{"id":9134,"date":"2010-03-30T03:12:24","date_gmt":"2010-03-30T10:12:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=9134"},"modified":"2010-05-04T22:30:14","modified_gmt":"2010-05-05T05:30:14","slug":"polymer-clay-tutorial-hollow-puffy-beads-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tutorial-hollow-puffy-beads-video\/9134\/","title":{"rendered":"Polymer Clay Tutorial | Cute Little Hollow Puffy Beads [VIDEO]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HollowVid #150:<\/span> “Thinking of puffy hearts reminds me of a story from when my daughter (now 31) was just a little girl…” ~Marsha-N<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

These tiny Puffy Beads are probably the easiest hollow polymer clay beads you will ever make! As you will see in the preview video further down on this page, they are flat on the back and rounded across the front.<\/span><\/p>\n

Years ago, Lisa Pavelka did something similar using a stencil to make heart pendants. Mine on the other hand, are done using small shape cutters. The tutorial for making these puffy beads (Vid-023-1) is coming to the Polymer Clay Members Library<\/a>, this Friday April 2nd, 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listed below are several of the “Tutorial Yes Votes”<\/em> that were originally posted in the comment section of this article: Hollow Polymer Clay “Puffy” Beads: Quick & Easy to Make, No Mess<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Definitely a “yes” from me! I know a couple of ways of making hollow puffy beads and would love to learn another. ~Sue-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Another yes vote for me.\u00a0 Puffy beads can be a real bugger in my book so learning an easier way is definitely a want to know thing. Thanks Cindy for asking. ~Ilaya-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A yes from me too, they look like lovely smooth shapes (not that I would expect anything less from you Cindy and I am sure ours may not start of being so polished looking but with practice…. ~Cara-H<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Those puffy beads look adorable. Thanks, Cindy; looking forward to seeing how you work more of your magic. Oh, we’re all having so much fun, so how can this be legal – and calorie free!!?\u00a0 XX ~Mary-U<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, Cindy. Puff away!\u00a0 I love the look of these cute pillows. ~Laurel-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You’ve shown us some wonderful bead shapes here, Cindy! They’re glorious in their perfect simplicity, beautifully shaped and finished. However, compared to what you usually show us, these look a bit plain. We’re used to seeing completed jewelry, or a variety of color, pattern, textures, materials, etc. We’re getting spoiled! So much so, we’re forgetting to appreciate how beautiful polymer clay is on its own. I think it’s cool that you have shown us only the bead shape\/technique here. It forces us to engage our inner artiste to decide what colors, textures, shapes, surface techniques, or clay fabric we’ll use when you teach us your secret to making these pretty “puffy beads.” Anyway, this is a very long way for me to say, “Yes, I want to learn your technique!” I absolutely love your clouds and raindrops earrings, but I also love the clean, perfect lines of these beautifully finished blue beads with a cute puffy shape! What you’ve shown here is a truly magnificent type of bead, with a multitude of uses. It’s going to be a great tutorial video, I can feel it! ~Phaedrakat<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sorry I thought I had voted earlier but my vote is Yes Please do a tute on these beads. They look like I feel after eating too big of a meal. STUFFED. I think you should make an egg shaped one for Easter. Just think of the possibilities…\u00a0 oooooooooooooooooh!!!!! Thank you for the idea Cindy. ~Peggy-B<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Yes, please. Hollow beads are especially good for earrings because they are so light. We can use bigger and bolder beads and still have them light enough for earrings.
\n~Carolyn-F<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I vote YES, Cindy. I’ve never done puffy beads and would love to learn\u00a0 how to do them. I’m dying to know what you put inside of them. They are so smooth and perfectly done. Count me in!!!!!! Honey. ~Helen-S<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I look forward to your take on hollow beads. I have made some in the past, but I have not made any that have the uniform shapes of your beads. ~Claycass<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Hi all, like the idea of the tut for hollow beads have been wondering about that. Always willing to learn whatever appears here, no need to ask me if I like. Love,
\n~Elizabeth-K<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy, naturally I vote yes!\u00a0 These beads are absolutely beautiful, so smooth, so simple. Puffed beads is one technique I have been struggling with. Can’t wait for you to teach me what I’m doing wrong. ~Susan-D<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Absolutely. I would love a tutorial on these hollow puffy beads. I can not tell you how much I look forward to your newsletter each week. Thanks for all the work you do for us. ~BLong<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I have a lovely “puffed” heart” bought in San Antonio, Texas many years ago when at a seminar, it looks to be glass, see-through, with a design that shows different on each side. It’s the piece of jewelry that has received more attention than any other piece I own. It’s in the “costume” group but precious to me. Many thanks, ~Joyce-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Oh, yes I would love to learn to make puffy beads, especially hearts. I have a thing for hearts! Thinking of puffy hearts reminds me of a story from when my daughter (now 31) was just a little girl, maybe 7 or 8 years old.\u00a0 She asked me what her heritage would be. I knew this was an important moment, but didn’t really know what she meant so I started telling her about our family history and talked about our faith and how that would all be hers no matter what… and on and on. When I was done she said, “What about your puffy heart necklace?”\u00a0 LOL!\u00a0 I love that memory!\u00a0 That particular puffy heart was very cheap costume jewelry and of course I still have it, but I’d love to make some puffy hearts out of polymer clay! ~Marsha-N<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I would love to learn this puffy bead technique! My 9 year old daughter loves to watch the videos with me, and I know she will love these too! They just look FUN! If there are any special supplies we may need for upcoming tutorials, it would be great if you could let us know ahead of time. ~Tiffany-M<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

With such a clear Yes<\/em> vote, I am happy to say that the Puffy Beads Tutorial has now been filmed and will be available in the Polymer Clay Library<\/a> (Vol-023-1) on Friday Apr 2, 2010.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Supplies & Tools: Video-023-1: Puffy Beads:<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n