This is the greatest site! I have been doing and teaching polymer clay for some years now, but it never ceases to amaze me how much I learn from these Cindy’s videos, even tho I must have every book that’s worth having on Poly, LOL. It also helps me to keep focused on Polymer Clay. I’m sure you will have fun here and whatever you do with it… and it will enhance what you already know. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry

Even if you’re already confident in your polymer clay ability and knowledge, Cindy’s tutorials are very useful. As a group, we are able to suggest what tutorials will be taught next. I personally am not all about animal prints, but I did learn a few tips and techniques from the video that I didn’t have before (and that’s why I’m here). I’m lucky enough to have a learning style that works well with books. So I have a huge arsenal of books in my personal collection. However, there are a lot of people who find video to be a far better resource for them. These tutorials are a fantastic resource for anyone who’s learning style requires that. That being said, being a member of this site is so much more than the weekly tutorials. The funny stories and anecdotes from all the members is the added bonus for me. (I still giggle when I enter a hardware store, knowing that there are so many like me who get the weird looks and the strange questions regarding the items I am buying and why :)  –  And I CANNOT wait for the resin tutorial!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I’m not sure what time Cindy usually posts tutorials, but I’m going to try to drag my butt out of bed early, before work, to watch it right away! ~Ellabella >> This comment was originally posted here: Leopard Cane Tutorial Video

I have been working with polymer clay for about 10 years (more seriously for the last 5 years), and I’m always trying to learn new techniques and come up with new projects. There is always something new to learn about polymer clay – such a versatile medium. I do a lot of “try outs” on my own, but find I save a lot of time by viewing your videos and reading about others experiences with the clay. Thanks. ~Dianne-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

I love the “Basics class”  even though I’ve been claying for a few years I learned tips and tricks that I didn’t know before. Many thanks. ~Molly-F >> This comment was originally posted here: How to Make Polymer Clay Canes

I absolutely LOVE it here! Everyone here is so great – welcoming and friendly. And the talent here is mind boggling! ~Tanya-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Wet Sanding Polymer Clay

I just wanted to say that I love what your article says here. It is so true that although someone may be new to PC, they can have a lifetime of other craft info under their belt. That makes it easier for them to pickup the art of PC, and helps them create new ways to play with the clay. Because their approach is coming from a different direction, I’ll bet these are the people who come up with new things that “shake up” the PC world. I’m still half-asleep (need coffee!,) so I’m not thinking straight (I had the perfect example of this… I’ll come back later when I think of it.). Anyway, your site here is the perfect place for “newbies” & “experts” to exchange ideas. You’ve created such a wonderful community. It’s really something to be proud of. Congrats to you and Doug! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Heart Shaped Beads

Hi Cindy. Congrats on hitting the 1k mark for your survey. That is quite an accomplishment for any blog. But no surprise to me. And you have so much good and useful information available here, that it doesn’t surprise me with the number of experienced clayers coming here either. I have been claying for 20+ years now and I am always finding new ideas and tips on your blog. Not to mention the lady that runs it is a real sweet gal. XO. ~Jaime-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools

Hi Cindy, brilliant video. I’ve been doing wirework for a couple of years but have never run across instructions for cord ends. Had no idea they were so simple to do. Thanks so much. You’re a great teacher. ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorials

I have worked in polymer clay for years, when they first had it in stores. I bought alot of molds, cutters, books, videos and CLAY. It was mostly Fimo, then Sculpey 111. I found sculpey was to soft and smeared the details in the canes. Now it is Kato and Fimo I use. They hold the details really well. I have alot of pieces (slices) that I cut and bake sometimes just for the heck of it and sometimes as a record of my progress in techniques and color blending that I did not know before. I recently sent every single cane I had made (slices) to a dear friend I knew when my husband was in the military and was stationed in Dade County in Florida. She lives in Pa. and I have not seen her in several years but we have stayed in touch. I look back on my first and preceding work and laugh, frown, and ask “what were you thinking”. Anywho I see how far I have come in my adventure with this medium and how versatile this stuff is. I get amazed at what other artisans have done with this medium. The figures of animals, people, things, etc; blows my mind. I know everybody appreciates all you do to further their knowledge in this field of Polymer clay. I love this site it has so many good people on it and we all could use a good friend every now and then, even positive feedback on our work or stories. ~Lynn-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Beads

