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Vol-039 Aug’2011 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, August 29th, 2011 in Bead Projects, Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (12)

Polymer Clay Video Tutorials Volume 39

Video Tutorials:
1: Pandora Style Beads
2: Crackled Paint
3: Wire Riveting Intro
4: Dandelion Ghost Cane

Wire Riveting Introduction | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, August 18th, 2011 in Bead Projects | Comments (50)

Wire Riveting Intro Vid #217: “I’d like to know if you’d do a tutorial on how to use rivets for cold connections in polymer clay.“ ~Anne-R

Blue Iris Sculpted Flower & Copper Wire Wrapped Pendant [Gallery]

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Monday, July 4th, 2011 in Inspiration | Comments (28)

Sculpted Blue Iris Pendant Polymer Clay Tutor “Like the ruffled
skirts of a forest sprite,
the blue petals of this
beautiful sculpted Iris
pendant, shimmer and
dance on the…” ~Cindy Lietz

Wire Bezel Pendant | Handmade Copper Findings | Polymer Clay Jewelry

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, September 4th, 2008 in Bead Projects, Cane Work | Comments (30)

Copper Bezel Polymer Clay Pendant

Tips on wrapping Fimo cane slice beads with a hammered copper bezel and handmade jewelry pendant bail:

With metal prices rising globally, the interest in copper jewelry also seems to be going up. This rich warm material is Read More→

Handmade Jewelry from Polymer Clay Rose Beads and Ghost Cane Beads

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Sunday, July 27th, 2008 in Bead Shapes, Cane Work, Techniques | Comments (17)

Rose Petal Bead Bracelet

A beaded bracelet using jelly roll canes and flower petal inclusion techniques:

With the popularity of handcrafted jewellery these days, nothing is more personal or original than jewellry you’ve made yourself… especially when you also Read More→

Cheap Jewelry Making Supplies for Bead Artists – Creative Shopping

Posted by Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz on Thursday, July 10th, 2008 in Supplies | Comments (44)

Home Depot, You Can Bead It, We Can Help

If you make polymer clay beads, check out Home Depot for buying inexpensive jewellery supplies:

With the rising costs of craft supplies and the need to be original, all you polymer clay jewelry designers need Read More→

