Lietz Teardrop Blend - Polymer Color Blends Made Easy PolymerClayTutor 2026-09-17 | Lietz Teardrop Blend - Polymer Color Blends Made Easy
Tips For Doing The Teardrop Skinner Blend Properly - (Polymer Clay Ombre Tutorial) PolymerClayTutor 2017-05-08 | Whether you call them Skinner Blends, Teardrop Blends or Gradient Blends, if you want to up your polymer clay game, you're probably going to want to master this color blending technique.Skinner Blends are a polymer clay artist's way to shift one color to the next. Whether you use Premo, Fimo or Sculpey you can use these ombre blends for shading in canes, to create depth and interest to backgrounds and to make polymer clay pieces more beautiful.There are some tricks that need to be mastered though. In this polymer clay tutorial video I will show you how you need to "stay in your lane" with your colors; and how to avoid bubbles and blur blends that are too stripey. You'll learn a lot of cool things about making a good Teardrop Blend/Skinner Blend/Gradient!For more info and related resources about How-To Master the Skinner Blend please visit our PcT blog (Video #777)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20501Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make.
Sculpey Liquid Bakeable Clay in Black, White And Clear PolymerClayTutor 2017-05-01 | There is some new colored liquid polymer clays in town... brought to you by Polyform, the makers of Premo and Sculpey brands of polymer clay. Do you wanna be one of the first to check them out? I like them a lot and I think you will to!For more info and related resources about Sculpey Liquid Bakeable Clay, please visit our PcT blog (Video #776)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=721Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make.
Laser Cut Acrylic Stamps by Haskins Design Studio PolymerClayTutor 2017-04-24 | These Mandala stamps are like no other stamps I have used before. They are highly detailed, deeply etched stiff acrylic stamps that can be used with polymer clay, metal clay, ceramics, fondant, soap making, candle making and more...Here's our Etsy affiliate link to this unique product... http://tidd.ly/9b45ae01For more info and related resources about Haskins Design Studio Laser Cut Acrylic Stamps, please visit our PcT blog (Video #775)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=149Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."PS: I would like to apologize for the crackles in the audio track of today's video. If you look carefully, you will see that the mic was dangling at the bottom of my jacket, instead of clipped on to my collar where it should have been. The mic bouncing across my clothing is what caused all the static. Since I speak so loudly, the volume levels all appeared to be fine while we were recording, and it was not until editing that we noticed the problem. The only fix would have been to completely re-shoot, but unfortunately we did not have enough time to do that. It probably sounds worse to me than it will for you, but I just wanted to mention all this just in case anyone was wondering :)
Testing Scribbles 3D Fabric Paint on Polymer Clay PolymerClayTutor 2017-04-17 | Ever wonder if you can use a Dimensional Fabric Paint on Polymer Clay? Let's find out... watch today's video here on YouTube to see the results of my most recent PcT test lab experiment.For more info and related resources about Scribbles 3D Fabric Paint on polymer clay, please visit our PcT blog (Video #774)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=148Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make.
How-To Bake Curves Into Polymer Clay Pieces PolymerClayTutor 2017-04-10 | Do you love the look of gently curved polymer clay bracelets, necklaces, earrings and hollow beads... but you're not sure how it is done? It's easy when you have a curved form to bake on... and there are sooo... many options!!For more info and related resources about baking curves into your polymer clay pieces, please visit our PcT blog (Video #773)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=146Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make.
My Epic Polymer Clay Tutor Treehouse Studio [APRIL FOOLS] PolymerClayTutor 2017-04-01 | Finally I get to share a surprise with you that I've been keeping secret for quite some time... my epic treehouse studio! Ever dreamed of having an art studio way up in cherry tree? I always have... and now my dream has come true. Come explore with me in today's video to see what I am talking about! For more info and related resources about my Epic Treehouse Studio, please visit our PcT blog (Video #772)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=119Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
Lucy Clay Mammoth Machine Demo and Review PolymerClayTutor 2017-03-20 | This polymer clay conditioning and rolling tool is unlike any other pasta machine on the market today. Every issue that you may have experienced with traditional pasta machines in the past, has been solved by this LC Mammoth machine. No more handles falling off. No more black streaks on your clay. No broken clamps. No more rollers lines caused by clunky gears. No more impossible-to-clean scraper blades. All of it fixed! And the range in thicknesses in sheets is unheard of! You're definitely going to want to see this revolutionary tool in action!For more info and related resources about the Lucy Clay Mammoth tool, please visit our PcT blog (Video #771)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=112Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
Testing Sakura Souffle Gel Pens on Premo Polymer Clay PolymerClayTutor 2017-03-06 | Want to write on polymer clay but aren't sure which pen to use? In this video I test Souffle 3-D Gel Pens for compatibility.Want to get some Sakura Souffle Gel Pens for yourself? Here's our Amazon affiliate link... http://amzn.to/2lYehxJAnd for more info and related resources about this Sakura Gel Pens, please visit our PcT blog (Video #770)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=83Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
DIY Texture Stamps for Polymer Clay PolymerClayTutor 2017-02-20 | Would you love to have tons of cool texture stamps for stamping into your polymer clay, but don't have the budget to purchase the pre-made ones? Now you can make your own awesome polymer clay stamps using buttons, wine corks and some hot glue!For more info and related links about this DIY technique for making your own texture stamps for polymer clay, pease visit our PcT blog (Video #769)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=82Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
How To Sand Polymer Clay Using Wet/Dry Sandpaper PolymerClayTutor 2017-02-13 | Sanding polymer clay by hand, using automotive wet/dry sandpaper, is a very inexpensive way to give your smooth-surface pieces a professional look and feel. There is nothing more beautiful than a perfectly sanded polymer clay bead or pendant!It today's video I will show you how to master this important skill of sanding. It's easy... all you need is the right sandpaper and a little bit of time!For more info and related links about this sanding polymer clay, pease visit our PcT blog (Video #768)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=76Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
New Polymer Clay Tutor Studio (Sneak Peek) PolymerClayTutor 2017-02-06 | I have been working a lot lately on setting up my new studio. It's been a process of gradually moving stuff from the old room just down the hall, to my new larger space. There is still more things to do, but I thought I'd give you a sneak peek today, since you will be seeing this new room in future videos from this point forward. Hope you enjoy it watching this transition happen and that you will be able to pick up some organization and design tips along the way! For more info and related links about this studio renovation project, pease visit our PcT blog (Video #767)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=21Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
ImPRESSive Putty Re-Usable Mold Making Product Review PolymerClayTutor 2017-01-30 | If you work with polymer clay, then you probably have a drawer full of all kinds of silicone molds that have only been used a few times, and that you may never use again. They take up a ton of space that could be used for storing other tools and supplies instead.There are pre-made molds, as well as ones you can make yourself using 2 part silicone molding putty.What is very cool about the ImPRESSive Mold Putty that I am reveiwing today, is that you can re-use the putty over and over to make new molds, any time you want.So now you never have to worry about messing up when you are making your own DIY molds. And if you find that you are no longer using a particular mold design, simply heat it up in the microwave and make a new one!To purchase Impressive Putty here is our affiliate link that will take you direct to the product page... http://composimoldstore.com/all-products/impressive-re-usable-putty/?aff=13And for more info and related links about molds and molding materials suitable for use with polymer clay, pease visit our PcT blog (Video #766)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
How To Test Which Plastics Are Safe With Polymer Clay PolymerClayTutor 2017-01-23 | Some types of plastics will react badly when coming into contact with polymer clay, while others will be just fine. But how can you tell which is which? In this video I will whow you how to know for sure, even if their are no identifying reference numbers on the plastic containers you are wondering about. You'll have to do a small test, but this important step will save you a whole lot of grief in the long run.For more info and related resources about polymer compaticle plastics, please visit our PcT blog (Video #765)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20507Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
