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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:01:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am continuously impressed every Friday when a new tutorial comes out! As a complete newbie to polymer clay, I started out by purchasing Cindy’s beginner course. The amount of information jam packed into that course is priceless! I looked around my area for polymer clay courses, and was unable to find one for under [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />I am continuously impressed every Friday when a new tutorial comes out! As a complete newbie to polymer clay, I started out by purchasing Cindy’s beginner course. The amount of information jam packed into that course is priceless! I looked around my area for polymer clay courses, and was unable to find one for under $70 for a 3 hour class. By purchasing Cindy’s course, I instantly had access to 2.5 hours of polymer clay instruction, and I could watch in the privacy of my own home! If you&#8217;re anything like me, you only retain about 75% of the information the first time around. With Cindy’s course I can re-watch as many times as necessary, and even bring my laptop into my craft area! I then purchased the membership, and continued to be impressed! I have since purchased almost all of the back issue packages! The creativity, quality and ease with which the lessons are presented make working with polymer clay so easy! I&#8217;m constantly amazed by what I am able to create! For only $9.95 every 3 months? Definitely well worth the money! Thanks Cindy! <strong>~Melissa-G</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-037-june-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/13499/#comment-49944" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Learning</a></p>
<p>Cindy, I have watched all the videos in your Beginner’s Course at least twice (some more!). It is obvious you are a natural teacher who enjoys and has mastery of her subject matter. Your experience working in television has enhanced your sense of pacing and editing. I think all this helps render your material so approachable and personal, and keeps all your members eager for each new installment! <strong>~Monique-U</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-042-nov-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/14700/#comment-55710" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor Videos</a></p>
<p>Cindy, you have a way of making a technique seem much easier no matter how many times I have done it before. This is why I don&#8217;t think I would ever be able to say no to a tute from you. I learned this from the get go when I felt I already knew enough that the beginners course would not benefit me. Yea Right!!. I still to this day go back and review that course and get something new from it every time. There is no such thing about knowing enough when it comes to anything. Certainly not PC. For now I will have to be happy googling the lanyard and finding out what I can about it there. It will not be the same though. THANK YOU Cindy and Doug for any and all you share with us. You need to raise your prices!!!! uuuuuuugggs. <strong>~Peggy-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/beaded-lanyard-vote-causes-stir-polymer-clay-tutorville/9556/#comment-34227" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor Lessons</a><br />
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<p>Hey little beauty, well I am on the start of a wonderful and hopefully long road. No one should begin any sport, instrument, art, etc., without the prior proper lessons and knowledge. It won&#8217;t stop us from making mistakes along the way but it sure will help us make a lot less. Your Polymer Clay Tutor Course is truly one of the best I have ever taken. You really share your knowledge with me and make it so enjoyable to learn. Thank you so very much Cindy. <strong>~Rose-R</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-032-jan-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/12519/#comment-48350" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Basics</a></p>
<p>The best way to get started with polymer clay is to get Cindy&#8217;s fundamentals/beginners course, aka the Polymer Clay Basics Course. It has 39 short-and-to-the-point videos that help you watch and understand the various steps, so you completely &#8220;get it&#8221; and avoid the mistakes most beginners make. It&#8217;s a great course, and will answer those questions that come up when you&#8217;re starting out. Cindy&#8217;s videos are really well done. They&#8217;re clear, up-close, with great sound &#8212; it&#8217;s like you&#8217;re right there with her. You can get 3 free videos (a great way to see what they&#8217;re like) if you sign up for her free newsletter. You&#8217;ll also get free color recipes each week from her custom palettes. Great deal! <strong>~Phaedrakat</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-029-oct-2010-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/11920/#comment-42703" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Beginners Course</a></p>
<p>I bought Cindy’s Beginner Course tonight &#8211; now I have her with me all the time. I can correct all the little mistakes that were causing me so much trouble. Just watched two of the videos and I have made some corrections in my beading technique. Well worth the cost &#8211; don&#8217;t know why I waited so long. I guess since I got paid for a dozen snowmen I felt that I could put them money to good use &#8211; her videos will make working with polymer clay a lot more fun and productive. <strong>~Natlie-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/snowman-beads-christmas-polymer-clay-tutorial/14477/#comment-56009" target="_blank">Snowman Beads for Christmas</a></p>
<p>Thank you Cindy. I have been making feathers all day. Working to get the pattern memorized and playing with colors. It is terrific. I&#8217;m new here but I am at an intermediate level. Although I am working through your beginners course to break some of my bad habits and learn new skills. <strong>~Kathleen-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/peacock-feather-cane-pt2-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13436/#comment-49723" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy, after watching a few of your beginners course videos, I see why I&#8217;ve not had the best results. I bought Kato clay which may be too stiff for a beginner and takes too long and too much effort to condition. I also think I tried to condition too much at a time. I am going to follow your suggestion of buying a couple of brands and experimenting. I also realized that I didn&#8217;t let the clay rest properly between steps. And I didn&#8217;t polish the beads thoroughly enough. You have so many great tips but my favorite is the bevel cut trick. <strong>~Darla-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-025-june-2010-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/10573/#comment-38104" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Library</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy, I am new to polymer clay and designing or creating different types of medium of jewelry, and I must say I am truly loving the ability and all the possibilities of working with polymer clay. Your beginner course videos have truly helped me understand that even I can create with the gift of the way you describe and direct me on creating wonderful pieces. In the beginner lessons you introduced me to different ways to accomplish what I am wanting to create. Such as mixing, creating, shaping, firing, sanding, buffing, gluing, tumbling, and a finished product. //  I also look forward to every Friday video. I have learned to create beautiful, not a lot of effort beads that fit in my time frame of doing what I love to do. Since joining I have purchased almost all the back issues, created a color mixing spreadsheet, and still have not been able to do all the projects but it is on my to do list.  //  I might watch one of your videos several times just to make sure I can absorb what you are saying and I so love the fact that I can replay the videos as much as I want.  I truly like the fact that we can purchase the back issues because I get to learn what I would have missed had I not been able to purchase them.  //  So many beautiful beads and techniques I have learned to do. The possibilities are endless. I really love using the future and the E6000 adhesive. You have different ways to accomplish the same result that I can chose which way I like to do things. I can now make rings of different sizes and can make faux stones at a fraction of the cost and I can also be proud of because I am the true creator and not just an assembler. I can determine how I want my stone shaped and if I want to be able to string it or place it in a bezel. And yes all of this is from watching your beginner course which of course made me more curious and expanded my knowledge and now I am &#8216;on the roll&#8217;.  //  Before taking this course I knew nothing of polymer clay except that I can mix and make beads, who knew there was a whole world of possibilities out there. Thank you Cindy and keep doing what you do best. Explaining by your mistakes so I don&#8217;t have to make any! Give us the different ways to sand, buff, finish because without those tutes I wouldn&#8217;t know which way was best for me. Regards. <strong>~Janet-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-043-dec-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library-2/14869/#comment-56639" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Library</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cindy &#8211; I just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful work you do. It seems like every day when I&#8217;m doing clay, something I learned from you jumps up into what I&#8217;m doing to make whatever it is easier and better, and naturally I have to think about you. Thanks again, you really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />Cindy &#8211; I just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful work you do. It seems like every day when I&#8217;m doing clay, something I learned from you jumps up into what I&#8217;m doing to make whatever it is easier and better, and naturally I have to think about you. Thanks again, you really make this fun. <strong>~Bonnie-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-spotlight-summary-part-four/7424/#comment-28785" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Techniques</a></p>
<p>This is a great point. As much as I try to add meaning to my clay work, I sometimes forget that the best, most finely executed ideas didn&#8217;t just happen. They came from periods of time where simply playing, getting a feel for the clay, making mistakes, changing a technique and so forth were the bulk of time spent at the clay table. Thank you for reminding me! <strong>~Shannon-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/making-polymer-clay-beads-learn-how/7664/#comment-29084" target="_blank">Making Polymer Clay Beads</a></p>
