Vid #263: With never-seen-before footage of me doing the
“Kids-Hate-It-When-I-Do-That” Road Trip Dance… thanks to Doug’s re-re-re-mix skills. ~Cindy Lietz
Here at Polymer Clay Tutor, we are about to embark on a brand new PcT Roadtrip Adventure. It involves you, me, Doug, the kids, some sponsors… and a 31 foot Travel Trailer.
Now if you don’t know what the heck I’m talking about, here’s some links to a few comments where the story has been gradually unfolding. Clicking on the dates will allow you to see how several of the members have already been participating in this ongoing dialog):
2012-01-06: Ken – Yes I’m hoping this is the year we can start to do some touring. It would be so fun to pack up the family in an RV and head out on a road trip to meet up with some of you guys at a few different locations. Cost would obviously be a factor… but yes this is something that we are trying to figure out for 2012. Any input, suggestions, ideas, expressions of interest, etc, are welcome. As they say… “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” ~Cindy
2012-05-23: My Father’s passing has caused Cindy and I to do some deep thinking about priorities in our life… you know those things that people like Stephen Covey define as “Important” but not necessarily ‘Urgent’. Back in January, Cindy mentioned about wanting to make 2012 the year that we start to get out on the road to meet up with as many of you as possible… in person. Well things are moving forward on that front. We just purchased a travel trailer that will officially mark the beginning of our PCTroadTrip Adventure. The whole family is “onboard” with the idea (including Willow and Fisher)… so you’ll definitely be hearing more about this new and exciting project over the coming months. In a way, it will be part of a tribute that we can give to my Dad. Before he departed, we did have the opportunity tell him about this dream of ours… and although he had already lost his ability to communicate in words, I will never forget how his eyes lit up with joy and excitement and approval. It was a sign that we were on the right track. ~Doug
2012-06-08: The idea is for our whole family, trailer in tow, to set out on a course that will allow us to meet up with PcT members in small towns and cities throughout North America. And… if everything works out, there is no reason why we wouldn’t be able to do something similar in the UK, Europe, Australia… and who knows where else. We will be looking for sponsor(s) (Michael’s… hopefully your ears are burning about right now :-). Wouldn’t it be great for groups of us to go shopping together at retail locations throughout the country/continent? There are so many products in the aisle’s of the big craft stores that can be used with polymer clay… and I’m not just talking about the polymer clay aisle!!! It will still be a fun experience for even those who can’t meet up with us in person, since we will be filming and vlogging about the whole adventure, as it unfolds. Think reality show… only replace the New Jersey table tossing bits… with forehead smacking, a-ha moments of extreme inspiration! ~Cindy
Just below, is a fun video that will bring it all together for you… with never-seen-before footage of me doing the “Kids-Hate-It-When-I-Do-That” Roadtrip Dance… thanks to Doug’s re-re-re-mix editing skills.
PcT Road Trip Dance
PcT Road Trip Dance (YouTube Version)
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Now the only way this PcT Roadtrip project can work, is if we get lots and lots of support from all of you guys. So please don’t just watch the video and leave. Be sure to add your comment below and become a part of this “Virtual Petition” event.
You guys are so cute !!! This is such a great opportunity for your family before the kids are grown and off to college. But, have you considered one bathroom and 2 teenagers !!!
Location: Des Moines and Iowa City, Iowa. ( live in Des Moines but there are clayers in the eastern part of the State that have no one near them that does Polymer Clay. )
Possible sponsor. Better Homes and Garden-Meredith Publishing has a major operation in Des Moines. I know Iris from Polyform has come to Des Moines and met with them in the past. They may be a corporate sponsor.
Purchases:
Clay supplies Premo, Pardo, Sculpy III, Fimo, Pardo, Kato, Sculpy Bake and Bond, Liquid Sculpy, Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Alcohol Ink diluter, PearlEx Powder, pasta machine/clay press, clay extruder, clay molds, clay texture sheets, etch and pearl tool, clay blades, clay knives, clay oven, Bead baking tray, bead, piercein pins, shape cutters.
Jewelry supplies: jewelry wire, jewelry cord, beads, jewelry making tools-pliers, crimper, wire cutter, space beads, focal beads, crimp beads, pendent frames, bales, clasps, magnetic clasps, charms, beading needles, beading trays.
Scrap booking: Stamps, embossing powers, Side Kick dies, Tim Holts embellishments, card stock, scissors, scrap booking charms, ribbon., specialty paper, metal foil leaf.
Paints: Paint brushes, Copic markers, Prisma color pencils, acrylic paints.
Publications: 10 polymer clay books, 4 mixed media books, Polymer Cafe, Scrap booking magazines, jewelry making magazines, Bead and Button.
Misc: unfinished wood frames, vases, shadow boxes, cardboard boxes, sandpaper, copper wire, brass wires, epoxy glue, super glue, general purpose glue, jewelry glue, bead storage boxes, storage containers, label printer, plastic zip lock storage bags, cake decorating texture tools, cookie cutters.
Maybe we could send pictures of our studios so they get an idea of the volumn of purchases.
OMG Anna that is an awesome list! Thank you for giving such great detail.Sending pictures would be great! You could post them on the Facebook page if you like. I am really looking forward to getting out to Iowa. I know there are many of you out there!
Oh, my, Anna! I don’t feel so bad now that I’ve seen your list of purchases for the sake of polymer clay antics!! I have also bought most of the same items as you for doing polymer clay projects. I also do many other types of crafts, so I haven’t done a lot of PC yet, but truly enjoyed my creations so far, so am looking forward to doing more.
I am originally from Iowa – Davenport, to be exact. Davenport is right on the Mississippi River, and now I live just across said river in Moline, Illinois. We are part of what is known as the “Quad-Cities” – Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa and Rock Island and Moline, Illinois, and the surrounding area. But, I will always consider Davenport my “home, sweet home.”
Some of my favorite places to get supplies and clay are online from Polymer Clay Superstore and The Clay Alley, and from our local Hobby Lobby store.
And Cindy, I love your tutorials!! I am very much a visual learner and your tutes really work well for me. I am so glad I found you! <3 I wish you and your family much good luck in your adventure. I am hoping you will make it into our neck of the woods somewhere along the way. Have fun and be safe!!
Thanks, Anna for the fabulous list. I love the idea of sharing photos of studios. Not only would sponsors get a inkling of an idea of the supplies we purchase, but I’d be inspired!
Wow, that sounds very nice. Be sure to treat your family and youself to some of the winderful sites while you travel around. (Arches National Monument Park, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon just to name a couple.) Question – how long is your road trip?
Delmar, Maryland and New York, New York
Hi Claycass – If there is enough support and interest, the idea is to do many road trips over the coming years. The length of each roadtrip will vary depending on how far afield we venture out. Obviously, traveling from the Pacific Northwest (where we are located), all the way down to Florida… or over to New York… is going to be more than just an overnighter ;-)
OK Doug, I know FL is as far from home as you can go, either now or in the future, but promise you one thing. When you get here, I WILL HAVE A MATCHING BAND WAITING TO GREET YOU!!!
We are a family of 7, so of course, we did RVing all the years the kids were growing up (Who could afford airline or hotel prices, even back then, for that group?)
One suggestion I make: Don’t know if AAA is available in Canada, but if it is, you should definitely have it, or some other travel insurance plan. More than once, having it took the cost of towing that 26′, due to some quirky thing, out of the “Now our vacation plans are ruined” option.
Happy RVing, where ever the road takes you, and don’t forget the plastic bags for the WHOOPER STICKS.
I agree!! We had CAA a few years back and had a flat tire driving through Kicking Horse Pass with a 40ft rented RV!!!! It was pouring rain and we managed to limp to a visitors site–called CAA and they had a repair man there within half an hour….he fixed the tire and we made supper inside (doesn’t seem fair–but don’t worry, we tipped him well). It really saved us a huge headache!!
