Comments on: More About Mixing Polymer Clay Colors with a Summer Sunflower Theme http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/ "I learned by making mistakes... Now you don't have to." Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:20:15 -0800 hourly 1 By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Basics Course http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-2391 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Basics Course Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:26:14 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-2391 Kimberlee, I'm glad you liked it! Color is something that makes a big difference in making beads. If you continue to experiment and 'layer' on the knowledge from reading posts like these, you will have a good handle on color in no time! <em>Cindy Lietz's last blog post..<a href='http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/fimo-clay-premo-sculpey-cane-making-sculpting/180/' rel="nofollow">Fimo Clay, Premo, Sculpey - Which is Best for Cane Making + Sculpting</a></em> Kimberlee, I'm glad you liked it! Color is something that makes a big difference in making beads. If you continue to experiment and 'layer' on the knowledge from reading posts like these, you will have a good handle on color in no time!

Cindy Lietz's last blog post..Fimo Clay, Premo, Sculpey – Which is Best for Cane Making + Sculpting

]]> By: Kimberlee http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-2381 Kimberlee Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:23:38 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-2381 I loved reading this entry. It is helpful to see how you walked through your thought process in replicating the colors. It gives me an idea of where my instincts might be on the right track (using Cadmium Yellow and Transparent) and where I need to be more sophisticated (just black or white is not enough to keep from dulling colors) in my color mixing. I have not done a lot of mixing yet, but I'm getting more confident with the concepts and trial and error. I loved reading this entry. It is helpful to see how you walked through your thought process in replicating the colors. It gives me an idea of where my instincts might be on the right track (using Cadmium Yellow and Transparent) and where I need to be more sophisticated (just black or white is not enough to keep from dulling colors) in my color mixing. I have not done a lot of mixing yet, but I'm getting more confident with the concepts and trial and error.

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Making Beads with Polymer Clay http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-1815 Cindy Lietz@Making Beads with Polymer Clay Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:27:13 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-1815 <p>Brenda it is so good to hear you are putting the free videos to use and that you are starting to make beads that others are liking too! Whoo Hoo!</p> <p>There are so many tricks that would be good for you to learn, so that things like burning your beads can be avoided.</p> <p>At the risk of sounding self-promoting, what you really need to do is buy the<br /> <a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/crse/01-more.html" rel="nofollow">Polymer Clay Bead Making Course for Beginners</a>.</p> <p>In this Bead Making Primer you will learn:</p> <p>- What brands to buy to avoid problems down the road <br /> - What colors to get first and how to mix them <br /> - How to properly condition your clay to avoid bubbles <br /> - How to shape your beads using a variety of techniques <br /> - How to properly bake your beads, so they don't burn <br /> - Sanding techniques and tools <br /> - What finishes to use <br /> - A few beginner canes to make <br /> -And lots more!</p> <p>You will learn lots from my free materials and video newsletter but to really get the full value of what I can teach you, you will eventually need to purchase the courses.</p> <p>I am proud of you for selling you first piece of polymer clay jewelry! That rocks! So let's get to making some more!</p> Brenda it is so good to hear you are putting the free videos to use and that you are starting to make beads that others are liking too! Whoo Hoo!

There are so many tricks that would be good for you to learn, so that things like burning your beads can be avoided.

At the risk of sounding self-promoting, what you really need to do is buy the
Polymer Clay Bead Making Course for Beginners.

In this Bead Making Primer you will learn:

- What brands to buy to avoid problems down the road
- What colors to get first and how to mix them
- How to properly condition your clay to avoid bubbles
- How to shape your beads using a variety of techniques
- How to properly bake your beads, so they don't burn
- Sanding techniques and tools
- What finishes to use
- A few beginner canes to make
-And lots more!

You will learn lots from my free materials and video newsletter but to really get the full value of what I can teach you, you will eventually need to purchase the courses.

I am proud of you for selling you first piece of polymer clay jewelry! That rocks! So let's get to making some more!

]]> By: Brenda Estes http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-1650 Brenda Estes Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:14:09 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-1650 I am new at polymer clay bead making. The other day I sat and looked at all the different color of clays I have (which is the primary colors) and thought now what! So I took the yellow clay and kneaded it in my hand as I listened to a video on making marbled beads. It sounded easy so I tried it. The first ones I burnt in the toaster oven! Think heaven I did it outside on the patio! I didn't give up I started again. Made the same marbled beads again and some solid color yellow ones. The only thing I have made so far is some funny shaped beads. Hey, but they were MARBLED! But the other day I picked those beads to make a little bracelet and low and behold I sold the bracelet. So even my little lumpy first time beads were a hit! I am new at polymer clay bead making. The other day I sat and looked at all the different color of clays I have (which is the primary colors) and thought now what! So I took the yellow clay and kneaded it in my hand as I listened to a video on making marbled beads. It sounded easy so I tried it. The first ones I burnt in the toaster oven! Think heaven I did it outside on the patio! I didn't give up I started again. Made the same marbled beads again and some solid color yellow ones. The only thing I have made so far is some funny shaped beads. Hey, but they were MARBLED! But the other day I picked those beads to make a little bracelet and low and behold I sold the bracelet. So even my little lumpy first time beads were a hit!

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Beginner Bead Making http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-1245 Cindy Lietz@Beginner Bead Making Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:05:32 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-polymer-clay-colors-summer-sunflower-theme/132/#comment-1245 <p>Tell me, what is the hardest thing for you to figure out when it comes to mixing colors? </p> <p><em>Cindy's last blog post..<a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/how-to-scent-polymer-clay-poop-jewelry/133/" rel="nofollow">How to Scent Polymer Clay for a Jewelry Necklace Project</a></em></p> Tell me, what is the hardest thing for you to figure out when it comes to mixing colors?

Cindy's last blog post..How to Scent Polymer Clay for a Jewelry Necklace Project

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