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My Bead Style – Some Say It’s Like Singing Opera in a Biker Jacket

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 in Musings-News | Comments (18)

Pirate Theme Pillow Bead

What Do You Think?

One thing I often ponder, as many of you probably do too, is personal style. Who you are as a polymer clay artist.

Developing a unique artistic voice allows your friends, followers and/or customers to Read More→

Plastic Clay is the Literal Translation of Polymer Clay In Russia

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, February 9th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Musings-News | Comments (19)

How To Say Polymer Clay In Russian

So Does That Mean They Make Plastic Beads and Plastic Jewelry?

You may not realize it, but this blog gets a lot of web traffic from all around the world. I guess the language barrier prevents a lot of you international visitors Read More→

Russian Jewelry And Bead Artist Brings The World Closer Together

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 in Feature Guests, Musings-News | Comments (13)

Lameta Bead Jewelry Artist From Russia

Her Name Is Lameta And Her Polymer Clay Work is Beautiful!

A couple days ago my husband noticed there was a steady stream of web visitors coming to the blog here, from Russia. Upon further investigation, we Read More→

Valentines Jewelry Heart in Polymer Clay From Livvy Lu Design

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, January 24th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Musings-News | Comments (6)

Livvy Lu Design Valentine Bead

“Polymer Clay Artists Are So Helpful And Friendly” ~Tracey-L

Happy Hanukkah to the Jewish Polymer Clay Artist Community

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 in Feature Guests, Musings-News | Comments (2)

Happy Hanukkah

Best Wishes To All My Beads and Beading Friends And Readers Who Celebrate Hanukkah:

Although I am not Jewish, I understand that Hanukkah starts today and runs through to Dec 29. There are quite a few Read More→

International Polymer Clay Artists Coming Together to Make Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, October 6th, 2008 in Musings-News | Comments (36)

Polymer Clay In So Many Languages

Pâte de Polymére; Polymeer Klei; Polímero de Arcilla; de Cerâmica Plástica:

One of the most exciting things about the Internet is the connections you make with so many people from all over the world! Just here on the Read More→

Part 3 – Making Polymer Clay Beads from a Spring Color Palette

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, June 20th, 2008 in Color Theory, Inspiration | Comments (6)

Springtime Polymer Clay Pendant

Go Figure… It’s Not Until the First Official Day of Summer that You Finally Get to See My Springtime Fuchsia Bead Collection:

Even though my seasonal clock is a bit off, I wanted to show you what I’ve been up to 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→

When Baking Beads, It’s OK to Sometimes Break Rules

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 in Finishing | Comments (83)

Round Bead How Long Do You Bake Your Beads? How’s that Working For You?

Rules are sometimes meant to be broken. And when it comes to baking polymer clay beads, this is no exception!

I have been reading about polymer clay artists that Read More→

Polymer Clay Artists – How To Discover Your Unique Artistic Voice

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, April 7th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Inspiration, Musings-News | Comments (10)

Donna Kato

With Inspiration From Donna Kato, Christie Friesen and Tamara Shea:

In the polymer clay artist community, there are always lots of discussions about finding your artistic voice. If you are new to polymer clay Read More→

Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (26)
- Monique U says: Just saw your response earlier this morning, Doug. Had to turn in early last night (before midnight LOL). I remember Cindy writing about it more...
  – Feb 09, 2:59 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Hi Monique... I just added a second photo above, with some info about the dimensions... it was me that snapped these shots :-)
  – Feb 08, 7:41 PM
- 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
Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (8)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Brenda - Welcome to the community and thank you so much for taking the time to write those very kind words. Sharing feedback like...
  – Feb 08, 8:50 PM
- Brenda R says: Cindy, I have been doing crafts and art works for years. I’m 62 and just retired from my office job in December 2011. Last summer...
  – Feb 08, 5:36 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Beautiful quote Monique! Thanks for sharing!
  – Feb 08, 10:13 AM
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
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
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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