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Faux Metal Mokume Gane | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, May 5th, 2011 in Techniques | Comments (45)

Faux Metal Mokume Gane Vid #202: “I have read
how to do the Mokume
Gane technique and still
couldn’t picture it!! Your
tutorials make it much easier!” ~Kam-K

Sculptural Birdhouse Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (50)

Birdhouse Beads Video #201: “I’m amused by the idea of sculpted polymer clay birds with a little drinks menu, trying to decide between beer, tea or cocoa!” ~Silverleaf

Lietz Teardrop Blend Color Shifts | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, April 14th, 2011 in Color Theory, Techniques | Comments (306)

Lietz Teardrop Blend Shift Technique Vid #200: “Cindy, your
Teardrop technique has
brought a wonderful and
sudden change in my way
of working with color
blends.” ~Debbie-G

Lilac Blossom Flower Bead Shape | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 31st, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (53)

Lilac Shaped Polymer Clay Beads Vid #198: “So many
bead shapes, so little
time. I love them all! But I do
really love sculpted flower
beads.” ~Iamani-P

Grape Hyacinth Flower Cane | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (23)

Grape Hyacinth Cane Project Vid #197: “A Grape
Hyacinth Cane would
be cool! I just love flowers,
…real, silk, clay …you name
it!!” ~Catalina

Finishing Wax as a Bead Polish | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 17th, 2011 in Finishing | Comments (95)

Wax Polishing Your Polymer Clay Beads Vid #196: “Is there
any information about
using Minwax with polymer
clay? I tried it on a sample
piece. It looks good now, but
will it stay good?” ~Claycass

Tips For Filling Metal Bezels | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 10th, 2011 in Handling, Supplies | Comments (34)

Filling Bezels with Polymer Clay Vid #195: “Metal adds
a little something extra
to polymer clay. I think these
bezels are great and can see
making little PC charms with
them as well.” ~Phaedrakat

Rose Petal Beads for Loved Ones | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 3rd, 2011 in Techniques | Comments (36)

Rose Petal Beads Vid #194: “Do you
have a video for making
colorful flower petal beads?
Most of the examples I have
seen on the net are black or
dark brown.” ~Sally-W

Mixing Custom Color Recipes | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, February 24th, 2011 in Color Recipes, Color Theory, Handling | Comments (70)

Mixing Color Recipes Vid #193: “Can you say
MUD!!? I’ve had my fair
share of mixing the wrong
colors together but thanks to
your color recipes I’m doing a
lot better now!” ~Katina-K

Adding Clay To Bracelet Blanks | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, February 17th, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (50)

Vid #192: “Cindy I was
wondering if you would
do a video on how to apply
polymer clay to cuff bracelet
blanks?” ~Ariti

Hammered Metal Bracelet Blanks | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, February 10th, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (50)

Hammered Metal Bracelet Blanks Vid #191: “Cindy,
seriously, a yes for me
on you teaching us how to
make our own bracelet
blanks!” ~Carolyn-F

Aurora Technique (Northern Lights) | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 in Techniques, Tools | Comments (123)

Backgroundless Shaded Rose Cane Vid #190: “Sure
would like to see
someone tackle a bead
or clay fabric mimic-ing
the Aurora Borealis.”
~Jocelyn-C

Backgroundless Shaded Rose Cane | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, January 27th, 2011 in Cane Work | Comments (56)

Backgroundless Shaded Rose Cane Vid #189: “Canes,
canes and more canes
for me! I’d love to know
how to make a rose cane
for sure!” ~Laura-B

Polymerized Fabric Roses Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, January 20th, 2011 in Techniques | Comments (29)

Polymerized Fabric Roses Vid #188: “A polycloth
rose is huge on the
WOW scale for me!”
~Linda-K

Polymerized Cloth Mixed Media | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, January 6th, 2011 in Techniques | Comments (71)

Polymerized Cloth Mixed Media Vid #186: “These new
ideas always make me
feel like I’m so close to a lot
of like minded polymer clay
artists for inspiration and
motivation.” ~Elizabeth-K

Gingham Cane Extruder Project | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, December 30th, 2010 in Cane Work, Tools | Comments (45)

Gingham Polymer Clay Cane Beads Vid #185: “Gingham
pattern is called a Vichy
cane on the French blogs. I
have never thought of using
it on a lentil though. Just
Beautiful!” ~Squash

Embedded Leaf Vein Hammered Wire Bail | Polymer Clay Tute [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, December 16th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (28)

Leaf Vein Metal Bail Findings Vid #184: “Beautiful
Cindy. I love how the
bail extends into the
pendant itself.”
~Cheryl-H

Faux Druzy, Faux Easy, Faux Fun | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, December 9th, 2010 in Techniques | Comments (118)

Polymer Clay Faux Druzy Jewelry Vid #183: “More Druzies Please!!!!!!! They look so different than anything else I’ve seen.” ~Patt-W

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

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Glow in the Dark Pod Beads [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, November 16th, 2010 in Bead Shapes | Comments (18)

Polymer Clay Pod Beads Vid #180: “Very cool!
I know Cindy is going
to make this easy for us.
She always finds ways to
make the steps easier than
ever!” ~Phaedrakat

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Scrap Clay Feather Canes [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 in Cane Work | Comments (27)

Polymer Feather Canes Vid #179: “It’s great
knowing you can make
beautiful beads and designs
from left overs. Thank you
Cindy.” ~Rachel-W

French Barrettes | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-059 Comments (82)
- Maria says: Hi Cindy: I've run into a problem. The eyelets are too short or I made the clay too thick ... do eyelets come in longer...
  – May 21, 10:24 PM
- 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
How To Pierce Holes In Polymer Clay Beads Comments (12)
- 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
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Jocelyn, that 'green' necklace you're referring to is the one I showed in the Polymer Curb Chain Tutorial. It has the real magnesite beads...
  – May 21, 4:43 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: That's a neat idea Sue... thanks for passing it along!
  – May 21, 4:36 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
Faux Burl Wood Pens | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-060 Comments (58)
- 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
- 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
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
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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