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Millefiori Heart Pendant | Flower Bead | Interchangeable Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010 in Bead Projects | Comments (10)

Gerbera Heart Bead Interchangeable Pendant “Thanks for including the interchangeable pendant in this month’s tutorials… I can hardly wait!” ~Carolyn-F

Clay Extruder Flower Mod Canes – A New and Innovative Technique

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 in Cane Work, Feature Guests | Comments (36)

Extruder Flower Mod Cane Beads “It is probably the fastest & easiest way to make flower canes
I have ever seen!”
~Cindy-L

Polymer Clay Faux Pebbles and Millefiori Flower Cane Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, November 13th, 2009 in Feature Guests | Comments (18)

Polymer Clay Faux Pebbles by Suleykha McMillan Spotlight: “I am in love with polymer clay, and think this hobby is going to last for many years.” ~Zuleykha-M

Learn How to Make Polymer Clay Beads & Canes From Your Own Home

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, January 25th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Color Theory, Courses, Finishing, Handling, Promotions, Supplies, Techniques, Tools | Comments (37)

Winter Twigs

No Need To Go Out Into The Cold When You Can Learn All About Making Polymer Clay Beads Via The Web:

Look at the frost on these branches! Baby it’s cold outside! So why freeze your butt off driving to a class, when you can be Read More→

Old Polymer Clay Canes – Revive Hardened Fimo Canes for Bead Making

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, November 15th, 2008 in Cane Work | Comments (9)

Cracked Polymer Clay Cane

Just Because Your Millefiori Canes Have Gone Hard and Brittle, Does Not Mean They Have To Be Thrown Out:

Maybe you stored your polymer clay canes improperly. Or perhaps they have been sitting around for a long time, and now they’re Read More→

Flat Pirate Focal Beads for Handmade Bracelet and Jewelry Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, November 6th, 2008 in Bead Projects, Cane Work | Comments (6)

Pirate Focal Bead Cuff Bracelet

Adding Fun Themes To Beaded Jewelry Using Specialty Polymer Clay Art Beads You Make Yourself:

Lately I have been putting more importance on larger polymer focal beads in my jewelry deigns. Here is a funky pirate-theme Read More→

Reducing Polymer Canes | Fimo Clay Tips for Making Millefiori Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, November 3rd, 2008 in Cane Work | Comments (8)

Reducing Polymer Clay Canes

These Recent Comments Identify Cane Reduction As One of Your Biggest Polymer Clay Challenges:

“I’m slightly new to the clay and loving it every step of the way. My biggest problem is – is there some trick when making the cane Read More→

Six Polymer Clay Cane Tips for Making Beads and Jewelry Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 in Cane Work | Comments (9)

Polymer Clay Cane Making Tips

Size, Consistency, Color, Contrast, Temperature and Shape:

1) Start with smaller projects. Some people like to make enormous canes as big as a dinner plate and then reduce them into miles and miles of finger Read More→

Millefiori Beads by Polymer Clay Cane Artist Iris Mishly

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Feature Guests, Inspiration | Comments (12)

Mishly’s millefiori canes and polymeri online web site, have inspired the hearts of 1000′s of polymer clay artists around the world:

If you’ve been on the Internet for any length of time searching for millefiori canemaking tips Read More→

Flower Beads for Jewelry Making, Created from Polymer Clay Canes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 17th, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (11)

Cane Slice Flower Bead

How to transform a single cane slice into a flower shaped bead… make jewelry that will attract buyers to your Etsy shop:

Yesterday I wrote about how polymer clay canework can make your handmade beads really Read More→

Stunning Polymer Clay Pendant Design by TooAquarius

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, June 15th, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Feature Guests | Comments (7)

Polymer Clay Pendant by Too Aquarious

Tips about jewelry making pendants from the works of a great Canadian polymer clay artist Elaine Robitaille:

This Flower-on-a-Necklace pendant is a beautiful example of Elaine Robitaille’s detailed polymer clay jewelry. Read More→

Polymer Clay Techniques – The Skinner Blend Plug

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, June 6th, 2008 in Cane Work, Techniques, Tools | Comments (21)

Skinner Blend Plug

Vid #54: A beginner cane with many uses, the Skinner Blend Plug is a ‘must learn’ polymer clay technique:

For those of you not familiar with the polymer clay technique called the Skinner Blend, it is a sheet of Read More→

Adding Polymer Clay Cane Slices to Lentil Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 5th, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (30)

Cane Slice Lentil Beads

Vid #58: Here’s how to keep your cane slice patterns from getting all muddled:

Once you start learning how to make polymer clay canes, you will want to make some pretty beads with them. A stunning bead design combines the Read More→

Polymer Clay Cane Designs Inspired by Dainty Spring Flowers

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, May 26th, 2008 in Cane Work, Color Theory, Inspiration | Comments (49)

Polymer Clay Cane Inspiration from A Beautiful Pansy Flower

Some ideas and techniques on how to make polymer clay canes patterned from beautiful spring flowers:

I love Spring and I love Johnny-Jump-Ups even more! These cheerful little pansy flowers jump up like weeds all Read More→

How to Make Polymer Clay Canes – Tutorial Series Introduction

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 6th, 2008 in Cane Work | Comments (12)

How To Make Polymer Clay Canes

Vid #34: Polymer Clay Canes Are Often Referred To As Millefiori:

Good tutorials should always start with just a bit of a history lesson. For instance, did you know that polymer clay canes are often referred to as Read More→

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 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
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (24)
- 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
- Karonkay says: oh my goodness! they are beautiful.... You did such a great job. They do look perfect for this project! You have made my day. They...
  – Feb 08, 4:12 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Here is what I came up with...
  – Feb 08, 3:58 PM
Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (6)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Beautiful quote Monique! Thanks for sharing!
  – Feb 08, 10:13 AM
- Monique U says: Just thought I would share this quote I saw on a Tim Holtz stamp (don't know the source of the quote): CREATIVITY is allowing yourself...
  – Feb 08, 10:06 AM
- Elizabeth S. says: You're welcome, Sweetheart. I meant every word.
  – Feb 07, 6:02 AM
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
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
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