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| In This Vol-055:
Mistletoe Ornament (6 Videos) Plus: Pomegranate A-Series Color Palette (4 Recipe Cards) |
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Vol-055-1: Video #315: Introduction: In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to make a beautiful glass ball ornament covered in realistic looking Mistletoe leaves and berries, that you can use to hang as a Kissing Ball or use as a Christmas ornament for your tree. The techniques and tricks you learn in this video series can be used to make jewelry and other designs as well. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by how much you will learn in this Mistletoe Ornament Project!
Vol-055-2: Video #316: Mixing Colors & Texture Plates: In this video I review supply list you will need to make this project as well as go over the color recipes. I will also show you how to make your own custom texture plates for creating very realistic looking Mistletoe leaves. Please Note: I made a tiny error in the video when explaining that the Regular Translucent isn’t as White as the White Translucent. I said, “If you can only find WHITE Translucent, you could add a little more White Mix to it” … when I actually meant, “If you can only find REGULAR Translucent, you could add a little more White Mix to it.” I am sorry if that causes any confusion. Didn’t pick up on it until after the video was ready to go.
Vol-055-3: Video #317: Mistletoe Leaves & Vines: In this video I show you how to make the green elements of this design, the Mistletoe leaves and vines. There is a secret that I will share with you to getting the perfect consistency in the clay so that it will stick to the glass ball ornament. And there are some tips and tricks for making the most realistic looking leaves without losing strength, should you want to use the leaves as beads or charms as well.
Vol-055-4: Video #318: Mistletoe Berry Cane & Beads: Now you could just grab a ball of white clay and call it a Mistletoe Berry, but if you have ever seen a real Mistletoe Berry up close, you’ll know there is more to it than that. Real Mistletoe Berries are a soft white, translucent berry, with thin membranes inside that separate the berry into segments. They are quite similar looking to a Gooseberry or a Currant in that respect. Rather than try and create a segmented berry one at a time, I created a simple cane design that will simulate the look of the Mistletoe Berry and make it much faster and easier for you to make as many berries as you like. I think you are going to love how real these berries look when you are done!
Vol-055-5: Video #319: Making the Ornament: Now’s the time to put all the elements of the design together and create your Mistletoe Ornament. In this video I will show you how to properly prepare your glass globe so that it will be ready to covered with polymer clay. I will also show you the secrets to making sure your network of mistletoe branches not only looks natural, but will also hold together after the ornament is baked.
Vol-055-6: Video #320: Baking & Jewelry Design Extras: As you may or may not be aware, sudden changes in temperature can cause glass to shatter. And since the polymer clay needs to be baked right on your ornament, the glass will need to get hot too. That is OK as long as you do this step properly. I will help you with that! Plus, I show you a variety of jewelry pieces you can make with the techniques you learn in this tutorial series, and provide suggestions on how you can take the ideas even further. I think you will love this tutorial!
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1-A: Pom Juice 2-A: Pom Fruit 3-A: Pom Blossom 4-A: Pom Membrane . . . . |
Pomegranate Juice is the deep glistening red found in the juice of this pomegranate fruit. Pomegranate Fruit is the rich orange red of each individual juicy seed which explodes with flavor when you pop it in your mouth. Pomegranate Blossom is the golden color of the blossom end of the fruit where the flower was formed first, before swelling and becoming the large round fruit. And Pomegranate Membrane is the off white color of the pith that separates the sections of seeds inside the Pomegranate fruit.
