Well, I’ve actually made a couple of these canes before; but, as always, Cindy adds a few tweaks into her techniques and the results are fantastic! I’m also looking forward to making a rainbow selection of canes. This is going to be fun. ~Maria-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Spotted Lily Petal Cane

Cindy, I’ve just made a petal cane using your tutorial. It was easy to do and looks GREAT!! I want to make some calla lily pendants and earrings for a friend. Your Lily sample has a unique wire wrap and sets off the bead nicely. How did you wrap it? Please tell! Love your ideas and easy to follow video instruction. Keep them coming! ~Lynn-V >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Petal Cane

I just love polymer clay. Figuring out all the different ways to create (there are often several ways to make the same thing.) Watching one of Cindy’s great video tutorials, and then using it to create something of your own is an amazing feeling. It’s so nice when people share information and help each other out. This website is a great place for that sort of thing. So many helpful people here (of course, Cindy is our teacher, and she’s taught us to clay and share with each other!)  It’s really great to read your enthusiastic comments — you’re getting me excited about claying all over again! If you are practicing your video lessons, you’ll be doing canes in no time. Once you try a simple cane, and see how it goes, you’ll probably be hooked. Don’t forget that the more you clay, the better you’ll be! Have fun! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials

Thanks for the Dandelion cane. Your use of figure of 8 inserts solved a lot of problems I’ve had in the past. Love the way it all fits together and keeps it’s shape! Have a great weekend. ~Marion-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Adventure

Another great video. Great tips on filling the extruder with clay. I had made a cane before with my new extruder and based on the wonderful tips you shared in this video. I will be pulling it out again. As usual…great job!!! ~Tinuke-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Mod Canes Using a Clay Extruder Tool

Fabulous! Can’t wait until Friday either, that is a truly unique looking cane. ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Cane Tutorial

Just watched the kaleidoscope video. Cindy, YOU ROCK!! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes

Oooo, I used the scrap from cutting the ends off my cane to make gitd Jupiter beads. They look sooo cool. I love this technique! Clay On, ~Lisa-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Glowing Jellyroll Cane

Without a doubt this is my favorite tutorial to watch so far. Thank you so very much Cindy for doing this tute for us and Doug for filming and producing it. Love and uuuugggggggs. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane

Be still my heart, I love this cane. Would love to try the same concept in a monarch, I so love them in the summer. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Cane

Simply gorgeous butterfly cane lesson, thanks Cindy.  I love to watch those lovely little hands working, making it look so easy. ~Mary-U >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Wing Cane Video

This tute is amazing! I just thought you were supposed to cram all the pieces together – WRONG! You made it so clear Cindy, thanks. ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Cookie Cutter Cane Video

Cindy, love your pumpkin tutorial. I think the pumpkin patch would make a great pin for each of my grand-nieces. This is a great tutorial for learning the basic principles of making a cane because it’s so simple. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Halloween Pumpkin Canes

Just LOVE those pod beads you made with the feather canes. I do believe it is going to be a VERY BUSY weekend at my work table. Can’t wait! ~Marlene-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Scrap Clay Feather Canes

I was finally able to check this tutorial out yesterday… a pretty simple technique, and such a striking effect! I haven’t got too many extra canes just yet, but just knowing these methods now and adapting later will really help when they do pile up. One of the next things I’d like to cover is kaleidoscope canes so this should fit in nicely with that. I love pieces inspired by nature – seeing the pretty variations with the pods was a real treat!! ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Feather Canes Video

Good job Cindy. I am anxious to try this method as I have canes just waiting for me to create something beautiful. Thank you for all you do for us polymer clay enthusiasts. ~Sue-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Glow in the Dark Pod Beads

Loved this one Cindy. We have grape hyacinth in the garden they are so pretty but I don’t know how you puzzle out how to make them – such skill and to share it with us is wonderful thank you. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Grape Hyacinth Flower Cane

You make this so easy to follow.. can’t want to buy some cooper of silver foil and try it out on some my cane designs.. or having it go around a Hamsa that I make. I’ll send a picture when it done. ~Natalie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Well, Cindy, you did not disappoint my anticipation! This looks very simple to do and how gorgeous your beads and other pieces turned out! I remember now; I had also seen the similar technique (maybe Donna Kato’s?) where she used a ripple blade, cutting at an angle, and that would be fun to use with this cane as an alternative, too, I think. I really like the addition of leaf or foil on the outside of the cane, too. ~Rebecca-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Rolled Mokume Gane Cane

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Hi Cindy, I purchased your beginner course about 3 months ago (which is about when I started working with polymer clay) so I can honestly say you have been with me from the beginning! What a godsend your tutorials have been! Your instructions are clear and concise and so very easy to follow. As you know, when I was done with the beginner class, I had to know more! I became a member and I have purchased almost all of your back issues. I have made flower canes that I could not believe I would ever be able to do. I have made Kaleidoscope canes and showed them to my sons and they look in wonder and say “how DO you do that?” I just smile and say Cindy showed me how. I have a friend that started using PC several months before me. I am proud to say that I have surpassed her current skill level and I owe it all to you! (Okay, just a teeny bit competitive there, but she started it, LOL). I tried your Blend and Switch tut yesterday and can’t wait to finish them. I just received my UV light and resin, so that is today’s project! Also, even though I’ve “graduated” from the beginner’s course, I still refer back to these videos when I can’t remember exactly what you said. I am also so very impressed with how quickly you respond to everyone’s questions (including mine) and if you aren’t immediately available, someone on the blog will be more than happy to jump in and help. Keep up the great work! I can’t wait to see what this week’s tutorial will be!! Very sincerely. ~Laura-Z >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Library

If I wasn’t already signed up this video sure would get me to become a member! You’ve come at this one from all angles – from using old canes to making from new and then on to how we can use the cane. Though I’m busy getting ready for Sunday’s sale at the church, I still can hardly wait to see this video! I’ll sure have some thing to tell folks to watch for at my next sale. ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes

Hi Cindy Hi all, Love Grape Hyacinths, so delicate, and lovely colours. Well this tut is such a georgeous video to watch. just to see it taking shape is an eyeopener, and really fun to watch. Looks complicated before you see how it is done. Bet there will be a lot of oohs and ahhs with this one. Thanks again Cindy, better than watching TV and we learn something new every week too. LOL Love. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Grape Hyacinth Flower Cane

I second all the above comments! Finally a unique-appearing way to use up the old canes rather than just rolling them into beads, etc. Not that rolling them into beads is a waste (definitely not!), but this technique has the appearance of something complicated and Cindy makes it easy!  One more thing I love about PC; so little waste produced. ~Becky-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Scrap Clay Feather Canes

Cindy, just as you said, this technique is “very freeing”. I’ve made a few butterfly canes and it just amazes me how cool they come out and how fun it is to make them! I have made some beads mixing my floral canes with the butterflies. I call them my Gardener’s Dreams Series. ~Maria-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Cane

I had to try it. Combined both of your techniques, Cindy, just fooling around, to try and get a center that would mimic the blanket flower. Laid out the spiral cane, but then before rolling it up, added side ways wise snakes of double wrapped clay along the top, then rolled. Dimension, dots, and spiral, all in one slice. Came out well, really liked it, and will do more. Could never have imagined it without that great video! Thanks! ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane Video

I just made a glow in the dark brain cane! Looks really cool too! ~Cindy-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Glowing Jellyroll Cane