Cernit Polymer Clay Review Raw vs. Baked PolymerClayTutor 2017-01-16 | Cernit is an European brand of polymer clay made in Belgium. Although it has been around for quite some time, it was only recently that I finally got the chance to test this fine product out for myself. In this video you will learn about... The qualities of Cernit; How much the color shifts after the raw clay is baked; The translucency of the different colors; The different series carried in the product line; and The strength of the clay when baked for different lengths of time. Thank you to Emeline from Sergent Guimauve youtube.com/user/SergentGuimauve and Elodie from Créomax http://www.creomax.fr/ for the wonderful Cernit Samples! And here's our affiliate link if you would like to purchase Cernit Polymer Clay on Amazon... amzn.to/3d5kfIlFor more Cernit info and related resources, please visit our PcT blog (Video #764)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20505Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
Polymer Clay Tutor Favorite Tools & Supplies 2016 PolymerClayTutor 2017-01-09 | Last year my Polymer Clay Tutor 2015 review video was so popular, that I decided to do another favorite products and supplies review again this year for 2016.There were a lot of new products released in the past 12 months, and I could not possible cover them all in just one video, but here are the ones that I keep coming back to over and over again.Make sure to leave a comment about your favorite products this year and ones you would like to see me review in 2017.Do watch to the end of the video, for a sneak peak at some of the products I will be reviewing early in 2017. Enjoy and let's all have a Happy 2017 year of Polymer Clay Fun :)As mentioned in the video, I have put together a comprehensive list of links to both the product videos that I did on these products over the past year, and to the affiliate links to where you can buy them. Please visit our PcT blog (Video #763) for more info... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20503Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
Ink On Crackled Leaf Polymer Clay Tutorial (Intro Vol-012-2) PolymerClayTutor 2017-01-03 | Video #106: This is a little teaser clip for a (paid) tutorial... Ink On Crackled Leaf Polymer Clay Tutorial ... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=90106PcT Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
DIY Sanding Pads for Sanding Polymer Clay, Wood or Metal PolymerClayTutor 2016-12-19 | Make your own super inexpensive sanding pads using your favorite sanding abrasive, in any grit and in any size. These pads make sanding flat and curved pieces easier, make the sand paper work longer and are way cheaper than the manufactured sanding pads on the market. Plus they are easy to make with minimal supplies.Listed below are affiliate links to the products mentioned in the video...Amazon Affiliate Link: Extra Thick Craft Foam Sheetshttp://amzn.to/2hL4FTYAmazon Affiliate Link: Score Pal Double Sided Tapehttp://amzn.to/2hLejFWAmazon Affiliate Link: Tim Holtz Design Rulerhttp://amzn.to/2hLi8LjAmazon Affiliate Link: Self-Healing Cutting Mathttp://amzn.to/2gIYJNkAmazon Affiliate Link: PenBlade (Craft Knife)http://amzn.to/2hupHHpAmazon Affiliate Link: 42 Pcs Wet/Dry Sandpaper 120-3000 Grit http://amzn.to/2hLbTqJAmazon Affiliate Link: 3M Polishing Paper Assortment Packhttp://amzn.to/2gKotL9Amazon Affiliate Link: White Gorilla Gluehttp://amzn.to/2hGB5mCFor more info and related resources about sanding and finishing polymer clay, please visit our PcT blog (Video #762)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20499Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
DIY Jewelry Packaging Using 123 Punch Board PolymerClayTutor 2016-12-12 | We-R Memories Product Review. Learn to make your own custom sized packaging for all your jewelry making projects with this awesome little tool! You can also make envelopes with or without liners, paper bows, file folders, dividers, and more.Here's our affiliate links to...We R Memory Keepers 123 Punch Board... http://amzn.to/2gWAls9Graphic 45 St Nicholas 12x12" Cardstock Pad... http://amzn.to/2gcko21Craft Smith SEAGLASS 12x12" Cardstock Pad... http://amzn.to/2h4MngMK&Company Que Sera Sera 12x12" Cardstock Pad... http://amzn.to/2gcojeUFor more info and related resources about this 123 Punch Board Product From We R Memory Keepers, please visit our PcT blog (Video #761)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20479Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Love What You make... Make what You make."
Lumberjack Plaid Polymer Clay Cane - Rustic Christmas Decor PolymerClayTutor 2016-12-05 | Learn to make this easy (and very on trend) Christmas/Winter polymer cane, for making rustic Christmas Ornaments and more! All you need is an Extruder and Red & Black Polymer Clay to make this super cute cane!Here are our Amazon Links to a few of the products mentioned in this video:Deer Landscape Laser Cut Wood Ornamenthttp://amzn.to/2fFREOVDeer Head Laser Cut Wood Ornamenthttp://amzn.to/2gMfu7IMoose Head Laser Cut Wood Ornamenthttp://amzn.to/2fFPxL3Makin's Professional Clay Extruderhttp://amzn.to/2gmrzU9Walnut Hollow Clay Extruderhttp://amzn.to/2gWDPvwFor more info, visit our PcT blog (Video #760)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20495Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Polymer Clay Safe Plastic Wrap - Glad Pressn Seal PolymerClayTutor 2016-11-28 | Glad Press and Seal - Polymer Clay Safe Plastic Wrap. In this video I show over 7 cool ways to use this unique plastic wrap product in your polymer clay studio. Since it is polymer clay safe, you can use it to store and protect polymer clay canes and polymer sheets. Plus, it works great for temporarily covering unfinished pieces when you need to set them aside for a bit... or to protect specific areas of a mixed media journal project, while you are experimenting with different finishes and techniques.Need some Glad Press'n Seal for your craftroom? Here's our Amazon link for your convenience... http://amzn.to/2glSsYEFor more info and related resources about using Glad Press'n Seal and other Glad Plastic Wrap products in your polymer clay studio, visit our PcT blog (Video #759)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20493Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Pen Making Polymer Clay Starter Set from Penn State (Review) PolymerClayTutor 2016-11-21 | This kit contains all you need to get started with making polymer clay pens. Penn State Industries (PSI) has been making pen blanks and other similar accessories for the woodturner market for years. But over the last few years, Polymer Clay Artists such as myself have been using their pen making kits for making gorgeous polymer clay pens. So they put together a great kit containing all the stuff you would need to make great polymer clay pens. In this unboxing video I show you everything that is inside this kit and give you my personal review.For more info and resources about this Polymer Clay Pen Making Product, please visit our PcT blog (Video #758)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20437Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Mandarin Duck Rubber Stamps & Other Polymer Clay Tools (Review & Demo) PolymerClayTutor 2016-11-14 | Designer Stamps by Polymer Clay Artist and YouTuber Aniko Kolesnikova of My Mandarin Ducky. These are probably the most beautiful stamps I have ever received! Perfect for stamping gorgeous unique backgrounds, textures and patterns into your polymer clay sculptures, projects and jewelry pieces. As well, you can use them with ink on paper, just like you would any high quality rubber stamp. Aniko also carries a variety of tools, mica powders, tutorials and other supplies.Here's our affiliate link to the cool Manadarin Ducky Products at her Etsy Store...http://tidd.ly/e3308ae9For more info and resources about Mandarin Duck Products, visit our PcT blog (Video #757)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20435Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Making Polymer Clay Lace with SugarVeil Silicon Mats PolymerClayTutor 2016-11-07 | Make Polymer Clay Lace with SugarVeil Silicon Mats? Yes! Now you can make wonderful delicate lace out of polymer clay and it isn't even hard to do! I make some fantastic lacey leaves using several brands of liquid polymer clay. Perfect for jewelry making, home decor, fairy wings... all kinds of cool polymer clay projects!Here's our affiliate links to these cool SugarVeil Mats:http://amzn.to/2iJo9gg SugarVeil Mats on Amazonhttp://shrsl.com/?ep86 SugarVeil Mats on BlitsyFor more info and resources about this SugarVeil Polymer Clay Lace project, please visit our PcT blog (Video #756)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20433Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Testing To See If Polymer Clay Can Be Used in Snowglobes PolymerClayTutor 2016-10-31 | Video #755: DIY Snowglobes - testing to see how polymer clay holds up in the water and glycerin solutions used in homemade snow globes. Plus... a discussion about which types of glitters work best in snow-globes.Here's our affiliate link to the Polar White Flower Soft that I used in the video, if you were having trouble finding it out there... http://shrsl.com/?enusFor more info and resources about this Polymer Clay DIY Snow Globe project, please visit our PcT blog (Video #755)... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20431Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Lessons In Creativity - Goodbye Inspector Buzzkill PolymerClayTutor 2016-10-03 | Video #754: In this video I use a big catapult, metaphorically speaking of course, to fling negativity far, far away from you.Is that negative voice in your head holding you back from finishing your polymer clay projects, or even stopping you before you get started? Fellow clayer Valerie Mellors calls that voice, Inspector Buzzkill... and I think he needs to go! Perhaps you could fling him across some field using a catapult device :)I want you all to be able to find joy in the process of learning about polymer clay. Let go of those negative thoughts and voices that lie to you, and tell you that your things aren't good enough. The thoughts that hold you back from ever opening that pack of polymer clay, or trying that new technique, because you're afraid of screwing it up... they all have to go.In this behind-the-scenes Studio Cam video, I share some thoughts and tips on how to how to deal with your own version of the nefarious 'Inspector Buzzkill'.In the comments section below this video, do share your own stories of how negativity has held you back in the past! And more importantly, tell us what has helped you to overcome those creative blocks.For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go to our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20429Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Beauty And The Beast Miniature Enchanted Rose Stem Tutorial PolymerClayTutor 2016-09-26 | Video #753: See how I plan and work through the process of going (Beauty and the Beast) miniature... in this exclusive StudioCam sampler video clip. Enjoy!For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go to our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20427Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
