Free Polymer Clay Tutorials on Video | Weekly Access Still No Charge
Setting The Record Straight… The Polymer Clay Tutor Videos Will Continue To Be Complimentary Every Week (for now anyway):
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There’s been some confusion about the upcoming membership site announcement, discussed in last week’s September 25 post. That article was intended to ONLY be about the video newsletter back issues. It was NOT supposed to be about whether there would be a fee for the regular weekly delivery of the newsletter.
ADDENDUM: Since the writing of this post, we have made a lot of upgrades here at Polymer Clay Tutor. The information and links below about membership, tutorials, color recipes and pricing is therefor dated and no longer valid. If you want to check out what we offer now, please check out our PcT Store.
Any talk of pricing was meant to be for those of you who want to build an ongoing private library of videos to refer back as often as you like.
For now, I am not planning to take away the free weekly access that so many of you have been enjoying and benefiting from.
By the way, here’s the link to the September 25th blog post if you want to get caught up with all of the commenting that happened over there: Video Polymer Clay Tutorial Back Issues
So for those of you who were thinking of saying “farewell,” there’s no need to worry. My polymer clay tutorial videos will continue to be available free […except of course for the last couple of weeks while I have been working *very* hard to get things switched over to the new membership site platform].
The reason I am making this big switch is because it will allow me to deliver all of the video content [plus the new color recipe cards… which I think you are going to love], all in one place.
The free stuff will be there; The paid video archive library; The monthly courses; The Recipe Cards; etc., etc.
This new “platform” will also allow me to add in other exciting enhancements like member photo uploading of community discussion groups… one step at a time, though :-).
Entry-level memberships to this new member's library will be free. And all of you will definitely be welcome!!!
Even More Good News…
I took into account everything that was shared in the September 25 blog post about how much should be charged for the video newsletter back issues.
Many of you asked that the price be set at $2 a month. I suggested $10… but have ended up coming way down to about the $3 per month level.
I sharpened my pencil as best I could to make this library idea as accessible as possible. I’m sincerely hoping that the majority of you will be able to take advantage of this offer.
If you do, that will allow the “numbers” to work on my end so that prices won’t have to be raised to cover costs down the road.
As suggested, I will also look for other means to support the network as well, through sponsorships and advertising opportunities.
To keep things ultra simple, the price will be $9.95 charged every 3 months using PayPal’s auto billing, credit card system. If you have a PayPal account, great! If not, that’s not a problem. PayPal allows you to use your credit card directly with their system.
This $9.95/3 month rate will give you ongoing access to not only the searchable video archives, but you will also receive 1 new polymer clay recipe card every week as well.
I wish I could give you the sign-up link right now, but I’m still working (frantically) to get everything set up and functioning properly. It will be soon, though. I promise! Thank you so much to everyone for your kind understanding and support.
PS: I haven’t forgotten about the bonus color recipe cards promised to everyone who shared thoughts and opinions about the pricing issue. When the member's library opens, I will be sending out an email to all of you explaining how you will be able to add these recipe cards to your personal accounts.
Please tell me what you think about the above proposal in the comments section below. Does this work for you?
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Hi Cherie – We have not worked out all the details yet.
So how would this work Cindy? Would you just add a fee to the membership for those who want the option to download the video? If it’s affordable for me i would be interested.
Hi Cherie – Doug is working on setting up options for having download options. However, so that you know, there will be added costs for being able to offer this feature. He is looking into the idea of setting up a separate “download” store.
@ Cindy – I too would like to be able to download the video to my lap top and be able to open it without the internet connection. Is that possible?
It’s great to have you as a member Joanne. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about wanting to be able to download the videos to your laptop. Here’s a bit of an explanation about that…
I’m using a “streaming” video file format that makes it possible for most everyone around the world to watch on most any kind of computer. To make the videos downloadable, I would need to create a second type of video file format that works on iPods and such. It’s on my list of things to do… if only there were more hours in the day to get everything done as quick as I would like :)
And about the cane I used to make the trumpet flower, there will be something similar to that coming in the new year. So much to do, so little time. In the mean time keep on practicing those wire working techniques.
@Debi – if you did not already know, the rose cane tutorials we talked about back in Mar’09 are now posted in the library, the Vol-013 back issue package. The link by my name will take you to the reference.
