Hi Cindy, I wanted to say that I enjoy your videos. My kids will enjoy learning from them as well. I wish we would have found these earlier. We did a lot of research, made mistakes and bought several books. Your web site, the course and the weekly videos have been so helpful I wish we would have found you first. It’s great having all the information we need in one spot instead of surfing and hunting for help in many other places. Thanks. ~Missy-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I think the glow in the dark jelly rolly roll pendant will be to cool!! I have 9 year old daughter that is getting better than me at polymer clay jewellry designing, and she will flip over this! Cindy, I want to crawl inside your brain just for a day, you continue to bring us such fun, gorgeous, original and truly wearable designs. I have looked through some books and thought oh my, why would anyone even consider wearing that? It just looks like sculptures you would see in an art show. You however bring us ideas and designs that are wearable and make us feel so good about having done it ourselves!! I know I have said it before, but I’ll say it again- Cindy, you rock!!! I wanna be just like you when I grow up!!! ~Tiffany-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Glow in the Dark Jellyroll Cane

How do you become a member? I see library items I’d love to look at. I did join at your 3 Free Video, where do I go from here? At age 81, am I too old a dog to learn some new tricks? ~Carol-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Possibilities

Hi Cindy. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your teaching. I’m a teacher, too, first grade, and I use beads as incentives for good behavior. I show the kids what bead they are “playing for,” and they LOVE all the different techniques. I even taught two fifth grade girls how to make some beads that they then turned into jewelry and sold at our school’s Market Day. Thanks for all you do! ~Jill-V >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Kids Craft Projects

Hi Cindy….Wow you’re fast like lightning!!!! You answered my problem email almost immediately. How do you do all this? Your husband must really be a great help to you. I have been all over the internet but your site is the very, very, best!!! Your reply was a right on the button. I entered  and played all videos with no problem. You are the greatest!!! But even more than that. I could listen to your voice all day but my husband won’t let me. I have two rooms for crafts but can’t get either one organized. The clay room is in the sun room but I think its too hot for clay. The front room is for sewing and everything else. I just lost about 20 African Violets because I can’t keep up with everything. I’m 62 years old and have had chronic back pain for years, fibromyalgia and chronic depression. Clay is the only thing that takes my mind off of everything. ENOUGH!!!! Please continue the exciting way you teach. ~Helen-S >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make Mobius Beads

I have 2 atlas machines and one of them has a motor on it. If I have to run clay through the machine several times I use my motor. One thing I do not like about my motor is that it does not have a reverse on it. For this reason my grandkids only use the machine with hand crank. Which they enjoy using. The only reason I went with a motor is I have fibromyalgia and hand cranking can cause a load of trouble if I do to much. I like both my atlas machines very much and hope they last for a very long time.  I also run my Kato clay though the food processor and also leave a heating pad on my work station while conditioning my clay. Keeping  the area warmer makes it much easier along with the processor. I mostly use Premo because of Cindy but I have a lot of Kato so I try to use it up on canes. I do like the Kato better for cane work so will probably purchase more when it is gone even though it is harder to work with. Premo is my all around favorite clay thanks to Cindy introducing me to it. Just a reminder if you have kids working with clay be careful if you use a motor on your pasta machine. Little fingers are precious. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Motorized Polymer Clay Pasta Machines

I started making polymer clay beads because I had ideas in my head of things I wanted, both for me and for gifts. I always have several different types of craft projects going at once and love to learn new things. Eventually I want to get good enough to be able to make a little extra money to help pay for my hobby. When I turn on the computer every day, one of the first places I check is your blog to see what new pictures and articles you’ve posted for the day. I think I would really like a lot more business tips, as well as the different bead ideas. Love your blog and the library! Oh, would love to make things my 23 year old daughter would like. ~Joyce-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Reasons For Making Polymer Clay Beads

How cool are these Dog Tags? My nephews are fascinated with my polymer clay, especially the younger one. He has made a few beads with me, but his mom gets concerned that it is too “feminine” an activity. Silly, I know, especially since this little guy couldn’t be more rough ‘n tough. But, he’s also creative. I’m going to do this project with him – he AND his mother will both love it! In fact, as soon as my “permanent” work area is set up, I’ll do this project with all of the kids (7 of them…) ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Dog Tags Jewelry for Boys

That was a great idea. Something small yet original and easy to mail. This would also be a great idea for a graduation gift. My family went easy on me this year. I only have one college and one high school graduation to celebrate. ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Stone Beads

Cindy, I did my time with the nieces and made all the goodies for the 18 inch American Girl doll series. We made Native American Indian food, Colonial food, Mexican food, turn of the century food, etc., etc. It was amazing to see how quickly they mastered both the scale and the “search the house and grounds to find anything that worked” philosophy. To finish the details, just used acrylic paint after the clay was baked, then added a layer of Future/Pledge Floor Wax to keep it in place. I think they liked the final dipping process the best… lots of ooooohs and ahhhhs. It was so much fun, and sure made those hot summer days go by quickly. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Miniature Food

Your letter of “Thanksgiving” was very loving, and so touching… To me, it’s always so gracious to be able to pray a prayer of Thanksgiving, for all of our Blessings … my life (after this past September) is what I am Thankful for this year. My summer with my Grandchildren, one of whom is Autistic; the other with Attention Deficit, and my Sweetheart stuck in the middle. She is my budding artist, and we have so much in common (including working in clay). So, I do understand where you are coming from. It sounds like you have a nice life, and I’m very happy for you. I pray that this new year of celebration will grace you with another year of the best. In any event, you are a very nice lady, and karma speaks volumes. … Thank you again for the new things that you placed on hand. I just loved looking at the gold/silver/copper leaf information, and plan on doing something with it… Just finished weaving a gorgeous Lauriat and Earrings. Was thinking to myself, wouldn’t this look great with one of my own created clay beads attached to it (once I learn)! (I’m dreaming, but it will come to fruition!! Actually, the pendant on it can be utilized two-fold — as a brooch as well. I AM SO BLESSED, AND YOU ARE TOO!! Sincerely, ~Diana-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Making

Charlie and I are still traveling, wifi on the road isn’t always available so I really miss reading your blog daily. I’ll have a lot of reading to do when I get home the end of Sept. I love the key chain with the faux leather. My grandsons are into sports so I can see personalizing them with sports logo, also would be great for luggage tags. Looking forward to a tutorial. ~Jeanne-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Projects

Very cool, I know my boys would love that so your nephew will too! I love your creativity will all these found objects that you make into treasures. Fabulous!!! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Kids Polymer Clay Ideas

Love the photo, Cindy. Jack Frost’s magic is such a splendor. He brings a life to nature that has gone dormant. I love the sunshine on his crystals and like so many wonders it doesn’t last long. So it does bring me back to the first time I found your blog. I was amazed with the amount and variety of instructions you have passed on to all of us. It is so fun to go back to the first days. What a road you have traveled and the inspirations you have given us. “Thank You” is so overworked but how do we say it any other way. This is certainly the nicest of extended families that I have come in contact with. Everyone showing concern when someone encounters a glitch,  encouraging when the road gets rocky and sharing when success happens.   //   As I am retired my day starts out with a check on the blog to see what is new for the day. Not a coffee drinker so breakfast waits a bit so I can enjoy what is new at our clay home. Then time for the regular household chores and a trip to the spa some days for much needed exercise. Then it is time to get back to the clay project at hand. I am still new at this and doing lots of practicing. Someday I hope to make it to the Spotlight that I enjoy so much. So thank you one and all for your contributions and the encouragement I feel so many days. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beginners

I have 2 grandchildren who absolutely love to read and will love getting this as a stocking stuffer this Christmas. Thanks for the great instructions on your movie clip. Hugs. ~Adrienne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Book Beads

Don’t know about Christmas gifts yet. But, my cousin wants to hire me for her daughters 7th birthday and help her and all her friends make necklaces and bracelets! It will be so much fun, I love kids! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay

Thanks for such a wonderful web site… my 5 yr old granddaughter and I love it! ~Denise-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Projects

