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’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! ~Shannon-L >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Making Polymer Clay Beads

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 ~Angelghost >> This comment was originally posted at this link: How To Make Beautiful Faux Opals

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. ~Brenda-M >> This comment was originally posted at this link: How to Make Handmade Ear Wires

I love inlays and would have not thought that it is so easy to make. Thank you Cindy for sharing. ~Ileana-B >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Polymer Clay Inlay Technique

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!* … I love reading what Cindy has tried, it’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’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’s easier on the pocket and us small time business owners/crafters, this is exactly what we need. ~Sara-G >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Resin for Polymer Clay Jewelry

I just started with the mica shift since watching the video. I tried to use the Fimo Effects and they don’t work like the Premo pearls do. Great technique and great tips Cindy. ~Jeanie-B >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Mica Shift Technique

Wow! What a time saver! Just when you think you saw it all! ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Extruder Flower Canes

Just in time!  I was trying to find some cord ends at the bead store last week. They didn’t have anything that would work, plus everything was so expensive. Can’t wait for Friday! ~Darlene-N >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Making Cord End Findings

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… the fun of being able to go in another direction entirely if the first choice doesn’t work and still end up with something wonderful. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Polymer Clay Beads

I love this video in which you show how to make the hearts, they’re FABULOUS!!!!!!!! Beautiful!!!! Can’t wait to try them. THANK YOU!!!! ~Julie-W >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Making Heart Shaped Beads

There are a lot of things I like about this site, but today it’s all about TGIF and… today I have something totally different to do – something easy, pretty, and wearable. Thank you, Cindy. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Polymer Clay Lace and Ink Technique

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 – don’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 – just make them small to go with the little beads that we make when we make bigger ones – at least I do. I’m always thinking “sets”. If I can make a big one for a pendant, I should be able to make small ones for matching earrings. ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Interchangeable Focal Bead Pendant

I’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. ~Sue-F >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Inked Polymer Clay

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 – 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!! ~Lisa-W >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest

Very clever use of the light bulb Cindy, in this inked butterfly tute! ~Michelle-C >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Polymer Clay Tutorials

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. ~Barb-C >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Polymer Clay Videos

Cindy, I’m for anything you want to teach us. Although I wouldn’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. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Hammered Metal Bezels

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. ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Making Your Own Custom Buttons

Here is a picture of my faux opal pendant. I’ve gotten so many compliments… thank you! The picture really doesn’t do the piece justice as compared to seeing it in person, but I thought I’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’t find I found some iridescent decorating shred (or Easter basket grass) and cut that up instead. ~Hobokenmary >> This comment was originally posted at this link: Faux Opal Bake and Bond Technique

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This is my favorite video so far.  I’ve been wondering how to do this ever since you first showed off your faux deep raku.  Thanks for sharing your technique for getting those gorgeous deep crackles. ~Priscilla-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Raku

I too had trouble with lentil beads until I saw Cindy’s video. It was like “dawn breaketh on marble head!” ~Kim-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lentil Beads

Wow Cindy – they are beautiful! It’s great knowing you can make beautiful beads and designs from left overs. I’ve been saving my scrap clay and old canes for ages… just waiting for something to do with them :) Thank you Cindy. ~Rachel-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Jupiter Planet Beads

Hi, Cindy – Based on your video, I am now eagerly awaiting receipt of the Lortone 3a rock tumbler I just ordered on line. While I’m waiting, can you tell me where to get the river rocks you mentioned? Do you know if Michael’s sells them? Thanks >>> Oops! Sorry, I asked my question about river rocks without realizing that you had all made such helpful comments and answered my question (and more) already. Thanks ~Sherry-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Rock Tumbler

Hi Cindy, well once again you have out done yourself with the tutorial. I love the faux pebbles. Have wondered what the recipe was so was glad you featured this here. Thanks again. ~Adrienne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Pebble Beads

Absolutely fantastic, my mind is already working. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Alcohol Ink Effects on Crackled Gold Leaf Polymer Clay Tutorial

LOL!! This looks like fun! Back to storage for the tool collection. My Dad inherited his godmother’s home contents, and when I divorced, he set me up with an excellent tool collection – haven’t even explored it all yet but I recognize most of them in the video. Blessings to Uncle Mart! And you Cindy! ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Copper Findings

Hi Cindy, The texturizing with rubber stamps video was exactly what I was looking for. Great explanations and I loved the results. The columbine colours are gorgeous, too. My favourite lesson so far. Thanks so much. I can’t wait to try the technique :-) ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Rubber Stamp Textured Beads and Pendants

Cindy what a nice technique much easier than mine I should add. Thank you so much for doing this video for us. I really enjoyed and learned a great deal from it. Hugs. ~Tannumoni-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpted Flower Rose Beads

I have been using embossing powders in poly clay for a while, and I prefer the fine powder as opposed to the course blends. I really love the look in a translucent clay as the powder almost has a suspended look, great for duplicating a stone look such as granite, marble, etc. Thanks for the tutorial Cindy, as usual, you have sparked the creativity bug in me again, been a while since I have worked with my clay. This will certainly get me back to making some beads. ~Rob-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Anjou Pear Fruit Beads

What a great resource! I’ll have to check that out because I am often stimied as to what glue to use and reach for my glue gun (don’t worry not for clay – ok only on clay when I have a tight deadline and it is not going to be worn LOL). I love gorilla super glue, I have used it with polymer clay to metal AND to fix my food processor mixing bowl, talk about all purpose! Plus it has rubber particles in it so it will flex rather than get brittle like other super glue. Great article Cindy! ~Lindsay-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry Glue and Adhesives

