I am a member of Cindy’s Polymer Clay Tutor site. I stumbled on her accidentally while looking for a way to make poly clay faces for a beading project. She is not only responsive and amazingly generous with her information, but a fantastic teacher. I finally “get” some of the techniques I had been reading about and trying to grasp for a long time. I am a subscriber to her site and videos and feel her $3.32 charge per month to be a small price to pay for all the information available there. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry Business

Regarding the monthly membership, it’s very low – I barely notice the $9.95 after 90 days (and 12 tutes!) The tutorials end up costing around 80 cents each, which is lower than any video tutorial out there! Especially when you consider the quality of Cindy’s videos – so very good! The only thing I regretted when I joined was waiting – I missed out on paying the low price as the videos I’d seen them discussing at the blog got put into the back issue library! Hope you decide to join us! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

I just enjoy watching your videos Cindy! Not only are they instructive and helpful. They are also “real”. I love that you don’t edit out the little oopses or have an elaborate set, in a dream studio, like some videos I have watched. For most of us who do or have done, the majority of our crafting at the kitchen table or less. Its nice to see you work in a simple setting and with tools that most of us probably have too. And to see you dealing with the clay, even when it doesn’t always cooperate, the same as we do. Although, (evil grin) I’d love to see if you have the same untidy creative effect on the rest of your studio, as most of us probably do. LOL, I know mine is a wreck when I get done with a major idea storm. Any chance of a peek at the rest of your clay haven?  XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Making a Basic Leaf Cane

Love it, Cindy! Thanks for bringing that out again. You are so comfortable in front of the camera it amazes me (you tend to amaze me quite often, actually!). And Doug’s video techniques and special touches are top notch. There’s no way I’d ever be able to learn every thing you teach us without you guys. ~Tanya-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Artists

What’s great about Cindy’s videos is that she presents one technique in detail and at just the right pace. I also like that she shows us different angles of the beads which you cannot see in a photo. Some other U-tube videos present too much information, too fast, and I find myself always having to rewind and forward to get to the right spot. Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Magazine Tutorials vs Web Video Lessons

Dear Cindy: I have found all your videos to be very helpful. Your presentations are clear and you are pleasing to listen to. Thanks for helping us out with sharing your knowledge. Keep up the good work! Bless you. ~Zoe-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Dear Cindy, I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to do your online bead course. My problem was that I was overwhelmed by all the reading material available and unable to translate the information into action. I was in a frustrated state of inaction. In Australia there are very few good polymer clay courses and they are expensive. Books do not show you exactly how to do things, just because the amount of pictures available are limited and the subtleties of technique are omitted. Your course however is invaluable. Your manner of tuition is the best that I have encountered. You are clear and concise and not a bit patronizing. You are very generous because you give a clear message that these techniques are achievable and you encourage experimentation. I have you there 24 hours a day on video, so that I can recheck my methodology. I am not anxious about experimenting and now I can’t stop. I just finished a beautiful set of beads using translucent clay stained by dehydrating and grinding up the stamens of tiger lilies. To change the look again I added a drop of red food colouring. I couldn’t believe that they worked out so well. My next experiment is with waxed crayon as per your weekly online course. Mosaics are my ultimate goal. There isn’t enough hours in the day!! I look forward to your weekly lessons and will gladly subscribe to any course that you offer. Thank you again. ~Cara-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Pendants

Thank you again Cindy for a wonderful video. Actually seeing you demonstrate how to make the Skinner Blend Plug really helped to clarify some questions I had. ~Maria-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Techniques

I agree 100% about how easy you make the mod canes! They are by far my favorite to make now. I had been following the directions in a book; rolling logs, slicing, etc. It was so much quicker using the extruder to cut the circles. My favorite way to use them is to reduce them to between 1/4″ and 1/2″ square slice them into thick beads and make bracelets! These canes are sooo cute when reduced that small and people are astounded at the detail, they’d never believe that it takes 10 minutes to make! Keep up the good work!! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Cindy, as always I enjoy your short and concise video tutorials on working with clay. I also use a Dremmel and instead of holding the hand tool, I have a small vise I can attach to my work table so it holds the tool in place. To keep it from scratching the tool, simply glue felt or some craft foam sheets to the inside surface of the vice that do the gripping. You can use spray adhesive for this. This way you can use both hands to hold those hard to hold beads. Keep those videos coming. Seeing how you do things is very helpful. ~Lani-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Buffing Polymer Clay Beads

Your video demonstration for making lentil beads is great! I love the way they swirl. I’ll have to try the cd case idea. I have a lot of them laying around. ~Nora-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lentil Beads

To All My Fellow Newbie Poly-Clayers: Being the winner of Cindy Lietz’ 2008 Treasure Hunt, and having access to Cindy’s first set of videos in what I hope will be many sets, I just want to agree with those who have now purchased the videos, and to testify to those who have not yet received Cindy’s videos: Cindy is the best teacher, and her videos are the best videos!!! :) :) :) I have already learned so much from these videos that I so fortunately won this past week.  Cindy teaches the “between-the-lines” information that you don’t get when reading an instruction book.  Cindy makes sure that every detail of the subject matter she is focusing is addressed, and made to understand.  Not only that, but her videos are a really good quality, which makes watching them an effortless and  seamless experience.  The lighting in her videos is always right-on, and the angles at which she tapes what she is so eloquently teaching is very thoughtful and conducive to the viewer’s learning experience. I can not say enough for Cindy’s videos, and I know that I will continue to learn from Cindy as she puts out more video sets.  See for yourselves!!!  You can’t go wrong if you purchase these videos!!!  Give yourself a great gift, and get them :) Sincerely, a very happy Cindy Lietz fan and follower. PS…NO…Cindy Lietz did not know I was going to write any of this :) ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry

Was glad to see the second tute on the leaf cane. You always do a great job on your videos. Thanks. ~Adrienne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Leaf Cane Tutorial

Just got the back issues 008, 009 love the videos. Now I REALLY would like to have them on dvd/cd for travel, I know that’s a discussion for another time and place, but I am quite happy that I’m a subscriber of the videos and am looking forward to the day I have a complete library to reference. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lessons

Natalie – These videos cannot be downloaded. I had wished the same things, especially since I spent a lot of time on the road and internet connections were sketchy at best. But this did not hold me back from becoming a member. Getting the weekly videos is the best thing that I have done. Without those weekly tutorials I’d be nowhere with my polymer clay. I’m glad I joined when I did … and I also purchased the beginners course and all the back issues. It was a serious decision that I had to make because my husband had recently died and my income was extremely limited. It is, outside of contributing to my church, the best expenditure that I have made in the past year. I know what you mean about wanting to watch and pause the video while working the tutorial. Cindy gives us a heads up about what we will need prior to each video.  Maybe you would be able to assemble the items, and a small work surface, and take them to where you have your computer. You could condition your clay in your work area, and then do the cutting, assembly, etc. near your computer. Please don’t let this hold you back … you’ll really be missing out on a tremendous learning experience if you don’t join. We don’t always agree on the personal value of each tutorial … we do have differences of opinion … but we all agree about the on-going value of membership. I hope you can figure out a way to make this work for you. ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Puffy Beads

Cindy guides us like the North Star. We can always count on you to shine bright and direct us all through the easiest most efficient path there is to go on. That shining star within you has taught me how to have fun achieving my goal with each video you bring to me. Thank you for that bright shining guidance. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorial Videos

Hi Cindy, having just watched the video on the Tribal cane, you had my head spinning, but to see it come out the way it did was brilliant, and worth all the work, can’t wait to see what I can come up with from that experience. Thanks once again for your clear and concise way of teaching. BTW , I would love to see more than your hands while you are teaching, I have no criticism about the way you present the video, but feel we are watching a friend and would love to see your pretty face. Great. Bye. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Tribal Canes

I have yet to see a tutorial that doesn’t interest and inform me in some way or another! Thank you so much for being you. ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Bezels for Polymer Jewelry

