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Vol-076-1: Video #562: Introduction: In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to make two awesome bead shapes… the twisted torpedo polymer clay bead and the wire tornado bead. They are used together to create a gorgeous pair of dagger style earrings. Included are many tips, tricks and techniques that you can use to create these stunning beads in the colors and styles I suggest, or your own. Truly a one-of-a-kind polymer clay project. These gorgeous Tornado and Torpedo Beads can be used to create gorgeous earrings, pendants, bracelets, toggles, necklaces and other jewelry pieces. Plus these beads are great for making whatever other beaded creations you can dream up!
Vol-076-2: Video #563: Twisted Oval Beads: In this video I will show you how to use a bead roller tool to create twisted oval beads using scrap polymer clay. Having the bead roller, as you will see, is not necessary for creating the final product in this tutorial. But the clear see-through design of this tool, makes it easy to observe what is happening as your pattern takes shape. This exercise will help you to understand how to create twisting patterns under your palm, when you hand roll some torpedo beads in the next Part 3 video in this series!
Vol-076-3: Video #564: Rainbow Torpedo Beads: In this video I will show all the tips and tricks needed to make perfectly shaped twisted torpedo beads by hand rolling them. You can scrap clay again if you like, as shown in the previous Part 2 video. Or you can use a section of Rainbow Cane which I demonstrate how to make in the following 3 free videos: (1) Rainbow Teardrop Blend; (2) Square Polymer Clay Rainbow Cane Skinner Blend Plug; (3) Reducing Square Polymer Clay Canes. When making the torpedo beads, I’ll show you how it matters which direction the colors go when using a skinner blend cane, and the different effects you can get when you switch those directions around.
Vol-076-4: Video #565: Planned Torpedo Beads: In this video I show you how to control the pattern that is created on your torpedo beads by adding stripes of different clays before the hand rolling begins. There are many different types of surface techniques that can be included on these beads, including solid clays, Skinner Blends (Teardrop Blends), painted clays, crackled leaf clays, inclusion clays etc., etc. By controlling the amounts of each clay that is used, you can also create beads that will have a more predictable pattern than if you were to just use a collection of scrap clays. Each set of beads you create can be one of a kind if you choose, or they can be almost identical, depending on how you put your bead together before rolling. You are going to love the variety of options here. I know you’ll be delighted by how wonderful your beads turn out!
Vol-076-5: Video #566: Baking Finishing Drilling: In this video, I show you how to make your own special bead rack, perfect for this style of bead, and how to bake them to a strong and durable finish. I will also share my tips and tricks for waxing and drilling the beads, depending on what you plan to use them for. You will learn my simple technique for getting a nice clean flat surface for drilling into the end tips of the beads, should you want to make the long dagger style earrings which I show how to make in the next Part 6 video in this series.
Vol-076-6: Video #567: Making Tornado Torpedo Earrings: In this last video of the series, you will learn how to add and shape the ear wires to your torpedo beads, and how to finish the ends so they are safe for your ears. I also teach you how to make a funky bead known as a tornado bead, which incorporates fine wire and glass seed beads. These beads are excellent for using up scrap wire and random beads, making them a skill that you will want to add to your jewelry making bag of tricks. It is in this Part 6 video of the full Vol-076 series, that your two (Tornado and Torpedo) twisted beads come together into a perfect storm set of earrings!
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1-A: Corsage 2-A: New Life 3-A: Grad Dress 4-A: Golden Future . . . |
Corsage is the lovely light purple where the sun hit the open petals of the Iris Blossom Corsage. New Life is the bright fresh green of the fern symbolizing Willow’s venture into a new life. Grad Dress is the deep indigo purple of not only her gorgeous grad dress, but also the color of the closed buds of the Iris sitting on her wrist. And Golden Future is the rich amber gold of the speckled throat of this flag iris, and a wonderful nod to her promising life ahead.