Hi Doug,
You have probably done it already but if not it would be a good idea to join BIG4, or Kamping in America,………….. koa.com.
We did this 5 years ago when planning a road trip in Australia. We used about 15 of their sites and were so impressed by everyone of them. Beautiful locations, helpful and friendly staff and service second to none. (OZ ROCKS)
Membership is only $24 for the year and you save 10% every time you stay overnight. (No I do not work for them) hee hee. They also issue gift certificates (valid for two years) that you can spend at their many sites on overnight fees or stuff from the camp shops. They are valued at $25 each. If you are already a member please let me know as I think gift certificates are a brilliant idea and if you do not use them all up on pctRoadTrip number one you will have a good start for pctroadTrip number two……………………..and who knows, by pulling a few strings, they could become one of you sponsors…………………cheers xx…………………………
Yes, I’ve bought tons of stuff, as a direct result of your videos. I started off with Fimo clay, a set of cutters and a pasta machine, now I have so much stuff my husband is complaining! I’ll make a list, but will have to get my various boxes and drawers open! I just wanted to say that I’m sure your polymer clay videos have had a knock-on-effect generally within the polyclay community so that not only your students have you to thank. Ever since starting your videos I’ve been hungry for any sites I could find which gave information about polyclay, and I’m absolutely sure that I can’t be the only one. The world of polyclay has exploded and your brilliant work has played no small part in it.
I enjoy ‘surfing around’, but I always come back to you. As the song says, “Nobody does it better”! Well done, Cindy and Doug.
Lightwater, Surrey, UK
Location: Parsippany, NJ (Just 30 minutes from New York City). There is a Michaels right by my house.
I used Anna Sabina’s comprehensive list as a template and edited it to show my purchases.
Purchases:
Clay supplies Premo, Sculpy III, Fimo, Pardo, Sculpy Bake and Bond, Liquid Sculpy, Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Alcohol Ink diluter, PearlEx Powder, Amoco pasta machine, clay extruder, clay molds, clay texture sheets, etch and pearl tool, clay blades, clay knives, clay oven, Bead baking tray, bead, piercing pins, shape cutters, clay mat, Wilton cutters, Lucite roller, UV gel and UV light
Jewelry supplies: jewelry wire, jewelry cord, beads, jewelry making tools-pliers, crimper, wire cutter, space beads, crimp beads, pendent frames, bales, clasps, beading needles, beading trays.
Scrap booking: Stamps, embossing powders, card stock, scissors, specialty paper, metal foil leaf.
Paints: Paint brushes, Copic markers, Prisma color pencils, acrylic paints, chalk pastels
Misc: sandpaper, copper wire, brass wires, epoxy glue, super glue, general purpose glue, jewelry glue, bead storage boxes, storage containers, plastic zip lock storage bags, Future floor finish
I have spent a ton of money at Michaels stores all due to Polymer Clay Tutor!
Uh, oh. Tried in 3 browsers and I cannot get that video to run.
Cindy, could you please add a $25 level to the contribs?
I wish your whole family and your business the very best of luck on this adventure. So glad we get to see the pics and the results!
Check your firewall. I had the same problem for a couple weeks but was finally able to narrow it down to the firewall running on my computer through my virus software. Hope you get to see it. Very fun video.
Great advice Rebecca… about the firewall settings. You need to “allow all network traffic” from the following url’s:
>> uqast.com
>> beadsandbeading.com
>> beadvideos.com
Jocelyn… in regards to the “$25 contribs” question… when you click on that donation button above in the post, it will allow you to set whatever amount you want.
PS: BIG THANKS TO ALL OF YOU that have already been using the donation button this morning. It is so very much appreciated!!!
Purchases:
Clay supplies Premo, Pardo, Sculpy III, Fimo, Pardo, Kato, Sculpy Bake and Bond, Liquid Sculpy, Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Alcohol Ink diluter, PearlEx Powder, pasta machine/clay press, clay extruder, clay molds, clay texture sheets, etch and pearl tool, clay blades, clay knives, clay oven, Bead baking tray, bead, piercein pins, shape cutters.
Jewelry supplies: jewelry wire, jewelry cord, beads, jewelry making tools-pliers, crimper, wire cutter, space beads, focal beads, crimp beads, pendent frames, bales, clasps, magnetic clasps, charms, beading needles, beading trays.
Scrap booking: Stamps, embossing powers, Big Kick dies, Tim Holtz embellishments, card stock, scissors, scrap booking charms, ribbon., specialty paper, metal foil leaf.
Paints: Paint brushes, Copic markers, Prisma color pencils, acrylic paints.
Publications: 10 polymer clay books, 4 mixed media books, Polymer Cafe, Scrap booking magazines, jewelry making magazines, Bead and Button.
Misc: unfinished wood frames, vases, shadow boxes, cardboard boxes, sandpaper, copper wire, brass wires, epoxy glue, super glue, general purpose glue, jewelry glue, bead storage boxes, storage containers, label printer, plastic zip lock storage bags, cake decorating texture tools, cookie cutters.
Cindy I just copyed this from one of your friend because is was so much easier.
Would Love to see you in Ohio.
We live in East Canton were you could park your rv and hook up,
We be so much fun following you
Marie and Louie Schwab
Thank you so much Marie and Louie for the offer to park and hook up our RV at your place!! That would be fantastic! I am really looking forward to meeting you. Great list you put together. We have a lot of the same things of course! Thanks so much for your comment!
I have been in love with the Polymer Clay medium for many years, and was so happy when I came across your tutorials. They make learning new methods with clay so much easier.
I have so many supplies, and probably more than I need, but I hate to be in the middle of a project and need something I do not have.
I have two 18 x 19 x 6″ boxes filled with some of my favorite clay. I really loved the Sculpey studio clay when it was available and purchased one of each color available. I still love this clay but now they do not make it any more. :(
I have two large surveyors cabinets (the kind with the drawers that hold architectural drawings or maps). Each cabinet has 5 drawers that are 3′ wide, 2 1/2′ deep, and 2 1/2″ high. The two cabinets are filled with stone, glass, seed, bone, seed, wood and any other kind of bead I have fallen in love with. I incorporate these into the PC jewelry that I make.
There are 7 12×9″ boxes filled with the various metal elements needed to enhance and finish jewelry. I have all of my wire, thread, and stringing materials in a separate enclosed container to keep from the elements.
I have a separate box for my liquids – epoxy resins, glazes, inks, patina creams, etc.
I have a AMACO pasta machine, 3 sets of clay tools, silicon clay shapers (from Rio Grande), knitting needles (used when glazing my beads and baking – prefer a little larger hole), rivets, grommets, dental tools (great for adding detail), Micro-file set from Rio Grande, molds, forms, cutters, texture sheets … and many different necklace, bracelet, and earring forms for use when creating with clay. I even had purchased at Micheal’s and Hobby Lobby some hair barett forms that unfortunately are no longer available. They were my best choice and I still have two that I made that I am keeping for myself while I hope someone else will come out with them again.
I have my small oven used specifically for clay, along with some corn starch, powder, and other items used as release agents.
And to top it all off, I have a large collection of candles, scents, and music that create the proper environment for my artistic work. Then there is the packaging items, along with the display items to be used at shows. (I have a whole separate room in my house just for Jewelry design and a small part of my office for clay design). I am just about ready for anything … but I am sure that not only do I have more … but that whatever new comes out I will probably need to try also.
I wish you and your family luck and safe passage on your journey, and if you happen to make it to Daytona Beach, FL I will be there to meet you. You are an inspiration to me.
