Member Benefits 017-3: Video Learning

Cindy, I have found that your tutorials are so easy to follow and easy to understand. I prefer to learn by seeing and your videos definitely do that and more. I am so glad that I came across your website because I found that your videos and membership are so reasonably priced. Again, thanks for your hard work and I, too, soon hope to submit some of my works for your Spotlight. ~Catherine-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I just wanted to say Thank You Cindy for all the tutorial Video’s. Before watching your tutorial’s I had some supplies but never really did anything with it. You gave me the confidence to start again and keep going :) I love your teaching style and have learned so much from you. I have learned much more from you than any of the books I have. ~Jennifer-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Polymer Clay Jewelry

My vote is for the video too. Like several have said, I could probably stumble through your written directions and do just fine, but there’s just something about seeing it done that clears up any confusion. Not to mention triggering thoughts of other things that could be done in a similar fashion. ~Arlene-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Butterfly Wing Jewelry

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Video 017-2: Spliced Flower Cane

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Recipe 017-2A: Wasabi

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Member Benefits 017-2: Tutoring Support

You’re so smart and creative Cindy. I just love your blog and your giving spirit. ~DaisySoapGirl >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Techniques

It is such a pleasure and gift that you bestow on all of us. Your rewards will be piled upon you and your family for all that you do for the polymer community. I want to thank your family for sharing you with us. Love & Light. ~Illaya-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Heart Pendant

I am a member at Cindy’s Polymer Clay Library and HIGHLY recommend her site for anyone. I have finally learned several things just by watching her videos that I could not understand prior. If, you need anything she is always there with an answer or will find someone that can do it. Check it out and the membership cost is very reasonable. ~Donna-I >> This comment was received via email.

Wow, what a series of tutorials. It is so great to re-learn these techniques. What I like about Cindy’s tutorials is that she tells you a number of way to do a technique and we can chose the one that works the best for us. I also like how she responds to others feedback because then we can learn a few tricks from them too … Thanks Cindy for sharing your vast knowledge and “making mistakes” so we don’t have to. ~Anna-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Gloss Finish

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Video 017-1: Poppy Beads

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Recipe 017-1A: Siberian Wallflower

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Member Benefits 017-1: Techniques Tools

Oh Cindy: I just watched your video on the Tear Drop Method. I have two words: Brill-yant! What a great technique, and I hope it gets known as the Lietz Method throughout the polymer clayniverse. Thanks for sharing. ~Deirdre-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Modified Rainbow Skinner Blend Tutorial

Once again another wonderful time saver. The extruder in my studio will now lives next to the pasta machine. I also appreciate the tip about surrounding the cane with thin sheets of translucent in steps. I can see where this will assist in the compression of the flower without distorting.  I am blessed for finding you Cindy. ~Illaya-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Clay Extruder

Cindy, I love the stylized version of the ammonite shell. I have a few pieces with the real fossils, but would love to make some like these. I think they would look great with all sorts of metals. Thanks for your terrific instructions on so many wonderful techniques. ~Rita-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Fossil Shell Beads

You are a genius! It’s like one of those “why didn’t I think of that” moments when you smack your head and say “duh” as soon as I saw the pic in your article of the teardrops is was so clear! You rock! ~Linday-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Modifed Skinner Blend Teardrop Method

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Video 016-4: Dogwood Flower Cane

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Recipe 016-4A: Black Violet

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Member Benefits 016-4: Friends Stories

CHEATING: I am really happy that I came across this site. I have found so many helpful tips that I feel like I’m cheating if I don’t share some too! Thanks for all of your hard work Cindy! ~Debi >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Canes

INSPIRATION: Personally, I love to sit down and go through all of the things I’ve already made. They make me feel like I’m really creative and actually inspire me to do something different. I enjoy looking back on canes that I did 3 months ago, and think about what kind of beads those would look good as. I also love looking through my boxes of non-handmade beads for colors and palettes that would be perfectly complimented by something I could make. And then there’s this website. It never fails that you have a tutorial or a blog on something that I’d be really interested about or inspired by. Thank you for your dedication to this site! I love it. ~Karrah >> This comment was originally posted here: Tips for Polymer Clay Artists

COMMUNITY: I just visited your store and want to add my compliments on your beautiful pieces. I don’t think I can pick a favorite – all are so lovely. As I read through everyone’s comments I was struck by Melinda’s reference to this site as “community”.  I think that in addition to the wonderful teaching Cindy provides for us, the opportunity to put our stuff “out there” in this supportive environment can’t help but make us better artists as we learn from and appreciate each other. Congratulations on getting your store up and running, Kim. It’s obvious from your quick sales that the world loves your work, and rightfully so. ~Elizabeth >> This comment was originally posted here: Home Jewelry Business

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Video 016-3: S-Hook Clasp

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Recipe 016-3A: Day Lily Coral

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Member Benefits 016-3: Tutoring Support

You have supplied us with a wealth of knowledge and I am learning from each and every page I open in the blog as well as the videos. May God bless you. ~Louise >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Instructions

I love how organized your answers are, if I ever have a problem with a new technique, I can come here and quickly find solutions! ~Shannon >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy, I would recommend the beginners course, as I’ve mentioned before, you can learn a certain amount from books but they tend to miss out vital steps, which is where your videos come into their own.Yes there is free info out there if you want to spend hours searching,though the quality of filming is usually a let down. Mistakes happen to us all, weather beginners / advanced, through your own experience, we are able to avoid expensive mistakes when it comes to starting a new hobby, after all, you’ve been there before. ~Andrea >> This comment was received via email.

Now you’re talkin’ Cindy! This is just what I mean about you being such an asset to the polymer clay online community. And you are so generous to share this brilliant idea with all of us. I know this will save myself and many others a load of time. Gotta love that! Thank you so much.(thankin’ lucky stars again for finding your website!) Have a great day. XOXO ~Jaime >> This comment was originally posted here: Tear Drop Method – Quick Skinner Blend

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