{"id":17870,"date":"2013-10-03T03:05:19","date_gmt":"2013-10-03T10:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=17870"},"modified":"2014-07-05T15:45:32","modified_gmt":"2014-07-05T22:45:32","slug":"faux-abalone-paua-cuff-polymer-clay-tutorials-vol-065","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/faux-abalone-paua-cuff-polymer-clay-tutorials-vol-065\/17870\/","title":{"rendered":"Faux Abalone Paua Cuff | Polymer Clay Tutorials Vol-065"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=17870#video\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2013-10\/03-90439-pt1-faux-abalone-paua-cuff-065-1.jpg\" alt=\"Faux Abalone Paua Cuff - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\">6 Videos #439 to #444:<\/span> An easier way to make Faux Abalone&#8230; Or Paua Shell from New Zealand.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">For a while now, many of you have been repeatedly asking me to do a Polymer Clay Faux Abalone Tutorial, but I hesitated until I could come up with my own unique version. Well, it&#8217;s ready! Not only does it look like the real thing, but it is also faster and easier to make, as compared to what I&#8217;ve seen others teach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">This months Faux Abalone Paua Shell Tutorial, is based on a cane technique that anyone can do&#8230; plus you will learn how to use your beautiful faux shell technique to a create a stunning brass cuff. You&#8217;ll end up wanting to make dozens of them to impress your family, friends and customers (if you sell your work).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Posted just below is a Sneak Peak and overview of my Faux Abalone Paua Cuff Tutorial. The rest of the 6 part video series will be posted tomorrow (Friday, October 4th, 2013) in Vol-065 at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Polymer Clay Tutor Library<\/a>.<a name=\"video\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">BTW, if this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=91JUr9Rlz4E\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Faux Abalone Paua Cuff<\/a> tutorial looks exciting to you, please do click that YouTube Like button. Many of you have been giving the Thumbs Up to the weekly YouTube videos, which is great&#8230; <strong><em>Thank You!<\/em><\/strong> However, these monthly <em>intro<\/em> clips need some <em>love<\/em> as well. When they don&#8217;t get as many <em>likes<\/em>, it makes it look like they are not appreciated as much&#8230; which surely can&#8217;t be true with all the nice comments you all leave :)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/91JUr9Rlz4E?rel=0\" width=\"575\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-065-1: Video #439: <span style=\"color: #800000;\">Introduction:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn techniques and tricks for creating a realistic looking (though easy to do) Faux Abalone Paua Shell Polymer Clay Cane design, as well as use it to construct a stunning Brass and Polymer Cuff of the quality that you can be very proud of. The ideas and techniques can not only be used for this particular bracelet design, but for many other polymer clay and jewelry projects as well.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2013-10\/03-90440-pt2-faux-abalone-paua-cuff-065-2.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 2 Faux Abalone Paua Cuff Tutorial - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-065-2: Video #440:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\nMixing and Blending the Colors:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this video I will help you to create your own custom color mixes and blends that will create the perfect Abalone Paua Shell look alike! I use Premo Accents Clay for this project because of the rich sparkly metallic colors available with this brand.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2013-10\/03-90441-pt3-faux-abalone-paua-cuff-065-3.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 3 Faux Abalone Paua Cuff Tutorial - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Vol-065-3: Video #441:<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><br \/>\n<strong><strong>Making Faux Abalone Paua Cane<\/strong><\/strong>:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this video I will demonstrate the simple techniques and tools you will use to mimic the wonderful layers and rings found in the shell of the amazing Abaolone or Paua shellfish. I think you&#8217;ll be pleasantly surprised to find out how easy and forgiving this technique really is!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2013-10\/03-90442-pt4-faux-abalone-paua-cuff-065-4.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 4 Faux Abalone Paua Cuff Tutorial - Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-065-4: Video #442:<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\">Building the Cuff Bracelet:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this video, I show you how to properly prepare your Brass or Copper Metal Cuff Blank and add the layer of polymer clay. Your creation will not only be gorgeous to look at, but will also be professionally constructed in a way that will stand the test of time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2013-10\/03-90443-pt5-faux-abalone-paua-cuff-065-5.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 5 Faux Abalone Paua Cuff Tutorial - Polymer Clay Tut\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-065-5: Video #443:<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\">Sanding and Finishing:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this video, you will learn some pro level finishing tricks that will take your piece of jewelry from JUST OK looking to everyone-wants-one FABULOUS status! It&#8217;s all in the finishing baby! As they say, a little bit of elbow grease goes a long way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" style=\"margin: 0px; border: 0pt none;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2013-10\/03-90444-pt6-faux-abalone-paua-cuff-065-6.jpg\" alt=\"Pt 6 Faux Abalone Paua Cuff Tutorial - Polymer Clay Tut\" width=\"255\" height=\"146\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>Vol-065-6: Video #434:<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Polishing and Waxing<\/strong>:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In this final video of the series, you will discover the tips and techniques to finishing your metal and polymer cuff, so that it is comfortable to wear, feels like luxury in your hands and looks like a million bucks! Remember, people judge value not only by what they see, but by how it feels when they hold it in their hands. Make sure it feels amazing and you&#8217;ll not only &#8220;Love What You Make&#8221;&#8230; but so will anyone who owns your work!