Whatever will I do come Friday?????? I always look forward to your tuts – I guess I’ll just have to look over some of your back issues to keep my creative juices flowing until next Friday! ~Hobokenmary >> This comment was originally posted here: No Polymer Clay Tutorial This Week

Just finished watching the Zebra tut. Awesome!! I can see why you warned us that it is more challenging than one would think. This is one of those that I will try the first time in front of the computer. I just love that I can do that – watch a step, pause the video, try the step, watch the step again after I screw it up, try the step again, etc. etc. etc. Thanks, Cindy and Doug for my next learning opportunity. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Animal Print Video

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Fresh Turned Soil ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Butterfly Garden > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: Express Yourself with Mixed-Media Polymer Clay Art Sheets

Cindy. You give so much of yourself, and you deserve so much praise and kudos!!!  Your blog is so very helpful and inspiring to me. YOU, are the reason I am so interested in polymer clay, because you let me see that I really can do it too! Thank YOU a million times over! ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Jewelry

Hi Cindy, I just recently discovered your web site and I couldn’t be more excited. I have always dabbled in artistic projects but just discovered polymer clay a few years ago and fell in love with the medium. I bought a few books, which I’m crazy about but nothing compares to your wonderful tutorials. What an incredible way to learn and what a generous soul you are for sharing your wisdom and incredible talent. I get so excited every time I get your emails and almost get overwhelmed because there are so many techniques and projects I want to experiment with!! LOL. Again, thank you for all that you do and share with the rest of the artists in the world. It is greatly appreciated. All the best. ~Jonathon-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Image Transfer To Polymer Clay

Hey Cindy (otherwise known as the mother theresa of polymer clay…lol!) wow… how great to find your website!! I have been stumbling around in the dark… excited yet frustrated. Now I will just be excited with all this info and help on your very high quality site! THANK YOU!! ~Peggie-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Finishes

Thank you for your help, I really like your website; it is one of the only helpful online resources for artistic-typed polymer (no phony baloney stuff). ~Laura-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools Techniques Instructions

Cindy you make it seem that creating canes can be so effortless. I love what you do, and how you put into words the instruction for others to follow. I love the colors of flowers in nature too, and I think that those colors in that one flower in this post are amazing. Colors are always inspiring, but your videos and instruction really make me want to think outside the box. Thanks! ~Andrea-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

I have an Amazon Kindle and when I can’t sleep, I turn it on and browse your polymer clay blog via Bloglines, where I’ve added it to my list of blogs. My husband knows so much about polymer clay now, because I’m constantly relaying what I’ve learned. :D I made my very first set of beads over the weekend, from a cane. Oh. My. Gosh. How do you spell “addicted”? I used three layers: black/white/silver. I’m in the process of making a bracelet. You have inspired me to really dive into this. Wow. It’s a creative blast! ~Bonnie-B >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make Pendants

Hi Cindy, I really enjoyed the video. You have taught me so many things in such a short time since I have subscribed to you. Thanks again for all your instruction, you are such a great teacher and you cover all bases as you teach. ~Ifama-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Inclusions

Thanks very much for the bonus videos. This site has turned out to be like a friend who shares my interests. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Sand Polymer Clay Beads

Oh Grace, Kat was so right this is such a friendly group of people and I also hope you can join and soon. You don’t want to miss out on a moment of learning here. Cindy and her husband Doug are a Dream Team and give their all and ask so little in return. So much for so very little. Not a selfish bone in this couples bodies. They know so much and share it all with us. If you have a question I promise you someone here will answer it for you. Everyone is so friendly. We are one big happy clay family. I for one am so grateful I found this group the only regret I have is I didn’t join the minute I found it. Wow Ethiopia how wonderful to be able to visit with people from all over the world and all have one thing in common well maybe 2 for me. The love for clay and the love for this clay family. Hope to hear much more from you in the very near future. Uuuuuggggs (the painless hug). ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Large Polymer Clay Beads

Love this article on mixing colors.  I am brand new in polymer clay (not just mixing but polymer clay in general). I have been totally confused and not sure at all about what I am doing with it.  Just reading this color mixing, to me, has been like finding a treasure chest!  How creative and artistic you must be, to be able to figure out these color combinations.  I only hope I will have the gift of combining and knowing how to figure out the ‘right recipe’ for this fun stuff! Thanks. ~Karen-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Mixing

Thanks for all the good information – I’ve had trouble trying to get Jones foils to adhere – will now give it another “shot”. Keep up the good work. ~JJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Jones Tones Foil Paper

Fascinating!!  Where do I get an extruder?  I have so much to learn!!! Cindy, I like your theory that nothing bad can happen if you’re busy making canes and beads!!  I think you are absolutely right! ~Marsha-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Beads

Thankx for answering very quickly…I think I read on another post somewhere that you were ’super woman’ or something similar!!! I whole heartedly agree!!! Thankx again, I am off to purchase the video series… and I will post off of each one…:0) YIPPEE….I can’t wait to get started. ~Pamela-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Fimo Cane Slices

Thanks for the video. I love your videos and PC color recipes; you are very knowledgeable and a very good instructor. I have used PC in the past but am just recently getting more serious about this wonderful product. Thanks for all of your inspiring info. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polyclay Reader Survey

Hello Cindy, I really have enjoyed your site so much. I found it by a happy chance of luck!! I have learned so much already that I have picked my clay back up and started to follow recipes and projects with your very explanatory videos. Thanks again for the hard work you put in to pass on your talent. ~Debi-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials on Video

I truly enjoy your methods of teaching immensely, and you are so (NOT) intimidating as you bring a person through step by step. This is a blessing in disguise to a majority of us, especially when you are my age (64). Thank you for your Patience, and also for your Great Work!!!! Your beads are gorgeous, and have to try some marbling too. They make gorgeous round disks!  Will have to do some experimenting with my clay, and check around for some of the goodies you were using.  For myself, being an artist is such a Blessing, and it has encouraged me through some difficult times. It is great therapy!! Thanks again!! ~Diana-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Photo Transfer Tutorial for Polymer Clay

Great advice Cindy! As always, your experience and tips are not only helpful, but positive and uplifting. ~Tina-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Home Based Jewelry Business

I love your website and want you to know how much you have helped me.  I am a newbie and would still be lost without your lessons.  I think that charging for the website is only fair and you are doing all the work and I am benefiting from it.  I am always willing to pay a fair price for lessons that help me become smarter or more efficient. Thank you for hosting your site. ~Elle-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Mixing Polymer Clay Colors

I am so excited about the library. I spent most of the morning checking out back videos. I feel the money for the Charter membership was well spent. The site is great. ~Lynn-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutor Library

Thanks so much for your wonderful web sight. I would have been lost had I not found you here. I have learned so very much. My polymer clay crafting arsenal is growing by leaps and bounds – I have an addiction to polymer clay I think! And I love it :) ~Laura-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Custom Beaded Lanyard

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Cranberry Bog ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Meadow Mist > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: Using Tiny Cookie Cutters To Make Simple Polymer Clay Canes

Wow! This is soooooo cool! Cindy, I can hardly wait to get your beads – I’m in a slight state of shock of winning these – I always hope to win, but until now I never have … I recognize most of these beads from the tutorials. It is going to be extra great to have the ‘real’ finished product to guide me in my attempts … I still get butterflies in my stomach when I realize that I actually won this fabulous collection of beads! ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutor Beads

Thank you once again Cindy! I have been playing around with the idea of posting images on the internet for some time, but have been fiddling around and felt no great urge to work out how to set something up since I wanted to dedicate all my free time to polymer… then along came “Phase 3″ of your bead give away contest!  I am now the proud owner of a little blog and have also learnt how to do links thanks to your helpful input. This is great fun! ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutor Bead Giveaway (Phase 3)

I wouldn’t have tried the watercolour beads if it hadn’t been for the competition, and I love those now. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Give Away

