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New Skinner Blend Plug Technique for Making Sculpted Rose Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, June 8th, 2009 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (4)

Skinner Blend Plug Technique

Polymer Clay Roses with Beautiful Variegated Petals:

A year ago, I posted a tutorial video about how to make the Skinner Blend Plug. This is a very basic, but important technique that everyone interested in polymer clay should learn. Read More→

Vertical Pass of the Teardrop Blend Through Your Pasta Machine

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, March 5th, 2009 in Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (6)

Long COlor Blend Strip

Monica Stockton Asked If This Will Ruin The Color Blend:

For many polymer clay beginners, learning how to do a traditional Skinner Blend is a bit of a daunting task. You really don’t have to look very hard in the forums to find comments and questions Read More→

Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (89)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: You are not a nay-sayer at all Patt. Nothing wrong with sharing some conflicting information. That is interesting info you found on Adirondack Ink. To...
  – Feb 09, 3:52 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: That is wonderful news Toni! I bet your necklace turned out great. So glad to see your comment here. Welcome to our clay family!
  – Feb 09, 3:37 PM
- 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
Faux Wood Cane Video | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (8)
- Pauline Duke says: Hi Cindy & Doug: Yay- looking for to the package coming in tomorrow. I am a night owl also, and I am just going to...
  – Feb 09, 3:38 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Doug Lietz says: Very sorry Peggy, to hear that Shingles has hit you yet again. I'm also sorry to say that we still don't have archives set up...
  – Feb 09, 10:02 AM
- Peggy says: Love working with faux wood, another wonderful gift. Willow you keep going like you are Mom and Dad are going to retire early and put...
  – Feb 09, 9:10 AM
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (32)
- fran says: Stunning !!! Both the flower and the photo !!
  – Feb 09, 2:20 PM
- pollyanna says: these are super!!!! Can see ear rings and pendants.....wow!!!
  – Feb 09, 1:20 PM
- Cherie says: OMG simply awesome!!! I love flowers. Cindy, are you going to teach us how to do this flower? Looking at the flower I think they...
  – Feb 09, 12:39 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
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 Color Recipes 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
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