Polymer Clay How To Videos | Beads, Pendants, Findings and Canes
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I realize not everyone likes subscription services. That is why my polymer clay tutorials are also available as stand alone back issue packages. And today I want to let you know that the Vol-012 has just been posted in the PcT Store!
If you did not realize it, each volume represents a month of videos. And since three are 12 months in a year, the release of Vol-012 means that the Library is now officially a year old… cue Birthday music, LOL.
I’m happy to say that the topics in Vol-012 have proven to be very popular indeed. I judge this by the number of related comments that have been posted to date. So far there are 127 of them. Thank you very much to everyone that shared your thoughts, questions and ideas!
The photo at the top of this post shows the thumbnail images for the 4 videos in Volume-012. And below are some bullet descriptions for each tutorial:
Vol-012-1 Faux Pebble Beads: How to create faux rock beads that look just like pebbles off the beach. The video will show you quick tips for creating several realistic looking stone effects using clay, sand and a broken real rock for texture. As well, explanation is provided on how to shape and finish your faux pebbles for jewelry.
Vol-012-2 Ink on Crackled Gold Leaf: How to combine alcohol ink, metal leaf and translucent polymer clay in very creative ways. Tricks for working with the inks, crackling the leaf and encasing in translucent clay are discussed. As well, examples of pendants and earrings are shown.
Vol-012-3 Hammered Copper Wire: How to make a hook and loop clasp for your jewelry making projects using inexpensive tools and wire from the hardware store. Artificial aging of the copper, to achieve rich patina finishes, is also shown.
Vol-012-4 Making Ghost Canes: How to make two different styles of ghost canes. Adding slices from these canes onto your beads creates a very unique floating affect. Tips and tricks on the special uses and qualities of this kind of cane, as well as color variations, are also discussed.
On Another Note… I Need Your Input:
Below is a list of techniques and polymer clay projects that I would like to feature in upcoming video tutorials. Please look over the list and let me know your top three picks. If I’ve missed a topic that you want to see, feel free to add it as one of your picks.
I know it can sometimes be tough choosing favorites… but please pick just 3 to help me prioritize the list. If you want to provide more detail about each of your three picks, please do that. I really want to provide you guys with the information that you desire the most. Here’s the list of topics:
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Or... if you would like to request a topic for a future post, here is the link to do that… PcT Suggestion Box
Thanks guys for the animal prints suggestion. I’ll put them on the list!
Hi Cindy,
I second (third?) the animal prints.
I am also interested in how to get the watercolor effect.
And I am right now in search of anything on resin.
I am enjoying and look forward to your video tutorials every Friday and I try to keep up with your Polymer Clay Tips on Twitter as well.
@Louise Traylor: I think that makes it a fourth motion. Cool, because Cindy treats comments like these votes, and this would make a very good video tutorial.
I second the request for animal print canes! They’re fun on their own and would go well with other recent videos like the tribal cane and faux carved bone. And you can still be creative with colour… for instance, tiger canes look really cool with a blue base instead of the usual tawny orange!
Right, Sue F! Colorful animal is fun. I love me some hot-pink zebra! (Well, that’s just my p.j.’s, but still…lol)
Animal prints are really popular right now. My sister (who steals for herself, yet sometimes sells, my jewelry) has made several zebra requests…
Hehehe I just noticed I wrote ‘thee’ instead of ‘the’.
I’m Rockin’ it Old School!
It’s never too late for requests Jennifer! I’ll put that on thee list of possibilities!