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Cupcake Charm Polymer Clay Jewelry from Monster Kookies Artiste

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, May 30th, 2009 in Feature Guests, Sell Your Stuff | Comments (7)

Monster Kookies Cupcake Charms

Ex-Chef Bakes Fimo In Ways You May Never Have Imagined:

Today you get to meet the Mad Scientist of Polymer Clay. Her name is Kimberly and she makes Tentacle Infested Cupcake Charms; Pink Death-By-Chocolate Read More→

Spider Steampunk Jewelry Pendant | Polymer Clay, Old Watch, Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, March 8th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Cane Work | Comments (2)

Pink Widow Spider Steampunk Pendant

The Oh So Sinister Pink Widow Spider Strikes Again:

“It’s after Midnight on Friday the 13th and the Pink Widow Spider is getting hungry!” – Yikes! Maybe I’m taking this Steampunk thing too far. But sometimes you just have to go where a piece is Read More→

Bead Spider Jewelry Made with Polymer Clay and Glass Bugle Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, March 6th, 2009 in Bead Projects, Musings-News | Comments (7)

Pink Widow Spider

Meet Miss Pink Widow Spider… A Unique Accessory For Your Steampunk Pendants:

Sometimes working with polymer clay is just too much fun! Such is the case with the little beaded spider in the photo. She’s exploring the top of a steampunk Read More→

Glass Bugle Beads – 5 Fun Ways to Use Them In Polymer Clay Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 in Bead Projects, Feature Guests, Supplies | Comments (5)

Glass Bugle Beads

From Mobius to Mosaics; Fringes to Flowers; Even a Steampunk Spider:

If you make polymer clay beads, then you probably also have a bunch of other types of jewelry beads in your craft studio or supply bins. Glass bugle beads for Read More→

Steampunk Jewelry Pendant Embellished with Polymer Clay Flower Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 in Bead Projects, Inspiration, Musings-News | Comments (10)

Steampunk Polymer Clay Pendant

A Gardener’s Chronometer with Natural Magnetic and Medicinal Powers:

“Taking its measurements from the Moon and the Earth’s magnetic field, this fashionable device guides the Steampunk Gardener to the ideal location for Read More→

Itsy Bitsy Spider Jewelry and Beads Made with Polymer Clay Canes

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, July 20th, 2008 in Cane Work, Inspiration | Comments (15)

Spider Cane Design

Do you want to make some Gothic Jewellery, a Harry Potter Pendant or really cool Halloween Costume Jewelry? Then you’ll love this very buggy clay cane project:

I just love the look of Spiders. They are graphic, Read More→

Avril Lavigne Necklace + Crossbone Beads = Polymer Clay Etsy Ideas

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, July 7th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Inspiration, Musings-News | Comments (4)

How to get polymer clay inspiration from pop culture trends and rock star jewelry:

Whether you like her style or not, rocker Avril Lavigne fashion is hot! That means jewelry themes for necklaces with cross bones and a skull bead or Read More→

Steampunk Fashion Jewelry and Polymer Clay

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, April 25th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Musings-News | Comments (17)

Steampunk Fasion on Etsy

Edgy, New, Old, and Mechanical. These Are the Words I Came Up with to Describe this Sub-culture Fantasy Genre:

The other day, a jewelry designer Read More→

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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