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Customer Reviews: Mistletoe Ornament (6 Videos):
- This was such an informative video Cindy and your tips were really great. I have never done a glass ball ornament before. Your enthusiasm to put yourself out there and help us prevent making so many mistakes is just wonderful. You really do your homework. I know that if we hear if from Cindy first, it’s got to be right! ~DixieAnn-S
- Thanks Cindy, I had been wondering how to do the glass ornaments with polymer clay. This is what we all love about you Cindy, you describe things from start to finish and you don’t leave steps out. There has been many times I will be watching a video on how to do something and they leave you hanging on a lot of the steps you should be doing. I really appreciate you being so thorough on all you tutorials. ~Patricia-R
- Thank you so much for your always helpful and clear concise explanations!!! I just think Cindy that you are the “Bomb” I’m so thrilled to be part of your Great Group! ~Deby-P
- Saved my hinnie once again! Thanks, Cindy. Indeed you are generous and conscientious and just a great person and artist! ~Andrea-P
- Now that was an amazing video loaded with good information. Explains why the few pieces I tried ended up in ruins, too, LOL! Fortunately I kept them for home, I would have died of embarrassment if I had given them as gifts! Love that mistletoe! ~Jocelyn-C
- Who KNEW ? This video was an eye opener! I ddn’t know about the coating on the ornament. Of course that would make a BIG difference. Thanks so much for this info.~Patt-W
- Beautiful Cindy, you have done it again. Marvelous I am off to the craft room to get started. Neat fun! ~Sandra-J
- Once again you have saved the day. I also just purchased some glass ornaments and was going to give them a try with polymer clay. Thank goodness I saw this first. You saved me a lot of headaches and that is something I don’t need any extra help with. Thanks again so much for all you continue to do for us every day. Many Uuuugggs. ~Peggy-B
- Your ingenuity is amazing. You think of things that are way outside the box. Last year I covered glass balls with roses and vines, but didn’t think to connect them. I used white glue which will dissolve after baking with water. Of course, you have to be careful not to get the water under the flowers and leaves. Softener is such a good idea. I would never have thought to make a way to hang the ornament in the oven. I just used batting around mine. Thanks so much for sharing your ideas with us, and in such great detail. ~Freda-K
- I just love your site. You make polymer clay easy. This is my second attempt at it because PMC is just toooo expensive and your customer support is awesome! I will definitely recommend it to anyone! ~Tammie-A
- I never knew the plain clear balls had a coating. Some are iridescent so they obviously have something on them. A few years ago I tried to cover the entire glass ball and it ended up crushing as I pushed too hard while smoothing the clay. Lucky I did not cut my hands. The great thing about covered glass balls is you can make them for different events all year long. ~Anna-S
- Cindy, Thank you for the very informative video on the glass ball ornament baking. I can see now that it could also smash and cause injury if not done carefully. I always like your way of giving information in a way that you are trying to convey as much information as possible and never in an attempt to be condescending. Excellent information. ~Joy-C
- Wonderful timing Cindy :) Just picked up some clear glass balls last week Oh my is Cindy’s mind reading catching or what? LOL. Thanks for the heads up. ~Sherry-L
- Wow! Great info! Even I should have known about being careful with glass heating and cooling too quickly. Having come from the “Glass Capital of the World”, Toledo, OH, my dad was a glass mold designer and often talked about how glass was made. I have thought about decorating glass balls but so far haven’t tried it. Glad I didn’t try it I would have been disappointed. Free tutes are to be viewed very carefully. Some are done without complete info or accuracy. Maybe even done so on purpose. I like to give more tips when I teach my jewelry classes because I want them to succeed. I know you, Cindy, really want your students to succeed because it shows in your videos. Great tips and accurate information is always present. Keep up the fab job!! ~Catalina-L