I LOVE the zebra cane. Very cool!  As usual, Cindy just keeps the fun coming. ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Tutorial

I LOVE lilies too and this palette is just so fiery and gorgeous. I really like all the interesting ways you’ve incorporated this cane… giving us a lot to think about once again Cindy!! ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Spotted Lily Petal Cane

I’m not normally into canes, and we don’t really do Halloween here… but these look like fun! (Only I’m pretty sure I’ll have to put a face and fangs on mine. ~Sue-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Pumpkin Canes

I love the new gingham cane!! So nostalgic! Thanks, Cindy. ~Dorothy-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

Just did the Gingham Cane last night, came out exceptionally well for a first attempt. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Library

This is so great. Lilac is one of my favorite flowers. It’s very difficult to grow successful lilac were I am and this way I can make my own and have them year round. Thanks Cindy. ~Barbara-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Lilac Blossom Flower Bead

Cindy, thank you for another great tutorial. I can see this working with some of the old Studio clay that I have. I make a lot of flower canes with Skinner blends and this will help change the colors a little at a time. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Lietz Teardrop Blend Color Shifts

The Mokume Gane is one of my favorite techniques, I did well selling my pendants last year at our craft show using this process. I’ve used the new copper color on 2 projects so far and the color is beautiful!! ~Jeanne-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Metal Mokume Gane

Beautiful Cindy!! I’ve made peacock feathers in the past but they’ve never turned out as detailed and colorful as this one. I’m so excited. Thank you! ~Dawn-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Peacock Cane

My first peacock cane didn’t look quite right but I used the “eye” to make earrings and pendant. Today I will cover them in resin (gotta look at Cindy’s tute again to get this right). With the rest of the cane I covered all my tools to give me a better grip, also a couple of little sweetie tins and a stone from the beach. As Cindy says, nothing is wasted with this medium and sometimes happy accidents occur. Love this site. ~Elaine-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Peacock Feather Cane

Hi Cindy: Thanks for the lovely rose cane tutorial. I really enjoyed it because I love caning. Thank you. ~Carol-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Backgroundless Shaded Rose Cane

Well, I jumped right in and got started on the gingham canes. Love the retro feel of gingham. I posted them on Facebook, or you can see what I put together on my blog. I can’t wait to make something with them. I like the idea of the black and white buttons on a black shirt that someone mentioned. Thanks, Cindy, for a fun tute. ~Loretta-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Gingham Cane Extruder Project

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Cindy the tile idea is fantastic! – I have made these kaleidoscope canes in the past but I always had difficulty getting a triangle shape – this is a very useful and logical solution – you always manage to come up with a practical solution to solve problems in technique – I am so glad I subscribe to your tutorials – many thanks. ~Cara-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes

Okay, so I broke my promise to myself and watched another one. Couldn’t help it – your videos are too good. I just love how you make your cane with small amounts. You can always make them bigger if needed, but the way you do it is awesome, you can just grab some clay and get started. If for some reason (none I can think of, I’m just sayin’) it doesn’t work out, you’ve only used a little bit of clay. It’s also nice because if you only have a bit of time, you don’t have to set aside a big chunk of time to condition a whole bunch of clay. With your method, before you know it, you’ve got a faux bone/ivory cane and ready to make some beads! Incredible, Cindy. You really know how to inspire a gal (or guy!) Thanks again! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials

Cindy, I APOLOGIZE!!! My cane WORKED! I was able to reduce a pointed star right down to 1/8th of an inch recombine them for another cane and then reduce that to half an inch. to my great surprise and I must say delight, my stars are still crisp and pointy! Remember this thing about you making the mistakes so I don’t have to? Well, you need to remind me sometimes as I can be pretty bullheaded when I feel like a failure at something. Not a pleasant feeling. I can do canes. SOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY I doubted you even for a minute. Please forgive me, I will try to listen better. Again thank you for your help through thick (large canes) and thin (tiny little canes). You really are the best. ~Karon-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpey III Polymer Clay

Canes are fabulous and I love them all… however top of my list is that extruder flower cane from yesterday… yeah, I had to try it because… well because I just needed to and I definitely had a few snags… I solved most of them but I would like to see how you solved them… you always have fabulous ideas and are so good at that problem solving! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials

I love this and can’t wait to make some! You explained it so well and made it so easy! Thank you! ~Joyce-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Mod Canes

WOW – I might be wrong but I think this will be my favorite tut. I have tried the kaleidoscope cane before and it was so so and I thought difficult. Every time I watch a tut on something I have done before you always have a way to simplify the technique. Your way of teaching is absolutely phenomenal. You know when you were a kid and your Mom would say we are going to go do something special next week. You were on pins and needles till that day got here. I’m that kid all over again. I can’t wait for this tut Cindy, you have made my day, week, month – YA BA DAB A DOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!  THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH. Uuuuuuuuuuggggggs to all. It has been over a week since the sun has shined and it is shining tonight!  ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Kaleidoscope Canes

Enjoyed this weeks Gerbera petal video. You make it look so easy and I no longer am hesitate about doing canes. Once again Thank you for all your hard work. ~Illaya-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane

Just viewed the Johnny Jump Up cane. Gorgeous. I just want to say that you, Cindy, do a marvelous job on your tutorials.  They are so easy to follow and clear. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. ~Sandra-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Johnny Jump-Up Pansy Cane

Yay! It’s Friday… another wonderful video Cindy! Cannot wait for the next several which will show the flower components all coming together. Think my first attempt will be with the blanket flower. I love the oranges, reds, yellows in this flower. Cannot wait to see how it comes out! ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorials

Hi Cindy, I tried the Gerbera Flower cane, and it’s the most beautiful cane I’ve made yet! I’m looking forward to seeing more of them. I just love all your videos! I never thought of making beads with my polymer clay canes until I found your website. ~Betsy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane Tutorial

Besides blue and green, purple is my most fave colour. Haven’t caned in quite a while, but your article inspired me to want to cane again! So much so that my current beadwork project is going to have to wait, lol. Thanks Cindy! ~Tina-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

Yes, Cindy, I am very interested in learning more about beaded eyeglass holders. I also have to tell you that I am super interested in your ghost canes!!! What a cool thing!!! I LOVE your ghost cane beads here and on your “Polymer Clay Rose Beads and Ghost Cane Jewelry” page. I am quite intrigued!:) Hugs to you. ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Beaded Eyeglass Holder

That is unbelievable, black and white are always a classic combo and this adds new life to this pairing. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Tutorial

I have been surprised with a few tutorials that I didn’t think I would like, but did when I tried them – zebra cane and spliced flower cane now being 2 of my favourite canes! ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Tutorials

Great job everyone! I was never interested in anything “animal print” until I started seeing what you all had made and were posting. Now both animal print tuts (zebra and leopard) are almost at the top of my list! Beautiful work, all! ~Tanya-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Project Photos

Oh my goodness! I thought this was going to be almost a no-brainer. I didn’t anticipate any of the challenges for creating this cane, so I had a whole bunch of AHA’s. Great job, Cindy and Doug. I love the black and white pillow bead. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Cookie Cutter Canes

Brilliant loved it and how easy it is! Loved the waves it almost looked as if it had been painted! Thank you! ~Anne-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Super Easy Spotted Lily Petal Cane Video