I tried these today, and I love them! They are so fun, but so are all the Cindy Lietz techniques I’ve tried so far! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Torn Paper Water Color Technique

WOW Cindy!! I have been waiting for this one and cannot wait to get started. My brain is on fire right now with the future possibilities of this technique. Thanks so much for sharing it with us! Pictures to come. This time I mean it. I get carried away and then go M.I.A. in my craft room and forget about my friends. Yes, guilty as charged. My punishment should be to get sent to my room. Okay, if I have to…. shucky-darn! See ya soon! ~Sherry-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Graffiti Beads

That’s great news for you Cindy, you must be thrilled. I’m very grateful to you for the teardrop blend and use it every time. ~Polyanya >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Cane Polymer Clay Tutorial

Cindy – that’s a great tip about cutting both sides of the wire in the rings. I have that problem too and never thought of your technique! ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry Projects

Love your site! I have just started doing wiring — your articles have been very helpful! Thanks! ~Wendy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Wirework Loops and Links

I’m about to purchase your Volume 12 videos to make some gold and silver leaf pendants with ink, love that technique. Thanks for getting me started. ~Mary-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry Tutorials

I love rolling things all into one… it’s fabulous!!! Love the rose brain cane and I am getting better at the mobius beads…. it’s a very cool bead it just takes a lot of practice!!! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Rose Brain Cane Mobius Bead

Love the extruder flower cane technique and yes yes yes would love a video the sooner the better. I am trying to get a lot of beads made right now so the easier a method the better for me. This idea looks so promising. You amaze me more and more Cindy. Please try to fit this in soon. Beading away. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Techniques

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OMG how do you come up with all these amazing polymer clay techniques? Sorry I’ve not chatted for a while but very busy at work. I can not wait to give this and your disc beads a try. Please never stop. You truly are my inspiration. ~Paul-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Pattern Backgrounds Polymer Clay Tutorial

Cindy, I finally decided to buff my beads… and yes they sparkle and are very pretty (some of them – it takes some getting used to knowing how much pressure and all). And yes I sent three of them flying across the room – did not think I would find them ever again. They went pinging all over before settling to the floor. But I enjoyed it and they shine like glass and you are right I do not need to use the glaze anymore. It certainly added a depth that I would not have gotten with the glaze. I seem to be in a chatty mood tonight so I will share a short story with all of you about how lucky we are to have Cindy as our teacher (I know you already know that) but… My sister- lives in D.C. we have many interests in common, she does mostly wire work, decided to take a clay class last weekend. She wanted to see what I was raving about when I told her about Cindy and the tutorials. And The class was on making Calla Lilies – which I had told her I was doing as one of our classes. She paid three times what we pay for three months of classes for a single afternoon! she went to the class, and was very disappointed with it as they did not learn how to make a skinner blend or anything that Cindy teaches and we tend to take for granted. They painted their clay to get color. So, Cindy I want you to know how grateful I am for all your teaching skills and how blessed we are that you take your time to teach us and help make our creations great. And for holding my hand through my fears of using the buffer. ~Karon-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Buffing Polymer Clay Beads

Hi Cindy!  I am just getting back into clay after a long hiatus and I must say I love the new Lietz blend method, saves so much time! you rock! ~SusanAnn-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Teardrop Method Polymer Clay Color Blends

I never would have figured out how to make this. Really neat technique, tried it and came out great. I got a Makins extruder a couple months ago. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: How to Make a Mod Cane

This is a great explanation for how to make a two-sided mold. I have played around with it, but not seriously enough to get good results. Now, here you’ve done the work for me! Your explanation / method will make it easy for me to make beads and shapes with a pattern on both sides. Thanks! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Molds

Your food processor article inspired me to try it with a machine I had intended to get rid of on ebay. Worked great on some really hard clay I had, except it quit working on the second or third batch and I cleaned the blades well and it worked again. I think the blades had too much residue on them and it was sticking to them. I need to find that quick mix, I have been using the sculpey softener. ~Nora-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools

That is so cool Cindy! I can’t wait to get home and try it! I am really excited about trying that in rainbow colors! Thanks so much for all these awesome videos! I am learning a great deal from them! ~Stephanie-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Skinner Blend Plug

Cindy, thanks for the tutorials. I have only used the leaf so the other foils was good to know. ~Linda-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Jones Tones Foil

I haven’t gotten squishy clay yet… but I won’t freak out if I do get some! Thanks for the great tips. ~Kam-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beginners

I just adore your videos! They are very helpful to me. Today I sent my husband to buy me a dremel tool! ~Oana-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Jewelry

Thanks for the complete rundown on translucent’s. I found it very helpful and will refer to it in the future. Great Job. ~Mary-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Translucent Polymer Clay

Beautiful! Thank you.. I’m getting very inspired! ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Crackled Gold Leaf on Polymer Clay Beads

What a surprise I got to see the photo of my ear rings posted here at your blog. Learning the techniques and applying them like with these ear rings is what I recently joined for and have appreciated the videos, thank you. I hope it enthuses your other members to put their work in too. thanks for the comments and thanks for thinking enough of my little effort to put in here. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Thanks so much for your tutorial on making your own felt buffing wheel for the Dremel. I am amazed how pretty my beads have turned out since using the Dremel and look forward to making my own buffing pads. ~Diana-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Dremel Tool

VERY awesome tutorial!!! Thanks! ~Charlene-Z >> This comment was originally posted here: Pillow Beads for Your Jewelry Projects

I’ve really admired these beads and am looking forward to this. I just got my extruder and plan to make the mod cane this weekend. Can’t wait to try this out! ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make Mobius Beads From Cane Slices