<\/span><br \/>\n<script src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fhubp0da1-20%2F8001%2F6bcbc3bc-4b74-4a69-a8d2-62c848345e5c\" charset=\"utf-8\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n\n\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/p>\n<p><noscript><A HREF=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&#038;MarketPlace=US&#038;ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fhubp0da1-20%2F8001%2F6bcbc3bc-4b74-4a69-a8d2-62c848345e5c&#038;Operation=NoScript\">Amazon.com Widgets<\/A><\/noscript><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong style=\"font-size: medium;\"> Supplies Available at Rings &amp; Things:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.rings-things.com\/cart\/search\/search.asp?keywords=brass+cuffs\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Brass Cuffs<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.rings-things.com\/cart\/search\/search.asp?keywords=copper+bracelet+finding+cuff\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Copper Cuff<\/a> Blanks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.rings-things.com\/cart\/search\/search.asp?keywords=EuroTool+super+new+glue\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">EuroTool Super New Glue<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.rings-things.com\/cart\/pc\/Polishing-Paper-Assortment-Wetordry-p22827.htm#.UkTAiOKPy8A\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">3M Polishing Papers<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.rings-things.com\/cart\/search\/search.asp?keywords=renaissance+wax\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"external external_icon\">Renaissance Wax<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong style=\"font-size: medium;\"> Other Supplies:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Paper Towels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Rubbing Alcohol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Soft cloth or fabric for waxing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Felt for buffing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Tile for baking on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">File Folder or Cardstock for tenting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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 <\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><strong>Faux Abalone Paua Cuff <\/strong><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">tutorial described above, is available in Vol-065 at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" 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\" target=\"_blank\">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;\">Cindy you have a way of talking us through something that seems impossible and suddenly it is so doable. One of the few teachers who has that wonderful quality. That is why I never want to miss any of your tutes even if I have done it before and think I know how. When you show it to us all of a sudden it is so much easier than before. You shine with the ability to do that with all your tutes.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~Peggy-B<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">You most seriously want to think about joining Cindys tutorials. I have learned so much in the short time I have been here. I too was hesitating about joining but it was the best thing I ever did. I&#8217;m sure there are a whole lot of members out there who will tell you the same thing. Never have I experienced great teaching methods and the best tips as I have from Cindy. My frustration level went from 10 down to practically nothing. I am now starting to sculpture flowers and smaller things with a great deal more confidence. You will find a big family of wonderful Clayers here in all different levels. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~DixieAnn-S<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thanks for always keeping us thinking new thoughts about older techniques. And of course for showing us lots of new ways to use our clay as well. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: large; color: #000000;\"><strong>~Jamie-H<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Cindy there are tons of manufacturers out there who should be aware that you are influencing bunches of folk to buy their goods, and for good reasons&#8230; you have done so much testing of the products and that leads to us all having confidence in a new product (or an &#8220;old&#8221; one we may never have heard of) and so much more willing to buy, and then go back and buy again when we see the results for ourselves! Truly, the day I stumbled upon your website was pretty much the luckiest day of my life. I have learned so much, and Cindy and you demonstrate and record everything so well that it is hard to fail on any technique. My thanks to you both Doug and Cindy, again! <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~Becky-C<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Thanks Cindy for so many fresh, fun ideas to look forward to. <\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\">~DJ<\/span><\/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>Faux Paua Abalone Cuff <\/strong><\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">tutorial described above, is available in Vol-065 at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues-03\/#vol-065\" 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<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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6 Videos #439 to #444: An easier way to make Faux Abalone&#8230; Or Paua Shell from New Zealand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2664],"tags":[974,2681,2597,2679],"class_list":["post-17870","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-polymer-clay-tutorials","tag-bracelets-cuffs-bangles-watches-wrist-ankle-jewelry","tag-cane-making","tag-faux-bone-shells-pearls","tag-patterns-sheets-color-gradients-mokume-gane"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17870","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=17870"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17870\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17870"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17870"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17870"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}