You are so talented! Beautiful work – so many ways to use this pretty Johnny Jump Up cane. Thanks for posting. It is always such a treat when our group shows their “Take” on Cindy’s tutes. It is an inspiration to all of us. ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Johnny Jump Up Cane Photos

What a fast and easy tute! Just made this and will make some beads next. This tute makes me want to do more cane work. I use to have a hard time reducing the canes but if you reduce them right away it is easier. Plus, this came out small enough that reducing the pumpkin cane even more was not necessary. I love how you work in small batches. I may make a barrette with this cane. Thanks, Cindy! ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted here: Tis the Season for Pumpkin Canes

Adorable pumpkins! I used this technique to make a Chinese lantern cane with a crimson to white teardrop blend and black top and bottom. The possibilities are endless. Thanks (again)! ~Dawn-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Halloween Pumpkin Cane

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Cindy, this video is totally amazing. How do you ever figure these things out? I was watching and thinking okay, next she is going to… and I was totally wrong and amazed. I saw you slice the block and thought, well that is a interesting way to slice before forming the petals and “Presto Chango” you made it into another log, several times. If anyone has doubts about becoming a member, this video is an example of how fortunate we are to have access to these lessons. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorials

Wow!  Now that was one excellent tutorial series, Cindy. Thank you!  I learned so much and had so much fun trying each of the components! Finally, someone demonstrated the need and proper procedure for adding the registration line. Now I understand why so many of my earlier attempts at canes failed. By trying to reduce them by rolling them like a snake, the inner contents got all twisted and irregular. So many wonderful tips, and the final result is spectacular. Due to the nature of the flower chosen, many other natural flowers can be done using the same techniques but changing the colors: blanket flowers, ox-eyed daisies, sunflowers, primroses, phlox, marsh pinks, violets, genetians (ahaha, can tell I have the wildflower book out now…). Just an incredible value for the cost of membership and one series of videos. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane Tutorial

Goody, goody, goody!! More canes! I’m a bit of a cane-aholic. It is one of the first things I started making when I found polymer clay a loooong time ago. And I have amassed quite a collection by now. I’m familiar with the lace cane and with the jelly roll too. But as usual Cindy, you have put your own very cool spin on them. I especially like the use of the scraps. And the extruder cane I love! Who would have thunk of that? Why Cindy of course! That’s why we love ya sweety! Cant wait for part 2 and 3. Come on Friday! (oh wait, it is Friday, hee hee hee!)  XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane

WOW!!!  I really like caning and this is probably the coolest way I have seen to make a skinner type blend… and now a “glow-in-the-dark” one without having to mix up a bunch of clay!! Cindy, my being new to your lessons, I must tell you… your email weekly has become something I very much look forward to!!! Thank you for the fun and the learning! ~Adelle-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Glowing Jellyroll Cane

I’m so excited to make this! I just finished watching the video and I wanted to tell you how much I’m enjoying my membership (so much so, in fact, that I bought three back-issues today!) I’m definitely the “see and immediately want to try it” type. I taught myself knitting, crocheting, and the beginnings of viking knit, but it really is nice to have another person teach (since my mom does not know any of the above, she couldn’t show me…) Thanks for having such a great resource. ~Katie-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Dogwood Flower Cane Tutorial

I haven’t made any flowers yet. But the tip about wrapping the petal in a contrasting color helped me to see how this can be done. So far my canes have been very simple ones and some were mistakes but made great beads when sliced and rolled into a round bead. ~Annie-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Polymer Cane Designs

I recall seeing somewhere on your site…oh, yeah! I think it was a video preview… where you were keeping your clay next to you on top of a small freezer pack. I thought that idea was very ingenious and plan to do that myself from now on to keep my clay cool as I work with it. Again, and as always, thank you so much for all of your time, effort, and creative love that you put out on your blog for all of us creative sponges out here! You are the Best! :)  ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Beginner Polymer Clay Canes

Love the mod cane tutorial….you make it look so easy. Great video! ~Theresa-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Extruder Mod Cane

Canes always mesmerize me! That leaf is beautiful! ~Lindsay-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Veined Leaf Cane

I absolutely LOVED the Spliced Flower Cane video!  Beautiful and not such a hard technique.  I cannot wait until I get a chance to try it. We are trying to relocate and everything is packed away! :( But this one I definitely will save in my little brain!! THANKS!!!!!!!!! ~Carlene-Z >> This comment was originally posted here: Spliced Flower Cane

How very pretty these colors are… inspired me so much that I mixed up a palette close to the colors pictured above and then added a blueish green for an accent…. made four canes and some beads already today…. now I must go to my real job! Thank you for the fabulous morning! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Premo Sculpey Color Recipes

Whew! I’m so glad I finally have this Vol-019 back issue. This is such a cool video tutorial – such a cool technique! I can’t wait to try it. I’m gonna condition some clay really well, and give this a go tomorrow. I may be sorry afterwards (my back still hurts terribly!) but I think it will be worth it. These adorable little flowers are beckoning to me. Thanks, Cindy, for making this technique so easy to understand! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Extruder Flower Cane Video

These canes look amazing! Another nice thing in any lesson are the words “easy to follow”! Looking forward to this one. ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes

I loved receiving this latest Kaleidoscope video. I have learned so much from watching your videos. ~Ariti >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Kaleidoscope Cane

Cindy I love doing canes and this one is going to be great because you are showing us how to do it. You always make a tute so easy to understand. Another I can’t wait for Friday tute. Thanks and Uuuuuuugggs. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Johnny Jump-Up Pansy Cane

I have just made the jolly jump up cane and very pleased with it. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutor Lessons

Aaarrggghh! The withdrawal symptoms will be awful!  Bless you, Cindy, for sending us a little something on Friday, just to tide us over. Headpins, eh? Hmmm. I’m still working on the Johnny Jump Ups (JJU) cane. How brilliant are you, Mrs. Lietz, and what a gifted teacher. At first I thought I’d never be able to tackle such a project (the JJUs), but your you-can-do-it-too encouragement and the patient, thorough methods you use give hope even to one as klutzy as I. Practice makes, er, well, slightly better each time. And it’s such tremendous fun! Thanks, Cindy. ~Mary-U >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

“Totally Wild!” I went wild *LOL* with the leopard cane. I sliced a hunk off to leave one pattern large print. I wrap a very, very, very thin sheet of dark on it to give it more of a darker background  This is a really fun cane to work with. You can do so much with it. I am still making things with it. I am going to attempt to do something funky with the zebra cane. It will have to wait until I can get to the craft store to buy more clay. ~Brenda-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Leopard Cane

Hi Cindy and all – My second eye Op is over and I am back here 2 days after, and its Friday, and I have just watched the Zebra Cane Video, and what a difference in colour, now that I have 2 good eyes to view the videos. So classy, and bright and clear. All the projects you made from it Cindy are just beautiful. The ear rings are just gorgeous. I like black and white anything, so it is even more well received by me. Love the idea of pinching the square cuts around. Love ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Video

Cindy, love this technique and tutorial. Thank you again. I think in black and white that would be a great background with a slice of flower cane on it. Going to try that later. Will send you some pictures. I’m leaching some Premo clay right now to work with. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Mitered Corner Cane

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Everyone who saw my butterfly wing cane absolutely loved them! And there’s absolutely no way I could have done this as a first cane without Cindy’s guidance and video, and have it come out near as well as it did! All credit goes to her when I tell anyone about any of my polymer clay work, but especially these. Thank you so much Cindy! ~Tanya-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Wing Canes

