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Vol-049 June’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Monday, June 25th, 2012 in Musings-News | Comments (12)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 49 Video Tutorials:
1: Large Calla Lily
2: Glass Encrusted Stamens
3: Polymer Curb Chain
4: Kumihimo Cord

Parrot Tulip Polymer Clay Tassel and Copper Necklace [Gallery]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 8th, 2011 in Bead Shapes, Inspiration | Comments (11)

Parrot Tulip Tassel Necklace - Polymer Clay Tutor “Delicate yet substantial, the frilly petals of this Parrot Tulip Bead were carefully sculpted for this unique copper chain necklace.” ~Cindy Lietz

Copper Jewelry Hooks Perfect for Hanging Polymer Clay Bead Pendants

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, October 5th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (15)

Copper Jewelry Hooks

“Love it!! Please show us the chain at some point. I would love to see the complete piece.” ~Elizabeth-S

Cheap Jewelry Making Supplies for Bead Artists – Creative Shopping

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 10th, 2008 in Supplies | Comments (44)

Home Depot, You Can Bead It, We Can Help

If you make polymer clay beads, check out Home Depot for buying inexpensive jewellery supplies:

With the rising costs of craft supplies and the need to be original, all you polymer clay jewelry designers need Read More→

Making Homemade Alcohol Inks Using Rit Dye Comments (1)
- Sue F says: Excellent info as always, Cindy! What type(s) of dye were the two products you used? (The type(s) of fabric were they intended for is probably...
  – May 23, 4:13 AM
How To Pierce Holes In Polymer Clay Beads Comments (14)
- Dixie Ann says: Cindy and Peggy, ground up corn cobs are sold in bags to put in tumblers to clean out brass bullet casings. I used it in...
  – May 22, 7:22 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Sorry Peggy for not getting to your question sooner. Although I have heard of corncobs being used as a substrate, I am afraid I don't...
  – May 22, 7:03 PM
- Jocelyn C says: Went looking in FB, but, didn't spot it that day. Dang, have one of those tractor like chair seats and nearly fell out of it...
  – May 21, 8:08 PM
French Barrettes | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-059 Comments (85)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Hi Maria - the link is fixed now.
  – May 22, 10:01 AM
Faux Burl Wood Pens | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-060 Comments (59)
- Lynn V says: Thank you very much Cindy. I love your tutorials! You have great energy and I've learned alot with your free ones. Now will be happy...
  – May 21, 5:44 PM
- Jocelyn C says: Sue F, that cuff is another triumph, those big burls and twirls are yummy. Like the way you left a little space in the cane...
  – May 20, 8:05 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Sue, your twist (pun intended) on the Faux burl wood tutorial is awesome! But we would expect no less from you, now would we?...
  – May 20, 5:10 PM
Fisher's Plaid Shirt Palette | Premo Recipes Vol-061-A Comments (6)
- Jeanne C. says: Great shirt Fisher, I can see why you like it so much. Thanks Cindy for another great color palette.
  – May 20, 9:31 PM
- Pattw says: LOL -Such happy names for your color palette! No wonder Fisher has such a sense of humor - it's contagious ! The Lietz Humor!!!!!!!!!! Oh,...
  – May 20, 4:46 PM
- Maria C says: Y U M M Y ! ! !
  – May 20, 1:19 PM
How to Polish Polymer Clay Beads in a Rock Tumbler Comments (117)
- Tantesherry says: Hi everyone almost done with my second go with this Wonderful product learned a few things - well one that I hope helps from my...
  – May 18, 2:10 PM
How To Slice Round Polymer Canes Without Distortion Comments (72)
- Jocelyn C says: :)!
  – May 17, 11:50 AM
- Tantesherry says: awww Jocelyn - what a pretty amber bead (put your comment in my Word Pad so as not to lose track of it :)) thanks...
  – May 14, 11:40 AM
Buying Polymer Clay Tips And Tricks Comments (25)
- Jocelyn C says: Elaine, hun, I am so sorry. Have lived in elderly and disabled low income housing since the mid nineties, and have watched 29 dear souls...
  – May 17, 8:06 AM
- Karen Lee Price Luda says: Thanks, Jocelyn. I'll be heading for the fleamarkets soon.
  – May 17, 8:00 AM
- Jocelyn C says: Karen, look around at second hand shops and garage sales for a good used food processor or coffee grinder. I use both, Black and Decker...
  – May 17, 7:47 AM
Resource List of Where to Buy Polymer Clay Comments (30)
- Anna Sabina says: I am very fortunate to have quick access to Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby. But… I have to double-check each package for freshness and have...
  – May 15, 5:07 AM
- Julie J says: Another place to purchase Pardo clay is Creative Journey Studios located in Buford, Georgia - that's just outside of Atlanta. This is an awesome store/gallery...
  – May 13, 10:16 AM
- Dayl Jones says: Hi there guys, I live in the UK in a particularly small rural location so I mainly buy my PC on-line. Ebay has some great...
  – May 12, 2:29 PM
Barnacle Palette | Premo Sculpey Recipes Vol-060-A Comments (10)
- Carol O says: Cindy - Your videos are the best I've ever seen! I definitely will point anyone interested in learning how to create with clay to your...
  – May 14, 9:26 PM
Is It Compatible With Polymer Clay? Always Test! Comments (44)
- Tantesherry says: Hi ladies - this is Awesome Information being handed out on this thread :) been wanting poly paste for a while now need to go...
  – May 12, 7:57 AM
- BinkyM says: Elaine, saving yourself from sanding things to half their thickness is *zactly* why you wanna make yourself some grout! Save your joints and your nails...
  – May 12, 5:35 AM
- elaine faulks says: Thanks Binky, I can just imagine you fiddling with hot clay, so now I know NOT to when using PP. The grouting of "dings" sounds...
  – May 12, 1:08 AM
Avoiding Fingerprints On Your Polymer Clay Projects Comments (56)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hey, are you trying to say that people who have deep fingerprints don't do enough dishes?! LOL
  – May 10, 3:02 PM
- Charline A says: They disappear from all the hard work and dishes we've washed over the years. LOL
  – May 10, 10:24 AM
JoolTool Introduction | Buffing Polymer Clay Comments (91)
- Jocelyn C says: Cindy, just counted up my savings jar set aside for purchasing this product. It's getting there, lol. Hopefully, combined with next year's Tax Return, I...
  – May 10, 5:15 AM
Fixing Bubbles in Your Flat Baked Polymer Pieces Comments (20)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Dixie Ann is right Tricia. The search box is the perfect way to find tons of info here. You should be able to find the...
  – May 07, 6:30 PM
- tricia parker says: Thank you Dixie Ann. I'll have a look now. :)
  – May 06, 5:34 AM
Upcycle Old Ugly Polymer Clay Beads into Heishi Beads Comments (63)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Yes Toni, I recommend you do any sanding, buffing and glazing/waxing/etc. before you warm and cut the bead. You're right it is WAY easier that...
  – May 07, 6:26 PM
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