Texture Texture Texture | Polymer Clay Tutorial

Video #266: “Brilliant! You can never have too many textures!” ~Genevieve-C

For polymer clay beads to look great, they don’t have to be complicated to make. Sometimes all it takes is the right texture and color treatment.

Mixing and matching textured polymer beads with other materials like ceramics, gemstones, metals, glass and fibers, is a simple way to create Eclectic and Bohemian inspired jewelry. These earthy organic designs are very popular in today’s marketplace.

I love creating textures on the surface of polymer clay — so this is perfect! Thank you. ~Susan-B

I agree about the earthy and organic look… I usually have to touch beads because I love the texture and the colors so these are fantastic! Keep it coming! ~Lupe-M

Cindy, I have been working with polymer for 1-1/2 years only. There is so much to learn, I am continually amazed at how much more there is for me to learn. It will never be dull and I will never be bored. I enjoy making beads because anything goes . . . the ideas, textures, color combinations, and the use of leftover scrap clay is unlimited. And, after 20 plus years of making jewelry and having to pay for beads, it is wonderful to create my own beads, and to be able to make them custom to fit exactly my needs. I no longer have to settle. “Ya-hodie.” ~Debbie-M

So… coming up tomorrow (Friday, July 20, 2012) in the Vol-050-3 members video at the Polymer Clay Tutor Library, I will show you a variety of different textured bead shapes with a bunch of different finishes that you can add to your bag of polymer clay tricks. They’ll have you making your own Bohemian styled jewelry in no time!

Here’s a sneak peak of this week’s tutorial…

The full version of the “Texture Texture Texture” preview video shown above, is now available for purchase at the Polymer Clay Library in the Vol-050 Back Issue Package.

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Oh, I’m feeling like Lucy in the chocolate factory – how’s that for an old TV reference! I want to do everything Cindy teaches us and the ideas of all the things I want to make are jumping around in my head. I can’t keep up!!! I have never been so creative before in my life and I thank Cindy for all that inspiration. I have three grandnieces under the age of 6 and I think it would be very cute to make buttons to decorate matching Tshirts for them. I wish I had known how to make clay buttons when I used to sew my own clothes. @Cindy–I was asked to do a presentation for my local Arts Guild next week. They thought I would do another painting presentation, but I decided to do my presentation on polymer clay basics instead. You’ve given me confidence to take this on. ~Linda-K

The following topics are included in this week’s Polymer Clay Tutor Library, Texture, Texture, Texture video tutorial:

• See examples of Textured Beads done in a variety of unique and different finishes and textures, as well as used in an interchangeable watch design and a pair of asymmetrical earrings.
• Learn the reasons why you may want to choose your vegetables and fruits by the type of packaging they come in.
• Find a cool way to make your jewelry designs stand out from the crowd, with your own fiber materials, textures and color combinations.
• Plus, with some creativity and ingenuity, there are many ways to come up with other unique designs of your own.
  

The full version of the “Texture Texture Texture” preview video shown above, is now available for purchase at the Polymer Clay Library in the Vol-050 Back Issue Package.