{"id":15464,"date":"2012-05-03T03:17:28","date_gmt":"2012-05-03T10:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=15464"},"modified":"2015-07-28T19:45:18","modified_gmt":"2015-07-29T02:45:18","slug":"etching-premo-sculpey-polymer-clay-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/etching-premo-sculpey-polymer-clay-tutorial\/15464\/","title":{"rendered":"Etching Premo Sculpey | Polymer Clay Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"EtchingVideo #254:<\/span> “Years later… I finally figured out the missing steps!” ~Cindy Lietz<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Years ago I read an article in a jewelry magazine (can’t remember which one), where the artist etched polymer clay and combined it with a metal clay project. It was gorgeous! Instructions were included, so I decided to give it a go. Well for the life of me, I just couldn’t figure it out.<\/span><\/p>\n

The article had provided a lot of detail for some of the steps, but then completely skipped others. I’m guessing that the publisher only had a limited amount of room to work with… but at the time, I remember feeling like a complete idiot for not being able to wrap my head around the idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now after having gained so much more experience with clay, I finally figured out the missing steps. And… I also came up with a bonus technique (sort of a 2 for 1)<\/em> that I think you’re going to enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

I love books and am always buying new ones. But much of the time I read them and say, “What the heck are they talking about?” With your videos, Cindy, there\u2019s no ambiguity. After viewing your videos, I can go back to my books and usually figure out what the confusing sections are about. For those of you who don\u2019t know this, articles and how-to\u2019s in magazines are edited… and sometimes important steps or explanations are left out. This is also true in books, but I don\u2019t think to the extent that it happens in magazines. <\/span> ~Linda-K<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Those “missing steps” Linda mentioned — so true! There ARE lots of gaps in those books and magazines! Cindy fills them with her step-by-step tutes… we get to see every move she makes, so we know what to expect, and how to deal with any problems that might occur. And of course, she’s here to answer questions if we have them. You never get that with books, magazines, or DVD’s! I’m very fortunate to have the ability to follow directions \/instructions easily. I don’t usually need video to understand how to do a technique. BUT, that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate it! When I saw Cindy’s videos, I became a convert. It was so nice to have it all made so simple (and her tutorials are SO inexpensive!) I haven’t bought a book in a long while, because Cindy’s videos and the inspiration I get here at the blog offer a LONG list of ideas. The new Facebook Gallery<\/a> adds even more, and really spurs creativity. I still “cheat” occasionally, LOL. I browse the web, and skim through books and mags to see what inspires me. And I would never ‘toss’ my old books. In fact, I now have a better understanding of the written techniques that did have “holes” or “gaps” in them — and that’s because of all the great things I’ve learned here. One last thing Cindy teaches you, is that it’s okay to make mistakes (but you’ll make fewer ones after watching her videos!) She gives you the confidence to practice actually open up that bar of clay… and play with it — you end up learning even more. A big “Thank you!” to Cindy Lietz! <\/span> ~Phaedrakat<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/em>Coming up tomorrow (Friday, May 4, 2012) <\/span>in the Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a> (Video-048-1),\u00a0 I’ll be showing a fun and easy way to etch polymer clay.<\/span>
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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-048-1 Etching Polymer Clay:
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