Well I vote for Texas– yee haw! I am near Lubbock. I’d LOVE for you to come by but if you choose a more polymer populated area of the state ( or New Mexico) let me know and I will try to make it there.
Purchases– oh wow! I regualrly stalk Michaels and Hobby lobby for goodies that I have seen in your videos. I have purchased Premo clay, Kato clay, Ranger inks and diluent, Jewelry findings, sand, Wilton flower cutter sets, beads, beads, beads. metal working products ( anvil, blocks, stamps). cutters. Modge Podge, diamond glaze and on and on.
I also order many things online related to polymer clay, inspired by the tutorials. I purchase from Firemountaingems.com, rings-things.com, ornamentea.com, jewelrysupply.com.
I regularly read/purchase the following publications:
Polymer Clay Cafe
Art Jewelry
Step by Step Beads
Step by step Wire Jewelry
Simply Beads
Jewelry Crafts
I often find ways in these publications to enhance what I have learned from Polymer Clay tutor.
We purchase from most of the same online stores. You might want to add cooltools.us to your supplier list. I have found many molds, stamps, cutters, etc. at this site. Great quality products at a very fair price. :)
Hey guys, how about coming to Arizona and join us at our clay guild? We meet in Sun Lakes, Arizona on the third Saturday of every month. There are quite a few of us that belong to your polymer clay community.
The problem is, it’s 113 degrees here. Any chance you can come in the fall when all the snowbirds are back and it’s a litte cooler here. I’m guessing the kids have to be back in school though.
We do have a clay camp the end of September in Prescott, AZ if you would like to join us there.
I buy a lot of my clay from Boston Craft Works. I love their fresh clay and their wonderful service.
Everything for clay I get from Michael’s, Joann’s, Hobby Lobby and the internet. I just don’t time to list everything. LOL
Hi! What a fun thing you are doing!!
I’m in Columbia, Missouri and would love to see you in person! We have a Michael’s, Hobby Lobby and Joann’s here. I buy all sorts of PC stuff at these places!
Lessee…there’s…
Premo by Sculpey clays of course
Sculpey Translucent Liquid Clay
Sculpey Super Slicer
Sculpey Bake & Bond
Sculpey Style & Detail Tools
Sculpey Pearl & Etch tools
Wilton’s Lilly Cutter and form kit
Wilton’s Cake Decorating kit: flowers
Pearl Ex Mica Powders
Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks
Vintaj Brass wires & findings
Minwax paste wax
Pledge with Future Shine floor wax
NuPastel pastel chalks
Michael’s Reflections No Hole Micro Beads
Fine Grit Sandpapers
And lots more stuff! ;)
Woo hoo!! This is awesome!!!! You MUST come to Southgate, MI where I not only work at Michaels, 14501 Euerka Rd., Southgate, MI 48195, but I teach The Jewerly classes, too! We have a double classroom with lots of space!
To host a Polymer Clay Get-Together at my store would be terrific! I had thought about doing this last year when unfortunately a trip to meet up with several clay friends in Chicago fell through.
So, all the details such as promoting and scheduling demos and reserving the classroom – even all day or days!! – would be taken care of. You could take a tour of my studio, which you so nicely mentioned on the blog a while back. And meet my Art Director, Princess Daisy and her side kick lil Bubby. :-) Anyone who is able to meet with us is welcomed, too.
I could arrange door prizes and tips on what Michaels carries to meet your Polymer Clay needs. Just show up and I’ll see everything falls into place. Please come!! Please, please, pretty please!!!! …….ok, I’m going to settle down now – lol!!!!!!
Of course, the items I buy are mostly from Michaels. I love Fire Mountain Gems, and PolymerClaySuperStore. Oh, can’t forget Terry Morris’ epoxyjewelry.com!! He has awesome stuff!!!
Since my father passed away two weeks ago, this is what I need to jump start my passion for clay! My father was my artistic inspiration, teacher, mentor and biggest fan – and my best customer!! Maybe, together, we can honor those we lost this year and make them proud.
Southgate, MI, is part of the DownRiver Detroit area. Michaels is only a few blocks from I-75 so it is very easy to find. I hope to see the whole family soon!!!
Catalina,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I hope you have many wonderful memories to sustain you through the difficult times and to prop you with love in future times.
Angela M.
This sounds like an amazing trip. My husband and I have a travel trailer and I keep threatening to take my polymer clay gear with me when we travel. I think you have motivated me.
I live in the Salt Lake City, Utah area and would love to have you visit our beautiful state. I do my polymer clay shopping at Michael’s, Hobby Lobby And JoAnn’s here. I also shop online at various places for clay items and findings to string those pretties.
I have so many clay items. Pasta machine, toaster oven, Wilton cookie cutters. Blades, inks, premo and Kato clay, blades, rollers. Dremel, sanding blocks, molds, and much more.
I wish you a very successful and fun trip.
This sounds like the perfect road trip! I live in the southwest suburbs of Chicago.
I went for years without shopping at Michaels…until I plunged into the world of PC. Now I seem to haunt the place…especially after Fridays! I could echo most of the supplies above…but especially the Wilton flower-making set, mold, tools, cutters and the clay extruder were a direct result of the videos. Not to mention the adirondack alcohol inks, pearlex powders, premo clay and beads that I get there.
I hope everything works out for you on this journey!
Hi CINDY,
I had a fit of the giggles watching your Roadtrip Dance .Feel sorry for Willow and Fisher, but don’t worry kids your Mom is so excited she can’t stop herself!! You might cringe now but she is weaving some wonderful memories for the future.
I still make my two girls cringe with my OTT antics but when we get together it’s triple mayhem but what a giggle.
So CINDy, I thought about making a list but it would probably take a couple of days so forgive me if I do not at the moment, but just thought if somebody with time and IT skills could make a comprehensive list of ALL supplies.
With perhaps four empty boxes besides each item, we could tick the first box if we bought it by watching your tutes, the second box if we went through your LINKS, the third box for buying elsewhere ie: ebay, hobby store and the last box, well if WE would recommend the product and are using it!!
But I must add that my pasta machine, bench vise, dremel, lortone tumbler and sanding sponges are the tools I would not be without.
So hope your preparations and planning is going OK, (It took me 6 months to plan our Australia Road trip adventure but my daughter was getting married on a beach in Adalaide so that took up a lot of planning time) but all the family have great memories of our special time together. Now just got to have another peek at your pct RoadTrip vid. and have another giggle……………………………cheers xx…………………….
WOW! I’ve loved reading everyone’s posts and seeing where everyone is. As a former Board Member of IPCA (formerly NPCG) I know there are many clayers around North America and the World! I think this road trip is a brilliant idea! We have a close community via the Internet and it is always great to meet in person. My list is VERY LONG so I’ll list some general categories for some:
Location – Richmond, VA Would love to have you stop and visit. There are many clayers here but no official guild. I will probably start one once I get settled in another house. I will be moving by the end of the year.
Products bought in VA and also in FL where I started working with polymer clay:
Clays: Kato Polyclay (my favorite) and Premo mostly. Occasionally I’ll pick up a Sculpey III for a special project but I don’t use it on a regular basis. Liquid Kato, TLS.
Equipment: Convection Oven (Target), ArtWay Clay Extruder and accessories, Makin’s pasta machines – yes multiple – and motor, Makin’s Professional Clay Extruder, Poly Tools Bead Baking Rack and Piercing Pins, Coffee Grinder, Food Processor, Dremel Tools and accessories, Lathe, buffing machine, Ott Light. Dan Cormier’s Cutting Edge slicer and The Shark, 2 tall 7-drawer cabinets, 5 3-drawer containers, Stanley Metal Rolling Toolbox,
Supplies: Pinata Inks, Pearlex Powders, Perfect Pearls, several colors of Buna Cord, Push Molds, Rubber Stamps, Ranger Distressed Embossing Powders, Hampton Art Embossing Powders, Eberhard Faber Metal powders, Martha Stewart Glitter, Jaquard Powders, cutters of every shape and size, Papercon plastic papers, Sculpey Push Molds, various other molds, Wilton Flower Making Set and Molds, chalks, acrylic paints, oil paints, and more tools than I could ever list.