I love the Teardrop Skinner blend! It hadn’t occurred to me that I could use more than one color plus white in a flower petal. This worked great. ~Betsy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Quickest Skinner Blend You’ll Ever Make

Cindy – this flower is breathtaking! I would love to see a video on how to make it as I’m a visual learner. I have tried a couple of times to make beads like this, but have always been discouraged as they come out looking thick and clumsy. I will try the “brush technique” with the cornstarch. Thanks again! ~Maria-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Beads

Yes! Definitely put your name on this alternate method! Maybe the Cindy Color Blend or the Lietz Blend Variation. You deserve the credit. And everyone should know who to thank for saving them so much time. ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Modified Teardrop Method Faster and Just As Good

Wow you have done it Cindy. What a relief, no more 30+ times thru the pasta machine to see the blend. It takes a very creative mind to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful technique. ~Lynn-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Beautiful Polymer Clay Color Blends

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WOW!  This much easier than I thought – Love Cindy’s way KISS (keep it simple stoopid). No wonder we keep coming back for MORE. I would like to climb in Cindy’s mind LOL. I would never leave. Thanks to Cindy and Doug for these wonderful tutes. ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Wing Cane Video

Cindy, you’ve done it again. I am always amazed at how you even simplify what on first glance seems to be a simple  process. First I would have tried to make too many layers for my cutters and then I would have tried to ram the centers into each other and wonder why my designs came out so squashed. This is why you make the mistakes so I don’t have to… so worth the modest fee of your site. Thanks for so many great tutorials. It’s the high point of my weekend! ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Cookie Cutter Canes

Just watched your Blend & Switch Technique video! I think your are waking up the sleeping polymer clay beast inside me! Thanks! ~Kim-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Blend and Switch

Thanks for these videos. They have given me the confidence to try and do it for myself, and also to save some money. ~Lianne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Your Own Jewelry Headpins

Hi Cindy: I love the UV Resin video – awesome. Can’t wait to purchase the supplies!! Love your website – I just highly recommended you to a friend yesterday who was talking about making clay beads. Hope she signs up – will be the best investment she’ll make in learning how to make polymer clay beads. Take care. ~Nancy-C >> This comment was originally posted here: UV Epoxy Resin Tutorial

I can’t believe how lovely this is.  I’ve been watching your tutorials for more than a year now and this is quite possibly the most gorgeous technique you’ve shared. ~Vladadeska-V >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Mixed Media Art Sheets

I for see a shortage of old silver spoons! Here I thought all you needed to do was just bend the spoon and viola! Once again, a wealth of information from Cindy’s experience. ~Koolbraider >> This comment was originally posted here: Silver Spoon Jewelry Bails

Cindy: Great tut which has my mind buzzing with ideas! Plus you make it look so simple. I would just like to add a vote for the bracelet blanks which look exciting and although I have successfully made bangles using only polymer clay and think the possibility of actually building a design on a flat base which become part of the bracelet looks full of possibilities. ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Affordable Hammered Metal Bezels

I purchased series 008 as my pasta machine was mixing colours by itself (hadn’t been taken apart in almost three years) and I couldn’t wait for our Guild demo in May. Now my pasta machine is spotless and fenderless. Thanks again Cindy. ~Lawrence-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Well I wasn’t that keen on the idea of this when you first mentioned it Cindy, not really an animal print kinda girl but having watched the video I am a coming round to the idea. ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Leopard Cane Video

Love this idea and the video.  Tons of old stamping blocks left over from an earlier craft phase, and so neat to see possibilities with inks and clay by combining them in the future! ~Joceyln-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Artisan Jewelry

I loved the tutorial on the quick aka teardrop skinner blends. I will use immediately! I may even find a way to apply Sarah Schriver’s techniques using this new Skinner Blend. I took her course and loved it, but the Skinner blending took soooo long. Perhaps I can find a way to use this method and shorten it. ~Kim-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

I love, love, love this technique.  I may never try making pendants in the kiln again. Thank You Cindy. ~Kathy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Dichroic Glass

Fantastic tute!!! I love all kinds of rings and now I can custom make my own. I have chubby fingers… lol. Thanks again Cindy. ~Pollyanna >> This comment was originally posted here: Wire Wrapped Rings

Brilliant another good use of all my cutters! Thank you Cindy. ~Anne-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Cookie Cutter Canes

I tried this last night (was in desperate need of clay time after this week and packing last week). I learned: silver ink and alcohol ink do interesting things when you put them together. Try it sometime. My sheet (the first of many, I imagine) is hanging out waiting to become pendants, earrings, and beads. ~Katie-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Art Sheets

Love this distressed technique. I can see making some beautiful buttons with this, and I am getting ready to make some purse handles that would probably look awesome too. ~Loretta-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Cindy!! Excellent tute! I don’t use mouse pads anymore, but I did have an extra thick craft foam sheet that worked just as well. Something else I just thought of – for those of us who are “artistically challenged”, howzabout taping a computer-printed drawing onto the metal and using a stylus to trace in the design?  I’m thinking it would only take one pass on the paper, then you could remove it and clean up the metal. Thanx for giving us a unique way to create our own stamps!! ~Cheryl-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Custom Made Embossed Metal Stamps

Thank you, Cindy, for this great tutorial. I love the fact that you can use “found” items to make this, so I am on the lookout for products that use them! ~Becky-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Embossed Metal Stamps Video

Just watched the tutorial, great work Cindy. One thing I will mention is that you can add more silicone to that already cured mold, like in the case of the round one that was too thin. Silicone is one of the few things the silicone will stick to. So if you get a thin spot you can fix it with more silicone. ~Terry-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Silicone Molding Techniques