<p>You are simply stunning, Cindy. Ever since my parents gave me an opal as a present when I was 10 years old, I have loved these stones. I have always worn it around my neck, since then. I read every article about making fake ones, that I stumbled upon un till now and I never ever saw one that even came close to how the real stones look. But your faux opals really capture the deepness and the shimmering layers. I would love to see the tutorial and try it out :D <strong>~Angelghost</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/buffalo-snow-flakes-faux-opals/8672/#comment-31349" target="_blank">How To Make Beautiful Faux Opals</a><br />
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<p>Thanks Cindy, Another great Tut! I found a catalog and started making my own earwires from it this past week. But, Your tips to use a permanent marker is great. I kept wondering how in the world did they get so round, Just the simplest things. <strong>~Brenda-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-how-to-make-handmade-ear-wires-video/8629/#comment-31168" target="_blank">How to Make Handmade Ear Wires</a></p>
<p>I love inlays and would have not thought that it is so easy to make. Thank you Cindy for sharing. <strong>~Ileana-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-inlay-technique-jewelry-pendant-video/8488/#comment-30988" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Inlay Technique</a></p>
<p>I ordered the Ultradome UV Resin sample, and have a feeling this is going to be exactly what I need being as my current method of finishing my cufflinks is leaving me with it not curing completely. *absolutely frustrating!* &#8230; I love reading what Cindy has tried, it&#8217;s so helpful to find someone who has tested it and can let you know if it works. @Terry Morris: I am sure since Cindy&#8217;s review, you have jumped thousand fold with orders. And from what I am reading and have heard. I will totally recommend your Ultradome product! Being as it&#8217;s easier on the pocket and us small time business owners/crafters, this is exactly what we need. <strong>~Sara-G</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/ultradome-brand-uv-curing-epoxy-resin-polymer-clay-jewelry/7922/#comment-36947" target="_blank">Resin for Polymer Clay Jewelry</a></p>
<p>I just started with the mica shift since watching the video. I tried to use the Fimo Effects and they don&#8217;t work like the Premo pearls do. Great technique and great tips Cindy. <strong>~Jeanie-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-mica-shift-technique-video/6738/#comment-28173" target="_blank">Mica Shift Technique</a></p>
<p>Wow! What a time saver! Just when you think you saw it all! <strong>~Catalina</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-extruder-flower-cane-video/6977/#comment-28236" target="_blank">Extruder Flower Canes</a></p>
<p>Just in time!  I was trying to find some cord ends at the bead store last week. They didn&#8217;t have anything that would work, plus everything was so expensive. Can&#8217;t wait for Friday! <strong>~Darlene-N</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-making-your-own-cord-end-findings-video/7086/#comment-28343" target="_blank">Making Cord End Findings</a></p>
<p>Yesterday I tried my first transfer onto clay. It was semi-successful but I learned and it will be easier next time. Today I was just messing around and began tearing pieces of the clay that had the image transfer and randomly applied them to some other clay sitting on my work table. Then I decided to see what they would look like if I swirled them. They are turning out beyond cool. I love them!! I guess that is what excites me most&#8230; the fun of being able to go in another direction entirely if the first choice doesn&#8217;t work and still end up with something wonderful. <strong>~Elizabeth-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/making-polymer-clay-beads/7182/#comment-28521" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Beads</a></p>
<p>I love this video in which you show how to make the hearts, they&#8217;re FABULOUS!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!! Can&#8217;t wait to try them. THANK YOU!!!! <strong>~Julie-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-heart-shaped-beads-valentine-jewelry/7764/#comment-29457" target="_blank">Making Heart Shaped Beads</a></p>
<p>There are a lot of things I like about this site, but today it&#8217;s all about TGIF and&#8230; today I have something totally different to do &#8211; something easy, pretty, and wearable. Thank you, Cindy. <strong>~Rose-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-lace-ink-texture-technique-video/7884/#comment-29537" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Lace and Ink Technique</a></p>
<p>Great job, Cindy. I had it pretty much figured out from your photos, but you did a wonderful job explaining this wire technique. So, you have some Lindstroms too! One thing to note: When you are holding the top circles (the bale wires) with the round nose pliers &#8211; don&#8217;t hold them any more than is necessary. Round nose pliers do leave marks on the wire. It is great that you showed all the different pendants. And we could make interchangeable earrings to match &#8211; just make them small to go with the little beads that we make when we make bigger ones &#8211; at least I do. I&#8217;m always thinking &#8220;sets&#8221;. If I can make a big one for a pendant, I should be able to make small ones for matching earrings. <strong>~Carolyn-F</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-interchangeable-focal-bead-pendant-video/7997/#comment-29789" target="_blank">Interchangeable Focal Bead Pendant</a></p>
<p>I&#8217;d certainly be interested in this surface technique! The end result is quite striking and it sounds versatile enough to cater for all tastes from classically feminine to bold and modern. <strong>~Sue-F</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/inked-polymer-clay-butterfly-earrings-handmade-earwires/8035/#comment-29713" target="_blank">Inked Polymer Clay</a></p>
<p>The Jupiter Beads. I had trouble getting my clay to crackle, so I ran my extruded clay through the pasta machine on setting 3 (1 being the thinnest, 7 the thickest) and wow did I have the crackles! I love the Jupiter Beads, they are just so interesting! I made a couple dozen of these and took pictures of my 4 favorites. My Mom likes them too &#8211; I gave her a necklace made with one and she turned around and bought 3 more necklaces from me! She gave one to a friend who put it on a sterling chain and wears it all the time. What a confidence booster!! <strong>~Lisa-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-bead-giveaway-contest-step-2-post-your-comments/8039/#comment-30093" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest</a></p>
<p>Very clever use of the light bulb Cindy, in this inked butterfly tute! <strong>~Michelle-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-inked-surface-butterfly-earrings-video/8326/#comment-30418" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy. I love the Polymer Clay Faux Opal Pendent with Hammered Copper Jewelry Bail. I would love to see a video on how to make this bail. I tried to make faux opal from someone on the net but did not turn out very well. I think maybe the direction may not have been clear enough, as yours are. I look forward to starting my day reading the news letter with a hot cup of coffee. <strong>~Barb-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-022-glowing-cane-buttons-faux-opal-silverware/8720/#comment-31332" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Videos</a></p>
<p>Cindy, I&#8217;m for anything you want to teach us. Although I wouldn&#8217;t normally be likely to use galvanized steel in my jewelry, the hammering makes it look as if it could be sterling. Even if I decide not to use this technique, as Mary said, one thing sets off a creativity spark for something else. <strong>~Linda-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/hammered-metal-bezels-polymer-jewelry/8869/#comment-31680" target="_blank">Hammered Metal Bezels</a></p>
<p>I have been making some felt brooches for people recently decorated with tiny shop bought buttons. I am already dreaming of the possibilities of making my own far more interesting buttons. <strong>~Cara-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-making-custom-buttons-video/8902/#comment-31730" target="_blank">Making Your Own Custom Buttons</a></p>
<p>Here is a picture of my faux opal pendant. I&#8217;ve gotten so many compliments&#8230; thank you! The picture really doesn&#8217;t do the piece justice as compared to seeing it in person, but I thought I&#8217;d send this along anyway! In the sunlight the pendant and ring is absolutely amazing. I use Patera bezels from Nunn Design. They are a bit expensive but the end result proves worth it. I also made a ring and earrings in the fopal and instead of the Buffalo Snow flakes which I couldn&#8217;t find I found some iridescent decorating shred (or Easter basket grass) and cut that up instead. <strong>~Hobokenmary</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-faux-opal-bake-and-bond-technique-video/8964/#comment-32663" target="_blank">Faux Opal Bake and Bond Technique</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Cindy, I absolutely love your site and your videos are AMAZING!! What a difference from trying to learn something from a book. A big huge heartfelt THANK YOU for taking the time putting these videos together for all of us! ~Donna-P &#62;&#62; This comment was originally posted at this link: Blend and Switch Technique
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />Hi Cindy, I absolutely love your site and your videos are AMAZING!! What a difference from trying to learn something from a book. A big huge heartfelt THANK YOU for taking the time putting these videos together for all of us! <strong>~Donna-P</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-030-nov-2010-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/12257/#comment-43962" target="_blank">Blend and Switch Technique</a></p>
<p>You summed it up so well, Jeanne. It&#8217;s funny you mentioned your pc books &#8211; I have them, too, bunches of them. I pulled one out the other day to look something up and realized how dusty they have become. My books are and will always be treasures but I think my learning style meshes so well with Cindy&#8217;s teaching style that I depend less on written info. I&#8217;ve said it before but I love that I can plunk down in front of the computer, for the whole day if I want to and work on learning something new. <strong>~Elizabeth-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutor-5th-friday/10802/#comment-39086" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor Lessons</a></p>
<p>Thanks from me for doing this Cindy, and I am sure you will get many more thanks from the newbies and lurkers out there who haven&#8217;t a clue what they are missing. I was sent your link to the free tear drop skinner blend a couple of years ago and was overwhelmed by the video quality and teaching method so joined up and have never been disappointed. <strong>~Lawrence-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/teardrop-blend-shift/13071/#comment-48525" target="_blank">Teardrop Blend Shift Video</a></p>
