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Handmade Earwires using Bead Landing Jewelry Jig

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 in Tools | Comments (29)

Video #347: Another tool review. It was at Michael’s that I picked up this handy little wire jig.

Hand Torched Headpins | Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, July 26th, 2012 in Bead Projects | Comments (70)

Hand Torched Headpins - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #267: “Head pins are a must for jewelry making! I use them in so many ways.” ~Phaedrakat

Flower Stamen Wire Bails | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, May 10th, 2012 in Bead Projects | Comments (30)

Flower Stamen Bails - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #255: “I love that you are incorporating metal tutes alongside Polymer Clay.” ~Elaine-F

Embossed Metal Jewelry Findings | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, April 26th, 2012 in Bead Projects | Comments (59)

Embossed Metal - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #253: “LOVE the look of that metal clasp, it would be so cool to make my own… if only I knew how.” ~Lesley-S

Fancy Rose Earwires Technique | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (54)

Fancy Rose Earwires - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #235: “Please do show us all how you make ear wires, and please include some variations for the more advanced.” ~Martha-R

Katiedids Bezels Video Now Playing – Polymer Clay Tutor Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, November 26th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (31)

Feather Cane Pod Beads “Went to your link for
Katiedids and was truly
surprised by what they are!
What a great idea!” ~Aims

Member Project Photos – Silver Spoon Bails – Polymer Clay Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, November 25th, 2010 in Inspiration | Comments (15)

“Thanks for showing
how to recycle everyday
items into art, and making
a little less trash in the
landfills!” ~Lynn-V

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Katiedids Bezels and Faux Opals [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (39)

Polymer Clay Katiedids Bezels Vid #181: “Cindy,
those are really unique
and very pretty. I bet they
would be pretty with the
butterfly cane too.”
~Bonnie-K

Animal Instincts Polymer Clay Jewelry Bracelet [Gallery]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 16th, 2010 in Inspiration | Comments (43)

Animal Instincts Polymer Clay Bracelet “Purr is what you
will do when you slip
this gorgeous polymer
clay bracelet onto your
wrist!” ~Cindy Lietz

Faux Agate, Coin Bead Bracelet – Polymer Clay Jewelry [Gallery]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010 in Inspiration | Comments (45)

Faux Agate Bracelet by Cindy Lietz “Agates are
beautiful. I
would love to learn how to
make that faux stone using
polymer clay.” ~Cheryl-H

New Orbits – Faux Raku Polymer Clay Focal Bead Necklace [Gallery]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, May 27th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (16)

Faux Raku Focal Bead Necklace by Cindy Lietz “Cindy, you
always send us
all scurrying back to our
clay areas with new ideas
to try. There’s just no end
to possibilities here, such
fun!” ~Joyce-M

5th Friday Fun: Making Your Own Jewelry Headpins

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, April 30th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (74)

Copper Wire Headpins 6 Guest Videos: “The more of a project I can do without going to the store for something … the better.” ~Ken-H

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Silver Spoon Bails for Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (64)

Silver Spoon Bails for Polymer Clay Jewelry Video #149: “This really looks like an interesting technique that has a cool recycle thing going.” ~Sue-W

Up Next in Vol-022 | Glow Cane, Buttons, Faux Opals, Silverware

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (18)

Polymer Clay Library Volume-022 1: Glowing Cane
2: Clay Buttons
3: Faux Opals
4: Silver Spoon Bail

Polymer Clay Tutorial | How to Make Handmade Ear Wires [VIDEO]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 in Bead Projects, Promotions | Comments (54)

Handmade Earwires Vid #145: “It’s really nice not to have to depend on what the stores sell.” ~Rose-M

Using Softflex Beading Wire to Hang a Polymer Clay Pendant [Q&A]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (17)

Softflex Wire Polymer Clay Pendant “Art frees the
mind to play in the
right side of the brain
where the magic of
humanity lives…”
~Melinda-H

Making Polymer Clay Jewelry – Feather Tassel Using Wire Cord Ends

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, January 10th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (19)

Feather Charm “I’m inspired by the purse charms… and would be delighted to see how it’s all put together.” ~Lisa-W

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Making Your Own Cord End Findings [VIDEO]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Promotions | Comments (61)

Wire Cord Ends for Jewelry Making

Vid #135: “Oh Yeah! The more of a project I can do without going to the store for something, the better.” ~Ken-H

Super Deal On Copper Wire for Making Polymer Clay Jewelry Findings

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, December 5th, 2009 in Supplies | Comments (41)

Home Depot Copper Wire “Home Depot! Who knew?? I’m really starting to get into the look of metals with polymer clay.” ~Jackie-B

Asymmetrical Jewelry Made with Polymer Clay Beads and Copper Wire

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (12)

Asymmetrical Polymer Clay Necklace “I also have so many beads that I don’t know what to do with. Your hooks and chains would really settle that problem.” ~Helen-S

Enthralled with Her Wire Work & Polymer Clay Bead Making Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, November 6th, 2009 in Feature Guests | Comments (24)

Polymer Clay Copper Bezel Pendants by Sarah Wood

Spotlight: “My interest turned to copper work and findings, as soon as I figured out you need a…” ~Melinda-H

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
- Maria C says: Thank you, Jocelyn - but the link isn't working ... Maria
  – May 22, 9:21 AM
- Jocelyn C says: Marion, here is a site that provides extra long eyelets in several metal colors. Hope this helps.
  – May 22, 5:59 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
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