Hey Cindy, just a follow-up to my original post here. I showed my polymer friend my fully resined blend and switch earrings and she thought it was so cool. I have brought in several items that I’ve since done using the art sheets and faux dichroic glass and she is quite impressed. Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do!!!!! ~Laura-Z >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Library

Cindy a belated thank you for taking the time to get information on how to thin the Bake and Bond. I see I will be needing it with the polymerized cloth! Looks like a lot of fun! You have the most amazing ideas! ~Hanne-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Druzy Tutorial

I was mesmerized with just the photos for this one and the preview has me counting the minutes until we get the whole thing. The finished pieces look so gossamer-like. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymerized Cloth Mixed Media

Cindy, I am really inspired by the Polymerized Fabric technique. I have been working on combining my love of fiber with my love of jewelry and polymer clay. This is the perfect marriage. Your Fabric Rose is wonderful!! ~Heather-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Vintage Rose Choker

Dear Cindy, Every lesson from you is so beautiful that I’m happy with each and every one of them. I loved all the faux techniques you showed us and I hope you won’t stop this kind of lessons (faux gemstones or anything else). I would like to learn how to make more sculpted flowers. I loved your roses and your calla lily beads, tried them and they turned out great. Now I’m working on some sculpted orchids and I can’t stop myself from thinking :”Oh, if Cindy had a tutorial on that…” But I guess all good things require hard work, otherwise they wouldn’t be so rewarding :) ~Squash >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lessons

Fran is so right in describing that video as “spectacular”. To see something like that in person must be the ultimate. Cindy, never not tell us a story. Those you have shared are wonderful. You give so much of yourself and for me this is a bit more and personal making me want to give you that extra hug. This is truly going to be “THE” technique. ~Joyce-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Aurora Technique Polymer Clay Video

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OMG, I just watched this video and I have to echo what has already been said here many times – so clever to use a cube to add the slices, then make into whatever shape you want! Why didn’t I think of that? And I have to add that I am learning so many things, WELL WORTH the membership fee! ~Joyce-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Swaps

I’ve done mica shift before, but every time you have a video on something I’ve already done, I find out something new. ~Freda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Yes, yes, Yes. Does that count as three votes? Am always looking for ways to make my pieces more unique and you never fail to give me both inspiration and techniques to do just that! And it doesn’t hurt in the least that they are always economical. ~Deb-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Metal Bezels for Polymer Jewelry

What a technique, Cindy.  I never had any interest in this type of inlay design before, but now that I see what you’ve done, I need to know how! ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Turquoise Polymer Clay Inlay

This was just the coolest idea!! I love this clasp. Cindy you are marvelous!! ~Ifama-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Copper Jewelry Findings

Wow, lots of ideas for “thinking outside the box” projects! Looking at all the stuff really gets those ideas flowing. OK, now I need to get busy and start doing, instead of just looking! ;D I’m signing up for your polymer clay course next week when I have some money coming in. Today I’m going to get the back issue on lentil beads, and sign up to be a member too! Thanks for all you do. This site rocks! ~Darlene-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Rosary Beads

Options, options, options! One of the many things that I enjoy about the tutorials and projects is that they can be used to make almost anything you want. One project’s techniques could be used to spawn several other creations. And of course, everyone has their own take on the current projects. So excited for holiday canes! The holly leaves and berries are lovely. I can’t wait! ~Phoenix-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Holly Leaves and Berry Cane Designs

Oh how pretty! I am soooo looking forward to the wire working video. I’ve been holding off putting some stuff together waiting for this. I’ve got to get into gear and make some more beads for these techniques too… A really good reason to get my clay back out. *grin* (I have to do my claying in our dining room – so my clay and tools have to be put away when we’ve got company coming.) Glad to know everything is ok. I’d be lost without your blog! ~Lisa-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Wire Working and Polymer Clay Beads

Hi Cindy, just want to say thanks for your repeat of the Tear drop blend this week. Even tho I have watched it so many times I really found some little points I had missed. So it is probably a good thing to jog our memories by going over things. I do this some times with my few students who by the way at least one of maybe two have taken out a subscription with you from my telling them how good your site is, I think that is great. We are learning so much that some things get left behind. Anyway thank you for this weeks videos. I am not a Harry Potter person but admired your altered book and the little treasures you had hidden in there and think the kids will be just gobsmacked. Has even given me ideas to do something similar with other things. So if I get going will be sending you pics soon. All my love. ~Elizabeth-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Teardrop Method Polymer Clay Color Blends

LOVE the copper wire bezels. Haven’t thought about using the copper wire that way. I’ve done a fair amount of work with copper wire but this has my mind working in a different direction! Thanks for the inspiration and the nudge to try something a little out of the box! ~Arlene-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads and Wire

Love the extruder flower cane beads! They look like they have a 3-D effect. I hope you’ll make a video for us. I bought a good extruder so I would love any projects you can teach us. Thank you for everything you do for us. ~Jeanne-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Clay Extruder Flower Cane Beads

I looked at Galina’s website and an so happy that you are going to do this video. I was really intrigued by this process and started looking for the special extruder disk, but don’t know where to find them. The method of doing the process without the special disk really interests me. I want to try it soon. Thanks Cindy, for all your experimentation on our behalf. You are the greatest! ~Bette-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials

Hi, Cindy! I loved the new video on wire wrapping! I’ve been making rosaries and wired up jewelry for awhile now, and found 3 Step Round Nose Looping Pliers to be invaluable to my collection of tools. Using 3 Step Pliers, your loops and jump rings are always the same size without worrying whether you’re in the exact same spot on your pliers or not – they are fool proof, amazing, and sell for about $20 on most jewelry supply sites. I use mine constantly and they save a lot of time. I love creative people – if there is a need, someone will make a tool to satisfy that need. ~Jayne-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Jewelry Wireworking