<p>Thank you for the great videos you send to us each week, I have learned so much from your site that I don&#8217;t have to spend the big bucks on the books. <strong>~Elly-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/diamond-pattern-ikat-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13877/#comment-51164" target="_blank">Diamond Pattern Ikat Cane</a><br />
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<p>I have to confess, I have been played around with this technique and made 6 rings doing so, before watching this tutorial. I am one of those type people that can look at things, and almost figure out how the technique was done. I gave up on it because, I just couldn&#8217;t get it quite right. I could not get my sizes right nor could I get the band wires even. I do like the way they look though. I have to say, after watching this tutorial, I saw what I was doing wrong. Cindy Saves the day! <strong>~Brenda-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-wire-wrapped-coin-bead-rings-video/11074/#comment-40433" target="_blank">Wire Wrapped Coin Bead Rings</a></p>
<p>All the videos I have seen have been helpful. Thanks for all the information! <strong>~Marilyn-N</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polyclay-reader-survey-bead-beginner-making-jewelery-advanced/340/#comment-4039" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>Wow, what a fantastic lineup! I absolutely love canes, so I&#8217;ll admit it. I&#8217;m most excited about the Kaleidoscope cane video. I am excited to see it simplified Cindy-style (thanks for making it first!) I know I&#8217;m going to love every one of these videos, though. Gorgeous butterfly earrings, an inlay technique with realistic results, and homemade earwires to make our earrings stand out from the rest &#8212; it&#8217;s all good!  I&#8217;m so happy that I finally dove in and became a member. It really is true what everyone says about the quality of the videos and instruction. I find myself excited when Fridays come, just like I know everyone else does. I only became a member last month, but I am already addicted to Cindy&#8217;s videos. I have 2 back issues already. I just watched Vol. #9 ( it features the oh-so-amazing Lietz teardrop method for quicker skinner blends, cool Mobius Beads, an awesome Extruder Mod Cane, and some absolutely adorable Trumpet Flower Beads.) There&#8217;s so much stuff here to feed creativity! Anyway, I am looking forward to all these amazing projects in store for us. Thanks, Cindy! <strong>~Phaedrakat</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-021-kaleidoscopes-butterflies-inlay-earwires/8152/#comment-29898" target="_blank">Easy Kaleidoscope Canes</a></p>
<p>I have been so busy the past few months with moving and Christmas and all, I have hardly had time to look at the videos. I was thinking about just letting my subscription go but I watched this video and the one where you make the roses from the polymerized fabric. Oh Cindy, you have done it again. LOL.  I am all fired up again, can&#8217;t wait to try these out and am definitely renewing again. I don&#8217;t know WHAT I was thinking in even considering letting my subscription go. I know, I do have those common sense lapses. :) Thanks for hooking me again Cindy. And I do mean that in a good way. <strong>~Laurel-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymerized-cloth-mixed-media-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/12389/#comment-46965" target="_blank">Polymerized Cloth Mixed Media</a></p>
<p>Wonderful ideas in this video, Cindy!  I am one of those who was mistakenly thinking that a &#8220;part&#8221; was a scored section of the clay, so, whew, good to realize that is not what that meant! I had even read about taking the little squares, etc, somewhere, but that had not really transferred to my brain and I needed to see your video to realize it! I, too, like the idea of the little baggies of leftover color with the names / numbers written on the front. Organization does not come naturally to me (you should see my house &#8212; or not, lol), so this video will be a huge help to me. Still thinking about Silverleaf&#8217;s idea of magnetic chips, too, for visual help in combining colors. Can make them thick enough to write the card recipe number on the side, too, so can just snatch up the recipe card out of the box I am soon going to have when I am ready to mix up a batch of colors for a project. Super! I get so excited about these tutorials and can&#8217;t wait to get to my clay, but I am supposed to be working now, so back at it I go. Thanks again for this wonderful video, Cindy! <strong>~Becky-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mixing-custom-color-recipes-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/12644/#comment-47395" target="_blank">Mixing Custom Color Recipes</a></p>
<p>Love Love Love just as I knew I would. You always take something I already know and make it even more fun to work with. I just love your pendant and earrings. Who am I kidding I love it all. You are amazing and Doug&#8217;s filming even enhances it more. So another Grand Slam to add to my list of treasured tutes. Thank you both so very much. Love and Uuuuggggs. <strong>~Peggy-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/rolled-mokume-gane-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13191/#comment-48991" target="_blank">Rolled Mokume Gane Cane</a></p>
<p>This was an amazing month of videos. I loved making the Iris flowers and look forward to making the Peacock Feather Cane. I can&#8217;t wait to see what you have planned for us next month. You and Doug are the best, thanks for providing a place to get inspiration, support and fun!!  Your tutorials are the best. <strong>~Jeanne-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-037-june-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/13499/#comment-49792" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Video Library</a></p>
<p>PHENOMENAL Cindy!!  Simply outstanding! Love the technique, love the vid. Great filming and edit work Doug. You guys are a blessing. <strong>~Michelle-A</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/make-your-own-crackle-paints-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13758/#comment-50611" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Crackle Paints</a></p>
<p>Great video, Cindy!! You are a very pretty woman and very pleasant. Your voice is beautiful almost &#8220;singing&#8221;. The video was extremely helpful. Thank you!! <strong>~Neha-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cindy-lietz-studio-tour-polymer-clay-tutor-5th-friday-video/13676/#comment-50620" target="_blank">Cindy Lietz Studio Tour</a></p>
<p>We really are lucky to be members of such an inspiring site. These videos are definitely a highlight of my Fridays! <strong>~Maria-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bead-cones-multi-strand-jewelry-polymer-clay-tutorial/14279/#comment-52103" target="_blank">Bead Cones Polymer Clay Tutorial</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy &#8211; I have watched the videos that have been added to my membership account so far, and am very impressed and enjoyed them all. They made me wish that I had signed up so much earlier! <strong>~Jean-G</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-040-sep%E2%80%992011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/14283/#comment-52198" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Lessons</a></p>
<p>These little snowmen are so adorable. Cindy, you&#8217;re always on the top of my list for every Friday, even though I have soooo little time these days to do this. We are packing to move to a new home and everything is in disarray, but I do faithfully watch each video. Hope to be able to actually do some of the wonderful tutorials soon. Thanks for being there and lending a spot of continuity to this otherwise insane world that has suddenly become my life. <strong>~Karonkay</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/snowman-beads-christmas-polymer-clay-tutorial/14477/#comment-53264" target="_blank">Snowman Beads for Christmas</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy, I just had a chance to watch your snowman tutorial. It was darling. Thanks again for your many projects. I realize from my own teaching, demos and projects I&#8217;ve done for publications and websites the INCREDIBLE amount of preparation that goes into a production, no matter how simple it sounds. I wonder how many others out there that are on the receiving end, realize how much work is involved. Thanks again for going those extra miles (kms) to produce straightforward tutorials that are easy to follow in smoothly flowing videos. Kudos to you and Doug. Looking forward to more great tutorials. From a fellow Canuck (in Winterpeg). <strong>~Pat-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link:</em> <a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-041-oct-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/14533/#comment-53790" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SO much easier than I would have done it. Thanks again Cindy! ~Pollyanna &#62;&#62; This comment was originally posted at this link: Cookie Cutter Canes
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />SO much easier than I would have done it. Thanks again Cindy! <strong>~Pollyanna</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted at this link: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-cookie-cutter-canes-video/11162/#comment-40741" target="_blank">Cookie Cutter Canes</a></p>
<p>Well, I&#8217;ve actually made a couple of these canes before; but, as always, Cindy adds a few tweaks into her techniques and the results are fantastic! I&#8217;m also looking forward to making a rainbow selection of canes. This is going to be fun. <strong>~Maria-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-spotted-lily-petal-cane-video/11561/#comment-41789" target="_blank">Spotted Lily Petal Cane</a></p>
<p>Cindy, I&#8217;ve just made a petal cane using your tutorial. It was easy to do and looks GREAT!! I want to make some calla lily pendants and earrings for a friend. Your Lily sample has a unique wire wrap and sets off the bead nicely. How did you wrap it? Please tell! Love your ideas and easy to follow video instruction. Keep them coming! <strong>~Lynn-V</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-flower-cane-petals-gerbera-design/5164/#comment-23925" target="_blank">Flower Petal Cane</a></p>
