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Vol-037 June’2011 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, June 27th, 2011 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (18)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 37

Video Tutorials:
1: Sculpted Iris Beads
2: Faux Stoneware
3: Peacock Cane Part 1
4: Peacock Cane Part 2

Sculpted Iris Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (47)

Sculpted Iris Flower Beads Vid #206: “Cindy, I
would like to ask for a
tute on sculptural flowers!
Your lessons give us so many
AHA moments.” ~Tanya-L

Vol-035 Apr’2011 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, April 25th, 2011 in Bead Shapes, Color Theory, Techniques | Comments (15)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 35

Video Tutorials:
1: Lilac Beads;
2: Copper Foil Tape;
3: Teardrop Blend Shift;
4: Birdhouse Beads:

Sculptural Birdhouse Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (50)

Birdhouse Beads Video #201: “I’m amused by the idea of sculpted polymer clay birds with a little drinks menu, trying to decide between beer, tea or cocoa!” ~Silverleaf

Lilac Blossom Flower Bead Shape | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 31st, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (53)

Lilac Shaped Polymer Clay Beads Vid #198: “So many
bead shapes, so little
time. I love them all! But I do
really love sculpted flower
beads.” ~Iamani-P

Vol-032 Jan’2011 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, January 31st, 2011 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (26)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 32

Video Tutorials:
1: Polymerized Cloth;
2: Faux Knit Technique;
3: Polymerized Fabric Roses;
4: Shaded Rose Cane:

Vol-030 Nov’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, December 6th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (16)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 30

Video Tutorials:
1: Polymer Postage;
2: Feather Canes;
3: Pod Beads;
4: Katiedids Bezels:

Cane Slice Pod Beads Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, November 19th, 2010 in Bead Shapes | Comments (232)

Glow In The Dark Jelly Roll Cane Slice Pod Bead Direct Link to the Premo
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“I love glow in the dark creations… especially these flower shaped ones!” ~Lupe-M

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Glow in the Dark Pod Beads [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 in Bead Shapes | Comments (18)

Polymer Clay Pod Beads Vid #180: “Very cool!
I know Cindy is going
to make this easy for us.
She always finds ways to
make the steps easier than
ever!” ~Phaedrakat

Scrap Clay Feather Canes – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, November 12th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (12)

Feather Cane Pod Beads “So interesting
what you can do
with leftover canes. I
specially like the pod
beads.” ~Cherie-H

Vol-028 Sept’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques, Tools | Comments (23)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 28

Video Tutorials:
1: Art Sheets;
2: Bead Caps;
3: Tube Bead Roller;
4: Spotted Lily Cane:

Tube Beads, Roller Tool Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, September 17th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Tools | Comments (28)

Polymer Clay Tube Beads “I have one of those
roller thingies and have
never understood how to
use it. Your video should be
part of the instructions incl.
in the package!” ~Maria-C

Polymer Clay Tutorial | How To Use Amaco Tube Bead Roller [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Tools | Comments (57)

Tube Beads and Tube Bead Roller Vid #172: “I have
lots of bead roller tools,
but have yet to try most of
them.” ~Carolyn-F

Polymer Clay Bead Caps Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, September 10th, 2010 in Bead Shapes | Comments (27)

Polymer Clay Bead Caps “Some of the
prettier bead caps in
the bead store can be quite
expensive …fantastic to
be able to make our
own.” ~Cheryl-H

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Make Your Own Custom Bead Caps [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 in Bead Shapes | Comments (59)

Polymer Clay Bead Caps Vid #171: “Is there
a way to make polymer
clay bead caps… and would
anyone be interested in a
tute besides me?”
~Honey-S

Vol-026 July 2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Finishing, Techniques | Comments (29)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 26

Video Tutorials:
1: Butterfly Cane;
2: Rocker Beads;
3: Faux Dichroic Glass;
4: Micromesh Abrasives:

Rocker Beads Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, July 9th, 2010 in Bead Shapes | Comments (115)

Polymer Clay Rocker Beads Tutorial “So many of the
other tutes Cindy has
taught us can be used with
this one. Where ever your
mind wants to go!”
~Peggy-B

Vol-025 June 2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 8th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (18)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 25

Video Tutorials:
1: Mushroom Beads;
2: Mitered Corner Cane;
3: Faux Agate Beads;
4: Dangle Bangle:

