Member Benefits 044-1: Jewelry & Projects

I gotta say there has to be a magic spell on the faux ivory tute because stuff sells like crazy. ~Koolbraider >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutorials

I like the “Gallery” idea very much and think it will be very inspiring to see finished pieces made by you as well as your prices (since pricing is such a tricky area). Some of my necklaces fall naturally together which is very satisfying but often I fiddle and fiddle and they just don’t look quite right.  I try very hard to make asymmetrical necklaces which I think are far more interesting than regular bead-spacer-bead ones, and find that by using different shaped beads with different textures I can achieve this effect. Anyway, ideas from you for finished items will be really welcome.  You just keep on coming up with great new ideas and continue to amaze me with your endless creativity! This is just the best website ever. ~Susan-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Mushroom Jewelry

I made a really awesome necklace Saturday morning that I wore to my sisters birthday party. I’d post a pic of that but my cousin confiscated it! I made the cord ends, the clasp, and wire wrapped a “BC” (before Cindy) poly clay flattened tear-drop shaped pendant. Everyone was impressed, and my cousin said “Wow, Tanya! That looks professional! I can’t believe you made all that.” That’s all I needed to hear – can’t wait to do more! ~Tanya-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Art Jewelry

I absolutely love your polymer clay art sheet earrings. I would really appreciate a tutorial on how to make them. You constantly amaze me with your creativity, Cindy. Thanks so much for all your hard work and your willingness to share. ~Beverly-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Mixed Media Earrings

These were really great! How much fun! I think it’s off to the hardware store to look for a torch for me too. I have the fine silver and copper… just wonderful info that gives me the confidence to try these things! Thank you again Cindy, I can’t believe what a great value I get from subscribing to your site. Keep’em coming! ~June-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Making Your Own Jewelry Headpins

Wow, Cindy, I love this new Gallery! The beads in this one are fun and they do look circusy — to carry it even further, it’s like a 3-ring circus, because you’ve got three beads on a ring. :) I am crazy over your circular clasp/bail finding. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Circus Jewelry Necklace

Love this!!!! Thank you oh pc guru. My dil is the wire artist here so I will have to sit her down to watch this and make me a couple. If I put the bead on a lobster hook I can change it to suit my mood… yippeee. ~Pollyanna >> This comment was originally posted here: Dangle Bangle Copper Bracelets

I don’t normally like faux agate, but I *LOVE* the beads and the colour combination in this bracelet. Absolutely gorgeous! :) ~Sue-F >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Jewelry

Carole – Your faux opal took my breath away! It actually looks like a real opal! I am so impressed by what you made that I can’t stop talking about it to everyone that will listen. Not only is your opal breathtaking but your copper wire wrap and beaded necklace are AMAZING! What an inspiration you are, especially to someone like me who is struggling with this opal technique. I’m so happy to see that it really, really does come out right in the end. How wonderful of you to send your beautiful necklace to Peggy. I’m sure her heart will be filled with joy to receive it. It is so uplifting to see the outpouring of generosity that is the spirit of this wonderful community. Thank you so much for sharing your spectacular artistry with us. 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 >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Opals

Cindy, you are so artistically clever! That necklace is stunning! Great Job! ~Hobokenmary >> This comment was originally posted here: Faux Raku Polymer Clay Focal Bead Necklace

Cindy, your faux raku in my Katiedids pendant is just gorgeous! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome technique with your readers. ~Katie-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Katiedids Bezel Pendant

Just returned from a week of wire wrapping classes at William Holland in Young Harris, GA. Your work is just terrific. It shows off the polymer clay, like I would want to do too! Keep up the great work! ~Judy-M >> This comment was originally posted here: Wire Wrapped Polymer Clay Bead Rings

I have just made a little mushroom after watching the tut, I am going to hang it on my handbag it is so cute and I loved making it. ~Ritzs >> This comment was originally posted here: Mushroom Bead Video Tutorial

I also love my books and will occasionally look through them but find some of them are beyond my skills. I’m finding I’m more inspired by seeing everyone’s work here on Cindy’s blog. ~Jeanne-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Tutor

This video is another winner Cindy. Koolbraider is right on when she said the pine cone shape and sparkly red and greens would make great holiday earrings or maybe even ornaments. ~Lawrence-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Glow in the Dark Pod Beads

I just love the rocker beads.  I can see how they would make lovely components. The earrings were beautiful. Thanks again Cindy for your tute on rocker beads. ~Sue-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Video Tutorials

I did a bracelet for a client who has a daughter at UF (University of Florida). I put a charm on it with a photo of the “Gator” that I printed on white card stock and then covered with Bake and Bond. It came out just as Cindy stated in the tut and the comment above “nice and clear”. ~Marlene-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymerize Your Postage Stamps

Finally made 3! No more breaking beads. Completed a blend and switch scrap ring, wrapped in red wire. Just love it – so easy. Definitely making some for Christmas. Thanks you Cindy and Doug. ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Wire Wrapped Coin Bead Rings

Just watched the video, I like the pendant also would like to see how that is made. This bead would look great used in a necklace where the beads are graduated, don’t know what the style necklace is called, I’ll try to explain it, it would be longest rocker bead in center then spacers on each side, then the next size bead on either side, spacers again, and so on, in an odd number of beads, sort of a fan shape. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Library

Hi Cindy:  Although I did not vote on the lanyard project (I guess I missed that opportunity), the comments left by your members have convinced me that it would be worthwhile project. Many times, I have learned a technique to use it in a different application. Perhaps this is a subject you could reintroduce again at a later time. To sum things up, I have to agree, that you always show us something that I didn’t know before and that is precisely why I keep coming back. ~Carol-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Beaded Lanyards

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