Oh Cindy, this is faux opal is absolutely stunning!!!  I can clearly see the depth of the layers from the photo.  Sure hope you feel ready to teach it soon. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Opal

These tutorials are brilliant! Love the diversity – from tribal patterns to pretty lace. Thanks so much Cindy for all your work, inspiration and creative teaching style. We both have the same resolution in mind this year Maureen! Much as I look forward to learning I will be doing all I can to play with clay in the next few months. Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and wishing lots of joy, warmth and peace in the upcoming New Year! AND lots of creative adventures too. ~DJ >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Brilliant! You can never have too many textures! ~Genevieve-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Lace and Ink Texture on Polymer Clay

Cindy, I love butterflies- they make me happy! They’re so delicate and colorful. I paint them with inks so yes, definitely, I would love to be able to do them in polymer clay. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Polymer Clay Earrings

Cindy: Ah!! I have been waiting for you to teach something on using the cutters. This is great!!!! ~Brenda-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Inked Surface Butterfly Earrings

Inlay is something I’ve always wanted to try. That pendant is fabulous and the way it’s strung is really unique. Very inspirational! ~Jakie-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry

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Thanks for the video! I tried it and it’s amazing :D So much faster!:D I love doing blends now :P ~Cindy-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Lietz Teardrop Color Blend

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

I love it! It’s exactly the kind of thing I like. I’ve been using foil a lot myself this week, creating a similar kind of effect by layering coloured translucent clay over cracked foil on black or white. Yours is better. You’ve inspired me to order some alcohol inks  (since I had to order clay anyway I figured what the heck). Expensive, but hopefully I’ll use them lots and make pretty things. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Alcohol Inks and Polymer Clay

Really great video on making the pillow beads. Your explanation is so very easy to understand as well as the visual being of great help. Thanks again for great instructions!! ~Adrienne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Pillow Beads for Your Jewelry Projects

Thanks so much for the Tutorial on the Rock Tumbler, My hubby got me a double one for Christmas and I am getting ready to use it now. ~Donna-I >> This comment was originally posted here: Polishing Beads In A Rock Tumbler

I loved this video and went running out to the hardware store immediately to get some 14 gauge copper wiring. ~Sherry-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Copper Findings

Cindy, I love all these roses. They are beautiful. And Tania, I love the traditional beautiful red roses you did. I guess you could use all the same technique but keep the petals in closer for buds or just blooming buds. I wish had known how to do these before I bought a bunch of little calla lilies as I could have used this and only did one wrap of one petal for a calla lily. ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpted Flower Beads

Great tutorial Cindy, many thanks for taking the time and sharing Oh yummy – they do look good. ~Polyanya >> This comment was originally posted here: Anjou Pear Beads

Cindy, I hadn’t been brave enough to use the Studio Glaze yet but after your post here and the faux raku video I did. And I love it!!! It goes on thin enough that it doesn’t look plasticy, it just gives a nice shine. I will be using a lot of this from now on. Thanks for the tip!!! ~Carrie-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Studio by Sculpey Glaze

Hi there, I received my Makin’s clay extruder the other day, and just got it out to play with, and had a go at this Jupiter Bead, what a cool look!!  I can’t believe how easy it is use to use this tool. I used an old leopard cane with a caramel clay, and it turned out really well. Thanks for a neat tute Cindy. ~Sandra-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Jupiter Beads

Wow, that is such a fun technique with so many possibilities. Maybe even I can do that!! :) ~Lisa-C >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make Polymer Clay Lentil Beads

Cindy, that’s a great tutorial and I love the torn paper beads, can’t wait to try it. I did something like that a few years ago but didn’t do the black and white clay underneath and I think that’s what really makes them look better. Thanks again, I love Friday mornings waiting for your tutorials. ~Bonnie-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Torn Paper Water Color Technique

Well, I tried this technique last night. As you know I was very excited about it. Well I will tell you the trials I had with this technique. I kept digging in too deep I guess, I kept cutting off at least one letter on each word. I am gathering that I did not press hard enough on the clay with my stamp. Will try another batch today, I was able to get one successful bead. Thanks again Cindy for these wonderful tutorials. It is great to be able to clay along with the tutorial at your own pace. ~Nancy-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Graffiti Art Beads

On the original subject, everything in Volume-014 is great: it’s easily my pick of the volumes released to date, and I would definitely have bought it as a standalone back-issue if I hadn’t already received it all as a subscriber! ~Sue-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Videos

You need to purchase video #9. It is well worth the cost. Cindy’s quick ‘skinner blend’ technique is awesome. The other videos in #9 are excellent also! ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

What a great technique!  I think I would still use the Skinner Blend for 2 colors but when I want more than 2 colors, this is much easier!  YES – Put your name on it!  You should get credit for this new technique! ~Gayle-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Teardrop Blend

Congrats, it sounds like the Lietz Teardrop method is the talk of the town so to speak. I’ve done the two color blends but haven’t tried the multi color blends due to the difficulty involved. I am looking forward to trying your method this weekend.(so many interesting techniques so few days a week to play). ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Blends

How fabulous. I tried my hand at some of these before the video, BUT they weren’t quite a pretty as yours…. you make it look so very easy! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Calla Lily Beads

I love this place–always something new to learn. Thanks, Cindy! ~Bonnie-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Drilling Holes n Polymer Clay Beads

Glad to know I am not the only one who has tools they have never used. I love it when you show us how to use tools to help create something special. It seems like once I use it I keep thinking of other ways to use the item. Looking forward to using tools in our lessons. Thanks Cindy. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools

