{"id":10926,"date":"2010-08-06T03:15:02","date_gmt":"2010-08-06T10:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=10926"},"modified":"2010-08-11T19:28:58","modified_gmt":"2010-08-12T02:28:58","slug":"blend-and-switch-video-polymer-clay-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/blend-and-switch-video-polymer-clay-library\/10926\/","title":{"rendered":"Blend and Switch Video &#8211; Now Playing &#8211; Polymer Clay Library"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2010-08\/06-blend-switch-technique-027-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Blend and Switch Technique\" hspace=\"0\" width=\"255\" height=\"188\" align=\"left\" \/><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"> <\/span>&#8220;OHMYGOSH!!<br \/>\nHow cool is that? It<br \/>\nlooks like stained glass!&#8221;<span style=\"color: #808080;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">~Tanya-L<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">On August 3, I posted an introductory preview clip for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-blend-and-switch-technique-video\/10852\/#video\">Blend and Switch<\/a> tutorial. Today, the full version of this video lesson (Vol-027-1) is available for viewing at the Polymer Clay Members Library. Here is the link: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/video\/027-1-blend-switch\/\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">Blend &amp; Switch Technique<\/a> &#8211; How to Create Complex Looking Mosaic Designs, Easily!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For anyone who is not yet a paid member, if you did not know, the cost works out to only $3.32 per month. This gives you 24\/7 access to the full versions of my Friday video tutes. Plus you also receive four A-series color recipe cards. This week&#8217;s color is: <em>Snapdragon (1A)<\/em> from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-color-recipes-snapdragon-flower-palette-premo\/10724\/\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Snapdragon Polymer Clay Color Palette<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Cindy &#8211; Just wanted to let you know that after I joined your club that I stopped all the others that I belonged to. Thank you for sooooo much information and for saving me mucho dollars. Your new dedicated student. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong> ~Norma-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">GOD BLESS YOU, CINDY LIETZ!!!  I have been waiting for this video but knew you would only share it when the technique was perfected. Cuz, that&#8217;s how you are. You make the mistakes so we don&#8217;t have to. For anyone who has not joined as a member, this is something you definitely should do. The monthly fee is minimal and you will save that amount in aggravation.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> ~Anna-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">I was self taught and scanned the internet ALOT for new ideas and new techniques. I still do, but I LOVE Cindy&#8217;s site because it&#8217;s so much more than instruction (which is excellent) but a community which I was sorely lacking. My coffee and I are here every morning to see the next dose of polyclay fabulousness!<\/span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> ~Melinda-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you want to become a paid member, here is the link:<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/become-a-member\/\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\nPolymer Clay Video Library<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Or if you are brand new to polymer clay, the best place to first learn all of the fundamentals is here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/crse\/01-more.html\">Polymer Clay Beginners Course<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">To browse other video tutorials that are available for purchase without becoming a subscribing member <em>(in other words&#8230; just a one time fee)<\/em>, you can go here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues\/\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Clay Video Back Issues<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><em><strong><a name=\"openmic\"><\/a>Open Mic&#8230;<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Please use the comment sections of these Friday posts to discuss polymer clay challenges that you need some help with&#8230; success stories about your bead and jewelry projects&#8230; requests for upcoming video tutorials. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In other words, it&#8217;s an <em>open mic<\/em> :-) <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Listed below are the topics that were discussed in the last 2 Open Mic Friday comments:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">New Polymer Clay Facebook photo gallery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Argggggggggggggggh. So many threads inside one thread.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Community Corner concept.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Removing Future Floor Polish from beads.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Lisa Pavelka magic gloss.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Curing UV resin in the Tucson sun.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Mica powders bubbling up.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Packing up the RV with polymer clay tools, supplies, WiFi.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Sourcing Ginkgo leaf molds.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">A source for Micromesh Pads with low shipping cost.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">PYMII &#8211; Preserve You Memories II.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Micromesh swabs finally solves rose bead fingerprint issue.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Skinner Blend \/ Teardrop Blend discussion.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Polymer clay tools new products testing.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Using clay softener to remove finger prings.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Beauty technician sanding and buffing products.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">More resources for buying micromesh pads.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Helpful tips for navigating this web site.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Micromesh helpful for arthritic hands.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">White sanding residue.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Vibratory tumbler for polymer clay beads.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Visiting the Micro-Mesh Factory in Iowa.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Toothbrush sanders.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Straight line sanding with Micromesh vs circular motion.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Using a Dremel for agressive shaping of oval cabs.<\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And much, much more&#8230;<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you need to catch up, here is the link to the article where last week&#8217;s topics were discussed in detail: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutor-5th-friday-inspire-creativity\/10832\/#comments\">Polymer Clay 5th Friday<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">And for the Friday before that, go here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/micro-mesh-abrasives-video-polymer-clay-library\/10765\/#comments\">Micromesh Abrasives<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Otherwise, you can use the comment section below to start talking about some new topics and ideas. 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