If you decide you want to become a member at Cindy’s polymer clay tutor library, it’s only $9.95 for 3 months! You get 12 brand-new videos, and even more color recipes. It’s an incredible deal. I used to wander around this blog, looking and reading, but I didn’t join. Once I finally did, though, I was so mad at myself for waiting! I missed out on a lot of tut’s that I could’ve seen for less than a buck! Anyway, at least I’m a member now, and it’s really cool. Members can participate in contests like the one going on now, where you can submit photos of your work. Cindy spotlights the photos and members are eligible to win a set of beads made by Cindy! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: CraftSmart Polymer Clay

Whoever wins this contest will be lucky indeed! As so many have said already, though, this is one of those opportunities where everyone who participated won – I can’t tell you how many times I have gone back to the photos. I am richer for having seen how my “classmates” interpreted what Cindy has given us. Thank you all. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest

I am drooling!!!! I wish I did not have to go to my Day Job today. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Win Some Polymer Clay Beads

The first time I made clay beads before signing up with a membership to your videos, I just took some clay rolled it into beads, baked and buffed them a bit. I had absolutely no idea of the whole process. I made a necklace and it looked alright but when I look at it now compared to the beads I submitted to the recent bead giveaway contest, gosh – what a difference! ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Crackled Ink Technique

This is so cool! Thanks Cindy! I just love this website… I feel as if I’ve joined a big polymer clay family with all the comments and advice received in your blogs! ~Hobokenmary >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest (Phase 2)

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 Bead Giveaway

Cindy and Doug, thanks so much for taking the time to design a fun way for folks here to showcase their wonderful work. I know it takes a lot of time to get all on board with formats set and working, but, once that’s done, then it’s just a glorious picture share for all of us to oogle either here, or on Facebook. And an inspiration for us to create and challenge ourselves, which itself is a great way to show the results of learning new techniques here. I love it. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Facebook Polymer Clay Contest

Beautiful pieces of work everyone! Can’t wait to see more pictures. Thanks Cindy for your hard work on coming up with some great tutorials. And this is such a great way to show what everyone else is doing with the tutorials. All, I can say is that I am glad to be included with this talented bunch of artists! Wishing everybody the best of luck! ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest

Bead Giveaway Winner: @Lupe Meter – Congratulations! You lucky gal, I have this feeling you are going to love each and every one of Cindy’s beads… *big smile* Way to go! @Cindy, thanks so much for having the contest! It got me even more excited about polymer clay and now I can’t wait to see what we get to do for the next contest…!!! @Everyone – What beautiful work you all turned in, you’ve all inspired me. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – this community of clay artists rocks and I’m so very proud to be a part of it!!! Clay On, ~Lisa-W  //  Congratulations Lupe, enjoy your prize. It was a wonderful experience with so many inspirations to keep us all moving and improving. Thanks to Cindy and Doug, you’re the BEST. ~Joyce-M  //  Congratulations Lupe  – you’re so lucky.  Please do take a photo and enjoy creating beautiful jewelery.  Congratulations to all of you who entered this contest with your beautiful creations.  We have all learned from each other and found friends. Cindy and Doug, thank you so much too for the incredible videos, teaching and sharing your time and talent. God bless everyone! ~Cheryl-H  //  Congratulations Lupe.  Want to share any of those beads? LOL. Thanks, Cindy, for a fun project. I am now motivated to try every project you teach us. Looking for another challenge. ~Loretta-C  //  WOW!!!!!!!!Lupe, congratulations!!!!!!  You must be so excited!!!!! Enjoy all of Cindy’s  beautiful creations. Now you can see right up front how everything is made. I know you will treasure them. I feel like I was a winner, too. I learned soooo much. I made four tutorials, emailed them to Cindy, got my picture up on the blog and uploaded pictures on Facebook. All of this was  for the first time. I have Cindy, Doug, and Phaedrakat to Thank!!!!!! I couldn’t have done it without them. Phaedrakat helped me so much that I feel like I’ve known her forever. A special THANKS to Phaedrakat for spending so much time helping me. This was really so much fun, seeing everyone’s work and everyone talking to each other. I love this place!!!!!!! Cindy and Doug take a deep breath and relax, plus  feel proud for all that you both have created. Thank you so much everyone. Luv Honey. ~Helen-S  //  Again, congratulations, Lupe!  I think if we are each honest with ourselves we are all just a tad jealous (as a couple of you have actually said), but at the same time we can congratulate ourselves on the growth and accomplishments that came about in us because Cindy initiated this contest.  And we can congratulate Cindy for it has been a great success.  We must each bookmark the entry page … if we ever need additional inspiration, all these wonderful entries will certainly provide it!  Thank you each and everyone! ~Carolyn-F // I don’t see a comment from Lupe yet – does she know that she’s won? If not, this is going to be a huge surprise! I’m so very happy for her, and of course I’m jealous, too. But I think she’s very deserving. Her pieces are beautiful, and she was very good about answering questions about her work. (She might have made Helen Breil a sale or two on texture plates, too.) She was also quick to complement others. I think everyone did a tremendous job – with their creations, with the compliments to each other, and by providing inspiration to all of us! Thanks Cindy and Doug, for a fabulous contest, and for an opportunity to get to know each other better through art! ~Phaedrakat // ~Various Members >> These comments were originally posted here: Polymer Clay Winner Lupe Meter

I have to say, this contest is the coolest thing ever! I’m really excited about it – I think everyone’s a winner because we all got to show off something pretty, and got tons of inspiration and pleasure from everyone else’s work. Yay!! :) ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: 42 More Polymer Clay Photo Entries

GREAT JOB Silverleaf and everyone else who has been working so hard to enter this contest. Most of all, SUPER JOB CINDY for showing all of us how this can be done. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Contest

Very cool – it’s all in one place! I’m so glad that the Facebook gallery is filling up with such beautiful pieces, too. Cindy must be so proud of what her students can do! It’s very inspirational. Congrat’s everyone! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Facebook Polymer Clay Photo Gallery

Cindy: you just pull it all together in such a brilliant way and with such apparent ease. It thrills me to part of anything you do since you really do it SO well. I am really looking forward to visiting all the “Cindy inspirated” sites! ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest Entries

WOW!!! I loved the treasure hunt and I bet the Pacific Salmon color will be beautiful. ~Darinda-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Treasure Hunt Contest

What a thrill to be able to see slideshows of all your work close up! Thank you all so much for contributing! Just love this site. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Contest

6 out of 10 for me too!….I learned something through this little quiz…so that is a good thing!! ~Kam-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Brands

Before I even came to the blog today I wondered if you would try to April Fools us. You would have to try some other trick Cindy we know better. I don’t for a minute think anyone would ever try to get rid of you either. You should of tried something like upping our fees. We all know you deserve more than what we are paying you each month. I sure would like to know what pamagela said in Italian. All fooling set aside, I for one am happy you are hooked on PC and even happier you share your love for it with all of us. April fools around my house is kind of blah now that the kids are all grown and out of the house. It used to be a watch out look and see who is going to pull the best one this year. Oh how I miss those days. All of you with young ones enjoy each and every moment and April Fools you have left. Have a happy and safe April Fools everyone. Uuuuuugggggs to all. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay April Fools

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Mossy Pathway ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Dew Drops > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: Using Your Polymer Clay Beads To Make Simple Wire Wrapped Rings

Your recipes for different colors are priceless and such a time saver. I took index cards, printed the color and recipe on them then glued a baked sample on the card. Now when I need that just so color, I can just find it on my index card and whip it up with out the waste and mistakes of finding just what one I need. Fantastic!! Thanks. ~Yvonne-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Colors

Cindy, Here you are inspiring me and boosting my confidence again! I admire how you can take us through your thought process and break down what you see in the photo. For example you describe the Skinner blend-like color transitions and how the black slashes “bridge” the colors. I feel like you’re teaching me to “paint” with clay. Having never taken any art classes, I imagine that this is the way an art teacher engages students in beginning to see the world in a more nuanced way – a way in which recreating nature in art becomes a possibility through understanding and being able to dissect what one is seeing! ~Kimberlee-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

