Comments on: Bird Pendant Jewelry Trends on Etsy – Make Them with Polymer Clay http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/ "Make What You Love... Love What You Make!" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-36155 Phaedrakat Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:58:48 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-36155 Such a cute little birdie! Birds are always inspirational, although I think now one of the big things is owls. I remember in the 70's my mom had a HUGE thing for owls, and I made them with macrame, and all kinds of other crafts. I think I'll try to make an owl cane, or at least do some stamping, painting, carving... we'll see... I wanted to mention, after seeing the beautiful pendant above with the spoon bezel, that Cindy has created a Polymer Clay Tutorial on <a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-silver-spoon-bails-jewelry-video/9055/">making silver spoon bails for jewelry</a> [VIDEO]. The link will take you to a video preview of the tutorial, as well as comments and feedback on it from members. There are discussions about where to find spoons, how to bend them, and some beautiful examples, as well. Check it out, if you haven't already. Have fun creating whatever bird, or anything other "flight" of fancy! (sorry for the pun. ;D ) Such a cute little birdie! Birds are always inspirational, although I think now one of the big things is owls. I remember in the 70′s my mom had a HUGE thing for owls, and I made them with macrame, and all kinds of other crafts. I think I’ll try to make an owl cane, or at least do some stamping, painting, carving… we’ll see…

I wanted to mention, after seeing the beautiful pendant above with the spoon bezel, that Cindy has created a Polymer Clay Tutorial on making silver spoon bails for jewelry [VIDEO].

The link will take you to a video preview of the tutorial, as well as comments and feedback on it from members. There are discussions about where to find spoons, how to bend them, and some beautiful examples, as well. Check it out, if you haven’t already. Have fun creating whatever bird, or anything other “flight” of fancy! (sorry for the pun. ;D )

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Canes http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-12272 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Canes Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:25:34 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-12272 Hi Stephanie! That isn't actually paint, it is all made of clay! The technique is called a polymer clay cane. The picture goes through the length of a log of clay, much like those slice and bake cookies with the pictures inside. Then you slice off pieces of the cane to add to beads and pendants. It is a cool thing to learn how to make. To see more examples of canes, click the link by my name. Hi Stephanie! That isn’t actually paint, it is all made of clay! The technique is called a polymer clay cane. The picture goes through the length of a log of clay, much like those slice and bake cookies with the pictures inside. Then you slice off pieces of the cane to add to beads and pendants.

It is a cool thing to learn how to make. To see more examples of canes, click the link by my name.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-12238 Stephanie Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:44:28 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-12238 Hi Cindy! Your spoons are soooooo beautiful. Did you paint directly on the clay? Hi Cindy! Your spoons are soooooo beautiful. Did you paint directly on the clay?

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Bird Necklace Pendant http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-4019 Cindy Lietz@Bird Necklace Pendant Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:24:10 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-4019 Well Debbie, it looks like the Universe has given you a suggestion on what to make with your clay! When you do make some bird jewelry, do send me a picture... I'd love to see what you make! Well Debbie, it looks like the Universe has given you a suggestion on what to make with your clay! When you do make some bird jewelry, do send me a picture… I’d love to see what you make!

]]> By: Debbie McLelland http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-3984 Debbie McLelland Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:53:26 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-3984 Cindy, I read on your blog, Topic #16 "Sell your stuff." That lead me your articles about the popularity of "Bird" designs. Well guess what happened today? I received an answer to a email I sent to Christi Friesen (most people I guess know her work). Anyway . . . I asked her when she might do a book on "Birds?" She told me in January or February of next year, hopefully. Well, first of all I was so pleased that such an accomplished and well known Polymer clay artist would take the time to personally answer me. Then, the fact that she will have a book out soon on how to create her wonderful birds. I just happened to love birds in all mediums; I get an answer from her, then read your great article on etsy.com as a source for pricing and the popularity of bird designs. Kinda spooky huh? I had heard about etsy.com but never looked into it until now. Thanks, you did it again D.McLelland Cindy, I read on your blog, Topic #16 “Sell your stuff.” That lead me your articles about the popularity of “Bird” designs. Well guess what happened today? I received an answer to a email I sent to Christi Friesen (most people I guess know her work). Anyway . . . I asked her when she might do a book on “Birds?” She told me in January or February of next year, hopefully.