Melinda your beads are all gorgeous, I like how diverse they are as well! Thanks too for starting a really good discussion here… some great insights that are helpful to new and experienced alike. Thanks everyone for the input! ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Wholesale Pricing Tips for Your Polymer Clay Beads

A really great necklace Cindy with a spectacular colourful circus theme. I am always amazed at your copper wirework such as the handmade clasp. Now that the weather is warming up I really enjoy working outdoors and not just gardening. I set up a gazebo and can hammer away and fire away with my torches with no fear of bad ventilation. I too can figure out the canework but always still like your tutorials for the extra tips. You said it best – “I learned by making mistakes…Now you don’t have to.” ~Lawrence-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Circus Jewelry

Hi Suzanne… I want to welcome you and tell you how pleased all of us are to have another member. You are in for more than you would ever imagine. I promise if you learn 1/2 as much as I have and enjoy 1/2 as much you will be on overload for a long time and I guarantee you will be hooked. Cindy and Doug are the best and there isn’t a member here that would not love a chance to help you in anyway they can. Just ask and someone will answer. If you get a chance and have the money, buy some of the back issues. I ended up buying everyone of them. You can’t beat the prices or the experience. Even if you know a lot about polymer you will learn much more. SO BUCKLE UP you are in for the most wonderful learning adventure. Enjoy the ride. Uuuuuuuggggs. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Leopard Cane Video

Hi Cindy. Thank you for the tutorials, I have been making jewellery in clay for a few years now but couldn’t think of a way to make small blends (I hate wasting clay as it is so expensive over here in the UK). I came from Christi Friesen’s group on Yahoo looking for the tutorial that you made for the Teardrop Blends, that is just what I needed! I shall enjoy browsing your site for other interesting ideas too, always learning lol. Best wishes. ~Jackie-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Agate Video Tutorial

I JUST LOVE POLYMER CLAY. I have been doing PC for about 5 years. I even went to Cindy’s site before -when it was free TeeHee. Can’t believe the wonderful tutes here, sure wish I had joined a loooong time ago, what I have missed, oh well, catching up NOW. ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Wing Cane Video

I’m following the blog here and I think that Cindy just has a way of making things seem simpler. Some of the techniques she has taught us have their own challenges and could be more than just a beginner technique, but she shows us how to tackle that and if we follow her steps as we have seen in the photos everyone has sent it, we have succeeded in getting some pretty good stuff done. I’m a teacher too and I try and make even rules for music as simple as possible for the students and then they follow the steps and ‘it’s so easy’!!  I agree some canes may be more complex than others e.g.  the leopard or bitterly cane compared to a jelly roll one but Cindy tells us exactly what to do and what to avoid doing. So, yes we could have requests for maybe more complex canes but Cindy, we love your teaching. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Micromesh Sanding Polymer Clay

One of the things I really like about Cindy’s video tutorials is that they tend to build one upon another, while still being able to stand alone. Beginners should start with Cindy’s Basics Course. This definitely gives a great base upon which clayers can build. Even clayers who have been at it for a while can gain nuggets of knowledge and super tips from this course. From there … WOW! … Cindy just keeps producing fun and interesting and frequently challenging tutorials.  Though I have them all, there are several tutorials that are on my back burner … ones I’m anxious to try … but need the time to devote to learning them. When I do get to making these it will be like a present to myself. Anyway, Cindy’s tutorials are for all levels of expertise, not just beginners. ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Videos

Looking forward to this as well as everyone else is. As a long time clayer I have all the bells and whistles packaged and purchased over time just waiting for the magic fingers of Cindy to enlighten us on their true usefulness!! ~Sam-M >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Use Amaco Tube Bead Roller

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Yes! Quick and Easy Skinner blends! And small Skinner Blend trial sizes!! Brilliant! My hands have been in polymer clay for 8 years. Your Teardrop technique has brought a wonderful and sudden change in my way of working with color blends. Thank you so much for sharing! ~Debbie-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Lietz Teardrop Method

Hello Cindy! I’m enjoying all the videos. I’ve been ‘clayin’ for years and have done numerous techniques, tutes, canes, projects, etc. I considered myself pretty rounded in ‘creating’ with polymer clay. BUT when I saw you add square cane slices to a prepared CUBE bead, then roll it into a heart shape bead, I thought “Why Didn’t I Think Of That?????” Of course ……. add square slices to a square bead, and shape it into whatever shape you want after that!!!! Thank you, Cindy, for making it easier to add slices to a bead and saving me some time in the process! ~Mary-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Canes