Cindy, I absolutely loved your butterfly wing tutorial. I have been working on those for the past few days… Pendants, Pins, Hair barrettes… the possibilities are endless because of your wonderful ability to teach. I have also made dragonfly’s from the same cane. I was so amazed at how easy it was. I would love to show pictures as soon as I have them finished. I think I will probably post some on my face book page. Thanks again everyone for your encouragement it means the world to me. ~Jackie-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Cane

I recently realized zebra print is more popular than I thought. I sold a set of bangles and got a request for a second set that I’m finishing today. Thanks for showing it to us. ~Katie-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Blend and Switch Technique

Hiya Cindy – I had so much fun making the Tribal Cane, I had to have my laptop next to me, playing, starting, and stopping the video – but I am extremely pleased with the results! You are one heck of a teacher Cindy, and I thank you for everything I learn from you!! And I learn a lot!!! ~Lisa-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Tribal Canes

Oh Cindy, the colors you used on those canes are gorgeous and the canes are really cool! Please add to your member tutorials. I would love to learn how to make a cane like the ones you have done. ~Hobokenmary >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Circus Jewelry

Sitting up, leaning forward, paying close attention, getting into Lime Leopard Spots mode. Wheee! Only a few short hours to go. Thanks, Cindy.  You just get better and better – best! ~Mary-U >> This comment was originally posted here: Heart Beads

Great video Cindy! You made it so simple to do! Thanks! ~Maureen-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Leopard Cane Video

Yay! My weekly fix of clay!!  I love the color combinations.  It’s good to see slicing through canes; am slightly off-kilter myself….  I usually have a hard time cutting straight, so looks like it’s time to practice. ~Koolbraider >> This comment was originally posted here: Mitered Cane

I am not so sad at it being a fifth Friday as I am still gaga over the length and depth of last Friday’s Johnny Jump-Up video.You certainly outdid yourself on that one and can just imagine all the time and work that went into that particular one. Now I will consider it a “two for one”. Thanks again Cindy. ~Lawrence-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I would love to make a wild violet cane because of the vibrant purples which the skinner blend plug technique you showed last week would be perfect for at least a different kind depth would be seen in the cane. Besides the only flowers that grow around my house are either wild or made of clay! And looking at photos for ideas of depth, shape and color should be a tried and true method when it comes to caning and any other polymer clay project! Even if the photo is a beautiful/simple hand drawn pic made all by yourself! P.S. I love the videos you send every week they really do inspire me! ~Abby-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Cane Designs

Boy have I been busy with the leopard cane! I love this the animal print. I can’t hardly wait to share what I have been making. I am ready for the zebra now :) ~Brenda-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Animal Prints Leopard Cane

Cindy, I’d been playing with something similar in my mind, but I never thought about making a cane out of it.  Terrific idea! ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Cookie Cutter Canes

Hi Cindy, My first couple of tries with this didn’t work out so well, then I decided to mix Sculpey III and Premo and got much better results. I also tried Natalie’s method with that special little tool she uses (I found it on Amazon.com) and that works great too. I love canes, especially flower canes, but right now I’m feeling pretty stressed and just don’t want to go through that whole process, so when I saw your extruder flower cane I was so intrigued. You have explained it wonderfully and I spent the afternoon having so much fun with this technique. I just wanted to share that with you. These canes really make very pretty little beads. All the best to you. ~Deborah-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Extruder Flower Cane

Well I did not think I would be interested in the Glow in the Dark Cane, but found it sensational. Especially as I have the Alcohol Inks. No GITD clay yet but will get some. Have some Premo Pearl so will try that too. Thank you Cindy for another Friday worth watching. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Glowing Jellyroll Cane

Thanks for all the comments. I am very excited to get started and make some “stuff”. I am also a hairdresser and nail technician so I’m looking forward to making some canes that I can use in my nail art. I do a lot of nail art now, so it will be exciting to have something new to add. Thanks again to everyone!! ~Kim-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Rocker Beads

Enjoyed this tutorial on the leaf cane. Loved what you did with the multiple pieces. I had wondered how it was done. Thanks. ~Adrienne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Basic Leaf Canes

This looks so cool! I can’t wait to try it. Had to give my “Art Director” Princess Daisy (my Maltese) the works! Brushing, bath, haircut, feet trimmed and nails!! Two hours later she looks wonderful and will be ready for her new barrettes made from this cane! I may try to make buttons, too. I think I could go crazy with this one, thanks, Cindy:) ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Johnny Jump-Up Pansy Cane

I wasn’t that excited about this video until I saw it. I didn’t think I liked animal print really but watching this video persuaded me to try it and I love it! Used up all my first cane making some beads for a bracelet. will be making another one tomorrow I am sure! Thanks Cindy. ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Animal Prints

I love the blues and would love to learn your butterfly cane. You always make a cane that looks complicated so easy to put together. My vote is YES! ~Linda-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Resin Coated Polymer Clay

When I first tried the extruder flower cane I didn’t want to use “good” clay because I was pretty sure I’d mess it up, so I just grabbed a few scrap colours to experiment with – scarlet, cream/ecru, and forest green. The cane worked fine but I hated the colour combination so it sat on my work surface for weeks because I didn’t have the heart to scrap it. And then you posted about your Arizona beads… and I figured I had nothing to lose by putting that ugly cane through the pasta machine. The end result? Three gorgeous tube beads. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Scrap Polymer Clay

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Hello Cindy! I made a leaf cane using the technique you showed us this last week, and it was awesome! I made it to make a very special necklace for my 3rd anniversary with my fiancé. I truly appreciate your time and energy, and everything you put into your tutorials and website. ~Karrah-S >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make a Veined Leaf Cane

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 cane slices to a bead and saving me some time in the process! ~Mary-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads and Canes

I finally became a member after finding this site by accident while looking for information on making canes. I followed your veined leaf tutorial and made my first cane today! I made it upside down but it still looks great. I love this site!!! ~Kim-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Leaf Canes

I really like the small canes. I’ve seen tutorials that use so much clay it’s insane, which I have always scaled down out of pure necessity because I simply didn’t have that much clay or the will to have that much cane around. I also love having several canes around to mix and match, and sometimes combine to make new canes. I think I have about 50 canes right now but I am trying to use my old canes so I can make a new collection of canes. Your flower canes have really added to my cane collection. I love them… in fact, I have made 6 or 7 spliced flower canes and I’ve used them all up except for the one I make yesterday. I LOVE canes… they are what really drew me to this media! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

I just love your shortcuts. I never thought of doing 2 thin wrappings of translucent polymer clay, which is probably why I get a little distortion in my flower canes. I have yet to be happy with one. Thanks for the information. ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Cane Backgrounds

Hey don’t forget Cindy came up with an easier way to do a blend. It is called the Teardrop Method. Yes making canes with images are easy once you know the technique. You are in the right spot to learn that. ~Lynn-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

How right you are about you having encountered the problems and worked out the bugs for us. I can’t wait to try making canes.  Yes, right now it looks hard to me, but when it finally works, it goes from just being a lump of clay to a work of art. Yes, I too have seen stuff on E-bay and have wondered at some of the probable frustrations these artists have probably had to endure. Can’t wait to try my hand at it though. With your hints, helps and techniques, like my best friend often reminds me, I don’t have to reinvent the wheel, since you have already invented it! Thanks. ~Karen-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Beginner Polymer Clay Canes

