Video 013-1: Rubber Stamp Texture

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Recipe 013-1A: Tabby Cat

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Member Benefits 013-1: Video Learning

OK, now I think I can do it. Thank You so much for the Video, I can just understand so much more on Video than in writing for some reason. LOL, does that have something to do with age? ~Donna >> This comment was originally posted here: Pillow Beads

I’m so glad to have found you! I’ve already learned more from your videos than from a couple of years of trying on my own…THANK YOU!!  ~Pepper >> This comment was received via email.

Cindy I really love your videos. I live in a rural area where I don’t have access to workshops, so I really appreciate your workshop-like videos. Last weekend I made a mod cane following the instructions on your video and I was amazed at how easy it was! I have been wanting to work with polymer clay for quite some time, and had even bought some of the supplies. However, I couldn’t get over that hurdle of actually sitting down and making something until I watched your step-by-step videos. Thank you! ~Karen >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Mod Cane

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Video 012-4: Ghost Canes

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Recipe 012-4A: Mermaid

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Member Benefits 012-4: Friends Stories

TUMBLING BEADS IS LIKE MAKING MEATLOAF: I absolutely love, Love, LOVE this site. I sat here giggling through all these posts becasue it was kind of like reading directions for making Meatloaf; no breadcrumbs, hell just throw in some quick oats. We started with beanie baby pellets and ended with river rock !!! Sounds like tumbling beads is kind of like me making meatloaf, I never follow a recipe and never make it the same twice but it always tastes great. The tumbler expansion from baking soda so funny, lucky it didn’t explode. And, if all else fails follow the directions and put Vaseline on the rubber gasket. I think we are all adventurous and wiling to give lots of things a try and nobody has been injured yet. I am going to find my kids old rock tumbler and give it a whirl and will see if I can find some strange untried product in with the beads. Who knows, maybe it will be sauerkraut. Thanks for brightening my day. ~Anna >> This comment was originally posted here: Shiny Polymer Clay Beads

DON’T BE SO HARD ON YOURSELF: Cindy, You are so right about hushing our minds. Sometimes we must see our work through others eyes. I had been experimenting with pinata inks on focal beads trying to create a watercolour technique. I made a bead that I thought was hideous and threw it to the side of my table,discouraged yet again. My friend came over the other night, pointed to it, loved it wanted it strung as a necklace and saw it as a true piece of wearable art. She owns her own hair salon, and with confidence wore that art necklace all day receiving many compliments on the beauty of it. One persons trash, another’s treasure!! Another lesson learned. Thanks. ~Sam >> This comment was originally posted here: Confident Polymer Clay Artists

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Video 012-3: Hammered Copper Wire

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Recipe 012-3A: Beechwood

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Member Benefits 012-3: Sand Buff Shine

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 >> This comment was originally posted here: Avoiding Fingerprints on Polymer Clay

I have finished 3 necklaces and I could not have done it without your help. My friend who got me started does not sand or buff and she was amazed when I told her you’re suppose to. Very few of the “how to” books mention sanding or buffing either. I had been using the sculpy clay she gave me and assume that is why the beads are not as shiny. I plan to try other brands. We have Hobby Lobby here and Michaels in Tulsa to buy clay. If I get better I will order on line. The first beads I made were bad, but I made them into a mobile for my porch. Again thank you. ~Marlowe >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Dremel Tool

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Video 012-2: Ink On Crackled Leaf

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Recipe 012-2A: Thailand Sun

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Member Benefits 012-2: Beyond Beginners

Hi Cindy, just got around to watching your video (am way behind on reading my e-mail) but glad I finally got to yours. I enjoy getting my lessons from you and watching the videos. I have been claying many years now but still learn a trick or 2 by watching them. Also I love the fact that you answer all the questions sent to you about how to work with clay and are always so willing to teach each “little” step so that no steps are missed as each “little” step is also part of a “bigger” step. Thanks again. ~Adrienne >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Artists

I also want you to know how much I enjoy your newsletter.  You are very generous to share your knowledge with us!  I have been using polymer clay for 9 years and have taken classes from some of the biggest names in polymer clay but you always seem to have something interesting to add or even a new technique or two. Keep up the good work.  I know having a daily blog is very time consuming and think you are doing a spectacular job. ~Gayle >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

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Video 012-1: Faux Pebble Beads

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