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Mica Shift Polymer Clay Beads and SoftFlex Trios Beading Wire

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, November 30th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Supplies | Comments (10)

Trios Wire and Mica Shift Beads “Definitely would love more tutorials and ideas on wire jewelry designs.” ~Cheryl-H

SoftFlex Trios Beading Wire for Stringing Your Polymer Clay Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 in Supplies | Comments (14)

Softflex Trios Wire “It’s worth it to pay a little more or drive a little further for better quality beading wire.” ~Cindy-L

Charms Handmade Using Polymer Clay, Bead Wire, Crimps, Jump Rings

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, August 29th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (9)

Polymer Clay Charms

“Very Pretty! I can see them on hair slides or grips or similar. Or how about wine glass charms for parties?” ~Silverleaf

Beadalon Beading Wire vs Other Bead Wire | Jewelry Making Supplies

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, February 6th, 2009 in Supplies | Comments (4)

Beadalon Bead Stringing Wire

Not All Bead Stringing Wires Are Created Equal:

Lately I’ve been making a lot of custom beaded lanyards and eyeglass leashes for some customers who just keep ordering and ordering and ordering. I guess no one told them there Read More→

Beaded Book Thongs (Bookmarks) Made With Polymer Clay Dangle Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, December 26th, 2008 in Bead Projects, Musings-News | Comments (10)

Beaded Book Thong With Pirate Dangle Beads

Did You Know… Even Books Can Wear a Thong! OMG!

I just found out that my sweet innocent beaded bookmarks are also called book thongs! Who knew! I just recently got used to not referring to flip-flops as thongs, after many eye rolling and Read More→

How To Make a Beaded Bookmark with Polymer Clay Beads and Wire

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 in Bead Projects | Comments (16)

Beaded Bookmarks

Great for Teacher Gifts and Unique Stocking Stuffers!

A really simple and quick gift idea is to make a beaded book mark with beading wire and handmade polymer clay beads! I have been making these for my kids’ teachers for quite a few years now, Read More→

Buy Jewelry Making Supplies – 12 Shopping Tips for Polyclay Artists

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, June 29th, 2008 in Musings-News, Supplies, Tools | Comments (23)

Shopping for Jewelry Making Supplies at Michaels

Michaels, a great place to find jewelry findings and beading wire… if you know how to shop their aisles:

We’ve all been there… wandering the craft store aisles trying to find wire for beading & other important items to make jewelry Read More→

Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (8)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Brenda - Welcome to the community and thank you so much for taking the time to write those very kind words. Sharing feedback like...
  – Feb 08, 8:50 PM
- Brenda R says: Cindy, I have been doing crafts and art works for years. I’m 62 and just retired from my office job in December 2011. Last summer...
  – Feb 08, 5:36 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Beautiful quote Monique! Thanks for sharing!
  – Feb 08, 10:13 AM
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (25)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Hi Monique... I just added a second photo above, with some info about the dimensions... it was me that snapped these shots :-)
  – Feb 08, 7:41 PM
- Monique U says: Cindy, the colours and especially the translucency are so accurate! It's hard to believe they are made from clay. AWESOME!! Nice shot, too (Willow? Doug?)...
  – Feb 08, 4:33 PM
- Karonkay says: oh my goodness! they are beautiful.... You did such a great job. They do look perfect for this project! You have made my day. They...
  – Feb 08, 4:12 PM
Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (88)
- Monique U says: Natalie: I just wanted to add my best wishes for your convalescence. How we take for granted our good health and our freedom to get...
  – Feb 08, 5:14 PM
- Natalie H says: Not back with working with clay ... Hubby is going up net week.... Still not allowed to our any weight on left ankle... Can't do...
  – Feb 08, 3:38 PM
- Dixie Ann says: Natalie, I hope your doing better now with your ankle. It sounds like your back at your claying. I have been sick for a week...
  – Feb 08, 3:01 PM
Knotted Celtic Heart Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (31)
- Cherie says: So sorry you are not feeling good. Get a second opinion Brenda. Weill keep you in my prayers. Hugs
  – Feb 07, 1:01 PM
- Hope M says: Loved this tutorial! So many ways to incorporate it into different designs. And so simple! I just made one "steampunk" style!! Would have posted it...
  – Feb 07, 8:29 AM
- Catalina says: You are welcome, Willow. Keep up the great work!
  – Feb 06, 7:29 PM
Mirror Image Heart Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (32)
- Jocelyn says: Yep. LOL. One runs to do rough stuff (Lortone) and the vibrating tumbler does fine finish.
  – Feb 05, 11:13 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Linda, I would also like to add my warm welcome to our clay family! I am so glad that Jocelyn came in to say...
  – Feb 05, 9:04 AM
- Linda H says: Oh Jocelyn, You didn't hurt my feelings. I'm sorry if you got that impression. I was really pleased that someone replied, and I was just...
  – Feb 05, 4:41 AM
Polymer Art Therapy - Changing Lives | 5th Friday Video Comments (90)
- Kimberly Idalski says: How has Polymer Clay changed my life. Wow, in so many many ways. In 2005 i was in a near fatal car accident, I have...
  – Feb 04, 11:00 AM
- DJ says: So many stories, and incredibly brave people sharing...can't imagine what it must be like to tackle physical pain in order to create. I'm very fortunate...
  – Feb 03, 4:46 PM
- Michelle L says: My husband tells people that I "play with play dough every day and it makes her happy!" A day where I don't spend at least...
  – Feb 02, 8:18 PM
Ivy Leaf Palette | Polymer Clay Color Recipes Comments (21)
- Cherie says: Great idea! Have to get some marbles.
  – Feb 01, 11:22 AM
- Jocelyn says: I would also like to have some tutoring on how to construct pieces. My hands are bad and I obsess to get the object of...
  – Feb 01, 6:19 AM
- Cherie says: That would be awesome Cindy!. I love designing jewelry but once in a while i feel I just need to look at an idea to...
  – Jan 30, 11:01 AM
Halloween Pirate Cane Part-1 | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (58)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Hi Pauline - From both Cindy and myself... a big welcome to you. It sounds like you have a very positive outlook on life... so...
  – Jan 31, 8:35 PM
- Pauline D Duke says: Thank you so much Elaine: I have quite a collection of her Newsletters, I am so impressed at how organized they are- I am truly...
  – Jan 31, 4:02 PM
- Elaine Faulks says: Hi MountainMaMaDuke (Pauline) Welcome from us all. It takes a certain courage to take the plunge and become a member, especially if you don't swim...
  – Jan 31, 10:54 AM
Dogwood Flower Pendant Project | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Michelle L says: I ended up making 15 dogwood blossoms today - white, pink, yellow, brown, and copper! What fun, what fun . With the copper flower I...
  – Jan 29, 10:46 AM
Poinsettia Charms for Christmas | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Elaine Faulks says: WOWEE a road trip what fun!! ( travelling to different places is written in my horoscope for later this year!. Spooky??) My sister and nieces...
  – Jan 27, 8:29 PM
Winter Hydrangea Palette | Polymer Clay Colors Comments (21)
- Elaine Faulks says: Wow, thanks CINDY.... (I am lost for words).... not really...but at 18 months old I pulled the glowing red hot poker out of the fire...
  – Jan 27, 5:20 PM
Vol-043 Dec’2011 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (30)
- Jocelyn says: Want to thank you all for the amount of pics that are now being posted over at the Facebook site. So wonderful to be able...
  – Jan 27, 3:39 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Since Facebook really is still in it's infancy, unfortunately or fortunately depending on your point of view, we have to put up with some growing...
  – Jan 27, 12:06 PM
- Monique U says: Thanks for your thoughts, Doug. (I honestly wasn't expecting you to comment on this, but I had hoped some of the more experienced FBers would...
  – Jan 27, 11:57 AM
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