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That is a wonderful way of doing the Skinner Blend! I can hardly wait to try it out!! I have gotten so much help from your tutorials and look forward each week to what you are going to share next. ~Diana-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Tear Drop Method | The Quickest Skinner Blend You’ll Ever Make

You have no idea how overwhelmed I feel about what you said about my beads. I could never have made them without your video on thread beads. All your videos and tips are wonderful to newbies like me. Please keep up the great job. Thanks for the advice and information. I purchased your course and every bit of it’s helped me out. I refer back to it nightly and nonstop on the weekends. Thank you, thank you, thank you YOU ROCK! ~Paul-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Jewelry Making Tutorials

More great information, Cindy.  This is the most informative site I’ve found for using polymer clay! ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Rubber Stamping Polymer Clay

The “Lietz Teardrop Method” is awesome! Actually, the entire Vol-009 Back Issue is great! If you haven’t seen Cindy’s faster skinner blend method, you should get the back issue. You’ll also learn a how to do a cool cane and two types of beads, as well as the blend method! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

Oh my gosh Cindy. Yesterday I started watching the library videos and thought I would just learn one thing at a time. I watched the Volume-001 lentil bead series and I am hooked. I burned our supper (chicken on the grill is a pain in the butt anyway) because I got so caught up in this new creative ability of mine that I forgot it was on the grill. I can’t stop! All of my clay scraps were used for “practice”. I now have none left. Let me know what you think. Tomorrow, I would like to learn Mokume Gane Technique if I can pull away from this! Thank you so much for having such wonderful videos. You make it so easy to learn. ~Sherry-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lentil Beads

Cindy – thanks for your answer to covering wood. One or two days after I asked you about this, I watched a Carol Duvall episode where she had a polymer artist on who was covering wood to make clocks. She said that you brush on any all purpose glue, like you said, so the clay would adhere to it. It’s funny how coincidence came into play again. Anyway I want to let you know that your tutorials are so helpful. ~MaryEllen-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Projects

That’s really cool. I love all your videos. Especially the lentil bead one. Thanks. ~Kim-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools

Thanks again, Cindy for a very enlightening way to use Polymer Clay. I enjoy your videos very much. ~Pat-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Skinner Blend Plug

Oh wow how cool! This was a really neat video! I for one prefer the look of the metal leaf to the Jones Tones so this was a good money saving point for me! :) ~KeriLee-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy – The Dremel tool has made such a difference!!! I am so grateful to have learned about it from you. I have carpel tunnel, and was wondering how I would manage to sand and buff all of my work without straining my wrists. I have been using my Dremel for about a week now, and thanks to you and this magnificent tool, I am buffing away with no problems at all! ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Buffing Polymer Clay Beads

Pain in the “clay” is right! Even as a sculptor of dragons, this new clay is troublesome. I once left a dragon to sit for a couple of days to return to it and find his arms had melted off and fused with legs, and his head went somewhere else also :) (I guess it could be a new breed). Leaching is a pain, but it does work. THANKS for letting us all know. ~Andrea-M >> This comment was originally posted here: New Premo Formula

Thank you for the videos; I like their length and their content. Makes me want to go buy some better clays now! ~Nancy-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polyclay Beginners

Hi Cindy!  I’m still working on making beads with flower petals in them. I am glad to learn from this article what probably caused the plaquing in my beads. But I have to tell you that I really like the look for this project! I’ve been mixing in the flower petals and then experimenting with letting the clay sit for some time – days or weeks. The color from the flowers leaches out into the clay and the result looks kind of like stone! The plaquing actually adds a layer of color and texture to the beads. I like it and am getting really good feedback from my “guinea pig” friends. My question is does the plaquing affect the beads in any way other than in the look of them?  Should I be concerned about it? As always, thank you so much for everything! ~Marsha-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Translucent Polymer Clay

That was so much fun to watch! It amazes me how beautiful and realistic the beads are after sanding. I would love to see more faux techniques. I made some rose quartz beads using iridescent flakes. Problem with them was that the flakes “flake” off in spots, but overall I think they look OK. ~Maria-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Faux Turquoise Beads

I like the idea of the initials as well. What a nice keepsake and of course made with momma’s love! I’ll have to try the Faux wood as well for my pocket knives. I also like the wood look and yours is just beautiful. ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Faux Wood

Thank you so much for this! I know I have needed to clean the machine for so long but I was clueless! Happy New Years to you, you wonderful woman! It has been my pleasure to get to know you. ~Shannon-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Taking Apart And Cleaning A Pasta Machine

Dear Cindy, I tried this awesome technique, too, and was impressed, how good my (German;-) baking parchment held the colour… The transfer onto the clay went easy and looked very promising, but, unfortunately the inks didn’t “heat-set” in the oven… I think there’s a difference in the inks, the printer uses. Mine is a CANON Pixma… Many greetings from Germany. ~Susanne-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Image Transfer Technique

Hi, I am a scrapbooker, rubber stamper and lover of die cut machines, my craft room is bursting at the seams so of course I own pearl ex in every color. I am always looking for ways to integrate all of my hobbies so I look forward to learning this technique. I am learning so much from you… Thanks. ~Tinuke-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Pearl Ex Powders for Polymer Clay

Today I made the felt buffing attachment for a Dremel-like tool my husband wasn’t using. I followed the instrux in the video and I’m very happy with it. The only negative is that the tool became really warm after buffing 7 beads; the motor in this off brand might not be strong enough. It sure beats buffing by hand on an old pair of jeans, and at 58cents for 2 pieces of felt, it’s a lot cheaper than the Foredom I’ve been looking at. Thank you Cindy for another winner. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Buffing Wheel