Hi Cindy,
I’m a member now and really like your site.
The only thing I would change is I’d like to be
able to download the video’s to my laptop (like the color cards) and use when I am away from home and don’t have internet connection.
I’d be willing to pay a bit more for individually video’s so I could just download the ones I really need.
I also like that your starting to do wirework. I’m not good at it but you need it to finish a lot of pieces.
Also still waiting patiently for the video on how to do the trumpet flower Cane! Every one really liked that cane :)
Take care,
Yes Debi, I do plan on doing many rose cane videos in the future, including the ones you are talking about. I am working on ways to streamline my day to day duties so that I can free up the time to make more videos. Stay tuned for that!
I am so glad that you are enjoying your clay again and that you are learning a lot from the videos! Thank you so much for your comments!
Hello Cindy,
I really enjoy your site so much. I found it by a happy chance of luck!!
You have inspired me to pick my clay again as I follow your recipes and projects with your very explanatory videos. I have learned so much!
Is there a chance in the near future of showing us how to do the rose canes I see everywhere? The ones with a gradient of color in and around each petal section?
I have tried to make these on my own, and it still eludes me.
Thanks again for the hard work you put in to pass on your talent.
Hi Karen,
Glad you stumbled upon the site… just in the nick of time too if you want to take advantage of the Charter Member Offer. It ends today (Oct 31).
To answer your question about long term access to the newsletter videos… the answer is YES! As long as you keep current with your $9.95 every 90 days subscription payment, then your personal library will be there for you when you need it.
Please hurry though because as of Nov 1 the price structure for certain levels of access is going up considerably. Here’s the step by step process that needs to be completed today if you want the charter member package:
Step 1: Subscribe to the Guest List (use link by my name above) AND click on the verification link in the email you receive after filling out the form.
Step 2: You will then be automatically forwarded to a page with the three free videos that were promised. On this video page is a link to the Members Library Signup page. Click on it and sign up for the $9.95 option. There is a free option too, but if you go that route, you won’t be able to take advantage of the charter member offer in Step 3. This payment of $9.95 is billed to your credit card every 90 days and gives you access to the videos and regular recipe cards in Volume-005 as well as all new release going forward… much like a print magazine subscription.
Step 3: Once you have become a PAID member and you are logged into your personal library account, then the link (below) to order the charter member package will work for you. The charter member package gives you access to 4 months of back issue videos and weekly recipes for a $9.95 one-time payment (much like you would purchase back issues of a print magazine). As of Nov 1 it will cost $9.95 x 4 months to purchase the equivalent… 4 times as much. Here is the link to order the charter member package [Remember, you must be logged in as a PAID member for this link to work. And also remember that the $9.95 charter member offer will disappear from this page as of tomorrow, Nov 1].
Once you complete all of the above steps, then all of the links in your personal library will work for you. If you want to read feedback from members who have already taken advantage of the charter member offer, you can do that here: Polymer Clay Tutor Library Grand Opening
Hopefully you read this in time Karen (and anyone else). The charter member package is really incredible value that will never be offered again. Sorry if this sounds salesy but it really is true. And I need to make sure that come November, I won’t have a problem with anyone saying, “but you didn’t tell us.”
Hi Cindy
I just stumbled onto your site, and I am trying to catch up. I am a newbie too, and I think the club sounds VERY HELPFUL AND FAIR since there is no clay group in my area and to meet I must drive about 1 1/2 hrs. I also would love to buy access to all videos if I can afford the price (since I don’t sell pieces, and the money comes out of my budget). By keeping the price affordable it ensures long term participation and more members.
I just want to understand– If we cannot download the videos, can we at least save them to watch at a convenient time. I have small kids, and often times go weeks or months before I can even look at email, much less take time to watch a video. Will it still be there for me to catch up on?
THANKS for everything you do!!
Cindy…when you work hard and research and try and experiment and find better ways of doing things, then it is NOT a far stretch to imagine that someone will pay you for that research and hard work. It’s a nice thing to get something for nothing, but it’s also a nice thing to be paid for your work…ya know? I’m tired of others trying to leech out of me my methods of doing things…I will share up to a point, but after that, I need to get paid for the lessons I provide. Nothing you’ve done is in any way wrong…more power to you…
I think this sounds like a great idea. The cost is minimal to us but will hopefully be enough to accomplish what you need. Thanks for watching out for us!
