Polymer Clay Tutorial | Super Easy Spotted Lily Petal Cane [Video]

Vid #173: “Using
these cane methods
you are teaching us, we can
mimic nature to bring forth
what was once only in our
imaginations.” ~Cindy-E

Oh my gosh, you guys are going to love this Spotted Lily Petal Cane! It is so simple to make, but you can do so many cool things with it! Have a look at the preview video clip below for some cool bead shape ideas. There is a lot more creative potential with this cane than what you may realize!

Plus it is the perfect polymer clay cane for making Fall jewelry projects, since it utilizes this months Autumn Sunflower Color Palette.

It is so hard to believe that with some practice and patience, we (humans) can make such beautiful pieces with our own two hands and the proper tools. We can mimic nature, and we can bring forth what was once only in our imaginations using these cane methods that you are teaching us. I am learning that the sky really is the limit as far as what we can do with Polymer Clay. Thank you for sharing all that you do. You are appreciated :) ~Cindy-E

New techniques to further your experiences in this wonderful world of polymer clay and it’s endless ability to become whatever your heart desires. ~Lynn-W

Cindy, Well I’m so happy that you are so committed to this place and polymer clay because you and this place are an integral part of my life now. I work full time outside of the home and then I come home and clay and often dream of a day when I won’t have to work so much and just stay home and clay all day. I’ve worked in many mediums…. I was a fine arts student before I changed to nursing…. and I love polymer clay more than any other medium. It’s a medium that you can get immediate gratification from. I can go from a couple blocks of clay to a finished project within a couple hours…. ready to wear even!!!! I love that. There are so many materials you can use with PC that the possibilities are limitless. I think that’s my real love! There is and will be a new technique, a new shape, a new medium in which to add…. and someday I will discover something that no one else has…. that is exciting! PLUS!!!! I love creating… it’s a drive that powers my psyche, that infiltrates my being and lets me know that I’m validated and alive. It soothes and awakens my soul. If I did not create… I could not be me. So thank you Cindy for the reassurance that you too shall be here to be a light and guide on my journey. ~Melinda-H

I have made polished stone jewellery before, but polymer clay is so much easier and faster. Just in my 1st day I made 5 pieces, love the immediacy and possibilities. You have the best site on Polymer… I think. ~Philip-D

My eyes have been opened to the possibilities of working with polymer clay. Now the challenge is to source materials here in South Africa. I really love your work and am thoroughly enjoying your website. Regards. ~Annette-R

So much to look forward to, Cindy! I’m excited at all the possibilities, thanks for keeping things fresh and (always) inspiring. ~DJ

I’m beginning to learn that polymer clay is a never ending road of beauty. ~Charles-R

So on Friday, September 24th, 2010 at the Polymer Clay Library (Vol-028-4), the members video tutorial will teach you how make this super easy and extremely versatile polymer clay flower petal cane… that will blossom with possibilities for you.

Please Note: A general prerequisite for all of my weekly tutorials is that you have a good understanding of the polymer clay basics, including: conditioning clay, using a pasta machine, clay blade and other simple tools, making Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends, baking clay, as well as sanding and finishing. If you need help in these areas, my Polymer Clay Beginners Course will get you up to speed quickly. There is also plenty of free information on this blog. Use the search box at the top of the page to find articles on specific topics.

Supplies & Tools: Video-028-4 Spotted Lily Petal Cane:

• A 1 inch (2.5 cm) diameter ball of each of the following 4 mixed Premo color recipes from the Vol-028-A Autumn Sunflower Palette: 1A) Fresh Turned Soil; 2A) Red Brick Path; 3A) Autumn Squash; 4A) Golden Sunflower. Or feel free to use any other color of your choice.
• Knowledge of how to do my Teardrop Blend or the Skinner Blend. Making color blended sheets is one of the fundamental polymer clay techniques that everyone should know how to do.
• Pasta Machine.
• Clay Blade.

The full version of the Vid-028-4 Spotted Lily Petal Cane video will be posted in the Polymer Clay Members Library on Friday September 24th, 2010. But if you would like to see a sneak peek intro clip right now, scroll down the page a bit to the video player below.

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The full version of the “Spotted Lily Petal Cane” preview video shown above, is now avail for purchase at the Polymer Clay Library in the Volume-028 Back Issue Package.

Customer Feedback About Membership Value:

I just don’t understand why anyone who spends money on Polymer Clay, would not spend what little amount Cindy asks for her tutes. You just can not and will not beat this offer anywhere else. I know a lot of it is “oh I will just wait till next week”. Don’t make the same mistake I did. I have one huge regret. I wish I had joined the first time I ran across Cindy’s blog. Just give it a try. Cindy gives way more than she asks. Has done this from the beginning and would bet she will keep giving more and more and more and more. I don’t think anyone would ever regret becoming a member. Uuuuuuggggs to all. ~Peggy-B

I really look forward to your weekly videos Cindy & Doug, and have learned so much from them over the past year. I too have a library of polymer books and magazines and am fortunate to have a local Guild very supportive in my clay endeavors but still enjoy the video close-up, hands on view of projects well out of my reach normally. Being retired and on a pension I have to be thrifty but find the quarterly $9.95 US money well spent. Traveling now means always with my trusty laptop so I don’t miss those Friday A.M. videos or the comraderie of the daily blogs. ~Lawrence-S

Hi Cindy – Love your website – I just highly recommended you to a friend yesterday who was talking about making clay beads. Hope she signs up – will be the best investment she’ll make in learning how to make polymer clay beads. Take care. ~Samone

The following topics are included in this week’s Polymer Clay Tutor Library, Spotted Lily Petal Cane video tutorial:

• See examples of several different beads, charms, pendants and canes made using the Spotted Lily Petal Cane.
• Discussion of the colors of clay needed to make this highly versatile flower cane.
• Learn a cool tip to keep your Skinner Blends or Teardrop Blends from getting too wide in your pasta machine.
• And finally, find out how to cut, stack and build this fabulous flower petal cane to use in a multitude of polymer clay jewelry projects.

The full version of the “Spotted Lily Petal Cane” preview video shown above, is now avail for purchase at the Polymer Clay Library in the Volume-028 Back Issue Package.

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