An interesting thing has gradually been happening to me over the past 6 months, since I joined Cindy’s group. I’m beginning to appreciate colors that I always disliked before. This is something that never happened to me in over 20 years of decorative painting! I think it’s because of the way that Cindy groups the four colors together in such a pleasing combination. This palette is a good example. I’ve always preferred greens with less yellow and more blue in them, and brown has never moved me. Yet here are four of the colors I would not have used in the past, yet I’m thinking about how I can use them in my jewelry. Wow. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Marsh Reeds Palette

Hi Cindy. I just love the way you described each of these colors. I felt so inspired after reading it. You are unbelievable and so talented in so many diff rent things. ~Helen-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Premo Clay Color Recipes

Cindy, I just love the way your color pallets are based on nature – God’s natural color combinations.  We really can’t improve on that, but you do a superb job of capturing the colors that we might not really notice otherwise.  Thank you so much! ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Alpine Lichen Palette

Your teardrop method of blending is just too simple. I like the idea that you only need to use a small portion of clay to test out color combinations. Thank-you! ~Barb-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Tear Drop Blend

I love how you share these photos that give you your inspiration. I know this tree as the Mighty Madrone. It is a gorgeous tree, can be a messy one, very much like the peppercorn tree of California. I live south of you in Washington State on the Olympic Peninsula. ~Illaya-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Arbutus Tree Palette

What a great idea!  This palette is absolutely beautiful. This is a very fun way to get inspired after the long cold winter. Flowers! Can’t wait to try them in some beads. ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Curiosity Cactus Palette

Love this palette Cindy! I like to work in these color ranges a lot, so these recipes will come in handy. I like these flowers too, and brought some back to my own garden to grow my own supply. I use them in summer flower arrangements all the time. I like the pods at the base especially. They would make a cool complimentary bead on a necklace of flowers in this colorway, don’t you think? XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

Thank you all for your comments. I am glad you all like my recipes and would love to see what you do with these colors! Cindy, thanks for posting these and having such a great site!! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpey III Clay Color Recipes

Stunning, that’s all I can say. Orange is my favorite to begin with. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Coral Polymer Clay Colors

Had some beads but I had no idea what to put with them these colours are just perfect. Cindy you’re a genius. ~Josie-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Clay Color Recipes

I love these colour recipes Cindy. And I love being able to think of an idea involving different colours and knowing I’ll most likely find exactly how to make it in the library. Thanks. ~Aims >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Colors

Oooh, nice! I LOVE mixing colors, so this gives me more to play with! Now I have to get busy and start using all those cool colors!  Thanks! ~Darlene-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

Cindy, that tribal cane tutorial was awesome. I love those beads you made. I’m thinking turquoise, raw umber, ecru and alizarin crimson with the black. You get my mind going and I can’t get it to stop. Thanks again for a great video. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bohemian Jewelry

I’ve only been making beads out of clay for a couple of months, but I feel the videos in your Polymer Clay Beginners Course where just great for someone breaking into the craft. Some of the topics I had already gleaned from the Internet from various sources but it REALLY helped to have a high quality video to SHOW you up close and personal about the topics you discussed. I definitely feel the series is a bargain and would recommend it. I subscribed to your weekly videos and have made beads from many of the tutorials. I look forward to the new video that comes out each week. I’m just beginning to experiment with mixing colors, so I believe the recipe cards will come in really handy in the future as well. Keep up the fantastic work! ~June-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

WOW – Your inspiration not only comes across in my clay world but in my world of color too. I’m not very disciplined when it comes to making my own colors even though you have it all layed out for us. I am so inspired by this group of colors that I will try my best to use them in some of volume fourteen tutorial beads I will be sending in as soon as I am up to it. Once again, thank you for being you Cindy. You not only ROCK MY WORLD with creativity you COLOR MY WORLD. You definitely have inspired my inner me. Love and Uuuuugggggggs, ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Lakeside Color Palette

Always something exciting and beautiful to look forward to. Thanks for this month’s Johnny Jump up color palette Cindy. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Viola Palette Premo

I loved the inspired colour choice of Lime Margarita paired with the Leopard Cane tute, for those who felt like going wild – although the au naturel looked great too. ~Mary-U >> This comment was originally posted here: UV Resin Technique

Thank you so much Cindy and Doug for the beautiful, inspiring photos and color recipes. I love taking photos of nature myself and my family kind of get tired of me stopping along the way. This is a beautiful, soft palette. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Purple Wallflower Palette

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Cool!!!! I’m going to order the micromesh pads right after leaving this comment. Thank you Cindy and Doug for being our research department for new products, just as you’ve made the mistakes so we don’t have to, which saves us money on clay, your researching of anything new that could be beneficial to us and make our projects easier is SO much appreciated. Thank you SO very much. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Micro Mesh Abrasives

I just got my Lortone this evening. I popped my beads in with the smallest river rock I could find at the store (sorted for light color and smoothness), threw in a few squares of wet/dry sandpaper, and maybe like 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water for about 4 hours. I know you guys keep saying nothing beats a hand-sanding but I know MY hand-sanded beads never looked half this amazing. 20 seconds of polishing with my dremel and I have the nicest looking bead I’ve ever created. I used to spend 15 minutes to a half hour on a focal bead. I just cut that time down to 30 seconds of hands-on work. THANK YOU LORTONE and thank all you guys for your excellent tips and suggestions. ~Vladeska >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

I love looking at all the pretty beads people have made. Before I even started making beads and before I became interested in polymer clay I LOVED looking at beads and feeling beads and playing with beads. I didn’t make jewelry, I didn’t even wear jewelry but I loved beads. I would go looking at beads with my mom and I couldn’t wait to get home and start touching the beads. Now I just want to touch these beads that you and your site inspired! You let your light shine on us and I am so grateful! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Photos

I must say, careful sanding and buffing is way better than sanding and Future-ing. Cannot get over how nice my Jupiter pendants turned out… and the lentils, and the mica shift pendants… I was busy this week. ~Katie-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Shiny Polymer Clay

Well it just shows how great this site is, doesn’t it? A few suggestions from “Cindy’s Girls and Guys” and Cherie manages to create some beautiful faux stone beads! I love how everyone’s so happy to share their expertise and ideas and experiences to make us all better clayers. Keep it up, everyone! They look awesome Cherie, can’t wait to see them when they’re sanded and polished! :) ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Unakite

Koolbraider: I love your enthusiasm! Have you already made some of this jade? The way you’re talking about the sanding… I know it makes all the difference, but I sure hate to do it! I guess I’m lazy, but it is hard work. Still, when I get to the buffing stage, and that shine comes up? Whew, that’s when you know it’s all worth it! Actually, I don’t mind pendants and larger items. It’s the round, little beads that drive me crazy. I need to get a rock tumbler, then my problems will be solved (well, some of them!) ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Jade

My LOVE of polymer clay has a lot to do with the incredible feel of the finished product. I tend to “pet” my finished works, and enjoy the silken feel, and this is only possible if it is sanded. ~Kody-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Sanding Polymer Clay Beads

The first time I made clay beads before signing up with a membership to your videos, I just took some clay rolled it into beads, baked and buffed them a bit. I had absolutely no idea of the whole process. I made a necklace and it looked alright but when I look at it now compared to the beads I submitted to the recent bead giveaway contest, gosh – what a difference! ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Crackled Ink Technique

My first attempt at Jupiter beads looked worse than something a child would make in kindergarten. But once they were sanded and buffed they looked pretty darn good. Not sure what I will put with them but the are pretty cool looking. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Thank you cindy for the suggestion to paint the studio by sculpey glaze on the raw clay and bake it… it did make a difference… the finish is much harder and more durable. I am about to finish my first necklace… it’s going to be exciting! ~Peggie-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Best Polymer Clay Finishes

Wow, the drywall sandpaper is a new trick for me and a great tip. Thanks. ~Sue-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Baking Flay Polymer Clay Sheets

Faux agates… Another cracker Cindy, and it uses old canes too! I can’t wait to get started. Don’t you just love the magic moments when sanding and buffing this type of bead when it goes silky, then all the colours suddenly appear? Very satisfying. ~Judy-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Agates

