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Who Knew That Dogs Liked Polymer Clay So much?

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 in Roadtrips | Comments (23)

Video #302: Roadtrip #1-07: “One of the (Dragons) I made, my dog decided to eat!” ~Dana Murphy

Sculpted Treasures by Arvita & Ross Elam, Spokane

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Monday, October 1st, 2012 in Roadtrips | Comments (28)

Video #299: Roadtrip #1-03: “There was something so real and sweet about the connections we made that day.” ~Cindy Lietz

Polymer Flowers, Karonkay Cowger, Spokane WA

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Monday, September 10th, 2012 in Roadtrips | Comments (58)

Video #290: Roadtrip #1-01: “It all started with the Dogwood Flower Tutorial and a bouquet for my Mother.” ~Karonkay-C

Large Sculpted Calla Lily | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz on Thursday, May 31st, 2012 in Bead Shapes | Comments (33)

Large Calla Lilies - Polymer Clay Tutor Video #258: “Asking nicely… would love to see a tutorial on those Calla Lily flower beads :) ” ~Laura-R

Vol-038 July’2011 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, July 25th, 2011 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (13)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 38

Video Tutorials:
1: Copper Bookmarks
2: Cupcake Beads
3: Backgroundless Tulip Cane
4: Parrot Tulip Beads

Sculpted Iris Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, June 2nd, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (47)

Sculpted Iris Flower Beads Vid #206: “Cindy, I
would like to ask for a
tute on sculptural flowers!
Your lessons give us so many
AHA moments.” ~Tanya-L

Sculptural Birdhouse Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, April 21st, 2011 in Bead Shapes | Comments (50)

Birdhouse Beads Video #201: “I’m amused by the idea of sculpted polymer clay birds with a little drinks menu, trying to decide between beer, tea or cocoa!” ~Silverleaf

Mushroom Bead Video Tutorial – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, June 4th, 2010 in Bead Shapes | Comments (41)

Polymer Clay Mushroom Beads Tutorial “Yay for
mushrooms!!! I
just realized, this starts a
new volume of lessons!!! Is
it Friday yet? ~Koolbraider

How To Make Flower Beads From A Single Polymer Clay Cane Slice

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work | Comments (4)

Spring Flower Bead

A Delicate Bead For Your Dainty Spring Jewelry Projects:

Old Man Winter has brought even more snow to where I live here in south western British Columbia. We’ve already had about ten times more than normal, with piles 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→

Meet Polymer Clay Doll Artist Bonnie Jones

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, May 24th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Inspiration, Musings-News | Comments (15)

Polymer Clay Doll Artist

Her clay art dolls are absolutely stunning:

Along my journeys through the wild wild web, I often come across interesting things and interesting people. I would like to share one of those interesting people with you today. Read More→

Baking Beads on a Bed of Cornstarch

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 in Finishing, Supplies | Comments (25)

Baking Polymer Clay Beads on Cornstarch

Don’t Have a Bead Rack Yet? Or… Are Your Beads Too Big To Fit in a Standard Baking Rack? Then Head to the Kitchen for Some Cornstarch:

Although using a bead rack is my favorite way to bake polymer clay beads, sometimes Read More→

