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Green Beads For Polymer Clay Faux Fashion Jewelry – Fimo Colors

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, July 11th, 2008 in Color Recipes, Musings-News | Comments (9)

Green Beads - Gone Camping

Forests, leaves, grass, emerald colored mountain lakes… OK that’s it… I’m going camping!

Production of my polymer clay jewelry making classes and cane design courses is going to come to a grinding halt for the next Read More→

Cool Geek Jewelry Beads – Polymer Clay Projects for Art Nerds

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 in Cane Work, Feature Guests, Musings-News | Comments (3)

Robot Cane Design

Fimo jewelry and the geek girl collide! How polymer clay crafts can satisfy the inner nerd in all of us!

Is uber geekster Bill Gates to blame for the explosion of interest in geeky polymer clay crafts? Whether he is or not doesn’t Read More→

New Premo Formula a Problem for Beginners Making Polymer Clay Canes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 in Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (48)

Beginner Cane Design

Some newbies even giving up on canework altogether and selling off their Sculpey polymer clay supplies on Ebay. Don’t do that!

Lately, many clayers have been blaming their cane making woes on the recent phthalate-free Read More→

Buffing Polymer Clay Beads with a Dremel Multipro Rotary Tool

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, July 5th, 2008 in Finishing, Promotions, Tools | Comments (45)

Buffing Polymer Clay With a Dremel Tool

Vid #65: Are you still polishing polymer clay by hand? Kick it up a notch and learn how to use the Dremel power tool:

There is nothing like using a power rotary machine to really bring a shine to your beads. Although polishing can Read More→

USA Clay Cane Designs Absent From Fimo Nail Art Trends in Google

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, June 30th, 2008 in Cane Work, Feature Guests, Musings-News | Comments (18)

Nail Art Google Trends Graphs

Nailart design craze – Is Malta winning the race?

Just yesterday I received an email from nail artist Debbie Doerrlamm at the Beauty Tech Shoppe. She referred to the current fingernail Fimo canes frenzy as being "…very hot and heavy now. I will Read More→

More About Mixing Polymer Clay Colors with a Summer Sunflower Theme

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, June 27th, 2008 in Color Theory, Inspiration | Comments (8)

Polymer Clay Summer Palette

Understanding how to mix Primo / Fimo / Sculpey colors so they flow together, is a big part of creating great polymer clay beads and jewelry!

In today’s post I’m going to talk about choosing clay colors for creating palettes, as well Read More→

Gold Leaf Polymer Clay versus Gold Foil – What’s the Difference

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 in Promotions, Supplies, Techniques | Comments (10)

Metal Leaf vs Metal Foil Introduction

Vid #68: Although the names sound similar, Gold Metal Leaf and Gold Metal Foils are very different from each other:

The ‘leaf’ product is actually made with real metal, whereas the ‘foil’ is plastic based. Confused? Well there’s no Read More→

How to Bake Sculpey, Premo and Fimo Polymer Clay in a Toaster Oven

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, June 23rd, 2008 in Finishing, Tools | Comments (76)

Baking Sculpey Using a Parchment Paper Tent

The only time to use a full size kitchen oven for baking polymer clay, would be if you make enormous dinosaur beads :-)

There are so many reasons why a toaster oven is the preferred polymer clay tool for baking Read More→

Some Polymer Clay Canes Made from a Spring Color Palette

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 in Cane Work, Color Theory, Inspiration | Comments (2)

Polymer Clay Canes from Spring Color Palette

How to make polymer clay canes inspired by every day beauty:

The other day I wrote about mixing up a palette of spring clay colors inspired by the rhododendron flowers in my garden. Read More→

How to Make Rose Petal Beads from Polymer Clay and Dried Flowers

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 12th, 2008 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (8)

Beads From FLower Petals

If you ask, you may just get exactly what you want… Flower petal inclusion video, a full tutorial:

The following dialog is is from an email conversation I recently had with a subscriber about how to make beads from flower Read More→

Fimo Nail Art – Polymer Clay Canes for Fingernail Art Designs

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 in Cane Work, Feature Guests, Musings-News | Comments (53)

Fimo Nail Art Designs

Ever put tiny slices of pretty polymer clay canes onto your fingernails?