<p>I just love polymer clay. Figuring out all the different ways to create (there are often several ways to make the same thing.) Watching one of Cindy&#8217;s great video tutorials, and then using it to create something of your own is an amazing feeling. It&#8217;s so nice when people share information and help each other out. This website is a great place for that sort of thing. So many helpful people here (of course, Cindy is our teacher, and she&#8217;s taught us to clay and share with each other!)  It&#8217;s really great to read your enthusiastic comments &#8212; you&#8217;re getting me excited about claying all over again! If you are practicing your video lessons, you&#8217;ll be doing canes in no time. Once you try a simple cane, and see how it goes, you&#8217;ll probably be hooked. Don&#8217;t forget that the more you clay, the better you&#8217;ll be! Have fun! <strong>~Phaedrakat</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-cane-tutorials-on-video/6722/#comment-30880" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials</a><br />
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<p>Thanks for the Dandelion cane. Your use of figure of 8 inserts solved a lot of problems I&#8217;ve had in the past. Love the way it all fits together and keeps it&#8217;s shape! Have a great weekend. <strong>~Marion-R</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/summer-polymer-clay-contest-online-bead-treasure-hunt/141/#comment-50798" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Adventure</a></p>
<p>Another great video. Great tips on filling the extruder with clay. I had made a cane before with my new extruder and based on the wonderful tips you shared in this video. I will be pulling it out again. As usual&#8230;great job!!! <strong>~Tinuke-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-mod-cane-clay-extruder/2383/#comment-10194" target="_blank">Making Mod Canes Using a Clay Extruder Tool</a></p>
<p>Fabulous! Can&#8217;t wait until Friday either, that is a truly unique looking cane. <strong>~Melinda-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-spliced-flower-cane-project/6055/#comment-26581" target="_blank">Polymer Cane Tutorial</a></p>
<p>Just watched the kaleidoscope video. Cindy, YOU ROCK!! <strong>~Carrie-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-easy-kaleidoscope-canes-video/8194/#comment-30125" target="_blank">Easy Kaleidoscope Canes</a></p>
<p>Oooo, I used the scrap from cutting the ends off my cane to make gitd Jupiter beads. They look sooo cool. I love this technique! Clay On, <strong>~Lisa-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-glowing-jellyroll-cane/8782/#comment-31615" target="_blank">Glowing Jellyroll Cane</a></p>
<p>Without a doubt this is my favorite tutorial to watch so far. Thank you so very much Cindy for doing this tute for us and Doug for filming and producing it. Love and uuuugggggggs. <strong>~Peggy-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-zebra-cane-animal-prints-video/9975/#comment-35839" target="_blank">Zebra Cane</a></p>
<p>Be still my heart, I love this cane. Would love to try the same concept in a monarch, I so love them in the summer. <strong>~Jocelyn-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-blue-morpho-butterfly-wing-cane-video/10442/#comment-37396" target="_blank">Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Cane</a></p>
<p>Simply gorgeous butterfly cane lesson, thanks Cindy.  I love to watch those lovely little hands working, making it look so easy. <strong>~Mary-U</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/butterfly-wing-cane-video-polymer-clay-library/10505/#comment-37546" target="_blank">Butterfly Wing Cane Video</a></p>
<p>This tute is amazing! I just thought you were supposed to cram all the pieces together &#8211; WRONG! You made it so clear Cindy, thanks. <strong>~Patt-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cookie-cutter-canes-video-polymer-clay-library/11239/#comment-40757" target="_blank">Cookie Cutter Cane Video</a></p>
<p>Cindy, love your pumpkin tutorial. I think the pumpkin patch would make a great pin for each of my grand-nieces. This is a great tutorial for learning the basic principles of making a cane because it&#8217;s so simple. <strong>~Linda-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/halloween-pumpkin-cane-video-polymer-clay-library/11904/#comment-42636" target="_blank">Halloween Pumpkin Canes</a></p>
<p>Just LOVE those pod beads you made with the feather canes. I do believe it is going to be a VERY BUSY weekend at my work table. Can&#8217;t wait! <strong>~Marlene-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-scrap-clay-feather-canes-video/11976/#comment-42857" target="_blank">Scrap Clay Feather Canes</a></p>
<p>I was finally able to check this tutorial out yesterday&#8230; a pretty simple technique, and such a striking effect! I haven&#8217;t got too many extra canes just yet, but just knowing these methods now and adapting later will really help when they do pile up. One of the next things I&#8217;d like to cover is kaleidoscope canes so this should fit in nicely with that. I love pieces inspired by nature &#8211; seeing the pretty variations with the pods was a real treat!! <strong>~DJ</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/scrap-clay-feather-canes-video-polymer-clay-library/12018/#comment-43007" target="_blank">Feather Canes Video</a></p>
<p>Good job Cindy. I am anxious to try this method as I have canes just waiting for me to create something beautiful. Thank you for all you do for us polymer clay enthusiasts. <strong>~Sue-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-glow-in-the-dark-pod-beads-video/12028/#comment-43206" target="_blank">Glow in the Dark Pod Beads</a></p>
<p>Loved this one Cindy. We have grape hyacinth in the garden they are so pretty but I don&#8217;t know how you puzzle out how to make them &#8211; such skill and to share it with us is wonderful thank you. <strong>~Ritzs</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/grape-hyacinth-flower-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/12851/#comment-47953" target="_blank">Grape Hyacinth Flower Cane</a></p>
<p>You make this so easy to follow.. can&#8217;t want to buy some cooper of silver foil and try it out on some my cane designs.. or having it go around a Hamsa that I make. I&#8217;ll send a picture when it done. <strong>~Natalie-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/pendants-wrapped-copper-foil-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/12949/#comment-48208" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>Well, Cindy, you did not disappoint my anticipation! This looks very simple to do and how gorgeous your beads and other pieces turned out! I remember now; I had also seen the similar technique (maybe Donna Kato&#8217;s?) where she used a ripple blade, cutting at an angle, and that would be fun to use with this cane as an alternative, too, I think. I really like the addition of leaf or foil on the outside of the cane, too. <strong>~Rebecca-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/rolled-mokume-gane-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13191/#comment-48990" target="_blank">Rolled Mokume Gane Cane</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I gotta say there has to be a magic spell on the faux ivory tute because stuff sells like crazy. ~Koolbraider &#62;&#62; This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />I gotta say there has to be a magic spell on the faux ivory tute because stuff sells like crazy. <strong>~Koolbraider</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/butterfly-wing-cane-video-polymer-clay-library/10505/#comment-37588" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>I like the &#8220;Gallery&#8221; idea very much and think it will be very inspiring to see finished pieces made by you as well as your prices (since pricing is such a tricky area). Some of my necklaces fall naturally together which is very satisfying but often I fiddle and fiddle and they just don&#8217;t look quite right.  I try very hard to make asymmetrical necklaces which I think are far more interesting than regular bead-spacer-bead ones, and find that by using different shaped beads with different textures I can achieve this effect. Anyway, ideas from you for finished items will be really welcome.  You just keep on coming up with great new ideas and continue to amaze me with your endless creativity! This is just the best website ever. <strong>~Susan-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mushroom-jewelry-plus-new-members-vote/9740/#comment-34870" target="_blank">Mushroom Jewelry</a></p>
<p>I made a really awesome necklace Saturday morning that I wore to my sisters birthday party. I&#8217;d post a pic of that but my cousin confiscated it! I made the cord ends, the clasp, and wire wrapped a &#8220;BC&#8221; (before Cindy) poly clay flattened tear-drop shaped pendant. Everyone was impressed, and my cousin said &#8220;Wow, Tanya! That looks professional! I can&#8217;t believe you made all that.&#8221; That&#8217;s all I needed to hear &#8211; can&#8217;t wait to do more! <strong>~Tanya-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/seeds-of-change-polymer-clay-art-jewelry-bracelet/10703/#comment-39131" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Art Jewelry</a></p>
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<p>I absolutely love your polymer clay art sheet earrings. I would really appreciate a tutorial on how to make them. You constantly amaze me with your creativity, Cindy. Thanks so much for all your hard work and your willingness to share. <strong>~Beverly-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/hopeless-romantic-polymer-clay-mixed-media-earrings/10785/#comment-39013" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Mixed Media Earrings</a></p>
<p>These were really great! How much fun! I think it&#8217;s off to the hardware store to look for a torch for me too. I have the fine silver and copper&#8230; just wonderful info that gives me the confidence to try these things! Thank you again Cindy, I can&#8217;t believe what a great value I get from subscribing to your site. Keep&#8217;em coming! <strong>~June-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/5th-friday-fun-making-your-own-jewelry-headpins-6-guest-videos/9634/#comment-34439" target="_blank">Making Your Own Jewelry Headpins</a></p>
<p>Wow, Cindy, I love this new Gallery! The beads in this one are fun and they do look circusy &#8212; to carry it even further, it&#8217;s like a 3-ring circus, because you&#8217;ve got three beads on a ring. :) I am crazy over your circular clasp/bail finding. <strong>~Linda-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cirque-de-cindy-polymer-clay-circus-jewelry-necklace-gallery/9759/#comment-34942" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Circus Jewelry Necklace</a></p>
<p>Love this!!!! Thank you oh pc guru. My dil is the wire artist here so I will have to sit her down to watch this and make me a couple. If I put the bead on a lobster hook I can change it to suit my mood&#8230; yippeee. <strong>~Pollyanna</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/copper-bangle-video-tutorial-polymer-clay-library/10412/#comment-37074" target="_blank">Dangle Bangle Copper Bracelets</a></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t normally like faux agate, but I *LOVE* the beads and the colour combination in this bracelet. Absolutely gorgeous! :) <strong>~Sue-F</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/faux-agate-coin-bead-bracelet-polymer-clay-jewelry/10094/#comment-36066" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Jewelry</a></p>
