{"id":12912,"date":"2011-03-31T03:12:32","date_gmt":"2011-03-31T10:12:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=12912"},"modified":"2013-08-15T07:14:43","modified_gmt":"2013-08-15T14:14:43","slug":"lilac-blossom-flower-bead-shape-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/lilac-blossom-flower-bead-shape-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/12912\/","title":{"rendered":"Lilac Blossom Flower Bead Shape | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Lilac<\/a>Vid #198:<\/span> <\/strong>“So many bead shapes, so little time. I love them all! But I do really<\/em> love sculpted flower beads.” ~Iamani-P<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Yep…<\/em> Spring flowers are definitely in the air. Last week’s video tutorial showed you how to make a pretty little Grape Hyancinth Cane<\/a>. And this week, the focus is on Sculpted Lilac Beads.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have been waiting for Spring to finally roll around, before sharing this unique Lilac bead project. You can easily create them in several different shades, using either your own color recipes, or the ones I provide.<\/span><\/p>\n

These polymer clay flower beads can be made to mimic the various stages of blossom development… from a newly forming bud… all the way to a fully open bloom. You can even use inks to add very realistic looking striations of natural color.<\/span><\/p>\n

I love the lilac colour. <\/span><\/span>~Silverleaf<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lilac Beads look lovely strung like any other polymer clay flower bead. But they look especially wonderful all clustered together in groups, just like on the lush head of a real Lilac flower.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hi Cindy, to comment on your favorite-type-of-bead question. So many bead shapes, so little time. I love them all! It’s too hard to pick just one. But I do really love sculpted flower beads.<\/span><\/span> ~Iamani-P<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, Every lesson from you is so beautiful that I’m happy with each and every one of them. I would like to learn how to make more sculpted flowers. I love your sculpted roses<\/a> and your calla lily beads<\/a>, tried them and they turned out great. Now I’m working on some sculpted orchids and I can’t stop myself from thinking, “Oh, if Cindy had a tutorial on that…”<\/em><\/span><\/span> ~Squash<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Just above, Squash referenced two of the flower bead tutorials which are currently available in the members library:<\/span><\/p>\n

Variegated Sculpted Rose Beads<\/a>:<\/strong> Video-013-2:<\/strong> <\/span>“You’ll Be Selling Your Own Clay Roses On Etsy in No Time!” <\/em><\/span>~Cindy-L<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Calla Lily Beads<\/a>:<\/strong> Video-016-2:<\/span><\/strong> “I want to make some Calla Lily pendants for a friend. Love your ideas and easy to follow video instruction.”<\/em><\/span> ~Lynn-V<\/strong><\/span>
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And here are links to a few other sculptural bead making lessons that may also be of interest:<\/span>
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Trumpet Flower Beads<\/a>: Video-009-4:<\/span><\/strong> “A Pretty Polymer Clay Bead for Your Spring Making Jewelry Projects.”<\/em> ~Cindy-L<\/strong><\/span>
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Poppy Flower Beads<\/a>: Video-017-1:<\/span><\/strong> “Yes, yes, a big yes for the poppy beads! Please show us how to make them!”<\/em> ~Squash<\/strong><\/span>
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Mushroom Bead<\/a>: Video-025-1:<\/span><\/strong> “And the sculptural elements – extremely useful info to have in my bag of tricks.”<\/em> ~Kat<\/strong><\/span>
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Pod Beads<\/a>: Video-030-3:<\/span><\/strong> “Very cool! I know Cindy is going to make this easy for us. She always finds ways to make the steps easier than ever!”<\/em> ~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span>
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Plus<\/em>… coming up tomorrow (Friday April 1st, 2011) in the Vol-035-1 video at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>, I will share with you all my tips and tricks for creating another sculpted flower bead shape… this time it will be the lilac blossom.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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

Supplies & Tools: Video-035-1 Lilac Blossom Beads:
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