{"id":13877,"date":"2011-09-08T03:21:53","date_gmt":"2011-09-08T10:21:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=13877"},"modified":"2014-07-05T15:50:38","modified_gmt":"2014-07-05T22:50:38","slug":"diamond-pattern-ikat-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/diamond-pattern-ikat-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/13877\/","title":{"rendered":"Diamond Pattern Ikat Cane | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/diamond-pattern-ikat-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video\/13877\/#video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2011-09\/08-diamond-ikat-cane-90220-040-1.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond Pattern Ikat Cane\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" hspace=\"0\" vspace=\"0\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Video #220:<\/span> <\/strong><strong>&#8220;I get totally lost when I&#8217;m claying, time has no meaning.&#8221; <span style=\"color: #808080;\">~Polyanya<\/span><\/strong><\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Some designs are just so darn beautiful that they stand the test of time. Such is the case with Ikat Fabric. Some experts believe Ikat Textiles have been around since the 6th century, and still to this day they are very popular in fashion and home decor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In fact just this last week I saw a gorgeous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/decorating-and-accessories\/decorative-pillows\/taza-23%22-pillow\/s156691\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">Ikat Design Pillow<\/a> on the Crate and Barrel site (a North American Home Decor Store), proving this ancient style continues to have relevance even in our modern world.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The following gallery exhibition video shows some gorgeous examples of Ikat Textile Artworks and contains information\u00a0 about the history and background of this ancient art form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pCa2-EMiHE4?rel=0\" width=\"512\" height=\"318\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Over the years, many polymer clay artists have been mimicking Ikat designs in their cane works of art. So, when I noticed a recent resurgence of Ikat patterns in the magazines and online, I was inspired to teach you all how to create your own Ikat patterns in polymer clay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">But rather than re-teaching what has already been demonstrated by other instructors, I wanted to put my own personal spin on the idea and take this technique further. With some experimenting I was able to create a repeating diamond pattern which incorporates the characteristic woven Ikat look. Although the pattern looks complex, it is actually quite easy to do&#8230; making it the perfect candidate for a whole new kind of Ikat Cane Tutorial. I hope you enjoy it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Coming up tomorrow (Friday September 9th 2011) in the Vol-040-1 members video at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues\/\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>, I will be demonstrating how to create your own Ikat inspired polymer clay, in an intricate diamond pattern that is surprisingly simple to create.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong><strong>***********************************************************************************************<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/crse\/01-more.html\">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<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Supplies &amp; Tools: Video-040-1 Diamond Pattern Ikat Cane:<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Polymer clay in at least 2 colors. I used 1\/2 section (1\/8th pack) of the following Premo Colors:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 90px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <strong> &#8211; 5026 Pomegranate Premo Sculpey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> &#8211; 5093 Ecru Premo Sculpey<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> &#8211; 5001 White Premo Sculpey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Pasta Machine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Acrylic Roller (optional).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Clay blade.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Ruler (optional).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The full version of the Vol-040-1 <em>Diamond Ikat Cane <\/em>video will be posted in the Polymer Clay Members Library on Friday September 9, 2011. But if you would like to see a <a href=\"#video\">sneak peek intro clip<\/a> right now, scroll down the page a bit to the video player below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">***********************************<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/cindy-sig.jpg\" alt=\"Cindy Lietz Signature\" width=\"114\" height=\"99\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" style=\"border: 0px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutor.jpg\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"200\" height=\"26\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/preview-clip-headline-2.jpg\" alt=\"Click Video Play Button\" width=\"358\" height=\"58\" align=\"middle\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><a name=\"video\"><\/a><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oKR-PqHVOA4?rel=0\" width=\"575\" height=\"323\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The full version of the <strong>&#8220;Diamond Ikat Cane&#8221;<\/strong> preview video shown above, is now available for purchase at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-02\/#vol-040\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Clay Library<\/a> in the <strong>Volume-040 Back Issue Package.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #808080;\">Customer Feedback About Membership Value:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this busy world it is sometimes easy to forget to say THANK YOU. So I am just saying a BIG THANK YOU to Cindy, Doug, and kids. I love all the colour palettes, the photography, videos and mind blowing information that you so generously all give. My membership is one of the best value things I have ever invested in. With all the troubles in this world, both man-made and the natural disasters, it is great (for a few hours) to slip into &#8220;Cindy&#8217;s World&#8221; where I can lose myself in a kalidascope of colours, learn fab. new ways to create mini works of art, or just read comments, tips and tricks from other members. So a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who contributes to this wonderful site. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~Elaine-F<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Cindy, you were so right! I turned the center upside down! I cannot believe that you figured it out so quick. So now I have Hibiscus as well as parrot tulips! But The colors are great and I like both. Really got my money&#8217;s worth from that video. Two lessons for the price of one! Thank you for all your help I absolutely love these videos. I can make such pretty things! What a high it is when they come out so beautiful that you want to make more. And in every color you can think of. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~KaronKay<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">What a cool tute! The metal tape looks fantastic with the polymer clay pieces shown in the video. I&#8217;ve got the same tape colors as Cheryl. Now that you&#8217;ve &#8220;shown the way&#8221; in your step-by-step tute, I&#8217;ve got no excuses but to get crackin&#8217; on some pretties of my own! Metal just adds so much to clay&#8230; I see some fab copper\/silver-taped beads and mixed media projects in my future. (Can&#8217;t wait to see what others post at the Facebook page, too&#8230;). Thank you Cindy and Doug&#8230; after all this time, you still excite me every Friday with these high quality video tutorials! It&#8217;s amazing how much we get for such a small membership fee&#8230; Thanks for your continuing excellence!!! <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #000000;\"><strong>~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The following topics are included in this week&#8217;s Polymer Clay Tutor Library, <strong><em>Diamond Ikat Cane <\/em><\/strong>video tutorial:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">See several examples of canes, beads, and pendants using the Diamond Ikat Cane in a variety of different colors and patterns.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Discussion of the tools, supplies and techniques needed to create this simple and stunning polymer clay cane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Find out how you can create this woven looking cane and how to cut it and combine it into an unlimited variety of designs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Learn a cool trick for piecing this cane together into a diamond pattern that is likely different that other Ikat Cane you have seen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Plus, with some creativity and ingenuity, there are many ways to come up with other unique designs of your own.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The full version of the <strong>&#8220;Diamond Ikat Cane&#8221;<\/strong> preview video shown above, is now available for purchase at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-02\/#vol-040\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Clay Library<\/a> in the <strong>Volume-040 Back Issue Package.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>************************************************************************<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video #220: &#8220;I get totally lost when I&#8217;m claying, time has no meaning.&#8221; ~Polyanya<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2664],"tags":[2681,2608,2679],"class_list":["post-13877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-polymer-clay-tutorials","tag-cane-making","tag-faux-textiles-fabrics-patterns","tag-patterns-sheets-color-gradients-mokume-gane"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13877"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13877\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}