Hi Cindy – I love the idea of using a ceramic tile and marking off a right angle triangle for making kaleidoscopes. Even though I have been claying for awhile, I always learn some new little idea or technique from you! ~Jacqui-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Kaleidoscope Canes

Dear Cindy, I wanted to say thanks for the tips in your videos, I’ve been working with Polymer Clay for years, I make my own custom cake toppers. I do caricatures of real people from photos, cartoons and even animals, cartoon and real. I really enjoy it and have gotten quite good at it, but I didn’t know how much of a difference sanding and polishing my pieces could make, and I now make sure I work my clay completely before I start. Thanks again, ~Kelly-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Techniques

Hi all you that may be “Surfing”‘ here, come on in. The Claying is to die for. The cost is the least of your worries – 12 videos per quarter for $9.95 US (a little more Internationally), and so much varied and colourful information, not a worry. You would never be lonely or feel inferior to anyone else here as everyone can work from these videos at their own level in their own time and then come in to see what some others have been doing, and the camaraderie and the pleasant comments are such a joy, like one big family. I have had so much pleasure just being here. Cindy is so generous with her time and her man Doug is a Hero among men, in helping Cindy do what she needs to do, to make this a pleasant experience  for us all. I love it. I have been in awe at some of the techniques I have learnt in the time I have been here. If I thought I knew about Polymer Clay before I came here I now have learnt so much more. Every time I re watch a video I find more in it to enhance my knowledge. I hope a whole lot of new clayers will join Cindy here and really put Polymer Clay on the Artists Map as a true medium of art that it should be. See you here soon. XXXX ~Eizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Leopard Cane Tutorial

Hi Cindy, just found you today and started my membership. I also purchased the Volume 9 Back Issue. I have been playing with clay for years, have umpteen books, but find your videos much easier for me to follow. Thanks! ~Cheryl-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay

Hi Cindy: I watched your video with interest, because, even though I may have tried a particular technique before, you always seem to give a fresh approach to ideas I have seen before. You continually inspire me again, and again. Last weekend, my daughter (11) wanted to learn how to make some polymer clay beads so I showed her your Jupiter beads. You would not believe how many different styles of beads we made using this method. It was so easy for my daughter and so much fun. There was a lot of oohing and aahing in the kitchen. It certainly made good use of a lot of scrap and old clay I had been hanging onto. I think I need to introduce “sanding” to her now and put her to some real work. ~Carol-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Graffiti Beads

Hi Cindy, Thank you for your excellent video newsletter. It is so nice to receive such an exciting email every week. I have played with polymer clay for some years but am now keen to make it a serious hobby and improve my techniques. I have recently started making polymer clay beads. I am based in the UK. ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Videos

Cindy is a mentor for so many. As I catch up on all of the wonderful articles here at the blog, I find beginners (and experienced clayers, too) who have been transformed by Cindy’s teachings. The community here is one-of-a-kind, and the video demonstrations can’t be beat. Although I discovered polymer clay through TV craft shows (Carol Duvall on HGTV – today’s topic! – and DIY Jewelry Making,) Cindy Lietz is my mentor! Cindy (and the community she’s created) has re ignited my inspiration to clay. I had everything packed away in boxes after my surgeries, and with the exception of a few little projects, it all stayed there. Now, I’ve unpacked it all. I’ve been baking and even sanding and buffing some items. (Love that glossy shine and feel.) I’ve made new canes, and have Valentine’s projects in various stages of completion. I owe it to Cindy! It’s not only the great lessons – she also taught me to “just do it!” I’ve always had a problem with trying to make everything too perfect. I would nit-pick over everything until it’s flawless. Now that I am limited physically, I didn’t even want to attempt anything, knowing my body wasn’t up to my old elaborate routine. But now I’m working with my polymer at least two times a week. I clay a little, then lay down and rest in-between steps. Then I get up and try to clay some more! I TRY not to worry about correcting every little thing. I just DO, so that my hands learn what my brain already knows (cuz Cindy’s taught me!) Thanks again, Cindy! Making me put my hands back in the clay has made me so happy! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I learn from anything you show us Cindy! Like Cindy-E says… nothing beats the videos because we can pause, rewind etc., etc. I am one of those visual people that learn much more from seeing it done! Anyone who works with polymer clay will benefit from this community. ~Debi-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Turquoise

