Comments on: Polymer Clay Tutorial | Rubber Stamp Textured Beads and Pendants http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/ "I learned by making mistakes... Now you don't have to." Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:47:06 -0700 hourly 1 By: Jamie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-20341 Jamie Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:28:11 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-20341 Awwww Im blushing here! I just feel very lucky I found you all. I so look forward to all your postings, and love you and your hubby for making this site possible. You give us all so much just by providing this forum. The videos and how to's are the icing on the cake! XOXO Jamie :* Awwww Im blushing here! I just feel very lucky I found you all. I so look forward to all your postings, and love you and your hubby for making this site possible. You give us all so much just by providing this forum. The videos and how to's are the icing on the cake! XOXO Jamie :*

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Faux Raku Polymer Clay Techniques http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-20338 Cindy Lietz@Faux Raku Polymer Clay Techniques Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:50:59 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-20338 Your husband sounds like a dear man, Jamie. You two are blessed to have each other... Just as we are blessed to have you here! :-) Your husband sounds like a dear man, Jamie. You two are blessed to have each other… Just as we are blessed to have you here! :-)

]]> By: Jamie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-20330 Jamie Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:06:18 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-20330 Thanks again Jocelyn. He's not a bad patient either in spite of the pain he is in. He could be a grouchy bear like some I have taken care of. But he always tries not to be. And he always tries to get me something special to say thank you for helping him through these. Not that he has to, but I couldnt stop him if I tried. The last surgery he had he got me this very nice countertop convection oven just for baking my clay in. This time he bought me the double barrel tumbler I mentioned in another post. And hes always very supportive of my interest in crafts, even after 29 years! So Im pretty lucky to have him too. XOXO Jamie Thanks again Jocelyn. He's not a bad patient either in spite of the pain he is in. He could be a grouchy bear like some I have taken care of. But he always tries not to be. And he always tries to get me something special to say thank you for helping him through these. Not that he has to, but I couldnt stop him if I tried. The last surgery he had he got me this very nice countertop convection oven just for baking my clay in. This time he bought me the double barrel tumbler I mentioned in another post. And hes always very supportive of my interest in crafts, even after 29 years! So Im pretty lucky to have him too. XOXO Jamie

]]> By: Jocelyn http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-20321 Jocelyn Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:56:50 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-20321 @ Jamie What a lucky man to have you for a wife. And a nurse to boot! So glad to hear he has good medical care and is healing well, despite being a diabetic. That's your work, girl, LOL! @ Jamie

What a lucky man to have you for a wife. And a nurse to boot!

So glad to hear he has good medical care and is healing well, despite being a diabetic. That's your work, girl, LOL!

]]> By: Jamie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-20203 Jamie Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:40:04 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-20203 Thank you both for your concern, and thanks too for the extra hugs and kisses Cindy. Can never have enough of those! He is doing much better now and in a lot less pain than before. You are right about the surgeries Jocelyn. Without them he would be in a wheelchair by now. But he has a very good doctor and he is very optimistic that this should do the trick. For his back at least. Hubby has degenerative joint disorder too, and has had both arms done at shoulder, elbow and wrist. He has had 6 back surgeries and both knees replaced. All have been successful and relieved his pain. Other than a couple incidents of infection because he is diabetic, he always bounces back pretty quick. He hates to lay in bed so he is up and about almost immediately. Even though I wish he would take it a little slower. Im a nurse by training so he is in good hands, but he doesnt always listen to me. The only trouble on the horizon now might be the hips. But we will cross that bridge when we get to it. I will pass on all your good thoughts and Im sure he sends a big thank you to you both. XOXO Jamie Thank you both for your concern, and thanks too for the extra hugs and kisses Cindy. Can never have enough of those! He is doing much better now and in a lot less pain than before. You are right about the surgeries Jocelyn. Without them he would be in a wheelchair by now. But he has a very good doctor and he is very optimistic that this should do the trick. For his back at least. Hubby has degenerative joint disorder too, and has had both arms done at shoulder, elbow and wrist. He has had 6 back surgeries and both knees replaced. All have been successful and relieved his pain. Other than a couple incidents of infection because he is diabetic, he always bounces back pretty quick. He hates to lay in bed so he is up and about almost immediately. Even though I wish he would take it a little slower. Im a nurse by training so he is in good hands, but he doesnt always listen to me. The only trouble on the horizon now might be the hips. But we will cross that bridge when we get to it. I will pass on all your good thoughts and Im sure he sends a big thank you to you both. XOXO Jamie

]]> By: Jocelyn http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-20194 Jocelyn Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:43:46 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-20194 @ Jamie How's hubby doing now? Was the surgery successful? @ Cindy Love these success stories post surgery and so glad for your Dad. My brother was overdosed on steroids as treatment for a massive bleed during a bout of ulcerative colitis about 20 years ago. Unfortunately it shut down blood supply to his joints and they began to dissolve, incredibly painful. Since then, he has had two shoulder replacements (both sides), two hip replacements (both sides) and is now having surgery shortly for his third set of knee replacements. All were marvelously successful, and due to his overall excellent health and workouts, he was able to walk out of the hospital with no rehab at all. I am also sure his success was insured by having the work done by top notch ortho surgeons who handle the name athletes in both the North and the South. Wish more folks would consider this surgery and earlier. For most, it means freedom from pain and a much fuller life. @ Jamie

How's hubby doing now? Was the surgery successful?

