{"id":10852,"date":"2010-08-03T03:03:58","date_gmt":"2010-08-03T10:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=10852"},"modified":"2010-09-01T21:51:04","modified_gmt":"2010-09-02T04:51:04","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-blend-and-switch-technique-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-blend-and-switch-technique-video\/10852\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Blend and Switch Technique [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/span>“I’d love to see
how you achieved
that effect …bet you
have your own special
trick!” ~Sue-F<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Sometimes the coolest polymer clay techniques, happen by accident. That was the case when it came to this original idea I am calling the Blend & Switch Technique. Once you see the tutorial video of this remarkably simple approach to creating complex, mosaic-like patterns, you’ll see exactly how the name came about.<\/span><\/p>\n

This sparkling mosaic-like technique incorporates one of my favorite color blends… the Metallic Rainbow Teardrop Blend. Which believe it or not, only uses four colors of Premo Sculpey Clay.<\/span><\/p>\n

So on Friday, August 6th at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-027-1), the member video tutorial will teach you how to <\/span>do the Blend & Switch Technique. When I first introduced it in the Rocker Beads<\/a> video tutorial, here is what a few of you had to say…<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Never mind the rocker bead, Cindy… the pendant from the colourful set that you haven’t made up yet, steals the show! Well, the preview, anyway ;). I’d love to see how you achieved that effect. I can think of two ways of doing it, one cane-based and one not, but I bet you have your own special trick! <\/span>~Sue-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I second Sue F about the pendant and would love to learn how you created this effect at some time in the near future. <\/span>~Susan-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I agree with Sue – I am absolutely drooling over the rainbow pendant set you made – those colors – yum!
<\/span>~Maria-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Let’s convince Cindy that we need that tutorial for that pendant soon!! <\/span>~Koolbraider<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I love the pendant and the gorgeous multi-colored technique you used. I would certainly love a tutorial on that! <\/span>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE show us how you did that rainbow pendant!!!!! <\/span>~Carrie-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Cindy -Hold it right there! That colorful pendent in the rocker bead video is a show stopper!!!! WE WANT A TUTE -right gang? These are really outstanding. I love the colors and they are so smooth and satin-y looking. I had to stop the video and just look at them. Please, consider doing a tute. <\/span>~Patt-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I’m really hoping for a lesson on the gorgeous mosaic-type pendant as well. <\/span>~DJ<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Oh, Cindy… that patterned necklace is stunning. Would you consider putting it on the list for a future tut? <\/span>~Jocelyn-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> 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<\/a> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-027-1 Blend & Switch Technique:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n