Video #363: Introducing a new polishing substrate to use in your polymer clay rock tumbler.
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Video #358: This microcrystalline polish was originally formulated at the British Museum in the 1950′s.
Sanding and Buffing Your Polymer Clay Is Worth It
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday,
January
24th,
2013
in Finishing
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Video #337: It feels so silky… almost like running your fingers across a piece of the finest satin that money can buy.
Be Careful Which Varnish You Use With Polymer Clay
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday,
December
20th,
2012
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Waterproofing Hemp Cord Using PYM II
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday,
September
20th,
2012
in Finishing
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Simple Tips To Avoid Burning Your Polymer Clay
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September
13th,
2012
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Video #237: “I’d love to see some tips on how to patina different types of wire and metal.” ~Michelle-A
Vol-034 Mar’2011 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
March
28th,
2011
in Cane Work, Finishing, Supplies, Techniques
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Video Tutorials:
1: Rose Petal Beads;
2: Fill Bezels with Clay;
3: Wax Polishing Your Beads;
4: Grape Hyacinth Cane:
Vid #196: “Is there
any information about
using Minwax with polymer
clay? I tried it on a sample
piece. It looks good now, but
will it stay good?” ~Claycass
Vol-029 Oct’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
November
1st,
2010
in Cane Work, Finishing, Supplies, Techniques, Tools
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Video Tutorials:
1: Texture Plates;
2: Distressed Paint Finish;
3: Embossed Metal Stamps;
4: Pumpkin Canes:
“It opens a wide
array of possibilities
for even more surface
treatments.” ~Koolbraider
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Distressed Paint Finish [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
October
12th,
2010
in Finishing
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Vid #175: I purposely
leave little cracks and
scratches in the beads, then
use acrylic paint to antique
them once they’re baked &
sanded.” ~Silverleaf
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
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Video Tutorials:
1: Butterfly Cane;
2: Rocker Beads;
3: Faux Dichroic Glass;
4: Micromesh Abrasives:
“I have been using
the same Micromesh
pads I started with over a
year ago and they are still
very usable. LOVE IT!”
~Melinda-H
Vid #165:
“Those micro
mesh sanding pads look
very nice and easy to hold.”
~Jocelyn-C
Vol-024 May 2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
June
3rd,
2010
in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Finishing, Supplies, Techniques
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Baking Polymer Clay Beads and Pendants – Tips for Awkward Shapes
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
22nd,
2009
in Feature Guests, Finishing
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Use Gravity to Help Your Lortone Tumbler Perform Better with Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
August
23rd,
2009
in Finishing, Tools
| Comments (9)
“I tend to save my baked beads now until I have a tumbler full and then tumble sand it.” ~Tina-H
Many of you have started to use a rock tumbler for polishing your polymer clay beads. This is great time saver that will help to Read More→
Use a Rock Tumbler for More Professional Looking Polymer Clay Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
August
21st,
2009
in Feature Guests, Finishing, Sell Your Stuff
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