Hi Cindy, just wanted to say that I love the way you have everything set up. It’s easy (for me) to understand how to navigate your site and use it to it’s fullest. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to all of us, whether seasoned or new, on all the techniques and color recipes you provide for us. Happy claying, ~Adrienne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Blog

I’m really happy my suggestion helped Rosemary. I know how frustrating something like that can be. You should have seen me learning to make mobius beads from a book. It was uuugly!! Or trying to figure out what was safe to glaze polyclay with 20 yrs ago when no one knew! I needed Cindy then!! LOL. I don’t know how many projects got tossed because they just wouldn’t dry!! But don’t give up on the Studio clay yet if you like the colors. I would still try going to their website at Sculpey.com and see if they can tell you what might be giving you this problem. And I do love my Sculpey III and Premo for beads. Usually a mixture of the two. I just love all the colors of Sculpey, and now with the new ones there are even more. Thank you’s and hugs to Cindy too, for her wonderful website where we can all share and learn!  XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Jewelry Crafts

Very pretty! I love the layers of color and pattern – that along with the semi-translucence gives the piece a lot of depth. As a more experienced clayer, I wouldn’t need a video tute for this, but a new clayer might. ~Jackie-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Wing Jewelry

Cindy: Thank you for teaching me through this blog, for all your encouragement, and for including my work in this spotlight. I highly recommend your videos and articles to anyone getting started or wanting to improve with polymer clay bead making! You’re the best!!! ~Marsha-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry

Ifama – Thank you for sharing with all of us. Your items are beautiful. You have shown and reminded us how wonderful Cindy is at teaching us all how we can take her videos and put our own personal touch on them. We can take and make something all our own thanks to Cindy. Cindy – I think we are the ones who are blessed to of found you. Thank you for everything I have learned and continue to learn. I have each and everyone of your videos from beginners on. I still continue to go back and watch all of them over and over learning even more each time. You do not have to be a beginner to get much needed information from the Beginner Polymer Clay Course.  Even some parts that I had read about in books before, watching it on video helped me to understand it better. I also want to thank you for all the questions you have answered for me. You make me feel like no question is a silly question. Also thank you to all of the other members who have helped with my questions and concerns.  I feel like Cindy has made us all a part of a special little clay family where we can help each other. So I am sending all a special THANK YOU! Keep Claying. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I agree with you Cindy! I have always made smaller canes, for exactly the reasons you state, as well as the fact that in the beginning I didn’t realize you could make them so much larger. LOL! It was actually a revelation to me that you could make then short and squat first and then thin them out. I thought they were made long and then rolled longer…made for some true design challenges back then! ~Sarah-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Canes

I would love to purchase the Beginner Course, plus any of the weekly videos I do not yet have access to … I have been working with clay for a couple of years, so might not need the Beginner Course, but am sure I could pick up some info that would be great! Love your weekly videos! I have to admit, I sometimes stay up late on Thursdays, hoping you will post it in the wee hours of Friday morning!! ~Jonalee-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Videos

Cindy, Thank you so much for the beginners courses. I wasn’t going to purchase it as I thought I was probably past that, but there is so much value in your videos that I couldn’t take a chance on missing something great. Right now I have my Lortone tumbler going (I bought it for silver clay) using the river rocks I purchased this after watching your video (several days ago I sanded part of my thumb away and it hasn’t healed yet). I’m so happy to find the answers to questions I haven’t even thought of yet. The library videos and the blog are a gold mine of information. I hope to buy the remaining ones over the next few months. Thanks again. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Course

I also am in for this inlay technique. I have a feel for it but have not been able to completely master it. I know that I will see what I am doing wrong by watching your demo Cindy. Bring it on!!!!! I have a nice bone sheet ready to go. Thanks to your Vol-019-3 Faux Bone Video. ~Illaya-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Inlay Technique Polymer Clay