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Customer Reviews: Tornado and Torpedo Beads (6 Videos):
- Wow! These beads are so cool, Cindy! ~Marianne-O
- They’re so awesome! ~Cherie-H
- Wow Cindy!!! These are two stunning new bead shapes and types. Love the economical fact that scraps can be used to make the torpedo beads, randomly, then planned for duplicates. The “eye” that forms in the rolling process makes me think of using colorways that would lend them a Turkish evil eye bead effect. Possibly fattening then flattening out the bead to max the eye image. Just too cool. The tornado beads are a trip! What a wonderful way to use seeds beads and such to form such a lovely complementary top (or bottom, or middle?). Or, as a great addition to a series of charm beads. Immediately have the urge to curl the torpedo bead ends to make nautilus/snail beads, too. This project should keep me occupied for quite some time, and I constantly marvel at your creativity to come up with new forms, color ways and wire/clay combos. Thank you for another wonderful addition to the poly clay bead arsenal. For those with wonky hands, using a non baked piece of scrap clay or tape might be enough to hold the bead safely and evenly for drilling. Now to check that scrap pile. ~Jocelyn-C
- Of course – coffee in hand, still in nighty – NEW TUTE!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh!!!!!!!!! What a unique tute. I have seen this style of bead a LOT lately. So timely. I will spend days and days playing with this tute. TY so much……… this is a BIG winner in my book. ~Patt-W
- Cindy, you are my angel. Something new again! Just put my beads in the oven. Love, love making them. I found if I roll with my left hand it is not as heavy as my right since I’m right handed. I think the beads are great with polymer. Gives the polymer a good edge. I like working with beads and polymer together. Thank you again. Always. ~Pat-L
- I saw the intro to this tutorial yesterday and nearly went crazy having to wait for the ” whole show.” I thought I had worked out how you did it Cindy, but I was so wrong! These are WONDERFUL beads, and imagining what I want to do with them has brightened up an otherwise Gray day. You make everything look so easy, and yet possible! Big smile all over my face. Thank You SO much! ~Julia-G
- Another fantastic series!!!! I wish I had all weekend to play in the clay, lol. ~Michelle-A
- Thank you Cindy! I really enjoy your tutorials. Love the designs and love the techniques and love your work!!! ~Joyce-W
- WOW Can’t wait to see how mine turn out. Almost afraid to try as yours are so beautiful. I really like the combination of the two beads. And I just got an order of wonderful seed beads from Fire Mountain. Thanks so much Cindy and Doug. ~Sylvia-J
- What fun! I’m thinking Christmas tree ornaments… perfect for feather trees. Ideas keep coming. Thank you, Cindy. ~Jane-S
- I can’t believe how incredibly simple this technique is for such a spectacular result. Love love love, thanks Cindy. ~Cheryl-Y
- Wow, these are so gorgeous Cindy! I think that’s my weekend accounted for! :-) ~Lesley-S
- Love this tutorial, never would have guessed it was so simple. Thank you for sharing. ~Jackie-B
- Love, love this tute. Being I was ONCE redhead – I am drawn to orange, turquoise, black and white, plus, of course, the foil. So the earrings are made. Just have to finish the necklace… just in time to wear to our Guild meeting Saturday. Isn’t it fun to have something NEW to wear… the Christmas is coming… hmmmmmmm more-more! ~Patt-W
- Great set of tutes Cindy – Being able to use scrap clay, hand- rolling and not too difficult ear wires and of course the crazy tornado beads is just the idea I was looking for. I can now to use up my stash of millions of assorted seed beads (bought years ago when I was making Native American purses, using a loom). Mix and match to compliment the colours makes them look so classy. Well done Cindy, you’ve done it again (what a brain), thank you. ~Elaine-F
- Love this tutorial Cindy, neat beads! ~Kay-B
- I made my first Polymer Clay Tutor project! YAY! I decided that I’d make a couple of pairs of these earrings for my sister and friend who are Florida Gator fans. So, I know the colors are a bit obnoxious – but I think they turned out well for my first try. The beads were the easiest and most fun part! ~Lena-S
