{"id":8720,"date":"2010-02-28T03:29:37","date_gmt":"2010-02-28T11:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8720"},"modified":"2010-03-27T18:06:38","modified_gmt":"2010-03-28T01:06:38","slug":"vol-022-glowing-cane-buttons-faux-opal-silverware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/vol-022-glowing-cane-buttons-faux-opal-silverware\/8720\/","title":{"rendered":"Up Next in Vol-022 | Glow Cane, Buttons, Faux Opals, Silverware"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Polymer 1:<\/span> Glowing Cane<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/strong>2: <\/span><\/span><\/strong>Clay Buttons<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/strong>3:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Faux Opals<\/span><\/strong>
\n4:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> Silver Spoon Bail
\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/span>I can’t believe how fast time flies when you’re having fun. It seems like just yesterday when I was writing about what’s coming up in the Volume-021 video series at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>. But now a month later, here I’m talking about Volume-022.<\/span><\/p>\n

As this polymer clay community grows, I’m always on the lookout for how you guys describe your experiences here. It helps me to determine what makes this site different or unique, so that I can keep giving you more of the stuff that seems to be providing the most value. For example…<\/span><\/p>\n

Cindy, I want to crawl inside your brain just for a day, you continue to bring us such fun, gorgeous, original and truly wearable designs. I have looked through some books and thought oh my, why would anyone even consider wearing that? It just looks like sculptures you would see in an art show. You however bring us ideas and designs that are wearable and make us feel so good about having done it ourselves!! I know I have said it before, but I’ll say it again – Cindy, you rock!!! I wanna be just like you when I grow up!!!<\/span><\/span> <\/span>~Tiffany-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I can\u2019t tell you all how much I am enjoying polymer clay since I found Cindy – I am totally obsessed! The new pieces of jewelry that I\u2019ve made with polymer clay beads have gotten quite a bit of attention when I wear them. I used to get a few compliments on my jewelry. Now, my jewelry causes a commotion! <\/span><\/span>~Linda-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thank you Tiffany and Linda for sharing this type of feedback. I feel so blessed to know that my tutorials are helping each of you in such a positive way.<\/span><\/p>\n

And speaking of tutes, the following Volume-022 lessons will be released each Friday morning throughout the month of March 2010, to help get you excited about spending some fun time on the weekends playing with your polymer clay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Volume-022-1 Psychedelic 60’s Cane<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/a>: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>This funky cane is my twist on the popular Rainbow Jellyroll Cane. It is the way cooler cousin to this cane for a few reasons. First it glows in the dark! Second, it is done using alcohol inks and a super easy, yet extremely awesome blending technique, which gives the cane a unique painterly look. And thirdly, It glows in the dark!<\/span><\/p>\n

A glow-in-the-dark, psychedelic, jelly roll cane? I’ve died and gone to heaven. Roll on March and Video 22! <\/span><\/span>~Mary-U<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Volume-022-2 Polymer Clay Buttons<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span>Whether you sew, knit, crochet, scrapbook, or make jewelry with them, polymer clay buttons make for one of a kind projects! Because they need to be durable and professional looking, there are a few easy tricks you can learn about making them. I know you are going to enjoy the prospects of being able to make your own cool custom polymer clay buttons.<\/span><\/p>\n

WOW! I was just thinking about making some buttons! This sounds awesome! I know there is quite an interest in custom made buttons. Can’t wait!! <\/span><\/span> <\/span>~Catalina<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Volume-022-3 Faux Opals<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span> <\/span>This is one of those techniques that has drawn people into working with polymer clay in the first place. People look at the faux opals and say, “You made that with polymer clay? It looks so real!” I am not the first to make opals from polymer clay, but I do have a few twists on the technique that you are going to enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

I just love opal. I have a gold ring with a large Jelly opal and it is beautiful when the light shines on it. I would love to make a pendant and earrings in faux opal bring it on Cindy woopee!<\/span><\/span> <\/span>~Ritzs<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Volume-022-4 Silver Spoon Bail<\/a>:<\/strong><\/span> <\/span>Making polymer clay beads and pendants leads to making polymer clay jewelry, which in turn leads to needing great looking findings. What could be better than bails and pendants made with real vintage silver spoons and cutlery? You can even give your jewelry extra meaning by using silverware from the family set or a precious baby spoon keepsake.<\/span><\/p>\n

Definitely a YES, Cindy. I would love to learn how to do this. I have been admiring your spoon bails for awhile now. I love vintage anything and I would like incorporate that somehow into my polymer clay pieces. Your dogwood clay flower is just beautiful! <\/span><\/span>~Lupe-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I sincerely hope you enjoy all of the new Vol-022 video tutorials. Preview clips of each tutorial will be posted here at the blog, usually by Tuesday each week. Then on Friday’s, the full tutorials are posted for paid members at the Polymer Clay Library<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also don’t forget about the great new color recipe palettes that will be available during the month of March:<\/span><\/p>\n