{"id":15955,"date":"2012-08-02T03:05:49","date_gmt":"2012-08-02T10:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=15955"},"modified":"2012-09-19T18:07:59","modified_gmt":"2012-09-20T01:07:59","slug":"sweet-pea-earrings-polymer-clay-tutorials-vol-051","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/sweet-pea-earrings-polymer-clay-tutorials-vol-051\/15955\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweet Pea Earrings | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-051"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a name=\"video\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/sweet-pea-earrings-polymer-clay-tutorials-vol-051\/15955\/#video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2012-08\/02-90268-pt1-sweet-pea-earrings-051-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 1 Sweet Pea Earrings - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">6 Videos #268 to #273:<\/span> &#8220;A 50th birthday present for one of my best friends.&#8221; <span style=\"color: #808080;\">~Cindy Lietz<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Today I am excited to let you all know about the first set of monthly tutorial videos using our new wide-screen hi-definition filming format. If you are not yet up to speed with all of the publishing changes that were announced last month, be sure to <em>first<\/em> watch this video: Polymer Clay Tutor News<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Posted below is a summary of this months Sweet Pea Earrings Project Tutorial, that will be posted tomorrow (Friday, August 3rd, 2012) in the Vol-051 members area at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>. Here is a Sneak Peak Video for you&#8230;<br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k9l_dMC5FPs?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"575\" height=\"323\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-051-1: Video #268: <span style=\"color: #800000;\">Introduction:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will be learning how to create a pair of lovely Sweet Pea Earrings, from start to finish. The videos will contain a variety of tips and techniques that will not only have you creating a stunning piece of jewelry, but will also give you some new skills that can be applied to other jewelry making projects as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2012-08\/02-90269-pt2-sweet-pea-earrings-051-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 2 Sweet Pea Earrings - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-051-2: Video #269:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\nCustom Teardrop Blends:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this video you will learn how to create your own custom color blends using my super easy teardrop method<em style=\"font-size: medium;\"><\/em>, so that you can create beautiful Sweet Pea Flower Beads in which ever color way you desire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2012-08\/02-90270-pt3-sweet-pea-earrings-051-3.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 3 Sweet Pea Earrings - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Vol-051-3: Video # 270:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\nShaping The Petals:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this video you will learn how to cut, texture and form the petals of these delicate blossoms, as well as learn alternative methods for creating the sweet pea flowers should you not have the cutters I used.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2012-08\/02-90271-pt4-sweet-pea-earrings-051-4.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 4 Sweet Pea Earrings - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-051-4: Video #271:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\nAssembling The Flower Bead:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This video is where you put all the pieces together to make the sculpted flower bead. You will learn some simple tricks that will make the bead strong in structure and light and airy in look and feel. You will also learn some great baking tips for protecting the delicate flowers while they harden.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2012-08\/02-90272-pt5-sweet-pea-earrings-051-5.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 5 Sweet Pea Earrings - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-051-5: Video #272:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\nWiring The Bead Dangle:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this video I will show you how to prepare your bead by cleaning out the bead hole and threading it with a headpin. Then we will do some some basic wireworking to create a dangle to hang your Sweet Pea beads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2012-08\/02-90273-pt6-sweet-pea-earrings-051-6.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 6 Sweet Pea Earrings - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-051-6: Video #273:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\nBeaded French Ear Wire:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Finally, you will learn how to make your own gorgeous, Beaded French Ear Wire with Swarovski Crystals or the beads of your choice. I&#8217;ll share lots of tricks for making perfectly shaped ear hooks, plus tips on making the wire strong and safe to wear. After finishing this video you&#8217;ll be able to slide these beauties into your ears and head out for a lovely afternoon or evening event. Be prepared for all the compliments you are going to receive!<\/span><br \/>\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?rt=tf_mfw&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ID=V20070822\/US\/hubp0da1-20\/8001\/e2b196b4-40e9-4b06-821b-fa405982984d\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<p><noscript><A HREF=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?rt=tf_mfw&#038;ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fhubp0da1-20%2F8001%2Fe2b196b4-40e9-4b06-821b-fa405982984d&#038;Operation=NoScript\">Amazon.com Widgets<\/A><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">By the way, many of the <em>&#8220;shopping&#8221;<\/em> links I provide for the various tools and supplies used in my tutorials, are <em>&#8220;affiliate&#8221;<\/em> resources. That means companies like Amazon and the other suppliers I refer, pay me a small commission if you click on the links <em>and<\/em> end up making a purchase at their site. It&#8217;s not a lot, but every little bit helps in keeping the cost of my tutorials down. And, the prices for products that you may purchase through my links, are exactly the same as what you would normally pay, even if it is a <em>&#8220;sale&#8221;<\/em> price. So please feel free to click whenever you need to pick up a few things for your studio. Thanks so much for your support.