{"id":12429,"date":"2011-01-13T03:17:38","date_gmt":"2011-01-13T11:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=12429"},"modified":"2011-01-23T18:41:43","modified_gmt":"2011-01-24T02:41:43","slug":"faux-knit-technique-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/faux-knit-technique-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/12429\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux Knit Technique | Polymer Clay Tutorial [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"FauxVid #187:<\/span> <\/span><\/strong>“I make
knitted purses out of
batik cotton… how fun to be
able to make polymer clay
buttons that coordinate with
them.” ~Loretta-C<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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When I wrote this article it was a cold and blustery day outside, here in Vancouver Canada… the perfect type of weather to learn how to make your polymer clay look like a cozy hand knit sweater!<\/span><\/p>\n

Although there are others who actually knit long strands of baked polymer clay, the technique I will be teaching you is a Faux version that looks much like the real thing… only way easier to make.<\/span><\/p>\n

And since knitting has been brought up on more than one occaision here at the blog, along with special requests for more tutes in the faux fabric and tweed categories, I’m guessing this week’s technique will be of interest to at least a few of you guys…<\/span><\/p>\n

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I wanted to tell you how much I’m enjoying my membership (so much so, in fact, that I bought three back-issues today!) I’m definitely the “see and immediately want to try it” type. I taught myself knitting, crocheting, and the beginnings of viking knit, but it really is nice to have another person teach (since my mom does not know any of the above, she couldn’t show me…) Thanks for having such a great resource.
<\/span><\/span>~Katie-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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<\/span>Cindy, any chance of a “houndstooth pattern” or other “cloth” patterns Tweed, etc.? <\/span><\/span> <\/span>~Ken-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Since my baby is coming very very soon, my mom came to Alaska from NY and she’s been knitting non-stop. She offered to put some buttons on her creations and then I thought to myself, “why not make some because I just watched Cindy’s video.” :) They came out pretty neat (for a first set anyway) :) I’m very excited about this. Thought I’d share. It’s my first baby, I’m so happy that I can do something hand-made for her, as I never thought of myself as a “crafty” kind of gal hehe. Cindy does make it easy. <\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>~Rada-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Well… coming up on Friday January 14, 2011 (tomorrow)<\/em>, I’m going to teach you all how to make this easy polymer clay pattern in the Vol-032-2 Faux Knitting Tutorial at my Polymer Clay Library<\/a>.<\/span> <\/span> <\/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-032-2 Faux Knitting:
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