Member Benefits 014-2: Fun Events Contests

Oh Cindy!!! That was fun and I did, indeed, learn a lot while doing my “Treasure Hunt”. I will say that it was work…but so worthwhile!!! Thank you again for your generosity in sharing your knowledge with us. ~Selma >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Treasure Hunt

Cindy…you are such a wealth of knowledge! I am following your treasure hunt…but it is taking me hours because I am so enthralled with each and every page that I am finding on your site!!!  I can’t bear to go onto the next clue until I have read every word, and every link on each page!  I am so excited about all that I am learning from you.  My creative mind is in a whirlwind thinking of all that I am going to be able to do and make with all that I am learning from you…it is so great!!!  WOW!!! ~Cindy >> This comment was originally posted here: Sanding Polymer Clay Beads

Hello Cindy, Wonderful membership campaign. I have actually been on the fence and was pleased with the complimentary volume. I am thrilled to spend time on the site and learn lots of new techniques and color combinations for the pieces I create. Again thank you for hosting such a great site. I look forward to future conversations. ~Julie >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Artist

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Video 014-1: Jupiter Beads

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Recipe 014-1A: Cornflower Blue

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Member Benefits 014-1: All Ages

I have been teaching the granddaughters and their friends to make beads since school is out. They have made some really nice necklaces. Great hobby for keeping them entertained. ~Marlowe >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

My grandson last night thrilled me by asking if he could make jewelry.  He and his sister are coming today for a play day.  So as usual your timing is perfect with this topic. I am so gifted on this special day to have you for inspiration and guidance. Thank you Cindy. ~Illaya >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Pebble Beads Polymer Clay Tutorial

Cindy those roll up beads, done with the teardrop blend then antiqued, are gorgeous.  Easy to do for most folks too.  This would make a wonderful activity for a group of folks you’d like to expose to polymer clay for the first time, like a children’s art class or elderly center craft day.  Lot’s of WOW IMPACT based on simple procedures. ~Jocelyn >> This comment was originally posted here: Textured Beads Polymer Clay Tutorial

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Video 013-4: Anjou Pear Beads

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Recipe 013-4A: Fluffy

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Member Benefits 013-4: Cane Making

Cindy – I absolutely love, love, love your site!!! It has been so helpful and your beads are so fun to make!! I enjoy making beads as well as caning. ~Carrie >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

OH I just LOVE THIS CANE!! when I saw it I just had to make it, and it came out so cute that I’m going to make earrings to match, and I’m going to make some for my sister and mom..and everyone else!! I really love your work Cindy, and I’m so glad that I stumbled upon your website. I look forward to more videos!! ~Crystal >> This comment was originally posted here: Mod Cane Tutorial

Thanks for sharing the cane [Variegated Rose Bead Video]. I had wondered how to get the colors going in the right direction, that is always where I have the most difficult is getting the colors to be in the right place in the cane so  (another mystery solved thank you !!). so wil make up some rose canes and happily await for next weeks video !!! ~Patrica >> This comment was originally posted here: Rose Bead Tutorial

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Video 013-3: Variegated Rose Bead Pt2

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Recipe 013-3A: Smoky

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Member Benefits 013-3: Techniques Tools

Never even thought about keeping something like this to keep the clay cool. You have so many ideas that are really low budgeted and something that most of us have access to. That is the reason I got so frustrated at some of the sites because my budget does not always allow me to go out and spend $25.00 on one tool to try and see if it will work for me. Thank You, Thank You. ~Donna-I >> This comment was originally posted here: Clay Cane Slicing Techniques

Wow, I just found your site, Cindy.  Excellent tips and instructions, and a fantastic website to boot!  YOU ARE A POLYMER SUPER HERO!  Finally a way to conquer the dastardly This-Clay’s-Too-Dang-Soft-n-Mushy Villian and his menacing Fingerprint Gang!  Oh, man, I’ll be up all nite now playing around with these tricks!  THANK YOU!! ~Lisa-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Finger Prints – Polymer Clay

Cindy, Found you while surfing a few days ago. The video you sent me on the Skinner Blend was probably the best I have seen. I also wanted to thank you on the info on storing clay. I just stuck them in baggie not knowing there would be problems. I have had a few left when I put the clay up for a while to take care of more pressing matters and boy was it hard to soften up again. I should have no upcoming problems and should be able to work on the clay one night a week. One night goes to painting or drawing, one night go to counted cross stitch, one night go to jewelry making and one night is Bible Study. ~Pat-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Skinner Blend

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Video 013-2: Variegated Rose Bead Pt1

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Recipe 013-2A: Cat Eyes

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Member Benefits 013-2: Tutoring Support

I found this site about a week ago and got a membership. I have always be intimidated with clay, but because of your calm teachings I think I can, I think I can, by George I did make my first beads and you are right, while sanding is hard work it really does make a difference.  ~Taylor >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Beads

Hi, I have been all over your site for the last hour and a half. You rock! ~Andrea >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Lentil Beads

Cindy, For Valentine’s Day, my husband decided to take me shopping (early) for all the polymer clay supplies my little heart desired. I’ve been designing jewelry with vintage pieces coupled with new beads… and I stumbled upon the idea for creating my own beads last week.  Been reading all I can find on the process, and came upon your site this evening. My head is pleasantly spinning! I don’t know if I’ll be able to sleep tonight! Your work is amazing, Cindy, but even more amazing is your willingness to teach. Your site is better than chocolate. And I really, REALLY like chocolate. ~Seedplanter >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Pendants

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