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Katiedids Bezel Pendant with Polymer Faux Raku Inset [Gallery]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 in Inspiration | Comments (24)

Katiedids Pendant “Katie sent me a few of
these awesome jewelry
findings to try out, and I
am totally having a ball
with them!” ~Cindy Lietz

Extruder Flower Cane Projects | Polymer Clay Guilds

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (17)

Polymer Clay Projects Spotlight: “We all had fun making these quick and easy canes and appreciate Freda for getting us started with it.” ~Priscilla-L

Handmade Polymer Clay Jewelry Pendant – Christmas Gifts For Mom

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, December 19th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (11)

Polymer Clay Pendant Necklace “Your mom will definitely LOVE IT! What a gorgeous necklace… thanks for sharing.”
~Lupe-M

Start Selling Your Polymer Clay Jewelry, Her Friends Say (I Agree)

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, December 18th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (25)

Polymer Clay by Ileana Buhan Spotlight: “I am only a beginner and am very anxious to hear what the members of this community will say about my work.” ~Ileana-B

Wire Work and Polymer Clay Beads | Creating Your Loops and Links

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (28)

Wired Polymer Clay Tube Bead “Yes please… show us more wire working techniques! I think copper wire really sets off polymer clay.” ~Lisa-W

Creative Picture Frames Embellished with Polymer Clay Faux Raku

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, October 9th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Techniques | Comments (20)

Polymer Clay Picture Frame by Elizabeth Schydlower Spotlight: “I find joy spending time messin with the techniques.” ~Elizabeth-S

She’s Been Bit’n by the Polymer Clay Jewelry Making… Bead Bug

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, September 11th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Feature Guests | Comments (6)

Polymer Clay Beads by Melinda Herron

Spotlight: “A couple of attempts needed on the crackled beads before I actually got them to crackle, but it was fun.” ~Melinda-H

Fee Fie FAUX Fun! Some Polymer Clay Techniques Worth Reviewing

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, August 30th, 2009 in Techniques | Comments (42)

Polymer Clay Faux Turquoise

“Great fun! It was nice being able to go back to previous posts… saw some that I need to work on.” ~Jeanne-C

Copper Wire Chandelier Pendant with a Row of Faux Raku Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, August 16th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (12)

Copper Wire Chandelier Pendant

“Some of the prettiest things I’ve done were because it wasn’t turning out as planned.” ~Arlene

This copper wire and faux raku bead pendant started out as an idea for chandelier earrings but since I used heavy copper wire Read More→

Learning About Faux Raku Polymer Clay Beads and Kaleidoscope Canes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, August 7th, 2009 in Cane Work, Feature Guests, Techniques | Comments (20)

Deep Crackle Faux Raku by Polyanya

Spotlight: “I couldn’t wait any longer before sending you some pics… so here they are with no sanding.” ~Polyanya

Polymer Clay Videos | Jupiter Bead, Faux Raku, Watercolor Techniques

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 3rd, 2009 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (41)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials

“Wow! You make it look so easy AND beautiful. I had planned on doing housework today, but…” ~Dawn

Now that July has come and gone, another back issue has been packaged up and posted in the Polymer Clay Library. It is Read More→

Making Jupiter Beads, Faux Raku plus Mod Canes for Fun and Profit

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 in Feature Guests, Finishing, Sell Your Stuff, Techniques | Comments (21)

Jupiter Beads by Carrie

Spotlight: “Your selling tips paid off… Now my jewelry will be traveling across the country.”
~Carrie-W

Polymer Clay Fish Beads Using Scraps From Faux Raku Technique

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, July 19th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (7)

Polymer Clay Fish Bead

There’s Never a Good Reason to Throw Out Left Over Bits of Polymer Clay:

One of the things I love about polymer clay is that nothing ever has to go to waste. Even the scraps can be put to good use. This little fish bead with the faux raku Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Raku (Pt2) Deep Crackle

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 in Techniques | Comments (52)

Faux Raku Crackle Beads

Video #115: Taking the Smooth Faux Raku Technique to a Whole New Level!

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Raku (Pt1) Smooth Surface Technique

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (17)

Faux Raku Smooth Technique

Vid #114: “Oh my God, the Faux Raku videos are coming for real? I’m a little delirious right now, you’d be too if…”

One of the greatest attributes of polymer clay, is its ability to ‘become’ or imitate just about any material you can imagine. Read More→

Faux Raku Polymer Clay Techniques – Videos Now Only 2 Weeks Away

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, June 27th, 2009 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (19)

Faux Raku Polymer Clay

Finally… The Tutorial Series that So Many of You Have Been Waiting For:

Six months ago, I came up with some unique approaches to creating raku-like effects on polymer clay beads. But rather than publishing tutorials right Read More→

Fish Theme Clock Made With Polymer Clay Faux Raku Technique

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 12th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Inspiration, Musings-News | Comments (5)

A Handmade Birthday Gift Idea For Your Dad:

The other day you may have seen the faux turquoise polymer clay clock I blogged about. It was a birthday gift for my father in law. In that post was a reference to another gift clock, this time Read More→

Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (85)
- pattw35 says: FYI - I have been reading quite a lot about Adirondack Alcohol Inks. Unfortunately, they fade when using heat. Pinata Inks do not. This may...
  – Feb 08, 8:21 AM
- Natalie B says: Thank you very much, Cindy! You are right it is confusing when companies name the same product differently. I have a Q for you. What...
  – Feb 07, 11:40 PM
- Toni H says: I made these this weekend and used the same shape in the tutorial. After dipping in water, I briefly sanded each one with 1000 grit...
  – Feb 06, 5:35 PM
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (18)
- Monique U says: Karonkay: I zoomed in on a high resolution pic at the USDA website and was amazed at how intricate this "humble" little flower really is....
  – Feb 08, 8:02 AM
- Karonkay says: Thanks so much Cindy... as you know I have a great deal of respect for your talent and knew you could help me with my...
  – Feb 08, 7:28 AM
- Karonkay says: you are exactly right that is the little devil of a flower that is giving me fits at the moment! but they really are so...
  – Feb 08, 7:25 AM
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
Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (4)
- Elizabeth S. says: You're welcome, Sweetheart. I meant every word.
  – Feb 07, 6:02 AM
- Willow Lietz says: Thank You Elizabeth, I appreciate it :)
  – Feb 06, 3:59 PM
- Elizabeth S. says: I logged on this morning to return to the Celtic heart tute-I finished a couple that I kind of like and wanted to review how...
  – Feb 06, 7:51 AM
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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