I just finished sanding & buffing a couple of puffy beads. I love them. I was surprised at how easy it was to stretch the clay into the puffy shape. Thanks much for a great tutorial. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Hi Cindy, I have NEVER been good at mica shift. I normally screw it up by slicing too deep. Your technique made me like it a lot better. And MAN the sanding and buffing really makes the pattern pop. I am so excited. I am going to be a mica shift fool for a while. Attached are three of my first pendants I made from this technique. Thanks for showing me and the entire group a better way to do this fascinating technique. ~Kriss-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Mica Shift Video Tutorial

Cindy, I have been using micromesh for about a year, and have not yet needed to replace the pads. I absolutely love this product! I was lucky that a hardware store near me actually carries it. I bought it on a whim to see how it would do, and was surprised at how well it worked. ~Crystal-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Sanding with Micromesh Abrasives

Catalina Turquoise  – What a beautiful name! It’s great how you combined techniques and came up with this beautiful stone. It’s also wonderful not to have to sand it. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Turquoise

Hi Cindy and all,  just watched the Resin Video. Very interesting. Great to see some one who knows how to do it , makes one feel not so afraid to try it.  It is certainly a lovely finish to a project. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay UV Resin Tutorial

Peggy, you’re such a sweetie to offer to mail Bake and Bond to people. You’re a lovely person. Always so upbeat and cheerful, too! I wish you luck with sanding your opals in the tumbler. There has to be some way to make the process easier for you. You deserve some gorgeous opals without hurting yourself further! Let us know how the tumbling media works for you. ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Opals

Kat, I needed the advice about not using Future on unsanded beads when I made my first 2 big batches of beads. I can see every little ridge from my finger tips perfectly! Of course, I didn’t even know about this site then, dog-gone it. Now I’m trying to play catch-up, LOL! ~Tanya-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Wet Sanding Polymer Clay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hello Cindy, early this year I decided to have a go at playing with polymer clay, just for fun. So I purchased your Polymer Clay Beginners Course. Previously I’d made and sold jewellery made from paper and semi-precious stones. NOW I am making and selling my polymer clay jewellery!!!! Without subscribing to your course it would never have happened. I make and sell my polyclay jewellery to raise funds for charity. Without your help, tutelage and inspiration that too would not have happened. So…. THANK YOU, THANK Y0U, THANK YOU!!!!! Sincerest thanks to you. ~Elizabeth-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Agate Video Tutorial

I’ve only been making beads out of clay for a couple of months, but I feel the videos in your Polymer Clay Beginners Course where just great for someone breaking into the craft. Some of the topics I had already gleaned from the Internet from various sources but it REALLY helped to have a high quality video to SHOW you up close and personal about the topics you discussed. I definitely feel the series is a bargain and would recommend it. I subscribed to your weekly videos and have made beads from many of the tutorials. I look forward to the new video that comes out each week. I’m just beginning to experiment with mixing colors, so I believe the recipe cards will come in really handy as well. Keep up the fantastic work! ~June-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Hi Cindy, Your “Polymer Clay Bead Making for Beginners Course” is exceptional. I can’t agree more with all those who have said what a great teacher you are. And the presentation of the material you cover is easy to understand. The lighting in your studio is beyond professional. I have tried to learn another subject through TV video and the quality you have just wasn’t there. So I have an experience to compare to and you have it all. I have learned so much and now the fun begins to be able to play with the clay and make things happen. Of course I will need to refer to the tuts and their being available 24/7 is such a plus, no waiting for the class to begin, it is only a click away.  Also, your video library has so much more and I’m excited about trying out the recipe cards. It is difficult at times to come away from your blog. All these artists who willingly share their talents also are wonderful. Its like an extended family in the clay world. Sometime I hope to be able to contribute an experience but for now I will be there with questions as I share this experience with my twin granddaughters who will spend their summer vacation here in sunny Florida. Thank you, Cindy. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Making

Hi Cindy -  I just wanted to say that I would have never even started polymer claying if I hadn’t taken your beginning Tutorial class. I had no idea where to start. The price was incredibly low! Michael’s offers no classes in my area (suburban Chicago, IL) and even if they did, they would not begin to include all the information you teach in your Tutorials. I learned everything I needed to know to get started. Then I wasn’t afraid to dig in and GO! The videos are very clear and concise and you presented them so well that I know exactly what to do. I have since purchased many books (second hand from Amazon marketplace) and their instructions are very unclear, although I have been able to learn and see many new things from them. But your instructions are A#1! And your price is unbelievable! Thank you Cindy, for providing such wonderful tutorials!  I learned so much and I have since purchased almost all of the back issues of the library videos and have joined the club too! I continue to learn everyday and play with the clay almost every day. ~Coberue-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Sorry it’s taken so long to get back to you. The course is brilliant, I don’t see how you could make it better. I feel I have my own private tutor in the room with me. Your instructions are clear and concise. Thank god for the day I found your site. Thanks for your support. ~Josie-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Raku Beads

Hi Cindy! Taking your course definitely showed me how much I don’t know about polymer clay. Being a complete newbie, I found every video extremely helpful. Before I had no idea about different brands, how to make even size beads, how to not get fingerprints, I didn’t even know beads needed to be sanded and finished. Until I get further into my bead making, I can’t think of a thing to add… Except I am anxiously waiting for your cane making video series! ~Joyce-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

Cindy – It took me awhile to go through all of the many videos in your beginners course, and I found them very helpful. I know I shall go back to it frequently to refresh my memory. It does really help to see exactly how things are done. Thank you. ~Christine-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

I’d like to share my thoughts about the Beginners Course. Bear in mind I haven’t actually done anything with the clay yet. Firstly, the videos got me really excited about polymer clay, in a way that the books I have, never did. Secondly, I wish I’d seen your videos before I purchased all of the Sculpey I have lying around from years past. I had some Premo but a lot more Sculpey. Also, I liked your tip about buying just a few colors and mixing my own, since space is at a premium in my studio. The video tips have allowed me to purchase just what I need to get started, without wasting a lot of time and money on trying various products for myself. I like your emphasis on a quality product. I think that’s what’s been missing from the experience I’ve had with polymer clay, whether in books or pieces I’ve seen. I have high standards for my jewelry and I think that the lengthy sanding is where most people don’t seem to go. ~Carole-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Mixing Polymer Clay Colors

Cindy, I have enjoyed all your bead making beginners course and the subsequent videos on sanding and sharpening of blades. I like your info so much I signed up today for your Polymer Clay Tutor Library. ~Carolyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

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 this 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

May I say how very much I like your videos. Your style of explaining and the speed at which you explain is perfect for me. So, as a “newbie” and having recently watch the beginner’s course, I think that it is just right. ~Doug-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Ideas

Cindy when I first got interested in polymer clay I saw a Carol Duvall show on TV with Donna Kato. I was so in love with that show. I bought a bunch of clay on Ebay and a few tools and a pasta machine. I knew I had to have the machine because of my hand and wrists. I got everything ready and I was like a deer in headlights. Left it out for a week then put it up and did not get it out again for over a year. Now that is just plain silly. At the time I had been working with wood and found my comfort zone so that is what I returned to. Then I came across Polymer Cafe magazine and started watching Carol Duvall again and just jumped in. Was it great no. But my grandkids loved it so I stuck with it and fell more and more in love each day. I can truly say I didn’t get comfortable with it till I joined your sight and bought the beginners course and all the back Videos. I go through what most everyone else does every time I make something. There is no worse critic for your own work then yourself. But I have learned perfect or not I am having way too much fun and that is what the most important thing is for me. I learn more everyday with your videos and blog. I read and reread, I watch and re watch and learn something new every time. I am totally mesmerized with your talent and you. Once again Thank you for being YOU!!!!!!!! ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay

Having a box load of any type of art collected or made over the years is a treasure, like finding great sea glass on a beach and adding it to the jar. For me, the best thing about this site has been that it’s provoked me to “start over” and relearn skills and tasks. The tutorials and sites here have been incredibly informative and well worth the cost. Taking the bead making course from scratch, then, forcing myself to use the new methods Cindy demonstrates and not revert back has been a challenge and has dramatically increased my enjoyment of the process as well as seeing a lot of progress in my capabilities. So many times we can get “locked in” to where we are, and forget that lot’s of life is about the achievement of positive change.  My Dad grew tired of my petulance in childhood, and began responding simply, “then, change it.” (or shut UP, lol). It instilled a deep “can do” attitude, that I think Cindy exemplifies perfectly. ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Learning

Hi Cindy, I just wanted to say I am so glad I decided to buy your beginners course. I love modeling flowers and had bought some clay and made a few beads myself before I signed up with you. I learned so much from the videos each week but I found that I needed to get to the basics. There was so much I did not know. I could have experimented and found out a few things after the mistakes but this saved me time and clay. I learned about storing clay correctly and rolling perfectly round beads. A friend of mine commented on how nice and round my beads were! The video on making holes and enlarging holes was priceless because I had a problem with that I’m not perfect yet but I now know I’m doing it right. I can also make holes after the bead is baked which I did not know before. I enjoyed the cane videos – the bulls eye and jelly roll and checkerboard. I also learned how to make a nice beveled edge pendant; I had made a flat pendant and rolled it up because I was not satisfied with the edge. So thank you for all those wonderful videos too and sharing all of your knowledge. You are just awesome! I hope you will continue having those videos coming for a long, long while. I look forward to them all. PS: Thank you for the bonus videos too. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Kaleidoscope Canes

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

Hi Cindy, Your lessons in the Polymer Clay Beginners Course have inspired me to try something totally new. Yes, I have been a beginner all the way. And you have walked me through with your lessons and I’m thankful you have made this all possible. I think the short video classes give the brain enough time to load up and try it out. I would highly recommend these classes to others so they can make beads instead of trying to learn by mistakes. Keep on, keeping on. Thank You! ~Holly-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest

Cindy, Your polymer clay fundamentals course was well worth the price. I got some good ideas… like the saran wrap for making beveled edges. This improved my polymer clay buttons immensely! I loved the bonus videos. And I also liked you’re info on mixing colors. Very interesting how different brands mix differently. I’m always trying to think of new ideas, no matter what materials. I found these really striking fabrics and I wanted a way to make them look different from other pillows. Here’s some photos of my work. Thanks. ~Joan-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Buttons

Wanted to let you know that your Polymer Clay Beginners Course is very informative… a lot is basics but still those basics are very important to get a product that is a lasting one. As with all your videos, very concise with no frills and time consuming talk that is just not necessary. I do love your videos. ~Cherie-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Library

Great idea Peggy! I belong to the NYC Polymer Clay Guild and at last month’s meeting, I talked about Cindy and her Polymer Clay Tutor. As a matter of fact, another guild member also subscribes to this website. It is so easy to promote Cindy. Her course is extremely informative and her weekly newsletters are chock full of great ideas and tips! Like I always say when I get together with my girlfriends “Happy Happy Joy Joy”!!!! Thanks again Cindy! ~Hobokenmary >> This comment was originally posted here: Leopard and Zebra Canes

Dear Cindy, Just want to say that I found your  beginners clay course to be not only be helpful, but quite encouraging as well. I really just need someone to show me and let me try for myself. I like that I can go back and review anytime, day or night. I also like the idea of a library. Thanks for the opportunity to learn polymer clay! ~Laurie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Library

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Horsetail ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Prairie Grasses > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: A Fast, Simple and Easy Technique for Making Faux Dichroic Glass

I can’t wait to have a go at this extruder flower cane – you make it look so easy! Many thanks for yet another wonderful technique so clearly explained. ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Extruder Flower Mod Canes

Wow! This is terrific! They did an amazing job! Polymer clay is so fitting for all ages. I hope this makes their self confidence fly high! You do have the best job in the world!! :) ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted here: Special Needs Children and Polymer Clay

Oh, I’m feeling like Lucy in the chocolate factory – how’s that for an old TV reference! I want to do everything Cindy teaches us and the ideas of all the things I want to make are jumping around in my head. I can’t keep up!!! I have never been so creative before in my life and I thank Cindy for all that inspiration. I have three grandnieces under the age of 6 and I think it would be very cute to make buttons to decorate matching T-shirts for them. I wish I had known how to make clay buttons when I used to sew my own clothes. @Cindy – I was asked to do a presentation for my local Arts Guild next week. They thought I would do another painting presentation, but I decided to do my presentation on polymer clay basics instead. You’ve given me confidence to take this on. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Buttons

So many little (maybe even not so little) girls I know would love these popcorn earrings and I’d really like to see Cindy’s technique for this cane. What a brain that woman has – she could just about rule the world! Love the wire wrapped agate rings too. So much to learn. Rock on, Cindy! ~Mary-U >> This comment was originally posted here: Popcorn Polymer Clay Earrings

AMAZED again, your mind probably never stops spinning. Where do you come up with these great ideas. I bet you were a blast as a kid to play with. Imagination creates the most fun for children. I am going to have to put my mind to work to see what I can come up with for my grandkids. They are too young for Harry Potter at least the youngest. But I can take a children’s book with a different topic and come up with something. My Grandaughter (6) loves anything to do with Disney Princesses and my Grandson (3) loves Dinosaurs. I’m going to give myself a challenge to come up with something for Christmas. Let you know later what it is. Thanks again Cindy for giving me some much needed motivation. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Harry Potter Polymer Clay

Thanks, Cindy, for some very good information about working with kids and polymer clay. I have 7 nieces and nephews, and they are pretty fascinated with my work (now that I have got it all out of the storage boxes again.) We’ve only had a couple of “play” sessions so far, but you are right about so many things in this article. It’s amazing how creative they are — my 7-year old niece “invented” a fantastic surface technique just by playing around. I plan to use it for my own creations, as well. I should soon have a good permanent work area set up. Then I will use your advice above and let the kids teach me some new techniques! ;-) Thanks again! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Kids Craft Projects

I started making jewelry when I retired a few years ago. Then I “found” polymer clay and decided I wanted to make my own beads. I do sell my jewelry to friends so I want it to be extra nice. I just joined and subscribed to your blog and am hoping to learn how to make more  “sellable” beads and jewelry. I still have a lot to learn but am enjoying it so far. I would like to make simple but pretty beads. ~Maureen-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Beads

The faux pebble beads are a great addition to all your other ideas, Cindy. I think the granddaughters will have fun with this and why not a “pink” rock if they so choose? This also gives them an idea for later on or maybe even now to make for Dad to bring back to Texas in August. Wouldn’t he be impressed? Will have to think of something else in your repertoire for Mom. Going to be quite the summer vacation for them and me, Nana. Thanks, Cindy. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Dog Tags Jewelry for Boys

I have to let you know that right now making miniature food is great fun!!! Though I do not have a dollhouse, my 13-year-old daughter and her friends LOVE my mini food jewelry! And it’s not just the kids…I know of many people that look forward to my latest “recipes”.  It’s probably not something you wear everyday but great fun!!! ~Betty-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Miniature Polymer Clay

Cindy, that was a great idea, I have so many beads that I don’t know what to do with and don’t want to put them on something permanent. My niece in college will love this.  I’ll make her a couple of them on ribbons and send her beads to change out. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Interchangeable Focal Bead Pendant

Count me in too! Glow in the dark – really cool. I know my teenager will love it too. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Jellyroll Cane with a Psychedelic Twist

I shall stand on the patio in the dark just for the shear fun of it and glow;  good job we don’t have close neighbors can’t wait for Friday. Ooohh I wonder why I keep wishing the days away at my age I should not do that,  lol. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Glowing Jellyroll Cane

I would love to learn this puffy bead technique! My 9 year old daughter loves to watch the videos with me, and I know she will love these too! They just look FUN! If there are any special supplies we may need for upcoming tutorials, it would be great if you could let us know ahead of time, just like with the buffalo flakes. I got mine yesterday, and can’t wait to learn the faux opal. We are in the process of rearranging the rooms downstairs, and one of them is going to be my craft room!!! I am sooo excited, my very own place to work. ~Tiffany-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Hollow Polymer Clay “Puffy” Beads

