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Christmas Jewelry, Polymer Clay Projects | Holly Berry Focal Bead

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, October 1st, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (14)

Christmas Jewelry

“As someone who gave fimo pieces for Christmas in the 80′s, you’ve inspired me to a whole new art form.”
~Lore-C

Vibrant Rosary Beads Created from a Beautiful Dogwood Flower Cane

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (17)

Polymer Clay Rosary Beads

“Cindy, I am making rosary beads too. I love your web site… you go girl!!!!!” ~Diane-L

Here’s What’s Coming Up in Volume-017 at the Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, September 26th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (13)

Volume-017 Polymer Clay Tutorials 1: Poppy Beads
2: Spliced Flower Cane
3: Faux Leather
4: Chandelier Wirework

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Dogwood Flower Polymer Clay Cane Project

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, September 21st, 2009 in Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (28)

Dogwood Flower Cane

Vid #124: “I so want to make flower canes to make the trumpet flower beads.” ~Joyce-R

Polymer Clay Videos | Graffiti Beads and Gerbera Flower Canes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 in Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (8)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 15

“FLOWER CANE Tutorial! My heart skipped a beat when I read this!” ~Carrie-W

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Making Calla Lily Beads from a Flower Cane

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 31st, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (24)

Polymer Clay Lily Bead

Vid #121: “I want to make some Calla Lily pendants for a friend. Love your ideas and easy to follow video instruction.” ~Lynn-V

Wire Wrapped Jewelry Pendant Made from a Polymer Flower Petal Cane

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (16)

Wire Wrapped Flower Bead

“I too am interested in wireworking. Wrapping or making bezels for the beads in different ways would be interesting.” ~Aims

If you love freeform and relaxed styled jewelry, than this wire wrapped Flower Blossom Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Gerbera Flower Cane | Assembling the Pieces

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 17th, 2009 in Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (16)

Polymer Clay Gerbera Flower Cane

Vid #120: “I love the videos you send every week. They really do inspire me!” ~Abby-M

This week’s video tutorial to be posted in the Polymer Clay Library on Friday Aug 21, is the third in a 3 part mini series focused on Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Flower Cane | Petals for a Gerbera Design

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 in Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (47)

Polymer Clay Flower Petal Cane

Vid #119: “I find myself looking forward to your new video every week, along with the color recipes.” ~CJ

This week’s video tutorial to be posted in the Polymer Clay Library on Friday August 14, is the second in a 3 part series focused Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | 3 Center Designs for a Gerbera Flower Cane

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 in Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (24)

Polymer Clay Flower Cane Centers

Vid #118: “I so love your videos and look forward to every Friday… my favorite day of the week! ~KlayKisses

Many of you have asked me to film more video tutorials about polymer clay canes. More specifically about making flower canes. So Read More→

Graffiti Art Beads and 3 Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorials

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 30th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (21)

Gerbera Flower Cane

Coming Up in Volume-015 at the Polymer Clay Library:

In an effort to continually make this site better and better for all of you, I am launching another regular feature that will be published once per month. Just before each Read More→

How Cutting Your Polymer Canes Into Thirds Can Reduce Frustration

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, March 16th, 2009 in Cane Work | Comments (3)

Cutting Polymer Clay Canes Into Thirds

A Simple But Valuable Tip To Remember When Reducing Polymer Clay Canes:

Have you ever gone back to one of your left-over canes from a previous project, and wished you had not reduced it down so far? Making a cane smaller is Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Make Trumpet Flower Beads From Cane Slices

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Promotions | Comments (27)

Trumpet Flower Bead

Vid #96: A Pretty Polymer Clay Bead for Your Spring Making Jewelry Projects:

For those of you who have been asking for a demonstration of how to make my dainty little trumpet flower beads… you’re in luck! The full tutorial video will be Read More→

Polymer Clay Color Recipes | Pearl Hydrangea Color Palette

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, February 20th, 2009 in Color Recipes, Promotions | Comments (13)

Pearl Hydrangea Color Palette

1A – Pink Hydrangea
2A – Purple Hyacinth
3A – Mint Tea
4A – Chamomile Tea

With Spring just around the corner, flowers are the perfect inspiration for a new spring color palette. What could be prettier than Read More→

Making Polymer Clay Flower Beads For Your Spring Jewelry Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, February 18th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (9)

Cane Slice Flower Bead

How To Make Your Handmade Bead Jewelry Items Even More Desirable:

It’s only natural that springtime and flower jewelry designs go hand in hand. So it goes without saying that flower-shaped polymer clay beads should be popular at Read More→

Polymer Clay Color Recipes | Pansy Flower Spring Color Palette

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, January 30th, 2009 in Color Recipes, Promotions | Comments (9)

Pansy Flower Polymer Clay Colors

1B-Pansy
2B-Viola
3B-Lemon Zest
4B-Midnight

It’s time to start thinking about Spring jewelry beads and here is a perfect color palette to make them with. This vibrant fresh set Read More→

Polymer Clay Canes | A Rose Cane for Making Flower Bead Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, December 28th, 2008 in Cane Work | Comments (7)

Rose Cane Jane

Coming Up With Artsy Names, To Help Identify Your Beautiful Canes:

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell just as sweet.” …Shakespeare. And so it can be for naming polymer clay canes Read More→

Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (26)
- Monique U says: Just saw your response earlier this morning, Doug. Had to turn in early last night (before midnight LOL). I remember Cindy writing about it more...
  – Feb 09, 2:59 AM
- 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
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
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
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
Fancy Rose Earwires Technique | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (50)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Thank you Jocelyn for your feed back! Sorry to take so long to get to this. We will definitely give you all advance notice of...
  – Jan 27, 3:09 PM
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