Comments on: Polymer Clay Tutorial | Use Cane Slices To Make Pattern Backgrounds

By: Cindy Lietz@Covering Glass Vases with Polymer Clay

Cindy Lietz@Covering Glass Vases with Polymer Clay — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:12:29 +0000

Hi Brenda – Yes you can cover glass vases in clay. Although it is not something I do much, other clayers do it all the time. But not all glass is made the same, or has the same properties. So my suggestion would be to first test bake the vase without the clay, at your normal clay baking temperature (unless of course the vase is a one-of-a-kind heirloom… in which case you had better ask a glass expert to be real safe).

Always start glass in a cold oven and then after baking, turn off oven and let it cool down in the oven. No ice water!! Glass hates quick temp changes. Thicker glass works best and don’t use lead crystal because the metal in the glass causes problems in heat.

By: Brenda M

Brenda M — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:59:31 +0000

Does anyone know if you can bake background sheets on glass vases? If so what temp and how long.. I was asked to make this for a gift.

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 01:33:53 +0000

@Pat Rozman: I think your way is best for less distortion in the dots, a one to one ratio. Using the ball stylus for depressions, you can add dots or bullseye canes in for more color. Roll these in by hand using an acrylic roller, or use a spoon to run over the top of a sheet of waxed deli paper, to mush in the design.

These sheets are tough to make, the size and shape of consistency is important to getting the proper effect. Always make sure you are using well conditioned and warmed clay and do not stop….go from sheet to object. Less bubbles more sticky. Best of luck. Love that look.

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:26:50 +0000

@Pat Rozman: The video intro above is to Cindy’s tutorial which uses cane slices to make background sheets. You could make a polka-dotted sheet with a dotted cane. Are you familiar with canes at all?

By: Pat Rozman

Pat Rozman — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:47:25 +0000

Do you have a technique for making polka dot sheets. I usually make my sheets by cutting out dots and inserting another color dot of the same size. I was wondering if there is another way of doing this.

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Projects

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Projects — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:58:41 +0000

NEW PHOTOS JUST ADDED: Hello to Everyone, Some new Spotlight project pictures that relate to the topic of this page (Patterned Background Sheets), have just been added in another post. They were submitted by Carole Holt. The link by my name will take you to where you can see them, along with a bit of a write up. Hopefully they will inspire you to achieve great things with your own polymer clay projects.

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay & Wire Work

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay & Wire Work — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:24:12 +0000

@Lynn – thanks for your comment. Hopefully your mom is in good spirits these days.

**PHOTOS ADDED: Some project pictures of clay fabric, copper bezel jewelry have just been added to a Spotlight Feature showcasing Melinda Herron. She is a member who is very much appreciated here at this supportive polymer clay community. Click on the “Polymer Clay and Wire Work” link by my name to have a look.

By: lynn watts

lynn watts — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:13:31 +0000

Hello Everyone, I use the clay fabric sheet to cover items such as the altoid tins , bottles(liquor), plates etc. When I worked at Motels alot of people left liquor bottles. Some were so pretty(shape) I rinsed and took them home. Not any more cause I take care of my Mom,whom is a cancer (lung) survivor. I quit work first to take care of my husband’s Grandmother for a year then my Mom needed me. Lynn Watts

By: Cindy Lietz@Pillow Beads Tutorial

Cindy Lietz@Pillow Beads Tutorial — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:47:09 +0000

Thanks so much Mary, for posting your comment and sharing your thoughts with everyone. When you get a bit of spare time, you might want to try your hand at cane making too. It’s really not all that hard… at least with the way I teach it :-)

I think you hit the nail on the head about feeling the satisfaction of making your own beads. It really is such a great feeling! And the other big benefit is that you can keep your designs exclusive to you.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:14:27 +0000

I just purchased this back issue and I love the clay background pattern techniques. I had some Halloween canes and made some pillow beads out of the pattern. They came out so awesome. I’m having so much fun and catching on quite quickly. It’s very satisfying to know that I made the beads I use making the design. OK, I do not make the canes, I do buy them from Etsy, woopes. Having a Jewelry business I have to pick and choose what I can make myself. I will however, buy a rock tumbler soon. Thanks for all you knowledge, Mary