{"id":15357,"date":"2012-04-05T03:12:07","date_gmt":"2012-04-05T10:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=15357"},"modified":"2015-07-28T19:36:47","modified_gmt":"2015-07-29T02:36:47","slug":"making-your-own-bead-cones-polymer-clay-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/making-your-own-bead-cones-polymer-clay-tutorial\/15357\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Your Own Bead Cones | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PolymerVideo #250:<\/span> “Cindy, you and Doug make it so fun and easy for us. Thank you both for helping me spread my wings.” ~Jeanne-C<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Bead cones are findings that really should be in everyone’s jewelry making toolkit. They are usually made of metal, and often used for finishing off, both single and multi-strand necklace cord ends as demonstrated in the Vol-040-4 Bead Cones Tutorial<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This week I thought it would be beneficial for you guys to learn about making your own bead cones out of polymer clay. As you will see in the preview video below, polymer bead cones can also be made to resemble organic looking flower shapes, perfect for many types of earrings, pendants and charms. Of course, you can always use them like a ‘normal’ bead cone too.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let your creativity flow!<\/span><\/p>\n

What I love is that whatever is being taught here also encourages us go further beyond just what is covered in the lesson. I think there’s a Buzz Lightyear quote in there “…to infinity and beyond!” ;0) It’s a true compliment to Cindy that the lessons open up our ideas, not simply limit everyone to only the tutorials. .<\/span> ~DJ<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, you give me inspiration to go above and beyond!<\/span> ~Marlene-C<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, you and Doug make it so fun and easy for us. Thank you both for helping me spread my wings. I would also like to thank everyone here on the blog, just to let you know when I see your beautiful pictures<\/a> and accomplishments it encourages me to try harder. Thanks everyone! <\/span> ~Jeanne-C<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So…<\/em> coming up tomorrow (Friday, April 6 2012) <\/span>in the Vol-047-1 members video at the Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>, I will be teaching all of you how to make your own Polymer Bead Cones in an unlimited variety of styles for use in your creative jewelry projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

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…<\/span> 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-047-1 Polymer Bead Cones:
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  • Polymer Clay (any color). I used 5310 Translucent Premo Sculpey<\/a>\"\".<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Wilton Gum-Paste Modeling Tools<\/a>\"\" or Sculpey Style and Detailing Tools\"\".<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Optional Supplies:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    – mica powder<\/span>
    \n– inks<\/span>
    \n– eye shadow<\/span>
    \n–     gilder’s paste<\/a>\"\"<\/span>
    \n– stiff brush<\/span>
    \n– fluffy brush<\/span>
    \n– paper towel<\/span>
    \n– small cutter<\/span>
    \n– clay blade<\/span>
    \n–     pasta machine<\/a>\"\"<\/span>
    \n– rubber stamps or texture plates<\/span>
    \n– small drill bit or needle tool<\/span>
    \n– mister bottle of water<\/span><\/p>\n