Comments on: How To Make Polymer Clay Lentil Beads for Jewelry Making Projects

By: Cindy Lietz@Kimisen's Etsy Shop

Cindy Lietz@Kimisen's Etsy Shop — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 20:57:00 +0000

**PHOTOS ADDED: Some project pictures have just been added to a Spotlight Feature showcasing Kimisen, a member who is very much appreciated here at this supportive polymer clay community. Click on the “Kimisen’s Etsy Shop” link by my name above to have a look at her lentil bead work.

By: Cindy Lietz@Dremel Buffing Beads

Cindy Lietz@Dremel Buffing Beads — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:47:53 +0000

That is great to hear Josie! With the Dremel, if you’re getting lines on your beads, you’re either pressing too hard or the machine is going too fast. I run mine at about the 3 setting (5 is the fastest) and I barely touch the hairs on the wheel with my bead. There is a video on how to use the Dremel if you need it. The link by my name will take you there.

By: Josie

Josie — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 17:43:37 +0000

Thanks Cindy Got it now. Have made a few, made some mistakes but you learn from that don’t you. I tried using the Dremel but it left lines on my bead probably need more practice. I found polishing by hand the best method. Lucky I have a friend in the car business and he got me some 2000 wet and dry maybe that is why they polished up well.

By: Cindy Lietz@Rose Bead Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Rose Bead Jewelry — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:13:53 +0000

@Jocelyn: That sounds like a neat book. I’ll keep an eye out for it.

@Josie: That’s great you mastered the small lentil. Way to go! Making a larger lentil is exactly the same technique, however your circles may need to be larger and the pressure may need to be firmer, to compensate for the size. Just experiment until you have the lentil behaving as you would like it to. Let me know if you are still having trouble and we’ll figure out a solution that works for you!

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:04:38 +0000

Iv’e managed to get the small lentil bead right but how do I get the large one. Have you shown how to do that in a earlier video? I would really love to make them.

Don’t have time to watch telly any more always glued to your videos. Just love to see and read all the comments.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 03:55:31 +0000

@Lisa

lorelei1141.blogspot.com

Another fabulous website. You people are too talented for words. Cannot thank Cindy enough for bringing you all to one spot.

My nieces gave me “Beauty and the Beads” by alaria marbi walters some years ago. Teeny tiny book with a great beaded ribbon “thong.” See if you can find it on Amazon.com used, think you’d enjoy it.

By: Cindy Lietz@Studio by Sculpey Tools

Cindy Lietz@Studio by Sculpey Tools — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:34:42 +0000

Yes you definitely could Lisa!

By: Lisa Crone

Lisa Crone — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:51:38 +0000

Wow, that is such a fun technique with so many possibilities. Maybe even I can do that!! :)

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Tutorial - Faux Raku

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Tutorial - Faux Raku — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:45:58 +0000

Thanks for the link to the site Jocelyn… it is Stylin! (Did you see how I tried to be clever there?) ;-)

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:24:24 +0000

@ Doug

etsy.com/error.php?error_id=12 is what I get when I click your link. Do you have another site? Would love to see your work!

Also, got this email today, and thought some might enjoy the latest runway input through the link below. New colors, new designs…it always fascinates me.

style.com

Enjoy!