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Thinking Outside of the Box, Jewelry Display Ideas

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 in Sell Your Stuff | Comments (54)

Video #279: Inspiring you to think more creatively than the same old, same old. ~Cindy Lietz

Marketing Tips for Polymer Clay Jewelry Designers

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 in Sell Your Stuff | Comments (13)

Handmade Marketing “Cindy, you’ve called some beads money beads. I found my money bead this weekend. I sold at a festival and made $160 in…” ~Carrie-W

For the Love of Jade… Oh and Some Leaf Charms Too [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, May 31st, 2010 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (44)

Polymer Clay Faux Jade and Leaf Charms by Brenda Moran “Just sold 3 pairs
of those Faux Jade
rose leaf earrings shortly
after posting them on
Facebook. I am so excited
right now!” ~Brenda-M

Wholesale Pricing Tips for Your Polymer Clay Beads [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, April 5th, 2010 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (41)

Polymer Clay Beads “I’m just so
excited and
scared and excited
and confused… did I say
excited?” ~Melinda-H

Faux Rhondite Tutorial, Pretty in Pink Jewelry Stones [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (21)

Polymer Clay Projects “In a Quandry… I decided polymer clay might come to my rescue again.” ~Laurel-B

Beaded Lanyards Around the World – From India to Your Local YMCA

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, March 21st, 2010 in Bead Projects, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (15)

“In Nepal… the kids, nuns and monks all loved them.” ~Betsy-B

Hidden Treasures to be Discovered in Your Scrap Polymer Clay

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, March 15th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (30)

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

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

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Promotions, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (91)

Polymer Clay Buttons Vid #147: “My
friend at work
keeps suggesting that I
try making buttons and cufflinks.” ~Susan-B

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

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, March 8th, 2010 in Cane Work, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (19)

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

Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest – Step 2) Post Your Comments

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, January 29th, 2010 in Musings-News, Promotions, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (273)

Win These Polymer Clay Beads “Wondering where the entry pictures are… I was thinking you were going to start showing them last week.” ~Freda-K

Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Update – Happy Dance Side Effects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, January 22nd, 2010 in Sell Your Stuff | Comments (37)

“Posted my pics of watercolour beads on Facebook… now people are asking where they can buy my jewellery. Yay!” ~Silverleaf

Last Minute Gift Idea for 18 Kids – Polymer Clay Backpack Charms

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 in Bead Projects, Musings-News, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (10)

Kids Backpack Charms “My polymer clay charms are turning out really cute and I love giving them as gifts.” ~Radeane-F

Start Selling Your Polymer Clay Jewelry, Her Friends Say (I Agree)

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, December 18th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (25)

Polymer Clay by Ileana Buhan Spotlight: “I am only a beginner and am very anxious to hear what the members of this community will say about my work.” ~Ileana-B

Copper Wire Hoop Earrings – Hey, where are the Polymer Clay Beads?

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 in Bead Projects, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (12)

Symmetrical Copper Wire Hoop Earrings “I’m not really into symmetry (except for earrings… those are fine symmetrical). The important thing is visual balance.” ~Sue-F

Handmade Business Cards Featuring Your Own Polymer Clay Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, October 19th, 2009 in Sell Your Stuff | Comments (19)

Handmade Business Cards

“A Unique presentation lets your customer know that you care about your art.” ~Gayle-T

Polymer Clay Jewelry Trends for Fall 2009 Based on Etsy Research

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, September 20th, 2009 in Musings-News, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (20)

Polymer Clay Fall Jewelry Trends

“After viewing several trendy pieces of polymer clay jewelry on Etsy.com, I fell in love!” ~Ariti

Keepsake Jewelry and Prayer Chaplet Made with Rose Petal Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, September 18th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff, Techniques | Comments (16)

Polymer Clay Keepsake Beads by Mollie Hubenack

Spotlight: “When I make a piece for someone who has lost a loved one, it is especially rewarding.” ~Mollie-H

Crackled Gold Leaf, Alcohol Ink and Liquid Polymer Clay Techniques

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, September 4th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff, Techniques | Comments (36)

Crackled Metal Leaf Polymer Clay by Silverleaf

Spotlight: “The owners of my local bead shop took one look and offered to sell them for me!” ~Silverleaf

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 | Comments (71)

Modified Planet Beads by Rob Kerfoot

Spotlight: “Using the vibratory tumbler has improved my work 10 fold.” ~Rob-K

Polymer Clay Beads | Home Jewelry Business | Kimisen’s Etsy Shop

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, August 14th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (25)

Lentil Bead Jewelry by Kimisen

Spotlight: “Finally listed my creations at Etsy and have sold my first piece!” ~Kim-M

Polymer Clay Jewelry Made with Several Styles of Flower Petal Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 10th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (40)

Rose Petal Beads by Marsha Nelson

Spotlight: “I must admit that it’s kind of scary to send photos… my work is still new and evolving!” ~Marsha-N

Faux Burl Wood Pens | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-060 Comments (56)
- 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
- Sue F says: Hi Jocelyn! Hi Sherry! Thank you :D I love this technique... it's MUCH more interesting than ordinary faux wood. I didn't have much time to...
  – May 20, 3:45 AM
- Tantesherry says: your ocean bowl sounds beautiful:)
  – May 19, 6:08 AM
Fisher's Plaid Shirt Palette | Premo Recipes Vol-061-A Comments (1)
- Freda K says: Your color palettes are always gorgeous. My problem when I need to mix clays to get a certain shade is what to add to the...
  – May 20, 6:14 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 Pierce Holes In Polymer Clay Beads Comments (9)
- judy summer says: i used to do alot of metal jewelry finishing in my vibratory tumbler..more efficient and less impact . i do not make beads, but am...
  – May 17, 12:56 PM
- Lesley Symons says: Great tips as usual, Cindy! Like others have mentioned, I leave my round beads overnight to firm up - had never thought of icewater!!! Beads...
  – May 17, 3:37 AM
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
French Barrettes | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-059 Comments (81)
- 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
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Like I said on Facebook, your barrettes turned out awesome Dixie Ann! I especially love the 2nd one on the top row with the dark...
  – May 15, 10:34 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
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
- tricia parker says: Thank you Dixie Ann. I'll have a look now. :)
  – May 06, 5:34 AM
- Dixie Ann says: Hi Trica, welcome to the blog. At the top of every page is a Search Bar. If you type in "how to store Polymer Clay"...
  – May 05, 9:02 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
- elaine faulks says: Hi Maria R It is great to see someone on this site from Venezuela, welcome. I have a whole lot of extended family living there,...
  – May 07, 3:08 AM
- Toni H. says: Cindy, can you sand and polish the bead before you warm them in the oven, or will that take off the polish, you think? It...
  – May 05, 1:58 PM
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