Oh, I wanted to tell you that my family was here for several days and I was able to ‘play’ with clay with my granddaughters (10 & 6 yrs. old) and the last night my d-i-l and son even tried their hands at making lentils. It was so much fun – my son & d-i-l are brilliant (on faculty at U of Penn teaching mechanical engineering) but they had a hard time getting their lentils to look right. I guess Mom still excels at some things as I have made some really gorgeous (if I must say so myself) lentils. All of this clay play helped us during this first holiday season without Don. ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Play

I think it’s true we tend to put pressure on ourselves about being practical along with things/actions having a specific use. Funny how as adults we often try to get back to some of the qualities we lost when we were young. You never see a child put off something enjoyable because it didn’t have a purpose! They just do… it’s something I’m trying to get back to as well. ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Playing With Your Polymer Clay

Okay, I’ll be honest, I actually danced in my seat when I saw this was the next video. (It’s been a long January here at college. No clay for almost a month.) But, seriously, so many possibilities! Hmm, now I need to go check Lowes or Home Depot since my copper is all dead-soft. ~Katie-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Wireworking

The earrings are gorgeous Cindy.  I know my daughters would love them – it’s totally their style. They love hoops. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Hoop Earrings

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Rusty Iron ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Mountain Lake > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: A Glow-in-the-Dark, Rainbow Jelly Roll Cane – Psychedelic 60’s

Once again you have blown me away Cindy. These colors are amazing!! Prettiest ones yet I think. ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Blue Spruce Polymer Clay Colors

I have to share with you that this article gave me the confidence to really commit to experimenting with mixing colors. I’m using your little pill sample technique and I’m so happy with the results! Plus my experimentation has led me to find a beautiful shade of purple that is just perfect for making beads to support my local university team. Fancy that! Plus it’s just a pretty purple! Thanks for instilling confidence and providing some really great recipes. I think the best part about these recipes is the way the translucent works to enhance the quality of the color. Kinda makes it POP! ~Kimberlee-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Mixing Polymer Clay Colors

Cindy, this new palette is gorgeous. I love the way you key your selections to the natural world. Thank you for sharing them! ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

What great information! It certainly opened my eyes to some possibilities. ~Cynister >> This comment was originally posted here: Alohol Ink Techniques for Polymer Clay

Cindy, I love how you say that if you want to be good with color, you can. It gives me hope. Yes, it’s true that some people are just “born with it;” they just have that innate sense of how to use color. But others can work at it, and develop a sense of color with practice and the proper training. One can hope, anyway! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Millefiori Beads

I love the pumpkin earrings. I get the small color recipe size by saving it to “my pictures”. It allows me to print four recipes on one page which automatically reduces the size. Mine fit in a baby wipes box. Your newsletter makes my Fridays a treat!! Thank you. ~Sandra-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Pumpkin Beads

I’m still new at mixing colors. I have a few colors to work with and then I see another one in the recipe I don’t have so that’s frustrating when I am ready to mix my colors for a bead. Some day I will have all the basic ones. Thanks for the recipe it helps so much. ~Brenda-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Mixing Polymer Clay Colors

Hi Cindy, I just bought the extruder and I am anxiously awaiting ways to stretch my investment. I also work full time so the more I can maximize my time the better it is for me. I am enjoying all of the back ordered videos and color recipes, such a wealth of knowledge! ~Tinuke-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Extruder

Beautiful palette Cindy! And boy would it be nice to see how that cane would be made. ;) ~Kelly-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Recipes

Love the colors. I could easily see that palette used in one of Julie Picarello’s pieces… just add some gold to it. The picture looks just like one of my cats that I used to have… Teddy was his name. Thanks. ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipe

Cindy, you won’t believe this but I was going to ask you if you would post a blank of your color recipe] card, something we could put into Word or some other word processor to type up our recipes on. Again you’re Psychic and reading our minds. Thank you both again. P.S. Yes please send us more formulas. Between Cindy’s cards today, Carrie’s formulas today and discovering that chart on the Kato colors yesterday my head is spinning rapidly and I’m quickly falling behind on preparing the chips for the cards. Having a blast though. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpey III Polymer Clay Recipes

Those are so fabulous!!! Oh how happy colors make me! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Hawaiian Lily Polymer Clay Color Recipes

I’m in on the excitement too Cindy. Love your colour combos in this video as well! Roll on Friday! ~Aims >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Canes

More beautiful colors, Cindy. Looking forward to working with them. Nature is truly awesome and it is so wonderful to have you tuned in and sharing all the splendor. Thanks. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Color Recipes Polymer Clay

The Salmon Pearl colors are as beautiful as the picture. You must be so thrilled your husband shares in your talent. The two of you must inspire each other and together comes such beauty. I am looking so forward to spending more time with you and my clay family in 2010. It is going to be a great year with breath taking colors, thanks to you and your hubby. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Inspiration

You are so right! Some of the happiest days in my craft room are those when I get distracted and start working on a technique or combining colors just for the sake of wanting to know how it would turn out. Interestingly, the results are often those I love the most. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make Polymer Clay Beads

So I made watercolour beads today, as usual I had to put my own spin on the technique though! I’m proud that apart from the white and black, everything I used was scrap clay or leftovers from another project. If I’d made a New Year’s claying resolution it would have been to try to use as much of my leftover clay as possible rather than just adding it to the (admittedly quite small) scrap pile. Like if I make a particularly nice Skinner blend it seems such a shame to waste the beautiful colours in the trimmings. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Making Tips

I haven’t had time to try any of these recipes yet, but I intend to try the peony recipe tomorrow. I think it will make a beautiful color for one of the hearts you taught us last month. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

This week’s color, rose cream, is a beautiful pale pink – good enough to eat. I used it for a heart with dark red lace. Also made a black one with silver lace. I’m looking forward to getting them out of the oven and finishing them. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Rose Color Palette

I totally identify with what Kriss said about the Mica Shift Tutorial! I have been doing tons of mica shift dangle earrings, they are selling like crazy at a hair salon that has my stuff for sale! Plus, I’m having a lot of fun seeing what new colors I can make by mixing the pearl clay colors! Also, it is SOOO much easier to slice the design when it is on something round! Thanks Cindy! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Mica Shift Earrings

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Orchid Rose ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Mushroom > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: Making Your Own Custom Earwires is Easy and Will Save You Money

So very beautiful. Love the colors and design. Cindy brings out the best in all of us. Thanks for sharing with us. Making a gift is always so much more personal. I am sure the couple will cherish these for a very long time. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Wedding Decorations

Oh, BTW I have finished the jade experiment. I also strung (very quickly) a multi jade bracelet to show my friends and I’ve already gotten five requests for a bracelet. I am so excited, this is the first time that a hobby has become self sufficient (WOW!) ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

Interchangeable sounds wonderful. I fall in line with all those wanting a video on this technique. Thanks Cindy, can’t imagine when your mind has time to rest, you are so inspired and willing to share it all. Thank you again and again. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Focal Bead Pendants

So so lovely, Arlene. Thanks for sharing. My hammered copper wire attempts have to date been only marginally successful. After seeing this I’m gonna fire up the tutorial and try again until I get it. Congratulations on this inspirational piece. Cindy, you must be so proud when you see your lessons applied so beautifully. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Copper Wire Hookmark

These look great!  I would definitely like to learn how to make these. I come across the fossils at the GEM shows but they are so expensive to buy, so if I could learn to make little replicas that would be fantastic. There are also a nice focal bead to add to your earth tone style beads, I think. Thanks. ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Fossil Shell Beads

Hi Cindy! It’s hard to keep up with you, you are publishing one article per day :)). I think that your site will become soon 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

Very pretty! I can see them on hair slides or grips or similar. Or how about wine glass charms for parties? ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpted Rose Beads

These beautiful spheres remind me of the blown glass world globes created by Josh Simpson. You can almost see the clouds, topographical and geographical images using the scrap and dried clay. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Jupiter Planet Beads

Hi Cindy, love the idea about the graffiti bead. It makes a great bead for a leather cord for a guy. My nephew would like that. I made him a wood looking bead on a short cord but he wanted it shorter so it was tight on his neck. I guess that’s how they wear them. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Graffiti Fashion Jewelry

