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Textured Polymer Clay Beads – How To Make a Lasting Impression

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 in Techniques, Tools | Comments (14)

Adding Texture To a Polymer Clay Bead

“As usual, such cool tips, this time about textures.” ~DaisySoapGirl

Just about anything goes as far as items to use for putting texture on your polymer clay beads. For example, a piece of drywall sandpaper screen as Read More→

Polymer Clay Videos | Jupiter Bead, Faux Raku, Watercolor Techniques

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 3rd, 2009 in Promotions, Techniques | Comments (41)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials

“Wow! You make it look so easy AND beautiful. I had planned on doing housework today, but…” ~Dawn

Now that July has come and gone, another back issue has been packaged up and posted in the Polymer Clay Library. It is Read More→

Polymer Clay Videos | Rubber Stamping, Rose Beads, Pear Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, July 5th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Promotions, Techniques | Comments (6)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials

“Thanks to you Cindy, my d’Anjou Pear bead turned out so cute I can’t stand it!”

For those of you who have been asking about the Volume-013 back issue package, your wait is over. It is now available over at the Polymer Clay Video Library Read More→

Polymer Clay Techniques | Textured Faux Raku Beads for Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, February 13th, 2009 in Techniques | Comments (3)

Texture Faux Raku Beads

Create Texture On Your Polymer Clay Beads Using Drywall Sandpaper Mesh:

When making polymer clay beads for jewelry, a nice way to add some dimension to them is to give the surface a bit of texture. Adding this texture effect is also Read More→

Raku Style Crackle Beads Perfect For Chunky Jewelry Making Projects

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, January 17th, 2009 in Bead Shapes, Techniques | Comments (7)

 

Deep Crackle Globe Bead

The Deep Texture Of These Beads Begs To Be Touched:

Here is a close-up shot of one of my Crackled Faux Raku Beads. To me this particular bead looks a lot like a globe with its heavily textured ‘continents’ floating above a red sea. I am really Read More→

Polymer Clay Tutorial | Getting Creative with Mokume Gane Techniques

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, November 28th, 2008 in Promotions, Techniques, Tools | Comments (15)

Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Pendant

Mokume-Gane Pattern and Texture Variations Are As Vast As Your Imagination Will Allow:

Member’s of the Polymer Clay Tutor Video Library who have purchased the Volume-002 back issue package, will have already Read More→

Great Polymer Clay Supplies and Bead Making Tools from the Kitchen

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, October 14th, 2008 in Supplies, Tools | Comments (7)

Kitchen Polymer Clay Tools

5 Polymer Clay Tools You Probably Already Own But Hadn’t Thought About:

There are plenty of unique options for polymer clay bead making tools and supplies. Some of the more creative ones come from the kitchen. But remember, Read More→

Texture: How To Think Creatively About Polymer Clay Bead Surfaces

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, October 12th, 2008 in Feature Guests, Techniques, Tools | Comments (10)

Polymer Clay Texture Ideas

Six Unique Tips for Texturing Your Sculpey and Fimo Beads:

Today’s inspirational photo is of the frost covered grass in the field next to my home. What I love about this picture is its textural qualities. The fine and coarse lines of the aged yellowed grass 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)

Make Your Own Jewelry Beads

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→

How To Make Large Polymer Clay Beads without Using a Lot of Clay

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, June 21st, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Techniques | Comments (32)

Large Polymer Clay Bead with Tin Foil Center

Want to know how to make big beads that are light and use less clay?

One of the popular trends this year is really large chunky beads and pendants. When you are making oversized beads out of polymer clay, you run into a couple Read More→

Baking Flat Polymer Clay Sheets – Avoiding Common Problems

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, May 31st, 2008 in Bead Projects, Finishing | Comments (52)

Polymer Clay Gingerbread Cookies

Photo shows baked polymer clay gingerbread cookies with unwanted texture caused by uneven heat:

The other day a reader submitted this question: "Hey Cindy – Attached is a photo showing the texture of the baked Read More→

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