April 10, 2008

Lentil Beads From Scrap Polymer Clay - A Suprise Everytime

Lentil Beads

Vid #56: About Using Scrap Polymer Clay To Make Unique Lentil Bead Designs:

If you're like me, you probably have a big ball of unbaked clay made up of scraps left over from previous projects. I love making lentil beads from this scrap clay because you never quite know how the design will turn out.

One thing to keep in mind when rolling any polymer clay lentil bead, is that the colors will swirl and mix together. Excessive swirling leads to what I call blended muds. Some of these blends can be beautiful if the right primary colors are used. On the other hand, there's also been times when my muds have not been very attractive.

Not to worry though. Because less-than-attractive muddy lentils can be used as a base bead for applying your cane slices to. But I'll leave that discussion for another day.Cindy Lietz, The Polymer Clay Tutor


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"Scrap Clay Lentil Beads" Video Description: The full version of this tutorial is available in my Beads and Beading Membership Club. Making lentil beads from scrap clay is kind of like grabbing a handful of munchies from the party mix bowl. Every time it's going to turn out a little bit different. This lesson is part of my on-going series about how to make use of every last bit of your polymer clay. Nothing should ever end up in the trash.

Filed under 02: Tools, 05: Techniques, 06: Bead Shapes by Cindy Lietz

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April 11, 2008

Cindy Lietz from Checkerboard Cane @ 5:10 pm

The sheet of acrylic plexiglas I use to roll the lentil bead in this video came as an accessory with my AMACO Bead Rack.

Cindy's last blog post..Amaco Tri Bead Roller - How To Make it Work Right

May 30, 2008

Garnie @ 3:29 pm

Really cool, Cindy…I love surprises, un-planned results ..that's one of the neatest things about this medium.! Thanks for all your help!

May 31, 2008

Cindy Lietz from Polymer Clay Bead Making Course @ 8:46 am

It is one of the neatest things about this medium Garnie! Thank you for your comments.

Cindy Lietz's last blog post..A Super Handy Polymer Clay Tool - The Food Processor

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