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SoftFlex Trios Beading Wire for Stringing Your Polymer Clay Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
November
12th,
2009
in Supplies
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Mica Powder, Craft Glitter, Gold Leaf | Polymer Clay Bling Supplies
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
November
1st,
2009
in Musings-News, Supplies
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“I am trying to think outside the box this year… trying to be a little more daring with the bling.” ~Lupe-M
CraftSmart Polymer Clay – New Brand from Michaels Art and Crafts
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
October
15th,
2009
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“I found a new polymer clay at Michael’s this week. Just wondering what you think of it.” ~Sue-W
Preserve Your Memories II on Polymer Clay Beads and Copper Findings
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
September
7th,
2009
in Bead Projects, Feature Guests, Supplies
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5 Ways to Use Alcohol Ink in Your Polymer Clay Bead Making Projects
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
1st,
2009
in Supplies, Techniques
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“You’ve inspired me to order some alcohol inks. Had to get clay anyway so I figured what the heck.” ~Silverleaf
It Even Floats!
Well I finally got around to trying the Sculpey UltraLight clay that arrived with my Studio by Sculpey stuff last month. Wow, what a weird and wonderful polymer clay! So different from the Premo Sculpey I am so used to. Read More→
Translucent Polymer Clay Secrets for Surviving on a Deserted Island
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
July
9th,
2009
in Cane Work, Supplies
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Whether It’s Fimo, Kato, or Premo Sculpey… Translucent Clay is an Essentiality!
Every brand of polymer clay has a their own version of translucent. Although each one is similar, there are some differences too. Some comparison notes are posted Read More→
Two Liquid Polymer Clay Products that Look and Smell the Same. But Are they Really the Same?
Lately I’ve been having a ton of fun ‘test driving’ some Studio by Sculpey products. Now the last thing I would want is to Read More→
Future Floor Polish for Polymer Clay Beads – 7 Interesting Facts
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
July
6th,
2009
in Finishing, Supplies
| Comments (47)
Are You Still Able To Find Future Floor Finish At Your Local Grocery Store?
So what the heck does floor polish have to do with beads anyway? A lot actually! Those of you who have been around polymer clay for awhile, will likely already Read More→
Two Artist Quality Clays Made By Polyform:
In the June 10, 2009 post I published some first impression notes about my new Studio By Sculpey clay. Today I’d like to carry on with that discussion by comparing the Studio Clay Read More→
It Appears To Soak Right In, Rather Than Just Form a Coating:
Included with my recent shipment of Studio Sculpey Clay, was a bottle of their Glossy Glaze product, as well as some of the Studio by Sculpey Satin Read More→
The Michael’s Glue-It-To-It Reference Tool For Choosing Craft Adhesives:
The other day I wrote about buying Weldbond Craft Glue for Jewelry Making projects. It’s an excellent general purpose adhesive that works very well with Read More→
Weldbond Craft Glue for Jewelry Making + Polymer Clay | Best Price
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
June
17th,
2009
in Musings-News, Supplies
| Comments (19)
Same Product, Same Store, Same Day, Different Aisle, WAY Better Value!
This happened just the other day… I was in Walmart looking for craft glue to use in some jewelry making projects. Went to their craft department and found a Read More→
A Little Goes A Long Ways!
Over the last little bit I have been experimenting with the new Studio by Sculpey line of products to see how they work, and to figure out ways to incorporate them into my polymer clay bead making techniques. Today I’d like Read More→
My “First Impression” Notes with Some Comparisons to Premo Sculpey:
Well I finally got my hands on some Studio by Sculpey Clay, and have to say that it is wonderful! Although this is only my first day using the product, I’m already loving Read More→
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→
Cheap Craft Supplies | Making Polymer Clay Beads On a Budget
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
June
5th,
2009
in Supplies, Tools
| Comments (9)
Thrifty Options for Polymer Clay Tools and Supplies:
Something came up this week in the comments of the May 20 article about Hammered Copper Findings. It was to do with the costs involved with making polymer clay jewelry and beads. I wanted Read More→
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