I don’t know how I missed this piece about ghost canes, and I sure am glad that I found it… how very interesting!!!  As always, you’ve got my creative mind reeling!!! And that description of jellyrolls… well… lets just say that my mouth was watering!!! ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Ghost Cane Beads

Thanks for these tips.  I am so hesitant to even use Fimo. What I have seems so hard to condition, that I usually just keep putting it back in my “use later” stash. Maybe I’ll take the Fimo plunge one of these days, after all. ~Susan-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Revive Hardened Fimo Canes

I love this Extruder Mod Cane – the video is so great! I’ve seen written tutes before, but it sure makes a difference seeing Cindy demonstrate the technique. She makes it look so easy! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Extruder Mod Canes

Been dying to see this done, mine are far from “ghost-like” which means I have a lot to learn!  Cannot wait for Friday. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Ghost Cane Lesson on Video

Lovely Cindy, I’ve been dying to know how to make that one and just couldn’t figure it out – I kept trying to reverse the slices instead of lifting – which of course gives another look. Thank you again. ~Polyanya >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Canes

Cindy I have just made two of your wonderful spliced flower canes, I loved doing them, the first I didn’t like the colors to much so I made another I was very pleased with how they came out and have already covered some old beads but now its time for me to stop and get night time drinks. And its another day tomorrow, if it rains I can bead all day woopee. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Cane Tutorial

Having many options is a plus, especially since we can go back and watch the video again later. I love the look of having a variety of techniques in one project. It adds interest. I also love how you show the color combination in a variety of techniques: Beta fish colors in the graffiti beads and dogwood cane. Having a mix of beads to chose from when I am stuck for an idea. I hope you are not running out of ideas. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Leaf Cane Designs

I love this tribal cane. Yesterday I looked for a quilt pattern that I could cane and never found one I liked. This is it! I didn’t see it as a quilt pattern until I watched you put it together.  After trying this one, I’m going to look over my dyes for more ideas. My head is spinning with ideas, but I’ve already listed something else to try today (alcohol inks with transl clay). Tomorrow I’ll make this cane which gives me a day to come up with some colors. Since I’m new to this craft, I feel I’m way behind in trying things out. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Canes

I love geometric designs and this tribal cane looks like it has endless possibilities. I am still playing with the extruder flower (which is SO much fun) but will definitely have a go at this technique next. ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

I love this tube bead!  It’s amazing that the strong pattern of the initial tribal cane can be reduced to something so delicate.  beautiful! ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Tribal Polymer Clay Beads

With the kaleidoscope tutorial , I’m really hoping that you can provide some pointers on obtaining good contrast. I also want you to know how much I appreciate the work you put into this site, and how much I look forward to Fridays. It is the highlight of my week. ~Carol-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Kaleidoscope Cane Making

Cindy – you must be a mind reader – I was just looking for a butterfly cane!! So happy I joined – this is too much fun. ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Wing Cane Video

Hi Cindy, I’ve just purchased Volume 09 today and made my first mod canes and it’s been a great success. Thanks. ~Josie-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes

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Cindy, you are a saint! I don’t know what it is about your teaching methods, but watching you just makes things click in my head! Don’t think I’ll get much sleep this weekend but I sure will have a lot of canes!! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorial

I just finished watching part 2 of your leaf cane video. You did a very nice job of making it look as simple as it really is. Lots of clayers are intimidated by the thought of cane work because it looks so complex. But you explained it very nicely. I liked that you mentioned about saving some of the cane in the larger size. I didn’t get that idea for some time, much to my regret more than once! I especially liked that you showed how to make a more complicated cane by using the simple one that you made. For some reason this idea seems to escape some beginners who think they can only use the cane in the original form. And I also liked the idea with the lentil bead. Another example of thinking outside the “mold” as it were, that might not occur to those just starting out. I cant wait for the next one! XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Making a Basic Leaf Cane

No matter how hard you try with polymer there is something different in every piece of art you make and that is what makes it art. I love polymer clay but now that I have found Cindy I truely have to say she is the best thing about polymer clay. I too let out a sigh when I heard you had 10 years plus of lessons. You help me to be a better clayer in a as you said earlier, a doable way. The dream machine yep I use to dream and wish for it all the time. Then I realized I never use that much clay at one time. One of the great things I love about Cindy small canes go a long way. Every other teacher make enormous canes. So I will stick with my smaller sized atlas and I do have the machine motor due to my painful hands and that is more than enough for me. But for those of you still dreaming I hope Santa is in your dreams also. Uuuuuuggggs for everyone! ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads and Canes

I WISH I had read all your blog articles AND bought the course (which I did a few days ago with birthday money) before I bought a bunch of Sculpey III a couple of weeks ago while it was on sale.  Oh well, at least I have some clay to play with while I’m learning. I now know first hand that it’s too soft to use for canes. Never having played with polymer clay, I would have thought I was doing something wrong because it was way too soft and I couldn’t cut the log without squishing the whole thing flat. On to play some more! ~Joyce-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Brands

Fantastic! What a lovely simple way to make such a complex looking cane. Thank you Cindy for showing us. ~Polyanya >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Canes

I love this idea! I love how you make your canes small. That way if it doesn’t work out you don’t use up too much clay. But, sometimes you end up with the best “scrap” clay for marble-like beads. So, to have interchangeable canes sounds great with endless possibilities! Can’t wait! ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted here: Seasonal Canes

I appreciate in the spliced flower video you talked about how much clay you were using. This helped me because I see to use too much clay and then reduce it but have ended up with a lot of something I really did not like. So once again, thanks for putting things into perspective. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Making

Cindy, You have completely inspired me and boggled my mind all at the same time! Whoa!!! Is it really possible to make a cane like this beautiful Johnny-Jump-Up flower!?! Well, wonders never cease! If I can learn to make a cane anywhere near as beautiful as this, then the world truly is my oyster (hey, I could probably make an oyster too)! I know that I use a lot of exclamation points when I comment, but, Cindy…I am soooooo excited about all of this new found knowledge that I am receiving from you!!! I think you must be a polymer clay angel sent from above :) ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

Thanks for all these visual and tactile tips, Cindy. It will now be easier to figure out which canes need more attention and save more. This adds money back into my budget and I thank you. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Old Polymer Clay Canes

Cindy I have made alot of canes, never thought about using trans in different places. The extruder oh wow yet another great idea I had not thought of. See it pays to share with others you learn so much that way. ~Lynn-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Clay Extruder

I loved the video about the rose cane especially the addition of the pearl and translucent to make the ends shine. I did a Kaleidoscope cane a few weeks ago and a Sunami cane and put pearl in them but when I cut them, the pearl made the cane mushy looking so I’m very careful about putting just plain pearl in a cane now. Your’s is beautiful. I’m so looking forward to the second part of the Rose Bead. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpted Rose Beads

Thank you all for your wonderful encouraging comments. I can’t tell you how much it means to have this support. Polyanya, I sanded 1/2 by hand and the other 1/2 using a kids rock tumbler then I buffed by hand because I haven’t mastered the dremel technique (I will have to order the back issue of Cindy’s instruction for that)… then I dipped them in Future floor polish. I’m still experimenting with the whole finishing and polishing of my beads (I’ve only started sanding them a couple months ago.) Again… only started doing this just under a year on a whim but I was amazed at the fabulous versatility of the polymer clay material and what really peaked my love of this is when I started caning… and so far it has satisfied my artistic drive. ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Jupiter Beads, Old Canes

