Member Benefits 035-4: Cane Making
Cindy the tile idea is fantastic! – I have made these kaleidoscope canes in the past but I always had difficulty getting a triangle shape – this is a very useful and logical solution – you always manage to come up with a practical solution to solve problems in technique – I am so glad I subscribe to your tutorials – many thanks. ~Cara-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Easy Kaleidoscope Canes
Okay, so I broke my promise to myself and watched another one. Couldn’t help it – your videos are too good. I just love how you make your cane with small amounts. You can always make them bigger if needed, but the way you do it is awesome, you can just grab some clay and get started. If for some reason (none I can think of, I’m just sayin’) it doesn’t work out, you’ve only used a little bit of clay. It’s also nice because if you only have a bit of time, you don’t have to set aside a big chunk of time to condition a whole bunch of clay. With your method, before you know it, you’ve got a faux bone/ivory cane and ready to make some beads! Incredible, Cindy. You really know how to inspire a gal (or guy!) Thanks again! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials
Cindy, I APOLOGIZE!!! My cane WORKED! I was able to reduce a pointed star right down to 1/8th of an inch recombine them for another cane and then reduce that to half an inch. to my great surprise and I must say delight, my stars are still crisp and pointy! Remember this thing about you making the mistakes so I don’t have to? Well, you need to remind me sometimes as I can be pretty bullheaded when I feel like a failure at something. Not a pleasant feeling. I can do canes. SOOOOOOOOOOOO SORRY I doubted you even for a minute. Please forgive me, I will try to listen better. Again thank you for your help through thick (large canes) and thin (tiny little canes). You really are the best. ~Karon-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Sculpey III Polymer Clay
Canes are fabulous and I love them all… however top of my list is that extruder flower cane from yesterday… yeah, I had to try it because… well because I just needed to and I definitely had a few snags… I solved most of them but I would like to see how you solved them… you always have fabulous ideas and are so good at that problem solving! ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Tutorials
I love this and can’t wait to make some! You explained it so well and made it so easy! Thank you! ~Joyce-R >> This comment was originally posted here: Mod Canes
WOW – I might be wrong but I think this will be my favorite tut. I have tried the kaleidoscope cane before and it was so so and I thought difficult. Every time I watch a tut on something I have done before you always have a way to simplify the technique. Your way of teaching is absolutely phenomenal. You know when you were a kid and your Mom would say we are going to go do something special next week. You were on pins and needles till that day got here. I’m that kid all over again. I can’t wait for this tut Cindy, you have made my day, week, month – YA BA DAB A DOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH. Uuuuuuuuuuggggggs to all. It has been over a week since the sun has shined and it is shining tonight! ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Kaleidoscope Canes
Enjoyed this weeks Gerbera petal video. You make it look so easy and I no longer am hesitate about doing canes. Once again Thank you for all your hard work. ~Illaya-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane
Just viewed the Johnny Jump Up cane. Gorgeous. I just want to say that you, Cindy, do a marvelous job on your tutorials. They are so easy to follow and clear. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. ~Sandra-J >> This comment was originally posted here: Johnny Jump-Up Pansy Cane
Yay! It’s Friday… another wonderful video Cindy! Cannot wait for the next several which will show the flower components all coming together. Think my first attempt will be with the blanket flower. I love the oranges, reds, yellows in this flower. Cannot wait to see how it comes out! ~Jocelyn-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Flower Cane Tutorials
Hi Cindy, I tried the Gerbera Flower cane, and it’s the most beautiful cane I’ve made yet! I’m looking forward to seeing more of them. I just love all your videos! I never thought of making beads with my polymer clay canes until I found your website. ~Betsy-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Gerbera Flower Cane Tutorial
Besides blue and green, purple is my most fave colour. Haven’t caned in quite a while, but your article inspired me to want to cane again! So much so that my current beadwork project is going to have to wait, lol. Thanks Cindy! ~Tina-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Cane Designs
Yes, Cindy, I am very interested in learning more about beaded eyeglass holders. I also have to tell you that I am super interested in your ghost canes!!! What a cool thing!!! I LOVE your ghost cane beads here and on your “Polymer Clay Rose Beads and Ghost Cane Jewelry” page. I am quite intrigued!:) Hugs to you. ~Cindy-E >> This comment was originally posted here: Beaded Eyeglass Holder
That is unbelievable, black and white are always a classic combo and this adds new life to this pairing. ~Ken-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Zebra Cane Tutorial
I have been surprised with a few tutorials that I didn’t think I would like, but did when I tried them – zebra cane and spliced flower cane now being 2 of my favourite canes! ~Cara-H >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Bead Tutorials
Great job everyone! I was never interested in anything “animal print” until I started seeing what you all had made and were posting. Now both animal print tuts (zebra and leopard) are almost at the top of my list! Beautiful work, all! ~Tanya-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Project Photos
Oh my goodness! I thought this was going to be almost a no-brainer. I didn’t anticipate any of the challenges for creating this cane, so I had a whole bunch of AHA’s. Great job, Cindy and Doug. I love the black and white pillow bead. ~Linda-K >> This comment was originally posted here: Cookie Cutter Canes
Brilliant loved it and how easy it is! Loved the waves it almost looked as if it had been painted! Thank you! ~Anne-O >> This comment was originally posted here: Super Easy Spotted Lily Petal Cane Video
You are so talented! Beautiful work – so many ways to use this pretty Johnny Jump Up cane. Thanks for posting. It is always such a treat when our group shows their “Take” on Cindy’s tutes. It is an inspiration to all of us. ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted here: Johnny Jump Up Cane Photos
What a fast and easy tute! Just made this and will make some beads next. This tute makes me want to do more cane work. I use to have a hard time reducing the canes but if you reduce them right away it is easier. Plus, this came out small enough that reducing the pumpkin cane even more was not necessary. I love how you work in small batches. I may make a barrette with this cane. Thanks, Cindy! ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted here: Tis the Season for Pumpkin Canes
Adorable pumpkins! I used this technique to make a Chinese lantern cane with a crimson to white teardrop blend and black top and bottom. The possibilities are endless. Thanks (again)! ~Dawn-B >> This comment was originally posted here: Halloween Pumpkin Cane
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