Comments on: Handmade Jewelry from Polymer Clay Rose Beads and Ghost Cane Beads

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making For Beginners

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making For Beginners — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:46:29 +0000

Sanding is a process where you start with a lower grit such as 320 or 400 and progress through to 600, 800, 1200 and even higher if desired.

When you are sanding through the steps you get a feel for when to switch to the next grit. If you go to the next grit and find you are not removing any defects or scratches then you weren't ready to move on yet.

I buff only after I've gone through all the grits. If I buff and find scratches or flaws I've missed I go back to the last grit and see if that works. If not I go back further until I find one that works to remove the flaw.

If you haven't already purchased the beginner bead making course, there are a few videos in there that teach you all about getting a proper finish on your beads. Click the link by my name for more info on that.

By: Cheryl Hodges

Cheryl Hodges — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:05:12 +0000

I've already seen that picture — I go through every blog and article. I have a question for you. I know you have to sand the beads after baking – how much do you sand them before buffing??

By: Cindy Lietz@Beaded Eyeglass Holder

Cindy Lietz@Beaded Eyeglass Holder — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:14:51 +0000

That's great Cheryl! I plan on adding the Ghost Cane to my list of videos soon. Stay tuned for that. Click the link by my name to see another example of a bead made with a flower ghost cane. I think you'll like it!

By: Cheryl Hodges

Cheryl Hodges — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:08:28 +0000

I 'd love to learn how to make the ghost cane beads

By: Cindy Lietz@Flower Petal Bead - Keepsake Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Flower Petal Bead - Keepsake Jewelry — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:51:39 +0000

Yes Pat you can make some lovely memorial beads with the flowers from your fathers funeral. I have lots of information on how to make flower petal beads here on this blog including a video tutorial.

Click the link by my name first and read that post. If you want even more info type 'flower petal beads' or 'memorial beads' into the search box at the top of the page for a long list of articles. Let me know if you need anymore help.

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:42:41 +0000

My father recently passed away and I was told that the funeral flowers can be used to make beads for necklaces or bracelets. I would like more information about either doing this or finding someone who could make these for members of my family. Could you please direct me to additional information. Thank you.

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Beads — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:31:04 +0000

The site is getting so large now there is probably lots that you have missed. That is why I link to so many different past posts. So people can find something they may have missed.

Ghost canes are quite neat looking and are fun to layer with other canes as well.

Sorry if I made your mouth water with the jelly roll description… it just couldn't be helped! :-)

By: Cindy Erickson

Cindy Erickson — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:36:32 +0000

Hi Cindy,

I don't know how I missed this piece about ghost canes, and I sure am glad that I found it…how very interesting!!! As always, you've got my creative mind reeling!!! And that description of jellyrolls…well…lets just say that my mouth was watering!!!

Thanks!
Cindy E.

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Tutorials

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Tutorials — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:13:54 +0000

Hi Sharon,

There will be videos you can purchase in the new Polymer Clay Tutor Library that will be opening any day now. You can follow the link by name for some info about how this virtual library will work.

By: sharon

sharon — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:25:46 +0000

Where do I purchase the supplies and directions?