{"id":8735,"date":"2010-03-01T03:19:59","date_gmt":"2010-03-01T11:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8735"},"modified":"2010-05-05T10:41:00","modified_gmt":"2010-05-05T17:41:00","slug":"purse-charm-spliced-flower-cane-lentil-beads-kaleidoscope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/purse-charm-spliced-flower-cane-lentil-beads-kaleidoscope\/8735\/","title":{"rendered":"Purse Charm, Spliced Cane, Lentil Beads, Kaleidoscope [Spotlight]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2010-03\/01-polymer-clay-projects.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Projects\" hspace=\"0\" width=\"255\" height=\"188\" align=\"left\" \/><strong><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"> <\/span>&#8220;Cindy, thought you might like to see it since this idea came from you!&#8221;<span style=\"color: #808080;\"> ~Carolyn-F<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Every week I receive fabulous photos of polymer clay projects from you guys, based on techniques learned from the tutorials and information posted here at the site. I absolutely LOVE receiving them! Here are a few the recent submissions&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2010-03\/01-carolyn-fiene-purse-charm.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Purse Charm by Carolyn Fiene\" hspace=\"0\" width=\"210\" height=\"443\" align=\"left\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Hi, Cindy &#8211; I finally did it &#8211; joined some things into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/bohemian-style-polymer-clay-jewelry-inspired-by-louis-vuitton-charms\/7654\/\">purse charm<\/a>. This type of clip can be clipped to most anything &#8211; a jeans pocket, a purse, whatever &#8230; and more charms can always be added. Thought you might like to see it since this idea came from you!<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>~Carolyn-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2010-03\/01-elizabeth-kerr-spliced-flower-cane-beads.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Spliced Flower Cane by Elizabeth Kerr\" hspace=\"0\" width=\"210\" height=\"284\" align=\"left\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Hi Cindy, These beads were inspired by your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-spliced-flower-cane-project\/6055\/\">Spliced Flower Cane Tutorial<\/a>. Mine did not come out as clear as yours, but I was quite happy with them anyway. Thanks.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>~Elizabeth-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2010-03\/01-mary-grech-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Lentil Beads by Mary Grech\" hspace=\"0\" width=\"210\" height=\"292\" align=\"left\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">I don&#8217;t want to become a pest but I had to show you my first attempt at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/collection-lentil-bead-making-tutorial-videos-one-place\/2759\/\">lentil beads<\/a>. I custom blended the taupe color by adding parts of Premo neutral and red clays.  When I blended them I didn&#8217;t have a clue as to what I was doing and all things considered, I really liked the final product.  I decided to blend both that taupe and some more red and then make the lentils.  You are absolutely right, it is a very good addiction!<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>~Mary-G<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/2010-03\/01-mary-grech-2.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Lentil Beads and Kaleidoscope Pendant by Mary Crech\" hspace=\"0\" width=\"210\" height=\"393\" align=\"left\" \/><\/td>\n<td align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">You mentioned in a prior email about a 10% discuount if I purchased 6 or more back issues. I would like to purchase back Volumes 002, 004, 007, 009, 011, 014. It is blizzarding here in my home town and my office is closed! Nothing like a snow day to stir up the creative juices!!! Thanks for your help! I&#8217;ve attached pictures of more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-lentil-beads-making-very-addictive\/41\/#video\">lentil beads<\/a> I&#8217;ve made, as well as a necklace I made with them. I&#8217;ve also attached a pendant I made using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-easy-kaleidoscope-canes-video\/8194\/\">kaleidescope method<\/a>! Thanks again.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>~Mary-G<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<hr \/>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">If you are interested in sharing pictures of your polymer clay projects with the community, please follow these 2 simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>1) <\/strong><\/span>Email your photos to me as attachments. My email address is shown in the &#8220;From&#8221; line of the weekly <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/\">Polymer Clay Newsletter<\/a> that gets sent out each and every Friday morning.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"font-size: medium;\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong>2) <\/strong><\/span>Include a description, being sure to reference the tutorial or blog article that provided inspiration for your work.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Then be sure to follow this blog on a regular basis to watch for when your feature shows up. This is a great way for everyone to get to know each other better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: medium;\">In the comment section below, please do compliment each other; Offer encouragement; Ask questions about the techniques used; And in general&#8230; just be social. This is your community! It&#8217;s up to you to make it a fun and supportive place to hangout. All of you are amazing and it&#8217;s wonderful to have everyone here!<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"background-color: #f2ecd8; width: 512px;\" border=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>**************************************************************************************************<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>** Did You Know&#8230;<\/strong><\/span><\/span> <span style=\"font-size: medium;\">Members with current subscriptions to the weekly tutorial videos are always entitled to a 10% discount when purchasing 6 or more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadvideos.com\/back-issues\/\" class=\"external external_icon\" target=\"_blank\">back issue packages<\/a> in a single transaction. If you are interested, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/contact-me.html\">let me know<\/a> which back issues you would like and I will send further instructions on how to complete your order.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>**************************************************************************************************<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/cindy-sig.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Cindy Lietz Signature\" width=\"114\" height=\"99\" align=\"right\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/images\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutor.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Polymer Clay Tutor\" width=\"200\" height=\"26\" align=\"right\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Cindy, thought you might like to see it since this idea came from you!&#8221; ~Carolyn-F<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73,28],"tags":[2681,668,1964,2742,2623],"class_list":["post-8735","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-feature-guests","category-inspiration","tag-cane-making","tag-charms","tag-kaleidoscopes","tag-lentil-swirly-bicone-beads","tag-member-project-photos"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8735","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\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8735"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8735\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8735"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8735"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8735"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}