Vol-020 Jan'2010 Back Issues Now Posted in Polymer Clay Library
Video Tutorials: Tribal Cane; Heart Shaped Beads; Lace and Ink Texture; Interchangeable Focal Bead Pendant:
Well it's up for grabs now… the January 2010 set of videos (Volume 020 Back Issue) in the Polymer Clay Library that is! And this is a great collection of tutorials that you're going to want to add to your collection if you don't already own them.
Today's photo shows thumbnail images for the 4 videos included in this package:
Video-020-1 Tribal Cane: In this video you will learn how to create a unique tribal theme cane that is actually three canes in one. First you create a repeating triangular design that looks good on it own if you want to use it that way. This piece can then be used to create a more complicated X patterned cane, or a repeating V. You can also combine them in many other ways as well. An extruder is required. so now is the time to get this awesome tool if you don't already have one.
Video-020-2 Heart Shaped Beads: Perfect for Valentines or anytime you want to express your feelings in beads. You will learn how to make two different styles of heart shaped beads that can be made in any size. Leave them plain or cover them in the cane designs of your choice.
Video-020-3 Lace and Ink Technique: Lace and Ink Texture Technique: You are going to love this technique for making Valentines beads, Victorian Jewelry, Steampunk embellishments or any polymer clay project that needs a lacy touch. Using real lace and pigment ink, you can give any bead or pendant the look of lace.
Video-020-4 Interchangeable Pendant: An original design of my own, you can take any polymer clay bead or beads and add them to this unique wire pendant to create a beautiful focal piece. Slide off the beads and replace with different ones with this interchangeable jewelry design. It can be created using any type of 20 gauge wire, making the possibilities endless!
Also included in this Volume-020 back issue package is the A-Series recipe cards from the Salmon Pearls Palette.
To read feedback from members who have already benefited from the videos and recipes in this Volume-020 back issue package, click here: Tribal Cane | Heart Shape Beads | Lace & Ink | Interchangeable Pendant
And, Sneak Peak Preview Clips are available for viewing here: Polymer Clay Tutorials [Videos]
If anyone else would like to add a review for any of the videos or color recipes in Volume-020, I would love to hear from you. Or if you have not yet purchased this back issue and have a question, ask away. In either case, use the comments section below.
Filed Under: 05: Techniques, 06: Bead Shapes, 07: Cane Work, 11: Bead Projects, 15: Promotions by Comment. 
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11:03 am
What I like about the January videos is the variety – a cane, a shaped bead, a wire project, and a technique. My favorite of all tho, is the color palette. Those salmon pink colors are absolutely gorgeous. I misread one of the recipes & added too much red to one of the paler colors & it was still wonderful. I wrote my mistake down so I could do it again. I love having a nice recipe & then taking off from there with some changes. Thank you Cindy.
11:38 am
I loved January's videos! I am using the tricks I learned in the Heart Shaped Beads tutorial for Valentine's projects (that I hope to finish this weekend.) The technique for shaping hearts is something I'll use forever (I love hearts!) & you can make them so many different ways and cover them in anything! So far, I've used various canes to cover my hearts, as well as the Lace & Ink Texture technique I learned from one of Cindy's other videos in Jan. I haven't made the Interchangeable Focal Bead Pendant yet, but I plan to as soon as all of my hearts are finished. The pendant is such a wonderful way to display beads, or even a variety of beads. Cindy's tutorial is so easy to understand; I know I won't have any trouble making it when I'm ready to. As for the Tribal Cane, I am still trying to get my hands on a good extruder. I haven't been able to get out to shop. (My back's been hurting really bad.) Plus, any time I feel good enough, I'm claying, working to get my Valentine's projects ready!
I just want to say thanks for a wonderful month of videos. They are absolutely wonderful. These were my first as a new member, and so very worth it. For just $3, I got four amazing videos and a beautiful color palette of amazing recipes! For anyone who's been thinking they might want to join but they're not sure–do it! Believe me, it is such an good deal–an incredible value. You'll be so happy you joined!
10:48 pm
You are very welcome gals. And thank you for adding your comments to this thread. I REALLY appreciate it!!!! :-) :-)
3:12 pm
Information on Bead Tumblers and mediums used in them please.
7:44 pm
@Hazel: There is quite a bit of information in the various posts. If you look at the upper left side of this page there is a box with "Topic Categories" as well as a search box. For the information you want, you could go to #10: Finishing and it will give you a list of articles about finishing techniques, including those about rock tumblers, etc.
Or, you can use the search box, put in a word or two, like "tumbler", and you'll get a list of articles. Here is one that I found: Polymer Clay Tutorial | Polished Beads | Lortone Rock Tumbler
There are quite a few more on this topic. Also, don't forget to check the comments, as there can be useful information there, as well.
12:28 pm
What supplies do i need to start doing polymer beads?
9:42 pm
@Victory Swift: Hi Victory, welcome to the website! There's all kinds of info around here; you can search for anything by typing a word or two in the search box at the top left side. I tried typing in "basic tools" and I got a list of articles on that topic. This one, called Basic Tool Kit for working with Polymer Clay, shows the basics for getting started. The article also discusses items that you may want to add to your supplies as you go along.
One of the main things you'll need is, of course, clay. You'll want a good one: Premo Sculpey is Cindy's favorite & an all-around good clay. You can get it at most any craft shop (like Michael's, Hobby Lobby.) Make sure it says "Premo," not "Sculpey III." (Sculpey III has pretty colors, but it is fairly weak.)
You will probably want to subscribe to Cindy's newsletter, so you can get 3 free videos & free color recipes. The link's at the top of the page (Polymer Clay Newsletter.) Cindy also has a Fundamental's/Basics course, which is an excellent way to learn how to work with polymer clay. There are 39 videos teaching you everything from conditioning clay to finishing your pieces, not to mention tons of nifty tips & tricks to help you avoid mistakes. Cindy's videos are very good, and she's such a great teacher!
Anyway, check out the article, and then leave a comment if you have any more questions. Someone is usually hangin' round, and happy to help!