Vol-019-4 Faux Carved Beads Tribal Jewelry PcT Tutorial (Intro)
Video #137: “So many beads so little time. I love them all. But I do have a thing for the carved and sculpted ones…” ~Imani-P
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** This post is an introduction to one of our paid tutorials.
“Cindy as much as I love your videos I hope you will be taking Christmas day off. You and your family so deserve it and I’m sure we can survive thru the withdraw just fine. Maybe instead of a lesson we could all take a few moments to tell you about our favorite lesson of the year or something funny or special that has happened to us with polymer clay. Just a moment to share and be Thankful for the Holiday Season. Just an idea. Warm thoughts for everyone.” ~Peggy-B
I love your idea Peggy… about you guys telling me about a favorite lesson and or sharing a special story. It’s that type of feedback that keeps me motivated to continue teaching and building this polymer clay resource. Love and Hugs to everyone!
But now let’s get back to the main topic of today’s post… Tribal, Ethnic and Ancient looking beads are very popular right now, and faux carved beads fit right in with the style.
“I love your faux carved and stamped beads. They look like beautiful artifacts or hand carved ivory. Polymer clay is such a versatile and artistic medium.” ~Debbie-M
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Hi Cindy, you amaze me every time with something new and challenging. I really enjoyed the video tutorial on faux bone (Vol-019-3) and the faux carving techniques for making tribal beads and jewelry. I just can’t say thanks enough to you Cindy for your wonderful style of teaching us this craft. Thanks again.
Nancy R
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Wish I could have watched the neurons firing when you came up with this tutorial, Cindy. You've outdone even yourself, and that is no minor feat. Oh, these are so beautiful! Are you sure I can't borrow just a tiny piece of that creative brain of yours? As I have said before, I will give it back, I promise (well, maybe).
Elizabeth S
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It is so uplifting to see the outpouring of generosity and ideas that is the spirit of this wonderful PcT community. Cindy you have certainly enriched my day and given me hope for my clay journey. Keep on letting your light shine with your inspiring creations.
Cheryl V
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NEW PHOTOS JUST ADDED:
Hello to Everyone,
Some new Spotlight project pictures that relate to the topic of this page (Faux Carved Bone), have just been added in another post. They were submitted by Melinda Herron. The link by my name will take you to where you can see them, along with a bit of a write up. Hopefully they will inspire you to achieve great things with your own polymer clay projects.
You are very welcome Teresa. Thank you for sharing your story. So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I know everyone here would love to see photos of your polymer clay pieces. If you want to forward some pics to me, I will post them in an upcoming spotlight feature for you.
Cindy, I am so enjoying the weekly tutorials. It seems I spend all my time playing with clay. Our winter vacationing in Florida is quickly coming to an end and will be time to return back home to Missouri. I’ve made keepsake flower petal jewelry for all my family, and can hardly wait to give it to them.
Thank you for making my time in Florida this year so meaningful. The flower petals came from my dad’s funeral back in December. I’ve made necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. My next project will be to make tie tacks.
NEW PHOTOS ADDED:
Hello to Everyone,
Some new Spotlight project pictures that relate to the topic of this page (Faux Carved Bone), have just been added in another post. They were submitted by Anna-S. The link by my name will take you to where you can see them, along with a bit of a write up. Hopefully they will inspire you to achieve great things with your own polymer clay projects.
Beautiful work Nancy. Thanks so much for sending in your photo and for your kinds words. I’m glad you are enjoying the tutorials.
If anyone wants to see more of Nancy’s work, click on the link by my name to see jewelry she made using the tribal cane from the Vol-020-1 tutorial.
Hi Cindy,
Each week you amaze me with something completely new and challenging. I anxiously wait for Fridays to come, to see what new wonderful tutorials are waiting for us. I really enjoyed the video tutorial on faux bone and faux carving techniques for making tribal beads and jewelry. I just can’t say thanks enough to you Cindy for your wonderful style of teaching us this craft. Thanks again, Nancy
Cindy,
Merry Christmas to you and yours!! I have been trying to decide what my favorite video has been, and I think it has to be th water color beads. Or maybe the faux raku. But then again it could be the gold leaf and alcohol inks one.I could also say it was the mica shift technique. No no I think it is the varigated rose. Yes thats it. I think…..
ADDED NOTE: @TIFFANY: You are funny! If you think it was difficult to choose a favorite in 2009, just wait for 2010. It’s going to be a fun year of polymer clay tutorials. You probably alread know this after reading my added messages to the gals above that a copy of your comment has been added to today’s Dec 28’09 blog post. I can’t believe 2009 is almost over.
I hope you and your family have had a wonderful, safe Christmas and I am so happy to know you took time off for yourself and your family.
Hugs,
Louise
ADDED NOTE: @LOUISE: Christmas was wonderful. Thank you very much for thinking of me. So that you know, a copy of your kind words has been transferred to the Dec 28 post. See my notes above for Catherine, Bonnie and Penny.
Merry Christmas to all. Cindy thank you soooo much for your videos and all your ready help whenever needed. Made 20 dozen of tamales and would love to have contributed some to your Christmas meal to save you some time and energy in your kitchen. Please take this time to relax and renew your strength for the coming year!