Those smooth faux raku beads are fabulous too… can’t wait until my next clay day… shopping list started… ideas churning in my head. ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Raku Polymer Clay

Oh, he is so cute!! Great idea Cindy. I have stated before but it bears repeating: What I love about polymer clay is even mistakes usually turn out beautiful. Some of my prettiest beads are from goof ups. LOL ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Fish Beads

I love all your beads Polyanya – even your ‘first attempts’. I also admire the fact that you didn’t let the techniques get the best of you no matter what. I’m wondering if I will do the same. You have emphasized my whole reasoning behind using Polymer Clay. You can buy any bead you want if you pay the right price. However – trying to find something as unique as what you have done is impossible in the retail world. And if you did find them – what would the price be? Love them and your spunky attitude! ~Aims >> This comment was originally posted here: Learning About Polymer Clay

Cindy – You have called some beads “money beads”. I found my money bead this weekend. I sold at a festival and made $160 in 2 days! My smooth faux raku bracelets flew off my table! I made different shapes and sizes of beads and my best seller by far was bracelets with the faux raku technique on small (a little smaller than a pea) round beads. I also made larger round, and two size cube beads and paired them with silver spacers. ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpey III Polymer Clay

I’ve been making jewelry for many years, mostly using metal links and Softflex covered with seed beads, Fireline with woven seed beads, or silk thread to hand-knot pearls. Polymer clay has now introduced me to so many new ideas and ways to make jewelry. I just love this site! ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Beads

Ack! Love it! Oh no, I have the in-laws coming tomorrow! Claying vs. cleaning. hmmm… Mom-in-law would love a new pair of hand made earrings. :-) Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and ideas! ~Dawn-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Butterfly Pendant

Wow, these beads are gorgeous… love the bold colors, especially together with the copper. It’s great to see so many ideas “stem” (lol) from a single Dogwood flower cane, what a treat! ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Vibrant Rosary Beads

I love it !!!! The great thing about Holly is that it is not just for the Christmas season. Holly can be worn all winter and by people of different cultures and faiths. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Christmas Jewelry

This is a wonderful technique [Faux Leather]. I just got done making 12 of these in fall colors. Not sure if I am going to use them for key chains or make a colorful leaf necklace, but I love this. Thanks cindy for yet another awesome new technique. ~Kriss-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Unisex Fall Jewelry

Hi Cindy, loved watching the book tut just now and as usual you have inspired lots of ideas as to what to do with it. I can see myself doing miniature art journals for friends that journal. Mmmm… have to put more thought into that one.  Anyway thanks for the tut it is so cute. Bye Love, ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Book Beads Tutorial

Cindy, That is a beautiful necklace!! I would wear it proudly myself with the modern women’s uniform of jeans and a crisp blouse. I did not get a chance to make the holly and berry canes but I love the versatility of all the projects that you have shown us throughout the year. It is one of the things on my to do list for next year.. so much clay so little time.. and retirement still so far away.. a girl can dream can’t she. Thanks for all you do for us. ~Sam-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry

I love the look of “special” earwires. Handmade ones show that you really care about the design of your jewelry; they also make earrings much more interesting! This can also be a money-saver (depending on what you normally use.) This will be a great video! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry Ideas

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Tropical Waters ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Moss > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: Polymer Clay Inlay Technique – Intricate Looking – Easy To Do

What can I say? Better and better and better? Cindy, just when I think you’ve got this site about perfect, you take it up a notch. As always, I am looking forward to the next opportunities to learn from you. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorials

Hi Cindy, I was wondering how I will know it is time to pay for my next set of weeks of the program. I don’t want to be without you and your weekly classes. Please let me know how may weeks the classes are for and how many I have left. Thanks Cindy. ~Stephanie-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Projects

Fabulous! I love love love that lentil bead!!!! Lentils are my favorite!!! And your rose cane is great. Very pretty and classic. OH and those Jupiter beads…. how fabulous with the stamped texture. You are a genius!  I was also self taught and scanned the internet ALOT for new ideas and new techniques. I still do but I LOVE Cindy’s site because it’s so much more than instruction (which is excellent) but a community which I was sorely lacking. My coffee and I are here every morning to see the next dose of polyclay fabulousness and I’m SO glad it was your work today because it’s more than beautiful… it’s inspirational! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Selling Polymer Clay Beads on Etsy

Thanks for replying so quickly and completely to my customer service email questions… not that I would expect anything else from you… I know it’s the way you work and I appreciate it… THANK YOU! ~Michelle-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

My first butterfly pendant :) It was such fun. Cindy, your tutorials demonstrate clear steps and they’re very easy to follow. ~Phoenix-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Jewelry Pendant

Monica, those lentil beads are beautiful! Cindy — reports like this must make you feel fabulous! Mastery of a difficult technique after one video lesson is quite an accomplishment for both the teacher and the student. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Lentil Beads

I just love your pendant and i would want to keep it for myself as well. Just another thing for me to try, If only we could make clay hours to do it all in I would make a years supply lol, I have never spent so much time on the computer until I became a member of yours its just great. Cindy you are special. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Pendant Jewelry

Hi Cindy, I have only been a member for a few weeks but I look forward to Fridays for another reason now besides the weekend. I enjoy your videos. I’m working on my techniques while narrowing down my many ideas and inspirations. I tend to overwhelm myself with ideas then get stuck in the execution. Your videos keep my exercises short and simple. I bought my supplies before signing up with your network so I have Sculpey III clays. Any conversion information for your color recipes would be helpful. Thanks. Sincerely. ~Juli-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Library

It seems that when I see more options, that’s when I too start thinking about even more variations… stretching an idea as far as you can. This includes seeing others’ highlighted works too. Maybe it’s the inspiration, could be including our own “touch” to a project as well. It’s great to be included in the process – being able to give and hear input about upcoming lessons as well. ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Leaf Cane Designs

Cindy – how lovely to see us together! It really was a highlight of the show for me to meet you after following you for the past couple of years. Your online personna is such an inspiration – I can not believe the amount of information you are able to provide and on such a regular basis. You are the Tutor-Queen and it was a real joy to meet you! ~Linda-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Bead Shows

Love the video also and would really love to learn how to make the cord ends. They are so expensive to purchase and sometimes even hard to find in the color of wire you want. I am very interested in any jewelry findings you could help me with. That is an area I will take all the help I can get. Cindy as far as I am concerned anything you want to teach will be more than worth learning. I don’t think that talented imagination of yours knows how to come up with something people wouldn’t love to learn. Count me in YOU TEACH AND I WILL TRY MY BEST TO LEARN IT!!!!!!!! ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay and Bali Beads

Great pic Cindy! I agree with everyone else, this is THE place to come for everything clay and we can never thank you enough for your hard work, enthusiasm, and great tips! This is the first site I check every morning (even before my etsy shop)! Keep up the great work! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Blog

Well shoot!  I’m late as always… meant to leave a comment DAYS ago and finally got a free moment… my apologies, Cindy! It was such a treat to spend a bit of time with you, and I came away so impressed by your enthusiam and dedication to polymer artisans the world over. You provide an amazing source of information and inspiration, and it’s all presented with that sweet smile of yours! I wish you all the best and hope to see you again soon. Until then – keep up the fabulous work! ~Julie-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Meetup

Cindy thank you soooo much for your videos and all your ready help whenever needed. ~Cathrine-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Just to let you all know what an inspiration Cindy has been to me, I taught 2 polymer clay community ed classes last fall.  I am teaching three more in January and Feb; Polymer Clay 101, Steampunk, Skinner Blends. One class is already full. It is nice to have some extra cash to support my PC habit. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay 101

I look forward each mornings to reading the blog. It helps make my day a little better. ~Barb-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Inspiration

One of the cool things about Kaleidoscope canes is the special effects, like the new shapes that form when combined, and the 3D illusions you get from the blends. This is a pretty complicated technique for one video. I imagine that Cindy will teach us the basics along with numerous tips so that we can make this beautiful type of Kaleidoscope, and do it correctly! From everything I’ve read about and seen on the web, it will take a lot more than one video to make a Sara Shriver or JRB-type cane. Still, we learn more from Cindy with every video. As we get better, she can start to teach us even more difficult techniques. ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Complex Kaleidoscope Canes