Hi Cindy, Your video polymer clay basics course is extremely helpful – it’s one thing to read instructions (via magazines and books, and from various websites), but it’s another thing to actually have a kind voice (especially another Canadian!) walking you through the steps. I’m an “in-your-face” kind of person – so learning comes so much easier when I’m able to see what needs to be done, to see the finished product, and hear suggestions along the way. I don’t use a laptop, but I make notes – each and every video has given me a piece of information that I didn’t know (who would have thought to use crayons for colouring! – yes, colouring with a ‘u’ even though my spellchecker doesn’t like it)! I’ve tried my hand at many various crafts over the years – from painting children’s clothes, teaching ceramics in Ottawa, selling my wheat weaving at the Kitchener Farmer’s Market, woodcarving (whoops – arthritis in the hands – couldn’t do that one for long), chainmail jewelry (hands didn’t like that one either) – but when I was introduced to polymer clay, my creative juices began to flow – the sky’s the limit with this product and with you putting me on the right path with your videos, I can see endless possibilities (silly thing to say, but I never even contemplated making buttons!) So, in a nutshell – yes, this is a very beneficial video course! I thank my lucky stars for the day that I happened onto your site! Keep up the Great Work! ~Gail-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Buttons

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I am an “intermediate” clayer but still have a lot to learn. I will soon be advanced once I keep watching your videos and tutes! I learn something new all the time. Very interesting facts about the poll Cindy. ~KlayKisses >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools

Hi, Cindy!  I’m really enjoying the benefits of a paid member!  Even though I’ve worked with polymer clay for over 8 years, there is always something new to learn. ~Gayle >> This comment was received via email.

Hi Cindy. Geesh Im all blushing and stuff that you used my comments in this article. Thank you. But every word I wrote is the truth. If I was asked right now what tools you would need to get started in polymer clay? I would have to say that besides the pasta machine and some clay. The best tool you could have, and the best value for your money, would be a membership to the Polymer Clay Tutor and your wonderful tutorial library. I cant say it enough. Where were you 20 years ago when I started with this stuff? LOL. You’ve even taught this “old dog” a few tricks. Gotta love that! XOXO ~Jaime >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Videos on Bead Making

I’ve been doing clay for a lot of years and I still learned something from your website so be proud girl. ~Bonnie >> This comment was received via email.

Cindy, I am so honored to have a talented artist such as yourself take the time to write about my art dolls. Making the bases for my dolls is as much fun as sculpting the dolls and I am glad I could offer some tips to other artists.  There are so many wonderful mediums out there for us all to experiment with; it definitely keeps our art exciting and certainly not boring. Thanks again and so glad we met. ~Bonnie Jones [Talented Doll Artist] >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Dolls

I’ve been working with polymer clays for about 15 years, I made little frog pot sitters about 9 years ago, and used Future Floor Wax, and they still look as good now as when I first made them. ~Betty >> >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Finishes

I find the new premo to be vastly inferior to the old phthalate-based stuff. Its less dense and has this elasticity to it thats just awful.. and its softer, which is a problem.. and for people who’s canes get all smushed when they try to cut them, I have a solution that works very well. Stick them in the freezer first for about 20 minutes. Using a kato nu blade the canes should come out very nice indeed. And for shaping using a very firm smooth surface is best.. I use a pane of glass myself. Hope that helped a little. I may not make canes regularly but I’m as familiar with premo as anyone can be.. I know this stuff inside and out as ive been working with it for about 15 years. ~Dan >> This comment was originally posted here: New Premo Sculpey Formula

Wow! Thanks for the shout out Cindy :) ~Elaine Robitaille [Too Aquarius] >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Pendant

Hello Cindy. I have to say, you’ve done it again! Taken something, that to new clayers (and some old ones, LOL) might be at best a tedious job, and at worst a frustrating one, and made it simple and quick. I know when I first started making beads, these especially were a bit of a pain to get the same size. But with your log roll technique it would be a simple matter to make dozens in very short order. And I like that the design is on the outside for use as spacers. Very cool. My solution to making same size disc beads was to make all my beads using a shape cutter to start with the same amount of clay for each bead. Then roll into balls and apply my slices or embellishments. When ready I would line them up in a square pattern like a tic tac toe board, making sure to leave room to allow for squishing, lol. Then I would use playing cards at the four corners to determine my thickness and press the whole bunch at once with a sheet of glass or a tile. After that, all I had to do was make holes and bake. But putting on the cane slices and rolling them took quite a while. Now with your log roll trick I can easily cut that time in half. Thank you once again for saving us all a bunch of time, by spending yours to make these great videos (Thanks to Doug too!). Is the Vatican accepting applications for internet saints yet? I’d vote for you in a nano-second. Happy Easter everyone! XOXO ~Jaime >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Disc Beads

