Comments on: Why Make Polymer Clay Beads? And Jewelry and Other Arts and Crafts

By: B.C.

B.C. — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 06:46:09 +0000

I love using round crystal beads in these types of projects as they add so much elegance to my jewelry. I love to design my own jewelry because designing my own jewelries is a very happy thing to do. I am thinking to create more of them for people who know how to appreciate them. However, in order to search for fresh ideas and tricks is not very easy task to do so. I love to improve myself more so I tried to explore more about the tricks and tips by doing some brief research online. Personally, I find crystal beads are great to use in my beading as they are so versatile and elegant. Thanks for sharing these tips and information with us. I will keep an eye on your websites for more ideas. Thank you so much!

By: Phaedrakat

Phaedrakat — Sat, 08 May 2010 08:24:44 +0000

@Myeesha Provin: Hi Myeesha! Short answer: it’s better to mix your own colors with a stronger clay like Premo and not use Sculpey III at all. But, especially if you already have some of it purchased, you CAN mix the 2 brands on the same piece of sculpture. Try a 50/50 mix. That should give you enough strength for a figurine, especially if it doesn’t have a lot of protruding parts or thin areas. ( Risky areas for breakage when working with Sculpey III.) More info is on its way… :D ~Kat

By: Myeesha Provin

Myeesha Provin — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:40:58 +0000

I was just wondering if its ok to use 2 brands of clay, premo and sculpey III, on the same piece (figurines)? Or is it better to mix my own colors so I don’t have to use Sculpey III at all? I’m a beginner.

By: Silverleaf

Silverleaf — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:57:26 +0000

I love the flower bead there Cindy, it’s really pretty!

I guess at the moment I’m just working though making a million different things, then I’ll have the experience and skills to develop my own style. Dainty is definitely something I could work on.

By: Cindy Lietz@Sculpture Flower Beads

Cindy Lietz@Sculpture Flower Beads — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:17:48 +0000

Yeah I know what you mean… I tend to make things on the chunky side and far from dainty but who knows, maybe we can learn how together! Though I guess I have done some dainty things. Check the link by my name.

You’re welcome. I really like your blog!

By: Silverleaf

Silverleaf — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:38:54 +0000

Thanks Cindy!

I’m not so good at doing dainty I’m afraid – but I’m still very new to all this so who knows what I’ll be able to do in future. We’re all learning, right?

Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog as well. :)

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Artists - Find Your Voice

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Artists - Find Your Voice — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:39:30 +0000

That sounds really sweet Silverleaf! I checked out your blog and the jewelry looks great! No wonder they liked it!

Bet you could make polymer clay beads that suit that style of jewelry. Maybe something on the dainty side, who knows!

BTW thank you very much for putting me on your blogroll! I really really appreciate it!

By: Silverleaf

Silverleaf — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:20:00 +0000

Well I did end up making jewellery for my mum, grandma, and my boyfriend’s mum, and they all seemed to like what I made!

I used bought beads instead of my own polymer clay ones because I wanted a particular style that just didn’t suit my beads.

I’ve put pictures on my new blog [Follow Link By My Name Above].

My mum wore hers when she came to visit on Boxing Day. I grinned at her and said, “Mum I like your necklace.” She grinned back and replied, “Yeah, it’s nice isn’t it? Do you know it’s handmade and unique, there’s not another one like it in the world!”

Bless her.

By: Cindy Lietz@Buy Jewelry Making Supplies

Cindy Lietz@Buy Jewelry Making Supplies — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:04:53 +0000

That is so cool about the mokume gane ornament you made for your friend Anna! I bet she did love it, who wouldn’t love to get something like that!

It is always nice to have great supplies. I think any reason to get some more is a good one! ;-)

By: Anna Sabina

Anna Sabina — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 16:29:30 +0000

I like Silver Leafs comment about using the money that would have gone toward gifts ad spending it on materials. This may provide an opportunity to buy higher quality materials that we can use on more than one project. I got great JOY from making the Mokume Gane ornament for my friend and she loved it too.