I’ll say it again, “I don’t know what I would do without this site” I wish  you and your husband, with all your talents, all the luck in the world. Oops, all the members too. Love everything about this site.  Luck and Love to everyone. West Palm Beach, FL. ~Helen-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Fundamentals in Polymer Clay

Ah yes, Carol Duvall… She turned me into a crafter. I sure miss her show! On Carol’s show Donna Kato made pc look so easy I went right out and bought a pasta machine and pc. Well, I didn’t have a clue so I put it all away for a few years. I got it all out last year and haven’t looked back. If I hadn’t found Cindy’s site I probably would have put it all back away… So thanks to Carol, and thanks to Cindy!!! ~Lisa-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Teaching

Doug is a rock. I am so glad you two met and grew together to come to this point. The help and personable advise you contribute to the polymer clay community is invaluable! ~Shannon-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Community

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Absolutely loved the Video. I have been struggling trying to do these wire wraps on some of my projects, but they were not turning out so good. This video has showed me what I was doing wrong… can’t wait to go get started. This time I know they will turnout good. Thanks again for really great videos. ~Jackie-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry

Brilliant!!  I was trying to anticipate how you were going to put the cane on the heart (thinking it was in heart shape form first) and the way you square it first then add and meld, well, I was really surprised.  Thanks again!! ~Catherine-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Heart Bead Tutorial

Thank you so much Cindy for coming up with, yet again, a less complicated way of turning a difficult project into a much simpler one. I am one of those people you mentioned in your video who likes the simpler and less tedious way of accomplishing a task that otherwise I might not even attempt because of its complexity in doing. I love your way of bead making. Your videos are so helpful and the projects you come up with are so beautiful. Showing us step by step methods is so considerate and worthwhile. You make bead-making a joy instead of a task. Thank you so very much and please keep up the good work. ~Diana-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Lietz Teardrop Method

I see says the blind man….thanks, one of my issues was getting the translucent thin enough, thanks for showing this. I have some very ornate cigar bands, and this is perfect for showing detail and encasing in poly clay. Thanks again Cindy, the price of the membership is saved in the mistakes I will no longer make! ~Rob-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Alcohol Ink Effects

I haven’t been able to touch my clay in going on 2 years now!! And there is bound to be at least a few canes and things that have gone south by now! But with this idea I will know exactly what to do with them! Thanks Cindy!!   XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Jupiter Planet Beads

What a gorgeous finish! I can’t wait to try this and tell all my polymer friends! ~Shannon-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Raku Polymer Clay

Worked on this technique tonight, it was very simple after following Cindy’s techniques. Thanks Cindy again for your excellent tutoring skills. ~Nancy-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Raku

Cindy, I am so excited I can’t stand it. I literally stumbled onto your sites by using Bing. I have been making paper beads and have been looking for info that way. One of your videos that I watched was the watercolor/clay technique. I just had to tell you the round one, if in blues and greens instead of the pinks could have been the globe. That process has made me decide that this is something I want to do. Thank you so much! ~Kathy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Hi Cindy, I love the Jupiter beads that I have made. Everyone showing them on your site have been making beautiful Jupiter beads too. It makes me want to make more! I used to wonder “how do they make that?”, now thanks to you, Cindy, I know how to make them and can make beautiful beads myself! ~Bette-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Jupiter Beads

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

Thank you for all color recipes! I made some roses like yours and I must admit that skinner blend roses are one of the most beautiful things made out of polymer clay. Did you invent them? ~Nevena-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Techniques

I am pursuing a way to make beautifull swirled beads. I can shape it nicely to a bicone. I can even start swirling but I frequent have to stop it before I reach the point I would like to. Somehow I feel that I will damage my bead or that I can not phisycaly swirl it anymore. >> Next DAY: I just watched the Vol-001-1 video and I was glad to have bought it and immediately I found where my mistake was!! Thank you. ~Monica-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Lentil Beads

These are so cool. Had the tools on hand so mixed up the Succulent Red and it was off to make the poppies. Will have to try some other colors too. Really had fun with this. Thanks Cindy. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Poppy Bead Tutorial

I love this chandelier wire work… I cannot put my tools down :) Thanks Cindy! ~Brenda-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Earrings and Pendants

And, mica shift! You must have been reading my mind. I’ve been playing around with this technique lately. I’ll be so happy to get your tips on it. ~Dawn-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Mica Shift Technique

Cindy you are such an inspiration to every one. I’ve not only made jump rings I’ve tried to make a couple of crimp ends which worked well. Love to see more wire work. Roll on next week. ~Josie-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Wire and Polymer Clay

I’ll take anything that comes out of that amazingly creative brain of yours!!! Like Sara I love to learn wire working so I can’t wait for this coming one. I’m also into the “joy of extruding” lol, since you taught the Jupiter bead technique and just bought those adapter thingies for my Makins where the clay comes out with a hollowed out core. I haven’t tried them yet but would love to learn some more bead designs that involve my favorite toy. Since you asked I just want to throw the request into the mix. As always thank you! ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I got so excited when I saw the technique.  Ran to my studio and set it all up.  No matter how much I extrude it just comes out 4 ugly little strands.  It just won’t make one.  Guess I am going to have to wait for the video from Cindy. ~Beverle-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Clay Extruder Flower Mod Cane

Cindy, that was a great Mica Shift tutorial. I especially like the idea of putting the clay on a bottle to cut it. If you aren’t use to bending the blade, it can make some really deep  gouges. I learned the hard way. When I cut my beads out, especially with the pearl and metallic colors of Premo, I put a piece of Saran wrap over the clay first and it gives them a beveled edge cut. Great video, I look forward to Friday’s to see what new and wonderful things you are going to do next. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Mica Shift Polymer Clay

OMG – I can’t believe this method! I have been mucking around doing it the old way and not having the variety of this fantastic technique. Thank you to all involved, but especially to you Cindy – your explanation is very clear and precise and you are extremely generous! Karen Lewis uses many of these little flowers to embellish her beautiful beads, but her way is very labour intensive – now I can embellish to my hearts content- many thanks again. ~Cara-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Super Easy Extruder Technique

Love those Arizona scrap clay beads. I will have to try that one myself. Those are so pretty. I have came across many happy accidents as well and made outstanding things with those. It’s exciting to hear of others, happy accidents and the beautiful things that come out of that. ~Lynn-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Beads Made From Scrap Polymer Clay

Thank you so much for the information about teardrop method. I am sorry I couldn’t remember who originally wrote about it. I should have known it was you. I read your articles all the time and have found a lot of good information. Thanks for sharing! I didn’t know if this would work for me but I find it works better than a regular skinner blend. Again, thank you very much for the information. ~Dori-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Lietz Teardrop Color Blending Method

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Cindy; You always seem to come up with bigger and better ideas. I for one would love the chance to win some of your beads. Let the fun begin. Having your beads up close and personal would be a tremendous bonus. See how you have things assembled up close would be of benefit to all who make jewelry. Tried tested methods are always the best. Looking forward to this. ~Illaya-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Update

Well, I got 8 out of 10. I missed knowing who was the first to invent polymer clay, and I forgot that it is Premo, not Fimo who basis their colors on traditional artist pigments. Well, I know I will always remember these things from now on!!! I feel good knowing that I remembered everything about which clays work best for what :) Good test, Cindy. I think I’ll go back and watch your Bead Making Basics Course again! I haven’t watched it for a little while, and I obviously need a tune up! ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: How to Make Beads

The following 11 Comments were originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway

Sounds like a great idea. I would never turn down the opportunity to get something from anybody in this group but to get some beads made by Cindy would be fantastic. ~Anna-S

Hi Cindy, any opportunity to win something made by you is incentive enough for me. ~Carol-C

Great idea, this is a fun way to keep motivated. ~DJ

I also agree that is a wonderful idea. Just another example of your caring and sharing on your site. I think its also another way to give those of us that need little extra nudge sometimes. ~Jackie-N

I would LOVE to be a recipient of some of your beads. To actually hold a beautiful bead that I have seen you make on a video or have seen in a picture would be wonderful! ~Kim-M

