Member Benefits 050-2: Beyond Beginners
It was such a treat to spend a bit of time with you, and I came away so impressed by your enthusiasm and dedication to polymer artisans the world over. You provide an amazing source of information and inspiration, and it’s all presented with that sweet smile of yours! ~Julie-P >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Julie Picarello Polymer Clay Meetup
Cindy’s website is bursting with tips and tricks for polymer clay beadmaking, and she runs a successful business, selling video tutorials on the subject. Recently when I was needing a refresher about an aspect of transferring photos onto polymer, a Google search brought me straight to Cindy, who had a very clear description of the process. It answered my question (and I few I hadn’t thought to ask). ~Lisa-C >> This comment was originally posted here: Morning Coffee with Lisa Clarke
Cindy, I may not be your average site audience but I’m around the craft community enough to see you’ve worked your butt off getting your name out there, doing research, asking respectful questions and then compiling the results. It’s easy to say nice things about that sort of hard work. ~Elaine-R >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Cane Color Ways by Elaine Robitaille
Cindy – thank you for the awesome glitter tips! I am going to try making canes with my clay, now I am all excited!! Thanks to you!! hugs, Kathy :-) ~CraftyChica >> This comment was originally posted at the following blog comment link: A Polymer Clay Glitter Story – Ellen DeGeneres vs The Crafty Chica
Cindy’s video demonstrations are fairly short, bite-sized pieces – good for ingesting a bit at a time. I think it’s far better to see a bunch of short takes on your own schedule, rather than having to pause a longer video or program in the middle because you don’t have a half an hour to sit through it. ~Jenny-R >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Tutor Video Review by Jenny Rohrs, Craft Test Dummies
It’s funny – once I’d visited a blog by a jeweler. He was talking about polymer clay artists who mimic his work in doing mokume gane. He thought the work was inferior. Which intrigued me. Okay, so I went to look at his gallery. You know what? I think our mokume gane, with it’s rich variety of color, was nicer than his work. He did a fine job, don’t get me wrong. But I think polymer clay mokume gane offers a wider variety of opportunity and in my opinion, not nearly close to inferior. ~Cat-T >> This comment was originally posted at the following blog link: Polymer Clay Mokume Gane vs the Real Thing – Charlene (“Cat”) Therien’s Take On The Matter
Hi Cindy! Thank you so much for all the kind words!! It really means so much to me! I knew going into this it was a little bit different and I’m so glad you understood that I wanted to share what I was discovering in hopes of providing inspiration to others. ~Lisa-C >> This comment was originally posted at the following blog comment link: A Bead In Time by Lisa Crone – Bead Jewelry Making Book Review
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 at the following link: Inspired Polymer Clay Canes – Tina Holden
Tina Holden – Your comment was left a long time ago, but I wanted to thank you anyway for the directions on how to add seed beads to polymer. It’s nice to see names like yours and Naama’s around this blog! Lots of talent here at Cindy’s site! Cindy, this is some beautiful work you’ve displayed here. It’s lovely that you show other artist’s work, as well. So many ways to inspire us! And teach us, of course. Your tutorials and projects are wonderful, your teaching – outstanding. Thanks so much for all you do! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Bead Mosaic Jewelry Brooch Design by Polymer Clay Artist Naama Zamir
Dear Cindy! I am so excited! Thank you so much for your warm and hugging post. I cannot say enough to appreciate my thanks! Your blog articles are great, just the right size. I enjoy reading it and even found some very useful tips! Keep going! Hugs from Israel. ~Iris-M >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Millefiori Beads by Polymer Clay Cane Artist Iris Mishly
Beautiful beads, Polyanya! Turning a disappointing cane into fabulous beads is a satisfying accomplishment I’m sure. That is the beauty of this fabulous material, nothing is ever wasted. The ugly duckling turns into a beautiful swan. ~Alice-S >> This comment was originally posted here: Words of Encouragement from Alice Stroppel
Cindy, your faux raku in my Katiedids pendant is just gorgeous! I love it. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome technique with your readers. ~Katie-H >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Katiedids Bezel Pendant with Polymer Faux Raku Inset
Thank you for the lovely review. I linked to it from my blog that posts later this morning, as well as on our twitter account. I’m so glad that you enjoyed our wire. I look forward to seeing what you create! ~Sara-H >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: SoftFlex Trios Beading Wire And Sara Hardin
Thought I would join in here — great discussion by the way. My favorite tool should be the pasta machine but seems like I’m always fixing it! lol — I’m still waiting for the ultimate machine that can take all the clay I want to feed it. So my other favorite tool is the Makins Clay Extruder. There are so many techniques you can use it for and I find I use it a lot. By the way — that’s great about the survey. I never took it as I don’t fit into any of those categories since I’ve been claying for several years now and do it almost full time. I enjoy your blog though and is nice to see a great place where people can come together and learn new techniques and share. Keep up the good work! ~Carolyn-G >> This comment was originally posted here: Favorite Polymer Clay Tools Carolyn Good
Cindy is a master at explaining and showing processes that anyone can follow, but she never talks down to anyone, and even long time clayers learn from her. ~Carolyn-F >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Epoxy Resin for Polymer Clay Jewelry
I REALLY love your videos! I have been doing PC for 5 years, BUT your site is wonderful. Thanks for being YOU! ~Patt-W >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Color Recipes
How clever of you Cindy to dedicate a whole month completing one project from start to beautiful finish. As you say, the finish is so important. I had been playing with clay a long time before I became a “Cindy Girl” and what a difference it has made to my finished pieces. I hope that the suppliers of all the tools etc. you recommend know how thankful we are that you also show us the best methods of using them. Sometimes the written instructions are no help. In the past I have purchased the new “must have gadget or tool” only to throw it in a drawer in despair, as just couldn’t get the hang! I loved this faux wood finish, (so realistic). The unique way it was veneered to the Celtic heart, the importance of sanding buffing and giving it an antique finish. (Just hope I can order some Gilders Paste here in the UK as this product sounds just what I have been looking for). Lastly the use of a sliding leather thong, so quick to make and one size fits all. So give yourself ten gold * * * * * * * * * * and 10 for Doug too, as the quality you both give is 100%. So anybody who is still dithering about becoming a member, UR missing out. Take the plunge and sign up, I am sure it will change your life. Trouble is there is no know cure for this addiction (but I’m happy with that!!!). Cheers xx. ~Elaine-F >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Tutorials
So true …this has been an amazing month of tutorials. Cindy never ceases to amaze. How she keeps coming up with so many cool ideas is beyond me …she keeps it interesting …and gives us WAY more than we pay for. We are getting $10, $15, or even $20 tutes for about 80 cents. I don’t know how any clayer can pass that up! Even an advanced clayer hasn’t seen it all …and Cindy not only provides the ‘how to’ in these videos, she also provides inspiration. She shows you or at least hints at how to take the tutes even further, and that’s what many of her students have been doing. The gallery is proof of what the Polymer Clay Tutor can do for you! For less than the price of a fast-food burger…you can get a membership here. C’mon…join up! Thanks, Cindy, thanks, Doug! ~Phaedrakat >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Video Library
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