These are delightful! My 14 year-old son was watching the tutorial with me and when it finished said that he couldn’t wait for me to have a go at this technique.. so off I go! ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Hollow Puffy Beads Video

I love to get the emails on a Friday, it is a real treat. A great start to the weekend! I always watch them straight away (luckily Friday morning is a quiet one at home with my daughter). My aim is to create jewellery pieces rather than just pretty polymer clay things and beads I keep in a box! Thanks to your variety of techniques, hopefully I will be able to combine some into interesting projects. Thanks. ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Spliced Flower Cane

Cindy; I just love the tute. When I went to pick up my G-kids I noticed that my daughter had johnny jump-ups. I was like oow… Cindy is doing a tute on those :) ~Brenda-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Johnny Jump-Up Pansy Cane

The mushroom pendant is very cute. I would love to learn how to make it, and so would my 9 year old daughter. You should see some of the things she has made with clay. She loves to watch your videos with me. We sit at the computer and each hold an ear bud to learn our new lesson. She has quite the knack for it. She does beading and string too. It’s fun to have her fresh look on things! ~Tiffany-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Mushroom Jewelry

Thanks again for adding another string to my learning curve you sure do make Fridays fun and these little shrooms will be a breeze to make for me and my grandaughters. They look so good. ~Carole-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpted Mushroom Bead Shape

Before Christmas I wanted to add to Rose-M’s comment about having so many beads etc. Your thoughts, Rose, hit home with me and I had planned that “after things settle down again” I need to revisit the techniques that have given me a challenge that I didn’t conquer. Not that something interesting didn’t happen but I moved on and now like you say, Cindy, when the need for that accomplished technique comes it will take that much longer to have the sense of accomplishment that a finished project always gives. I’ve told my granddaughters many times to “learn whatever you can now because you don’t know when you’ll need it later on”. Now I need to do the same in my clay world. It is all fun and rewarding so now I’ll enjoy the “happy accidents” (as artist Bob Ross would say) but stay with the technique to really make it mine before going on to something else. It’ll just take a mite longer to get to that something else but there will great satisfaction in mastering that new technique. Many thanks to you, Rose and Cindy, for putting more light on this subject. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lessons

This mushroom bead is going to be perfect for me to make with my niece when she visits this weekend! ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Mushroom Bead Video Tutorial

Well I didn’t get here on Christmas day but I still want to wish Jesus a Happy Birthday. I also want to wish Cindy and my clay family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.I am very thankful to Cindy for each and every blog I have read and video I have watched. I have been most touched by the book bead video. I used this video to make many Christmas gifts for family and friends. My grandchildren made book bead markers for their school teachers with the initial stamps and the cross stamp for their Sunday school teachers. My youngest grandchildren made the most book beads. My daughter their Mommy started out teaching deaf and hard of hearing students. Because of this sign language is big in their family. So we used the sign language letter stamps on Mommy and Daddy’s book mark beads. I received a wonderful gift from my husband – laptop computer. When I told my youngest Grandaughter who is 6 she said Momma we can have Cindy in the craft room with us now while we work on our clay. Before I had to watch the videos in my husbands den which does not have room for me to do my clay in there. Now I can just back the video up if I forget how something is done while I am working. This is a blessing for me. So watch out Cindy you will be spending 2010 with your favorite fan in my favorite room in the house. Thank you Cindy for all of everything you put into this wonderful clay family. Thank you for being you. God bless us all. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Family

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Marshes ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): Thorny Branch > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: See How The Paddle Shaped Rocker Beads Got Their Unique Name

I can’t wait to have a go at this extruder flower cane – you make it look so easy!  Many thanks for yet another wonderful technique so clearly explained. ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Extruder Flower Mod Canes

This has fast become one of the few things I must do every morning. Coffee, email, Cindy’s polymer clay site just to see what’s new… sometimes I don’t even do the email… just coffee and Cindy to calm my hectic whirlwind. Cindy Lietz’s talent, know-how and willingness to share it all, combined with this supportive, inquisitive group of artists, new and old makes an incredibly unique, enjoyable, need-to-have-in-my-life place. I can’t thank you all enough! Fabulous!!! Terribly interested to actually see how someone else makes a flower cane… especially you Cindy. Incredibly excited about the graffiti beads… trying to figure it out before tomorrow but just can’t seem to do it. I know that as soon as I see you do it, it will seem just so easy and I will smack my forehead and utter the proverbial “duh”. Until tomorrow! :) ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Graffiti Beads and Flower Canes

Wonderful tut Cindy. I have struggled to shave the top of mica shifts in the past, with not so good results. How did you think to curve the clay on a bottle? Wonderful! I am off to attempt it. Thanks. ~Claycass >> This comment was originally posted here: Mica Shift Technique

Hi everyone. I have finally managed to do the deep raku technique and I have sent the pics to Cindy. I was so chuffed that I did it again and made pendants and now I have made some more just to prove to myself that it wasn’t a fluke. Isn’t it wonderful the feeling of achievement when something turns out like it should. ~Carole-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway

Wow! What a fab technique video this week! I am another one who really looks forward to the Friday video, and as usual I am amazed by all the different things you can do with polymer clay. Thanks Cindy, and keep up the good work:) ~Rachel-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Crackled Gold Leaf

There you go making me want to do some more beads.. LOL and you make it look so dang easy. I will show you mine when I can get to them. ~Donna-I >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Calla Lily Beads

Cindy, I am excited too about the mica shift.  I have read about it and tentatively tried it but it will be great to see a video demonstrating it. Thanks for all your help and for always seeming to be able to read our minds. :) ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Mica Shift Polymer Clay

I love this, I got a couple books for one of my challenges and was wondering how they did it, now thanks to Cindy I know! ~Tina-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Book Beads

Thanks to you Cindy, I am now becoming obsessed with wire working. Just went out to a “real” jewelry/watchmaking supply place (felt like such a pro!) and purchased several different gauges of sterling silver wire. I’m making pendants with it. Even my, usually critical of my work, husband likes them :) ~Maria-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Calla Lily Beads

Since my supply of scrap clay seems to be multiplying like rabbits!!! I am always looking for cool ways to use them.  You can only use so much of the “mud” clay I get when I mix scrap clays together so this looks like a cool solution.  I’ll be waiting to see the video on Friday.  And since it’s a HOLIDAY (YEA!) I’ll be at home where I can check it out instead of here at work trying to get my polymer clay fix via the internet (BIG GRIN). ~Arlene-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Jupiter Planet Beads

Dear Cindy – again another fantastic method – can’t wait to try it. I have been crackling clay this week with the perfect pearls method. But yours is a much easier method and I think you have more control. Thank you again. ~Cara-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Raku

Polyana, I love the rustic handmade look of your beads..!!! I can’t decide which I like best – they are all so pretty! I can appreciate the extra effort that goes into working with Kato… I work with Kato also. :) Your canes are beautiful too!  Since I’ve only just become a member, I may have to buy the back issue with the raku instructions – you’re beads have made me even more interested!!! ~Lisa-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Raku Polymer Clay

Gold, Silver and Copper (you can also get Bronze) wire is cheap compared to buying the findings already made and you can make them look however you want. They are an important part of the jewelry and I love seeing any techniques I can. I think one video or a portion of video a month for metal work is a great idea. I’ve enjoyed the ones Cindy has done so far. ~Kathy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Findings for Polymer Clay Jewelry

The polymer clay stuff is great, but it’s also good to learn what to do with all those wonderful beads we’re making. I love the idea of your doing a video on this technique. I took a beginning class in wire working last summer, so I have the basics down, but seeing a video that refreshes what I learned would be very helpful. So yes, I vote for the video! ~Darlene-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Focal Bead Pendants

I have just finished three of Cindy’s little book beads they are so interesting to make. Now onto the next on my list mica shift beads uhmmm a challenge me thinks. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Creative Art