I think this is a wonderful idea, Cindy. This would give me, a somewhat new clayer, more incentive to jump in and try what I’ve learned. ~Linda-K

I think it is a great idea! Not only an inspiration and incentive, but wow the chance to win beads made by Cindy too. I would love it!! ~Tiffany-M

As for being interested in winning some of your beads, all I can saw is “where do I sign up”! I love bead exchanges because you get to see how other people take and use the clay and what they can come up with. I can only imagine that yours will be fantastic! ~Arlene-H

What a great idea! I would love the opportunity to win some of your beads, Cindy. And I think it might just be the push I need to try photographing my work. After all, my dreams of selling my jewelry online won’t be realized if I can’t show potential customers what the work looks like! Thanks to all of you who have offered tips on photographing pc jewelry — goodness knows why, but I have been afraid to even try. But with the extra incentive of winning a Cindy package… ~Sherry-L

I like the idea of taking one of your bead tutorials Cindy, and seeing what each of us could come up with as an application. Sounds like some great ideas for 2010! ~Sue-W

What a great idea, it would be wonderful to receive some of the beautiful beads we can see in your tutos and blogs and so… even if the picts and video are so perfect, to be able to feel the finish, colors and everything in real would be a dream. Thank you again for this idea, and thank you for the great work you do for us. ~Nathalie-G

The following 5 Comments were originally posted here: Win Some Polymer Clay Beads

Having the feeling that it would be Vol. 14, I stayed up last night watching those videos. Since I’m new I don’t have much in the way of scrap clay, but maybe some of the firmer clay would work on the jupiter beads if I don’t do much conditioning – will have to try that. I am not familiar with raku, so the faux raku was real interesting. It looks like a fun thing to try. And the watercolor beads look like fun, too. Anyway, Cindy, your purpose for this contest will definitely be met by me. I don’t think these beads would have been high on my priority list of ‘must try’ beads had it not been for this contest. Maybe I can make then all big and clunky to go on those purse charms and key rings that I’ll be making for my sale at the church. That will surely give me an idea of what people think of them. The church gets all the money from the sales, but I get the input – so it is a win/win! ~Carolyn-F

Well, I finally got my studio back (granddaughter returned to college) and I will be reviewing my Vol 14 video and go with the torn paper bead.  Thanks again, Cindy, because I know that you have now taken on a bigger load than what you are already carrying to get US to practice what you Teach! Your kindness of giving us a Reward for doing that is just another sign of your generosity!  You’ve made it very clear that this contest is more about each one of us than just one superstar.  I hope everyone really understands your intent and not nip pick if something during this contest doesn’t going as smoothly as you plan. ~Catherine-R

Cindy, I was really nervous too about the contest and sending in pictures but as a teacher myself i know the greatest satisfaction is seeing your students putting into practice what you teach and it does not mater if there are mistakes because we’re learning.  So I’m going to spend some time today making some beads. Thanks again for the teaching, encouragement and support. ~Cheryl-H

Let the fun begin!!! I can’t wait to see photos of everyone’s work — I know I will be inspired to the max from this chance to see how others have applied the techniques Cindy has taught us.  For me this is almost as important as the chance to win “Cindy Beads”. ~Elizabeth-S

Okay… I’ve purchased Vol. 14, watched the vids, and I plan on making some torn watercolor beads this afternoon. And maybe some Jupiter beads. Unfortunately I don’t have the alcohol inks for the faux techniques. Whoohoo! I’m all fired up about the chance to win some of Cindy’s beauties…!!! Good luck everyone!!! :) ~Lisa-W

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Wow Cindy, thanks for mentioning me and for being so nice about my beads. I can’t wait to see what everyone else has made! So far Facebook has generated quite a bit of interest… one sale, several people saying they are thinking of buying pieces as birthday presents, and one person wants an “Anna Roberts original” as he put it, he just hasn’t decided exactly what yet but it will be a custom-made piece. So yay! It’s such a boost to my confidence that people have been making nice comments as well. This whole thing has spurred me on to actually get on with finishing some pieces – I assembled 24 pendants today and have another 33 to do later. I’ve decided if I can get 60 pieces assembled, photographed and listed in my shop by the end of the weekend I’ll reward myself by ordering some more clay from Penny, and playing with the faux raku technique. ~Silverleaf

Congrats on your sale! Your execution of the watercolor beads is beautiful, Silverleaf … It is SO fun to look at all your beads on Facebook and see how someone has used the lessons we learn here. Great work!! ~Malinda-J

I am doing the happy dance too.  I am so excited for you Silverleaf.  The beads are really pretty.  And thanks Cindy, this is going to be such a great opportunity to see others work. ~Anna-S

Too hard to pick just one so all I am going to do is wish each and everyone of us the best of luck because anyone who has found PC tutor and this blog is already a WINNER in a very big way. Thank you Cindy you have done it again!!! ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Win Polymer Clay Beads

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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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Cindy, as a newbie I can’t get enough of your videos. I already went through your 39 basic polymer course videos and they were great. I’ve seen a lot of other videos on the web but yours are so easy to follow. You Rock!!!! ~Catherine-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Pendants

Cindy, I’ve been watching your tutorial videos I had ordered just last night, and I had to stop midway to say THANK YOU! I’ve been beading for a few years now, but started with polymer clay only a few days ago. As you can imagine, I’ve been feeling like a babe lost in the woods! But your very detailed explanations and clear, close-up video instructions have taken away my fear of getting started. It’s like I’ve hit a gold mine!!! Thank you so much!!! Your eternal fan, ~Melek-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Jewelry

I have several books that show some of the faux turquoise techniques, but seeing it on video is much more useful for me. ~Diana-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Turquoise Beads

I am looking forward to this. I’ve seen the technique in a book but since I’ve been a member (1 week) I’ve discovered how much better it is to see a process actually demonstrated. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Hello Cindy, Thanks for the videos – watching makes such a difference. There are so many ‘how to’ options online, but most are confusing images and text only. Youtube is great but many cannot get the real info over. This system is great. Clever you for doing it! A great way to earn on the internet too! I wish I knew enough of one subject that others want to know about… to do something like that myself! Merry Christmas from -26c snowy Sodankylä, Finland. Love ~Michelle-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Library

Well hellooo Cindy! So nice to meet you face to face as it were. What a nice video! You should make this video available for everyone who is considering a membership to your library. I know once they see the quality of the video and the very nice person who will be teaching them, they can’t help but sign on. Come on people! Sign up! You wont regret it! P.S. I agree with you on the make up part too LOL. Need it, wear it, don’t like it! Although you look quite lovely in your video. But no make up can come close to showing what a sweet generous person you are, like a single smile can. XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Artists

I too would like to wish everyone a happy Christmas and a clayful New Year. Thanks for all the wonderful tips and tricks that you all help with, but especially to Cindy for all the marvelous videos and knowledge she shares. ~Carole-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Videos

Cindy, The first time I watched this extruder video my mouth was open the whole time and I think I actually drooled a little, LOL! The second time, I wanted to be in a gallery of all of us here, standing, cheering, clapping, and screaming “you GO, girl.” Outstanding video, so easy to do and understand thanks to your expertise and teaching style. I cannot wait to try this!!!! Thank you so much!! Special thanks and kudos for taking the time to credit all who started the process of this particular cane. Feel like I have a case of ADHD running from link to link to watch all the noted folks, and back to read the comments here, hee hee. You do it better than anyone, and this is the best investment and site I have found in this medium. Cannot wait to see pics of what others here come up with as a result of this tut. Blessings to you, sweet lady. K, time for the third viewing… “bye for now”! ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Lessons

Dear Cindy, Very cool!  I have seen turquoise beads made in books, but it helps so very much to actually SEE it done!  I will use this method when my inner child comes out and really wants to make mud pies! (or when I want to make turquoise-like jewelry!) :)   I really like your longer videos like this one.  I really get absorbed into what you are saying and doing.  I always wish the videos weren’t over yet when they are, because you are such a nice person to listen to, you are so delightful, and your videos are so easy to watch with so much good information within. Thanks for showing us this method. :) ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make Faux Turquoise Beads

