Comments on: Faux Dichroic Glass Pendants (Fimo) By Lisa Pavelka on Fiskars TV

By: Cindy Lietz@ UV Resin Tutorial

Cindy Lietz@ UV Resin Tutorial — Fri, 27 May 2011 07:19:00 +0000

Yes Debbie, I definitely have a tutorial on how to apply UV Resin to polymer clay. In fact, it is one of the most popular titles in the the members back issue library. The link by my name will take you to where you can access it.

And so that so that you know, if you type in “resin” in the search box at the top of this page, you will find a ton of other information here at the blog on this resin topic.

By: Debbie McLelland

Debbie McLelland — Fri, 27 May 2011 04:02:18 +0000

Cindy, have you created a video on how to properly use and apply resin and putting it under the UV light? I must be lost, I can’t find it if you have. I am having trouble applying the resin evenly when I don’t have it in a bezel. I am using Lisa Pavelka’s resin and the light box she sells. Using a toothpick is giving me a hard time.

Thanks as always,
Debbie from San Antonio

By: Jill

Jill — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:54:57 +0000

Phaedrakat, thank you! I will try some Jones Tones foils. My Michaels doesn’t carry them, but I will order online. I know that a faux dichroic glass tute from Cindy would be AMAZING!! Until then, I’ll keep experimenting. @Phaedrakat:

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:50:24 +0000

@Jill Van Der Meij: Hi Jill. While you're waiting for the video, I was wondering if you've thought about playing around with metal leaf & foils? You can get some really cool looks with them. If you put a nice gloss on top, it can look a bit like dichroic glass. There's an example of that in this article, where a member used one of Cindy's tutorials to make some pendants using crackled gold leaf And alcohol inks. You can see the orig. technique by following the 1st link in the article. If you use foils, like "Jones Tones" instead, they come in different colors and give a different effect. You burnish the foils onto the clay, putting little splashes of metallic color wherever you want. Cindy has some videos on how to use these foils, as well as gold & silver leaf. If you use resin, instead of a regular finish, it makes it look even more like dichroic glass. I haven't tried resin myself yet, though. I'm waiting for Cindy to come out with a video. She's had lots of requests for it, so maybe one will be coming up soon. Then, perhaps the Faux Dichroic will follow soon after! (now that you've got it on her list...)

By: Cindy Lietz@Inlay Technique

Cindy Lietz@Inlay Technique — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:51:23 +0000

@Jill Van Der Meij: You spelled it right Jill. It is something that I have thought of doing. Would like to come up with my own spin on it though. Will put it on the list!

By: Jill Van Der Meij

Jill Van Der Meij — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:50:22 +0000

Hi Cindy. Searching on the Internet, I have seen a lot of beads made from something called faux dichroic glass. (I hope I spelled that right.) I hope we could have a tutorial on that one day.

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:39:04 +0000

Caroline – sorry it’s taken so long to respond, but I do want to thank you for your suggestions! Happy claying!

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Finishes

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Finishes — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:06:03 +0000

Caroline thanks for your comment! Maria actually ended up contacting Carol and she said it was acrylic paint or alcohol inks that could be used. I thought it was really nice of Carol to email her back and clarify that.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:41:56 +0000

That’s a great video, Cindy! I will have to make time to try it for sure!

@ Maria – Carol B isn’t saying you have to use spirit based acrylic paint – the ordinary sort works very well – but don’t try and put a thick coat on to start with; build up thin coats, letting them dry between. Better luck next time!

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:58:48 +0000

Thanks Cindy… strange that the author specified those paints. Will try your suggestions…:)