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Video #371: Tricks of the trade to help make your polymer clay projects look more professional.
Video #370: Finger prints and flaws will make you look like an amateur, which is not a good thing.
Video #278: Plus a handy tip that lets you see all of beautiful color blends at a glance. ~Cindy Lietz
Tips For Filling Metal Bezels | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
March
10th,
2011
in Handling, Supplies
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Vid #195: “Metal adds
a little something extra
to polymer clay. I think these
bezels are great and can see
making little PC charms with
them as well.” ~Phaedrakat
Vol-033 Feb’2011 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
February
28th,
2011
in Bead Projects, Color Theory, Handling, Techniques
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Video Tutorials:
1: Aurora Technique;
2: Metal Bracelet Blanks;
3: Bracelet Blank Add Clay;
4: Mixing Color Recipes:
Mixing Custom Color Recipes | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
February
24th,
2011
in Color Recipes, Color Theory, Handling
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Vid #193: “Can you say
MUD!!? I’ve had my fair
share of mixing the wrong
colors together but thanks to
your color recipes I’m doing a
lot better now!” ~Katina-K
Inlay Technique for Polymer Clay Jewelry, Faux Bone Pendant [Q&A]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
February
11th,
2010
in Bead Projects, Handling
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“I never had any interest in this type of inlay design before, but now… I need to know how!” ~Linda-K
Most Asked Beginner Question… How To Bake Polymer Clay Properly
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
December
9th,
2009
in Handling
| Comments (34)
“I am new to working with polymer clay and the biggest problem I have is with the baking process.” ~Shari-R
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Poppy Flower Beads for Your Jewelry Projects
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
September
28th,
2009
in Handling, Promotions
| Comments (29)
Vid #125: “Yes, yes, a big yes for the poppy beads! Please show us how to make them!” ~Squash
Polymer Clay Instructions – 5 Tips to Make Your Bead Life Easier
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday,
June
6th,
2009
in Handling, Supplies
| Comments (16)
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Want Better Beads that Look More Professional? Then Don’t Ignore these Simple Basics:
Little things can sometimes make all the difference in the world! Today’s post provides you with 5 polymer clay bead making tips to always keep in mind: Read More→
Cornstarch and Polymer Clay Beads | Things That Belong Together
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
May
14th,
2009
in Handling, Supplies
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Wondering if Alex Trebek Ever Used this as a TV Game Show Category on Jeopardy… LOL:
Last week I posted an informal survey asking for feedback about your favorite polymer clay tools and supplies. However, after a total of 23 comments, no Read More→
Polymer Clay Techniques | Is Conditioning Really that Important?
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
April
17th,
2009
in Handling, Tools
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Craft Room Organization – Specific Advice for Storing Polymer Clay
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
March
29th,
2009
in Handling, Supplies
| Comments (11)
Your Precious Blocks of Premo or Fimo Clay Will Get Damaged if You Don’t Store Them Properly:
Now that Spring has officially arrived, it’s time to do a little organizing around the craft room. This should include cleaning Read More→
Shiny Beads – 6 Tips for Getting a Polymer Clay Gloss Finish
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
March
20th,
2009
in Finishing, Handling, Tools
| Comments (30)
How To Get Your Polymer Clay Beads To Sparkle Like Glass:
One of the wonderful qualities about polymer clay is that it can be polished to a very glassy finish… if you use the proper techniques. Below are 6 tips to help make your beads shine. Read More→
Learn How to Make Polymer Clay Beads & Canes From Your Own Home
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
January
25th,
2009
in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Color Theory, Courses, Finishing, Handling, Promotions, Supplies, Techniques, Tools
| Comments (37)
No Need To Go Out Into The Cold When You Can Learn All About Making Polymer Clay Beads Via The Web:
Look at the frost on these branches! Baby it’s cold outside! So why freeze your butt off driving to a class, when you can be Read More→
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Turquoise Beads For A Unique Bracelet
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
December
9th,
2008
in Handling, Promotions, Tools
| Comments (5)
An Old Food Processor Will Come In Very Handy For This Faux Stone Project:
Right now I am working on the next set of polymer clay tutorials to add to the video library. Due to popular demand, one of those videos is all about making Read More→
How To Make Beads | You Must First Condition Your Polymer Clay
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday,
November
22nd,
2008
in Handling, Tools
| Comments (10)
Not Conditioning Your Clay Properly, Will Lead To Disappointment:
If you have worked with polymer clay for awhile, the process of conditioning your Fimo or Sculpey is second nature. You know it needs to be done, so you Read More→
Make Polymer Clay Pendants and Flat Beads Smooth and Bubble Free
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
September
21st,
2008
in Handling, Techniques, Tools
| Comments (15)
Trapped Air in Your Polymer Clay Beads or Pendants Can Quickly Ruin a Piece of Jewelry:
There are a few tricks that you can do to prevent air from getting into your clay. Here are a few of them along with some tips for Read More→
Conditioning How To – Polymer Clay Tools, Techniques and Instructions
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
September
14th,
2008
in Handling, Tools
| Comments (36)
Several different ways to condition Fimo clay?
Q: I don’t have a pasta machine. Is there another way to condition the clay? I didn’t realize the amount of work involved when I bought the clay. Can I use a roller instead of a pasta machine? Read More→
Ideas and Instructions – Polymer Clay Projects Using Scrap Clay
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday,
September
13th,
2008
in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Color Theory, Handling, Tools
| Comments (14)
Left over Premo, Sculpey, Fimo & Kato Polyclay can be used for making beads, color mixes & polymer clay molds:
If you ‘play’ with polymer clay, you are definitely going to end up with lots of scraps. They come from cane designs that didn’t Read More→
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