Hi Cindy that is an awesome video. Just seeing how to cut and tuck those wire ends in is so great, and knowing I can make any size and as many as I want is just so inspiring. Will be using this a lot. But as usual have to find the right size wire, so its off to the H/W store again. Seems I am always in there for something to do with Polyclay, and trying to explain why I want something for a different reason than what they think their products are for. You should have seen the girl there when I pulled out my Makins Extruder for the O rings (tap washers to them! Laugh. It was a case of really LOL Bye and thanks again XXX ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Tutorials

I have done this mica shift technique before and it is super neat. I am sure as all your videos I will still learn a lot more. I always get so much out of your videos the more I watch the more I learn. Cindy you sure do come close but I don’t think anyone out there will ever know everything there is to know about polymer clay. Just when you think you have seen it all another technique comes out. That is why we all love it so very much. Can’t wait once again for another Friday to come. Thanks Cindy. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Mica Shift Tutorial

The other day I watched a video where the demonstrator worked ‘in the air’ so that her face could be seen … bad job! You do such a great job with your videos – even to being careful that your left hand doesn’t get in the way of the photo. Sometimes it is cute watching you contortion that hand around! ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Tutorials

Hi Cindy, I am really enjoying your video’s and learning a lot. It’s much easier to learn when you visually see what one is making … Keep up the great work. So nice of you to take time and teach others. ~Laquita-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Web Video Polymer Clay Lessons

yes! yes! yes! I would love to see how it’s made. Your videos help me to go where this woman has never gone before. Thanks and happy new year. ~Sandra-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Turquoise Polyemr Clay Inlay Technique

I was given the weekly video subscription as a birthday present and it was one of the best presents I have ever been given!  The techniques and explanations that you give are simply wonderful and I look forward to Fridays more than I can say.  I hope to receive some more of the back issues as future gifts too! ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Gift Certificates

Hi Cindy, I would love to see how this is made…think of the possibilities for earrings as well!  Make one set of earrings and being able to change out the beads to match your outfit would be wonderful!  Thanks so much for doing these videos…it makes learning so much easier to see how to do a technique. Have a wonderful holiday season! ~Dawna-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Interchangeable Pendant and Earring Designs

I receive all of your video tutorials every week and I’m learning so much and enjoy the lessons! Many thanks, ~Mavis-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Library

Hi Cindy, Thank you so much for updating my acct. I would hate to miss even one of the Friday videos especially since I am now on winter break from my school job and I have time to “carve” away (bad pun :-o ). And Cindy, I want to wish you and your family a wonderful and blessed new year. I am so grateful to have found your site and to have become a member. I can’t tell you how impressed I am with the quality of the instruction you provide which is so packed with tips, information and encouragement I wonder how you do it! And the videos are so professionally done! Although I did sign up for your beginners course (which was very helpful), I think anyone could pick up any lesson and be successful with it. And it continues to improve all the time. I was so flattered that you took my suggestion to list the supplies we need for the upcoming video, thank you so much! All that and personal attention to the blog, to our account problems, encouraging the growth of a new community… well I could gush on. Your site membership would be a bargain at twice the price (or more)! Thank you for a wonderful part of my 2009 and I hope, to a long continuing virtual relationship. I look forward to what 2010 will bring! Most sincerely, ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay

About your polymer clay video course… I loved the whole thing.  I especially liked the one on what colors to buy first, so I could get started having some fun without having to purchase a whole bunch of random colors, which probably would have turned out to be not so useful, as well as the tips on tools. I feel that the course really helped me get my feet wet without buying a lot of expensive stuff. I only had two issues:  1. I must have funny-shaped hands, because I just could not get a decent football bead made. (Don’t care, will just stick with oval beads from my tri-bead roller.)     2. In rolling a bulls-eye cane, I made an indentation in the middle as suggested, but I found my ends flying apart after a few rolls.  Trust me to find a new way to screw up! I think it was because my cane was too long for me to control.  Or it could be the funny shaped hands. I thought the length of each lesson was just right, and the pace was right too.  I was able to take notes during my first viewing, and then follow along as I tried out the skill during my second viewing.  I did have to replay once or twice during certain videos, and the only thing that I can suggest that would be an improvement is the ability to move back and forth during the video.  I found I had to start from the beginning each time (feel free to ignore if this is just my lack of techno-savvy). I had fun with the course, and ended up buying a subscription (which I am also enjoying), and would recommend it to anyone who is either a visual learner, or is just not inspired by books, like me. ~Carole-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lessons

Learning the wire work for me has become a natural extension of what I do with polymer clay.  Unique findings like the ones you created here, Cindy,  accent the beauty of the beads. Just think how different these beads would look with plain ole store bought (and probably expensive) findings,  I would love a video! ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Handmade Earwires

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Just wanted everyone to know not only is Cindy a fantastic teacher (as you will all agree) she has now become a household name in our family. Since I joined her course in July all I have talked about polymer clay so to the reason Cindy is so talked about. I have been a smoker for 52 years now that is a long long time so when I watched Cindy at work with all those wonderful gadgets I knew if I stopped smoking I could afford some of them and more fab videos. I haven’t had a cigarette for 3 weeks now but I am the proud owner of an extruder, some tissue blades and lots of beautiful polymer clay, so when I think of cigarettes I now say that will be 4 packs of clay. A great big thank you Cindy because of you I’m a NON SMOKER. ~Josie-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

June, these are wonderful! I am an occupational therapist and especially interested in collecting stories such as yours, because this is what my field is all about! You found a passion that turned a negative life experience into physical healing AND a new found interest. I agree with Cindy that polymer claying can help with physical healing and stress management and an important part of healing is the support and company of others. I think Cindy has created a community that meets so many needs…learning and fellowship. Thank you for sharing your story,and to Cindy for creating this lovely space for us to meet. ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Art Therapy – Muscle Shoulder Injury

I have been working with clay for about two months and find it very relaxing. I own a home daycare and need something like this to relax. I used to work with clay back in school and didn’t realize how much I missed it until I purchased some. I am glad that I have ran across your site. ~Brendan-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Conditioning Polymer Clay

I can’t tell you how this helped me! Cindy L., you have created a world to which all of us can come to and relieve stress, become a better person, appreciate art, and a multitude of other good things. I can’t always comment on the blog, but I read constantly, each time I get a chance. Thank you from all of us who benefit from your hard work and dedication! ~Debi-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Mother Daughter Story

Ileana, your work is fabulous!!! I love the simplicity of your necklaces and your beads are exquisite. Selling your work will give you a whole new zest for your craft and so much confidence… you definitely need to do that. I also work in a high stress field and polymer clay has served as my stress relief and my creative outlet. It’s fabulous isn’t it?! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Jewelry

I am so glad I found this site. My oldest son recently passed away and someone had given me a bracelet and earrings made out of his flowers. I love them and where them just about everywhere. A friend of mine is wanting a bracelet for her daughter made out of the bridal flowers. I was looking for a website of someone locally that made them. I may now consider doing this myself. Thank you. ~Marie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Keepsake Jewelry

Hi Cindy, I know I don’t usually post a lot but I am one of your biggest fans. I have learned so much from your videos. Recently my husband had noticed how much better my work was and he took a lot of the pieces to work to show the girls in the office. They loved them and he came home with only a couple left, He had sold the others. He also brought back orders for quite a few other things. He was my biggest fan. He would come home every day curious to see what I had done. Well he suddenly became ill with what we thought was the flu. By the time he went to the Doctor he had pneumonia. Two days later on September the 10th, 2009 the love of my life passed away. The reason I am sharing my story is that because of your videos and his confidence in me I hope that I can begin to sell my jewelry again. I had to move from NJ back to my home in Alabama where we are from. We were in NJ working for an Energy company. So now I have my studio finally set back up and I have been trying to get the motivation to get back started with it. It’s hard because like I said he was my biggest fan. I know in my heart that he would want me to do it. So I just wanted to thank you for the absolutely wonderful job that you do, and hopefully I will continue on what my husband knew in his heart that I could do. Thanks, ~Jackie-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tribute

