{"id":8964,"date":"2010-03-16T03:22:53","date_gmt":"2010-03-16T10:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=8964"},"modified":"2010-08-25T09:11:27","modified_gmt":"2010-08-25T16:11:27","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-faux-opal-bake-and-bond-technique-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-faux-opal-bake-and-bond-technique-video\/8964\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Faux Opal Bake & Bond Technique [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"PolymerVid #148:<\/span> “Your faux opals really capture the deepness and the shimmering layers.” ~Angelghost<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

This polymer clay opal tutorial seems like it has been a long time coming… primarily because we started talking about it back around Christmas time of last year. Well I finally came up with my own version of faux opals that has more depth than any other\u00a0 polymer clay “fopals”<\/em> you have ever seen before.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listed below are several of the “Tutorial Yes Votes”<\/em> that were originally posted at this article: Using Iridescent Buffalo Snow Flakes to Make Beautiful Faux Opals<\/a>
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Just two days ago I came across my package of iridescent buffalo snow while looking for something else and wondered if the time to use it was near. That’s a little spooky for me, Cindy. I am ready to go with it. Looks to be a wonderful and never ending technique. ~Joyce-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Oh man, I’ve been waiting for this one!! My big ole bag of Buffalo Snow is begging to be opened and transformed into something gorgeous. The pendant in the photo is stunning! Can’t wait! Can’t wait! Can’t wait! ~Elizabeth-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Like Elizabeth S. I ran into my Buffalo snow this past week and was hoping that your tutorial would be coming out soon. I am ready to learn how to do this Cindy. I call action for the camera crew! ~Illaya-B<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Yes, definitely! I’m mostly interested in the pale milky white ones. Looking forward to it! ~Laura-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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That’s funny, I was just looking at some “Christmas-ey” stuff that didn’t make it into the Holiday put-away gear. Good thing, I would have been reluctant to get it out of the garage. Actually, that’s not true. I would have braved the very crowded garage in order to make these beautiful opals! The ones shown on this page are gorgeous! I’m looking forward to making them. ~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Count me in too, Cindy… been wanting to make these little sparklies. ~Lupe-M<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Faux gemstones are fun in their own right as well as for the things you can do with them that are just not practical with the real deal. I haven’t made faux opal before although I’ve seen a few ways of doing it, so it will be great to see Cindy’s approach too. ~Sue-F<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I have been waiting for the opal tutorial. I love fire opals with the red and orange colors. I’m ready to go. ~Linda-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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If you didn’t pick up some Buffalo Snow at Christmas time, I think the Arnold Grummer flakes are similar to it. They would be more expensive but I don’t think too bad. I’m looking forward to the tutorial. ~Freda-K<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I’m ready!\u00a0 I got 2 bags of Buffalo Snow and when I was organizing my studio the other day, I was hoping this tut was coming soon. ~Linda-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I have been waiting for this tutorial also! Really looking forward to it, Cindy! ~Marsha-N<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Peggy Barnes – That is so very sweet of you to offer to send some Buffalo Snow Flakes to those who were not able to get to find any. You are another example of how wonderful the people in this community are! Someone else has already generously offered to send me some (thru Cindy – thanks again!!!). So I’m all set. There may be others in need though and I hope they take you up on your thoughtful offer. These Faux Opal beads are just to beautiful for anyone to miss out on. Thanks again Peggy! ~Lisa-W<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I would love to make the opals…this is my birthstone.
~Loretta-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hi Cindy. I love the Polymer Clay Faux Opal Pendent with Hammered Copper Jewelry Bail. I would love to see a video on how to make this bail. I tried to make faux opal from someone on the net but did not turn out very well. I think maybe the direction may not have been clear enough, as yours are. I look forward to starting my day reading the news letter with a hot cup of coffee. ~Barb-C<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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You are simply stunning, Cindy. Ever since my parents gave me an opal as a present when I was 10 years old, I have loved these stones. I have always worn it around my neck, since then. I read every article about making fake ones, that I stumbled upon until now and I never ever saw one that even came close to how the real stones look. But your faux opals really capture the deepness and the shimmering layers. I would love to see the tutorial and try it out :D ~Angelghost<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

With such a clear Yes<\/em> vote, I am happy to say that the Polymer Clay Faux Opals Tutorial has now been filmed and will be available in the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-022-3) on Friday March 19th, 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-022-3: Polymer Clay Faux Opals:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n