<p>Carole &#8211; Your faux opal took my breath away! It actually looks like a real opal! I am so impressed by what you made that I can&#8217;t stop talking about it to everyone that will listen. Not only is your opal breathtaking but your copper wire wrap and beaded necklace are AMAZING! What an inspiration you are, especially to someone like me who is struggling with this opal technique. I&#8217;m so happy to see that it really, really does come out right in the end. How wonderful of you to send your beautiful necklace to Peggy. I&#8217;m sure her heart will be filled with joy to receive it. It is so uplifting to see the outpouring of generosity that is the spirit of this wonderful community. Thank you so much for sharing your spectacular artistry with us. You have certainly enriched my day and given me hope for my clay journey. Keep on letting your light shine with your inspiring creations. <strong>~Cheryl-V</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/faux-opal-kindness-what-goes-around-comes-around-2/9533/#comment-34179" target="_blank">Faux Opals</a></p>
<p>Cindy, you are so artistically clever! That necklace is stunning! Great Job! <strong>~Hobokenmary</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/faux-raku-polymer-clay-focal-bead-necklace/10003/#comment-35789" target="_blank">Faux Raku Polymer Clay Focal Bead Necklace</a></p>
<p>Cindy, your faux raku in my Katiedids pendant is just gorgeous! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome technique with your readers. <strong>~Katie-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/katiedids-bezel-pendant-polymer-clay-faux-raku-inset/12075/#comment-48071" target="_blank">Katiedids Bezel Pendant</a></p>
<p>Just returned from a week of wire wrapping classes at William Holland in Young Harris, GA. Your work is just terrific. It shows off the polymer clay, like I would want to do too! Keep up the great work! <strong>~Judy-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/member-project-photos-wire-wrapped-polymer-clay-bead-rings/11598/#comment-42035" target="_blank">Wire Wrapped Polymer Clay Bead Rings</a></p>
<p>I have just made a little mushroom after watching the tut, I am going to hang it on my handbag it is so cute and I loved making it. <strong>~Ritzs</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/mushroom-bead-video-tutorial-polymer-clay-library/10121/#comment-36191" target="_blank">Mushroom Bead Video Tutorial</a></p>
<p>I also love my books and will occasionally look through them but find some of them are beyond my skills. I&#8217;m finding I&#8217;m more inspired by seeing everyone&#8217;s work here on Cindy&#8217;s blog. <strong>~Jeanne-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutor-5th-friday/10802/#comment-39097" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor</a></p>
<p>This video is another winner Cindy. Koolbraider is right on when she said the pine cone shape and sparkly red and greens would make great holiday earrings or maybe even ornaments. <strong>~Lawrence-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-glow-in-the-dark-pod-beads-video/12028/#comment-43051" target="_blank">Glow in the Dark Pod Beads</a></p>
<p>I just love the rocker beads.  I can see how they would make lovely components. The earrings were beautiful. Thanks again Cindy for your tute on rocker beads. <strong>~Sue-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-how-rocker-bead-got-name-video/10526/#comment-38031" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Video Tutorials</a></p>
<p>I did a bracelet for a client who has a daughter at UF (University of Florida). I put a charm on it with a photo of the &#8220;Gator&#8221; that I printed on white card stock and then covered with Bake and Bond. It came out just as Cindy stated in the tut and the comment above &#8220;nice and clear&#8221;. <strong>~Marlene-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-polymerize-your-postage-stamps-video/11922/#comment-43454" target="_blank">Polymerize Your Postage Stamps</a></p>
<p>Finally made 3! No more breaking beads. Completed a blend and switch scrap ring, wrapped in red wire. Just love it &#8211; so easy. Definitely making some for Christmas. Thanks you Cindy and Doug. <strong>~Patt-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-wire-wrapped-coin-bead-rings-video/11074/#comment-40579" target="_blank">Wire Wrapped Coin Bead Rings</a></p>
<p>Just watched the video, I like the pendant also would like to see how that is made. This bead would look great used in a necklace where the beads are graduated, don&#8217;t know what the style necklace is called, I&#8217;ll try to explain it, it would be longest rocker bead in center then spacers on each side, then the next size bead on either side, spacers again, and so on, in an odd number of beads, sort of a fan shape. <strong>~Ken-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/rocker-beads-video-polymer-clay-library/10578/#comment-38018" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Library</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy:  Although I did not vote on the lanyard project (I guess I missed that opportunity), the comments left by your members have convinced me that it would be worthwhile project. Many times, I have learned a technique to use it in a different application. Perhaps this is a subject you could reintroduce again at a later time. To sum things up, I have to agree, that you always show us something that I didn&#8217;t know before and that is precisely why I keep coming back. <strong>~Carol-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/beaded-lanyard-vote-causes-stir-polymer-clay-tutorville/9556/#comment-34448" target="_blank">Beaded Lanyards</a></p>
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**<span style="color: #000000;"> B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE</span></span> (B): </strong>Viburnum Pod<strong>&gt; <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></span></strong><br />
<strong>VIDEO:</strong> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.beadvideos.com/video/044-1-liver-of-sulfur/">Metal Patina Liver Of Sulfur Technique</a></span></td>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, not only am I learning about polymer clay baking, but how to possibly fix my cookies as well!  Never thought about why that happens. I love to cook, have actually catered from time to time, so I am learning not only about clay, but cooking as well. I knew there was a reason I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />Well, not only am I learning about polymer clay baking, but how to possibly fix my cookies as well!  Never thought about why that happens. I love to cook, have actually catered from time to time, so I am learning not only about clay, but cooking as well. I knew there was a reason I found this website. Would love to know how you figured this out. What a guru! <strong>~Karen-O</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/baking-flat-polymer-clay-sheets/105/#comment-1663" target="_blank">Baking Flat Polymer Clay Pieces</a></p>
<p>I, too do pretty well with baking as I follow Cindy&#8217;s recommendations almost to the letter. I did recently have one of those &#8220;necessity is the mother of invention&#8221; moments, though.  A few months back I transported my baking oven to Albuquerque to attend a workshop. I guess travel damaged the thermostat because my first baking attempt when I got home resulted in a total bead burn, and nothing I did could prevent the problem. Now to preface the rest of my story I need to tell you that  long ago I made a promise to my husband that I would not bake clay in the oven that cooks our food, a promise that I have kept (sort of). Wanting to finish the current project I decided to try baking in my Nesco roaster oven (you know those small table top roasters you can buy for $30 or so that are big enough to roast a turkey). It worked beautifully and has become my oven of choice. Like Anna, I like to bake way longer that the recommendations and maybe because there is no direct element I can do that without any risk of burning. I still follow all of Cindy&#8217;s  recommendations but lower the temp a bit. Maybe it&#8217;s not for everyone but since you asked for stories I thought I would throw mine in. <strong>~Elizabeth-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/most-asked-beginner-question-how-to-bake-polymer-clay-properly/7101/#comment-28367" target="_blank">Baking Polymer Clay</a></p>
<p>I was not disappointed, this is a great tute! Love, love, love the idea of baking the entire portion of cane and then slicing when hot, as I always have problems with &#8220;mushed&#8221; slices for beads (too impatient to let the cane cool down after manipulating it!).  This will be a very lovely bead and next week&#8217;s parrot tulip looks marvelous as well! Very happy with this tute; thanks, Cindy and Doug! <strong>~Becky-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/backgroundless-tulip-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13595/#comment-50054" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Cane Making Tutorials</a></p>
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<p>Well, I burned my beads for the first time. Didn&#8217;t keep an eye on the thermometer. They were fuchsia and I used a texture sheet and African Bronze Guilder&#8217;s paste. First time I really played with various techniques. So, I&#8217;ll be making a new batch tomorrow. And watching the thermometer like a hawk. Thank you Cindy and fellow clayers for all the good advice. Now, I&#8217;ve just got to follow that advice! <strong>~Trudy-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/baking-beads-break-the-rules/59/#comment-48373" target="_blank">When Baking Beads, It&#8217;s OK to Sometimes Break the Rules</a></p>
<p>Thank you for sharing all these results with us! Getting the Kato clay out and firing up the oven this weekend, and you just saved me a ton of work and time! <strong>~Jocelyn-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/cornstarch-and-polymer-clay-beads/4082/#comment-18145" target="_blank">Cornstarch and Baking Polymer Clay Beads</a></p>
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**<span style="color: #000000;"> B-SERIES COLOR RECIPE</span></span> (B): </strong>Rock Path<strong>&gt; <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></span></strong><br />