PolyFast Sanding Tool for Polymer Clay PolymerClayTutor 2016-09-19 | Testing the Poly-Fast polymer clay sanding tool on polymer clay. This vibratory sander helps you to get rid of fingerprints and other unwanted markings in short order. It's another sampler clip from our PcT Studio Cam video series.Soon, I will be doing a full review of this hand-held Poly-fast vibratory sander. So if if there is anything specific that you would like to know about, do let me know in the comment section below.Video #752: The makers of this unique sanding tool from Belgium, sent me a demo unit to test out. Let me know what you think in the comments below.For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go to our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20425Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Most Common Polymer Clay Baking Questions PolymerClayTutor 2016-09-12 | Video #751: This video will give you a glimpse into what I do behind the scenes with our Studio Cam videos... PcT Studio Tips, Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz, Doug Lietz.. More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20423 Polymer Clay Tutor.This Studio Cam video is raw, unpolished and a little rant-y... but I think you're going to love it!In it I discuss the most common polymer clay baking question I get over and over again. "But Cindy you're wrong... the packaging says to bake for only 10 minutes! If I bake an hour my clay will burn!"The video goes into the frustrating world of baking polymer clay... and it addresses all of the misinformation that is out there. On the packaging labels, the manufacturers let you know what the correct baking temperature should be... but the suggested baking time they recommend, is not really helpful at all. It means that there is either a whole lot of polymer clay that is either breaking (under baked) or burning (over baked).This confusion happens for two reasons... one, there just isn't enough room on those tiny little packages to put very much information about the proper way to bake your polymer clay pieces. And two, the companies want to avoid complaints, so they do the safest thing... recommending short baking times to avoid burning the clay.In this video I explain why polymer clay needs to bake at the right temperature, for the right amount of time, in order to "melt" the plastic particles in the clay to properly cure your pieces all the way through.The issue is that most oven thermostats are not accurate... which means that you are often not baking at the right temperature. The short answer to this problem is actually simple... use an oven thermometer... and bake longer.For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20423PcT Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Polymer Clay Cane Making Tools From Tiny Pandora PolymerClayTutor 2016-09-05 | Video #750: Teresa Salgado is the creator of these unique acrylic tools for making and manipulating your polymer clay canes... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20421 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I'm going to share with you some really great acrylic tools from Teresa Salgado (aka Tiny Pandora).They are designed for working with and making polymer clay canes. Teresa was kind enough to send me a complete lineup these products for demo purposes. The first set are the Cane Caps (2 small square caps, 2 large square caps, 2 small round caps and 2 large round caps). They can be used to help reduce the amount of "end" waste that can happen during the cane reduction process.Then there are the Cane Benders and Square Benders, which are sets of 4 different sizes of acrylic Lucite Rods. These are wonderful for putting long ridges and channels down the length of a cane, which is especially handy when making picture canes and Kaleidoscope canes.Lastly, the Square Pairs set is 3 different sized pairs of hollow acrylic square rods. They will help you to reshape round canes into square canes, and they can also be used for squaring up angular canes.All of these cane making tools are made from high quality Lucite Acrylic. They are strong, smooth and non-reactive to polymer clay.In the video I show you what these tools look like, how I store them and I briefly explain how they are used.Teresa has some great videos that go further into detail on how to use the tools. She also shares some unique ideas for making kaleidoscope canes, among other things. I've provided a link to her YouTube Channel, below. I sure wish I had these tools earlier, because they would have made some of my cane making projects a lot easier to do, with a lot less waste!For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20421PcT Polymer Clay Tutor, Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz"Make what you love... Love what you make."
Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorial (Zinnia) PolymerClayTutor 2016-08-29 | Video #749: Chrysanthemum Cane... kicked up a notch... using a shifted color blend, metallic accent and an easy feathering technique... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20419 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I was going to show you how to make the classic polymer clay flower cane called the Chrysanthemum Cane... but everyone makes that! So I decided to 'kick it up a notch' and update this flower cane with a color shifted teardrop blend, a metallic accent and some extra feathering, all while keeping things simple and relaxed!This is kind of a long video, but since I know that many of you are craving a new tutorial from me, I thought I could give a great little mini lesson that should keep those creative juices flowing for a bit until we can get 'back to normal'... as if the word 'normal' could ever be applied to us ;)Any who... as you will see in today's video, the cane is simple and relaxed (and at times even looks like a 'hot mess') but it magically pulls together into a wonderfully delicate and pretty flower cane that I am sure you will be as delighted by as I was when I cut into this cane for the first time.All you will need is some Premo Fuchsia, Orange, Cadmium Yellow, 18K Gold Premo Accents, a pasta machine or clay roller, an old gift card and a clay blade.Happy claying!For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20419Cindy Lietz & Doug LietzPolymer Clay Tutor
Heidi Swapp Lightbox Accessories Storage Solution PolymerClayTutor 2016-08-22 | Video #748: No, this is not your typical polymer clay lesson topic... but yes... it will affect your future enjoyment of our PcT videos... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20417 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video, I'm going to show you how to store a TON of Heidi Swapp Lightbox Accessories in one compact, good looking and easy to use storage organizer.I know this is not polymer clay related, but... you may have noticed that I have recently started using the Heidi Swapp Lightbox in the background of our videos as a quiet way to share special and fun messages to you guys during my videos. I can use the sign to write inspirational quotes, sassy polymer clay sayings, celebrate holidays, share hashtags or whatever. It's cute and functional... my kind of thing!!Anyway, since I anticipate using this lightbox for many years to come... and for lots of different occasions... I have been making sure to collect as many of the light box accessories as possible, so that I have many options for saying what I need to say. But the packaging was very quickly, becoming a storage and usage issue. I needed something that would take up very little space, and that would also make the task of changing up the sign, easy and quick. This is my solution... in case you are interested :-)You will see in the video I used a single, slim, stack-able fridge bin, divider cards and coin envelopes, to store and organize all of my Heidi Swapp Lightbox Alphabets, Mini Alphas, Background Filters, Word Strips, Icons, Numbers, Emoji's and Symbols... all in one container. If you have this lightbox, or if you have ever wanted to use one, I'm sure that you will find today's video very helpful!For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20417Cindy Lietz & Doug LietzPolymer Clay Tutor
Silkscreen on Polymer Clay with PearlEx Powders & Chalks PolymerClayTutor 2016-08-15 | Video #747: The silkscreens used in today's demo video were supplied by Tonja Lenderman. Her designs are wonderfully unique... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20415 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I'm going to show you how to silkscreen onto polymer clay with PearlEx Powders and Chalk Pastels.Now I have shown you how to silkscreen on polymer in the past, but that was with paint. Today I will show you how to use dry materials with your screens instead.The silkscreens that I will be using in this video are from Tonja Lenderman of TonjasTreasures on Etsy. Tonja sent me a selection of her silkscreens and stamps (you saw her stamps in my previous video on the Sutton Slice) that she hand makes in her home in the United States. Her designs are unique (especially the ones I chose) and the quality is great.I show several designs silkscreened onto polymer clay using PearlEx Powders, a couple using Chalk Pastels and one with PanPastels.The process is pretty simple, as you will see in the video. First you lay the silkscreen onto a fresh sheet of raw polymer clay, and gently rub the screen to make sure it has full contact with the clay's surface.Then use a Q-Tip to rub PearlEx powder into the open areas of the screen.And if you use chalk pastels instead of PearlEx, an applicator is not even needed. You can simply color directly onto the screen with the chalks.Once you have finished applying your powder or chalks to the screen, make sure that your colors have been thoroughly pushed through the screen to get good adhesion to the clay.Then you can gently lift the screen, being careful not to let any loose powder fall onto your clay.Finally, cut and bake the silkscreened clay sheets into shapes, and use them how every you wish. Take care in how you handle the unbaked screened sheets, because the powder can be easily smudged at this stage... though I do show a neat smudging technique where you can smudge the powder on purpose).Once baked the powder will stick to the clay very well, but your piece may need a protective finish if it will be used in a high wear situation such as with certain types of jewelry.For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20415Cindy Lietz & Doug LietzPolymer Clay Tutor