Cindy, I just got around to watching the Dremel demo and I can’t wait to try holding the tool in my left hand. I have been working with Sculpey III for years and am just finding out, that it’s not me causing the problems. I am switching to Premo and looking forward to buffing some new beads.  Thanks for this video. ~Susan >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Jewelry

Oh Cindy, These faux raku beads are exquisite!!! I can’t wait to learn this technique!! In response to your request for feedback from existing members, I’ll repeat once again that I feel as if I have been given a gift in discovering this site.  I have been working with polymer clay for some time and was constantly trolling the web for information that would enhance my learning.  Granted, there are some I found useful but finding yours resulted in a shift in how I do so many things. For me, though, in addition to the amazing techinques you teach us, it’s how you teach that has made the difference. I love that I can actually sit in front of the computer and rewind the video as many times as I need to until I learn a particular step.  I love that I can watch how you hold your hands to form a particular shape or about how much embossing powder to dump on translucent clay to create a d’anjou pear (thanks to you, mine turned out so cute I can’t stand it). Bottom line—I have never found a resource like this. (I just reread this and fear it might be a bit sappy but I am submitting it anyway with the hope that you will be able to glean from it my joy and appreciation.) Gotta go now – I’m sitting here with a blend of Studio Sculpy and need to rerun the rose cane video, part 2. ~Elizabeth [I don’t think it is sappy. I feel the same way and it is hard to express deep appreciation. I agree with you 200%. ~Anna >> These two comments were originally posted here: Faux Raku Polymer Clay Techniques

Oh my God, they are coming for real? The faux raku videos I mean. In fact I mean: Hi, Cindy! I’m so excited about these new lessons. As I see above, I’m not the only one jumping for joy and waiting for time to pass faster. The smooth raku technique seems wonderful, but the deep crackle raku technique must be heaven!!! Dear Cindy, are you sure you can show everything to us in just one video? I could watch four videos about that without complaining! By the way, I’m the brand new member Cindy had the kindness to quote. And I couldn’t resist to subscribe starting with the volume 013, because those little Anjou pears from last week looked so perfect that convinced me it was really the time to subscribe. The four videos I’ve watched until now are simply so good. You are teaching a beginner how to make something new and also teaching an intermediate how to make something right. And you are giving everyone who’s watching one of your videos the desire to try that project. I’m a little delirious right now, you’d be too if you were a member at the library knowing the deep crackle faux raku secrets are coming your way in a couple of weeks! Cindy, thank you so much for sharing this innovation with us! ~Squash >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Raku Polymer Clay Tutorial

Hi Cindy, I very much enjoyed your course for beginners.  I am not a beginner, but have learned what I know mostly by trial and error, reading and a few simple workshops.  Your tutorial was great for me to fill in many empty areas in my knowledge of polymer clay.  Some ideas had occurred to me but I had not let tried them.  You provide knowledge of products, techniques and how to get good results.  I very much enjoy your presentations.  You are creative, sharing, and have a good sense of humor.  I look forward to your videos every week and especially look forward to your millifiore course!!  I can not think of anything to add to your presentations. Thanks so much for your efforts.  I am sure many artists/crafters out here love your info too! Thanks so much. ~Lynda >> This comment was received via email.

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I also want you to know how much I enjoy your newsletter.  You are very generous to share your knowledge with us!  I have been using polymer clay for 9 years and have taken classes from some of the biggest names in polymer clay but you always seem to have something interesting to add or even a new technique or two. Keep up the good work.  I know having a daily blog is very time consuming and think you are doing a spectacular job. ~Gayle >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

Hi I have been doing polymer clay for awhile now and have seen a few color charts but I think yours is the best I have seen. Not only the yellows, greeen and blues of this article but also the purples you had June 14th. I found that really useful as I  was doing violets at the time. I was having a hard time figuring out how to get the purple I wanted and then I seen your blog. A friend of mine had sent me the link to your videos and I have enjoyed every one of them so far. Thanks for being such a great person. ~Linda >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Mixing Recipes

