Comments on: Faux Turquoise Jewelry Bracelet – Polymer Clay Bead Making Projects

By: Cindy Lietz@Faux Turquoise Tutorial

Cindy Lietz@Faux Turquoise Tutorial — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:01:51 +0000

Barb,

Thanks so much for taking the time to write those very kind words. Sharing feedback like this really gives others great insight about what they can expect from the video tutorials. I truly appreciate your help.

Very much looking forward to hearing more about how your beads are coming along. Be sure to share your stories and/or ask questions here at the blog if you need assistance with anything.

~Cindy

By: Barb42

Barb42 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:56:51 +0000

Hi Cindy:

Wanted to let you know that that the Polymer Clay Bead Making for Beginners Course, was a good place for me to start. As I know very little about clay. Actually I had become interested in the silver clay, from a demo that I had seen some time ago. But the cost was not within my means at the time. Then I found your site and was hooked.

I have done several pendents, Lentil beads, a spiral cane and some fabric. OH, I also made some turquoise beads which I still have to sand the paint off, I am thinking that I will set up the rock tumbler and try and get a better start in them. My daughter actually said they looked like turquoise.

I did really have to refrain myself in the beginning to start with the simple beads and canes. As I am one that wants to start with the hard stuff first.

The bonus videos I thought are very informative and necessary for the beginner I have been watching the videos several time. Every time I watch the videos I pick up on something I missed. I try and control my self by looking for tools and other necessity.

I went to three different hobbies stores today looking for the Etch’n Pearl tools, but still did not find them. I know I can find them on line I just hate to pay shipping.

Thank you for the videos.

Barb Como

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Faux Raku

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Faux Raku — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:20:33 +0000

Nope. The acrylic paint seems to be fine at the low temp the clay bakes at Nathalie, as long as it is dry before baking. Wet paint can steam and cause bubbles. Hope that answers your question.

By: Nathalie

Nathalie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:31:52 +0000

Sounds like a great idea, I must give that a try sometime! Although, doesn’t anything happen to the acrylic paint while it’s in the oven?

By: Cindy Lietz@Faux Fossil Shell Beads

Cindy Lietz@Faux Fossil Shell Beads — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:10:28 +0000

Great idea Diana! I’ll have to give that a try… bet it is effective!

By: Diana

Diana — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:14:54 +0000

I have used some of the metalic powders in making faux jade and twisting the clay to manipulate the powder into what looks like a vein. It turned out looking really good!

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Primer

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Primer — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:41:08 +0000

Yeah Freda the sand gives it a cool grainy texture in the veins, much like the real thing. Way more realistic that way! The ones above were made with sand that a good friend brought back from a vacation! Makes the beads even more special to me! Cindy Lietz's last blog post..Memorial Jewelry - How To Make Rose Petal Beads with Polymer Clay

By: Freda

Freda — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:25:14 +0000

Using sand with the paint and adding to polymer clay is an interesting take on making faux turquoise beads. I’ve tried other methods, so I’ll have to try that – as soon as I find some sand!

By: Cindy Lietz@Fimo Clay Bead Making Course

Cindy Lietz@Fimo Clay Bead Making Course — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:59:01 +0000

Are there any other faux stone techniques you would like to learn in polymer clay? Let me know in the comments section below and I'll see if I can put an article or video together for you.

Cindy's last post..Memorial Jewelry - How To Make Rose Petal Beads with Polymer Clay