Because I’m not much of a girlie-girl certain things like fancy manicures and pretty nail art are things I have not had much exposure to. Read More→

Mixing a Polymer Clay Spring Color Palette

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, June 8th, 2008 in Color Recipes, Color Theory, Inspiration | Comments (14)

Mixing Polymer Clay Spring Colors

A Rho-do inspired polymer clay color palette for making some pretty Spring jewelry:

Today I was inspired to create a new spring color palette by a photo my husband Doug took of the Rhododendrons and Ferns in our garden. Read More→

Color Mixing Polymer Clay – Leaf Green Recipe Ideas

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, June 7th, 2008 in Color Recipes | Comments (4)

Leaf Green Polymer Clay Color Inspiration

More abundant that any other color on this great planet, Green represents all things healthy, peaceful and tropical:

Think exotic rain forest, newly sprouted seedlings, fresh mown grass and tall vase of lush Read More→

Polymer Clay Sale at Michaels Arts and Crafts

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, May 23rd, 2008 in Musings-News, Supplies | Comments (15)

Fimo, Premo, Sculpey

Pssssttt… Wanna buy some polymer clay… Cheap?

Every once in a while Michaels Arts and Crafts has a sale on polymer clay and unless you get their flyer, you might not know about it. So I thought I would help get the word out. Read More→

Refreshingly Orange Polymer Clay Color Recipes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, May 10th, 2008 in Color Recipes | Comments (10)

Orange Purse Bead

Refreshing, Invigorating and Sometimes Soothing are the Earthy Colors of Orange:

Think of orange slices on tiny little purse beads, fall leaves, salmon BBQ’s, Arizona sunsets, chunky coral beads, and apricot nectar. Read More→

Flower Petal Bead Inclusions for Memorable Keepsake Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, May 8th, 2008 in Bead Projects, Techniques | Comments (37)

Flower Petal Beads

Vid #51: Dried Flower Petals (+) Translucent Polymer Clay (=) Beads that Say, “I’m Thinking of You.”

If you’re anything like me, you probably dry flowers from special events such as weddings, graduations and Read More→

There’s Something Fishy About This Polymer Clay Storage Container

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, May 4th, 2008 in Handling, Supplies | Comments (16)

Polymer Clay Storage

Vid #47: The Plano Brand, Plastic Fishing Tackle Box Works Great For Keeping Your Blocks of Polymer Clay Very Organized:

I got this idea last year when I purchased a large batch of polymer clay on Ebay. The seller Read More→

