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Member Project Photos – Texture Plates – Polymer Clay Jewelry
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday,
November
11th,
2010
in Inspiration
| Comments (17)
Vol-029 Oct’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
November
1st,
2010
in Cane Work, Finishing, Supplies, Techniques, Tools
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Video Tutorials:
1: Texture Plates;
2: Distressed Paint Finish;
3: Embossed Metal Stamps;
4: Pumpkin Canes:
Polymer Clay Tutorial | Sculpey MoldMaker Texture Plates [Video]
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
28th,
2010
in Supplies, Techniques
| Comments (44)
Vid #174: “Wouldn’t it
be wonderful to make
your own impressions for
texturing beads… no design
limits or hunting for special
plates?” ~Ellebella-S
“I just want to
cry when I take
them out of the toaster
oven and find them all
cracked.” ~Cheryl-V
2010 Update for Sculpey Polymer Clay Tools, Products and Packaging
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday,
January
4th,
2010
in Musings-News, Supplies, Tools
| Comments (24)
I see exciting things to come this year for the whole polymer clay industry.” ~Cindy-L
It Even Floats!
Well I finally got around to trying the Sculpey UltraLight clay that arrived with my Studio by Sculpey stuff last month. Wow, what a weird and wonderful polymer clay! So different from the Premo Sculpey I am so used to. Read More→
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)
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→
Tweaking Polymer Clay Recipes Leads To An Endless Supply of Colors
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday,
December
7th,
2008
in Color Theory
| Comments (3)
Don’t Limit Yourself to Just the Pre-Packaged Premo, Sculpey, Fimo Colors… There Is So Much More:
Most people would agree that having lots of food recipes on hand, really helps in coming up with creative meals. As 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→
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)
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→
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→
Ideas and Instructions – Polymer Clay Projects Using Scrap Clay
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday,
September
13th,
2008
in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Color Theory, Handling, Tools
| Comments (12)
Left over Premo, Sculpey, Fimo & Kato Polyclay can be used for making beads, color mixes & polymer clay molds:
If you ‘play’ with polymer clay, you are definitely going to end up with lots of scraps. They come from cane designs that didn’t Read More→
Translucent Sculpey Clay, Fimo Clay, Premo, Cernit, Kato | Comparison
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday,
September
12th,
2008
in Handling, Supplies
| Comments (35)
7 Things to Know About Translucent Polymer Clay for Jewelry Bead Making:
There are so many things to learn about the different brands of polymer clays. Today’s article will focus on a special type of clay called translucent. It is Read More→
Sculpey Clay Craft Projects for Kids – Backpack Penguin Charm Stolen
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday,
September
9th,
2008
in Musings-News
| Comments (14)
Polymer clay miniature figurines… a hot commodity in elementary schools:
And when I say ‘hot’, I’m not just talking about how excited kids are these days to play and craft with Sculpy polymer clay. I’m also talking about the possibility that Read More→
Large Round Beads for Jewelry Making Projects – Polymer Clay Tips
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
September
3rd,
2008
in Bead Shapes, Feature Guests, Finishing
| Comments (16)
Best way to get large beads with an organic, natural and even exotic look… make them yourself with Fimo or Sculpey clay:
This whole blog thing has introduced me to all kinds of new people and friends. I love it 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→
Fimo, Premo, Sculpey Clay Storage Ideas | Baking Polymer Clay Oven
Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday,
August
20th,
2008
in Handling, Supplies, Tools
| Comments (17)
1) Ideas for keeping your polymer clay tidy and organized after the packages have been opened.
2) What kind of toaster oven is best for baking fimo clay and other PC brands? My kitchen oven is too big. Read More→
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