Jackie – as a teenager I lost my grandparents and my mother, then my father, then my guardian – all in the space of 5 years.   However, I believe that the loss in my life was for a purpose and it made me the strong person I am.  I think of them still and now am a Life Coach who enables others to recognize that they can celebrate the lives of their loved ones – and what better way to do it than by creating more and more beautiful pieces of jewelery knowing how Vance could well be watching and, as your best friend who always tells you the truth, will continue to admire your work and encourage you to do more and more. ~Penny-V >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry

A person very close to me has been imprisoned, I suffer from depression and I am stressed beyond capacity on many levels. I was looking for low cost art therapy of some sort for myself and my son where I live and came across this article which I find very interesting. ~Angel-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Art Therapy

Cindy and Doug, Your combined efforts and products marked a turning point for me to the better as a major life improvement. I cannot thank both of you enough and am in your debt. It means the world to me that you both are so professional, caring and supportive. I wish you both the very best that life has to offer. May your business and reputations prosper and grow with daily blessings from me. Every day, each morning, I cannot wait to rise, grab a coffee, and read the latest blog and all the comments. It has been a long time since I have felt that type of motivation and excitement. Each daily blog post, comment and video get better and better, and it is so amazing and enjoyable to watch and participate! I especially appreciate the fact that you both strive so hard to always give credit to those whose ideas and techniques you choose to modify and transform as well. Every link on your site is an adventure, LOL! I wish you both and Willow and Fisher a wonderful Christmas season and a fabulous 2010! Mine will be because of you all. Fondly always, ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Handmade Beaded Jewelry

Dear Cindy, I don’t know if this idea will help any of your clayers that like me that have arthritic hands. My husband who I must say is very supportive, thinks I am a little crazy but this works. The pictures  will show you I am make do with what I have a piece of broom handle and a plastic cotton reel I will buy a piece of plastic pipe when I go to town (32 miles round trip) so only once a week for me. If anyone has something better I would love to here. I am a very new member but already have learned so much A massive thank you all. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Clay Extruder

Thanks so much for being patient with me, I did get it working and watched the videos in Vol-1. I will try to make the lentil beads, it looks easy but, I will confess I will be purchasing some canes from Etsy. I do alot of Breast Cancer Jewelry and I wanted a cool bead to work with. ~Mary-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

Hi Cindy. I told ya I’d be lurking didnt I? LOL! Anyhoo, have I ever burned any clay? Oh boy, you betcha!! A loooong long time ago, I was making some faux ivory/bone beads and I worked for hours texturing and getting them all just right. Then I popped them in my nice “new” oven, set my timer, and went off to do other things. Well to make a long story short, my timer never got a chance to go off because the cloud of smoke in my kitchen called me first. Whooo what a stink! I pulled the tray out quick and dashed them outside and spent 2 hours airing out my house. That taught me to never trust an oven you havent tested first. Then I inspected the beads and found a strange result. Only one side had really burned badly. All rough and charred looking and very dark brown. But the side facing down to the tray had only turned a darker ivory color with no bubbling. And the pattern of texturing could be seen all around the bead still, even on the burned side. To me they looked very much like carved bone that had been in a fire. Really old and kind of mysterious. So I kept them and made a bracelet that still gets me comments on what they are and where I got them. Not a technique I would recommend repeating though. I too have COPD and asthma, and it was not a good thing to experience at all. Now I have a countertop convection oven dedicated to clay only, and the temp stays right where I set it. Plus I always use an oven thermometer since that day. XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Baking Sculpey Clay

Yeahhhhhhhhh,,,, I got to see it [Teardrop blend video] finally,,,, all I had to do was shut down and reboot,,,, lol.lol.. don’t know why,, but it worked,,, I am new to this clay and I am enjoying it so much,, being that I am on total disability it really helps me make my day go by fast,,, sometimes too fast… lol.lol. ~Bre-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Quickest Skinner Blend

I’m really enjoying the videos and the blog, feel like I’ve signed up for a bit of info and instead have received a wealth of knowledge in return. With the ideas generated by the members (such a supportive bunch); of course everything you’re offering from basic practical tips to beautiful, current techniques – I’m truly inspired and feel so fortunate to have come across your site. My husband has been battling ALS for several years now so unfortunately creative projects have been slowly pushed aside. I find it’s become difficult to start anything because of the time needed to invest in and complete projects. Our situation now doesn’t allow a lot of time for that. So, I thought polymer clay, beading and jewelry making might be a good way to create (even if it’s a little at a time). It’s been a great outlet so far, and I haven’t even played with clay yet. I’ve had a bit of experience a few years back and loved it. Recently it’s been supply buying; reading and ideas galore…quickly written down and sketched out on paper so I won’t forget. Soon I’ll be able to try out the things I’ve learned and written down, that’s when the real fun begins and I learn even more from my mistakes! Thanks again for the wonderful teaching tool you’ve created. You share your knowledge in such a professional, yet warm way – the care you take in what you offer your members is highlighted through your sense of detail and attention given to every inquiry. This has been just what I needed, what a great experience! Bye for now. ~Danette-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay

Tiffany – I have fibromyalgia and my hands and wrists both don’t mix well with sanding. I just recently bought a tumbler and I don’t think it takes the place of sanding by hand but it does cut down on how much you have to do. If you want a really high shine I at least feel you need to do a little hand sanding after you run the beads through the tumbler. I myself just use 600 and 800 grit sometimes 1000 but it will take a lot less sanding time and finish with buffing then SHABAM. So to me it was worth the tumbler. If you don’t want the super shine finish you can do with just tumbling. My opinion is that you will be happy if you buy the tumbler and save on your hands, I sure was. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Faux Turquoise Beads

Wow Alexa, what lovely pieces! I especially like the butterfly, it’s beautiful.   —   I’m currently suffering from clinical depression. I’ve had depression before which was much worse and I worked hard to overcome it and got better, so I know I can beat this depression too, it will just take some time.   —   I also have fibromyalgia which makes me constantly tired and affects my memory and concentration, disturbs my sleep patterns and gives me muscle pain (I’m always at best uncomfortable). I know I’m not as bad as some people, but I’m not able to work at the moment, even part-time.   —   Claying is something I can do, especially since I got a pasta machine so I don’t hurt my hands conditioning clay, and a rock tumbler for sanding. It’s physically easy and my lack of concentration doesn’t seem to matter – I think creative stuff uses a different part of the brain to remembering to clean the bathroom or pick up milk at the shop!   —   When you have any kind of disability I think it’s important to find something you can do, something to give you that sense of achievement, because it’s easy to just think you can’t do anything at all. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Disabilities, Polymer Clay Therapy

After my husband died in April, I thought my creativity died with him.  Then I was introduced to polymer clay and I’m off and running again.  Cindy’s videos are helping me so much in learning this new art form.  Thanks, Cindy, for your inspiration! ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay and Wire Jewelry

Finally, a few minutes at my computer. Carolyn, I am deeply touched by your story and send warmest wishes for continued healing. Like Jackie, your art will provide a powerful catalyst to continue moving forward through your grief and I hope we here at the site can serve as continued support, too. Joyce, to you I say, thank God that your daughter survived her harrowing experience. What a blessing indeed!  I’m not sure I have a remarkable favorite story. I will share that as gifts for my husband’s staff this year I opted to create hand-made items by covering plain glass ornaments using five different techniques I learned from Cindy. I think I did Cindy proud-they turned out very pretty, each one different and the recipients absolutely loved them. They were some of the most meaningful gifts I gave this year, and I think it was partly because they represented how much I have grown from Cindy’s teaching and from my association with all who are part of this site family. I wish each of you joy in the coming year. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Art Therapy

I would love to join the contest to win Cindy’s beads. I just got home from the hospital  after eight days of a double surgery. One was for a plate in my lower back and back in for a blood clot in my leg. I have a lot of reading to catch up on, but I know I can do it, because I love everything about this site. Cindy, all the friendly girls, and all the great things to learn. Well back to reading. Honey… West Palm Beach, Fl. ~Helen-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay, Recovering From Surgery

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Let me congratulate you for your amazing site, very user friendly and terribly helpful, but mostly for the way you run it always having a kind and encouraging word to give to everybody. I’m very new to polymer clay and trying to find my way. Many thanks. ~Helena-G >> This comment was originally posted here: How to Make Beads

