Contest #1? Is it too late for me now?" ~Phaedrakat

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February 4, 2010

It Takes a Village… to Raise a Polymer Clay Community

19

Lietz Family at Whistler BC Canada "Where do you get the time to do all that you do? You are a Wonder Woman indeed." ~Illaya-B

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February 3, 2010

Polymer Clay Possibilities, Teaching and Thinking of Carol Duvall

35

Polymer Clay Flower "I am learning that the sky really is the limit as far as what we can do with polymer clay." ~Cindy-E

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February 2, 2010

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Easy Kaleidoscope Canes [VIDEO]

73

Easy Kaleidoscope CanesVid #142: "Every time I watch a tut on something I have done before you always have a way to simplify the technique." ~Peggy-B

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February 1, 2010

Learning the Fundamentals in Polymer Clay – What You Should Know

17

Skinner Blend Canes "Video got me really excited about polymer clay, in a way that the books never did." ~Carol-C

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