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Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Opal Bake & Bond Technique [VIDEO]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (237)

Polymer Clay Buttons Vid #148: “Your faux opals really capture the deepness and the shimmering layers.” ~Angelghost

Faux Jade Polymer Clay Technique for Making Jewelry and Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, March 14th, 2010 in Techniques | Comments (48)

Polymer Clay Jade “Faux semi
precious stones
are great fun to make and
there are almost infinite
possibilities.” ~Sue-F

Vol-021 Feb’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (20)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 21

Video Tutorials: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes; Inked Butterfly Earrings; Intricate Inlay Technique; Handmade Earwires:

Up Next in Vol-022 | Glow Cane, Buttons, Faux Opals, Silverware

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (18)

Polymer Clay Library Volume-022 1: Glowing Cane
2: Clay Buttons
3: Faux Opals
4: Silver Spoon Bail

Use Iridescent Buffalo Snow Flakes to Make Faux Opals

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 in Techniques | Comments (96)

Polymer Clay Faux Opals “This faux opal is absolutely stunning! I can clearly see the depth of the layers.” ~Elizabeth-S

Hammered Hoop Earrings with Mokume Gane Polymer Clay Beads [Q+A]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Techniques | Comments (14)

Hammered Hoop Earrings “Learning the wire
work for me has become
a natural extension of what
I do with polymer clay.”
~Elizabeth-S

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Inlay Technique Jewelry Pendant [VIDEO]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (30)

Inlay Technique Vid #144: “Cindy, your videos help me to go where this woman has never gone before.” ~Sandra-G

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Inked Surface Butterfly Earrings [VIDEO]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (64)

Inked Butterfly Surface Technique Vid #143: “Love butterflies, they make me happy! Would love to be able to do them in polymer clay.” ~Cheryl-H

Vol-020 Jan’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (11)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 20

Video Tutorials: Tribal Cane; Heart Shaped Beads; Lace and Ink Texture; Interchangeable Focal Bead Pendant:

Up Next in Vol-021 | Kaleidoscopes, Butterflies, Inlay, Earwires

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, January 31st, 2010 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (11)

Polymer Clay Library Volume-021 1: Kaleidoscope Canes
2: Butterfly Earrings
3: Inlay Technique
4: Handmade Earwires

Inked Polymer Clay Butterfly Earrings on Handmade Earwires

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Techniques | Comments (24)

Inked Butterfly Earrings “New techniques in this wonderful world of polymer clay and it’s endless ability to become whatever your heart desires.” ~Lynn-W

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Lace and Ink Texture Technique [VIDEO]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (26)

Polymer Clay Lace and Ink Technique

Vid #140: “I am excited about the new video tutorials especially the Lace and Ink Textures.” ~Lupe-M

Polymer Clay Rosary Beads | Real Flower Petals | Bake and Bond

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, January 18th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Techniques | Comments (34)

Rosary Bead “It’s a great new idea for me. I’ve heard about adding different things to clay but never flowers. Thank you from Russia.” ~Svetlana-R

Lace and Ink Texture for Your Polymer Clay Bead Jewelry Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, January 16th, 2010 in Techniques | Comments (28)

Ink and Lace Texture “Brilliant! Love the diversity of these tutorials – from tribal patterns to pretty lace.” ~DJ

Vol-019 Dec’2009 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (10)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 19

Video Tutorials: Extruder Flower Canes; Wire Cord Ends; Faux Bone or Ivory; Faux Carved Beads:

Up Next in Vol-020 | Tribal, Hearts, Lace, Interchangeable Pendant

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, December 31st, 2009 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (19)

Polymer Clay Library Tutorials Vol-020 1: Tribal Canes
2: Heart Beads
3: Lace and Ink Texture
4: Interchangeable Pendant

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Carved Beads Tribal Jewelry [VIDEO]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (25)

Polymer Clay Faux Carved Beads

Vid #137: “So many beads so little time. I love them all. But I do have a thing for the carved and sculpted ones…” ~Imani-P

Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (89)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: That is wonderful news Toni! I bet your necklace turned out great. So glad to see your comment here. Welcome to our clay family!
  – Feb 09, 3:37 PM
- Monique U says: Natalie: I just wanted to add my best wishes for your convalescence. How we take for granted our good health and our freedom to get...
  – Feb 08, 5:14 PM
- Natalie H says: Not back with working with clay ... Hubby is going up net week.... Still not allowed to our any weight on left ankle... Can't do...
  – Feb 08, 3:38 PM
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (32)
- fran says: Stunning !!! Both the flower and the photo !!
  – Feb 09, 2:20 PM
- pollyanna says: these are super!!!! Can see ear rings and pendants.....wow!!!
  – Feb 09, 1:20 PM
- Cherie says: OMG simply awesome!!! I love flowers. Cindy, are you going to teach us how to do this flower? Looking at the flower I think they...
  – Feb 09, 12:39 PM
Faux Wood Cane Video | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (7)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Very sorry Peggy, to hear that Shingles has hit you yet again. I'm also sorry to say that we still don't have archives set up...
  – Feb 09, 10:02 AM
- Peggy says: Love working with faux wood, another wonderful gift. Willow you keep going like you are Mom and Dad are going to retire early and put...
  – Feb 09, 9:10 AM
Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (8)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Brenda - Welcome to the community and thank you so much for taking the time to write those very kind words. Sharing feedback like...
  – Feb 08, 8:50 PM
- Brenda R says: Cindy, I have been doing crafts and art works for years. I’m 62 and just retired from my office job in December 2011. Last summer...
  – Feb 08, 5:36 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Beautiful quote Monique! Thanks for sharing!
  – Feb 08, 10:13 AM
Knotted Celtic Heart Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (31)
- Cherie says: So sorry you are not feeling good. Get a second opinion Brenda. Weill keep you in my prayers. Hugs
  – Feb 07, 1:01 PM
- Hope M says: Loved this tutorial! So many ways to incorporate it into different designs. And so simple! I just made one "steampunk" style!! Would have posted it...
  – Feb 07, 8:29 AM
Mirror Image Heart Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (32)
- Jocelyn says: Yep. LOL. One runs to do rough stuff (Lortone) and the vibrating tumbler does fine finish.
  – Feb 05, 11:13 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Linda, I would also like to add my warm welcome to our clay family! I am so glad that Jocelyn came in to say...
  – Feb 05, 9:04 AM
- Linda H says: Oh Jocelyn, You didn't hurt my feelings. I'm sorry if you got that impression. I was really pleased that someone replied, and I was just...
  – Feb 05, 4:41 AM
Polymer Art Therapy - Changing Lives | 5th Friday Video Comments (90)
- Kimberly Idalski says: How has Polymer Clay changed my life. Wow, in so many many ways. In 2005 i was in a near fatal car accident, I have...
  – Feb 04, 11:00 AM
- DJ says: So many stories, and incredibly brave people sharing...can't imagine what it must be like to tackle physical pain in order to create. I'm very fortunate...
  – Feb 03, 4:46 PM
- Michelle L says: My husband tells people that I "play with play dough every day and it makes her happy!" A day where I don't spend at least...
  – Feb 02, 8:18 PM
Ivy Leaf Palette | Polymer Clay Color Recipes Comments (21)
- Cherie says: Great idea! Have to get some marbles.
  – Feb 01, 11:22 AM
- Jocelyn says: I would also like to have some tutoring on how to construct pieces. My hands are bad and I obsess to get the object of...
  – Feb 01, 6:19 AM
- Cherie says: That would be awesome Cindy!. I love designing jewelry but once in a while i feel I just need to look at an idea to...
  – Jan 30, 11:01 AM
Halloween Pirate Cane Part-1 | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (58)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Hi Pauline - From both Cindy and myself... a big welcome to you. It sounds like you have a very positive outlook on life... so...
  – Jan 31, 8:35 PM
- Pauline D Duke says: Thank you so much Elaine: I have quite a collection of her Newsletters, I am so impressed at how organized they are- I am truly...
  – Jan 31, 4:02 PM
- Elaine Faulks says: Hi MountainMaMaDuke (Pauline) Welcome from us all. It takes a certain courage to take the plunge and become a member, especially if you don't swim...
  – Jan 31, 10:54 AM
Dogwood Flower Pendant Project | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Michelle L says: I ended up making 15 dogwood blossoms today - white, pink, yellow, brown, and copper! What fun, what fun . With the copper flower I...
  – Jan 29, 10:46 AM
Poinsettia Charms for Christmas | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Elaine Faulks says: WOWEE a road trip what fun!! ( travelling to different places is written in my horoscope for later this year!. Spooky??) My sister and nieces...
  – Jan 27, 8:29 PM
Winter Hydrangea Palette | Polymer Clay Color Recipes Comments (21)
- Elaine Faulks says: Wow, thanks CINDY.... (I am lost for words).... not really...but at 18 months old I pulled the glowing red hot poker out of the fire...
  – Jan 27, 5:20 PM
Vol-043 Dec’2011 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (30)
- Jocelyn says: Want to thank you all for the amount of pics that are now being posted over at the Facebook site. So wonderful to be able...
  – Jan 27, 3:39 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Since Facebook really is still in it's infancy, unfortunately or fortunately depending on your point of view, we have to put up with some growing...
  – Jan 27, 12:06 PM
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