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Vol-028 Sept’2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques, Tools | Comments (23)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 28

Video Tutorials:
1: Art Sheets;
2: Bead Caps;
3: Tube Bead Roller;
4: Spotted Lily Cane:

Tube Beads, Roller Tool Video – Now Playing – Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Friday, September 17th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Tools | Comments (27)

Polymer Clay Tube Beads “I have one of those
roller thingies and have
never understood how to
use it. Your video should be
part of the instructions incl.
in the package!” ~Maria-C

Polymer Clay Tutorial | How To Use Amaco Tube Bead Roller [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 in Bead Shapes, Tools | Comments (57)

Tube Beads and Tube Bead Roller Vid #172: “I have
lots of bead roller tools,
but have yet to try most of
them.” ~Carolyn-F

Rustic Arizona Style Handmade Beads Made from Scrap Polymer Clay

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, January 17th, 2010 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes | Comments (15)

Arizona Beads “Just goes to show you… never toss out your scraps or the old clay pieces!” ~Rob-K

Wire Work and Polymer Clay Beads | Creating Your Loops and Links

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 in Bead Projects | Comments (28)

Wired Polymer Clay Tube Bead “Yes please… show us more wire working techniques! I think copper wire really sets off polymer clay.” ~Lisa-W

Tube Beads for Jewelry Making using Gold Leaf and Fimo Polymer Clay

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Supplies, Techniques | Comments (13)

Crackled Gold Leaf Tube Beads

Vid #74: How to make jewelry tube beads with crackled metal leaf Fimo clay:

I’ve talked a lot lately about about using metals & foils with polyclay. The cool thing about these products is the crackling effect that you can Read More→

How to Make a Bead Baking Rack with Folded Card Stock

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 in Finishing, Tools | Comments (5)

Bead Baking Rack Made From Card Stock

Need to bake some polymer clay beads but don’t have a professional bead rack yet?

You can make a handy dandy rack for baking beads by accordion folding a piece of heavy card stock paper. And if you don’t have any card stock kicking around Read More→

Frosted Rainbow Flower Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial Comments (88)
- 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
- Natalie says: Not back with working with clay ... Hubby is going up net week.... Still not allowed to our any weight on left ankle... Can't do...
  – Feb 08, 3:38 PM
- Dixie Ann says: Natalie, I hope your doing better now with your ankle. It sounds like your back at your claying. I have been sick for a week...
  – Feb 08, 3:01 PM
Vol-044 Jan’2012 Back Issues | Polymer Clay Library Comments (24)
- Monique U says: Cindy, the colours and especially the translucency are so accurate! It's hard to believe they are made from clay. AWESOME!! Nice shot, too (Willow? Doug?)...
  – Feb 08, 4:33 PM
- Karonkay says: oh my goodness! they are beautiful.... You did such a great job. They do look perfect for this project! You have made my day. They...
  – Feb 08, 4:12 PM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Here is what I came up with...
  – Feb 08, 3:58 PM
Polymer Clay Sculpted Dogwood Flower Pendant Comments (6)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Beautiful quote Monique! Thanks for sharing!
  – Feb 08, 10:13 AM
- Monique U says: Just thought I would share this quote I saw on a Tim Holtz stamp (don't know the source of the quote): CREATIVITY is allowing yourself...
  – Feb 08, 10:06 AM
- Elizabeth S. says: You're welcome, Sweetheart. I meant every word.
  – Feb 07, 6:02 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
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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