Hi Cindy. I really enjoy your videos and the way you explain things. You have inspired me to try different things. I am new to polymer clay so really appreciate that there is some online teaching available as there is very little in New Zealand. I have attached a couple of pictures of things I have made from polymer clay as I feel more confident thanks to you.  I started making miniatures just for fun and enjoy that too. I think it is amazing that you answer emails to you as you must be so busy. Thanks again. ~Jo-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Making

I LOVE recipes….because I can’t really make up colours in my head yet.  I am very new to polymer clay!!  And frankly don’t want to waste my money on making ugly colours!!  So it is nice to have that work done for me… gives me more time to play. ~Kam-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Mixing Recipes

Hi Cindy, I have just watched your video clip, a fabulous result and how easy you make it look. I’m very new to working with Polymer Clay … Thanks so much for passing on your knowledge to this novice, I look forward to receiving your email as I know I will always learn another tip to assist me in my creativity. Toodles From the land down under: Australia. ~Maggie-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Image Transfer To Polymer Clay

Hi Cindy: As you know I recently bought your Beginner’s course and I find it is just great.  All those hints and tips make a great difference for someone like me just learning how to work with polymer clay (don’t find these in books).  Some of us are more visual and need to really see how to do it rather than read on how it needs to be done.  I find it just amazing that I can get a video course and see it as many times as I want and stop it, go back, etc.  I started making jewelry as a hobby about 5 years ago and think that being able to create our own beads, pendants, etc. in the colors of our choice is amazing.  The other thing I like about it is that creating something really opens up your mind and imagination as to what we are capable of. Keep up your great work and please let me know when your next course will be available as I will certainly buy it. Thank you so much. ~Gail-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials on Video

I have often looked at the “natural palette” of the Rocky Mountains where I live – azure sky, forest greens and deep clay reds – and thought that the combination was inspiring…but I didn’t let it inspire ME to actually reflect these hues in a piece of art.  I am very new to polymer clay, but mixing colors and learning to select meaningful palettes for my bead projects are first and second on my list.  I hope to keep an open mind to unexpected color combinations, but also to look to nature for some “tried and true” ideas.  Thanks!  ~Sue-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Colors

Hi Cindy… I’m so glad you made the video about Dremel tools. I got a brand new one for Christmas and was just waiting for a good reason to use it! I love all your videos and your articles. I’m waiting till payday to subscribe and I will let you know how I like the rest of the course. Thanks again for helping all us Newbies. ~Suanough >> This comment was originally posted here: Polyclay Beginners to Advanced

Hi Cindy, my name is Josh, and I’m probably one of the most unlikely persons that you’d guess might be contacting you… I’m a 29-year-old male, an entertainment journalist by trade, and a big video game and rock music fan. ;)   I started doing some Googling on the subject of FIMO and Sculpey modeling after seeing some really nice-looking mini sculptures and key chains, and I’m at the beginning stage of considering it as a hobby.  Right now I’m just doing research to find out what kind of clay to buy that would suit my needs best (for making simple, mini-models or key chains of various video game/pop culture nostalgia).   I just wanted to let you know that I really like some of your work that I’ve seen on your site, and I’ve gotten some good info from some of your blogs, like your suggestion that beginners use Sculpey’s Premo instead of III. I’m sure this info will help me make the right choice when I finally make that first order… and undoubtedly mess up the entire stock on my first attempt. ;) Anyway, thanks for the site! Cheers. ~Josh-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Claymation

Well, not only am I learning about polymer clay baking, but how to possibly fix my cookies as well!  Never thought about why that happens.  I love to cook, have actually catered from time to time, so I am learning not only about about clay, but cooking as well.  I knew there was a reason I found this website.  Would love to know how you figured this out.  What a guru! ~Karen-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Baking Flat Polymer Clay

That is the hardest part for me just starting out in PC is what clay to get. I made my first dragon with Premo and I didn’t like it. Even after cooling it his little head kept drooping. It was hard to handle and floppy. I tried both Femo and Sculpy III for dragon 2 and 3. I read that Sculpy III was the best for beginners. I still haven’t decided which clay I like best. The Premo dragon turned out OK but he was a baby and didn’t have much detail. I would have hated to work on the other dragons with the clay being so floppy. ~Marianne-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Premo Polymer Clay

I am from Serbia. I live in small town near Romanian border. Playing with polimer clay I start in February this year. And I cant stop now! ~Gloria-S >> This comment was originally posted here: International Polymer Clay Artists

Your letter of “Thanksgiving” was very loving, and so touching… To me, it’s always so gracious to be able to pray a prayer of Thanksgiving, for all of our Blessings — my life (after this past September) is what I am Thankful for this year. My summer with my Grandchildren, one of whom is Autistic; the other with Attention Deficit, and my Sweetheart stuck in the middle. She is my budding artist, and we have so much in common (including working in clay). So, I do understand where you are coming from. It sounds like you have a nice life, and I’m very happy for you. I pray that this new year of celebration will grace you with another year of the best. In any event, you are a very nice lady, and kama speaks volumes.  …Thank you again for the new things that you placed on hand. I just loved looking at the gold/silver/copper leaf information, and plan on doing something with it… Just finished weaving a gorgeous Lauriat and Earrings. Was thinking to myself, wouldn’t this look great with one of my own created clay beads attached to it (once I learn)! (I’m dreaming, but it will come to fruition!! Actually, the pendant on it can be utilized two-fold — as a brooch as well. I AM SO BLESSED, AND YOU ARE TOO!! Sincerely, ~Diana-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Making

Hi Cindy. I’m new to polymer clay and have found your site very useful! Thank you! ~Summer-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Beads

I am VERY NEW to clay and am excited to have found your website. I have never blended but have had a great desire to try. I read books on the Skinner blend, but have not mustered up the courage to try it. After watching your “tear drop method”, I think I would prefer trying this way first — no need to de-program from the measuring and multiple folding of the original Skinner blend! Wonderful video! ~Jos-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Quickest Skinner Blend

Without the food processor my time for clay would be very limited as Arthritis visits often and without the pasta machine there would be no level pieces of clay to cut from so being very new to polymer clay these items are really necessary. I think I’ll really enjoy my next purchase which will be the Makins Professional Clay Extruder and that may become a favorite. Love this new hobby and your lessons and videos Cindy. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools

Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I sure hope it does encourage other “newbies” because they will have so much fun exploring the clay world. I was thrilled that you thought my charms were good enough to feature on your blog. Stay tuned because I plan to get better and better. And when I become famous from my jewelry and beads I will say “I owe it all to Cindy Lietz.” Well, most of it anyway. ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Image Transfer Charms

I’m a newbie to polymer clay, I’ve been a beader for a couple of years – taken several wire/beading classes… I love this copper wire technique! It is SO much fun getting the email each week… it’s like opening a present EVERY WEEK! Thank you Cindy for sharing your creativity in such an easy to understand manner! ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Copper Findings

Hi Cindy. I would like too thank you for your great homepage. I am an absolute amateur with polymerclay, but with your help I’m getting better and better. From Denmark. ~Helle-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Rose Bead Polymer Clay Tutorial

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 Techniques

Dear Cindy, I would like to thank you for the 4 free videos. I am a beginner in this beautiful art and i find them very useful. You made them simple, clear, easy to understand- in one word -just wonderful! When searching the net i came across your page and i fell in love with the trumpet bead and the roses. Your creations are lovely! I am from Bulgaria.The art of polymer clay is not popular here. That is why it was a bit difficult to find and get materials and some tools, not speaking of books or guides-practically there are none :) I have in mind your wonderful offers. Thank you once again. Wish you love. ~Nevena-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Videos

Cindy, So glad to see you are taking the holidays off to spend with your family. Have a wonderful time, stress free. Thank you for all you do for us and please say a huge THANK YOU to your family also. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well as to all who join in this wonderful blog. What did I do before I stopped by here?? It has made my 2009 beginning year very special and I’m so looking forward to what you will teach us in 2010 with the comments of our clay family. Love to all of you. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Black Suede ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Moonlight > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: Using Simple and Very Safe Tools for Making Faux Carved Beads