{"id":15018,"date":"2012-01-26T03:13:27","date_gmt":"2012-01-26T11:13:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=15018"},"modified":"2015-07-28T19:08:11","modified_gmt":"2015-07-29T02:08:11","slug":"mirror-image-heart-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/mirror-image-heart-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial\/15018\/","title":{"rendered":"Mirror Image Heart Beads | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MirrorVideo #240:<\/span> “Would love to see more in your valentines series… and unique one of a kind heart shaped beads.” ~Drew-G<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

With Valentines just around the corner, it is time for another Heart Bead Tutorial. I’ve already posted a couple of different video tutorials on how to make heart shaped beads<\/a> in previous Back Issue Volumes at the PcT Members Libary<\/a>. And there’s also several relevant blog articles you can look up by using apprpriate keywords in the search box (i.e. hearts, heart beads, valentines, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n

This week’s heart bead tutorial combines two different polymer clay techniques… Mirror Image Beads (aka Natasha Beads); and the Split Heart Bead Shape.<\/span><\/p>\n

I made some really cool Natasha beads with scraps. Since they\u2019re like the Rorschach Inkblots on four sides, it\u2019s fun to show them to people and see what “pictures”<\/em> they see.<\/span> ~Tanya-L<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love the Natasha Beads too – I can\u2019t wait to “reveal”<\/em> what is inside… like a present!<\/span> ~Michele-N<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For Valentine\u2019s Day, my husband decided to take me shopping (early) for all the polymer clay supplies my little heart desired.<\/span> ~Bonnie-B<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So…<\/em> without further ado, coming up tomorrow (Friday, Jan 27, 2012) <\/span>in the Vol-044-4 members video at the Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>, I will demonstrate how to make unique heart bead shape that not only is cool looking, but different every single time. So every bead you make in this style is a one-of-a-kind!<\/span>
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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-044-4 Mirror Heart Beads:
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