Comments on: Polymer Clay Techniques – The Skinner Blend Plug

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Thu, 27 May 2010 08:40:40 +0000

@Tina Adams: Funny, this was brought up a couple days ago. I re-posted it on the Zebra Cane Tutorial page, to see how many people might be interested. Cindy has now added it to her "list" of tutes (the ones she's thinking of creating for us.) Perhaps we'll be seeing a new "landscape" around here soon! ;~D

By: Tina Adams

Tina Adams — Wed, 26 May 2010 20:33:53 +0000

Cindy, have you ever thought of doing a landscape cane tutorial ? I would love to see how YOU do it ! Really enjoy your work and thanks so much. Take care, Tina

By: Cindy Lietz@Video Problems

Cindy Lietz@Video Problems — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:28:24 +0000

Hi jwc,

First off, thanks for your kind words about the new members library. I’m so glad you are benefiting from it.

Now in regards to the video 002-3 issue in the members area, I checked on a several machines to make sure the problem is not actually with the video itself. The video is running fine on all of my tests.

The way you have described the situation is something that is most common for those who use the Internet Explorer web browser (I use FireFox and would encourage you to do the same… it is much more friendly when it comes to watching Internet Video).

Anyways, the ‘video problems’ link by my name above, will take you to a page with a long list of possible things you can do to address the issue you are seeing. Because it is an issue that’s happening on your local computer, unfortunately there isn’t anything I can do on my end to fix it… except of course to provide you with that ‘video problems’ help file for you or a techie friend to refer to. Trust me though, the problem you are seeing is definitely curable.

By: jwc

jwc — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:58:50 +0000

Trying to watch the Private: Video 002-3: Skinner Blend Plug and about 20 seconds in it stops and the message “buffering video…” appears and the video will not move past that point. Tried refreshing the page, same results. What do I need to do to see this video?

Cindy, just joined as a paid member for both new and historical information. This site is fantastic and I am thrilled with what I have seen so far. You are an excellent teacher, and some of the followup suggestions and hints in the comments section from others are equally great.

Thank you.

By: Cindy Lietz@Basics for Making Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy Lietz@Basics for Making Polymer Clay Beads — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 17:57:13 +0000

Ed that is a cool idea! I had to think about it for a few minutes to get what you meant, but now I get it. Sounds like it works really well!

That would make a great video cause some people might not be able to visulaize what you are saying about how it works. When I give it a try, I'll have to film the process and definitely give you a big shout out for taking the time to share this valuable tip.

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By: Ed

Ed — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:42:14 +0000

Hi Cindy,
This is an idea that I had when I started to make long narrow skinner blends for plugs. I was having trouble controling the long thin sheet of clay as it came out of my pasta machaine. First I cut a dowel about 3 inches longer than my machine rollers. Second I cut a piece of freezer wrap 4 feet long and 1/2 inch narrower than the length of the rollers (this was 48″ X 9 1/2). Third I taped one of the narrow ends of the freezer wrap to the dowel and rolled it up on the dowel. Now when I’m going to need better control I place the free end of the wrap through the machine, between the legs, and pull the wrap about 3″ to the front. I start the clay through the pasta machine just like normal but when the clay touches the paper I pull the paper forward with the clay. All this lets me have more control of how the clay leaves the machine and because the clay is on the paper, my claying area has as so much stuff on it, I can just lay it on top of everything.
Love the vids can always use help with new things.

By: Cindy Lietz@How to Make Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy Lietz@How to Make Polymer Clay Beads — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:00:27 +0000

Kim C. If you butt your clay up to one side it helps. Also start at the largest setting and go thinner only one setting at a time. If you try to skip some settings, the block tends to distort. Another trick is to hold your finger in the rollers at the width you want the clay to be. (Don't worry your fingers are too big to get caught in the rollers.) This can be a little awkward because you have the crank the handle while doing this, but it can work if you go slow. Cindy Lietz's last blog post..Dragonfly Pendant Jewelry Necklace - Fimo Rubber Stamping Techniques

By: Kim C.

Kim C. — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:22:16 +0000

Hi Cindy,

How do you get the skinner blend to come out so even at the thinnest setting. Mine never come out of the pasta machine that straight.

By: Cindy Lietz@Bead Making How To

Cindy Lietz@Bead Making How To — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:13:15 +0000

Thank You Zoe! There are really a lot of cool complex canes that involve using a Skinner Blend Plug, so practice getting good at making them. That will help you when the new cane courses are finally available.

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By: Zoe Kessler

Zoe Kessler — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:06:49 +0000

Great video Cindy! Can’t wait to see what you do with the plug. Have a good one! Zoe