Video 035-4: Birdhouse Beads

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Recipe 035-4A: Stamen

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Member Benefits 035-4: Cane Making

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

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

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

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Video 035-3: Teardrop Blend Shift

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Recipe 035-3A: Foxgloves

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Member Benefits 035-3: Techniques Tools

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

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Video 035-2: Copper Foil Tape

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Recipe 035-2A: Wineberry

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Member Benefits 035-2: Course Feedback

Hi Cindy, I got your beginners course 2 days ago, finished it last night and became a member today. I signed up for the membership plus the 3 month backdate offer. I want to tell you that you have helped me more in the last 3 days than all the reading I’ve been doing for the last 3 months. Thanks Cindy. ~Linda-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Tutorials

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

I have been beading for about a year and was window shopping and saw some beautiful beads.  I talked with the shop owner and she told me they were polymer beads.  I thought no way can I make them even near that nice.  I started to look online to see what lessons were available and found Cindy’s site.  The Beginners course got me started to see if this was a craft that I wanted to stay with.  The way she teaches makes it so easy and fun.  My beads might not get as good as the ones in the window but I know I can get close. ~Pennie-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Learning

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Video 035-1: Lilac Beads

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Recipe 035-1A: Porcelain Cup

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Member Benefits 035-1: Tutoring Support

I love working with polymer clay and just wanted to say that you show easy ways to do beautiful work. Thank you. ~Sandra-D >> This comment was originally posted here: Lortone Tumbler for Beads

Hi, Cindy — Thanks for getting back to me so quickly (as you always do). You gave me just the answer I was hoping for, because I was afraid that a sealant would take away from the leather effect. Thanks for the link to your article on acrylic paints and polymer clay — don’t know how I missed it the first time. Have a great weekend! ~Sherry-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Leather Techniques

It was so great to meet you in person Cindy. Your dedication to teaching polymer clay shines through with your ever cheerful personality and great sense of humour. The members of our guild fortunate to meet you personally, have had their lives enriched. ~Lawrence-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Guilds

Oh yea, I have been busy for awhile and not been able to really read or post.  It is like missing old friends. :(  Everyone here is so supportive and inspiring and fun. And while we are all totally awesome!!!  we wouldn’t have this community feeling without Cindy leading the way with her warmth and friendship. Thanks Cindy for all you do. We luv ya!! ~Laurel-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

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Video 034-4: Grape Hyacinth Cane

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