Thank you Cindy for the wonderful tutorial on Flower Cane Centers. I made several of them last night and I was very pleased with my progress.:-) ~Ariti >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Canes

While searching for something else, I ended up at this post. I realized, I never commented on this video! So I went back and watched it again, and of course – I loved it! Cindy’s videos are always awesome and informative, and I always learn something new. This is such a festive cane, and the colors are great! I won’t be making this exact cane right now, but I will in the fall. This holly leaf is really cool, and the technique can be adapted to create other kinds of leaves, if you want. And the berries – the little white speck makes them look so cute! This technique can also be used in other ways, to make a variety of canes, even summery ones (which is what I’m thinking of.) With a different color palette, and my imagination – I just might be making variations of this sooner than I thought! I also wanted to complement those who submitted pictures of their versions of this yummy holly leaf and red berry cane. They all look great, giving me some great ideas for next Christmas! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Christmas Holly Leaf Cane

Zuleykha, your work is wonderful and I love your pebbles. I also love to make canes and I know what you mean about that first cut being a whoops of delight, or oh well try again. Always a challenge I think it is why PC is so addictive. I also think Cindy’s teaching is the best. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Millefiori Flower Canes

Oh no! I turned on the computer this morning, my assembled four inch tribal cane in hand so that I could follow the final cutting and assembling instructions. Now mind you, it took me the better part of several hours to get it right. Imagine my pride when I finally ended up with something that looks like the cane in the tut. Then what do I see this morning? All these exquisite complex variations taunting me, teasing me, saying, “OK, you think you know how to do it now? Just watch this!” Have a great day, everyone. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Cane Variations

Have tried Donna Kato’s version but it wasn’t a success, would love your easy to follow instructions for the kaleidoscope cane. ~Josie-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Kaleidoscope Canes

I had so much fun with this cane!  First I mixed up some Peony, then I used Peony and White to make a jelly roll and bullseye cane to use together for my kaleidoscope cane.  Then I used my kalei slices to make a heart bead that I learned in last month’s video. It was so much fun and I loved how the bead looked when I was done! ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes

Just as feedback, I’ve played with the extruded flower cane a few times recently and holding the extruder upside down so the cane hangs straight really does help. I managed a really long cane with the extruder about 3/4 full with no splitting  – towards the end the pieces weren’t attached as securely to each other but a little squeeze sorted that out. Yay! ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

I cant wait to make something with this cane! I’m also thinking of making a glow in the dark flower cane, to match my jellyroll cane. ~Cindy-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Glowing Jellyroll Cane

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Another Grand Slam. You always have that special little secret that just makes everything come to life so much easier. I have covered many heart beads with canes and never once thought about shaping it into a square to make it so much easier and elegant. You have made another fantastic video that will help me to accomplish more professional looking beads. Thank you again for being you. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Heart Shaped Beads

Cindy – I just now got around to trying the dogwood flower cane. My first one came out great! Your video made it so easy! I used a skinner blend of cactus pollen, petunia, villa rosa, and wrapped in brick red. The lines I made in Blue Hosta blossom. I really like the look of the flowers backgroundless so I’m going to make some pendants from it. I’ll send a pic when I get them done! Thanks again for a great video! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Just yesterday I saw some examples of this kaleidoscope cane and thought “I’d love to be able to do that!”  And here you are, right on top of my thoughts, presenting this cane in the next series. You are a mind reader! ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Kaleidoscope Polymer Cane Tutorial

This is wonderful, Cindy. It answers so many questions I didn’t know how to ask. Will enjoy this technique tremendously. Thanks so much! ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Gerbera Flower Cane

Yes please for the April tut’s. They sound like lots of fun and I always love to learn cane making from such a great teacher that is so easy to follow and always teaches something new and unique. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Jade Polymer Clay Technique

This makes me want to play hookie and stay home from work on Friday. I have heard that you must have a male and female holly bush to get one to berries; maybe that is a myth. Holly sure is pretty with it’s dark waxy pointed leaves and bright red berries. I can hardly wait until Friday. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Christmas Polymer Clay Canes

Wow, thanks guys, now I know why I feel like this…I’m a DORK, too!! (at least by Cindy’s definition). Love the kaleidoscope video and making the little right angle triangle is the KEY!! It helps keep the shapes of your Skinner blends and making your canes super cool!!! ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes

I have only begun to experiment with making canes during the day when I am at my table, but, Cindy, I must confess, I find myself making lots of canes when I am in my bed at night!  For example, in my mind, I will see the Johnny-Jump-Up flower from one of your cane making pages. I lay there and imagine how I will build it, what colors I will use, and I imagine how I can make leaves like you have showed us, and other beauties, and I imagine how I can put all of these together into a piece of “polymer clay fabric” as I believe you may have called it, and make beautiful and stunning pendants!  I lay in bed claying instead of sleeping!!!  Girl, I do believe I am becoming a  polymer clay addict!!!  Tonight I will probably be thinking about how I can make Nail Frooties, now that I know what THEY are :) ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Canes

Love the cane! I tried it this afternoon! :) ~Cindy-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

Thank You So Much! I really enjoyed this spliced flower cane tutorial Cindy! I think by far it’s one of my favorites. … I’m working on getting my stuff on Etsy so that’s what’s next on my agenda. Anyway have a blessed weekend and Thank’s Again! Happy Claying From Bakersfield. ~Debra-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Spliced Flower Cane Tutorial

I have a whole bin of beautiful “mistakes”, canes that didn’t turn out quite right etc. I can’t tell you how many times I have been able to re-purpose them into something wonderful just by taking an idea like this one, Cindy, and running with it. As always, thank you for what you give us. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Egg Shaped Polymer Clay Beads

Was out picking my blanket flowers for a bouquet to give a neighbor when your gerber daisy video came. Immediately saw the resemblance in form, and you are right, just need to tweak the color combos. Using your techniques, it will be beautiful, I am sure. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane Tutorial

I can’t wait for vol 18… Holiday canes yes, yes, yes.  I go back and look over the past vids for ideas, it’s like going to the supermarket and going up and down looking and thinking “now what do I want to make… OH! this looks interesting”. Can’t wait for this, my payment will be coming out soon, so I’ll be good till Jan. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Christmas Cane Designs

Well, I just got back to the blog or I would have commented sooner.  :)   That is a great tip.  I have only tried one cane, failed miserably and have been afraid to try another but with the great tips and teaching Cindy is giving us, I might just get outside my box and try one/some. ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Reduce Polymer Clay Canes

I must admit I have not made any canes as of yet. But I do love Pansy’s I think they are one of the prettiest flowers in a garden.  I would love to see you make a video of this cane.  I am still having trouble using the translucent. I either use to much or not enough or something. I know I have said this before but I have really learned a lot by getting into this treasure hunt. Of course I am seeing double by the time I pull myself away from the computer. LOL  And my husband thinks I left him.  But it has been worth it all. You do a great job and I really appreciate it. ~Linda-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

It is amazing how the spliced cane really took on the look of a flower. I love this cane… so easy and I always love the outcome!  Nice work on the spliced cane! ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Spliced Flower Cane

Love the butterfly Cindy. Love the cane and I love you!!! Can’t wait until my next day off so I can play with these new ideas! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Pendant