Favorite places to buy:
Polymer Clay Express
Prairie Craft (Kato Clay)
Hobby Lobby
Joann’s
Michaels
Poly Tools
Lowe’s and Home Depot!
Rings n Things
Fire Mountain Gems
kitchen stores are great, too
PS Sorry I forgot to say I am located in the county of ESSEX, near the coast in the UK. I puchase most of my supplies online as no decent craft shops in my area. I do trawl round boot fairs, garage sales and charity thrift shops. Someones trash is another persons treasure. Love your set of wheels…cheers…………………… xx………………………….
Oh my gosh!!!! I can’t even tell you how big I’m smiling right now – this is sooo exciting. I have to gather my thoughts and come up with my list that I’ll post sometime this weekend. I’m in Albany NY and I work in Saratoga County which has a great artist community.
First your family is adorable! Second, Please come to Sarasota Florida! I really look forward to Friday morning and seeing what you have to share. I find that I spend way too much time and money at Michael’s because of my clay habit! There is not just the clay it is all the stamps, inks, cutters including the cake decorations, and just things I find while wondering the store! Fire Mountain is my main source for findings as I belong to a buying group in one my guilds.
Perhaps you should hit up the magazines for sponsor ships as well. Like many others I have subscriptions to both Polymer Cafe and The Polymer Arts. I belong to three guilds here in Florida and could probably get a few folks together to do a workshop! I would personally pay Willow for help on photography and loading pics to my own website as well! In closing I just want to say that I think it is wonderful that you and the family are going on the road. I know you will get lots of support and plenty of great memories!
I loved “meeting” your family cybernetically! Dittos on Kim Hale’s comments about coming to Sarasota FL. Kim’s a new teacher (PC of course) in the bead store where I work, so obviously Beads FOB in Sarasota FL is where I prefer to buy my beads. But I buy my PC supplies mostly from Michaels which is across the street from my workplace. I prefer Premo by Sculpey ; Sculpey Gloss Glaze, Sculpey clay softener; Perfect Pearls powders; Amaco bead rack; Amaco pasta machine (though I prefer my Atlas I found at Goodwill!) various blades & cutters, Sculpey’s new blades with the handles are great, Rub n Buff; Speedball Metal Flakes; Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks,Loew Cornell paint brushes and pottery carving tools, Fiskars texture plates and paper edgers, knitting needles, storage bins & on and on. Since I am a metal clay instructor, I also have many things that cross over occasionally from that world.
The owner of Beads FOB is a member of this group also, AND very accomplished PC artist, so perhaps she’ll see this post and hint, hint…I’ll work on that! It would be great to be able to offer a workshop with you at the store, while Doug and the kids played on the Best Beach in the World at Siesta Key, just over the bridge from the store. WOO HOO! Think about it!
Sarah (known in the metal clay world as Sarasota Sarah!)
Hi guys,
Just had to pop back in to say I am getting an unexpected education reading where all you guys come from and learning about the different stores you use and the items you buy.
Making my own list of things I have never heard of so I can do a search to find how to use them. When I visit the US I think I will bring an empty suitcase. Well i might add a couple of sets of underwear and my makeup (can’t live without that) but then I can stock up at all your wonderful stores on all the “stuff” it is so difficult to find in the UK..
Many moons ago I started off buying a tiny amount of polymer clay to add colour to my metal clay work, but them I stumbled on Cindy,s site and became hooked. So anyone reading this who is not yet a member, what are you waiting for? It is the best value ever, with so much information (and giggles) friendly helpful members and the Leitz team are the greatest.
Been busy tie-dying ordinary white household string to use with my new Kumihimo Disk. Thought rainbow cords would look neat, so off to sing a rainbow……………………..cheers xx……………………………….
I’m blushing Cindy, You are way too kind. All of us here get so much from pct you and your family are like the energizer bunny “You just keep giving” When I first heard about this wonderful adventure I knew I didn’t have the skills to help get this off the ground. I did know I wanted to be a part of this so I donated some money knowing there are always costs that won’t be able to get sponsors for. Campground rental as Cindy mentioned along with groceries, gas, personal supplies, possible medical, possible truck and RV service. There will also be expenses for getting this show ready to get on the road. I know there will be a lot of information going through the internet but I also imagine the will be postage, added phone bill, general business supplies etc. etc. So if you want to help I am sure the expenses are going to start adding up. We know Cindy and Doug always ask for so little in return for all they bring to us. So here is a chance to show what it has meant to you having such low costs all these years.
Now I live in Fort Madison Iowa and if Doug still has family living in Fairfield, Iowa area that is a very close place for me to come visit. At one time I think there was even mention of a tour in the plant that makes the Micro Mesh Abrasive Pads. I am sure Anna Sabina and the Iowa City girls could join us there. Just a thought.
Possible sponsors Micro Mesh, Munro Crafts, Polymer Clay Express, Polytools.com, Artfire.com, Zigzag.co.nz, Hobby Lobby, Jo Annes, Ebay, Polymer clay Superstore, Kemper, Makins, Home Depo, Dick Blick Art, Premo, Kato Polyclay, Fimo, Sculpey, Amaco, Polymer Cafe, From Polymer to Art, HGTV and many more I will think of as soon as I shut my computer down. I would love to see crafts come back to HGTV just think what it would be like if they did a segment or more on Polymer Clay with the Lietz family. I am also certain one of the Polymer Clay magazines would love to do an interview in regards to something so positive involving pc. I am definitely not the one to do this but if there is someone out there that can WOW think of the advantages of getting this information out to the world of pc people!!!!!!!!!!!!
Supplies ok here goes a lot of repeats – Premo, Kato and Fimo Clay, Polymer express Dream Machine (pasta machine), atlas pasta machine, extruder, heat gun, wood burning tool, dremel, pin vise and bits, drill press, convection oven, toaster oven, buffing wheel, kato liquid clay, liquid sculpey, bake and bond, Pearl Ex powders, perfect pearls metallics and pastel powders, pearl ex markers, chalks, oil colored pencils, gold and silver leaf pens, texture plates, rubber stamps, pro bead rollers, molds, artway bracelet jig and blanks, ring blanks, metal leaf foils solid and variegated, UTEE powders, alcohol inks, wet dry sanding paper several grits, micro mesh pads and tips, aluminum paint wells, acrylic paint, oil paint, jacquard, luminare, all size art brushes, make-up brushes, daubers, q-tips, natural sponges, jewelry tool set, assortment of wire different gauges and metals, silk cord, satin cord, ribbon, buna cord, jewelry wire, leather cord, elastic cord, metal and wood beads, seed beads, steampunk beads, watch parts, tissue blades, Nu blade, wavy blade, Xacto knife blade, Potters rib, acrylic roller solid and hollow, brayer, square and rectangle lucite pieces, leather stamps and punches,, Areco cutters, Kemper 5 piece cutter sets, Kemper leaf cutters, makins cutters, Kemper needle tools, wire brush, toothbrushes, Wilton cookie cutters, wilton fondant tools, double tip tools, wilton flower set and texture plate, wilton cut out sets, rulers, square sheet glass with measurement markings, Kato MRXT, center punch, hole punches, cuddlebug machine and templates, sizzix templates, cricuit machine and many cartridges, different shape and size carboard boxes with lids, pc books and DVDs, Lisa Pavelka texture sheets, embossing cutters and foils, transfer sheets, copper and brass sheets, many junk drawer gems and maybe more later.