- A little belatedly I have to tell you how delighted I am with this tutorial! I only have a 1-1/2″ square cutter so it took me a while to find the right amount of clay for the bead roller, but once I did the beads came out fantastic! Thank you so much Cindy, you’re still coming up with these amazing ideas, where do you get your inspiration from? Anyway, I’m really grateful that you share them all with us! ~Marion-R
- Hi Cindy, I have been enjoying learning all your great techniques. Have made the reptile beads and tornado and torpedo beads and love wearing them. We are away at the moment in our caravan. Have still taken some clay with me and practicing torpedo beads when I can!!!! Yep am addicted! Thanks again for all your great videos. Kind regards. ~Cheryl-W
- Thanks Cindy. I set up a Polymer Clay Tutor subscription for myself. Have been toying with the idea for over a year but I have no real artistic ability, especially with clay. I make wire jewelry but love playing with poly clay, and your tutes give me hope that I can follow along and produce some jewelry worthy beads and color blends. ~Alicia-P
- Just finished watching all the videos on Tornado and Torpedo beads and I loved it. Cindy makes everything very clear and easy. ~Pat-A
Customer Reviews: Corsage A-Series Color Palette (4 Recipe Cards):
- What a beautiful corsage and how special that her mom made it! It inspired a gorgeous palette. “Grad Dress,” that deep dark blue, is my favorite color in the whole world. Geez, I love all the names you came up with this time. Okay, I’m crying again. ~Jill-V
- Cindy and Doug – another milestone in YOUR life. We all hate/love it when our young ones move on. You pictures and lovely memories will always be with you. The Orchid corsage is SO special. And the dance is too. What a wonderful time for all of you. Thank you for thinking of us, with the up coming color recipe. We will live vicariously, thru your life change. All of us love it, when you include us in your life. That is really special. ~Patt-W
- Thanks again Cindy for a lovely color palette. This should be forever called the “Willow Palette” in honor of your lovely daughter graduating from high School. Sadly here so many do not complete their HS education due to poor choices. You should be so proud of your daughter as it is quiet certain she has inherited your work ethics and a desire to become successful as she has watched her parents become successful in their endeavors. Congratulations to Willow and her whole family, because it takes a strong, loving family to help their childen become strong, loving adults. I’m sure she will be successful in whatever path she chooses to follow. ~DixieAnn-S
- YES!!! I love your recipes! More, more, more! ~Jaime-H
- Love mixing colors. I am brand new in polymer clay (not just to mixing, but polymer clay in general). I have been totally confused and not sure at all about what I am doing with it. Cindy, your color recipes, to me, has been like finding a treasure chest! How creative and artistic you must be, to be able to figure out these color combinations. Thanks. ~Karen-O
- I have been subscribing to Cindy Lietz Tutor since about October 2008. As a paid subscriber, I love the color palette recipes. I am confident she has tried out the recipes before posting them on her site. The $9.95 for three months is excellent value. I have been following this site long enough to know the blogs, recipes and videos have saved me a lot of frustration, discouragement and money through techniques that save time and materials. ~Anna-S
- I LOVE recipes….because I can’t really make up colours in my head yet. I am very new to polymer clay!! And frankly don’t want to waste my money on making ugly colours!! So it is nice to have that work done for me…gives me more time to play. ~Kam-K
- Cindy, The recipes are inspiring and most appreciated. Am fascinated with color and am anxious to start mixing them in polymer clay. ~MarthaJane-S
- I love how you share these photos that give you your inspiration. ~Illaya-B
- Hi Cindy, I look forward to Fridays for your videos and recipes. I don’t have too many colors mixed up as yet, but am going to do as many of the recipes as possible and make myself the color samples to attach to the cards. That will make it so much easier to choose my colors. Warm regards. ~Cheryl-H
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