Comments on: Polymer Clay Tutorial | Lace and Ink Texture Technique [VIDEO] http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/ "Make What You Love... Love What You Make!" Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:54:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Jewelry Projects http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-33800 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Jewelry Projects Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:52:31 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-33800 <strong>NEW PHOTOS JUST ADDED:</strong> <img src="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/images/blog/2010-04/17-polymer-clay-jewelry-by-carole-holt-3.jpg" border="0" alt="Polymer Clay Jewelry Projects" hspace="0" width="255" height="188" align="left" /> Hello to Everyone, Some new Spotlight project pictures that relate to the topic of this page (Lace and Ink Technique), 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. NEW PHOTOS JUST ADDED:

Polymer Clay Jewelry Projects

Hello to Everyone,

Some new Spotlight project pictures that relate to the topic of this page (Lace and Ink Technique), 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 Lace and Ink Technique http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-31572 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Lace and Ink Technique Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:18:41 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-31572 <strong>NEW PHOTOS ADDED:</strong> Hi Guys, <img src="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/images/blog/2010-03/05-polymer-clay-projects.jpg" border="0" alt="Polymer Clay Projects" hspace="0" width="255" height="188" align="left" /> Some new project pictures that relate to the topic of this page (Lace and Ink), have just been added in another post. The link by my name will take you to where you can see full size photos along with descriptions and stories about each one. NEW PHOTOS ADDED:
Hi Guys,

Polymer Clay Projects

Some new project pictures that relate to the topic of this page (Lace and Ink), have just been added in another post. The link by my name will take you to where you can see full size photos along with descriptions and stories about each one.

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30297 Phaedrakat Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:17:49 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30297 @Cindy. Thanks~ I'm new to "posting" in blogs, so I'm trying to find a way to shorten my thoughts. My comments look like I'm long-winded! @Cindy. Thanks~ I’m new to “posting” in blogs, so I’m trying to find a way to shorten my thoughts. My comments look like I’m long-winded!

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Hollow Pillow Beads http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30291 Cindy Lietz@Hollow Pillow Beads Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:25:59 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30291 @Phaedrekat - You definitely do not have to apologize for the comments you are adding. Pointing people to helpful resources here at the site; answering questions that come up; and just generally being involved in the conversations is exactly what community is all about. You are an invaluable benefit to everyone here. @Phaedrekat – You definitely do not have to apologize for the comments you are adding. Pointing people to helpful resources here at the site; answering questions that come up; and just generally being involved in the conversations is exactly what community is all about. You are an invaluable benefit to everyone here.

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30281 Phaedrakat Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:30:40 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30281 I've been reading a lot of the old posts, and I thought I'd read something about the hollow beads. I found the page -- Sue recommends adding <a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/coolest-polymer-clay-jewelry-making-tutorials/6552/#comment-27441">hollow focal beads</a> to Cindy's "to-do list" here: Aims talks about how she uses <a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/coolest-polymer-clay-jewelry-making-tutorials/6552/#comment-27492">extruded clay</a> to hide the joins a few comments after that, Sue explains her technique for sanding/gluing these <a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/coolest-polymer-clay-jewelry-making-tutorials/6552/#comment-27511">hollow beads</a> a few more comments down the page. She also mentions an alternate method where the bead is domed on one side and flat on the other. Sorry for so many comments -- looks like I'm trying to "take over!" Scary! I'll try to keep it short~ I’ve been reading a lot of the old posts, and I thought I’d read something about the hollow beads. I found the page — Sue recommends adding hollow focal beads to Cindy’s “to-do list” here:

Aims talks about how she uses extruded clay to hide the joins a few comments after that,

Sue explains her technique for sanding/gluing these hollow beads a few more comments down the page. She also mentions an alternate method where the bead is domed on one side and flat on the other.