I would love to become a member…..
YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO HELPFUL. I THINK IT’S ONLY FAIR TO PAY YOU FAIRLY FOR THE WONDERFUL PRODUCT YOU OFFER. I WILL BE HAPPY TO PAY USING PAYPAL. ELLE
Hi Cindy, for $3.00 a month I will try it for 3 months, I can always cancel if I’m not happy, why not? Sign me up.
Your friend,
Sandi
Ok Cindy…
Count me in… I’m brand new at clay craft, but have been working all summer with little time to play with it. In about three weeks I’ll be free to play to my hearts content, so I’m ready to sign on! Also, I’d like to be able to purchase your back issues in one fell swoop!
Best of luck. I look forward to seeing your memebership sign-up page pop up on my computer screen! :o)
Best of luck,
Louise
I hope it isn’t too late to sign up for charter membership. I have really enjoyed your videos (I keep saving them in my email so I can go over and over them.) I don’t have, nor want, a paypal account so will need word on how to recompense you for all the time you spend on this. Thanks for all the help you’ve given to all of us “newbies”.
Just wanted to pop in here quick and address the question about whether the videos will be downloadable or not. I won’t be allowing this because of potential piracy issues. You’d be amazed how quickly bootlegged stuff ends up being sold on other people’s sites and on eBay.
****Cindy****
By George I think you’ve got it….:0)
This sounds yummy good to me and I can’t wait to get THE ‘link’ in my inbox so I can sign up!!!!
You have worked feverishly to accommodate all of us and perhaps there will be a way besides paying you that we will be able to accommodate you..
YOU are THE BEST!!!!
Thank YOU CINDY
Would I be considered a charter member? Have been getting your newsletter since the first one. Let me know what the charge for this would be.
Not having time tonight to read thoroughly, I apologize. But would it be an option to let folks download the videos instead of stream them to cut down on the bandwidth? Or perhaps there is a sharing content concern.
Hi Cindy,
I have read through all the comments and think that it all makes perfect sense. It sounds reasonable. I will be watching exchange rates, as ours (Australia) are a bit down against yours at the moment, so it makes it more expensive for me.
I do beleive however that if I intend to get into polymer clay beads a bit more then it will be worth every penny.
Please add me to your list as well. Thank you!
I am very new to polymer clay and so far haven’t done too
much with. I think $3.00 mo is very reasonable. I would
like to purchase your videos but right now is not a thing
I can really do. However, the $9.95 for 3 months I believe can be very doable for me. I have found that
by far your training is about the best as far as video
quality, the training is very easy to understand, the
pictures sharp and the audio is excellent.
Please add my name to the list for charter members!
Hi Cindy – I’m ready to sign up too – and will select from whatever choices are available. You’ve narrowed it down based on all the good feedback, and you’ve been more than fair with all you are offering us. Winter is on the way already here in Alaska, and I look forward to spending my winter craft time learning from you! Thanks for all your hard work!
Hi Cindy:
I appreciate all of your good work and love the videos. I would not be opposed to pay for 6 months at a time, and in fact would prefer it. Do you think that you could offer some options for people; say payment for 3 months or payment for 6 months?
Thanks!
I would also like to be a charter member and am interested in a one-time fee for past videos. Thanks so much!
I am definitely on board at that price. Let me know how soon this will be ready… Love your Videos and you are the FIRST person to show me how to do a leaf quickly and correctly. THANKS GIRLFRIEND !!!!!
I want to be a charter member.
Hi Cindy,
I just took a minute to look at your web site – I’ll be glad to pay the monthly fee. I’ve been a computer programmer for 32 years, and I know how much work it is to make a website.
I am going to get a dremel tool to polish the polymer clay candle holders I’m making, so I checked out your article on that – I love the comment that you should wear clothes!
Betsy
Hi Cindy,
Just getting to my email and attempted to comment on the 9/25 post but apparently comments are closed. Anyway, I think that charging a fee is fair but I really don’t know what it takes to make all these fantastic videos and tutorials available to us, but my guess is enormous time and energy as well as a good amount of financial outlay. I definitely want to be included if possible. Please put me on the list. I will be away from the computer until at least the middle of December so will not reply until then.
Many thanks.
That one set price also sounds good to me.