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Snowman Beads for Christmas | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (67)

Snowman Beads - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #226: “Will you be doing any tutorials with a Christmas holiday theme?” ~Cheryl-B

Wire Wrapped Polymer Clay Jewelry Pendant, A Gift for Me This Year

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, December 24th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (13)

Lentil Bead Necklace “I just love your pendant and I would want to keep it for myself as well.” ~Ritzs

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

Polymer Clay Faux Opal Pendant with Hammered Copper Jewelry Bail

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, November 26th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Techniques | Comments (45)

Faux Opal Pendant “Making faux opals is what first got me interested in polymer clay.” ~Sue-W

Hookmark | 70th Birthday Gift Ideas | Faux Stone Beads + Copper

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, May 24th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Musings-News | Comments (7)

Hookmark and 70th Birthday Card

Bookmark Trivia: Hookmarks are also Called Book Hooks… In Case You Were Wondering:

Last weekend our family headed down to Seattle (2 hour drive south of Vancouver) for my Uncle’s 70th birthday. It was one of those ‘no gifts’ kind of things… but I 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→

Selling Custom Beaded Lanyards | Make It, Wear It, They’ll Buy It

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, February 2nd, 2009 in Bead Projects, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (11)

A Simple Strategy For Selling Your Handmade Jewelry That Works… Today, Tomorrow and Even During A Recession:

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Wear the polymer clay jewelry you make. Others will notice and some will ask Read More→

Heart Shaped Polymer Clay Pendant – Unique Valentine’s Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, January 19th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (8)

Winged Heart Pendant

Give Your Heart Wings With A Monarch Butterfly Cane:

With Valentines Day fast approaching, now is the time to be making your heart shaped beads and sweet heart pendants. Whether you make polymer clay jewerly for yourself, for Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | A Dremel… The Perfect Bead Crafts Gift

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 in Finishing, Promotions, Tools | Comments (6)

Polymer Clay Dremel Tool

Looking for a Christmas Present Idea For Someone Who Makes Sculpey or Fimo Jewelry Beads?

If you or someone in your life makes polymer clay beads, a holiday gift they are sure to love is the Dremel Multi-Pro Rotary Read More→

Why Make Polymer Clay Beads? And Jewelry and Other Arts and Crafts

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, November 29th, 2008 in Musings-News, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (20)

Welcome To My Garden

Looking Back to The Great Depression of the 1930′s for Some Insights and Answers:

Today’s post is about the WHY’s (instead of the How’s) of making polymer clay beads. There is so much “How-To” information here on this blog, but not that Read More→

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
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (15)
- Monique U says: Karonkay: Are you referring to Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) the State Flower of Vermont?
  – Feb 07, 9:38 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: You are very welcome Karon! Doug and I are filming today so I'll have to get back with you about this. Just wanted to let...
  – Feb 07, 9:35 AM
- Karonkay says: Cindy, I love the work you are doing. Thanks for all your help, I am so grateful for all you have taught us. I am...
  – Feb 07, 8:36 AM
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
Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (83)
- 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
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Natalie, sorry to have missed your question. The clay you need is PREMO White Translucent 5527. The only reason I mentioned the name Frost,...
  – Feb 01, 5:20 PM
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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