- So glad you took the time to issue this PSA Cindy. Everyone should view it at least twice (as glass deserves respect). It can be strong as steel or as fragile as eggshells and the glass used to make these ornaments is pretty thin so treat it gently (as you would a new laid egg). Loved the bracelet and earrings using the mistletoe leaves and berries, so realistic. In some parts of the UK the mistletoe is burnt on 12th night to ensure health and happiness for the household. It was also used in folk medicine many years ago although I do not know how, as it is toxic to humans. It can be eaten by birds and animals. Farmers would give a bunch to the cow that had the first calf in the new year as it is also said to insure fertility. Not sure if this applies to polymer clay mistletoe though :) ~Elaine-F
- I love making glass ball ornaments. This looks like a sure winner. The anti bad spirit bracelet seems like a good idea, too :) ~Pollyanna
- Stayed up to watch the tutorial. I loved it. The berries and leaves look real. Thanks Cindy! ~Cherie-H
- Thanks for the info re glass ornaments. I had a bad experience with glass ornaments a couple of years ago (broke in my hand while putting clay on) so have never tried working with them again. Armed with your good info and the most recent tute I will give it another try. ~Lawrence-S
- Thank You so much. I have 30 ornaments to make for gifts on Thursday. First timer with work on the glass balls. Actually the second, my first time was a year ago which ended up with an ornament that was a hot mess. While I had wiped everything down for oil I never even knew there was a plastic coating. Thank You for sharing. ~Denise-O
- Cindy, you are such a sweetie! I love it that your tutorials don’t have an expiration date and next year or 10 years from now these mistletoe ornaments will still be awesome :) ~Sherry-L
- Wow, Cindy this was a fantastic series! I loved the styrofoam tip, then when I saw where you were going with the oven rack I said out loud… oh my gosh she’s going to hang those right on the rack!!! Totally impressive, I love it! Thank you. ~Michelle-A
- Cindy, no need to convince me that you offer the best videos for polymer clay. Thank you for keeping your costs low (maybe too low?) ~Catherine-R
- My dear polymer clay Tutor Cindy Lietz I am so happy with your tutorials. Thank you for always teaching us beautifull things. Hugs and Kisses from Mexico to you and your beautiful family. ~Marcela-S
- Watched all the tuts. There is a special place in heaven for you, Cindy Lietz! ~Anna-S
- Fantastic mistletoe project! I think this technique would work for ivy also! ~Tammie-A
- A MISTLETOE CHRISTMAS POEM: Mysterious Mistletoe, With berries greeny white, Clinging to the mighty Oak, In a grip so very tight — A symbol of fertility, The bearer of Goodwill, And for a maid, the first real kiss, Should give her such a thrill — Twas also used to keep the peace, To ward off evil sprites, So hang a bunch within your home, Switch on your Christmas lights — As we celebrate upon this time, With friends and family dear, Spare a thought for those who are all alone And those that live in fear — So whether you are on your own, Or in a house full with good cheer, I wish you all Peace Joy and Hope, And a Wonderful New Year. ~Elaine-F
- Of all the investments you make in your own personal happiness with polymer clay, signing up for Cindy’s program is the best decision you can make. Her tutes are well researched, well taught, and provide wonderful results. Treat yourself to a membership. Better yet, treat yourself to the whole catalog of tutes. You will not be disappointed. Cindy, I love these short little videos that use Q and A and PSA formats! The tips you provide in them are great. ~Jocelyn-C
- Thank you for all the beautiful classes. I am very happy and I always wait for Fridays to learn new things in your videos. ~Carmen-V
- Cindy’s Polymer Clay Tutor site is well worth your time and money. She has made the mistakes so YOU don’t have to!!! ~Patt-W
- I made a Mistletoe wine glass… it looks really cool with red wine in it. The great thing about Cindy’s Tuts are you can transfer those projects to other objects. I am making the Mistletoe ball to hang on the center of the dinning room light. ~Anna-S
- I am finding your tutorials helpful. I’ve dabbled in polymer for a few months now – just kinda trying to figure things out on my own. Very often when watching your videos, I find myself going Ahhhh (as in eureka) that makes sense. Really enjoying them. ~Wendy-H