Sorry for so many comments — looks like I’m trying to “take over!” Scary! I’ll try to keep it short~

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30277 Phaedrakat Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:32:45 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30277 @Carole: The hollow lentils are usually made by using a mold of some sort, like a metal paint palette, escargot/deviled egg tray, or you can even use a light bulb. You make patterned sheet(s) and then cut out same-size circles of clay. You bake the shapes on the upside-down tray (or lightbulb.) After baking, the edges need to be sanded down flat so that they match up right against each other with no gap. Then just glue the two sides together. If you don't want to sand, or want a different look, you can run a little snake or extruded shape of clay around the edges where the halves meet. (You would use liquid clay as glue to join them.) Then bake again. (I've read some people put a little ball of scrap clay between the halves before re-baking so that they don't "sag".) I think I saw someone's comment about this on another page. I'll post the link here if I find it. Otherwise, let me know if you want to know more about the top method. I have made beads like this a few times. You can make a good-sized bead with very little clay. @Carole: The hollow lentils are usually made by using a mold of some sort, like a metal paint palette, escargot/deviled egg tray, or you can even use a light bulb. You make patterned sheet(s) and then cut out same-size circles of clay. You bake the shapes on the upside-down tray (or lightbulb.) After baking, the edges need to be sanded down flat so that they match up right against each other with no gap. Then just glue the two sides together.

If you don’t want to sand, or want a different look, you can run a little snake or extruded shape of clay around the edges where the halves meet. (You would use liquid clay as glue to join them.) Then bake again. (I’ve read some people put a little ball of scrap clay between the halves before re-baking so that they don’t “sag”.)

I think I saw someone’s comment about this on another page. I’ll post the link here if I find it. Otherwise, let me know if you want to know more about the top method. I have made beads like this a few times. You can make a good-sized bead with very little clay.

]]> By: carolyn http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30273 carolyn Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:32:02 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30273 How do you do a 'hollow' lentil bead so that you have different patterns on each side as you show in your intro? How do you do a ‘hollow’ lentil bead so that you have different patterns on each side as you show in your intro?

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30206 Phaedrakat Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:38:12 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30206 I did this technique again, this time using a more "polyester" type lace than the first time around. I liked this better, because I used a lot less ink. The first lace I used had a beautiful pattern, but it had more of a "cotton" feel to it, so it absorbed more ink. Anyway, I was able to ink this polyester lace very quickly, so it's faster, too. Love this technique! I did this technique again, this time using a more “polyester” type lace than the first time around. I liked this better, because I used a lot less ink. The first lace I used had a beautiful pattern, but it had more of a “cotton” feel to it, so it absorbed more ink. Anyway, I was able to ink this polyester lace very quickly, so it’s faster, too. Love this technique!

]]> By: Phaedrakat http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30158 Phaedrakat Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:17:02 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30158 Hi Laurel: I looked at you website--you have some really pretty jewelry! I laughed on your links page where you said that polymer wasn't addictive...it would only keep you from getting housework done. How true that is! Have fun! I just realized I never commented on this video. Not sure why, because I loved it! I grabbed some lace and ink & got started right away. I did have a small problem though. But it was because I used some high-density metallic pigment ink I had just purchased.The ink was on clearance, so I thought "what the heck." (I'm still hoping it was a good buy, just not for this project.) The high-density ink took way too long to dry (even after some blotting and quick bursts with my heat gun. I didn't want to end up curing the sheet before I could do anything with it, so...) I ended up setting my sheet aside, along with the lace & offending ink, and starting over with new lace & different ink. This time, success! Just as the tutorial said. This reminds me, though. I have that metallic-lacey clay laying on my "unfinished" shelf. I'd better get back to it and see if that crazy ink ever dried! Thank you, Cindy. Another great tutorial with multiple uses! Hi Laurel: I looked at you website–you have some really pretty jewelry! I laughed on your links page where you said that polymer wasn’t addictive…it would only keep you from getting housework done. How true that is! Have fun!

I just realized I never commented on this video. Not sure why, because I loved it! I grabbed some lace and ink & got started right away. I did have a small problem though. But it was because I used some high-density metallic pigment ink I had just purchased.The ink was on clearance, so I thought “what the heck.” (I’m still hoping it was a good buy, just not for this project.) The high-density ink took way too long to dry (even after some blotting and quick bursts with my heat gun. I didn’t want to end up curing the sheet before I could do anything with it, so…) I ended up setting my sheet aside, along with the lace & offending ink, and starting over with new lace & different ink. This time, success! Just as the tutorial said. This reminds me, though. I have that metallic-lacey clay laying on my “unfinished” shelf. I’d better get back to it and see if that crazy ink ever dried!

Thank you, Cindy. Another great tutorial with multiple uses!

]]> By: Tina Adams http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-30128 Tina Adams Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:23:03 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=7884#comment-30128 Very cool, will be trying this one soon ! Very cool, will be trying this one soon !

]]>