Comments on: How to Make Polymer Clay Canes – Tutorial Series Introduction http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/ "Make What You Love... Love What You Make!" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-51706 Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:15:03 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-51706 Hi Reilyn, are you talking about putting the canes on the outside of the candles or embedding them into the candle somehow? Were you thinking of using them raw or baked? Years ago I made candles, but I have never thought to use polymer clay canes with candle making. It sounds like an interesting concept and worth trying out. It would take some testing to see whether or not the clay was compatible with the wax. Why don't you give it a try and see what you can come up with? Come back and let us know how it goes! Hi Reilyn, are you talking about putting the canes on the outside of the candles or embedding them into the candle somehow? Were you thinking of using them raw or baked?

Years ago I made candles, but I have never thought to use polymer clay canes with candle making. It sounds like an interesting concept and worth trying out. It would take some testing to see whether or not the clay was compatible with the wax.

Why don’t you give it a try and see what you can come up with? Come back and let us know how it goes!

]]> By: Reilyn S http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-51288 Reilyn S Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:55:34 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-51288 hi, i am just new on polymer canes, i would like to know if i can use polymer canes in candle making. hi,
i am just new on polymer canes, i would like to know if i can use polymer canes in candle making.

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@More Feedback About Polymer Clay Beginers Course http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-36532 Cindy Lietz@More Feedback About Polymer Clay Beginers Course Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:16:35 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-36532 Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback about the Polymer Clay Beginners Course. I really appreciate it!. All the best. Thank you so much for taking the time to provide your feedback about the Polymer Clay Beginners Course. I really appreciate it!. All the best.

]]> By: Molly Fischer http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-36531 Molly Fischer Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:34:58 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-36531 I love the "Basic's class" even though I've been claying for a few years I learned tips and tricks that I didn't know before. Many thanks. I love the “Basic’s class” even though I’ve been claying for a few years I learned tips and tricks that I didn’t know before. Many thanks.

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Making Jupiter Beads http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-22430 Cindy Lietz@Making Jupiter Beads Thu, 23 Jul 2009 19:01:37 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-22430 @Besty: I can't think of a better way to relax and let your mind go, than working with polymer clay! I am so glad to hear you have found a way to do that and allow yourself to heal. I wish great health for you! @Jordan: The thing about polymer clay is that it will scorch at fairly low temps. For safety, I would not recommend placing a candle directly on the polymer clay or have clay that too close or above the flame. If you're making a business out of it, go with the safest possible route to avoid liability issues. The safest way I know of is to cover a glass tea light holder on the outside only and to not let the clay overhang the top or the inside of the holder. @Besty: I can’t think of a better way to relax and let your mind go, than working with polymer clay! I am so glad to hear you have found a way to do that and allow yourself to heal. I wish great health for you!

@Jordan: The thing about polymer clay is that it will scorch at fairly low temps. For safety, I would not recommend placing a candle directly on the polymer clay or have clay that too close or above the flame. If you’re making a business out of it, go with the safest possible route to avoid liability issues. The safest way I know of is to cover a glass tea light holder on the outside only and to not let the clay overhang the top or the inside of the holder.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-22403 Jordan Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:08:53 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-22403 I am beginning a small home business, and i am interested in making and selling polymer clay candle-holders. Is it possible to make safe candle-holders without simply covering over a glass form? Thanks, Jordan I am beginning a small home business, and i am interested in making and selling polymer clay candle-holders. Is it possible to make safe candle-holders without simply covering over a glass form?

Thanks,
Jordan

]]> By: Betsy Butler http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-4856 Betsy Butler Wed, 01 Oct 2008 20:33:00 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-4856 What a wonderful thing to say! My best friend is an acupuncturist and she said your reaction the first two minutes of a cancer diagnosis determines your outcome. For me, I learned that I had to heal spiritually, emotionally and mentally, as well as physically. And the whole experience has turned out positively. I just love working with polymer clay. I read that to heal you must relax - not sleep, but find something that you do where you don't think of anything else or the time, just get into it. Thanks! Betsy What a wonderful thing to say!

My best friend is an acupuncturist and she said your reaction the first two minutes of a cancer diagnosis determines your outcome. For me, I learned that I had to heal spiritually, emotionally and mentally, as well as physically. And the whole experience has turned out positively. I just love working with polymer clay. I read that to heal you must relax – not sleep, but find something that you do where you don’t think of anything else or the time, just get into it.

Thanks!
Betsy

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Cane Jewelry http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-4850 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Cane Jewelry Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:53:20 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-4850 You are very welcome Betsy! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. There are many subscribers and readers who have come to polymer clay after finding themselves dealing with health issues. A hobby such as bead making is a wonderful way to help cope with the confinement and stress of an illness. It can bring a sense of creative freedom and escape. I am very proud of you Betsy and all you others who have written in similar situations. You are bringing beauty into your lives and those around you in your times of struggle. I am honored to know you all! You are very welcome Betsy!

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. There are many subscribers and readers who have come to polymer clay after finding themselves dealing with health issues.

A hobby such as bead making is a wonderful way to help cope with the confinement and stress of an illness. It can bring a sense of creative freedom and escape.

I am very proud of you Betsy and all you others who have written in similar situations. You are bringing beauty into your lives and those around you in your times of struggle. I am honored to know you all!

]]> By: Betsy Butler http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-4848 Betsy Butler Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:14:45 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-4848 Thanks for the videos! I've been making polymer clay canes for 10 months now, making candle holders for beeswax candles I've been making. I finally figured out how to make the candle holders. When I used slices put together they broke - but I didn't like the slices on top of a solid piece. This weekend I tried mixing white with a leftover flower cane, so the same colors were in there for a solid base, and just put the beautiful flower cane around the edge. It's sturdy and beautiful! (I drape it over an overturned bowl to bake it.) I would never have started making candles, and then learning how to make polymer clay canes for candle holders, without having gone through stage III (out of IV) thyroid cancer. You never know what is in store for you or who you will meet. Thanks so much for making the videos! Betsy Butler Thanks for the videos! I’ve been making polymer clay canes for 10 months now, making candle holders for beeswax candles I’ve been making. I finally figured out how to make the candle holders. When I used slices put together they broke – but I didn’t like the slices on top of a solid piece. This weekend I tried mixing white with a leftover flower cane, so the same colors were in there for a solid base, and just put the beautiful flower cane around the edge. It’s sturdy and beautiful! (I drape it over an overturned bowl to bake it.)

I would never have started making candles, and then learning how to make polymer clay canes for candle holders, without having gone through stage III (out of IV) thyroid cancer. You never know what is in store for you or who you will meet. Thanks so much for making the videos!

Betsy Butler

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Canes http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-2987 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Canes Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:48:05 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-make-polymer-clay-canes-tutorials/16/#comment-2987 I have always loved the look of glass Millefiori canework too Katina! It is so pretty isn't it?! You're right about it being re-producible in polymer clay. It is really fun. I know you'll like it!! I have always loved the look of glass Millefiori canework too Katina! It is so pretty isn’t it?! You’re right about it being re-producible in polymer clay. It is really fun. I know you’ll like it!!

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