<strong>VIDEO:</strong> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.beadvideos.com/video/043-4-fancy-rose-earwires/">Wire Wrap Technique For Making Fancy Rose Earrings</a></span></td>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you do it Cindy? Once again you have read my mind! As I get closer and closer to completing my &#8220;studio&#8221; (I use that term in the most liberal sense) I find myself thinking ahead to the how&#8217;s and wherefore&#8217;s of what I will do with my finished &#8220;objects d&#8217;art&#8221; and how I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />How do you do it Cindy? Once again you have read my mind! As I get closer and closer to completing my &#8220;studio&#8221; (I use that term in the most liberal sense) I find myself thinking ahead to the how&#8217;s and wherefore&#8217;s of what I will do with my finished &#8220;objects d&#8217;art&#8221; and how I might possibly make some money selling them. But before I can even ask the question, &#8220;O Great Swami Cindy&#8221; answers all! I just don&#8217;t know how you do it all. Videos, color recipes, articles, etc. What&#8217;s your secret? You can tell me. You&#8217;re secretly triplets right? However you do it, please don&#8217;t stop. You&#8217;re the best. <strong>~Jamie-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/making-polymer-clay-beads-selling-handmade-beaded-jewelry/3223/#comment-12709" target="_blank">Selling Handmade Polymer Clay Jewelry</a></p>
<p>I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE polymer clay! I have always had my hands in art of some kind for as long as I can remember. I have spent countless nights awake working on project after project only to find that I would grow tired of it once I &#8220;mastered&#8221; the skill. Once I discovered Polymer clay I realized that not only are there endless projects, beads and more but I could further create by using the beads in my jewelry. So, back to sleepless nights of project after project,  only now I am satisfied!!! I discovered Cindy Lietz’s website by searching for new ideas. (Since I am self-taught I have learned by spending WAY too much time online) I am so excited to have found her website! I have learned more from Cindy than I have from all of the other sites I have checked out! Her videos have been a lifesaver. <strong>~Kim-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-beads-home-jewelry-business-etsy-shop/5196/" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Beads</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy! Lietz Teardrop Blend!.. what a great shortcut! I&#8217;m so proud to be a member! I have missed a lot of the excitement and I missed the video but I saw the tutorials and comments and will try to play catch up. So much has happened. I&#8217;m trying to find a time to read members and non members, comments, download colors, find treasure hunt colors and breathe. You have made my days brighter! Thanks Cindy. <strong>~MaryEllen-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/video-lietz-teardrop-method-polymer-clay-color-blends/2734/#comment-12082" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Color Blends</a></p>
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<p>So good to meet you in person, Cindy! Through your voice I feel like I know you but with this video you&#8217;ve become a person as well as a teacher. May I say (as someone who gave everybody Fimo pieces for Christmas in the 80&#8242;s), you&#8217;ve inspired me to a whole new art form. I&#8217;m not really a bead maker, but your videos have encouraged me towards really creative uses of polymer clay. I&#8217;ve now got my pasta machine (what a difference!), my Johnson&#8217;s Klear (yes, it&#8217;s here in the UK and it does work) and a whole new approach to earrings, rings and tea light holders. (Still struggling with that Dremel, though!). Keep up the great work! <strong>~Lore-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/meet-cindy-lietz-polymer-clay-artist-video/3468/#comment-13489" target="_blank">Meet Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Artist</a></p>
<p>Hi! I wonder when you have the time to think of all these beautiful and clever things, try them and also share them with us. Is your day longer than ours? Lol! I know you&#8217;re a polymer clay tutor, but&#8230;nevertheless. I love bugle beads, I buy a lot of them and besides making some bracelets or stringing them I didn&#8217;t know how to use them. Until today, of course. All your ideas are so good. Seems like you never have bad days or without inspiration, as regular people do. Or maybe you&#8217;re from a polymer clay planet and you&#8217;re here to teach us ;). Well, have a wonderful week and keep on going, I&#8217;m sure we are all keep on reading you! <strong>~Squash</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/glass-bugle-beads-in-polymer-clay-projects/2839/#comment-11810" target="_blank">Glass Bugle Beads</a></p>
<p>Your commitment and enthusiasm for us is incredible and  beyond what is available anywhere else I have come across on the internet. I came across another site that claimed &#8220;secret&#8221; of PC but the site was very what would be offered beyond what I could learn in any the first chapter of any polymer clay book and the price for the &#8220;secrets&#8221; was ridiculous. <strong>~Anna-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-color-recipes-beach-sunset-palette/3299/#comment-12995" target="_blank">Making Polymer Beads</a></p>
<p>Thank you again for all you do, and all your wonderful tutorials. They have really helped me out alot. You are a great inspiration. <strong>~Laurie-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tools-handles-for-your-drill-bits/3304/#comment-49179" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tools</a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m thrilled to hear there will soon be podcasts. I can hardly wait, I can get my crafting education on my way to my drudge job, and hopefully SOMEday supplement or even replace my income with my two true loves performing and crafting. There is a saying and I don&#8217;t know where it comes from but it goes, &#8220;do what you love and you&#8217;ll never work a day in your life&#8221;. <strong>~Ken-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/beads-beading-polymer-clay-daily-podcast-update/3413/#comment-13270" target="_blank">Beads and Beading and Polymer Clay</a></p>
<p>Cindy: How do you do it! I mean you are so busy, blog, twitter, videos and all the great advise. I absolutely love the butterfly pendant. I am even going to try to use the ginko leaf cutter to make some butterfly pins. Your brain must continue working and spinning even when you sleep. Or do you sleep? As I said as long as you continue I will follow. You amaze me every minute. Thanks again for all your talent. You are a true artist. Truly inspired. <strong>~Peggy-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/craft-glue-for-polymer-clay-beads-and-jewelry-making-projects/3446/#comment-25805" target="_blank">Jewelry Making Projects</a></p>
<p>I discovered Cindy on line one night, not realizing what good fortune I discovered at the time. Cindy offers &#8220;anything&#8221; and &#8220;everything&#8221; you could possibly want to learn about Polymer clay. Plus, if for some reason you need a little more info on something . . . just email her, she will answer you right back. It&#8217;s amazing how dedicated she is to all of us. Her videos are well done. I agree, her videos show you close ups, at the right angle, and at a good speed with great detail. I also enjoy magazines and &#8220;good&#8221; well done instructional books, I have a vast collection on many art mediums. Written materials provide me with inspiration; I enjoy seeing what everyone else is accomplishing. I have found great joy in having my laptop in my studio. My large desktop computer stays in my main office, but my 12&#8243; Apple laptop takes very little room on my work table. I can look at printed PDF&#8217;s, or DVD&#8217;s, or enjoy Cindy&#8217;s web site. Everything is at my finger tips. Great question Cindy, as per usual. Thanks again. <strong>~Debbie-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/bead-magazine-tutorials-vs-web-video-lessons/3873/#comment-16063" target="_blank">Bead Video Lessons</a></p>
<p>Thanks for such a great blog. You are my best resource for my questions. I frequently look up things from older posts to see if you have already answered my question. What an angel you are for doing all this work so the rest of us won&#8217;t have to? <strong>~Bette-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/studio-by-sculpey-glaze-finish-polymer-clay-beads/4546/#comment-25860" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Beads</a></p>
<p>Signed up for the tuts this past Friday, just wanted to say thank you &#8230; you have a great teaching style, and a good camera person. Have enjoyed the ones so far&#8230; Can&#8217;t wait for Friday again. <strong>~Nancy-R</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-faux-pebble-beads-beach-jewelry-projects/3978/#comment-19343" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>Sometimes it would be nice to have a time machine with a fast-forward button. Will be there on Friday. <strong>~Joyce-F</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-alcohol-inks-crackled-gold-leaf/4051/#comment-16989" target="_blank">Crackled Gold Leaf Tutorial</a></p>
<p>Cindy &#8211; I wanted to tell you how grateful I am for the hours that you spend with me in the wee hours of the morning when I am watching your tutorials. You need to branch out into more wire work and chain maile as you are a wonderful teacher. I am intrigued by all aspects of jewelry and need to find someone who is as great as you, to teach other things as well. Glass bead making&#8230;LOL. Thanks for all your help! <strong>~Karon-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/making-polymer-clay-beads-and-jewelry/4263/#comment-47539" target="_blank">Making Polymer Clay Beads and Jewelry</a></p>
<p>Wow! Jon Anderson&#8217;s work is amazing. Thanks, Cindy, for opening another corner of the polymer clay world to us. <strong>~Linda-D</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/fimo-clay-fired-in-a-toaster-oven/4271/#comment-18206" target="_blank">Fimo &#8211; Isn&#8217;t that the Clay that Gets Fired In A Toaster Oven?</a></p>
<p>You&#8217;re right Cindy. Had no idea what they were. And they are very cool! Would love to learn how to make them. Of course, I love learning everything you teach! Thanks. <strong>~Maureen-G</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/graffiti-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial/4519/#comment-19764" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Graffiti Beads</a></p>
<p>Thank you everyone!!! I am truly overwhelmed but the all the beautiful sentiments expressed&#8230; (blushing deeply and hubby is laughing at the giddiness). And thank you, Cindy for this extreme honor and for your fabulous blog. It&#8217;s a great place and I&#8217;m so glad I found it! <strong>~Melinda-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/jupiter-beads-clay-extruder-scrap-clay-old-canes/4750/#comment-21644" target="_blank">Reasons For Making Polymer Clay Beads</a></p>
<p>Hi Cindy and all. Seeing my work here is  so exciting. The main factor is the personal service from you, being right on the ball for the feedback from us. Thank you so much. <strong>~Elizabeth-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-christmas-holly-leaf-red-berry-canes/6536/#comment-27686" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>Cindy, the video was great. Will be doing that for a while, just need a bigger anvil. I feel sorry for the people who don&#8217;t subscribe to your website, they are really missing out. <strong>~Bonnie-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-beaded-s-hook-clasp-copper-jewelry-findings/5601/#comment-25959" target="_blank">Beaded-S-Hook Clasp Tutorial</a></p>