Hi Cindy ,and family and all.
Wow ! Wow! Wow!
What a great video , Cindy and Doug and kids.
First I heard you were thinking of doing a road trip, and here you are nearly all ready to go , with a wonderful RV and lots of plans. I wish you all the best and will be watching every episode of where it all takes you.
First around U.S.A, then the world.!
Elaine Faulks experiences around AUSTRALIA where I live should really wet your appetite to come over here when time permits.
Elaine is so right, there are some wonderful camp sites over here, the BIG4 being one of the best. the best time to do North Queensland( THE TROPICS) is our Winter. We have the best weather then, and all the RVers from all the Southern cold states come up here., to get away from the cold. I live in MACKAY QLD, where we have so many nice beaches and parks you wont want to go home.!!!
LOL.!
So when planning a trip, up here book well ahead.
Hope I am still on this earth when it becomes available. If I can do anything this end will be happy to be involved.
I dont have many people around me doing PC, only those whom I have taught , but I am sure there are plenty in other States who would just love you to come.
I would even travel to where ever a happenning would be held.
CANT WAIT to meet you!!!!
As to what suppilies I have , well like most here they are so many and never ending and bought
mostly to enhance your teaching , I have so much in Clays and books and tools and Misc items that contribute to my learning from POLYMER CLAY TUTOR, that I think I will have to move house to accomodate my addiction.
to mention a few.
All PREMO clays
SCULPEY clays and tools.
MAKINS for extruders
BIG KICK VINTAJ machine , bought recently, directly because of your video on Die cutting.
BOOKS AND MAGS, ie POLYMER CAFE
JUST ABOUT EVERY AUTHOR OF POLYMER CLAY BOOKS.
MOST BEADING MAGS,all sorts of surfing the net instructions.
My Polymer clay statch has grown so large since taking up with POLYMER CLAY TUTOR,
nearly 4yrs ago.
My main supplier in Australia here is, overtherainbow.com.au in Melbourne Victoria
, a long way from me
who always has the latest products concerning anything I need in PC.
Just think this is an amazing story to come out of Polymer clay, and I wish you all the
very best ot times for your time on the road.will be sure to leave a donation and hope it helps.
Bye for now
Best of wishe for the future.
XXXX
Elizabeth K.
P.S.
Remember we drive on the other side of the road,
so get in training for that
LOL. XXX
Oh my, I’m going to have to do an inventory (just when I thought this weekend was going to be uneventful :) ) to see what I’ve got and where it came from, I’m in Philadelphia, PA, and I’ve shopped at several Michaels, and AC Moores, I do know the Premo clay, and most of the Amaco bead rollers (evenly split between Ebay, amazon and Amaco themselves.). There are the large JoAnns in the area just none that I can get to easily. I am so excited about the prospect of you possibly making it to Phila., but if not and you’re near by I’ll try to get to you SOMEHOW!
Katikati, New Zealand! I think I’ll get to you before you get down under!
You have a lovely family. As you know I have just been to the states with my family and i spent a bit of time in the Michaels store, unfortunately didn;t get to Hobby Lobby, ran out of time. I spent up large as the craft stores aren’t that much into PC. I do a lot of shopping online, ie polymerclay express, ZigZag, Boston Craftworks, etc, anywhere i can get stuff.
All the clay stuff i bought has been a direct result of your tutorials. Pasta machine, sculpy style and detail tools, bake and bond, liquid sculpy, premo clay, wilton flower cutters, cuttlebug, beading supplies too, wire, beads, tools, the list goes on.
Hope this gets off to a good start for you all.
I live in Surrey, in the South-East of England, so if you were able to come over to the London area, or anywhere in the south east, that would be so fantastic!
OK, now, I’ve gone through all my stuff and have a list for you. Some things were purchased in the UK so your potential sponsors won’t be among them, although you must have quite a number of people over here now so maybe you could get Hobbycraft interested? They sell all things to do with polymer clay and often have experts demonstrating. Being able to announce your appearance would be a terrific boost to their business.
My list (as a direct result of being in your ‘class’):
Sculpey style & detail tools;
Sculpey Work & Bake Clay Mat;
Crafters Heat Tool;
Amaco bead rollers (8 so far) plus their bead rack;
Individual paint pots for mixing crackle paint;
Dremel drill with felt buffing wheel;
Butane torch and equipment, goggles and mask;
A whole range of polishes, waxes and sprays for finishing;
Weldbond (posted from USA);
A child’s rock tumbler (Ideal for polymer clay and much cheaper!);
Makins Ultimate Extruder;
Mold maker;
Katie Dids bezels (bought at Michaels whilst in the USA last year );
Pearl-ex powders (ditto);
Gold, silver and variegated leaf (dtto);
Adirondack and Pinata inks (ditto);
Micromesh abrasive pads for polishing cured beads;
UV lamp;
UV epoxy resin;
Chasing hammer;
Anvil;
Texture sheets;
Assorted cookie cutters, lino cutters, circle cutter, rubber stamps, shapers and molds;
Umpteen storage boxes (still not enough!);
Food Processor dedicated to polymer clay;
Toaster Oven (ditto);
Daylight lamp (essential in the UK!);
Yards of various thickness wire for making findings;
Kumihimo disk and cords;
Deco Glas crystals (for making druzies – purchased from garden centre);
Hand Roller (I already had a pasta machine);
And boxes of Premo clay!
Enjoying your video classes so much Cindy and Doug, hope you will continue forever!
Marion
I love it! A polymer clay family!
I’m close to Orange County, Ca USA. I would LOVE to come to one of your visits. I have something close to…an “addiction” to polymer clay. But not to worry, I indulge in this habit responsibly. Hmm… sounds like an alcoholic beverage commercial disclaimer, huh? Hehehe… If I opened up an Etsy shop, I’d probably call it “Support My Habit” (as in Art Habit, of course!) I love creating things with polymer clay and all of the mixed media supplies you use.
I am always shopping at a local Michalels. I use their 40% off coupons and buy one big item per trip, and then I am constantly buying Polyform’s Premo clay, Polyform’s blades, cutters, tools and other products. I love Premo’s new display at Michaels, BTW. I can get every color I want! I also buy Adirondack’s inks and Pearl Ex powders. I have most of the Pearl Ex powders, and I use them religiously. I use the Stampendous embossing powders and stamps. OF COURSE I’ve used the Wilton flower cutter supplies (the cutter set, the impression mat, and the tool set). I’ve used many other Michaels products too. I’ve also used the Staz-On ink pads. The bottom line is, as soon as I see a new tutorial, I’m usually at Michaels very soon picking up the supplies that I don’t have. The selection and prices are incredible for a brick and mortar store. I also buy unique items from Fire Mountain Gems that I can’t find at a better price anywhere else.
Your tutorials help us to make sense of the 100’s or 1000’s of supplies at a craft store or online and help us make something beautiful, meaningful, and enjoyable.
I still can’t believe that I was ever skeptical about being a member. You’ve probably saved me 10x more money than I would have spent on my own wasting supplies with trial and error-and still not coming up with something great on my own. You’ve also broadened my horizons by providing us with incredible tutorials that are both easy to follow but innovative. All of the craft supplies at great prices don’t matter unless you can DO something great with them.
I don’t know what the site’s plans are for the future, but I hope to be a member for a long, long time.
Thanks for this great site, Lietz family!
I live in Aiken SC. After reading thru everybody’s list of supplies – I think I could just say “ditto” to almost every item. What a great idea to take your show on the road – I wish you much success.