- Hi Wendy and Welcome!! I too have had a lot of those Ahhhha moments here with Cindy and that’s after …thinking …counting …WOW 15 years or so of claying :) – again welcome to the best thought out tutorials at the best price anywhere. ~Tantesherry
- At the risk of sounding like a broken record I am so very glad I’m part of your family of clayers. On seeing your video-short on the Beadsmith Looper I was reminded of this gorgeous Mistletoe video series. It was such fun to simply go back to these videos and watch again. I didn’t make it when the video was first shown as we were up to our eyes with stuff, but with Christmas coming soon this was an ideal gift for family and friends! Thank you so much for such a comprehensive set of videos, so typical of our Cindy! Thanks again Cindy and Doug for a fantastic website. So great to be part of a growing club. ~Marion-R
- I had fun with this tutorial. I got some of the mini-glass ornaments from Joann’s. They didn’t have the coating on them, BTW. I can’t get over how well a texture plate made from styrofoam works! Cindy you are a smarty pants! ~Lena-S
Customer Reviews: Pomegranate A-Series Palette (4 Recipe Cards):
- Yes, Pomegranates are a beautiful palette for this season. It’s one of my two favorite fruit, the other being the mango. We get a lot of both in India and I just love the taste of both of these fruit. It’s so different and just so full of flavor. ~Cherie-H
- OOOOuuu! I remember my grandfather buying them in Buenos Aires and we’d sit down all leisurely and eat right thru them. Can’t wait, Cindy. You are really so awesome in what you do. Thanks! ~Andrea-P
- Beautiful colours, just ideal for the Christmas season. Thanks for sharing. ~Sandra-J
- My mouth was watering Cindy, watching the guys at the nursery tasting all the different varieties of this exotic fruit. (The ones we get over here in the UK are about half that size). Love the names, pink satin, red silk etc. How elegant. Your new colours really captures the essence of the pomegranate. Looking forward to some mixing and blending so thanks for this seasonal palette. BTW I read that every pomegranate has exactly 840 seeds inside, so perhaps Fisher and Willow can sit at the dinner table to find out if this is true or not… 1… 2… 3… 4… that should keep them busy for a while :-) cheers xx. ~Elaine-F
- Thanks for the video Cindy. Pomegranates are such an amazing fruit, God’s such an artist, lol! I never knew there were so many varieties. Love this palette too. Thanks. ~Michelle-A
- I don’t say it enough but thank you Cindy for bringing color into my life!!! I never knew what I could do until I signed up with you!!! ~Kris-J
- Another eye-opener! I never knew there WERE different kinds of poms! Your videos enable all of us to enjoy, not only the tute, but all the information connected to it. Thanks so very much!!! Our youngest son, always wanted a pom during the holidays. So here’s to Ken!! Such interesting colors have the Pomegranate! In the tute and in real life. We get ours from Costco, too. Haven’t any idea which variety. I’ll be sure and Look this year. ~Patt-W
- That was a great video! I have never ever had a pomegranate. Cindy again you have introduced me to something new to experience. I can’t wait to taste one of these now. I hope my first one is as delicious as they sound. The colors you came up with for the palatte are very luscious. This is by far one of the richest ranges of colors and a wonderful favorite already. Why have I never tasted this fruit? It never really appealed to me and no one has ever told me how wonderful it is! Isn’t it amazing how much we can miss going through life? Now if we can just convince all the clayers out there what they are missing by not signing up for your clever, interesting, informative, colorful, adventurous, stimulating and ah-ha moments classes. I’m so lucky I did! ~DixieAnn-S
- Never knew there were so many varieties of pomegranates. Cool way to cut them. I have never seen anyone eat them like an orange slice. ~Anna-S
- By the way I had my first pomegranate this last week and it was yummy! The juice stains like beet juice does but their coloring is so intense. I really like them cold. Also for any new members the search engine on this blog is terrific. I punched in mixing clay color recipes and it led me to Video 33 which I watched again now that I want to make some new color chips. I don’t believe there are any questions that can’t be answered using this wonderful search feature. If you can Google, you can run a search here! ~DixieAnn-S
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