<p>Boy, you learn something new every day from this site. I have never heard of this product. I googled Friendly Plastic, Maureen, and supposedly Hobby Lobby carries it. I must admit that although the Friendly Plastic poppies are cute as a button I like the ones you made using PC more, but that is just a personal preference. I would love to see what creations you come up with combining the two products, Cindy, but would not want to move too far away from pure PC tutorials. I have so much to learn!!! <strong>~Elizabeth-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/friendly-plastic-beads-poppy-flower-shape/6618/#comment-27540" target="_blank">Friendly Plastic Beads</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 19:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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<p>These are absolutely (yep, I&#8217;m gonna say it, too) &#8230;ADORABLE! These little purse beads are so cute, and the charm bracelet you made with them would look pretty on any wrist! Love the Pandora-style purse bead, and the cool way the handles end up looking &#8220;beaded&#8221;. Another wonderful video tutorial. Hmmm&#8230;do you get tired of hearing how wonderful you are, Cindy? ;D Well, I never tire of your greatness, that&#8217;s for sure. <strong>~Phaedrakat</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/purse-shaped-charms-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial/14216/#comment-52018" target="_blank">Purse Shaped Beads</a></p>
<p>This was very cool! To make canes so you can have even more control over it was a nice surprise. I think this will work when trying to make  faux wood. Just use &#8220;wood&#8221; colors. I think this will be easier for me to make little tables and chairs for my doll house (which by the way was the first reason I got into polymer clay) I ended up becoming very distracted by your videos!! So many ideas so little time!! <strong>~Catalina</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-faux-bone-faux-ivory-technique-video/7197/#comment-28615" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
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<p>I didn&#8217;t get to watch this video last week, so I saw it yesterday after watching the spider ornament tutorial. I love these little snow people!  I&#8217;m going to be very busy making spiders and snowmen for Christmas decorations this year. <strong>~Linda-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/snowman-beads-christmas-polymer-clay-tutorial/14477/#comment-53624" target="_blank">Snowman Beads for Christmas</a></p>
<p>The Irises are just so beautiful. I love sculpted flowers. I&#8217;ve made sculpted paper flowers and tried a bit with wax too and plasticine. <strong>~Cherie-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sculpted-iris-flower-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13310/#comment-49276" target="_blank">Sculpted Iris Flower Video</a></p>
<p>Cindy, this is another great tutorial, and those parrot tulips look as lifelike and rain kissed as if you just brought them in from the garden. <strong>~Joceyln-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sculpted-parrot-tulip-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13628/#comment-50169" target="_blank">Sculpted Parrot Tulip Beads</a></p>
<p>Love the birdhouses&#8230; I am going to do some with the little sculpted flowers from the mushroom bead tutorial&#8230; I think it will be pretty!  Here I am wanting to clay when I have a huge dinner to cook tomorrow. <strong>~Laura-R</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sculptural-birdhouse-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13064/#comment-48474" target="_blank">Sculptural Birdhouse Beads</a></p>
<p>Linda, I also thought of fireworks, and, since I do mostly fantasy sculpts, magic stars or similar effects. Or, if you only do the first part of the cane&#8230; a webbing effect? The possibilities with this cane have my head spinning! <strong>~Mitzi-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/dandelion-ghost-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13842/#comment-50857" target="_blank">Dandelion Ghost Cane</a></p>
<p>Cindy, first of all, thank you for responding so quickly about where I could find a list of the tutes I had already purchased. But you went the extra mile and even wrote down for me the ones I needed! Thank you so much for that. I just finished purchasing 5 more tutorials that I will be viewing shortly. I wanted to also let you know that even though I don&#8217;t make jewelry (at the moment) I do other things where I can use the information from your classes. I make fantasy sculptures of dragons and plan on using the raku technique on one very soon. I will send you a picture when I get it done. I also wanted to thank you for all the marvelous work you and your husband put into these videos. <strong>~Maria-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/faux-raku-polymer-clay-techniques/4573/#comment-53559" target="_blank">Faux Raku Polymer Clay Techniques</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:01:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oooo, this is so exciting&#8230;not only do we get to see more of everybody&#8217;s creativity, but a chance to win some of Cindy&#8217;s beads too! Woohoo! I just love our clay community, you guys are the best &#8211; and once again a big thank you to Cindy for bringing us all together, from all over [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />Oooo, this is so exciting&#8230;not only do we get to see more of everybody&#8217;s creativity, but a chance to win some of Cindy&#8217;s beads too! Woohoo! I just love our clay community, you guys are the best &#8211; and once again a big thank you to Cindy for bringing us all together, from all over the world. Being a part of this community really helps me battle my depression, so thank you clay family, you brighten my gloomy days!! :) Keep on Claying <strong>~Lisa-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/announcing-phase-2-polymer-clay-bead-giveaway-contest/9274/#comment-33349" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest</a></p>
<p>OMG!!!!! YAY!!!!! I am doing cartwheels in my kitchen *LOL*  There were so many people posting their awesome beautiful pieces over this past months, I really didn&#8217;t think I had a chance. HEHEHEHEHEHE&#8230; I am thrilled to be the WINNER this time! Yippie!!! *Smiling from ear to ear* Guess where I will be every afternoon???? AT THE MAILBOX! Thank You Cindy and Doug. I believe I started taking your polymer clay lessons back in September of last year. I have learned so much. Thank you for allowing me to be able to afford your tutorials. You two make a perfect team. <strong>~Brenda-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/announcing-winner-3rd-polymer-clay-tutor-bead-giveaway-contest/12026/#comments" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor Bead Giveaway Contest</a></p>
<p>I want to share that I received my prize from the bead contest today. When you see the photo I posted on the pc FB page you will know why I am so honored to have received it. Cindy, thank you from the bottom of my heart.  The pendant will serve as a constant reminder of my good fortune in having you as a friend and mentor. Many, many, many hugs. <strong>~Elizabeth-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/frustrated-paypal-good-news/12212/#comment-43560" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Prizes</a></p>
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<p>What a wonderful surprise! A free tutorial for anyone! Only the Top team of Cindy and Doug Lietz would do such a thing. Now everyone can learn how to do the -TEARDROP BLEND SHIFT. This is the Lietz Method. What a gift! This show how generous the POLYMER CLAY TUTOR is. O. K. you lurkers &#8211; now you can see a bit of what this site has to offer. For only $9.95 every 3 months, you too can join us. Please consider this an invitation!! Nowhere can you have &#8211; video tutorials (very professionally done), recipe colors, help when you need it, and so much more. You can post your creations too. This is a super friendly site! <strong>~Patt-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/teardrop-blend-shift/13071/#comment-48531" target="_blank">Teardrop Blend Shift Video</a></p>
<p>Beautiful beads all you growing artists out there. I love going to facebook and looking at each and every one of them in the larger picture. Thanks for having the drive to share all your work with us. I wish Cindy had enough beads so all of you could win a few just for trying. Great work! Uuuggs. <strong>~Peggy-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/001-polymer-clay-contest-25-points-carolyn-f/10663/#comment-38374" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Contest</a></p>
<p>Well, shiver me timbers me hearties! Just knew me trusty cutlass would come in handy a slicing of that pirate cane. Trouble is some scurvy knave has raided me treasure chest and made off with all me white clay, Grrrrrrr (Will make him walk the plank when I lay me hands on &#8216;im). Must send a message in a bottle for new supplies (Could take some time). Naw, can&#8217;t wait that long, will send the cabin boy over to the mainland, hoping he don&#8217;t run off with me pieces of eight! Me heartfelt thanks to you Capt&#8217; Cindy and yer crew for this long awaited, really amazing. Pirate Cane. Cheers. <strong>~Elaine-F</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/pirate-cane-pt2-skull-cross-bones-polymer-clay-tutorial/14317/#comment-52884" target="_blank">Pirate Cane Tutorial</a></p>
<p>Carolyn, congratulations on your win of the Cindy Beads. Couldn&#8217;t have gone to a nicer person, with your book bead story. The book beads were beautiful in their own right and now the worth of them and your giving nature have been further rewarded. That&#8217;s so nice. I bet you are excited. Cindy that was a lovely lot of your beads, you are so generous. Best wishes to you Carolyn, just hug those beads, I&#8217;m sure they&#8217;ll make you smile. <strong>~Elizabeth-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/winner-polymer-clay-tutor-beads/10202/#comment-36403" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor Beads</a></p>
<p>Absolutely! When you stated your goals for this contest, you were probably wondering if you (or I should say &#8220;your students&#8221;) could reach them. Everyone has been so enthusiastic, and have overcome their hesitations &amp; submitted entries to the contest. I think you should be happy about this success &#8211; your students have reached the goal you set for them! It has been so wonderful seeing all of the beautiful creations others have made. It&#8217;s made everyone feel closer to each other. Like, we&#8217;re all in this together! Thanks, Cindy &amp; Doug, for this fantastic contest, for encouraging everyone to get busy with their clay and put it out there for all to see! <strong>~Phaedrakat</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/42-more-photo-entries-polymer-clay-bead-giveaway-contest/8360/#comment-30443" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Photo Entries</a></p>