Cindy, The flower petal cane tutorial was awesome!!! Thanks so much for all you do! I love coming home from work Friday mornings and seeing your emails!!! Gotta go get more clay!! ~Pam-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorial

I can’t get over how well the Gerbera Flower Cane reduced so small! Incredible! I bought that back issue (Vol-015,) because I loved the flower cane. It never occurred to me to make it this small – the only cane I’ve made this tiny was a leaf cane. I guess I’ll start practicing some of these little ones. They’re so cute, even if I don’t use them for nail art! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Fimo Nail Art Designs

Well as usual I can’t help but mess with a technique! I had the idea of a red 5-petalled flower pendant so I was messing around making blends when I remembered about this video, and decided to use the same stamen idea for my cane, with a different petal shape and a simple lace cane for the centre. I didn’t add a background to the cane, and plan to chill it and slice to make simple pendants – it’s come out kind of Christmassy and I like it. It shows the versatility of this type of cane, that you can make a few simple changes and end up with something very different. I’ll take a picture tomorrow when it’s light so you can see what I mean. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Cane Projects

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Simply wonderful and once again with a brilliant tip about squaring everything up to avoid unsightly gaps between the cane slices!  That is really simple and really clever. Thank you once again Cindy. ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Heart Shaped Beads

Very good tutorial today. I’m so glad you kept your cane at a reasonable size…. I’ve seen lots of sites where they use literally pounds of clay to make a cane. I would just sit back amazed and astounded at the sheer volume of clay and huge amount of money. Now eventually I got past that hurdle and scaled back measurements for my canes and eventually learned the little tips you freely gave out in these tutorials. I really wish I had this a year ago. Fabulous teaching!!!! AND I love the petal which is different than any of the petals I’ve learned before and the center made by the extruder is GREAT!!!! It makes such a nice natural center. I will definitely be using that center a lot! Thanks. ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorial

As always thank you for the wonderful teaching. I fired up the Gerbera Flower Cane video yesterday and actually made one as I watched, stopping and rewinding as I needed to until I finished all the steps. It felt like you were right here — it was very cool (and my cane is, too). ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Excellent suggestions, Cindy!!! You are absolutely right about the need for high contrast in cane designs. Over the years I would watch my intricate cane designs reduce to a barely distinguishable pattern. Finally, after accumulating piles of muddy scrap and ‘reject canes’ I have learned to use the principle of contrast. I have also learned to compensate for the tendency of clay to darken after baking by adding white to the darker colors. I still make my share of rejects, but not nearly as many! ~Dora-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

Wow … Thank you soooo much guys for all your kind words. Makes me wanna hug each and every one of you. I love Art and I am learning more everyday from each and every one of you too — Cindy I can’t thank you enough for everything u been teaching us. And thanks for your suggestion about the [Rose Bead] cane I will definitely try that:) ~Tania-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Rose Bead Jewelry

FLOWER CANE! My heart skipped a beat when I read this! Nature and flowers are the biggest source of my inspiration. I have fiddled around with flower canes but have a hard time getting realistic effects in the petals. God bless you, Cindy Lietz. I can’t wait!! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorials

You just won’t believe that I sat ALL Thursday making flower canes! Just watched the video, great idea with the extruder. Looking forward to the next installment, my flowers look different to the one pictured, so that’ll be a nice addition. Many many thanks Cindy! ~Polyanya >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane Centers

Cindy, I love how you show how versatile a single cane can be. I used the video last week and as always the directions are easy to follow and a definite inspiration to us claybees. I have made several of each cane that you showed us last week. Can’t wait for Friday to incorporate the next step. ~Nancy-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Cane Tutorial

Certainly I feel that if you wanted to learn how to make functional beautiful flower canes, this is the series to purchase. You get the color palettes and skills to start using the gerba daisy cane, but just about any other petaled center flower can be made from adjusting the colors or the petal shape, using Cindy’s base techniques and excellent design variations. When I think of my lousy results, year after year, finally giving up after countless scrap clay efforts, that I could have come here and had the process mastered for such a small cost in such a short time, these beautiful canes the result…well, it almost makes me want to weep for that time lost. But, I cannot.  Because now I know how to do it, I can do it, and I will do it.  So now, perhaps, I will shed a few tears of joy. Thank you Cindy for helping me to master a much needed skill!!! ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Canes

Hi Cindy and other blessed members, Amazed and thrilled again. Can’t wait to try this cane. I love the bead you made out of the distorted end of cane. This is my favorite of all. Congrats to another great video. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Project

Loved the Dogwood flower cane. The dogwood flowers we see here in North Georgia are either white or pink – and they are the most beautiful trees when in bloom. Next year I’ll get some pictures for you if I remember. ~Doug-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Library

That is sweet and quite attractive at the same time. Your use of canes is never ending isn’t it! I have noted for some time that you also do a lot of work with copper. I’m usually a silver type of gal even if it is only plated – but because of you I’m starting to think along the lines of copper all the time now. ~Aims >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Jewelry

It’s amazing just how many different patterns can come from one cane. Of course you have to have a knack for that kind of ideas to come from your head. Cindy is full of all those wonderful ideas, and so many people have learned from her and her videos. She teaches in a way that is easy to understand and relaxed. ~Lynn-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Dogwood Flower Cane

Hi Cindy and all, Just love this spliced cane so pretty. I will have a go at it tomorrow, hope I can make it nearly as nice as yours Cindy. At last I have found out properly how to use this site and comment on the videos, mm, takes some people a bit longer than others so, you’ll be seeing a bit more of me. Love all the beads you made from the spliced cane too Cindy, it is good to see where it goes to. Bye for now. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Cane Project

One thing I really like about all your designs is that we can substitute other colors for different seasons of the year. I am going to try making the Spliced Cane in winter colors. Though about dark reds to simulate a Poinsettia. It would look great in poppy colors too. You have good judgment on how much of any theme to share with us. You also provide us videos on things we cannot find elsewhere. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Christmas Necklace Project

For me, the more ideas you provide, the better! Not that I don’t think of a bazillion things to do anyway, but seeing lots of different possibilities can trigger the imagination and also get you to consider something which you might otherwise ignore. For example, the gerbera cane is totally not my kind of thing, but later seeing the calla lily bead made from a gerbera petal cane made me decide to try the technique anyway (but not in pink ;D), including for long, sword-like leaves which are a logical extension. ~Sue-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Seasonal Cane Designs

Cindy, that was such a great post to read. I must have said, AHAaaaa, at least five times. Everything was so logical. When I saw the dogwood cane I started conditioning my clay, not realizing anything about size. Well, I conditioned three bars of each color. It took so long and after that I was too tired to do the cane. It really pays to read these blogs. I think they’re so informative. Well, anyhow, I did the dogwood cane and I love it. Thanks, Cindy. I did make one mistake. I forgot to cut a piece off before reducing. I wanted to make earrings and a charm to match. That doesn’t matter, though, because I have plenty of conditioned clay!!!!!!!!!! I have to say it again, I’m sooooo glad I’m a member here. LOVE IT LOVE IT, LOVE IT. Thanks Cindy. ~Helen-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Sizing Polymer Clay Canes

Hi Cindy, I would be interested in kaleidoscope, face, flower and ghost canes. I LOVE all of your videos!!!! ~Stephanie-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Video Tutorials