@ Cindy

Love these success stories post surgery and so glad for your Dad. My brother was overdosed on steroids as treatment for a massive bleed during a bout of ulcerative colitis about 20 years ago. Unfortunately it shut down blood supply to his joints and they began to dissolve, incredibly painful.

Since then, he has had two shoulder replacements (both sides), two hip replacements (both sides) and is now having surgery shortly for his third set of knee replacements.

All were marvelously successful, and due to his overall excellent health and workouts, he was able to walk out of the hospital with no rehab at all. I am also sure his success was insured by having the work done by top notch ortho surgeons who handle the name athletes in both the North and the South.

Wish more folks would consider this surgery and earlier. For most, it means freedom from pain and a much fuller life.

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Graffiti Beads http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-19783 Cindy Lietz@Graffiti Beads Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:59:43 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-19783 So glad to have you back Jamie! Happy that your husband is doing well. My Dad has had two back surgeries and a hip surgery over this past year and now that he has healed up, he's bouncing around like Tigger again! It is so great what they can do for people now. Hope your husband heals quick and is no longer in pain. It is sad to see the ones you love hurting. It is such a pleasure to have you around here. We all missed you too! XOXOXOXOXO (a few extra hugs and kisses just for you!) So glad to have you back Jamie!

Happy that your husband is doing well. My Dad has had two back surgeries and a hip surgery over this past year and now that he has healed up, he's bouncing around like Tigger again!

It is so great what they can do for people now. Hope your husband heals quick and is no longer in pain. It is sad to see the ones you love hurting.

It is such a pleasure to have you around here. We all missed you too! XOXOXOXOXO (a few extra hugs and kisses just for you!)

]]> By: Jamie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-19510 Jamie Thu, 18 Jun 2009 05:19:39 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-19510 Any time I can help out Im glad to do it. Especially for someone who gives us all so much like you do Cindy. Sorry I havent been here more lately though. But hubby had surgery on his back on friday so Ive only just had time to answer some mail and peek at your blog. I didnt even get time to watch the new tut on friday! No worries though. Everything went well and he'll be back on his feet in no time. Then I'll be back same as always. Till then, miss you all. XOXO Jamie Any time I can help out Im glad to do it. Especially for someone who gives us all so much like you do Cindy. Sorry I havent been here more lately though. But hubby had surgery on his back on friday so Ive only just had time to answer some mail and peek at your blog. I didnt even get time to watch the new tut on friday! No worries though. Everything went well and he'll be back on his feet in no time. Then I'll be back same as always. Till then, miss you all. XOXO Jamie

]]> By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Rose Beads http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-19496 Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Rose Beads Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:05:17 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-19496 @Linda: Jamie did a beautiful job answering your question. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask! @Jamie: You are a doll for helping Linda like that! Been so busy haven't been able to keep up with all the questions. Thank you, thank you, thank you! @Linda: Jamie did a beautiful job answering your question. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask!

@Jamie: You are a doll for helping Linda like that! Been so busy haven't been able to keep up with all the questions. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

]]> By: Jamie http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-rubber-stamp-textured-beads-and-pendants/4298/#comment-19074 Jamie Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:05:14 +0000 http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4298#comment-19074 Hi Linda. I hope you dont mind if I answer your question. But first let me say that I dont believe there are any dumb questions. Only dumb mistakes made because you didnt ask. And I know all about little nipping puppies and kitties with sharp little claws that want to play with your ankles, LOL! I have a few of both! So, now for your question. In this particular video for the method Cindy is demonstrating, you would stamp the clay first, and then apply paint after it is baked and sanded to bring out your stamped design. Some other methods would have you apply ink or some other coloring medium to your stamp before pressing it into the clay, but for this style of bead you dont. I hope that helps to answer your question. XOXO Jamie Hi Linda. I hope you dont mind if I answer your question. But first let me say that I dont believe there are any dumb questions. Only dumb mistakes made because you didnt ask. And I know all about little nipping puppies and kitties with sharp little claws that want to play with your ankles, LOL! I have a few of both! So, now for your question. In this particular video for the method Cindy is demonstrating, you would stamp the clay first, and then apply paint after it is baked and sanded to bring out your stamped design. Some other methods would have you apply ink or some other coloring medium to your stamp before pressing it into the clay, but for this style of bead you dont. I hope that helps to answer your question. XOXO Jamie

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