Well, first of all I was so pleased that such an accomplished and well known Polymer clay artist would take the time to personally answer me. Then, the fact that she will have a book out soon on how to create her wonderful birds.

I just happened to love birds in all mediums; I get an answer from her, then read your great article on etsy.com as a source for pricing and the popularity of bird designs. Kinda spooky huh?

I had heard about etsy.com but never looked into it until now. Thanks, you did it again
D.McLelland

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Bead Course Info http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2910 Cindy Lietz@Bead Course Info Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:59:53 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2910 Welcome Cara! Thank you so much for your comment! I'll add your vote to 'the pile'! <em>Cindy Lietz's last blog post..<a href='http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/blue-flower-earrings-a-jewelry-making-project-using-premo-sculpey/192/' rel="nofollow">Blue Flower Earrings - A Jewelry Making Project Using Premo Sculpey</a></em> Welcome Cara! Thank you so much for your comment! I’ll add your vote to ‘the pile’!

Cindy Lietz’s last blog post..Blue Flower Earrings – A Jewelry Making Project Using Premo Sculpey

]]> By: Cara http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2909 Cara Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:15:24 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2909 Hi Cindy, just discovered your site today. I am bare boned beginner! Love the birdie and all your pics are very inspirational. I will also add my vote for a photo upload page if it is possible. Cara Hi Cindy, just discovered your site today. I am bare boned beginner! Love the birdie and all your pics are very inspirational. I will also add my vote for a photo upload page if it is possible. Cara

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Bead Making Course http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2881 Cindy Lietz@Bead Making Course Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:35:28 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2881 Thanks Andrea for your comments! Any one else? <em>Cindy Lietz's last blog post..<a href='http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/premo-clay-flower-pendant-necklace-project-with-vintage-glass-beads/191/' rel="nofollow">Premo Clay Flower Pendant Necklace Project with Vintage Glass Beads</a></em> Thanks Andrea for your comments! Any one else?

Cindy Lietz’s last blog post..Premo Clay Flower Pendant Necklace Project with Vintage Glass Beads

]]> By: Andrea Dimmick http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2801 Andrea Dimmick Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:35:39 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2801 Great idea for us to be able to post our pics,it would help in so many ways,not only to gage our own work with other beginners but also to get feedback from the pros in how to improve. Great idea for us to be able to post our pics,it would help in so many ways,not only to gage our own work with other beginners but also to get feedback from the pros in how to improve.

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2727 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:35:44 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bird-pendant-jewelry-trends-on-etsy-make-with-polymer-clay/184/#comment-2727 <p>Thank you Cindy E. I'm glad you like that little guy! I would love to see how your cane turned out, please do send me a picture!</p> <p>I have definitely been giving some thought to setting up a photo upload feature here at the site. I think it's an absolutely great idea for making this blog more community focused.</p> <p>Anyone else care to 2nd, 3rd, 4th the motion? Please speak up if this would be of interest.</p> <p><em>Cindy's last post..<a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-adding-fimo-cane-slices-to-round-beads/189/" rel="nofollow">Polymer Clay Tutorial About Adding Fimo Cane Slices to Round Beads</a></em></p> Thank you Cindy E. I’m glad you like that little guy! I would love to see how your cane turned out, please do send me a picture!

I have definitely been giving some thought to setting up a photo upload feature here at the site. I think it’s an absolutely great idea for making this blog more community focused.

Anyone else care to 2nd, 3rd, 4th the motion? Please speak up if this would be of interest.

Cindy’s last post..Polymer Clay Tutorial About Adding Fimo Cane Slices to Round Beads

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