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Video #335: Each of the different mat surface products has plus’s and minus’s. Which features are most important to you?
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Video #277: Plus an update on using Sugru to keep your pasta machine handle from falling out. ~Cindy Lietz
Aurora Technique (Northern Lights) | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
February
3rd,
2011
in Techniques, Tools
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Vid #190: “Sure
would like to see
someone tackle a bead
or clay fabric mimic-ing
the Aurora Borealis.”
~Jocelyn-C
Gingham Cane Extruder Project | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
December
30th,
2010
in Cane Work, Tools
| Comments (45)
Vid #185: “Gingham
pattern is called a Vichy
cane on the French blogs. I
have never thought of using
it on a lentil though. Just
Beautiful!” ~Squash
Vol-029 Oct’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
November
1st,
2010
in Cane Work, Finishing, Supplies, Techniques, Tools
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Video Tutorials:
1: Texture Plates;
2: Distressed Paint Finish;
3: Embossed Metal Stamps;
4: Pumpkin Canes:
Embossed Metal Stamps Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
October
22nd,
2010
in Supplies, Tools
| Comments (32)
“Cindy, you are a
mind reader! I’ve been
trying to figure this out for
some time and your idea
sounds so obvious.”
~Hanne-R
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Custom Made Embossed Metal Stamps [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
October
19th,
2010
in Techniques, Tools
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Vid #176: What a coincidence! I went to sleep last night thinking about stamping words and names into clay pendants.” ~Sue-W
Vol-028 Sept’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
October
13th,
2010
in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques, Tools
| Comments (23)
Texture Plates Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
October
1st,
2010
in Supplies, Tools
| Comments (24)
“I have a feeling I
am going to turn into a
mold making / texture sheet
making crazed woman.
*LOL!*” ~Lisa-W
Tube Beads, Roller Tool Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
September
17th,
2010
in Bead Shapes, Tools
| Comments (28)
“I have one of those
roller thingies and have
never understood how to
use it. Your video should be
part of the instructions incl.
in the package!” ~Maria-C
Polymer Clay Tutorial | How To Use Amaco Tube Bead Roller [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
14th,
2010
in Bead Shapes, Tools
| Comments (57)
Vid #172: “I have
lots of bead roller tools,
but have yet to try most of
them.” ~Carolyn-F
2010 Update for Sculpey Polymer Clay Tools, Products and Packaging
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
January
4th,
2010
in Musings-News, Supplies, Tools
| Comments (24)
I see exciting things to come this year for the whole polymer clay industry.” ~Cindy-L
Chilly Weather Ideas for Texturing Your Polymer Clay Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
December
10th,
2009
in Techniques, Tools
| Comments (12)
“Today will be a clay day for me… 15 inches of snow… 40 mile per hour winds… looks like we are living in a snow globe.” ~Anna-S
“I can’t find special tools here in Greece and have to order through the net. Thanks for sharing your experience with all the world.” ~Helen-L
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Making a Large Butterfly Pendant Necklace
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
8th,
2009
in Bead Projects, Promotions, Tools
| Comments (27)
Use Gravity to Help Your Lortone Tumbler Perform Better with Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
August
23rd,
2009
in Finishing, Tools
| Comments (9)
“I tend to save my baked beads now until I have a tumbler full and then tumble sand it.” ~Tina-H
Many of you have started to use a rock tumbler for polishing your polymer clay beads. This is great time saver that will help to Read More→
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