French Barrettes | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-059 Comments (82)
- Maria says: Hi Cindy: I've run into a problem. The eyelets are too short or I made the clay too thick ... do eyelets come in longer...
  – May 21, 10:24 PM
- Marion Rayner says: Hi Elaine Many thanks for your newsy reply. You seem to have the world pretty much covered, with all your daughters/nieces living all over. Great...
  – May 17, 12:49 AM
- elaine faulks says: Hi Marion, Loved reading about your life and agree with you about PC in UK. Still things take about ten years to be popular here...
  – May 16, 2:26 AM
How To Pierce Holes In Polymer Clay Beads Comments (12)
- Jocelyn C says: Went looking in FB, but, didn't spot it that day. Dang, have one of those tractor like chair seats and nearly fell out of it...
  – May 21, 8:08 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Jocelyn, that 'green' necklace you're referring to is the one I showed in the Polymer Curb Chain Tutorial. It has the real magnesite beads...
  – May 21, 4:43 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: That's a neat idea Sue... thanks for passing it along!
  – May 21, 4:36 PM
Fisher's Plaid Shirt Palette | Premo Recipes Vol-061-A Comments (6)
- Jeanne C. says: Great shirt Fisher, I can see why you like it so much. Thanks Cindy for another great color palette.
  – May 20, 9:31 PM
- Pattw says: LOL -Such happy names for your color palette! No wonder Fisher has such a sense of humor - it's contagious ! The Lietz Humor!!!!!!!!!! Oh,...
  – May 20, 4:46 PM
- Maria C says: Y U M M Y ! ! !
  – May 20, 1:19 PM
Faux Burl Wood Pens | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-060 Comments (58)
- Jocelyn C says: Sue F, that cuff is another triumph, those big burls and twirls are yummy. Like the way you left a little space in the cane...
  – May 20, 8:05 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Sue, your twist (pun intended) on the Faux burl wood tutorial is awesome! But we would expect no less from you, now would we?...
  – May 20, 5:10 PM
- Tantesherry says: Sue - that's a pretty smart idea!! can totally see where you are going w/ this cane as you put slices on a larger surface...
  – May 20, 6:28 AM
How to Polish Polymer Clay Beads in a Rock Tumbler Comments (117)
- Tantesherry says: Hi everyone almost done with my second go with this Wonderful product learned a few things - well one that I hope helps from my...
  – May 18, 2:10 PM
How To Slice Round Polymer Canes Without Distortion Comments (72)
- Jocelyn C says: :)!
  – May 17, 11:50 AM
- Tantesherry says: awww Jocelyn - what a pretty amber bead (put your comment in my Word Pad so as not to lose track of it :)) thanks...
  – May 14, 11:40 AM
Buying Polymer Clay Tips And Tricks Comments (25)
- Jocelyn C says: Elaine, hun, I am so sorry. Have lived in elderly and disabled low income housing since the mid nineties, and have watched 29 dear souls...
  – May 17, 8:06 AM
- Karen Lee Price Luda says: Thanks, Jocelyn. I'll be heading for the fleamarkets soon.
  – May 17, 8:00 AM
- Jocelyn C says: Karen, look around at second hand shops and garage sales for a good used food processor or coffee grinder. I use both, Black and Decker...
  – May 17, 7:47 AM
Resource List of Where to Buy Polymer Clay Comments (30)
- Anna Sabina says: I am very fortunate to have quick access to Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby. But… I have to double-check each package for freshness and have...
  – May 15, 5:07 AM
- Julie J says: Another place to purchase Pardo clay is Creative Journey Studios located in Buford, Georgia - that's just outside of Atlanta. This is an awesome store/gallery...
  – May 13, 10:16 AM
- Dayl Jones says: Hi there guys, I live in the UK in a particularly small rural location so I mainly buy my PC on-line. Ebay has some great...
  – May 12, 2:29 PM
Barnacle Palette | Premo Sculpey Recipes Vol-060-A Comments (10)
- Carol O says: Cindy - Your videos are the best I've ever seen! I definitely will point anyone interested in learning how to create with clay to your...
  – May 14, 9:26 PM
Is It Compatible With Polymer Clay? Always Test! Comments (44)
- Tantesherry says: Hi ladies - this is Awesome Information being handed out on this thread :) been wanting poly paste for a while now need to go...
  – May 12, 7:57 AM
- BinkyM says: Elaine, saving yourself from sanding things to half their thickness is *zactly* why you wanna make yourself some grout! Save your joints and your nails...
  – May 12, 5:35 AM
- elaine faulks says: Thanks Binky, I can just imagine you fiddling with hot clay, so now I know NOT to when using PP. The grouting of "dings" sounds...
  – May 12, 1:08 AM
Avoiding Fingerprints On Your Polymer Clay Projects Comments (56)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hey, are you trying to say that people who have deep fingerprints don't do enough dishes?! LOL
  – May 10, 3:02 PM
- Charline A says: They disappear from all the hard work and dishes we've washed over the years. LOL
  – May 10, 10:24 AM
JoolTool Introduction | Buffing Polymer Clay Comments (91)
- Jocelyn C says: Cindy, just counted up my savings jar set aside for purchasing this product. It's getting there, lol. Hopefully, combined with next year's Tax Return, I...
  – May 10, 5:15 AM
Fixing Bubbles in Your Flat Baked Polymer Pieces Comments (20)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Dixie Ann is right Tricia. The search box is the perfect way to find tons of info here. You should be able to find the...
  – May 07, 6:30 PM
Upcycle Old Ugly Polymer Clay Beads into Heishi Beads Comments (63)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Yes Toni, I recommend you do any sanding, buffing and glazing/waxing/etc. before you warm and cut the bead. You're right it is WAY easier that...
  – May 07, 6:26 PM
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