Faux Burl Wood Pens | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-060 Comments (53)
- Jocelyn C says: Sherry, think that is where I am heading mulling this over. Back in the day, my first love was trying to get the thinnest most...
  – May 18, 3:40 PM
- Tantesherry says: could you make a mold out of the oven safe kind and then cure the pc in the mold?
  – May 18, 2:53 PM
- Tantesherry says: Jocelyn - LOL Sue - such a new take you've made, I love them too. I also put Helen Breil"s book link in my favorites...
  – May 18, 2:46 PM
How to Polish Polymer Clay Beads in a Rock Tumbler Comments (117)
- Tantesherry says: Hi everyone almost done with my second go with this Wonderful product learned a few things - well one that I hope helps from my...
  – May 18, 2:10 PM
How To Pierce Holes In Polymer Clay Beads Comments (9)
- judy summer says: i used to do alot of metal jewelry finishing in my vibratory tumbler..more efficient and less impact . i do not make beads, but am...
  – May 17, 12:56 PM
- Lesley Symons says: Great tips as usual, Cindy! Like others have mentioned, I leave my round beads overnight to firm up - had never thought of icewater!!! Beads...
  – May 17, 3:37 AM
How To Slice Round Polymer Canes Without Distortion Comments (72)
- Jocelyn C says: :)!
  – May 17, 11:50 AM
- Tantesherry says: awww Jocelyn - what a pretty amber bead (put your comment in my Word Pad so as not to lose track of it :)) thanks...
  – May 14, 11:40 AM
Buying Polymer Clay Tips And Tricks Comments (25)
- Jocelyn C says: Elaine, hun, I am so sorry. Have lived in elderly and disabled low income housing since the mid nineties, and have watched 29 dear souls...
  – May 17, 8:06 AM
- Karen Lee Price Luda says: Thanks, Jocelyn. I'll be heading for the fleamarkets soon.
  – May 17, 8:00 AM
- Jocelyn C says: Karen, look around at second hand shops and garage sales for a good used food processor or coffee grinder. I use both, Black and Decker...
  – May 17, 7:47 AM
French Barrettes | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-059 Comments (81)
- Marion Rayner says: Hi Elaine Many thanks for your newsy reply. You seem to have the world pretty much covered, with all your daughters/nieces living all over. Great...
  – May 17, 12:49 AM
- elaine faulks says: Hi Marion, Loved reading about your life and agree with you about PC in UK. Still things take about ten years to be popular here...
  – May 16, 2:26 AM
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Like I said on Facebook, your barrettes turned out awesome Dixie Ann! I especially love the 2nd one on the top row with the dark...
  – May 15, 10:34 AM
Resource List of Where to Buy Polymer Clay Comments (30)
- Anna Sabina says: I am very fortunate to have quick access to Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby. But… I have to double-check each package for freshness and have...
  – May 15, 5:07 AM
- Julie J says: Another place to purchase Pardo clay is Creative Journey Studios located in Buford, Georgia - that's just outside of Atlanta. This is an awesome store/gallery...
  – May 13, 10:16 AM
- Dayl Jones says: Hi there guys, I live in the UK in a particularly small rural location so I mainly buy my PC on-line. Ebay has some great...
  – May 12, 2:29 PM
Is It Compatible With Polymer Clay? Always Test! Comments (44)
- Tantesherry says: Hi ladies - this is Awesome Information being handed out on this thread :) been wanting poly paste for a while now need to go...
  – May 12, 7:57 AM
- BinkyM says: Elaine, saving yourself from sanding things to half their thickness is *zactly* why you wanna make yourself some grout! Save your joints and your nails...
  – May 12, 5:35 AM
- elaine faulks says: Thanks Binky, I can just imagine you fiddling with hot clay, so now I know NOT to when using PP. The grouting of "dings" sounds...
  – May 12, 1:08 AM
Avoiding Fingerprints On Your Polymer Clay Projects Comments (56)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Hey, are you trying to say that people who have deep fingerprints don't do enough dishes?! LOL
  – May 10, 3:02 PM
- Charline A says: They disappear from all the hard work and dishes we've washed over the years. LOL
  – May 10, 10:24 AM
- Cheyrl B. says: I haven't watched the video as of yet and am really looking forward to it, For some reason I have no audio this am and...
  – May 03, 6:42 AM
JoolTool Introduction | Buffing Polymer Clay Comments (91)
- Jocelyn C says: Cindy, just counted up my savings jar set aside for purchasing this product. It's getting there, lol. Hopefully, combined with next year's Tax Return, I...
  – May 10, 5:15 AM
Fixing Bubbles in Your Flat Baked Polymer Pieces Comments (20)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Dixie Ann is right Tricia. The search box is the perfect way to find tons of info here. You should be able to find the...
  – May 07, 6:30 PM
- tricia parker says: Thank you Dixie Ann. I'll have a look now. :)
  – May 06, 5:34 AM
- Dixie Ann says: Hi Trica, welcome to the blog. At the top of every page is a Search Bar. If you type in "how to store Polymer Clay"...
  – May 05, 9:02 PM
Upcycle Old Ugly Polymer Clay Beads into Heishi Beads Comments (63)
- Polymer Clay Tutor Cindy Lietz says: Yes Toni, I recommend you do any sanding, buffing and glazing/waxing/etc. before you warm and cut the bead. You're right it is WAY easier that...
  – May 07, 6:26 PM
- elaine faulks says: Hi Maria R It is great to see someone on this site from Venezuela, welcome. I have a whole lot of extended family living there,...
  – May 07, 3:08 AM
- Toni H. says: Cindy, can you sand and polish the bead before you warm them in the oven, or will that take off the polish, you think? It...
  – May 05, 1:58 PM
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