Jewelry Display Cards | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (17)
- pattw35 says: OT - Just a little info ! If you are looking for Pantone Bell Flower color. We already have it - in 28-1B. I have...
  – May 26, 11:37 AM
- Christine F says: Excellent tutorial, Cindy! I have an electronic scrapbook cutting machine that lets me create my own designs, so now you really have me thinking about...
  – May 26, 7:42 AM
- Dixie Ann says: That was an excellent tutorial. Cindy I really liked the fact that you used cardstock that had a pattern on both sides. I dug around...
  – May 25, 5:42 PM
Flower Stamen Wire Bails | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (29)
- Monica Daris says: Cindy, I have loved this tutorial so much. Thanks for that!
  – May 26, 8:12 AM
- Mitz B says: I don't do a lot of jewelry... but this does give me ideas. I think you also just helped me solve a problem with my...
  – May 17, 6:51 PM
- Dixie Ann says: Thanks Cindy for the info. I do have a pickling solution and a little crock pot to heat it up in so I will try...
  – May 14, 7:10 PM
Erv's Spring Grass Palette | Polymer Color Recipes Comments (28)
- Paige F says: Hi thanks for sharing that lovely poem. I am going to keep the part that greif is the price of love. I have a friend...
  – May 24, 3:08 PM
- Paige F says: I am so sorry to hear about you and your families loss. I want you to know my prayers are with you.
  – May 24, 2:47 PM
- Ken Hamilton says: So sorry to hear of your loss, a huge canyon has been torn in your lives that can never be totally filled, but have faith...
  – May 24, 5:36 AM
Currant Bud Palette | Polymer Clay Color Recipes Comments (13)
- Monique U says: Christine, sorry to hear you have to deal with another round of treatments... but your positive and proactive approach is so inspirational. As you are...
  – May 24, 10:10 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Thank you to everyone above for all the kind comments. I really appreciate it. And to Christine specifically... your story really hits home, more than...
  – May 24, 9:44 AM
- Christine H says: Hello Cindy, I want to say thank you for all your great tutorials. They have been so inspiring for me at this time of my...
  – May 23, 2:05 AM
Daisy Flowers for Spring | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (22)
- Dixie Ann says: hey thanks ladies for all the good tips on the flip flops. My biggest concern was not having something rub against my skin because I...
  – May 22, 2:32 PM
- Elaine Faulks says: PS Dixie why not make 4 or even six button holes, use different coloured plastic threads and after knotting tight cut off quite short so...
  – May 22, 8:08 AM
- Elaine Faulks says: Hi Dixie, if you go back to the kiddies section you can pick up that plastic "string" that the girls use to make their friendship...
  – May 22, 7:53 AM
Cherry Brandy Palette | Polymer Clay Color Recipes Comments (33)
- PATTY JORGENSON says: very sorry to hear of your loss. it helps to have a venue to express... and teh colors are gorgeous
  – May 21, 12:08 PM
- Dixie Ann says: So glad you liked it, when we bear out hearts the soul shines through.....you have such a beautiful soul Cindy.
  – May 20, 2:01 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Dixie you are amazing, thank you so much! This means a lot to all of us that you would put your heart and soul into...
  – May 20, 8:42 AM
Vol-047 Apr’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (14)
- Linda M says: Hi Cindy, I've purchased several of your back issue videos and I'm enjoying them immensely! Thanks!
  – May 18, 8:56 AM
- Cherie says: I think it was on the shimmer batik tutorial.
  – May 17, 8:04 PM
Embossed Metal Jewelry Findings | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (38)
- pollyanna says: Good to see you back. You were missed.
  – May 17, 7:32 AM
- Brenda M says: HI All, It has been awhile since I've posted on the boards. My Daycare had slowed down and I needed to really focus on it...
  – May 16, 8:15 PM
- Jocelyn says: Thanks, Dixie. So appreciate you posting this link for all of us.
  – May 14, 7:06 AM
Faux Wood Veneer Video | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (20)
- Sharia B says: Yes thank you very much!
  – May 15, 4:59 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hopefully I understand you correctly Sharia. It is always harder to explain things with words than it is with a video... When you get your...
  – May 15, 2:21 PM
- Sharia B says: Hi Cindy, I am really enjoying the videos but I have 1 question. In the Wood Veneer Video, you mentioned the slab that was used...
  – May 15, 10:10 AM
Etching Premo Sculpey | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Monique U says: Just wanted to pass on the contest at Dover. If anyone used their copyright-free artwork in Etched PC, I think this would be a great...
  – May 15, 11:15 AM
Creativity, Passion, Online Learning - Sir Ken and Me Comments (46)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Jamie it is awesome to 'hear' your voice again! It has been awhile. Thanks for your kind comment old friend. I hope all is well...
  – May 14, 5:49 PM
Polymer Clay Tutor Studio Chit Chat | 5th Friday Video Comments (47)
- pattw35 says: Wow -thanks !! The download answered all my questions. Now I can look and see which die cutter to buy. Sale etc..........grin
  – May 14, 11:46 AM
- Dixie Ann says: Sure Can, this is the best one I found so far. www.indigojay.com/crafting/diecutter_compatibilitychart.pdf
  – May 13, 10:59 AM
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