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Vol-078-1: Video #587: Introduction: In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to recreate the look of real ceramic rainbow raku, using polymer clay and some simple supplies. You will then incorporate your faux raku beads into a hand knotted, beaded macrame bracelet. Although this may look complicated, it really is easy to do. The end result is an organic and stylish looking jewelry piece, suitable for both men and women (depending on the findings you choose). Both the raku technique and the macrame can be used in other crafting projects as well, making this a very versatile polymer clay class to have in your “skills” tool box.
Vol-078-2: Video #588: Faux Raku Texture: In this video you will learn how to take simple lump of polymer clay, and create a textured and patterned bead, that not only looks like a real ceramic raku fired bead, but also feels pretty close to identical. You’ll also start the process of giving the beads its unique rainbow patina.
Vol-078-3: Video #589: Coloring Baking Drilling: In this video I will show you how to finish the realistic coloring, using chalk pastels and liquid polymer clay. I’ll also share with you the tips and tricks for proper baking, finishing and drilling your beads so that they are durable and professional looking. Ready for creating your awesome macrame bracelet.
Vol-078-4: Video #590: Set Up for Knotting: In this video you will get all set up for knotting your faux raku macrame bracelet. I’ll show you how to use a Mini-Macrame Board… or you can use just a regular clip board instead. I’ll show you how to measure and cut your cording… how to add the cords to your clasp… and how to pre-string your beads in preparation for knotting the pattern.
Vol-078-5: Video #591: Beaded Macrame Knots: In this video you will learn just how easy it is to do the basic macrame knots, and how simple it is to incorporate your polymer clay raku beads and some tiny accent beads into the design. If you have every macrame’d in the past, you will find it a breeze. And if not, you will still find it easy, when you follow my clear and simple instructions. Once you master this knot, you will be able to move on to more complicated designs in the future. Perhaps even on to Micro-macrame!
Vol-078-6: Video #592: Additional Ideas: In this final video of the series, I will show you a last minute idea for making a pair of earrings with the leftover cord and beads from your project. Plus, I will go through the many options you have for creating several different bracelet designs. Depending on your choice of findings… or lack of findings, you can make a unisex bracelet design for many different styles and personal preferences. This project can made to look elegant and classic, or chunky and rustic. The design is all up to you.
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1-A: Rock Crab 2-A: Beach Glass 3-A: Seashell 4-A: Rocky Shore . . . |
Rock Crab is the cool rusty red color found on the tips of the ragged edges of the Rock Crab Shell. Beach Glass is the pale blue green of the light as it hits the black rocks in the early morning light. Seashell is the neutral peachy sand color of the faded blotches on the crab shell. And Rocky Shore is the bluish black gray of the angular rocks, covering this rocky shoreline.
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Customer Reviews: Faux Rainbow Raku Macrame Bracelet (6 Videos):
- Love the color twist on the Faux Raku Beads. The macrame intrigues me also as I have never done it and learning to do it with a fantastic teacher is going to make it even more exciting. ~DixieAnn-S
- Very cool! Off to the playroom now to have some fun. ~Sandra-J
- Great to see a type of beads that can be used for the chaps! ~Mishka-K
- Beautiful! ~Sandra-D
- Thank you so very much. I am always telling people about what I have learned on your site and sent them the link to your site so they can join themselves. ~Marilyn-P
- What a fun project this was! I used to make raku pieces so this was a really neat idea. All the fun colors without the welders outfit, heat, and danger! It’s the first time I’d actually played with the pastels on the clay. I love it! I decided to make a necklace instead of a bracelet. And, I’d never done macrame before – so that was fun too. Although, I’m not sure macrame and I are ever going to be “good” friends. LOL. I didn’t have a board, but I clipped the end up high with a clamp and secured the other end between me and the counter top. Worked pretty well. ~Lena-S
- More customer feedback coming soon. ~Joy-D
- I finally finished my fairy door. Very fun! I loved Dixie Ann’s idea for using one as a journal cover. I was also able to use up this weird brown Fimo I had. When conditioning, it goes from hard and crumbly to sticky and gooey. There is no in-between. Happy to get rid of it! Wonder if it was a bad batch or something. No worries. I’m a Premo girl now. ~Lena-S
- Hi Cindy – loved your latest video series with an updated and improved version of Raku, and wanted to add my thanks for the fantastic work you both do. In particular I love the way you not only demonstrate a new technique, with instructions for combining colours but also put it to use with several great ideas plus a wonderful project! What you offer is really amazing and after being with you for over 4 years now I still can’t believe how you keep coming up with new ideas! Amazing stuff, thank you Cindy. ~Marion-R
- Thanks you for your great tutorials, I really enjoy them all!!! Greetings to Canada from Germany :-) ~Monique-B
- Cindy, I just wanted to take a moment to say – you’re the Best! I have just started my polymer clay journey (1 year into this wonderful medium). I’m not one to continually blog or text but I just had to drop you a line. You gave me my start, I’d love to meet you at one of the conferences and certainly want to give you credit for covering all beginner bases and then some …. thank you! ~Sarah-S
Customer Reviews: Rock Crab A-series Color Palette (4 Recipe Cards):
- They say we always tend to elaborate on what we know and Cindy what you know are colors. I can almost taste the crab as it is one of my favorite dishes. I hope someday you get to visit the Midwest and soak up some of the golden wheats, corn and pumpkin colors it has to offer. I am sure the colors you come up with would be spectacular! The foliage is in it’s glory right now and whenever I view it I think of you and your wonderful color pallettes. Thanks so much for another one. ~DixieAnn-S
- Pulling colors from nature just fascinates me. Thank you for the recipes, by copying and working with those we can start to develop or own “eye” for later experiments. ~Sarah-W
- Cindy, Here you are inspiring me and boosting my confidence again! Again, I admire how you can take us through your thought process and break down what you see in the photo. For example you describe the Skinner blend-like color transitions and how the black slashes “bridge” the colors. I feel like you’re teaching me to “paint” with clay. Having never taken any art classes, I imagine that this is the way an art teacher engages students in beginning to see the world in a more nuanced way – a way in which recreating nature in art becomes a possibility through understanding and being able to dissect what one is seeing! ~Kimberlee-J
- I have often looked at the “natural palette” of the Rocky Mountains where I live – azure sky, forest greens and deep clay reds – and thought that the combination was inspiring…but I didn’t let it inspire ME to actually reflect these hues in a piece of art. I am very new to polymer clay, but mixing colors and learning to select meaningful palettes for my bead projects are first and second on my list. I hope to keep an open mind to unexpected color combinations, but also to look to nature for some “tried and true” ideas. Thanks! ~Sue-P
- Hi Cindy, first, I want to say thank you for the great color palettes and amazing projects. I love making canes inspired by your rich color groups, and cannot wait until Fridays to see what wonderful projects you have up your sleeves. :) ~Lindsay-M
- You know, if you ever decide to give up clay, you’d probably be very successful at Interior Design. Your color palettes are awesome. ~Katie-C
- I love your beads and recipe cards, and am always so amazed at your ability to work with color. You are special!!! ~Sandra-G
- Your colors are so beautiful! One of my clay resolutions for the new year is to use only custom colors from the library in my creations — as much as possible, anyway. Can’t wait to add these to the choices. ~Elizabeth-S
- More beautiful colors, Cindy. Looking forward to working with them. Nature is truly awesome and it is so wonderful to have you tuned in and sharing all the splendor. Thanks. ~Joyce-M
- Cindy I love your stuff, so glad someone suggested you. I want ALL your Color Recipes… color coordination is really difficult for me… so glad you did the work for me. ~Carolann-B
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