{"id":11867,"date":"2010-10-26T03:14:51","date_gmt":"2010-10-26T10:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=11867"},"modified":"2010-10-29T23:21:36","modified_gmt":"2010-10-30T06:21:36","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorials-tis-the-season-for-pumpkin-canes-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorials-tis-the-season-for-pumpkin-canes-video\/11867\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorials | Tis the Season for Pumpkin Canes [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PolymerVid #177:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>I’m new
to clay and my 7 yr old
nephew and I want to make
some simple Halloween
beads or pendants.”
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Even though I am in denial that it is late October already, Fall is well under way in my part of the world (Coastal Southwest British Columbia, Canada). That means it’s the perfect time to learn how to make a simple yet beautifully shaded Pumpkin Cane. You can then use some of the cane slices to create some fun seasonal jewelry for Halloween and Thanksgiving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Even if pumpkins are not your thing, you can adapt the techniques I show, to build any picture using simple line drawings, clip art or even coloring book pictures for your design.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Love the pumpkin earrings. Your video newsletter makes my Fridays a treat!! Thank you.<\/span> ~Sandra-G<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I did my very first craft fair yesterday. It was not a super huge one, BUT I am thrilled. I sold 5 necklaces, 4 pair of earrings and a bracelet! Whahoo!!!! All of the Halloween earrings I made went fast.<\/span> ~Marlene-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I’m trying to come up with ideas of things to make for Halloween.<\/span> ~Tanya-L<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Love your pumpkin beads.<\/span> ~Mary-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Your pumpkin beads … they are really cute! I look forward to also seeing what can be made with the left over orange clay.<\/span> ~Cindy-E
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So…<\/em> on Friday, October 29th, 2010 at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-029-4), you will learn how to …<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\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-029-4 Pumpkin Canes:
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