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The full video series for the <em><strong>Sweet Pea Earrings <\/strong><\/em>tutorial\u00a0 described above, is available in Vol-051 at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Polymer Clay Library<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you would like to receive 3 free beginner videos right now, plus some free color recipes that get sent out each week in my Friday email newsletter, please click this link: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Clay Tutorials<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>***********************************************************************************************<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n[wp_ad_camp_1]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&#8230;<\/span><strong> Please Note:<\/strong><\/span> A general prerequisite for all of my monthly library 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, 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><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>***********************************************************************************************<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large; color: #000000;\">Customer Feedback About Membership Value:<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Wire work &#8211; I have always thought it would be too difficult to achieve so I have avoided working with wire. You have made it achievable. Financially this is an amazing bonus &#8211; thank you again. <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~Cara-L<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Cindy, Well I&#8217;m so happy that you are so committed to this place and polymer clay because you and this place are an integral part of my life now. I work full time outside of the home and then I come home and clay and often dream of a day when I won&#8217;t have to work so much and just stay home and clay all day. I&#8217;ve worked in many mediums&#8230; I was a fine arts student before I changed to nursing&#8230; and I love polymer clay more than any other medium&#8230; It&#8217;s a medium that you can get immediate gratification from. I can go from a couple blocks of clay to a finished project within a couple hours&#8230; ready to wear even!!! I love that. There are so many materials you can use with PC that the possibilities are limitless. I think that&#8217;s my real love! There is and will be a new technique, a new shape, a new medium in which to add&#8230; and someday I will discover something that no one else has&#8230; that is exciting! PLUS!!!! I love creating&#8230; it&#8217;s a drive that powers my psyche, that infiltrates my being and lets me know that I&#8217;m validated and alive. It soothes and awakens my soul. If I did not create&#8230; I could not be me. So thank you Cindy for the reassurance that you too shall be here to be a light and guide on my journey. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~Melinda-H<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thank you Cindy for another year of WONDERFUL polymer clay tutorials and rainbow color palettes; and thank you Doug for such EXCELLENT VIDEOGRAPHY. ENJOYED every lesson &#8230; and am trying my best to keep up with past purchased lessons as well as even the basic course. Thank you so much for your willingness and joy in sharing your knowledge with all of us. Like so many others, I am very appreciative of your massive library of e-videos an color recipes and am a lifelong fan\/e-student. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #000000;\"><strong>~Yong-R<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">The full video series for the <\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Sweet Pea Earrings <\/strong><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">tutorial described above, is included in Vol-051 at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-051\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Polymer Clay Library<\/a><em><\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you would like to receive 3 free beginner videos right now, plus some free color recipes that get sent out each week in my Friday email newsletter, please click this link: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Polymer Clay Tutorials<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 575px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 200px;\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutor.jpg\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"200\" height=\"26\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/cm?t=hubp0da1-20&amp;o=1&amp;p=13&amp;l=ur1&amp;category=gift_certificates&amp;banner=180TQ0K9X17QCCZQS4R2&amp;f=ifr\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6 Videos #268 to #273: &#8220;A 50th birthday present for one of my best friends.&#8221; ~Cindy Lietz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[2307,2757,588,1059,2679,2412,2740,2704],"class_list":["post-15955","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bead-projects","tag-wilton","tag-earrings-hoops-piercings","tag-flowers","tag-member-vids","tag-patterns-sheets-color-gradients-mokume-gane","tag-sweet-pea","tag-polymer-clay-tools-supplies-organization","tag-wirework-and-polymer-clay"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15955","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\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15955"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15955\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15955"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15955"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15955"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}