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Combining Polymer Clay Techniques to Make Jewelry Unique to You

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, October 2nd, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Feature Guests, Techniques | Comments (17)

Polymer Clay Jewelry by Kris Johnson

Spotlight: “Polymer Clay is a non stop journey of experimentation and discoveries.” ~Kriss-J

Polymer Clay Beads | Home Jewelry Business | Kimisen’s Etsy Shop

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, August 14th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (25)

Lentil Bead Jewelry by Kimisen

Spotlight: “Finally listed my creations at Etsy and have sold my first piece!” ~Kim-M

Polymer Clay Tools | 5 Creative Tips for Using Shaped Cutters

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, April 26th, 2009 in Techniques, Tools | Comments (17)

Polymer Clay Shaped Cutters

Edge Bevels, Cane Cores, Mokume Gane, Pillow Beads and Inlay Techniques:

There are many cool ways to use craft shape cutters with polymer clay. The obvious one is for cutting out shapes. But here are a few a few other creative ideas Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Pillow Beads for Your Jewelry Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions | Comments (17)

Pillow Beads

Vid #103: Beads that Look Like Fluffy Pillows, Complete with Premo Clay Stuffing!

For anyone who has been following this site for a while now, you probably already know that Friday (tomorrow) is the day that the weekly video tutorial is Read More→

Polymer Clay Canes | Rainbow Quilt Design Perfect For Pillow Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, December 21st, 2008 in Cane Work | Comments (16)

Rainbow Polymer Cane

Want To Learn How To Make this Colorful Rainbow Cane?

I just finished shooting another round of tutorial videos for the Members Library and am now prepping to film some cane courses in the new year. So to all of you who have been emailing Read More→

Kaleidoscope Cane, Pillow Beads for Making Cool Jewelry Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (21)

Kaleidoscope Pillow Bead

Just Because Kaleidescope Beads Look Complicated, Does Not Mean They Are All Difficult to Make:

The polymer clay kaleidoscope cane design on the pillow bead in this photo has a fairly complex pattern. To a non-polymer Read More→

Rainbow Jewelry Pillow Beads Made From Extruded Polymer Clay Canes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 31st, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Tools | Comments (8)

Rainbow Pillow Bead

Making jewelry with rainbow beads, shaped like tiny little pillows… for the hippie in you:

My parents were young adults during the hippie era when colorful beads were such a big part of American culture. This influence is probably 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 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
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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