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Inlay Technique for Polymer Clay Jewelry, Faux Bone Pendant [Q&A]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, February 11th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Handling | Comments (22)

Polymer Clay Inlay Pendant “I never had any interest in this type of inlay design before, but now… I need to know how!” ~Linda-K

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Most Asked Beginner Question… How To Bake Polymer Clay Properly

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 in Handling | Comments (34)

Baking Polymer Clay Beads “I am new to working with polymer clay and the biggest problem I have is with the baking process.” ~Shari-R

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Baking Polymer Clay Beads and Pendants – Tips for Awkward Shapes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 in Feature Guests, Finishing | Comments (53)

Polymer Clay Penant

“Help Cindy! Can you tell me if there is a special way I should bake this item?” ~Aims

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Shiny Beads – 6 Tips for Getting a Polymer Clay Gloss Finish

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, March 20th, 2009 in Finishing, Handling, Tools | Comments (28)

Shiny Polymer Clay

How To Get Your Polymer Clay Beads To Sparkle Like Glass:

One of the wonderful qualities about polymer clay is that it can be polished to a very glassy finish… if you use the proper techniques. Below are 6 tips to help make your beads shine. Read More→

Birthday Gift Ideas for Men – Faux Turquoise Polymer Clay Clock

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Musings-News | Comments (6)

Faux Turquoise Polymer Clay Clock

Do-It-Yourself Handcrafted Gift Idea To Showcase Your Polymer Clay Talents:

What sort of birthday present do you give an older fellow that has downsized his lifestyle for retirement? How about a faux turquoise clock… made Read More→

Making Polymer Clay Flower Beads For Your Spring Jewelry Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (9)

Cane Slice Flower Bead

How To Make Your Handmade Bead Jewelry Items Even More Desirable:

It’s only natural that springtime and flower jewelry designs go hand in hand. So it goes without saying that flower-shaped polymer clay beads should be popular at Read More→

Article Links | Instructions For Baking Polymer Clay Beads Properly

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, February 1st, 2009 in Finishing, Tools | Comments (17)

Baking Polymer Clay Properly

Do You Know How To Prevent Polymer Clay From Burning?

Lately I’ve noticed a lot of mis-information on other sites, about how to bake polymer clay beads and pendants. Now in most cases, it really isn’t the fault of the site owner, because they Read More→

Learn How to Make Polymer Clay Beads & Canes From Your Own Home

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Color Theory, Courses, Finishing, Handling, Promotions, Supplies, Techniques, Tools | Comments (37)

Winter Twigs

No Need To Go Out Into The Cold When You Can Learn All About Making Polymer Clay Beads Via The Web:

Look at the frost on these branches! Baby it’s cold outside! So why freeze your butt off driving to a class, when you can be Read More→

Is Your Polymer Clay Oven Making Your Beads All Dirty & Discolored?

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, January 10th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Finishing | Comments (14)

Polymer Clay Bleach Cleaning Technique

Now There Is Simple Solution. Martha Aleo of Ornamento Says To Use Bleach:

This morning while surfing (blog’s that is, not waves), I came across a simple polymer clay technique that I’ve never seen before. So simple in fact that it falls under Read More→

How To Polymer Clay Info Links | Round Beads, Best Brands, Baking

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, November 1st, 2008 in Supplies, Techniques, Tools | Comments (5)

Round Polymer Clay Beads

Sometimes You Just Need To Be Pointed In The Right Direction:

In my October 18 post I asked all of you to share your biggest challenges when it comes to working with polymer clay, making beads and designing beaded Read More→

Toner Photo Transfer Tutorial for Polymer Clay – Mistakes to Avoid

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Techniques | Comments (19)

Photo Transfer Onto Polymer Clay

Vid #78: Four Things NOT To Do With Your Image Transfer, Pendant Jewelry Projects:

Toner image transfers are fun and fairly easy to do if you follow the right steps. This inexpensive photo transfer method is done using regular photocopies or laser Read More→

Make Polymer Clay Pendants and Flat Beads Smooth and Bubble Free

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, September 21st, 2008 in Handling, Techniques, Tools | Comments (15)

Trapped Air Bubbles in Polymer Clay

Trapped Air in Your Polymer Clay Beads or Pendants Can Quickly Ruin a Piece of Jewelry:

There are a few tricks that you can do to prevent air from getting into your clay. Here are a few of them along with some tips for Read More→

Art Teachers Resources: 10 Tips for Polymer Clay Kids Craft Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, September 1st, 2008 in Bead Projects, Handling, Supplies | Comments (17)

Sculpey Club Penguin Sculpture

No need to “dumb down” polymer clay instructions for children. You’ll be amazed how quick they learn:

Q: Hello Cindy – Next week I begin teaching middle schoolers different craft techniques & I’m starting with Fimo Clay. Read More→

Sculpey Polymer Clay Tutorials – Baking Sculpey Clay Without Burning

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, August 30th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Finishing, Tools | Comments (50)

Baking Sculpey Without Burning

Vid #76: How to avoid burnt clay projects by using ceramic tiles to bake polymer clay instead of cookie sheets:

Today’s article is a perfect example of how you can learn from my mistakes. The burned clay shown in the photo Read More→

Fimo, Premo, Sculpey Clay Storage Ideas | Baking Polymer Clay Oven

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 in Handling, Supplies, Tools | Comments (17)

Your Questions Answered

1) Ideas for keeping your polymer clay tidy  and organized after the packages have been opened.

2) What kind of toaster oven is best for baking fimo clay and other PC brands? My kitchen oven is too big. Read More→

Dragonfly Pendant Jewelry Necklace – Fimo Rubber Stamping Techniques

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, August 1st, 2008 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Techniques | Comments (12)

Dragon Fly Pendant Jewelry

Polymer clay instructions: How to transform an embarrassing Fimo pendant mistake, into a beautiful piece of dragonfly jewelry, inked with a rubber stamp design:

Sometimes mistakes can be a beautiful thing! Let me Read More→

Slicing Fimo Nail Art Canes | Sculpey Polymer Clay Cake Toppers

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, July 28th, 2008 in Cane Work, Handling | Comments (21)

Your Questions Answered

1) How to cut super thin fimo cane slices for fingernail art designs, from polymer clay canes that are already baked.

2) Need some advice on making a cute cake topper decoration out of sculpey clay (also know as sculpy and sculpty)? Read More→

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