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Archive for Techniques – Page 6
Drilling Holes in Polymer Clay Beads for Your Jewelry Projects
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
September
3rd,
2009
in Techniques
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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
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“Great fun! It was nice being able to go back to previous posts… saw some that I need to work on.” ~Jeanne-C
Polymer Clay Tutor – This Week See More Than Just My Hands Talking
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
August
28th,
2009
in Musings-News, Promotions, Techniques
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Textured Polymer Clay Beads – How To Make a Lasting Impression
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
August
19th,
2009
in Techniques, Tools
| Comments (14)
“As usual, such cool tips, this time about textures.” ~DaisySoapGirl
Just about anything goes as far as items to use for putting texture on your polymer clay beads. For example, a piece of drywall sandpaper screen as Read More→
Beautiful Beads Made with Dried Flower Petals and Translucent Clay
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
August
13th,
2009
in Techniques
| Comments (5)
“Great idea – using dried flowers as inclusions. I’ve heard of herbs & spices but never dried flowers.” ~Jackie
Every Spring, the Peonies bloom in my front garden. The blossoms grow to an enormous 6″ across in an impressive display of what Read More→
Learning About Faux Raku Polymer Clay Beads and Kaleidoscope Canes
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
August
7th,
2009
in Cane Work, Feature Guests, Techniques
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Spotlight: “I couldn’t wait any longer before sending you some pics… so here they are with no sanding.” ~Polyanya
Making Jewelry Beads to Match… Using Polymer Clay Techniques
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
August
4th,
2009
in Bead Shapes, Feature Guests, Techniques
| Comments (25)
Fun Challenge For You:
Linda Knight, a valued member of the community here, sent me a photo the other day with a request for information. She phrased her question in the form of a challenge, which got me to thinking. Why not turn this Read More→
Polymer Clay Videos | Jupiter Bead, Faux Raku, Watercolor Techniques
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
August
3rd,
2009
in Promotions, Techniques
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“Wow! You make it look so easy AND beautiful. I had planned on doing housework today, but…” ~Dawn
Now that July has come and gone, another back issue has been packaged up and posted in the Polymer Clay Library. It is Read More→
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Urban Style Graffiti Art Beads (Video)
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
July
29th,
2009
in Promotions, Techniques
| Comments (29)
Vid #117: How to Make Personalized Beads that Let You Have Your Say:
Have you ever wanted to make a fun statement with your polymer clay jewelry? Well now you can share exactly what’s on your mind with these funky word beads Read More→
Rose Bead Jewelry – Polymer Clay Rose Pendant, Necklace, Earrings
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
July
26th,
2009
in Cane Work, Feature Guests, Techniques
| Comments (25)
Making Jupiter Beads, Faux Raku plus Mod Canes for Fun and Profit
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
July
23rd,
2009
in Feature Guests, Finishing, Sell Your Stuff, Techniques
| Comments (21)
Spotlight: “Your selling tips paid off… Now my jewelry will be traveling across the country.”
~Carrie-W
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Raku (Pt1) Smooth Surface Technique
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
July
8th,
2009
in Promotions, Techniques
| Comments (17)
Vid #114: “Oh my God, the Faux Raku videos are coming for real? I’m a little delirious right now, you’d be too if…”
One of the greatest attributes of polymer clay, is its ability to ‘become’ or imitate just about any material you can imagine. Read More→
Polymer Clay Videos | Rubber Stamping, Rose Beads, Pear Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
July
5th,
2009
in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques
| Comments (6)
“Thanks to you Cindy, my d’Anjou Pear bead turned out so cute I can’t stand it!”
For those of you who have been asking about the Volume-013 back issue package, your wait is over. It is now available over at the Polymer Clay Video Library Read More→
A Polymer Clay Technique that Let’s You Personalize Your Beads With Style:
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a photo of some Graffiti Beads to get feedback about filming a video tutorial on how to make them. The response was very positive Read More→
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