This was such great information. I tried imprinting objects into clay and the image ended up, well so-so. I am sure the problem was that I accidentally decreased the sharpness when the clay was pulled away. Baking in the clay will solve that problem. I had never considered baking one half and then attaching the raw half. I always wondered how people got both sides to look so good.  I used the juggling technique, trying not to make distortions by handling either side too much. Once again Cindy, the close up pictures are much better. Thanks for making that change. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Heart Beads Valentines Jewelry

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What a cool technique!  Of course, it’s one of about ten I’ve got lined up to try now that I finally have some time.  Looking forward to the videos next month. I’d like to second the comment about value for money. Your videos are great information. Thanks so much, Cindy. ~Sue-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Deep Crackle Bead Techniques

This technique is so cool, I really like the round and lentil beads in previous lessons. I could never figure out how to do this on my own and need a visual. The nice thing about these beads is they are different that what most other people are making.  With 12,000 polymer clay listings on Etsy, these would really stand out. I have not yet listed on Etsy and my concern in is how do you get noticed. I know a good photo is the key but originality is also very important. I hope others will realize the great opportunity to learn this Raku Technique and will hound Cindy to make a video lesson. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Raku Mosaic Tube Beads

Hey Cindy! I’ve been in Heaven part of this morning — checking over all of the clay information. Plan on trying a bunch of them!! Your techniques are unbelievable, and so simplified!! Can tell that you really found your LOVE! Oops!! I should add, other than  your True Love (your hubby)! Thanks so much for all that you are giving to us (a gift)! I am elated with your website, and glad that I am a member too. THANKS FOR SHARING!!! ~Diana-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I just finished watching your tutorial on adding the thread to the clay. I thought it was a great idea, which got me thinking. As I was drilling some holes in some of my beads I had these small shavings from the beads, so I decided to mix them in with the translucent clay. It worked great and made some really beautiful beads. Anyway just wanted to share it with you. Thanks again for your wonderful tutorials. ~Jackie-N >> This comment was originally posted here: Jewelry Making Tutorials

Well, this gives me idea with what I am to do with my acrylic paints.. Thanks :D for the info. ~Melissa-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Instructions

Thank you so much, this was really informative. I was wondering how to make my beads all the same size without having more equipment. Thanks Again! ~Sarah-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Baking Uniformly Sized Polymer Clay Beads

Cool Idea!!! Love it. You are so creative. I am certainly going to give that a try. I was trying to practice my Mokume Gane cane for an upcoming class and wasn’t sure what to try it on, so I covered a small stainless steel utility pocket knife (only on one side) and wow… it really dressed up the knife.  I gave them to my nephews and brother-in-laws for Christmas… and they also make great stocking stuffers as well.  This is why I just love polymer clay! ~Lupe-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads and Wire

I am so glad I watched the video about the Makin’s extruder. It had not crossed my mind about the vacuum that could build up if you pulled the clay out of the chamber instead of pushing it out with the plunger. Thanks for the tip Cindy. ~Adrienne-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Makins Professional Ultimate Clay Extruder

Thank you so much for the video on taking my pasta machine apart and cleaning it. I’ve been working with polymer clay for a few months and was going to go out and buy a couple of spares, not now. ~Paul-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Taking Apart And Cleaning A Pasta Machine

That’s the truth, I would NEVER have tried to clean my pasta machine without having watched your video, even though I have a different model than yours on the video, after a few days I figured out how to get the scrapers back on. Thanks a million Cindy, and I am slowly building up the back volumes at one or two a month, I can easily find the $10-$20 a month that I waste on other things than aren’t necessary (breakfast on the way to work) to purchase the videos, although I still would like to see them offered on DVD. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Skinner Blend Plug Technique

I have been all over the net looking for inkjet info for transfer. Thought only toner would do. Got all the materials. Can’t wait to get going. Yeah! Thanks Cindy. ~MaryEllen-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Image Transfer Technique

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

Wow Cindy! This is the first of your videos I have watched, and I have to say what a nice job! The camera angles were great and the picture was very bright and clear. Much better than the blurry, dark, jumpy videos I have seen elsewhere. If all your vids are this well done, then what a value your membership really is! Thank you so very much for sharing this one in particular with all of us. I am sure everyone who watches this will be able to use this method easily after watching you do it. Even if they have been intimidated by the skinner blend in the past. What a sweetheart you are to give us all this chance to see it. XOXO ~Jamie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Teardrop Method

This is a brilliant idea and I can’t wait to try it, Cindy – thanks for sharing! I too think you should give your name to it ;-) ~Caroline-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Modified Skinner Blend

WOW! I’ve been putting off purchasing a pasta machine for the Skinner blend because it looks so tedious. You are blessed with such a creative mind and now you’ve outdone yourself and have saved thousands of polyclay artists time, money, and frustration by inventing this unique alternative! Thanks Cindy! ~Sharon-T >> This comment was originally posted here: Teardrop Method for Polymer Clay Color Blends

I’ve had a bit of a break from the internet, and look what I’ve missed! What a great idea, so simple and effective and easy. I do love Skinner blends and don’t mind all the precision but it just takes too long. You’ve solved that problem… how awesome. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

Amazing, I thought these were so much harder, you sure make everything thing look so easy! Thanks. ~Tina-A >> This comment was originally posted here: Pillow Beads

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

I LOVE the hammered copper! I actually have some of the wire at home that I ran across in a recent clean-up of my late husband’s workshop! I can wait to see how to do this – up close and personal – in this week’s video. Got family reunion Saturday but I know what I’ll be doing Sunday afternoon!!! ~Arlene-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Hammered Copper Findings

These are so cool and I’d love to learn how to make them.  Cindy, you are making it very difficult for us to choose!!! I still want to learn the faux raku and memorial keepsake beads too. Can’t wait!!! ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Graffiti Beads