<p>My watercolour beads. I started with a Skinner blend sheet, gold-green pearl-blue pearl-red. Then with the finished sheet I worked from one side to the other, so the first few beads I made were predominantly gold, then next ones greeny-gold, then green, then teal, etc. If I arranged the beads in the right order they would almost look like a Skinner blend themselves. I&#8217;ll admit I only really tried this technique so I could enter the competition, but now I absolutely love it, and will definitely experiment with it some more. <strong>~Silverleaf</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-bead-giveaway-contest-step-2-post-your-comments/8039/#comment-29816" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Beads</a></p>
<p>This IS a beautiful technique Cindy came up with, and she was so generous to share it with us all! But everyone who&#8217;s picture is showcased above took that technique, added their own personal touch, and came up with some amazing pieces. Brenda, I see your fabulous cross is included. Congratulations to you and everyone else who&#8217;s pics are there! <strong>~Tanya-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/member-project-photos-blend-and-switch-technique/11223/#comment-40688" target="_blank">Blend and Switch Technique</a></p>
<p>These are beautiful colors. Very nice pix, Doug. I know you have heard it all before but thank y’all for all the work you do to make this a fun and engaging site. <strong>~Teresa-D</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/union-station-palette-polymer-clay-tutor-recipes/14267/#comment-51895" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Color Recipes</a></p>
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		<dc:creator>Cindy Lietz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks so much for sharing the video of the Northern Lights. What a spectacular sight! And your examples are just stunning. You just continue to come up with the best videos week after week! ~Fran-R &#62;&#62; This comment was originally posted here: Aurora Technique Video
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.beadvideos.com/images/what-others-are-saying.jpg" alt="Polymer Clay Membership Site" width="258" height="200" align="left" border="0" hspace="0" vspace="0" />Thanks so much for sharing the video of the Northern Lights. What a spectacular sight! And your examples are just stunning. You just continue to come up with the best videos week after week! <strong>~Fran-R</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/aurora-technique-northern-lights-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/12521/#comment-46968" target="_blank">Aurora Technique Video</a></p>
<p>It took me a long time to join because I wasn&#8217;t sure I would want to pay for a video that I couldn&#8217;t &#8220;hold in my hand&#8221; to keep. After I joined I was sorry I hadn&#8217;t joined sooner. The videos are so well done. Even though what I do isn&#8217;t as precise as Cindy&#8217;s, it is good enough for me. The enjoyment of having these lessons available whenever I want them is stupendous. <strong>~Freda-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/leopard-cane-tutorial-video-polymer-clay-library/9826/#comment-35279" target="_blank"> Polymer Clay Video Library</a></p>
<p>Rather than investing in books, get everything Cindy has in her library. You&#8217;d be much better off. The videos are always better than print and pictures. And Cindy&#8217;s prices can&#8217;t be beat. She is the best &#8230; wish I had found her before I invested in books that now just sit on the shelf. <strong>~Carolyn-F</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-art-sheets-membes-library-video/11392/#comment-41084" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Art Sheets</a></p>
<p>I woke up early in anticipation of the next video (5 am here in the UK) &#8211; you&#8217;ve really got me hooked Cindy! Your videos are not only cleverly produced and filmed in a way that is easy to see (thank you Doug!) but the ideas are so amazing! Every week you come up with something new and I&#8217;m always surprised. More power to your elbow Cindy! And thanks for a super web site! <strong>~Marion-R</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sculptural-birdhouse-beads-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13064/#comment-48429" target="_blank">Sculptural Birdhouse Beads</a></p>
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<p>Wow, didn&#8217;t even notice this was your 200th video! Congratulations! To you, and to us, lol. We are the lucky ones. I just loved this video and can imagine all sorts of beautiful and colorful things to do with the varied results!  Thanks again! <strong>~Becky-C</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/lietz-teardrop-blend-color-shifts-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13005/#comment-48298" target="_blank">Lietz Teardrop Blend Color Shifts</a></p>
<p>Doug does with a camera what you do with clay &#8211; pure artistic beauty. Love this color palette. Feel the warmth on my face while sitting in my garden. So relaxing. Love Love Love. Thank you both so very much. Many Uuuugggs. <strong>~Peggy-B</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-color-recipes-st-johns-wort-palette-premo/13171/#comment-48937" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Color Recipes</a></p>
<p>I love Mokume Gane, and this one is so easy! The other videos out there just do not compare with the quality and information in yours. I love you guys! <strong>~Bette-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/rolled-mokume-gane-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13191/#comment-49220" target="_blank">Rolled Mokume Gane Cane</a></p>
<p>Another great, and extremely useful, tut coming up! Tons of possibilities with this technique, too, which is what I love about everything you teach us, Cindy! I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve watched one video where we couldn&#8217;t take what you show us and use it in so many different ways. Can&#8217;t wait til Friday! <strong>~Tanya-L</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-cookie-cutter-canes-video/11162/#comment-40566" target="_blank">Cookie Cutter Canes</a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m from Holland and we don&#8217;t have very much polymer clay information here, so I like your site very much and I would like to see more of your video&#8217;s yours sincerely. <strong>~Inge-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polyclay-reader-survey-bead-beginner-making-jewelery-advanced/340/#comment-4030" target="_blank">Bead Beginner</a></p>
<p>Cindy&#8217;s video&#8217;s are the best, nothing can replace them. <strong>~Phaedrakat</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-making-your-own-cord-end-findings-video/7086/#comment-29888" target="_blank">Making Your Own Cord End Findings</a></p>
<p>Peggy Barnes: Love your description: &#8220;You slammed another one right out of the ballpark and the bases were loaded.&#8221; I think Cindy is headed to the World Series!!! <strong>~Catalina</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-blue-morpho-butterfly-wing-cane-video/10442/#comment-37592" target="_blank">Blue Morpho Butterfly Wing Cane</a></p>
<p>Cindy and Doug: You two have came a long way on your videos they are very crisp now. Your technic of teaching is superb! I feel blessed to have found your site, and have made many new friends. <strong>~Brenda-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutor-5th-friday/10802/#comment-39225" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor</a></p>
<p>Great video Cindy. Surprised? Only at the simplicity. Unlimited use here again letting our imaginations run wild, such freedom. A HUGE thank you. <strong>~Joyce-M</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-custom-made-embossed-metal-stamps-video/11789/#comment-42454" target="_blank">Custom Made Embossed Metal Stamps</a></p>
<p>Awesome polymer stamp video. This is the first video of yours I have purchased and viewed. Well it was the reason I came to your site in the first place. <strong>~Lisa-T</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymer-clay-tutorial-polymerize-your-postage-stamps-video/11922/#comment-45762" target="_blank">Polymerize Your Postage Stamps</a></p>
<p>I just love this video/tut and the possibilities seem endless. I have been saving my much used dryer sheets for a scrapbooking friend but now she is out of luck ;-) Kudos to the Lietz team. <strong>~Lawrence-S</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/polymerized-cloth-mixed-media-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/12389/#comment-46479" target="_blank">Polymerized Cloth Mixed Media</a></p>
<p>Just love this video&#8230; there are so many techniques that I want to do and just not enough time in the day&#8230; but you make everything look so easy&#8230; thanks for all your hard work at making these videos so easy to follow for a newbie like me. <strong>~Natalie-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/grape-hyacinth-flower-cane-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/12851/#comment-48001" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutorials</a></p>
<p>You just have the best tutorials that I have ever seen!  Thanks again! <strong>~Jen-H</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/teardrop-blend-shift/13071/#comment-48547" target="_blank">Teardrop Blend Shift Video</a></p>
<p>Cindy this tute is so easy and BEAUTIFUL. Now that I have the colors (grin) all is well with my world! Thanks for such an inspiring tute. The best ever! <strong>~Patt-W</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/peacock-cane-project-pt1-polymer-clay-tutorial-video/13427/#comment-49595" target="_blank">Peacock Cane Project</a></p>
<p>What a great month for tutes!!  While I haven&#8217;t been on the blog much, I have been watching my weekly videos and this has been another great month!  Thanks so much for all of your inspiring ideas and wonderful detail oriented quality videos!! <strong>~Laura-Z</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-037-june-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/13499/#comment-49791" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Tutor Library</a></p>
<p>Cindy &#8211; I am a craft worker who is trying to turn a hobby into a small business. I do enjoy your tutoring videos and I can tell you that after I wasn&#8217;t successful finding polymer clay work shops in my area, your videos are being my best school! Thanks. <strong>~Andrea-K</strong> <em>&gt;&gt; This comment was originally posted here: </em><a href="http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/vol-038-july-2011-back-issues-polymer-clay-library/13668/#comment-50246" target="_blank">Polymer Clay Videos</a></p>
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