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Heartwarming Story about Special Needs Children and Polymer Clay

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 1st, 2010 in Inspiration | Comments (22)

Polymer Clay Art by Special Needs Children “My eyes fill with
tears at their beauty
and my heart was filled
with pride at their
accomplishments.”
~Linda-B

For the Love of Jade… Oh and Some Leaf Charms Too [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, May 31st, 2010 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (44)

Polymer Clay Faux Jade and Leaf Charms by Brenda Moran “Just sold 3 pairs
of those Faux Jade
rose leaf earrings shortly
after posting them on
Facebook. I am so excited
right now!” ~Brenda-M

Peeking Inside Your Puffy Beads… Very Cool Idea [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, May 24th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (67)

Polymer Clay Puffy Beads by Hanne Roschke “Polymer clay
has become a
passion – an addiction.
Never before have I been so
engrossed in a craft.”
~Hanne-R

Round Mirror Frames Made with Polymer Clay Tiles [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, May 17th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (32)

Polymer Clay Mirror Frame Tiles by Marsha Gustafson “The tip on creating
a beveled edge using
plastic wrap has made my
mirror tiles look so much
more finished.”
~Marsha-G

Pastor Gifts – Polymer Clay Book Beads and Bookmarks

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (53)

Polymer Clay and Copper Bookmarks by Carolyn Fiene “This is the coolest bookmark I’ve ever seen … and I’ve seen plenty in my life!” ~Pastor Noah

Dollhouse Miniatures… A Bit of a Break from Beads [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (21)

Polymer Clay Dollhouse Miniatures by Catalina “My first
attempts at
polymer clay… little
collection of miniature doll
furniture & accessories.”
~Catalina

Cracking Heart Beads – Sculpey Ultra Light Core [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, May 3rd, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (57)

Polymer Clay Cracked Heart by Cheryl Van Deventer “I just want to
cry when I take
them out of the toaster
oven and find them all
cracked.” ~Cheryl-V

Faux Opal Kindness – What Goes Around Comes Around [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, April 24th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (24)

Polymer Clay Faux Opal Heart by Carole Holt “I am sending this
copper wire wrapped
opal heart to Peggy-B
in appreciation of
her generosity.”
~Carole-H

Tribal Cane, Faux Bone and Poppy Beads for your Purse

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, April 23rd, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (26)

Polymer Clay Faux Bone Faces by Lisa Whitham Spotlight: “I love how my molded faces came out and the tube beads are neat.” ~Lisa-W

Transform Vintage Silverware Into Decorative Jewelry [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, April 21st, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (29)

Polymer Clay Spoon Jewelry by Lupe Meter “Now all I have to do
is shop for some more
spoons… looks like I will be
hitting the antique stores
soon!” ~Lupe-M

Faux Unakite, Polymer Clay Think Tank Session. Cool! [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, April 18th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (21)

Faux Unakite by Cherie Sagmiller “You guys have no
idea how wonderful it
is to be able to get answers
so fast from so many.”
~Cherie-S

Happiness is, Making Polymer Clay Jewelry for Friends [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (30)

Polymer Clay Jewelry by Carole Holt “Until I retired
4 years ago, I had
never done anything
creative at all.”
~Carole-H

Polymer Clay Faux Jade Technique… Quick, Easy, Fun [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, April 16th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (32)

Faux Jade by Cindy Graveline “I love the faux-jade
video so much, that I
made two shades of green
in one evening.”
~Cindy-G

Cat’s out of the Bag… Polymer Clay Turquoise Secret [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 in Color Recipes, Feature Guests | Comments (44)

Turquoise Polymer Clay Jewelry by Catalina “This is one
bead you won’t
have to sand.”
~Catalina

Another Method for Making Polymer Clay Faux Jade [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, April 12th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (91)

Polymer Clay Faux Jade Jewelry by Ken Hamilton “With the
Amaco roller I
get near perfectly shaped
round jewelry beads.”
~Ken-H

A Very Wearable Spliced Flower Cane, Polymer Necklace [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, April 10th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (23)

Polymer Clay Spliced Flower Cane “My aim is to
create jewellery
pieces rather than just
pretty polymer clay things
and beads I keep in
a box!” ~Cara-H

Relaxation Therapy, Spliced Flower Cane, Lentil Beads [Spotlight]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, April 8th, 2010 in Feature Guests | Comments (47)

Polymer Clay Beads “My doctor told
me that I should be
living in a beach house
making jewelry.”
~Brenda-M

Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (85)
- pattw35 says: FYI - I have been reading quite a lot about Adirondack Alcohol Inks. Unfortunately, they fade when using heat. Pinata Inks do not. This may...
  – Feb 08, 8:21 AM
- Natalie B says: Thank you very much, Cindy! You are right it is confusing when companies name the same product differently. I have a Q for you. What...
  – Feb 07, 11:40 PM
- Toni H says: I made these this weekend and used the same shape in the tutorial. After dipping in water, I briefly sanded each one with 1000 grit...
  – Feb 06, 5:35 PM
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (18)
- Monique U says: Karonkay: I zoomed in on a high resolution pic at the USDA website and was amazed at how intricate this "humble" little flower really is....
  – Feb 08, 8:02 AM
- Karonkay says: Thanks so much Cindy... as you know I have a great deal of respect for your talent and knew you could help me with my...
  – Feb 08, 7:28 AM
- Karonkay says: you are exactly right that is the little devil of a flower that is giving me fits at the moment! but they really are so...
  – Feb 08, 7:25 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
- Catalina says: You are welcome, Willow. Keep up the great work!
  – Feb 06, 7:29 PM
Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (4)
- Elizabeth S. says: You're welcome, Sweetheart. I meant every word.
  – Feb 07, 6:02 AM
- Willow Lietz says: Thank You Elizabeth, I appreciate it :)
  – Feb 06, 3:59 PM
- Elizabeth S. says: I logged on this morning to return to the Celtic heart tute-I finished a couple that I kind of like and wanted to review how...
  – Feb 06, 7:51 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
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