Hi Cindy!! It’s me again!! I always follow up on the beautiful things you do. Since in addition to being a polyclay addict Im also a bead hoarder, you have just given me another great tip for buying beading supplies: RINGS @ THINGS.. Firemountaingems, Beadaholique and Auntie’s Beads are also a delight to browse and purchase, even though I’m miles and miles way (in Brazil) but now I have another great option. Hope you can some day (not too far along) come and visit us in Brazil (please, take a plane to do that!!). Well. thanks again for your great tips and your willingness to always share things with others. You and your family are certainly going to enjoy good fortune soon! Bye and tks again.
Oliara, do you use or have any experience with the Bozzi Polymer Clay products?
Think Cindy tested a blade product from them, but, they have lots of poly stuff.
Hi Jocelyn! Yes, I use Bozzi because it’s produced in Brazil and therefore a lot cheaper than imported ones (Premo, Fimo, etc). And yes, its absolutely good product and works exactly as any of the big brands. They don’t have a bunch of poly stuff, they have the basics for one to work with it: the clay, the blade, gloss and liquid clay. Everything works just as good. Polymer clay is not at all a popular medium in Brazil so I’ve just taken on the challenge of changing that and I’m starting a new blog dedicated mainly to polymer clay! I have big dreams and hope I can count on you, clay-pros, to give me a hand. If you have questions, please contac Beatriz Cominatto at Bozzi. She is a long time poly and metal clay pro and she will give you any information you need. I think she speaks little English so if you have any difficulty communicating, please let me know!! Bye…
Thanks to the translation capabilities of Google Chrome, no problems converting anything to anything to read, lol.
Thanks for the information and the link, best of luck to you!
I’m excited and hope you come to Sanford/Fayetteville, NC I live halfway between them. The craft stores here are all in Fayetteville.
I hate to think of the amount of money I’ve spent on supplies to make things from polymer clay. When we moved back to NC 5 years ago I was absolutely thrilled that I had most of the major craft stores all within a half mile or less stretch of road just 18 miles from me. I also order a lot from them online. Just recently I finally decided to print out all your color recipe cards and purchased all the rest of the colors I needed to mix them up. It took a few days to mix it all but I now have a notebook full of the recipe cards with the color chip attached to them. I think I spent about 200 dollars over about 2 days purchasing numerous packs of clay, alcohol inks, some Lisa Pavelka stamps for a project I’m working on etc.
In the past year I also bought some of the wilton molds to make some of the flowers you’ve shown in your tutorials, wilton cutters to make some snowmen, trees etc. for the Christmas tree, tools, pasta machine with the motor, beads, ultra fine glitter, circle cutters, square cutters, punches, a couple hundred bottles of acrylic paint, all sorts of molds, buttons to use as texturing molds, texture sheets, push molds, Micromesh abrasive pads, heat gun, etc. etc. As I look at the lists others have mentioned I have the majority of the same things. :) I have so much stuff in my craft room at the moment that I have to work on the kitchen table until I finally get a chance to organize it all. It’s a lot smaller than the house we were renting before buying our own place last year and I have had so many projects going on that I haven’t had time to do that yet. I hand make miniature bonsai and other miniatures. It’s amazing how many supplies it takes for making a tree that’s only between a quarter inch to 2 inches tall. :) I am using your color recipes to make the pots for the bonsai. Some of the colors are just out of this world beautiful. If I never did anything but mix colors I’d probably be perfectly content. :)
I live near Dublin Ireland. I travel to London England as that is the nearest Polymer Clay group. I changed from FIMO to Premo as I prefer the feel and finish of the clay.
Because of you I now have a big room turned into a craft room and I have it filled to the brim with polymer stuff. Almost all of my clays etc I have to buy from England. I have bought resins, cutters, embellishments etc from USA through Amazon.
It would be a dream come true to meet you. I would travel anywhere in Europe.
Wow! I wanna come, too! I’d love for you to come visit in Woodstock, GA, or alternatively, to Atlanta, which we are just north of. I think we have some other members nearby???
Ok, as for products I have been *enticed* to buy, lol….how to count them all? I do the majority of my polymer clay spending at Michaels and Hobby Lobby, sometimes JoAnn’s, as well, and Home Depot or Lowe’s!
Don’t forget Ebay as a possible sponsor! If not for Ebay, I would not have had my 1st tool, my Imperia pasta machine! My love…sigh, lol.
At Michaels just recently, I bought the Sizzix Big Kick (major investment), texture sheets, die cutters metal embossers.
Wilton Fondant Tools and Cookie Cutters (that big set).
Amaco Clay Machine.
Amaco Polymer Clay Oven.
Sculpey style & detail tools.
Sculpey Style Tools.
Amaco bead roller.
Amaco bead rack.
Individual paint pots for mixing paints.
Dremel drill with felt buffing wheel and drill bits.
Butane torch.
Future.
Micromesh sanding pads (twice).
Weldbond.
Makins Ultimate Extruder.
Pearl-ex powders (two sets).
Gold, silver and variegated leaf.
Lisa Pavelka’s UV resin.
LIsa Pavelka’s Texture Plates.
Lisa Pavelka’s Foils.
Adirondack inks, several sets.
Jacquard Lumiere Paints.
Chasing hammer.
Anvil.
Texture sheets, including Sculpey’s.
Assorted cookie cutters.
Linoleum cutters.
Rubber stamps.
Molds from assorted folks on Etsy.
Storage boxes.
Storage cabinets with wheels and drawers.
Dedicated food processor.
Wire from JustWire on Etsy.
Findings, wire, beads, etc. mostly from Michaels and Hobby Lobby.
Wire-working tools (cutter, round pliers, plastic-jawed pliers, crimp tool, nylon hammer, etc).
Acrylic roller.
Porcelain and marble tiles for forming and baking.
Premo clay.
Kato clay.
Pardo clay.
Aluminum sheeting.
Copper wire from Home Depot.
Wet/dry sandpaper.
Stringing supplies (rubber cord, voile/cord, metal chain).
Wig Jig tools.
Assorted books via Amazon and Hobby Lobby.
X-Acto Knife.
Paintbrushes.
Gum Arabic.
Preserve Your Memories Spray.
I am sure there are even more, but I have run out of room in my brain! The best investment of all, of course, is having a membership to your Polymer Clay Beads and Jewelry Videos!!! Without them, I would not be nearly as far along or as knowledgeable, for sure.
I would love to donate a little multiple times? Is that possible with your button?
Hi Rebecca – you are more than welcome to donate multiple times. Thank you for your generosity. Now although we can’t make the donation button do recurring auto-debits, I could adjust your membership dues by whatever amount you choose. If that is what you desire, then simply send us an email and we’ll make it happen.
Oh, cool, Doug! That might work….I have to look over my sad finances and see what can be done. I so want you guys to have a fabulous trip!!! I will email you when I decide on the amount. :))
My mom died last November after suffering 10 years with Alzheimer’s. God bless her, she was an angel on earth. She left me this house we lived in together for 17 years…without her, I’d be living in a cardboard box, for sure.
My point is, I often dream about selling the house and buying an RV, just living on the road! I probably would do it, too, if not for my 4 dogs and 6 cats. Can’t see them putting up with a small space and traveling! The dogs love their backyard too much.
I want to express my sympathy to you, Doug and Cindy, and the kids, for losing your father recently. I know how a parent’s passing seems to leave a “black hole” in the universe somehow.
Love the idea of a road trip! We in Kansas do not get things like this often. I look at the videos every week and my GD comes and looks at them with me and we look and look at them., We get most of our clay at Hobby Lobby since it is close and there are many in our state. Purtchased a few things at Blink on line! but bought most of my starter things at Hobby Lobby when they had a sale. Would love to see you in one of their stores say Manhattan or Salina.
I anxiously wait every week for a new video and new material to work with.
GD is doing it for 4-H. thanks bunches
Have mentioned it before, but here is my official request for a visit to Orlando, FL. There is a large PC Guild here, which would welcome you with open arms. I know you had donated pieces to their auction at their last Fandango.