ADDED NOTE: @CATHERINE: I would have loved to have included your tamales at our Christmas dinner table. They would have been a welcome addition. It’s always been a pleasure helping you. As I mentioned above to Bonnie and Penny, I’ve also transferred a copy of your comment to the Dec 28 post.
Cinday, just wanted to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and thank you for all the wonderful work you do. It seems like every day when I’m doing clay, something I learned from you jumps up into what I’m doing to make what ever it is easier and better and naturally I have to think about you.
Thanks again, you really make this fun.
ADDED NOTE: @BONNIE: You are very welcome Bonnie. I absolutely love how you use the words “easier” and “better” and “Fun” to describe my teachings. Thank you so much. Your message has been transferred to the December 28, 2009 post as well… for the same reason I described above, for Penny.
Happy Christmas Cindy and I hope you have a well deserved (albeit brief) rest – you are a role model to us all at many levels.
ADDED NOTE: @PENNY: Thanks for the Christmas message. I wish for you great success in 2010 with your new polymer clay venture in the UK. Just wanted to let you know that I’ve transferred a second copy of your message over to the December 28, 2009 post, to go along with the theme of the comments for the 2009 Spotlight Summary Series.
Thank you Joyce, Peggy and Rose for the very sweet comments. I hope you have a wonderful holiday as well! Just finishing up the last of the projects and getting some of the food ready myself. I’m looking forward to relaxing and having some fun!
Rose, glad you found the ‘snow’. You’ve got the right stuff. Peggy, if you don’t end up finding the iridescent buffalo snow, you can also use iridescent cellophane wrapping paper cut up into tiny odd shaped bits and pieces. It is more work though.
I’ve found that Buffalo Snow is a brand name. I finally found mine at Michaels sold as Buffalo Snow snow flakes iridescent sprinkles. Hope it the right product.
Thanks Elizabeth, I’m hoping we can all make the blog special for Cindy Christmas day. She has made all the other Fridays very special for us.
Freda thank you for the heads up on the Buffalo Snow. I found some at JoAnns but its not irridescent and the flakes are very fine. I got it in case I don’t find the other but I am going out tomorrow for fresh veggies and fruits for Christmas dinner. Our dollar store didn’t have it and I forgot to look at Walmart. Hope it is not too late. Wish me luck guys.
Happy Birthday Jesus, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone.
Keep SAFE and stay HAPPY!!!
Uuuuuuuuuuggggggggggs to all !!!
Cindy, So glad to see you are taking the holidays off to spend with your family. Have a wonderful time, stress free. Thank you for all you do for us and please say a huge THANK YOU to your family also. A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well as to all who join in this wonderful blog. What did I do before I stopped by here?? It has made my 2009 beginning year very special and I’m so looking forward to what you will teach us in 2010 with the comments of our clay family. Love to all of you.
Joyce,
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Thanks guys for the comments! Hope you all are having a great Holiday!
@Lisa: The ear wire was made with 20g copper wire. I would switch it to 20g Niobium if the person who was going to wear them was sensitive to copper.
@Freda: Thank you for reminding everyone to watch for the Buffalo Snow for the upcoming Faux Opal Tutorial.
( If any of you have no idea what Buffalo Snow is, click the link by my name to find out.)
@Ritzs: You haven’t done anything wrong. The faux bone looks a lot like wood before it is baked. Looks more like bone after it’s baked because the translucent clay no longer will look white. Don’t worry. Keep working with what you’ve got!
Have a wonderful Holiday, Cindy. Thanks again for all you do! Enjoy your family time. Thanks for the heads up on the Buffalo Snow, Freda!
Help;;;;; I just made a faux bone cane as per video ( but) my other half came into my workroom and said wow that looks just like real wood grain well that really boosted my ego, although he is right and i do love it but what did i do wrong
@Ritzs: I think it looks just like wood too! Don’t think you did anything wrong, just reduce it alot more!
I’m looking forward to seeing how to form the squash bead as I really like that style. I made a bone cane & my DH (who doesn’t automatically say he likes whatever I make) said it looked real. High praise. I love the videos. Thank you Cindy!
I wish you all happy holidays & the best in the new year.
OOps, all that and I forgot to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone.
Just a heads up for anyone who didn’t read Cindy’s note about buying Buffalo Snow for an upcoming tutorial. Buffalo Snow is the small flakes of irridescent sprinkles used at Christmas for snow in decorations. After Christmas it will no longer be available and I know I would be devastated if I hadn’t gotten it to use in the tutorial later on. I got mine at Walmart and some people got them at dollar stores.
I would just like to say to you Cindy and family and all the members all the very best for Xmas and the new year. Since I joined you I have never looked back, I have learned so much and looking forward to 2010 that’s if I have room in my old brain to store all you have taught me. love to you and yours. Ritzs uk
What a wonderful idea, Peggy! I have a feeling The Christmas Day posts will be very special!!
Cindy, what gauge wire did you use for the earwires on your drum bead earrings? I’m guessing 20 or 21?
Thanks and Merry Christmas to You and Yours!!!!
~Lisa :)