Fisher's Plaid Shirt Palette | Premo Recipes Vol-061-A Comments (6)
- Jeanne C. says: Great shirt Fisher, I can see why you like it so much. Thanks Cindy for another great color palette.
  – May 20, 9:31 PM
- Pattw says: LOL -Such happy names for your color palette! No wonder Fisher has such a sense of humor - it's contagious ! The Lietz Humor!!!!!!!!!! Oh,...
  – May 20, 4:46 PM
- Maria C says: Y U M M Y ! ! !
  – May 20, 1:19 PM
Faux Burl Wood Pens | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-060 Comments (58)
- Jocelyn C says: Sue F, that cuff is another triumph, those big burls and twirls are yummy. Like the way you left a little space in the cane...
  – May 20, 8:05 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hi Sue, your twist (pun intended) on the Faux burl wood tutorial is awesome! But we would expect no less from you, now would we?...
  – May 20, 5:10 PM
- Tantesherry says: Sue - that's a pretty smart idea!! can totally see where you are going w/ this cane as you put slices on a larger surface...
  – May 20, 6:28 AM
How to Polish Polymer Clay Beads in a Rock Tumbler Comments (117)
- Tantesherry says: Hi everyone almost done with my second go with this Wonderful product learned a few things - well one that I hope helps from my...
  – May 18, 2:10 PM
How To Pierce Holes In Polymer Clay Beads Comments (9)
- judy summer says: i used to do alot of metal jewelry finishing in my vibratory tumbler..more efficient and less impact . i do not make beads, but am...
  – May 17, 12:56 PM
- Lesley Symons says: Great tips as usual, Cindy! Like others have mentioned, I leave my round beads overnight to firm up - had never thought of icewater!!! Beads...
  – May 17, 3:37 AM
How To Slice Round Polymer Canes Without Distortion Comments (72)
- Jocelyn C says: :)!
  – May 17, 11:50 AM
- Tantesherry says: awww Jocelyn - what a pretty amber bead (put your comment in my Word Pad so as not to lose track of it :)) thanks...
  – May 14, 11:40 AM
Buying Polymer Clay Tips And Tricks Comments (25)
- Jocelyn C says: Elaine, hun, I am so sorry. Have lived in elderly and disabled low income housing since the mid nineties, and have watched 29 dear souls...
  – May 17, 8:06 AM
- Karen Lee Price Luda says: Thanks, Jocelyn. I'll be heading for the fleamarkets soon.
  – May 17, 8:00 AM
- Jocelyn C says: Karen, look around at second hand shops and garage sales for a good used food processor or coffee grinder. I use both, Black and Decker...
  – May 17, 7:47 AM
French Barrettes | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-059 Comments (81)
- Marion Rayner says: Hi Elaine Many thanks for your newsy reply. You seem to have the world pretty much covered, with all your daughters/nieces living all over. Great...
  – May 17, 12:49 AM
- elaine faulks says: Hi Marion, Loved reading about your life and agree with you about PC in UK. Still things take about ten years to be popular here...
  – May 16, 2:26 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Like I said on Facebook, your barrettes turned out awesome Dixie Ann! I especially love the 2nd one on the top row with the dark...
  – May 15, 10:34 AM
Resource List of Where to Buy Polymer Clay Comments (30)
- Anna Sabina says: I am very fortunate to have quick access to Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby. But… I have to double-check each package for freshness and have...
  – May 15, 5:07 AM
- Julie J says: Another place to purchase Pardo clay is Creative Journey Studios located in Buford, Georgia - that's just outside of Atlanta. This is an awesome store/gallery...
  – May 13, 10:16 AM
- Dayl Jones says: Hi there guys, I live in the UK in a particularly small rural location so I mainly buy my PC on-line. Ebay has some great...
  – May 12, 2:29 PM
Barnacle Palette | Premo Sculpey Recipes Vol-060-A Comments (10)
- Carol O says: Cindy - Your videos are the best I've ever seen! I definitely will point anyone interested in learning how to create with clay to your...
  – May 14, 9:26 PM
Is It Compatible With Polymer Clay? Always Test! Comments (44)
- Tantesherry says: Hi ladies - this is Awesome Information being handed out on this thread :) been wanting poly paste for a while now need to go...
  – May 12, 7:57 AM
- BinkyM says: Elaine, saving yourself from sanding things to half their thickness is *zactly* why you wanna make yourself some grout! Save your joints and your nails...
  – May 12, 5:35 AM
- elaine faulks says: Thanks Binky, I can just imagine you fiddling with hot clay, so now I know NOT to when using PP. The grouting of "dings" sounds...
  – May 12, 1:08 AM
Avoiding Fingerprints On Your Polymer Clay Projects Comments (56)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hey, are you trying to say that people who have deep fingerprints don't do enough dishes?! LOL
  – May 10, 3:02 PM
- Charline A says: They disappear from all the hard work and dishes we've washed over the years. LOL
  – May 10, 10:24 AM
JoolTool Introduction | Buffing Polymer Clay Comments (91)
- Jocelyn C says: Cindy, just counted up my savings jar set aside for purchasing this product. It's getting there, lol. Hopefully, combined with next year's Tax Return, I...
  – May 10, 5:15 AM
Fixing Bubbles in Your Flat Baked Polymer Pieces Comments (20)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Dixie Ann is right Tricia. The search box is the perfect way to find tons of info here. You should be able to find the...
  – May 07, 6:30 PM
- tricia parker says: Thank you Dixie Ann. I'll have a look now. :)
  – May 06, 5:34 AM
Upcycle Old Ugly Polymer Clay Beads into Heishi Beads Comments (63)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Yes Toni, I recommend you do any sanding, buffing and glazing/waxing/etc. before you warm and cut the bead. You're right it is WAY easier that...
  – May 07, 6:26 PM
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