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Getting Your Polymer Clay Lentil Beads to Swirl Properly [Q&A]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
March
11th,
2010
in Bead Shapes
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Calla Lily Beads in a Rainbow of Inspirational Colors [Q&A]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
March
4th,
2010
in Bead Shapes, Inspiration, Supplies
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“Wish my Mom was still here, she loved lilies… think I will attempt a bouquet of these flowers.” ~Jocelyn-C
Using Softflex Beading Wire to Hang a Polymer Clay Pendant [Q&A]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
February
18th,
2010
in Bead Projects
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“Art frees the
mind to play in the
right side of the brain
where the magic of
humanity lives…”
~Melinda-H
Hammered Hoop Earrings with Mokume Gane Polymer Clay Beads [Q+A]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
February
17th,
2010
in Bead Projects, Techniques
| Comments (14)
“Learning the wire
work for me has become
a natural extension of what
I do with polymer clay.”
~Elizabeth-S
Inlay Technique for Polymer Clay Jewelry, Faux Bone Pendant [Q&A]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
February
11th,
2010
in Bead Projects, Handling
| Comments (22)
“I never had any interest in this type of inlay design before, but now… I need to know how!” ~Linda-K
Techniques For Antiquing Your Polymer Clay Beads Using Plastic-Based, Acryclic Coatings:
Q: I love your stamped beads. They look like beautiful ceramic, or hand carved ivory. After you apply the acrylic paint and Read More→
Making Round Beads with Hollow Centers for Fimo Clay Jewelry Projects
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
30th,
2008
in Bead Shapes, Techniques, Tools
| Comments (11)
How To Lighten Up Large Polymer Clay Beads By Making Them Hollow:
Q: I enjoy reading your comments and instructions. I have a question how do you make a 1″ round
hollow bead? ~Rezvan Kline Read More→
Best Polymer Clay – Premo Sculpey vs Fimo Clay vs Sculpey III
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
September
18th,
2008
in Supplies
| Comments (61)
Battle of the Brands: An Experiment for Strength, Hardness and Flexibility:
Q: Hi Cindy, When you get a moment I’d like your opinion on this. I’m so new to polymer clay work that it isn’t funny. What make of clay is best for thicker Read More→
Tutorial: Adding Polymer Canes to Baked Premo, Sculpey + Fimo Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
September
15th,
2008
in Cane Work, Techniques
| Comments (9)
Two methods for covering base beads with polymer clay cane slices:
Q: To put the cane slices on a bead, do you first make and bake a plain bead, and then cover it with the cane slices? Read More→
Conditioning How To – Polymer Clay Tools, Techniques and Instructions
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
September
14th,
2008
in Handling, Tools
| Comments (33)
Several different ways to condition Fimo clay?
Q: I don’t have a pasta machine. Is there another way to condition the clay? I didn’t realize the amount of work involved when I bought the clay. Can I use a roller instead of a pasta machine? Read More→
Beading Classes Prep | Polymer Pasta Machine | Sculpey Baking Oven
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
September
5th,
2008
in Promotions, Tools
| Comments (10)
With Fall comes many new crafting and bead classes to choose from. Time to get prepared:
Q: Hello, thank you for your site. I am about to start my first class in Polymer and I am puzzled. What is the best Pasta Machine to Read More→
Charm Jewelry Findings for Hanging Miniature Polymer Clay Sculptures
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
2nd,
2008
in Bead Projects
| Comments (8)
How to make charms out of your Fimo clay and Sculpey projects:
Q: I’m not sure if you can answer this, and I had no clue where to post it on the forums! For some reason, I seem to be unable to find any information to tell this Read More→
Art Teachers Resources: 10 Tips for Polymer Clay Kids Craft Projects
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
September
1st,
2008
in Bead Projects, Handling, Supplies
| Comments (17)
No need to “dumb down” polymer clay instructions for children. You’ll be amazed how quick they learn:
Q: Hello Cindy – Next week I begin teaching middle schoolers different craft techniques & I’m starting with Fimo Clay. Read More→
Polymer Clay Projects – Large Beads From Mokume Gane Covered Wood
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
August
28th,
2008
in Bead Projects
| Comments (8)
How to make big beads for jewelry making projects without using up too much of your precious Fimo or Premo Sculpey Clay:
Q: “My question is this: Can I attach mogame slices to wood? I tried to and it wouldn’t Read More→
Some canes are made "unfinished" or without backgrounds which can pose difficulties when slicing them:
Q: "How to slice an unfinished cane such as a flower that has not had the final filler canes put around the edges. Read More→
Traditional Rosary Beads Very Different From Rose Petal Fimo Beads
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
August
22nd,
2008
in Bead Projects, Techniques
| Comments (16)
1) How to make a rosary with beads that are colorful instead of just brown or black.
2) Preparing fresh roses for making traditional rosaries is much different than the flower drying techniques used to make polymer clay rose petal Read More→
Jewelry Photography Tips for Etsy | Cheap Homemade Lightbox Tutorial
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
August
21st,
2008
in Sell Your Stuff, Tools
| Comments (12)
1) Tips on taking closeup photographs of your polymer clay beads and jewelry for posting on the web.
2) How to make an inexpensive light box so you can take photos of your jewellery items with seamless backgrounds. Read More→
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