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Hi Cindy: I had to really laugh when I saw this simple, but very clever trick to clean white clay. I can’t tell you how many times, I decided that my white clay was going to have to be mixed with something else because of the colour that was being picked up off of my past machine. I’m really glad that I bought my membership, because now that money has saved me much more in white clay. ~Carol-C >> This comment was originally posted at this link: White Fimo Clay

Love your Videos. You are the FIRST person to show me how to do a leaf quickly and correctly. THANKS GIRLFRIEND !!!!! ~Donna-I >> This comment was originally posted here: Tube Beads for Jewelry Making

Thanks for sharing so many great tips and ideas, Cindy. Every year I grow a border of Johnny-Jump-Ups in as many colors as I can find, for their sunny faces and great colors. I take pictures of them and pick and dry them etc. as they and Pansies are my favorite flowers. I am a caner but have trouble with the Pansies and Johnny Jump Ups and this article really helped me where you explained the steps of the different skinner blends. Thanks, again and hugs. ~Sue-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs

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

This is a great tip! It also solved a problem I’ve been having. The seams from my cookie cutters were leaving a noticeable uneven spot on the edges of my clay. When I’d try to smooth out the imperfection, I usually ended up making it worse. I put a torn open ziplock bag over the clay, pressed down with my cookie cutter, and the result was wonderful! I had a beautiful, professional looking beveled edge and the cookie cutter seam didn’t leave a mark. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Pendants

I finally got my clay and made my first lentil bead!!!! It was only one color since I want to get the technique down before I start mixing for the swirls. It was so easy and turned out so great! Keep up the great work Cindy. I can’t wait to walk through every single video and master all of the great techniques you are teaching us! ~Malinda-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Lentil Beads

Thanks a lot, Cindy! It’s a great new idea for me. I’ve heard about adding different things to clay but never thought of flowers. It could be very symbolic. ~Svetlana-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Flower Petal Beads

I use to do scrapbooking so now I know what to do with all my stamps I collected over the years. Thanks. ~Brenda-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Rubber Stamping Polymer Clay

I have been so busy with baby season (I do wildlife rescue and take in orphans) that I have been unable to check your web site and just today saw the video on the food processor. Clear and very understandable. ~Patricia-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Silver Spoon Pendants

How did you know I had alcohol inks on my list to buy today? Now I’m going to wait and try some of your ideas before I give in. Thanks again Cindy. You are always a fountain of ideas and suggestions! ~Aims >> This comment was originally posted here: Alcohol Ink Techniques

Hi Cindy, All the videos I have seen so far are great. Really good information. This one on the food processor was good for me, because I have already burned up a small one. I need to make sure the pieces are small enough so that doesn’t happen again. Never thought of that before! Thanks again. ~Linda-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tools

Here is a little lesson I learned the hard way… Last night I was using white clay to make a pendant. I noticed some tiny specks of color on the white as I worked. I then realized that the stamp that I had used to make an impression on the white clay had not been cleaned the last time I used it, and some of the blue color from the stamp had transferred onto my white clay. I quickly learned that I need to be sure all of my tools are diligently cleaned before I begin a new project! Thanks for the tips (I can sure use them)! ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: How to Bake Polymer Clay

A new use for my dremel – who would have thunk? ~Sue-P >> This comment was originally posted here: Buffing Polymer Clay Beads

Another very interesting way to use polymer clay! Thanks for another great video Cindy!! ~KeriLee-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Skinner Blend Plug

I was having a terrible time trying to pierce holes in my beads, even after following your tips. The pin never seemed to come out where it was supposed to! Practice does help though. For the past few days, I’ve been making lentil beads to practice my piercing skills. Poor little beads, they were poked and prodded over and over! I’d pierce each one 3 and 4 times, just for practice. And it’s paying off! I managed to pierce a half dozen good beads this afternoon, and the holes came out pretty much where I wanted them! Yay! I also took your advice and bought the bead baking rack so I’d have the pins. That helped a lot, too. I was using a needle, but it wasn’t long enough. Those pins really work well. I’ll send some pix of my successes, once I get some beads baked and sanded. Thanks for all the tips! I LOVE this site! I’ve done more with my clay since I found this site than I did in the entire two years before this. ~Darlene-N >> This comment was originally posted here: How To Make Polymer Clay Beads

Hi Cindy. The difference between the foil and gold leaf was very helpful. ~Pat-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Gold Leaf vs Gold Foil

Yesterday I picked up Laurie Mika’s book for a bit of eye candy. Then today on the Polymer Clay Daily blog, I found Libby Mills and learned that she won the collaborative artists quilt put together by Laurie Mika for Synergy 2. That gave me an idea (more synergy) – I’m going to make tiles using the processes I learn here from Cindy. I may sometime put a ‘quilt’ together for myself using the tiles and I’ll have a visual record of a process. I like the idea of some of the tiles being dimensional and some flat. ~Rose-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Mosaic

Thanks for blogging about this Cindy, this subject seems to come up in other forums. Its true some people are having a time with the new formula of clay which now conforms to the law. Not all translucent clay are created equal and the lack of color tend to make them more squishy to, but some clay brands like ProSculpt who makes a translucent clay are not meant to be used for canes as they crack and separate from the colored clays making the canes barely usable. Love your videos and your blog now is on my favorites to!!! Thanks. ~Andrea-R >> This comment was originally posted here: New Premo Formula

Your videos are always a highlight in my week. Please keep them coming! I’m so glad you explained about using a Dremel. I have been thinking about purchasing one for about a year now, but was too afraid to get the wrong thing. Thanks! ~Maria-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Reader Survey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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