Comments on: Spice Beads and the Polymer Clay Inclusion Technique

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:10:10 +0000

@Marlene: No problem…you were pretty clear…it’s just that there were other topics going on, and I wanted to be sure I was answering the right question! Don’t worry, we’ve all been there with the “mistakes”, LOL! Using the grated clay can give you some cool stone effects, too. Have fun! ~Kat

PS: You mentioned a pile of “failed attempts”…just wanted to make sure you know that you don’t have to bake everything. If something doesn’t turn out, you can save the scrap clay in a container until you’re ready, and then use it for bead cores (the centers, where they will not be seen) or many other things, like texture plates, molds, etc.

By: Marlene

Marlene — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:18:08 +0000

@Phaedrakat: Yes, that is what I was talking about. My mind was befuddled as I was typing, and I should have been clearer. Thanks for the tip. Now I have a WHOLE lot of new inclusion materieal to use ;0).

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:30:02 +0000

@Marlene: Are you talking about baked clay “mistakes?” You can grate items that didn’t turn out like you wanted and use them as inclusions…works great! Or did you mean something else?

By: Marlene

Marlene — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:02:21 +0000

@Pamjern: I have read where others have used sand to include in their clay, so I would think small bits as you say of powdered or crushed natural stone would also work.
My question is about all those “mistakes” in my pile of failed attempts. Would crushing and using them as inclusions work?

By: Pamjern

Pamjern — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 03:24:01 +0000

Love these ideas! Did you or anyone you know of ever mix powdered or crushed natural stone into polymer clay and make a bead? Thanks

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:24:19 +0000

Thank you so much Denby for your very kind words!! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! Cindy Lietz's last blog post..Traditional Rosary Beads Very Different From Rose Petal Fimo Beads

By: denby

denby — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:25:15 +0000

How I love and look forward to your videos! After all the years I have been playing with clay, you have taught me so many new tricks! I love the spice information, never thought about using the old stuff for color and embellishment. Another brillant idea, thanks!

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making Tutorials

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Bead Making Tutorials — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:19:15 +0000

Diana, you're very welcome. Do let us know how they turn out!! Cindy Lietz's last blog post..Purple Beads for Purple Pendants and Jewelry - Sculpey Color Mixing

By: Diana Philpott

Diana Philpott — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:08:36 +0000

Thanks so much for your free tutorials. I have enjoyed them very much. I have been doing polymer clay beads for about a year and have had no one to show me other than some books I have bought. Your instructions are so easy to follow and I plan to make some beads now with the spices and can hardly wait to see how they turn out!

By: Cindy Lietz@Making Beads Course

Cindy Lietz@Making Beads Course — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:34:25 +0000

@Patricia: Thank you very much for your comments! Feel free to share your experience any time you wish. There are so many things we can all learn from each other!

@Katina: That you will have to experiment with. Since there is not much moisture in Rosemary it may not be a problem, 'wet' flowers and spices could 'boil' while baking and may develop air pockets.

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