Comments on: Polymer Clay Tutorial | Rose Bead Part 2 | Sculpted Flower Beads

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Zebra Print Earrings

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Zebra Print Earrings — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:39:28 +0000

That is so cool Judy! Thank you so much for sharing that story. The passion for polymer clay can go in so many creative different directions :-)

By: Judy M

Judy M — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:35:29 +0000

Just have to say that I made my most successful roses, after years of making them in sugar paste, after watching your rose tutorials. And my nephew loved the resulting earrings I made for him to give to his girlfriend for their first anniversary – young love, eh?

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Sculpted Rose

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Sculpted Rose — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:53:45 +0000

**PHOTOS ADDED: Some project pictures have just been added to a Spotlight Feature showcasing Melinda Herron, a member who is very much appreciated here at this supportive polymer clay community. Click on the “Polymer Clay Sculpted Rose” link by my name above to have a look.

By: Cindy Lietz@Wire Wrapped Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Wire Wrapped Jewelry — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:25:35 +0000

That’s a good idea Jamie to use the paintbrush for cleaning the flowers. I use soap and water on my pieces too. Since the clay can be sanded in water, they can be washed without harm.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:33:43 +0000

I use a soft wet paintbrush to clean my delicate polymer clay pieces and then I let them air dry. Dish soap diluted in warm water works well for most situations, and the brush gets into all the little nooks and crannies. A quick rinse with the same brush using clear water is sufficient to remove the soap. For less delicate pieces the same solution applies, except I use a soft cloth. XOXO Jamie

By: Ken H.

Ken H. — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:38:10 +0000

What about canned air for cleaning, the kind used for electronics?

By: Jocelyn

Jocelyn — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:17:50 +0000

Laurel, thanks so for the suggestion. Think the seed beads must be part of the centers for these beach roses to really make them pop. Being a former beader, I have tons of different sizes, finishes, and colors to choose from, and thanks to Cindy’s videos, I now can figure out how to keep them in place after baking.

Question for you all. These roses are display objects, and as all things do, get dusty. How do you folks clean your polymer clay art roses?

Do you just dunk and swish them in water and let them dry, or do you use a duster brush, or do you use a cleaning compound or liquid?

Would appreciate any input on this and thanks in advance.

By: Cindy Lietz@Rose Bead Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Rose Bead Jewelry — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:49:56 +0000

**PHOTOS ADDED: Some project pictures have just been added to a Spotlight Feature showcasing Tania, a member who is very much appreciated here at this supportive polymer clay community. Click on the “Rose Bead Jewelry” link by my name above to have a look.

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Color Recipes - Tuscan Pottery

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Color Recipes - Tuscan Pottery — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:27:13 +0000

Ooooo great ideas guys! Do send pics when you end up making them!

By: Laurel

Laurel — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:33:38 +0000

Jocelyn: I might use little itty bitty sead beads to texture around the middle edge. That might look cool. I love wild roses too. If you and Jamie make some, let us see how they turn out.