Comments on: Large Round Beads for Jewelry Making Projects – Polymer Clay Tips

By: Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz

Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:56:53 +0000

I’m sorry Lisa but I don’t work with PMC so I don’t have any kiln suggestions for you. Maybe someone else will pop in and give you a recommendation.

By: Lisa Potter

Lisa Potter — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:48:27 +0000

Can anyone suggest a good kiln to use with PMC. I don’t want to over buy more kiln than I need. Been looking on line, but too many. I feel like a bing commercial.

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Wed, 05 May 2010 08:03:54 +0000

I love Lynn’s idea here with the Gel Pens! I have some that do not write very well, so taking them apart and repurposing the ink is the perfect way to make sure they don’t go to waste. Thanks!

By: Cindy Lietz@Alcohol Ink with Polymer Clay

Cindy Lietz@Alcohol Ink with Polymer Clay — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 22:07:28 +0000

Lynn what a clever idea! How resourceful and non-wasteful you are to think of using the ink from your gel pens!!

I have done some cool ‘transfers’ by drawing on paper with gel pens then laying face down on some clay and burnishing until the drawing transfered. So I was aware of the ink being compatible.

But I never would have thought of removing ink from the pen and adding it to the clay. That is really cool! Thanks for sharing your idea!

By: lynn watts

lynn watts — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 05:30:09 +0000

I would like to share how i colored some of my clay which was translucent. I had bought a lot of the gel pens when they came to be a hot item, i soon found i could not get some of them to write. I proceeded to disassemble them, of course keeping every part from the pens themselves. Any who i took the tube with the ink and blew into one end til some ink came out on the clay. If you mix by hand use gloves, or you can use your pasta machine. Be sure to clean the rollers when you change colors. They make some very pretty colors along the pastel range. The other parts of the pens i will use some where. I have a tri-bead roller and some other rollers and those colors make pretty beads. Hope some of you can use this idea, thanks for letting me share. Lynn watts

By: Cindy Lietz@How To Make Large Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy Lietz@How To Make Large Polymer Clay Beads — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:59:47 +0000

Paula, I am actually not familiar with Seth’s technique of using marble powder, so I’m afraid I can’t help you with that.

I do have a technique for making large beads by covering tinfoil balls with regular polymer clay like Fimo or Premo. If you click the link by my name it will take you to that post.

As far as water color sticking to your clay… The problem with water colors is that there isn’t much pigment or binders in them, I’m not surprised they won’t stick to the clay.

Use acrylic paint or alcohol ink instead. If you want either of them to look more watery, water them down with Future Floor Finish that should get you the look you want.

If you need more help, just ask.

By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 22:00:31 +0000

I am also trying to make large beads and am having a hell of a time. I am using styrofoam and then covering with clay but I think I have the wrong clay.I am trying Seth Savarick’s technique but it is not working. I am following his directions working with marble powder and the recipe is not getting me what it’s supposed to. I don’t think he has the right proportions down. And then when the marble mix is thick enough to dip the clay balls in, then getting them off the stick breaks the bead coating. Lots of trouble….I’m frustrated. Also, some clay is not taking the water color I am dabbing on, it’s not soaking in. Any pointers, would help. I am on my way to Tucson and will go to the Clay Party and hopefully get some info….

By: Cindy Lietz@How To Polymer Clay - Info Links

Cindy Lietz@How To Polymer Clay - Info Links — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 23:54:11 +0000

I’ve been working with the clay for awhile Elizabeth. With practice you will get good at it too! Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:28:55 +0000

i love your beading its pretty im not as good as you are you a professional?

By: Cindy Lietz@Fingerprints Polymer Clay

Cindy Lietz@Fingerprints Polymer Clay — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:44:56 +0000

I’m so glad you found this blog Michelle! Hopefully found the finger print info you needed but if not, click on the link beside my name for more info.