You mentioned large craft outlets, and in this area there are many! Michael’s and JoAnn’s have so many brick and mortars (kind of like the CVS & Walgreens across from each other thing) it is hard to list all. I started at Michael’s (whom I have supported so often, they moved thier local store closer to me – Ha) once I joined this fantastic Polymer Clay Tutor site, and then branched out to JoAnn’s (where I have a VIP discount card, since I am there so often). The one other big ticket store near here is Hobby Lobby, which my son considers the best, and gets his Kato Clay from, and I have bought many a Vintaj item.
Am on my third pasta machine, first two from Michael’s and last one from Amazon.com, which is also where I have purchased many tools, books, and the latest, the Kumihimo Disk at your suggestion (braids still don’t look as good as yours, but practice makes perfect).
My oven came from the Flea Market at Central Fairgrounds in Orlando, at a great price, and has yet to fail me, but am sure Lowes will be where the next one comes from, my DH is addicted to it, and it is very handy that it is across the street from my local Michael’s and JoAnn’s.
Online stores I have gotten items to complete my pieces include Rings and Things, which also got me into a lot of trouble when I went to one of their Bead Shows, Nina Designs, Rio Grande, Softflex (my most recent favorite), The Poymer Clay Superstore (always have great discounts running), your buddy Tim Holtz, and a ton of Etsy and Artfire shops.
Have the funniest story about a regional manager from Michaels on the Grand Opening of that store that opened TOO CLOSE to me, which I will love telling you about over a cup of coffee, while (NO,,,,,when) we are sitting in your traveling home!
Hi CIndy and family from Green Bay, WI.
I just started my interest in polymer clay late last year and stumbled on your site doing a search. I’ve been making jewelry for the last 4 years in different styles.
I shop for my jewelry and crafting needs at Hobby Lobby, Joann’s, Michael’s, Rio Grande, Fire Mountain, Blue Budda, Lord O’ rings, Resin Obsession, Wire Sculpture, Wal-Mart, ebay, garage sales, flea market and Goodwill. One never knows where you will find something to use!
My supplies, where does one start?
Tons of jewelry books: polymer clay, resin, wire working, metal clay
Jewelry making DVDs
Amoco pasta machine, bead rack, a few cutters
Misc cutters from local baking shops
Hundreds of beads and semiprecious stones (not exaggerating here either!)
Silver and gold-filled wire in different gauges
Various brands of bezels and blanks
Big Shot Vagabond and dies
Black & Decker toaster oven
Teresa Collins UV light
Premo, Sculpey III, Kato, and Fimo polymer clays
Bake N Bond and TLC
Ranger inks, Tim Holtz stress inks, Stampin’ UP inks, and other brands
3M sandpaper in various grits
Dremmel and standard B&D cordless drill, jewelry tools, helping hands, dental picks
Pledge floor care, Minwax (water based), NuFinish, ModPodge
Wilton baking products (love the flowers!)
Various brands of stamps, stencils, embossing folders
Various brands of embossing powders, glitters, paints
Ice Resin, Stay Clear resin, Easy Resin
Wellbond, E6000, Elmer’s Glue all
Small anvil and steel block
Glass slides
Glass frit
Various brands of findings
Various brands of scrapbook embellishments
Generic rock tumbler
Various brands of scrapbook cardstock
Various brands and styles of chains
Propane torch
Various sizes and styles of punches and decorative scissors
WOW! Guess I need to stop buying for awhile, LOL.
Hope you have a safe and fun trip!
Hello from Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi! Home of hurricane Katrina! My clay book is the thing I took with me when we left for the storm. I knew nothing about claying, but found your site somehow and thankful I did. Saved my sanity. We have lots of festivals here, Crab festival is this weekend and you would be a bonus in any of our festivals. The first thing I think you need to do is visual advertisements. I think you should have your sponsers give you some kind of small peels that you can apply to your RV. You can make peels advertising your website and where ever you go, people will see it. Can you imaging the response driving down the road and people seeing your RV all dolled up! I have bought many clay items for my craft room. I like to buy the unusal stuff. Most items were bought at Michaels and Hobby Lobby. I think Michaels should have a special day when you will be present and have demos on how to clay. Not so much on classes, but demos. In the past I have bought tons of clay, pasta machines, I even bought one with a motor. Cutters, venturing into the cookie cutter section lol. I bought a unfinished small cabinet and had them stain it in different colors. Pink for the pink clay, red for the red clay, green for the green clay. Each drawer has it’s own color. I have bought their clay oven, bead rollers, baking racks, molds. Then I have ventured to the rubber stamp section and bought alot of acholol inks, micas and after holidays I look for things that can be used for clay including the small tiny glass beads that look like marbles, the irridesient snow and anything that could be used as a vessel to support a clay item. Maybe down the road we will see a Cindy section at michael’s with all your products and books on tips. I have bought many clay books and if you put one out I am sure it will be a best seller as your tips are much easier. Maybe check with the local barnes and Nobles, set up a table and talk about claying. I can see you and your family will be one busy family. The list can be endless, but do make visuals for your RV to promote you and your sponsors. I get excited when I see a RV of a favorite product when we are on the road. Come see us here in Mississippi, it is hot, hot, hot, but we are a friendly state!
Absolutely agree about the Cindy book! Best teaching yet!!
Love this idea! What a great bonding experience for your family!
I’d love to see you come to Hampton, Va. It’s a big area where polymer clay seems to be an unknown. I sell my items in a gallery there.
I’ve spent oodles of money online and in Joann Fabric stores. I also spend a lot in Michaels and online at Firemountain, Cool Tools, and various sites on Etsy. Also, of course, Amazon. I’ve bought just a bout everything you recommend, including a Big Shot die machine and lots of dies and the Wilton flower set. I have tons of stamps, inks, inclusions, Pearlex powders, Amaco oven and tools, and Premo and Fimo clay. I’ve also bought Pardo and Kato.
Why not ask the clay companies to sponsor you? Good luck.
OMG! your son is my sons identical twin!!
When your son was younger, did he also look like this: Mad Scientist Fisher
Hi Cindy,
First, I copied (like others) a list of supplies I have purchased.
Clay supplies Premo, Pardo, Sculpy III, Fimo, Pardo, Kato, Sculpy Bake and Bond, Liquid Sculpy, Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Alcohol Ink diluter, PearlEx Powder, pasta machine/clay press, clay extruder, clay molds, clay texture sheets, etch and pearl tool, clay blades, clay knives, clay oven, Bead baking tray, bead, piercein pins, shape cutters.
Jewelry supplies: jewelry wire, jewelry cord, beads, jewelry making tools-pliers, crimper, wire cutter, space beads, focal beads, crimp beads, pendent frames, bales, clasps, magnetic clasps, charms, beading needles, beading trays.
Stamps, embossing powers, Big Kick dies, Tim Holtz embellishments, card stock, scissors, scrap booking charms, ribbon., specialty paper, metal foil leaf.
Paints: Paint brushes, Copic markers, Prisma color pencils, acrylic paints.
Publications: 10 polymer clay books, 4 mixed media books, Polymer Cafe, Scrap booking magazines, jewelry making magazines, Bead and Button.
I purchased a Sizzix machine the day I watched your video! What fun!
Okay, cut to the chase:
I live at the base of Mesa Verde National Park (four corners – Mancos, Co.). We have a cattle ranch with a small private RV park. You can camp there as long as you want! There are hundreds of acres for dry camping, also.
If you would like to hold a clay clatch at our ranch, I would love it! I have a large studio that could provide space for 20 or more participants. There is also a studio in town that is available.