What a beautiful technique! That does look incredibly real – so glossy and gorgeous! I can’t wait to learn it. I have quite a few polymer clay books that show various inlays and fauxs, but I never tackled them. I’m so happy this will be in the February videos. I know Cindy will simplify this so that I will actually do it!  But first, Kaleidoscope Canes. Hehehe… ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Inlay Technique

Love your earrings. I began making earrings last summer & right away got into simple wire projects, so I’m torn about using video time to make ear wires. Selfishly I feel, been there, done that – they’re easy to learn on your own. But the unselfish part of me thinks you should if others want to see it because it is so easy & everyone should be able to make them if they wish. It’s really nice not to have to depend on what the stores sell. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Your Own Earwires

Finally, I know how to make “swirlies”! I’ve spent three years trying to do this on my own. Found this site and have spent the morning making great ones: crisp edges and real swirled colors. I found that I could keep track of the roundness of the lentil by watching the contact area between the clay and the clear acrylic. To make a round bead the moving, revolving shadow has to be the same all around while moving the acrylic square. ~Koolbraider >> This comment was originally posted here: Getting Lentil Beads to Swirl Properly

A great technique with a beautiful result, Catalina! I really like how you’ve taken aspects of quite differing techniques and combined them into something unique and your own. I also love faux stones, and can see how the components could be varied to give either more realistic or more stylized versions too. Many thanks for your generosity and for sharing your secret with us. :) ~Sue-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Turquoise

Phaedrakat and Jill – I absolutely agree with you. I have searched online too for a lanyard tute. I did find one but it wasn’t very clear with the steps at all. With Cindy’s tutorials you can go along with her every step. I think Cindy should give us what she thinks is best as I’m sure there will always be some who may not be so interested in a particular tutorial. Cindy is so talented and very professional and she would know what are good tutorials for us – what items would sell well etc. As her tutorials are so inexpensive, I feel she should teach us whatever she decides and has filmed for us. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Beaded Lanyards

REGULAR COLOR RECIPE (A): Straw ** B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE (B): California Poppy > Polymer Clay Tutorials Guest List VIDEO: Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Cane for Making Earrings and Pendants

Hi Cindy, I love Fridays and I love how easy to understand your videos are. You explain everything so well and the photography gets up really close so I can really see what you are doing. Thanks!!! ~Dorothy-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Video

I have now started actually using your videos instead of just enjoying watching them and I am really impressed with how easy they are to follow. There are so many little tips that you share that I am sure you wouldn’t get in a written tutorial. It is nice to be able to see you doing it so I know I can do it just like you (well I can try ;) ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Opal Bake and Bond Technique

To have a resource on tap for all those late night problems is amazing. I only have to refer to the back log of videos and I have the answer. What is even better about this library of video instruction is the price. I can’t believe it is so inexpensive. I would never discontinue this weekly service. Besides Cindy has this uncanny knack of taking a complex technique and simplifying it. Just look her take on the ’skinner’ blend! ~Cara-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Leopard Cane Tutorial

I agree with you 100%, Jill. It is so frustrating to try to find something online that gives you what you need. The videographers must not be viewing their own products. I’ve said it before “Doug and Cindy are Pros”. We’re so fortunate to have them. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Beaded Lanyards

Every set of videos just keeps getting better and better. I love Fridays. Thanks for everything you have taught me Cindy. Never a dull moment. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Projects

Cindy, I am excited about the new video tutorials especially the Lace and Ink Textures and the Tribal Canes! I can’t seem to give you enough thanks for putting them together for us each week. It requires a lot of work and dedication… so I agree with Elizabeth, you should get an award for Teacher of the year… of this decade! ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Library

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

Oh My! I’m getting so far behind. You just keep churning these wonderful videos out. I’ve been gone a few days but I’m determined to get caught up soon. Don’t quit! I’ll catch up!! LOL  Thanks Cindy! ~Lynda-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Love to see how to use silver spoons video. I used to hate rainy days but now I don’t mind at all I can spend many happy hours on your site. I don’t seem to have any trouble finding my way around and enjoy going back to the beginning and I learn something new every day. ~Josie-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Silverware Jewelry

Hi Sarah, If you’re trying to decide whether or not to join, you should do it sooner rather than later. When you become a member, you get four videos per month for about $3.32 (or less than a dollar each.) I waited a few months before I joined, and missed out on some great videos! Once a month is over, the videos go into the library. If you didn’t join, then you miss out on those videos, unless you go and buy the back issue for $9.95. (4 videos) It’s still a great price, but not as good as the same amount for 12 videos! I know I was very mad at myself knowing I wasted money by waiting. It’s such a great deal, and I’ve never been disappointed. I’m disabled, and on a fixed income; still, I find that it’s not too hard to pay $9.95 one time for 3 months of videos. Cindy doesn’t have the written tutorials on the website. Sometimes you can get an idea about how the projects are made, if you pay attention to what people are talking about. But it’s not the same as seeing the videos. It’s true that you can learn a lot by reading the articles and comments, but not really project-specific knowledge (or at least not those projects.) There are some project ideas that are talked about. And of course, you can learn lots of great information about how to work with polymer clay. Everyone is helpful and will help answer questions, but they can’t give step-by-step directions to Cindy’s video tutorials. Good luck, and I hope you can join! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Jellyroll Glow in the Dark Cane

Cindy’s video tutes always give me ah-ha moments. ~Katie-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Agate Video Tutorial

I vote YES! You are such a talented artist, and the fact that you are so giving in your teaching makes you even more special. So keep it comin’ Girl, I know I always learn something new from every lesson!!! ~Tiffany-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Metal Bezels for Polymer Jewelry

Hi Cindy, Love, Love, Love the this video. One question. Can these buttons be put on a shirt and put in the washing machine? Look so forward to Fridays when your new videos come out. Keep them coming. ~Maria-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Buttons

Hi Marsha – What a great idea your mirror tiles are, and so colourful too. The beveled edge  plastic wrap idea is such a good one as it does give a smooth finish to the item, and like you said, who knows when we would have known that other than following Cindy’s Videos. Your ideas of how you made the metal brackets is ingenious and well worth informing us on. Lots of info is out there, but with Cindy we get it all in one place in such an understandable and pleasant manner. Just sit back and watch these amazing videos. Better than going to the Video Rental Store, or even a Retreat, it comes to you in such a warm and personal way. I’m hooked! Love to see more of your nice work. Love XXX ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Mirror Frame Tiles

Cindy, this is a fabulous video. It’s just amazing how you put together the clay to make a flower petal – and what a lot of work you did on this one. Love it! @Catalina: My Art Director is a Yorkie named Daffney. I never thought to make things out of clay for her, but I might have to start! Oh, yes… buttons would be beautiful from this cane. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Pansy Cane Video

That was fun! Thanks Cindy! I bought a torch and all the supplies over a year ago after I took a class on metal clay. But then I “chickened out” when I was home by myself. I was afraid to use it. Everything is still in the shopping bag! Now after watching these videos and seeing how easy it looks and remembering all the safety tips I think I will DO IT!!! lol Thanks again Cindy. (But you are right…none of these videos look as clear or sound as good as yours do!) ~Maureen-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Jewelry Headpins

Hi Cindy, Love your site!. I’m really impressed with your approach and all the nifty tricks you have, like making a heart from a square! Awesome stuff! Thanks so much for your fast reply and help about how your videos work with my Hughes Internet service. That is fantastic news that videos use so little bandwidth! ~Christine-R >> This comment was originally posted here: UV Resin Technique

Now I know what I’ll be making this weekend. Cindy, your video shows so many great ideas!!! ~Hobokenmary >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Tute

Brilliant, love these mushrooms. Was doubtful until I saw the video but now I have to try it! ~Christine-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpted Mushroom Bead Shape

I loved this tutorial. The mushroom is so cute and you made it so simple, Cindy, like you do every teaching video. We’re all lucky to have such a wonderful teacher! ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Mushroom Bead Video Tutorial

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