Oh, oh, oh, I am sooooo excited!! I finally did it. I made a couple canes. They weren’t this one but one is a flower petal and the other is a leaf.  The flower petal came out different than the picture on the instructions but still pretty. The leaf one came out totally like it should. I am soooo proud. Finally, finally. And you all are so right. They are so fun. Now I have these little canes I can make all kinds of things with. I made a really cool pendant already. Yea!! ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

Hi Cindy. Thanks for this tutorial. I  loved loved loved it!!! The cane looks very complex and yet very easy to do. I have recently bought the Makins extruder and it is a totally essential tool for polymer clayers. Have a wonderful week end. ~Monica-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Making

Versatility certainly applies to this tribal cane. It took me nearly all afternoon yesterday to accomplish this cane but it is done and I am happy with the results. Now to reduce it. Jocelyn, it shouted turquoise to me also. I am thinking a yellow and brown to separate the colors but I am still debating what the other colors should be. That will come probably when I least expect it. Something to look forward to. I love geometrics and have done some quilting so now I will have to check in that area of my crafts and see what designs pop out. Thanks, Cindy, for an awesome tut and as usual an infinite number of possibilities. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: How to Make Polymer Canes

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OH I just LOVE THIS CANE!! when I saw it I just had to make it, and it came out so cute that I’m going to make earrings to match, and I’m going to make some for my sister and mom..and everyone else!! I really love your work Cindy, and I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your website. I look forward to more videos!! ~Crystal >> This comment was originally posted here: Mod Cane Tutorial

Thanks for sharing the cane [Variegated Rose Bead Video]. I had wondered how to get the colors going in the right direction, that is always where I have the most difficult is getting the colors to be in the right place in the cane so  (another mystery solved thank you !!). so wil make up some rose canes and happily await for next weeks video !!! ~Patrica >> This comment was originally posted here: Rose Bead Tutorial

I’ll try to remember your tips. A had the same problem with clay I didn’t store properly and did the clay softener drop-at-a-time trick. With determination it finally came alive. That was my first. Thanks again. ~MaryEllen>> This comment was originally posted here: Old Polymer Clay Canes

Hi Cindy! It’s hard to keep up with you, you are publishing one article per day :)). I think that your site will soon become a real polymer clay encyclopedia. I enjoyed a lot the pictures of your crackled faux raku beads, they must be wonderful to touch. And the gingham lentil is just beautiful, I’ve made that kind of cane some time ago, the pattern is called a Vichy cane on the French blogs. I’ve never thought of using it on a lentil though. Regarding the cube beads…I have made very few until now, they seem quite difficult to mix in a necklace or it’s me who don’t have the skills. Otherwise I like to make square canes and there’s nothing more appropriate than a square cane for a cube bead. The more complicated bead shape are lovely but time-consuming, especially the sculpted ones. So I mainly stick with the round beads and lately with some tubes. I don’t know about which kind of beads I would like to read more, all you’re writing is always very useful. ~Squash >> This comment was originally posted here: Square Cube Beads

OOOOO good thing I did such a bad job of storing the clay I bought about 5 years ago when I thought I had time for this new hobby!  It’s rock hard, but I’ll bet with some conditioning it will be just the right firmness for impeccable canes.  Did I say impeccable? I may be aiming a tad high.  I went out and bought a new batch this time around, but I’ll hang on to the old stuff in eager anticipation of making beautiful canes!! Thanks ~Sue >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Canes

I have been trying my hand at different wild flower canes. Not a simple task. Using a wildflower book with up close photos have helped but I think now I have found out why they didn’t have that realistic look to them. By adding translucent clay, which I did not do before does them much more justice. All your post/articles add to my creativity in greater depth——thanks. ~Yvonne >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

Once again another wonderful time saver.  The extruder in my studio will now live next to the pasta machine.  I also appreciate the tip about surrounding the cane with thin sheets of translucent in steps.  I can see where this will assist in the compression of the flower without distorting.  I am blessed for finding you Cindy. ~Illaya >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Cane Backgrounds

Any of them sound great, but have always wanted to see the brain cane demonstrated. So many pattern possibilities with this cane… but, to get a truly great one I am going to put my money on Cindy’s upcoming method. ~Jocelyn >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay How To Videos

Hi Cindy, The above bead is so lovely. It is so hard to believe that with some practice and patience, we (humans) can make such beautiful pieces with our own two hands and the proper tools.  We can mimic nature, and we can bring forth what was once only in our imaginations using these cane methods that you are teaching us. I am learning that the sky really is the limit as far as what we can do with Polymer Clay.  Thank you for sharing all that you do.  You are appreciated :) ~Cindy >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

I just love this site!! It blesses my heart. Your cane tutorials have enlarged my clay making abilities. Thanks. God bless you. ~Sandra >> This comment was originally posted here: Heart Shaped Beads

Bravo Hun on another great tutorial. You made it look so simple and easy. Wish I’d have seen this when I tried my first ones. I remember trying to follow directions from a book and agonizing over trying to make mine look like the ones in the illustrations. But of course there weren’t enough pictures. And of course they didn’t look very much like leaves when I was done. Unless of course they were some kind of radioactive mutant plant form, LOL! But if I could have watched a good tutorial like yours I have no doubt I would have done much better and much sooner, with lots less frustration. Thanks so much for being you and sharing so generously with everyone the way you do. I know if more people could watch your tutorials, the ranks of clayers would grow exponentially when they saw how easy and fun it really is and passed the word along. XOXO ~Jaime >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Veined Leaf Cane

I’ve got an extruder. I bought it on sale a long time ago and now I know what to do with it. I will try this type of cane for my fingernail canes.  Yeeaaa! ~Marianne >> This comment was originally posted here: Mod Polymer Clay Cane

Ha! That’s funny! “Splash a little on your face”! Because I like to achieve very precise pendants, hot and sticky clay are combated by sliding my work paper with the pre-conditioned and rolled flat clay on it into the freezer for a minute before I cut and bake. This keeps the clay from distorting when a blade or cutter runs through it. These are great suggestions I will have to remember, thank you for sharing them! ~Shannon >> This comment was originally posted here: Dealing with Soft Polymer Clay

Nice job on this video. Really shows the student the process quite nicely. Looking forward to the next video. ~Adrienne >> This comment was originally posted here: Leaf Cane Tutorial

My biggest challenge is canes… have been claying for a while now and seem to have some trouble with the idea of reducing and how to get the kaleidescope effect. I have lots of tutorials but a video seems to be my greatest learning tools. Is why I like your site, you have quite a few to learn from. I would like to know exactly how to put the clay into the canes to keep the petals of a flower rounded instead of sqaring off. Also the process of cutting and getting the kaliedescope effect seems to be eluding me….lol….Would like to see more detailed videos on the process. ~Laurel >> This comment was originally posted here: Mixing Polymer Clay Colors

Great idea! I would never have thought to look at quilting magazines with polymer clay eyes. ~Joyce >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Inspiration

Hi Cindy, I’m really enjoying the weekly lessons, and have learned a great deal in a short time. since I now know how to make a “clay fabric”, I have gone wild and fabriced (no such word) nearly every cane sitting on my shelves. Also made lots of beads from that fabric. Thanks. ~Judith >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Making Success Stories

I have made the brain cane before using different colors and the brain cane is absolutely beeeautiful in metallic colors. I love the colors you have used too. ~Lynn >> This comment was originally posted here: Combining a Brain Cane with a Rose Cane

I like it – reminds me a little of some of Donna Kato’s work. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Ghost Cane Polymer Clay Tutorial

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