You perform a great service to newbies and to those of us who are seasoned clayers.  It is surprising how much we sometimes forget about. ~Kriss >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Just like Peggy in a previous comment I had been looking around here for quite awhile, not realizing there is so much more for you when you really join. So I joined only a few days ago, and like Peggy I found Cindy to be on top of everything and couldn’t do enough for me, and yes I feel I have found a like minded friend in Cindy. As you say Peggy I don’t know when she sleeps, because as soon as I had emailed her she has come back with a reply which I needed to know about even tho we are in different time zones. How she does it all I don’t know I am so glad I have joined and have already made use of the content I have in my paid for videos. I have a Makins Extruder and am having fun with it as I had only used it warily before now I’ve got beautiful mod canes I didn’t know I could do. I have been Polying for about 4 yrs on and off , but being here has made me want to focus on becoming really good at what I do and with Cindy’s on going tutoring I sure will. It is so much better to see the videos and see how someone else does things. Thank you Cindy for being who you are and having such a passion for Poly clay and inspiring so many people. Keep up the good work I cant wait to get to the computer every day now. From another Aussie down under Madly passionate Polymer Clayist. Thank you Cindy. ~Elizabeth >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads How To Videos

Hi Cindy. Ive been “lurking” your site for some time now, and I get your newsletter now too (thank you) IMHO I think your articles are all good and never too long. You take the time to explain things completely. Which the experienced like me (have been claying for almost 20 yrs) might not need so much, but the beginner will definitely benefit from. And even with my experience, I find your article fun to read. Don’t change a thing. As for topics? Are there any “bad” ones? Sometimes when I find myself uninspired, I cruise around a few sites (yours is now one of those on my list) looking for my errant muses. And your articles never fail to spawn a new idea, or add to one already in progress. You are absolutely a benefit to the polymer clay community here on the web. I believe that no matter how much you know, there’s always more to learn. So keep up the good work. And write about whatever you think we would enjoy learning. Im sure we will enjoy reading about it. Thank you. ~Jaime >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Reader Survey

I am not a member but Cindy is an absolute sweetheart and her help is wonderful! I highly recommend her site. It is mostly for people who haven’t worked with clay for years as many of us have, but she has gone WAY beyond what she needed to merely to help others. For that, she gets my Gold Star! ~Moe >> This comment was received via email.

Yes, I’ve had my frustrations with the new formulas. Some of my softer brands I leach between paper, but find it is quite the waste of perfectly good paper. I now keep all sorts of paper and use the unprinted side for leaching, or will use a little blender to mix all my brittle clay with the too soft. Also mixing translucent clay with the mushy sometimes helps as it tends to be quite firm. Thanks to you, other readers here won’t have to feel all hope is lost…there is hope! ~Tina Holden >> This comment was originally posted here: New Premo Polymer Clay Formula

Cindy – I love to use your ideas and transpose them to my work. I just made some clothes for a fairy with fimo coloring with the inks. I ended up putting gold leaf on top of the clay, but it gave a good back ground for the gold. ~Bonnie Jones >> This comment was originally posted here: Translucent Polymer Clay Brands

Cindy, I may not be your average site audience but I’m around the craft community enough to see you’ve worked butt off getting your name out there, doing research, asking respectful questions and then compiling the results. It’s easy to say nice things about that sort of hard work. ~Elaine. ~Elaine Robataille >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Rose Canes

I cannot say enough about Cindy and her site! As for the cost, I have saved the cost many times over just by saving on time and materials using her steps and tips and suggestions. The site is a huge treasury of information both for the beginner and the experienced polyclay artist. In addition, Cindy is the most wonderful person when it comes to customer service and answering questions. I am a beginner and I have had some pretty simple questions but she always takes the time to answer and usually she has been right on. ~Suanough >> This comment was received via email.