How To Do The Sutton Slice - Polymer Clay Technique PolymerClayTutor 2016-08-08 | Video #746: If you've ever had trouble doing the Sutton Slice technique... Or if you've never attempted it... I have some must-have tips for you... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20413 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's mini tutorial I'm going to show you how to do the Sutton Slice. This 3 dimensional polymer clay technique was developed around 20 years ago by polymer clay artist Pete Sutton.The first time I saw it done, was around 10 years ago by well known polymer clay artist Lisa Pavelka. It is one of those techniques that is 'in the commons' and is done and taught by many people in our niche.The Sutton Slice is one of those techniques that is simple in theory, but can be tricky to do well. So I thought that I'd share with you my tips and tricks that will make it easier for you.In the video, I show some examples of the Sutton Slice made into some medallions, used in some necklace designs.I show you how different the technique looks, when you use a single color vs a Teardrop Blend (Skinner Blend).I also discuss what kind of stamps and or texture sheets that are the best suited for this technique, as well as the type and softness of the clay that you are using. The technique itself is demonstrated, and there are tons of tips and pointers to getting great results.The stamps used in the video were supplied by Tonja Lenderman of Tonja's Treasures. I have some other stamps and silkscreens from Tonja, that I will be demonstrating in a future video, so stay tuned for that.Hopefully this video answers any questions or issues you may have had in doing the Sutton Slice Technique. You will need to practice this one a few times. I suggest that you try doing it in a single color on the same colored background, so that you can 'smush up' and try again if you mess up.For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20413Cindy Lietz & Doug LietzPolymer Clay Tutor2017-02-18 UPDATE: Here is a link to where I posted some corrected information about the origin of the Sutton Slice, based on a conversation that I recently had with Lisa Pavelka... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/sutton-slice-polymer-clay-tips-techniques/20413/#comment-120503
Teeny Tiny Polymer Clay Cutters by Little Funky Tools PolymerClayTutor 2016-08-01 | Video #745: Plamena Ivanova from Bulgaria, sells these minature cutters at her Etsy Shop, Little Funky Flames. They are wonderful... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20411 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I am going to show you some Little Funky Tools from Little Funky Flames on Etsy.A little while ago, we did a video on the Miniature Enchanted Rose. In that video I explained how to use a drinking straw to cut out tiny circles out of polymer clay, to make the miniature rose.Well a long time viewer by the name of Plamena Ivanova, from Bulgaria, saw this video and contacted us. She said that she has been watching our videos for years and wanted to send me a set of tiny little cutters as a gift. She promised they would make cutting very small circles a whole lot easier for me. What a sweet gesture!When the package arrived, it was decorated with her lovely script handwriting, and the tools were packaged in a handy (and cute) little box with a magnetized lid. There were 32 cutters in circles, ovals and teardrop shapes, ranging in size from 1mm to 10mm. Also included was a bamboo stick that can be used as a handle to hold onto the smaller cutters if needed.The bamboo handle came longer than the box, so I trimmed it to fit snuggly inside the lid, which you will see in the video.I played around with these tiny cutters and was inspired to make a miniature poisonous mushroom, some tiny leaf bead earrings and some neat little 'Mermaid Tail' shaped earrings from a sparkly Teardrop Blend. You will see samples and learn how I made them in the video as well.Today I am sharing some love back to Plamena, by sharing this video with everyone. If you're ever in need of cutting teeny tiny holes, or cutting out teeny tiny shapes, then you will want to check out Plamena's Etsy Shop - Little Funky Flames. This world could use a few more kind and generous people like her!For links to all the additional resources mentioned in this video, go our PcT blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20411Cindy Lietz & Doug LietzPolymer Clay Tutor
The Complete Guide to Making Wire Jewelry (Book Review) PolymerClayTutor 2016-07-25 | Video #744: This book written by author and jewelry artisan Wing Mun Devenney, gets a high recommendation from me... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20409 Polymer Clay Tutor.In this video I review a book titled, The Ultimate Guide to Making Wire Jewelry - Techniques, Projects, and Jig Patterns From Beginner to Advanced by Wing Mun Devenney.I was sent a stack of craft books from Barrons Publishing to review. You may have seen the other two reviews I have done so far, perler bead and macrame.So, when I got this book in the pile, I wanted to see if it would be a good one to recommend to those of you who would like to add more wire working techniques to your jewelry making skill set.Years ago, I found that when I upped my wire working skills, the quality of my polymer clay jewelry improved. To make really lovely and artistic polymer clay pieces, it took more than just adding a store bought set of earwires to a polymer clay bead.I found that my work began to look much more professional when the earwires were hand made, the loops looked nice and the wire was filed and finished properly. The skills that it took to improve, were developed mostly on my own, with some research and a ton of practice. So when going through this book, I found there was a lot of good information and techniques that I wished that I had access to when I was starting.This book is lovely. The cover feels nice, the overall size is thick enough to contain lots of information without being too overwhelming.The photography is excellent and I found the writing to be well thought through. The information was thorough and I couldn't find any 'holes' that would make learning difficult. Missing information is one of the biggest issues with books in general... and I'm happy to say that was not the case with Wing Mun Devenney's book.There was lots of info on wire types, hardness, gauge and uses... as well as tools, techniques, projects and patterns. I wasn't crazy about some of the project designs, but that was more of a personal taste thing.I think this is an excellent book, and is well worth the price. There is lots you can learn from the contents, whether you like to read or just look at the pictures.Improving on your wire working skills will improve the professionalism and quality of your handmade polymer clay jewelry as a whole, and I give this book a high recommendation.Related Resource: The Complete Guide to Making Wire Jewelry on Amazon... http://amzn.to/29Pf8OmRelated Video: Using Perler Bead Patterns to Make Polymer Clay Canes... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20341#videoRelated Video: A Million and One Polymer Clay Necklace Designs... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20403#videoRelated Video: A Million and One Polymer Clay Earring Designs... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20367#videoRelated Video: Micro Macrame Bracelet With Polymer Clay Focal Bead... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20360#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20409Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
How To Tint Liquid Polymer Clay With Alcohol Ink PolymerClayTutor 2016-07-18 | Video #743: Pinata Alcohol Inks mixed with Sculpey Liquid Bakeable Clay, Kato Liquid Polyclay, Fimo Liquid Gel and Translucent Liquid Sculpey (TLS)... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20407 Polymer Clay Tutor.Today in the PcT Test Lab, I'm going to show you how to tint liquid polymer clay with alcohol inks.The reason I thought to do this testing is that Sculpey recently sent my a sample of their newest Sculpey Liquid Bakeable Clay - Pearl, which is one of their new products for 2016. You may be familiar with the Gold and Silver version of liquid Sculpey that came out last year.Now I was thinking... since they have Gold and Silver, I thought it would be fun to have a bunch of different colors in the Pearly clay, so I experimented by mixing alcohol inks into the Sculpey Liquid Pearl.Then I compared those mixes with the other brands of liquid polymer clay.In the video, I show baked examples of Pinata Alcohol ink in the colors Senorita Magenta, Sapphire Blue and Sunbright Yellow... mixed into each of the following brands/types of liquid polymer clay... Kato Liquid Polyclay (Clear), Fimo Liquid Gel, Translucent Liquid Sculpey (TLS), Sculpey Liquid Bakeable Clay (Pearl), Sculpey Liquid Bakeable Clay (Silver) and Sculpey Liquid Bakeable Clay (Gold).The samples were made using a pea sized ball of liquid clay and one drop of alcohol ink, that were mixed thoroughly and spread as thin as possible onto a glass tile to bake. Make sure to mix the liquid clay and alcohol ink before the ink dries, or the clay will look speckled. Each sample was baked at 275F (135C) for 1 hour. Note that the label suggests Fimo Liquid Gel should be baked at 265F (130C), but that it will be more translucent at a higher temperature. So I baked it at 275F with the rest of the samples and saw no adverse affect.From my tests, all the different brands tinted beautifully, though I noticed that the Kato Liquid Polyclay and the Senorita Magenta seemed to darken quite a bit. The colors with the biggest difference were the colors mixed with the Sculpey Liquid Gold, which makes sense, because the Gold particles in the clay added to the color tint. The Magenta turned it Coral, the Blue turned it teal and the Yellow made it very bright Gold.The baked liquid clay kept it's clarity and strength. Other than the color tinting the properties stayed the same as it was before tinting.I also did some samples where I mixed the Yellow and the Blue together in the liquid clay's... which basically shows that the color mixing possibilities are endless, when you start combining colors.So go ahead and mix up a rainbow of Liquid Polymer Clay in clear or the new Pearly colors. You're not limited to plain old translucent liquid clay anymore!Related Video: Gold And Silver Tinted Liquid Sculpey... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20098#videoRelated Video: Comparing Sculpey, Kato and Fimo Liquid Polymer Clays... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20091#videoRelated Article: Liquid Sculpey vs Studio by Sculpey Bake and Bond... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=4680Related Video: New 2016 Sculpey Souffle Colors... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20405#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20407Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Sculpey Souffle Polymer Clay New Colors 2016 Review PolymerClayTutor 2016-07-11 | In today's video, I'm going to talk about the new 2016 colors recently added to the Sculpey Souffle product line.First I'll show you the colors... then explain the qualities of Souffle clay... the color shifts when baking... how the colors fit into the existing color line... and my own personal thoughts on what Souffle colors I would like to see added in the future.This video is kind of long, but there is a lot of good information, so I suggest you watch it from beginning to end.In a nutshell...I love the qualities of Souffle clay. It has a lovely micro suede type matte finish... has beautiful earthy colors... is a high quality all purpose clay that is compatible with Premo Sculpey and bakes at the same temperature.The 4 new colors are Mocha, Guava, Cinnamon and Sage.Mocha is a soft Blue based pastel Brown that sits between the Latte and Cowboy on the color chart. When baked, the mocha darkens very slightly.Guava is a light pink Coral that is a half shade between So 80's and Mai Tai. It shifts from the more Pink color that it is raw, to a slightly darker and more Coral color when baked.Cinnamon is a dark rusty Orange that is pretty much just a darker version of Pumpkin. When baked, the color shift is little to none.And Sage is a dusty, Gray Blue Green in a medium value quite similar to Pesto. When baked, it darkens so slightly that I really wouldn't consider it a shift at all.Although I really like the new colors, I feel that a couple of them were really too similar to what was already in the existing color line, and I would have chosen different colors first.The next colors I would like to see added to the line are a true Blue... something darker, in the range of Ultramarine Blue that can be lightened with White. I'd also like to see another paler Yellow added, as well as few light shades of Purple... perhaps a Lilac or Violet. Also a bright yellow based Red, similar to a Cadmium Red would be wonderful to punch up the color line a bit and bring in a little more contrast.All in all, I like it that Polyform is investing in the Souffle color line. In fact, just behind Premo, Souffle has become my second favorite clay line to work with.Related Video: Sculpey Souffle Polymer Clay Product Review... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18755#videoRelated Video: Raw vs Baked Sculpey Souffle Color Shifts... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19983#videoRelated Video: Color Swatch Binder For Baked Polymer Clay Chips... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20220#videoRelated Video: New Premo Sculpey Colors For 2015... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19884#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20405Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Polymer Clay Necklaces - A Million and One Design Ideas PolymerClayTutor 2016-07-04 | Video #741: Well maybe there isn't exactly a 1,000,0001 necklaces in today's video, but there sure are a lot... and I wear them all... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20403 Polymer Clay Tutor.A little while back, we did a Million and One Polymer Clay Earrings video that was quite well received. So I thought it would be nice to do something similar, only this time with my polymer clay necklaces.I don't include pendants in this presentation, otherwise it would end up being a 2,000,001 video ;)All of today's necklaces are from own personal collection... projects that I have made throughout the years in the course of creating all the tutorials for the PcT Members Library. I wear them all.The reasons for showing you these necklace designs, are... 1) To give you some jewelry making ideas on how to use your own polymer clay beads, charms and pendants... 2) To show you examples of pieces that you could learn how to make if you did want to purchase any of my paid tutorials... and 3) To give open your eyes to the limitless possibilities of what is possible with polymer clay. The pieces I show in today's video, represent my own personal style... but of course there are tons of other styles you can create with polymer as well!If anything in particular catches your eye, just let me know in the comments section below, and I will post a link to that specific tutorial.This video is a little longer than usual, but I hope you take the time to watch it to the very end to absorb as much inspiration as possible.Have fun creating your own collection of wonderfully unique polymer clay necklaces!Related Video: A Million And One Polymer Clay Earring Designs... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20367#videoRelated Video: Reptile Hollow Lentil Beads Vol-074 Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18728#videoRelated Video: Lay-Flat Polymer Clay Curb Chain Vol-049 Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=15655#videoRelated Video: Make Your Own Polymer Clay Bead Cones Vol-047 Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=15357#videoRelated Video: Faux Enamel & Viking Knit Vol-067 Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18114#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20403Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
3D Printing Pen Demo for Polymer Clayers PolymerClayTutor 2016-06-27 | Video #740: Definitely a learning curve... but perfect if you LOVE challenges... like me! Lots of fabulous design possibilities... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20401 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I demo a 3D Printing Pen that a company based out of China (Banggood... see links below further down in this description) sent to me. They are kind of like the Chinese version of Amazon, and their pricing is very good, especially when you consider that they offer free International shipping.At first I wasn't sure whether to accept their offer, since I had never really thought about how a tool like this could be good for polymer clay artists. But then Doug told me about some videos he had seen from Angie Scarr, a UK polymer clay miniaturist (her direct links are posted below as well)... and I got excited!In my video, I show how this product is packaged for delivery... what the box looks like... what is included (the Pen, power adapter and 3 small rolls of PLA Filament)... and the features. I also show you the extra pack of ABS Filament that the company sent me to work with.This pen has two temperature settings... each one for the different types of plastic. The cool thing that Angie Scarr discovered, is that because the ABS filament melts at a temperature higher than what polymer clay bakes at, it is possible to make something with the pen... and then add your polymer clay elements onto it, after. She used liquid polymer clay and color (for the color, I can't remember if she used paint, chalk or ink), and filled in the open areas of a tiny stained glass framework that she made with black ABS. It turned out really cool!One thing I can tell you is that 3D pens are harder to use than they look. There is definitely a learning curve. It is a lot like trying to draw with a glue gun. After talking with Doug, I likened the 3D pen to a crayon... easy to use, but difficult to create great art with. Not impossible... just a bit more difficult than you might think. Perfect for those who LOVE challenges... like me :)You will see in my video that I am excited about the potential of what I can make with these pens. I ended up making some feather shapes and squiggly roses that looked really cool as jewelry components. They "work" well on their own as well, filled with liquid polymer clay and resin. I also experimented with some cage shaped hollow bead forms, covered with a thin sheet of translucent polymer clay and baked in the oven. My samples are amateur at best, but I do see the potential here, for some fabulous design possibilities!If you would like to get one of these 3D Printing Pens yourself, my affiliate link is posted below the video. They are not expensive (~$50 USD) and the shipping is free. I'll play with mine some more so I can post additional idea and project videos in the future.If this sparked any cool ideas of your own, do share them in the comment section below.Related Resource: The 3D Pen Available From Banggood... http://goo.gl/NdztoQRelated Resource: Extra 3D Pen Filaments From Banggood... http://goo.gl/LeA8eJRelated Resource: Angie Scarr Miniatures YouTube Channel... youtube.com/user/angiescarrRelated Video: Fancy Rose Earwires Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=14839#videoRelated Video: A Million and One Polymer Clay Earrings... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20367#videoRelated Video: Comparing Three Liquid Polymer Clay Brands... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20091#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20401Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Beauty And The Beast Miniature Enchanted Rose (Polymer Clay) PolymerClayTutor 2016-06-20 | Video #739: It took about 4 hours to make... but finishing a project like this definitely gives you something to feel proud of... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20399 Polymer Clay Tutor.Today's video features a Show & Tell of this realistic miniature Enchanted Rose I made from Polymer Clay.It was inspired by the new Beauty and the Beast Movie coming out in March 2017.Disney is doing a live action version of Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson as Belle. Emma is the actress that played Hermine in the Harry Potter Movies.I got really excited when I saw the trailer (posted below)... it looks like it's going to be a beautiful movie.My kids watched the original animated version lots when they were little, so I know the story well. You may already know that I'm not really a Princess-y type of girl, but I really loved Belle as a character. She always had her head in the clouds (in books actually) and was brave, kind and stood up to the Beast. I admired her for all those things.After finding some neat miniature bell jar pendants from Tim Holtz in my Michaels store, I thought it would be super fun to see if I could make a really tiny, realistic looking Enchanted Rose to put inside.There are some polymer clay Enchanted Roses showing up on Etsy and other web sites, but the ones I've seen are much too clunky looking (imo). I really wanted to see if I could make my rose look real... which is tricky to do in a miniature scale.It turned out to be WAY harder than I expected. Rose petals are pretty thin and dainty when they are full size... so they have to be ultra thin to get them to look real in miniature.In the video I explained the process of how the rose was created, along with a description of the supplies used. I haven't decided if I will do a full tutorial yet, just because it is such a tricky project to make. However, if there is enough interest, I may consider doing a full series.The supplies used were very simple. Just a tiny pinch of Premo White Translucent, some Pinata alcohol inks, liquid clay, a small piece of floral wire, a little glitter and the miniature bell jar.It took me about 3 or 4 hours to make, but I loved the process! Finishing a project like this definitely gives you something to feel proud of.It would make a wonderful tiny prop for a dollhouse, or a charm on a necklace.I plan to make a few more... would like to tweak the colors a bit and would like to make a slightly larger version for the other larger (but still mini) bell jar that I have. It would make a great cake topper for a wedding or bridal shower, because it is the symbol of such a romantic story.I do hope you enjoyed this look at my teeny, tiny, enchanted rose.Related Video: Tinting Polymer Clay With Pinata Inks... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20307#videoRelated Video: Comparing Liquid Polymer Clay Brands... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20091#videoRelated Video: Curing Polymer Clay With A Heat Gun... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/curing-polymer-clay-heat-gun-no/16544#videoRelated Video: Gold & Silver Tinted Liquid Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20098#videoReleated Resourse: Beauty & The Beast Movie Trailer... youtube.com/watch?v=c38r-SAnTWMAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20399Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Scrap Polymer Clay Bargello Technique PolymerClayTutor 2016-06-13 | Video #738: After watching today's video, you will never be able to complain about having too much scrap clay, ever again... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20397 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I am going to show you how to use scrap clay to make a patterned Bargello sheet. This technique is perfect for making earrings, pendants, frames, beads, or whatever you want.A few weeks ago, I showed you how to make silk-screened sheets of polymer clay.Then in a follow up video, I used those patterned sheets to make striped designs.Today, the lesson will be about using up your scraps from those previous videos, to make an organic looking, Bargello pattern.Actually, you can do this Bargello technique with any polymer clay scraps that you may have lying around.In the video I demonstrate how to flatten and roll-out your scrap clay into a loosely striped, organic looking sheet of clay.The next step is to cut that sheet into strips, and stack them in a chevron, or zig-zag fashion.By slicing and lining up your clay strips in this manner you will end up with a Bargello patterned sheet of polymer clay.You will need to watch the video to get a better idea of how this is all done.I would also suggest you search Google Images for Bargello Patterns, to get inspiration for just how many variations you can create within a Bargello design. Alternating the number of strips, the widths and the distance you shift them up and down, can result in wonderfully complex design possibilities.Perhaps if there is enough interest, I could do a more in depth tutorial on more complex Bargello patterns in the future...? If this is something you would like to see, let me know in the comment section below.As you will see in today's video, you should never have the need to complain about having too much scrap clay, ever again.Related Video: Silk Screen Stencils Create Along Brand... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20381#videoRelated Video: Striped Pattern Polymer Clay Sheets... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20388#videoRelated Video: Shoreline Bracelet Vol-072 Polymer Clay Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18534#videoRelated Article: What To Do With Your Scraps of Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=5582And... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20397Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Revolving Storage Bins for Your Craft Studio PolymerClayTutor 2016-06-06 | Video #737: How to use less than 1 sq foot of studio space, to store over 4 sq feet of inks, finishes, paints, glues, stamps... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20395 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I am going to show you how I use revolving bins for craft storage in my polymer clay studio.I have been getting several request from viewers as to what the black storage unit on my desk was, so I thought I'd show it to you in more detail.This style of revolving bin storage has been around a long time. In fact when I was a kid, my grandparents lived in the small town of Rocky Mountain House Alberta, and they owned the only gas station and service garage in the community. My grandpa had a huge version of one of these revolving bins in his shop. It was probably 2 feet round and maybe 5 feet high, made of galvanized steel and filled with various automotive parts. I remember turning the bins so I could see what was inside.I kind of have a nostalgic feeling toward this kind of storage unit. So when I saw that Tim Holtz had just come out with a supply spinner in this vintage style, for storing inks, tools and paints in, I really wanted to have one.Though they are extremely cool looking, the Tim Holtz version is fairly pricey... especially if you want one shipped to Canada. So I set it on the back burner, to maybe get one down the road.Then this past Christmas I was shopping for tools on the Harbor Freight website, and found a much more affordable four tier unit.It took me about an hour to assemble because there were a million nuts and bolts to screw together.I find that the unit can hold a lot of weight, and the trays spin very smoothly, but the base seems a little thin which causes the whole thing to rock a bit when loaded down with a lot of supplies.As you will see in the video, I have stored absolutely tons of bottles of glue, ink, paint, finishes, stamps and more. The unit only takes up One square foot of desktop space but gives almost 4 square feet of storage. I like the black industrial look, but I have seen others who have painted their revolving storage bins with great success. Overall I found the quality to be good, especially considering the price, and will buy another unit in the future, if needed.Related Resource: Revolving Bins On Amazon... http://amzn.to/1UiJtQTRelated Resource: Revolving Bins At Harbour Frieght... http://www.harborfreight.com/12-inch-revolving-four-tray-bin-94050.htmlRelated Video: Storing Craft Supplies in Acrylic Cosmetic Organizer... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20195#videoRelated Video: Polymer Clay Storage In Plastic Drawer Cabinets... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=17189#videoRelated Video: How I Organize By Zones in My Polymer Clay Studio... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19424#videoRelated Video: Jewelry Tool Storage Using Inexpensive Metal Buckets... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=17266#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20395Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
