Member Benefits 050-3: Fun Events Contests

Wouldn’t it be cool if we could all get together! Thanks to Cindy’s wonderful way of teaching we each have something different to share. She gives us the basics of the various techniques and then encourages us to ‘go for it’ on our own. I’d wager that everyone who participated in this contest would say that they have grown artistically because of it. Thank you so much, Cindy, and thanks go to each of you who submitted such fabulous work! ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Tutor Contest

Hi Cindy, Just wanted to say I was moved to tears hearing about your wonderful dream now becoming reality of the PC roadtrip around North America. It is a brilliant idea and I only wish it was happening in UK! I was moved because I remembered your lovely blog about your flower essay and how your teacher crushed your burgeoning creativity and then you showed us the interview with Sir Ken Robinson. I found myself totally agreeing with him and you about how important it is to encourage and honour the creative spark. You have done this and with such generosity. You are a wonderful example to us all about the value of following your dream, because then, somehow the universe rewards you tenfold. I wish you a hugely successful and enjoyable roadtrip (am so-o-o envious in a nice way!). I wish to add that I believe every polymer clay artist becomes an addict and therefore none of us can  resist buying Premo in every colour, Perfect Pearls, Lisa Pavelka foils and texture sheets, Makins extruders and cutters, Rangers alcohol ink etc etc not to mention the pasta machine, the tissue blades and all the jewellery findings (and I’ve only been doing this for a year!).  Love and best wishes to you, your family and all your fellow polymer clay addicts. ~Helen-M >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: PcT Roadtrip Virtual Petition

A BIG THANK YOU INDEED Cindy you and Doug are so thoughtful and giving. I love that the two of you make such a wonderful team. I probably would be on to another craft by now if it wasn’t for the two of you. Now I just have to take those good days and turn them into clay days. With this type of timeline even those who don’t have many good days still have a chance to get into this contest. You have thought of everything. Many Hugs and Uuuuuugggs to you and Doug from the bottom of my heart. ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Bead Giveaway Contest

Wonderful! Am in a spring flower challenge and this tute could not have come at a better time. Off to roll lots of flower petals. You are simply amazing Cindy (but then I am sure you have heard it before) Luv ya! ~Marlene-C >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Red Clover Flower Beads

Hey everyone, I have to post some wonderful news about a member of our family. In the latest issue of “Polymer Cafe”, Lupe Meter was named as a runner-up for the creation she submitted in the steampunk challenge. She created an awesome plaque called “Bless This Studio”. I just love it when something like this happens! I’ve had the chance to tell Lupe in person that I am one of her biggest fans – her pieces are so beautiful and inspiring so it isn’t surprising at all to me that she received this honor. Way to go, Lupe. If she hasn’t already, maybe we can urge her to post a pic on Facebook so those who do not subscribe to the magazine can see it. ~Elizabeth-S >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Teardrop Blend Color Shifts Video

Ah’ I am flattered to see my teacher’s has posted my work above. I hope many who see them will be inspired enough to purchase your tutorials. You Guys are Fabulous teachers. I say that because Cindy and Doug work as a team. We can’t have one without the other ;) ~Brenda-M >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Jewelry

I do see what you mean Cindy, it’s like when you go to college – some of the work you do will be in areas you have no interest in, but it gives you the background experience to move onto other subjects. I will try to look over the videos with new eyes, because you’re right in that sometimes you should do things just so you’ve done them. ~Silverleaf >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Beads

Wow, this is a very cool technique! Cindy, you cracked me up (get it?) in this video, it was like someone had told a good joke before you started filming or something! This method creates some amazing results, but I think it will be a little trickier than some of the other techniques I’ve learned. Luckily, we have Cindy, who is always able to help us if we run into trouble with (anything!) our projects. I have everything I need to make Faux Deep Crackle Raku. So as soon as my back says, “Okay, you can stand up and play/clay for a while”, I will tackle it. There are some gorgeous examples of this technique in the Bead Giveaway Contest, that I’d love mine to look like, but I’ll be happy if I can just get a decent crackle my first time out. Then I’ll try to make some beautiful beads like the other members have made. I might even try the gold/copper colors that Cheryl H. used in her Deep Crackle Raku beads (they turned out so pretty!) Anyway, thanks for all of your hard work creating these videos for us, Cindy! It’s just so much fun learning all of these cool things! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Faux Raku Deep Crackle Technique

I’m enjoying the ‘you might also like’ option too. I’ve been a PCT follower for only a short time and have missed much. This option points me to many things I haven’t seen before. It’s like a treasure hunt – what gold nugget will I find if I follow this option – it’s fun. ~Angela-M >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

What a very special gift for both you and Doug to offer to everyone. I just love being a member here. ~Fran-R >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Teardrop Blend Shift Video

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