I’ve used a motor for about 8 years now…I just recently replaced my first motor, so I got a lot of mileage out of it. I think I paid a bit less for mine ($80), but it’s not an Atlas motor, it’s a ‘Pasta Facile’.  I use my machine almost exclusively at home because I make canes and do a lot of Skinner blends.  I use the motor to take the strain off my arm.  The main thing I don’t like about it is the noise, especially since I like to watch/listen to the TV while I work.  When I clay with friends or I’m at a workshop or Guild clayday, I do not use the motor, because the noise interferes with conversation.  A couple of years ago, I went to a retreat where dozens of people were running their pasta motors and the noise drove me nuts, although I did eventually start to get used to it !  I’ve noticed that when I crank by hand, I actually get sweaty, so I guess that hand cranking does burn some calories! ~Dora >> This comment was originally posted here: Pasta Machine Motors

Thank you for the awesome glitter tips! I am going to try making canes with my clay, now I am all excited!! Thanks to you!! Hugs. ~Kathy [Crafty Chica] >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Glitter

Hi Cindy : ) I stole my husband’s Dremmel tool years ago and ended up buying one of my own with variable speeds and tons of attachments to go with it! I don’t know what I would do without it!! I’m a multimedia artist and find a use for it in just about everything I do! (except in painting of course…lol) Thank you for the videos.

Yes the swirly beads are addictive…lol I was a good girl and voted already. I happen to be an advanced polymer clay artist. Not an expert, but I can hold my own : ) I finally ordered a supply of Studio Sculpey out of curiosity, (I am a Premo user), and found it to have a suede feel to it. Definitely different. I made a few canes and it did well. The only problem I found was when I was slicing the cane that it isn’t as stiff after resting. In the future I will try putting it in the freezer for around 20 minutes before slicing so it won’t lose it’s shape. Although it doesn’t shine much after sanding and buffing like Premo does, after applying a gloss glaze it is beautiful!  I’ve carried on long enough! Hope you are having a great weekend Cindy! ~Mary >> This comment was originally posted here: Buffing Polymer Clay Beads

Thanks for the reminder Cindy.  I knew that but just stopped paying attention to the beauty of it. ~Shelly >> This comment was originally posted here: Becoming a Confident Polymer Clay Artist

Cindy. Wow,so many amazing responses. I have been working with polymer clay for about 15 years now and am still as addicted as I was the first time I laid eyes on it. I have tried so many techniques over the years. Your videos and tips are an inspiration to all.I check your blog daily for the latest tip, pearl of wisdom. I have sold many pieces of work lately to friends and coworkers and seem to have hit on a great design. ~Sam >> This comment was originally posted here: Mixing Polymer Clay Color Recipes

This is such a good idea, makes things real fast! ~Iris Mishly >> This comment was originally posted here: Tear Drop Color Blending Technique

Video was very well done.  I decided to watch it even though a skinner blend is something I think I do fairly well.  The water tip was good, sometimes my work area is warm and the clay is sticky.  Also the butting it against the side of the pasta machine. ~Nora >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Skinner Blend

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I LOVE your website, Cindy. I have been working with polymer clay for about a year. Thanks! ~Ronda @ Comment Received Via Email

Maggie’s video is an excellent tool for those of use who are growing from “playing” with clay, to turning it into a more serious and mature artform. I have long had difficulty with blending colours and now I have a logical approach to providing my own solution. Thanks for showing us Maggie’s video. ~Carol @ Polymer Clay Color Mixing

It’s funny – once I’d visited a blog by a jeweler. He was talking about polymer clay artists who mimic his work in doing mokume gane. He thought the work was inferior. Which intrigued me. Okay, so I went to look at his gallery. You know what? I think our mokume gane, with it’s rich variety of color, was nicer than his work. He did a fine job, don’t get me wrong. But I think polymer clay mokume gane offers a wider variety of opportunity and in my opinion, not nearly close to inferior. ~Charlene (“Cat”) Theirien @ Mokume Gane Polymer Clay

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I’ve been playing with clay for awhile now but really appreciate your videos. They’re straight forward and easy to follow. Thanks so much :) ~Heather @ Polymer Clay Plastic Storage Boxes

Some of us just don’t have the patience to sand most beads, lol and as you say it is lazyness, no excuse there. If one wants a particular piece to stand out then one must sand. Mokume gane with translucent clay and leafing is one example, sanding just makes it ‘pop’. I totally agree that it makes the item look professional when it is well-finished. I tend to save my baked beads now until I have a tumbler full and then tumble sand it, hee. ~Tina Holden @ Sanding Polymer Clay Beads

I like your color recipes and really would like more. I do have a problem with picking colors that look good together. I like earthtones and they do not reduce well, and tend to get lost in my designs when reduced. I have been working with polymer clay for quite some years now. I have a lot of molds, tools, clay, etc. Thanks for your help from all of us clayers. ~Lynn @ Avoid Leaving Fingerprints on Polymer Clay

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