How To Make A Striped Pattern Polymer Clay Sheet PolymerClayTutor 2016-05-30 | Video #736: Combining thin sliced strips from left-over silk screen sheets, to create a whole new and unique look. More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20388 Polymer Clay Tutor.I had some leftover sheets of silkscreened polymer clay from last weeks video, and thought I would show you a really neat little tip for taking sheets of clay (plain, silk screened, mokume gane, mica shift, cane slice sheets, striped sheets, blended sheets, anything you want), and turning them into striped sheets.I show an example of one striped sheet that I made last week using a silk screened sheet of clay with two different colors of paint on one color of clay. This was cut and re-pieced together in alternating strips to create a striped sheet.Next I show you how to create a striped sheet using two different colored clay sheets (pink and blue) that have both been silkscreened with the same pattern and gold paint. What you need for this technique is two or more contrasting polymer clay sheets, a glass cutting board or ceramic tile to work on, a stiff clay blade and optionally... a piece of parchment paper, deli paper or office paper and a roller, spoon, or in my case a espresso tamper, to burnish the sheets together.When you watch the video you will see that the technique is simple, but has a little trick to it, for picking up and aligning the strips of clay.This technique can be used to do other more complicated techniques as well, like bargello, ikat, chevron, zig zag and checkerboard patterns.Have fun, feel free to play with the widths, heights, patterns and angles to come up with a pattern that is uniquely your own!Related Video: Silk Screen Stencils From Create Along Brand... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20381#videoRelated Video: We-R Memory Keepers Glass Mat... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19068#videoRelated Video: Must Have Polymer Clay Tool – Cutting Blades... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18489#videoRelated Video: A Million and One Polymer Clay Earring Designs... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20367#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20388Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
CreateAlong Silk Screen Stencils for Polymer Clay PolymerClayTutor 2016-05-23 | Video #735: A quick demo and product review of some new silkscreens that work beautifully with polymer clay... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20381 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I demonstrate some new Silk Screen Stencils (CreateAlong Brand), that Ilysa Ginsburg and Kira Sly from Polymer Clay TV, sent over to me.If you are not familiar with silkscreens, they are fine decorative mesh stencils, with a polymer that is infused into the screen. They were originally created from silk, but are now made with nylon.You can push paint through the open areas of the mesh stencil patterns, that will leave beautifully intricate designs on the surface of flat sheets of polymer clay.I received six stencil designs that came packaged in a large organza bag (a nice touch). They are 100 mesh screens (100 threads per inch), which makes them relatively fine. The fine mica paints from Lumiere by Jacquard, work nicely with these stencils. I wouldn't recommend using thicker texture pastes or glitter paints.In the video I also show some examples of other silkscreens on the market, the Sculpey Silk Screens and the Art Screens by Heidi Swapp, both of which are much smaller than the Create Along Screens.The patterns I received include... Lacey Vines, Squidley, Triple Tapestry, Dotty Stitches, Leaf Cyclone and Hex Flowers. There are some links to these products below the video.I show samples of each of the designs printed onto different colors of raw Souffle Clay, as well as some completed projects using the sampler sheets.You usually print silkscreen designs onto raw polymer clay with acrylic paints/inks. I used several different Jacquard paints including, Lumiere, Versatex Screen Printing Ink, Professional Screen Printing Ink and NeoOpaque. Let the paint dry before cutting, forming and baking into you finished pieces. This method will heat set the paint and make it permanent bond with the polymer clay for a very durable finish.You can also rub dry products through the screen such as PearlEx Powders, Chalk Pastels, etc. Just be sure that the product is water based, so as to not damage the screen.In the video I demo how to use the silk screens properly and show tips for taking care of your screens and not damaging them.What I really like about these silkscreens is the variety of designs (around 40 right now). I believe Ilysa and/or Kira are actually drawing the designs themselves. I also like that the screens are quite large so you can use them on larger sheets of polymer clay if you wish. They are reasonably priced at around $15 US each.Related Resource: CreateAlong Lacey Vines Silkscreen on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1rXjvvqRelated Resource: CreateAlong Squidley Silkscreen on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1suXpAqRelated Resource: CreateAlong Leaf Cyclone Silkscreen on Amazon... http://amzn.to/20bZFaHRelated Resource: CreateAlong Hex Flowers Silkscreen on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1suXvrLRelated Resource: CreateAlong Web Site... create-along.myshopify.com/collections/all/silkscreenRelated Video: Silk Screening Kit From Sculpey Product Review... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18926#videoRelated Video: Sculpey Souffle Polymer Clay Product Review... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18755#videoRelated Video: Applying Pearl Ex Pigments Onto Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20202#videoRelated Video: Sculpey Design It Templates for Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20013#videoRelated Video: Drilling Holes in Raw Polymer Clay Vs Baked Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19376#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20381Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Polymer Clay Earrings - A Million and One Design Ideas PolymerClayTutor 2016-05-16 | Video #734: If there is any technique that catches your eye in today's video, just post a comment and we'll get you the link... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20367 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I want to show you 1,000,001 polymer clay earrings... well not quite, but there are a ton! :)Making earrings is one of my favorite things to do with polymer clay. The polymer medium is super light, so it is perfect for wearing on your ears, and it's so colorful and versatile too. You can make it look like anything you like!Being super busy right now, and not having a lot of time for making up samples for our (your) next YouYube video, I was looking for something to show today that was already on hand. And there on my windowsill, was the rack of earrings made with a whole bunch of different techniques. So I am taking the opportunity to talk about earrings... lots of them!As you are watching this video, if there is a specific technique you want more information about, just post a comment and I will dig up a link for you.Or... you could type the name of the technique that I refer to in the video, into the search box on our www.polymerclaytutor.com blog, and you will be able to find references that way too.I hope this jam packed video gives you lots of inspiring ideas, so that you can start expanding upon your own collection of polymer clay earrings.Related Video: Fancy Rose Earwires Technique... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=14839#videoRelated Video: Scrap Polymer Clay Heart Shaped Beads... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19286#videoRelated Video: Sculpey Design It Templates for Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20013#videoRelated Video: Easy Polymer Clay Zipper Cane Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20247#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20367Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Micro Macrame 25 Superfine Jewelry Projects Book Review PolymerClayTutor 2016-05-09 | Video #733: In today's video I review a book about Micro Macrame Jewelry, by completing one of the projects in it... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20360 Polymer Clay Tutor.Today's Book about Micro Macrame Jewelry, was written by Jenny Townley.Since I just did another book review last week, I had not planned on adding another one so soon. But... I ended up making a macrame bracelet out of the book, that I am giving to my Mom for Mother's Day, so I kind of had to do this review now, before I give the piece away.The book that I talked about last week was, Bead It, Iron It, Love It! ... and I ended up using one of the perler bead patterns in the book, as the design for making a polymer clay cane. Since there were a few viewers who were concerned that my cane might not reduce very well, I wanted to quickly show everyone that the pattern does in fact reduce beautifully, right down to a very tiny size with no distortion at all.Now, moving on to this week's Micro Macrame Book... I felt the best way to do a review is by actually tackling one of the projects.I made a bracelet from the book, but had to tweak the design a bit, in order to be to be able to use my own polymer clay focal bead.Flipping through the book, it is set up pretty much like any typical craft book, with the basic information on tools and techniques at the beginning, and projects sections to follow. I will say that the book design is nice, with beautiful photography and nice project designs.On the book cover, it says, "Every technique explained, for beginners and up" ... however, I would say that it is really more suited for intermediate Micro Macrame and Jewelry makers, due to the fact that some important pieces of information were missing.In many craft books, it's common to see missing steps, primarily because of publishing restrictions. Often there is not enough room for all the photos and detailed steps that are necessary to give good instructions... so they are edited out.For example, the Beaded Bracelet with Focal Center design that I chose to do, did not show the back of the focal bead, and how it was added to the bracelet. Nor did it show how to finish the knotted ends and add the ribbon clamp. Now because I am not a beginner, and because I have a wide range of jewelry making skills, I was able to figure it out. But for someone new to the craft, I am not sure if they would be able to complete the project and achieve professional looking results.As you will see in the video I decided to tweak the pattern a bit to better suit the polymer clay focal bead I chose to use. I also explain how to finish the cord ends and add the ribbon closure.These 'holes' in information with many books, are the very reason why I think good video tutorials can be a more effective way of learning. With properly filmed videos, you can capture all the steps and hand movements that it takes to make a successful project.All that being said... I do like and will recommend the book for Intermediate jewelry makers... and will end up making more projects from it. The designs are quite lovely.I hope this review was helpful for you... and that my Mom likes the bracelet!Related Resource: Micro Macramé Book by Jenny Townley on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1Yb23hgRelated Resource: Mini Macramé Board on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1WLkUR4Related Resource: Dazzle-It Asian Knotting Cord on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1TuNQb7Related Resource: Ribbon Clasps on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1Yb39JORelated Video: Perler Bead Pattern Polymer Clay Canes... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20341#videoRelated Video: Shopping at Shipwreck Beads... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19074#videoRelated Video: CaBezel Polymer Clay Cabochon... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19130#videoRelated Video: Drilling Holes in Raw Vs Baked Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19376#videoRelated Video: Vol-078 Faux Raku Macrame Bracelet... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19154#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20360Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Polymer Clay Cane Designs From Perler Bead Patterns PolymerClayTutor 2016-05-02 | Video #732: Taking a book about Perler or Hama Fusible Beads ("Bead It, Iron It, Love It!")... in a whole new direction with polymer clay pixel canes... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20341 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's video I'm going to show how you can use Perler Bead patterns (fusible beads), to create cool polymer clay canes.A little while ago, a publishing company (Barron's) sent me a small stack of crafting books to review. In the pile was a book called Bead It, Iron It, Love It! by Kaisa Holsting. When flipping through the pages, I was instantly inspired to use the patterns in the book for making pixilated polymer clay canes.The book was designed for making plastic ornaments, charms, jewelry and other craft projects, using fusible beads such as Perler Beads, Hama Beads and Nabbi Photo Pearls. But because of the grid patterns they can also be used for making pixel style polymer clay canes.In the video I go further into what a Perler Bead is and how they are put together and fused using a domestic iron.This book is filled with 300 super cute pixel patterns that you can recreate. The colors and numbers that you need for each color (not including the background color) are included with each pattern. This makes it super easy to figure out how many clay piece of each color you will need to make your polymer canes.Re-creating the Perler Bead patterns in polymer clay, requires the use of an extruder and an extruder disk in a size that makes sense for the pattern. This is all explained in the video.For my Emoji Cane I used a Lucy Clay Extruder with the three-small-squares disk from the Lucy Clay #2 Extruder Disk Set. This disk can be in the Lucy Clay Extruder, the Walnut Hollow Extruder and the Makins Professional Extruder. So... you could buy just the #2 Disk Set, even if you don't have a Lucy Clay Extruder.You can also use small round spaghetti extruder disks, hexagon disks, and square disks, depending on the style and size of pattern and cane you want to make.If you want to create this styles of cane, I would recommend you purchase (if you haven't got it already) my Christmas Sweater Cane Tutorial. It will provide you with all the tips and tricks that will ensure your success with making Pixel Canes... especially if you want to make larger patterns.And if you want to purchase the Bead It, Iron It, Love It book, I've provided an Amazon link below.Related Resource: Bead It, Iron It, Love It! (book) on Amazon... http://amzn.to/1pLiVzlRelated Video: Christmas Sweater Pixelated Cane Tutorial... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19237#videoRelated Video: Review Lucy Clay CzeXtruder XXL HD... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19500#videoRelated Video: Makins vs. Walnut Hollow Polymer Clay Extruders... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18551/#videoRelated Video: Perler or Hama Bead Board as a Resin Doming Tray... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19704#videoRelated Video: Reducing a Polymer Clay Cane From Start To Finish... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=16710#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20341Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Polymer Clay Tools for Beginners - Basic Starter Kit PolymerClayTutor 2016-04-25 | Video #731: If you are just getting started with polymer clay, here are the tools that will get you going, without spending a lot of money... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20331 Polymer Clay Tutor.In today's Studio Tip, I am going to talk about Polymer Clay Tools for Beginners.Now I am a professional polymer clay instructor with a nice studio filled with all kinds of tools, supplies, paints, inks and that kind of thing... but that isn't where I started out. I started out as a beginner... just like everyone else.So, I wanted to share with you some of the things I learned and show you the real basic tools that will get you started working with polymer clay.I dug around in my studio and found the very first polymer clay beads and canes that I ever made. I though you might like to see them.A long time ago (probably 20 years now), I was watching the Carol Duvall Show on HGTV and Donna Kato (a well known polymer clay artist who has created the Kato Polyclay line of products), came on and made this polymer clay cane. I was absolutely fascinated with what she could do with that squishy block of plastic clay!Now I had been a little bit familiar with Fimo... played with it as a kid and actually had a block or two, and some Sculpey III, in my craft stash. But I had no idea that you could make such cool things... until seeing Carol and Donna on that fateful day. Ever since, I've been hooked on polymer clay.The very first thing I made was this flower cane that was all wonky (see video)... but I was so delighted with it. Just to show you how far I have come since then, here is an example of the Easter Lily Cane that I now teach people to make and is is so much more detailed and beautiful compared to my original quirky little flower cane.I went on to make another cane, ended up combining it with the first cane, to make this cane here (see video). That was when I got really excited about the whole process. That you could take these wonky canes and end up with something that was super detailed. Back then there wasn't a lot of information on how to do things, so I had to figure out a lot of the stuff on my own. Over the years I have figured out the basic things that you will need to have success with working with polymer clay. And this is the advice that I give to beginners just starting out...To be honest all you HAVE to have is a block of clay, your hands and an oven. But there are some things that will make the process a lot easier and I have broken it down into five main items. Watch the video to find out what they are.Related Video: We-R Memory Keepers Glass Mat... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19068#videoRelated Video: The Acrylic Roller Polymer Clay Tool... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18408#videoRelated Video: Polymer Clay Cutting Blades... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18489#videoRelated Video: Polymer Clay Oven Thermometer... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18350#videoRelated Video: Foil Pans For Your Polymer Clay Oven... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19193#videoRelated Article: Style And Detail Sculpting Tools... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=5522And... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20331Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
Wink of Stella + Wink of Luna Ink on Polymer Clay PolymerClayTutor 2016-04-18 | Video #730: Let's see if the inks from these Japanese scrapbooking brushes are compatible with polymer clay, or not... More Info: http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20317 Polymer Clay Tutor.Today in the PcT Test Lab, we are going to answer the question... "Will Wink of Stella & Wink of Luna, work with polymer clay?"If you have never heard of these Wink products, they are a water based pigment ink in a brush pen that is designed to add sparkle to your paper projects. They are made by a Japanese company, Kuretake.There are two lines of these brush ink pens... Wink of Stella, which is a line of glitter inks... and Wink of Luna which are Metallic Inks.Being a water based pigment ink, I figured it probably would be compatible with polymer clay, so I wanted to bring it to the PcT Test Lab to find out.I added the Wink of Luna ink to some sample pieces over 6 months ago, so that they had a good length of time to properly test for compatibility.In the video when I showed how they work on paper, unfortunately the lighting does not show off the fabulous sparkle of the Wink of Stella pen, which is too bad, because it is very pretty!For my polymer clay samples, I tested the Gold Wink of Luna pen on two types of polymer clay... (1) White Premo Sculpey and (2) Igloo Sculpey Souffle. For both the Premo and the Souffle samples I tested the ink on raw clay which was then baked... and I also tested on clay that was already baked. As well, I apply sealers such as Renaissance Wax and Golden Polymer Gloss Varnish, to see if the ink would bleed or smear during application.Watch the video to see how things turned out...Related Resource: Wink of Luna, Wink of Stella on Amazon... http://amzn.to/264CqnTRelated Video: Sculpey Souffle Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=18755#videoRelated Video: Renaissance Wax On Polymer Clay... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=16754#videoRelated Video: PYM II Polymer Clay Safe Spray Finish... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19965#videoRelated Video: Sealing Polymer Clay Best Practices... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=19945#videoAnd... more info about today's video is at my blog... http://www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?p=20317Cindy Lietz & Doug Lietz Social Links:youtube.com/PolymerClayTutorfacebook.com/polymerclayhttp://www.pinterest.com/pctutortwitter.com/PolymerClayTips
