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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 (76)

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

Pirate Cane Part-2 Skull Cross Bones | Polymer Clay Tute

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, October 13th, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (23)

Pirate Canes - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #225: “The skull bead is so rock star! :) Very inspiring, thanks!” ~Zarah

Halloween Pirate Cane Part-1 | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, October 6th, 2011 in Cane Work, Feature Guests | Comments (66)

Pirate Cane - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #224: “For a future tutorial, I would love to see your famous pirate cane… arrrhh!” ~DJ

Bead Cones, Multi-strand Jewelry | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, September 29th, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (52)

Bead Cones - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #223: “I also hope you are going to give us a few hints on how to use the components that hold and hide all the many wire ends.” ~Tantesherry

Purse Shaped Charms & Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, September 22nd, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (48)

Purse Shaped Charms - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #222: “I love polymer clay because it’s the first art medium I haven’t grown bored with. There are just too many things you can do with it!” ~Mary-V

Diamond Pattern Ikat Cane | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, September 8th, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (68)

Diamond Pattern Ikat Cane Video #220: “I get totally lost when I’m claying, time has no meaning.” ~Polyanya

Dandelion Ghost Cane | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, August 25th, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (30)

Dandelion Ghost Cane Vid #218: “Been dying to see more about this cane. Mine are far from “ghost-like” which means I have a lot to learn! Can not wait for Friday.” ~Jocelyn-C

Wire Riveting Introduction | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, August 18th, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (50)

Wire Riveting Intro Vid #217: “I’d like to know if you’d do a tutorial on how to use rivets for cold connections in polymer clay.“ ~Anne-R

Make Your Own Crackle Paints | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, August 11th, 2011 in Techniques | Comments (80)

Crackled Paint Technique Video #216: “At over $6 per color (plus S&H), to buy paints that’ll crackle on your clay, I couldn’t help but think there must be a better way!” ~Cindy Lietz

Pandora Style Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, August 4th, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (133)

Pandora Style Beads Video #214: “The Troll or Pandora beads… are so amazingly popular and I would love to learn how to make them.” ~Cheryl-V

Sculpted Parrot Tulip Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 21st, 2011 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (34)

Polymer Clay Parrot Tulip Beads Video #213: “Wouldn’t it be fun to do a series… from around the world, tulips from Holland, the waters of Aruba, colors from the Rainforest… ” ~Jeanne-C

Backgroundless Tulip Cane | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 14th, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (39)

Polymer Clay Backgroundless Tulip Cane Vid #212: “Cindy,
I really like the look
of the flower canes
without the background
packing.” ~Carrie-W

Miniature Cupcake Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 7th, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (50)

Polymer Clay Cupcake Beads Vid #211: “Making
miniature food jewelry
is great fun! I have many
people that look forward to
my latest recipes.” ~Betty-B

Hammered Copper Bookmarks | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 30th, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (39)

Hammered Copper Bookmarks with Polymer Clay Focal Beads Vid #210: “I have two
grandchildren who
absolutely love to read
and will love getting these
hookmarks.” ~Adrienne-L

Peacock Feather Cane Part 2 | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 23rd, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (83)

Peacock Cane Pt2 Video #209: “Reclining
on a velvet couch,
eating bonbons and being
fanned with peacock plumes
(full story below).” ~Mary-U

Peacock Cane Part 1 | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 16th, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (87)

Peacock Cane Pt1 Vid #208: “Wow! Very cool Cindy, and so beautiful. I love feathers!” ~Maureen-G

Faux Stoneware | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 9th, 2011 in Techniques | Comments (69)

Faux Stoneware Vid #207: “I love the
fact that many things I
have learned using polymer
clay can transition nicely
to ceramics.” ~Carol-C

Sculpted Iris Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (47)

Sculpted Iris Flower Beads Vid #206: “Cindy, I
would like to ask for a
tute on sculptural flowers!
Your lessons give us so many
AHA moments.” ~Tanya-L

Adding Clay to Wire Leaf Charms | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 in Techniques | Comments (35)

Adding Clay to Your Wire Leaf Charms Vid #205: “I get
totally lost when I’m
claying, time has no
meaning.” ~Polyanya

Mixed Media Wire Leaf Charms | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, May 19th, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (35)

Wire Leaf Charm Vid #204: “Learning
about the wire work for
me has become a natural
extension of what I do with
polymer clay.” ~Elisabeth-S

Rolled Mokume Gane Cane | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, May 12th, 2011 in Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (52)

Rolled Mokume Gane Technique Vid #203: “You don’t
understand anything
until you learn it more than
one way.” ~Marvin Minsky

Fisher's Plaid Shirt Palette | Premo Recipes Vol-061-A Comments (4)
- Maria says: Y U M M Y ! ! !
  – May 20, 1:19 PM
- Jocelyn C says: Such bright happy colors, which definitely first come to mind in a brain cane....might make some outstanding roses, like Cindy did with her tute. Fisher...
  – May 20, 12:31 PM
- Dixie Ann says: I can see why Fisher likes his shirt. The colors make me happy too just looking at them. Nice color pallette Cindy!
  – May 20, 11:34 AM
Faux Burl Wood Pens | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-060 Comments (56)
- Tantesherry says: Sue - that's a pretty smart idea!! can totally see where you are going w/ this cane as you put slices on a larger surface...
  – May 20, 6:28 AM
- Sue F says: Hi Jocelyn! Hi Sherry! Thank you :D I love this technique... it's MUCH more interesting than ordinary faux wood. I didn't have much time to...
  – May 20, 3:45 AM
- Tantesherry says: your ocean bowl sounds beautiful:)
  – May 19, 6:08 AM
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 Pierce Holes In Polymer Clay Beads Comments (9)
- judy summer says: i used to do alot of metal jewelry finishing in my vibratory tumbler..more efficient and less impact . i do not make beads, but am...
  – May 17, 12:56 PM
- Lesley Symons says: Great tips as usual, Cindy! Like others have mentioned, I leave my round beads overnight to firm up - had never thought of icewater!!! Beads...
  – May 17, 3:37 AM
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
French Barrettes | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-059 Comments (81)
- Marion Rayner says: Hi Elaine Many thanks for your newsy reply. You seem to have the world pretty much covered, with all your daughters/nieces living all over. Great...
  – May 17, 12:49 AM
- elaine faulks says: Hi Marion, Loved reading about your life and agree with you about PC in UK. Still things take about ten years to be popular here...
  – May 16, 2:26 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Like I said on Facebook, your barrettes turned out awesome Dixie Ann! I especially love the 2nd one on the top row with the dark...
  – May 15, 10:34 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
- tricia parker says: Thank you Dixie Ann. I'll have a look now. :)
  – May 06, 5:34 AM
Upcycle Old Ugly Polymer Clay Beads into Heishi Beads Comments (63)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Yes Toni, I recommend you do any sanding, buffing and glazing/waxing/etc. before you warm and cut the bead. You're right it is WAY easier that...
  – May 07, 6:26 PM
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