There is plenty to do for non-clay families. Mesa Verde can afford days of exploration. It is the only national park that was created to protect man-made structures. The cliff dwellings (thousands of them!) are incredible!
Anyway, let me know if you are interested.
Patty
Patty that would be AMAZING to come to Mesa Verde to see you and your Ranch!! Sounds like the perfect location for an awesome get together with our clay family. I am so touched. Thank you for the offer. We’ll have to chat further on this!
SIDE NOTE TO ALL: Cattle Ranches and Wine Country Art Retreats and even Private Driveways or Farm Fields, are always going to be more fun than parking lots… so definitely keep these ideas flowing :-) :-) :-)
Will you be coming to the Raleigh North Carolina area? I’ve purchased many different kinds of tools from bead rollers to texture mats and molds to books. I would love to meet with you and pick your brain!
Have fun and keep us posted.
I am from Wichita, KS!
Would love to see you come this way. I don’t think there is much that I can add to the list of products. Though I do love to use unfinished picture frames, boxes, and small pill containers. I also very recently bought a paper machet ball mask, will plan to cover it in one form or another. Like was posted by Sherry K, we in Kansas do not get much this way, hope to see you come this way.
So much fun!!! I think this is a fantastic idea!!! On the road!!
I live in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada!! A little north!! Lol co e and visit here and experience the sun still shining until midnight!!! (in the summer, lol!!!)
I will write more later on my tools and supplies as it is EXTENSIVE!!! Lol
I will say that Michaels here in GP has served me well for most of my clay and tool needs!!
Denise
Great idea to travel, I’m sure you’re going to love it. I live in Olathe, Ks and I have a Michaels, Hobby Lobby and JoAnns close by.
Love your videos so much, they have really helped me.
Here is my list, what I could think of anyway-
Premo by Sculpey clays of course
Sculpey Translucent Liquid Clay
Sculpey Super Slicer
Sculpey Bake & Bond
Sculpey Style & Detail Tools
Sculpey Pearl & Etch tools
Wilton’s Lilly Cutter and form kit
Wilton’s Cake Decorating kit: flowers
Pearl Ex Mica Powders
Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks
Vintaj Brass wires & findings
Minwax paste wax
Pledge with Future Shine floor wax
NuPastel pastel chalks
Michael’s Reflections No Hole Micro Beads
Fine Grit SandpapersJewelry making DVDs
Amoco pasta machine, bead rack
Misc cutters
Wig Jig tools.
Assorted books
Hundreds of beads and semiprecious stones
wire in different gauges
Various brands of bezels and blanks
Makins Ultimate Extruder;
Big Kick and dies
Black & Decker toaster oven
3M sandpaper in various grits
Dremmel and standard B&D cordless drill, jewelry tools, helping hands,
ModPodge
Various brands of stamps, stencils, embossing folders
Various brands of embossing powders, glitters, paints
Ice Resin, Stay Clear resin, Easy Resin
Wellbond, E6000, Elmer’s Glue all
Small anvil and steel block
Various brands of findings
Various brands of scrapbook embellishments
Various brands of scrapbook cardstock
Various brands and styles of chains
Propane torch
Various sizes and styles of punches and decorative scissors
Storage boxes.
Storage cabinets with wheels and drawers.
Dedicated food processor
LIsa Pavelka’s Texture Plates.
Lisa Pavelka’s Foils.
jewelry books: polymer clay, resin, wire working
Jewelry tools, paint brushes, knitting needles etc.
Wishing you all the luck on your adventure:)
I am thrilled that you and your family can take such an exciting and educational trip all around North America. My list of products and supplies that I have is so much like many others who have listed before, so I won’t name them all.
I would really like you to come to Minnesota. I buy my needs for my polymer clay habit at Michaels and Hobby Lobby in Rochester, Minnesota. Sometimes I buy at Joannes. I hope that you will come to Rochester. Looking forward to meeting you and your family in person!!!
Hi Doug & Cindy
I would love to meet up with you guys, I live in Wisconsin, but I have been staying in Minneapolis at the U Of M Medical Center my husband is in ICU here..So I know all about taking your crafting on the road. I have almost all of my polymer clay things and jewelry making things packed up in my car.. I have honestly forgot to pack clean “under garments” LOL because I was to focused on getting my jewelry making things together first…. You should see the nurses and Doctors look at me when I come dragging 3 suitcaes and a backpack and computer bag into the hospital… lol I should ask them if I can put on a couple classes for familys that are here just sitting for days on end waiting and praying their loved one will get better, it is just one more way polymer clay has helped get me thru a VERY difficult time..When I realized my husband was going to be “hospitalized” for a year or more, I almost lost it, but polymer clay to the rescue.. That is no joke I just buried myself with CLAY.. LOL
I bet the U of M would love to have you stop here and do a demo or tutor for the children or Adults that are here for the long haul… I would be willing to help or donate some clay and findings or anything for this to happen… Either way I know you will have a great trip and no matter where you go, you seem to touch peoples hearts and make a huge difference in their lives.
When I think about polymer clay, I think about YOU and I think you should be or ARE amoung the “Greatest” PC Artists.. When ever I post on any blogs I always make sure to give you credit for the inspiration for whatever it is I made.. Keep up the awesome work,
You will succceed in all your adventures..
I also would like to help out in anyway possible with your trip, I donated but if you need anything else please do not hesitate to e mail me…
Thanks again for all you do
Kelli nelson
Kelli, There is a large Polymer Clay Guild in the Minneapolis area. It may be a nice to take a short break from the hospital or there may be a guild memeber that will stop by a see you at the hospital. Layl McDill has information about meeting times and dates. Layl is also an incredible cane maker in Minneapolis, her canes start out about the size of a dinner plate and then are reduced. The business is called Clay Squared to Infinity, it a handmade tile and polymer clay showroom. Layl McDill’s polymer clay creations are made right on site. Layl makes sculptures and millefiore canes with Polymer Clay. She does arts festivals and teaches classes both at Clay Squared to Infinity and around the country.
Maybe Cindy and Doug can add a link here.
Anna
Are you from the Minneapolis/Wisconsin area??? I think I will google Clay Squared to Infinity… I might have to see about getting involved with this guild. I had no idea there was anything like that in this area.. Thank you for the information…
I believe there is a reason everything happens, and maybe I can turn all of this around into something good… My husband was always pushing me to do more, get involved more and reach for the stars.. Maybe we are in minneapolis now for this reason…
Thanks Again
Kelli Nelson
Hi Kelli, your story left me in tears because it brought back memories of when my husband Bob was there so many years ago. I didn’t have anything to do except read and passing time was excruciating. You are so right about the families that are there and so many sick children it broke my heart. I wish you and your husband the best and hope all ends well with you. God Bless Kelli!
Dixie Ann,
Thank You SOSOSOSO Very much for your well wishes. It has been a very LONG haul thus far, and we still have a long road ahead of us. Jon(my husband) has another surgery this morning. I am praying it will be the last one before he gets out of the ICU.. Then we will be going to Bethesda Hospital for Respitory therapy for 1-6 months. After that another rehab to be determined at that time.. I was so lost for the first few weeks, until I went home and gathered my things and decided I could not just sit and do nothing except wait. It is still hard at times but I have been able to keep busy with my Clay and jewelry making. I am sure some of the people here think I am a bit crazy, But then again arent most of the GREAT Artists of the world all a bit mad?????? LOL
Anyway I just wanted to thank you and let you know I appreciate everyones Prayers and well wishes.. I try and keep up on the blog but sometimes I cant get a WI-FI signal..
Thanks again it is so nice to know what a caring “family” we have at the PCT blog..
All my Love Kelli
Hi Cindy,
just wanted to say I was moved to tears hearing about your wonderful dream now becoming reality of the PC roadtrip around North America. It is a brilliant idea and I only