Member Benefits 050-1: Beginners

Love your tutorials! Just made my first brain cane and peacock cane. First two successful! When I have friends asking me how to get started in Polymer Clay, I tell them to go to your site. It has been SO helpful! ~Shilo-T >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Library

Hi Cindy: Your tutorials are so inspirational to me.  I am really impressed with the Backgroundless Rose Cane that I got in the Back Issue Volumes I purchased just recently. These tutorials are so informative, gently written for any learning level – well worth anyone’s time and effort! You must be so proud of your students in tow!  LOL. You have taught so many things to so many people. You and Doug are a gift to the Polymer Clay World. ~Pauline-D >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Wow Cindy. You make this so easy. I am just getting into clay and must say I am getting some great ideas from your sight. Thank you so much. ~Roberta-M >> The comment above, was originally posted at the following link: Lietz Teardrop Blend Color Shifts

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Video 049-4: Kumihimo Cord

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Recipe 049-4A: Apricot Liqueur

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Member Benefits 049-4: Techniques Tools

Don’t know how I missed this post. I was wondering too about making a mold of a carved bead and trying to figure out how I could join two halves together. This makes it so much easier. Thanks Cindy. ~Cheryl-H >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Heart Beads For Valentines Jewelry

Cindy I really love your videos. I live in a rural area where I don’t have access to workshops, so I really appreciate your workshop-like videos. Last weekend I made a mod cane following the instructions on your video and I was amazed at how easy it was! I have been wanting to work with polymer clay for quite some time, and had even bought some of the supplies. However, I couldn’t get over that hurdle of actually sitting down and making something until I watched your step-by-step videos. Thank you! ~Karen-B >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Cane Making

I love these beads and have tried to make them before when I found tutorials, but they never turned out like this. This method is so much easier and more accurate! I can’t wait to try these again. You always make things so easy for us. Thank you for sharing all your wonderful tips!! ~Terri-N >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Pillow Beads for Your Jewelry Projects

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Video 049-3: Polymer Curb Chain

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Recipe 049-3A: Forty Year Old Scotch

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Member Benefits 049-3: Video Learning

Thank you Cindy for another year of WONDERFUL polymer clay tutorials and rainbow color palettes; and thank you Doug for such EXCELLENT VIDEOGRAPHY. ENJOYED every lesson … and am trying my best to keep up with past purchased lessons as well as even the basic course. Thank you so much for your willingness and joy in sharing your knowledge with all of us. Like so many others, I am very appreciative of your massive library of e-videos and color recipes and am a lifelong fan/e-student. Cheers for a bright New Year. ~Yong-R >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Video Library

Cindy – I’ve never commented on your color recipes, but appreciate them and your videos so much. No doubt there are plenty of others like me who sorta hang out in the background and let others do most of the talking. I don’t make jewelry – the necklaces, earrings etc. – but I spend hours making things to give away. Tons of key rings, badge reels, magnets, bookmarks, etc. I’ve covered lots of tins that everyone seems to like. Little kids especially seem to love them. And I get lots of comments back from people who seem to like to take the beads and turn them into pendants, earrings and bracelets themselves. I put lots of beads on the little ball chains and tell people to attach them to gift packages or cards. I’m well into my senior years – have mobility problems so don’t get out that much. I do have a great mobility scooter that weighs under 40 pounds so I can lift it and put it in the back of my SUV which lets me get to Hobby Lobby and Home Depot to get some of the supplies you recommend. But I mostly shop via the internet. Your videos mean the world to me – so thank you so much for all that you and your family do that make my days so much fun. And to all you other people who – like me –  have neglected to tell Cindy how much you enjoy those color recipes and her videos – do it now!! ~Fran-R >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Color Recipes and Videos

Well, to my two cents worth into this topic I have to admit I was going crazy at first. I couldn’t find good videos, dvd’s, or books that were an arm and a leg in cost. Plus, there was always something missing. When I stumbled on Cindy’s Polymer Clay Tutor site, before she charged for her videos, I couldn’t believe the Jack Pot I found! Her slogan: “I have learned by making mistakes….so you don’t have too!” was just what I was looking for! I couldn’t believe she was doing this for FREE. Thank goodness she decided that only $3.32 a month would make it easier to keep the videos and color recipes coming! We all know the time and resources needed to make this project succeed is NOT cheap! The time she saves us by breaking down the steps is worth a ton! I would gladly pay $10 a month! So, to say this membership only costs me $9.99 every 3 months is insane!! Can’t thank you enough, Cindy and Doug! I think I may need to start a new group called: PCA or Polymer Clay Anonymous!! Because I can’t stop playing with my clay!!!!! ~Catalina-L >> This comment was originally posted here: Polymer Clay Art Sheets

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Video 049-2: Glass Encrusted Stamens

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Recipe 049-2A: Plum Cordial

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Member Benefits 049-2: Tutoring Support

Cindy: Thank you for teaching me through this blog, for all your encouragement, and for including my work in this spotlight. I highly recommend your videos and articles to anyone getting started or wanting to improve with polymer clay bead making! You’re the best!!! ~Marsha-N >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Jewelry

Wow – I finally joined and became a member after months of reading blogs and going back and fourth realizing the biggest mistake I made was not joining right away. Cindy is WONDERFUL. The day I joined I was having trouble with pay pal and my purchases did not go through for some back videos I wanted. Everything showed up ok on my end but some how Cindy knew before I did about the problem and was on top of it emailing me and contacting pay pal before I knew what was wrong. She spent 3 days making sure everything was taken care of and I was pleased with the outcome. I received emails as early as 4:31AM and as late as 2:07AM. She always sounds so peppy and energetic I don’t know when she sleeps. But I don’t think you will find anyone more dedicated to their customers than Cindy. Polymer Clay brings out the best in people and it definitely brought out the best then much more in Cindy. I can’t say enough good things about her. She will answer any and all questions and do what ever she possibly can for anyone she knows. I just love her and all the work she has put into these videos I am truly amazed with each new one I see. She is a talented artist with a huge heart willing to help anyone who needs help. I now have a new friend I can count on for any help I might ever need with polymer clay. Thank you for everything Cindy. I will try to return some of that dedication back to you someday with pictures of my work with polymer clay. Now for all of you who were not sure about becoming a member. Join NOW! TODAY! Don’t waste time like I did.  ~Peggy-B >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Beads

Cindy, Well I’m so happy that you are so committed to this place and polymer clay because you and this place are an integral part of my life now. I work full time outside of the home and then I come home and clay and often dream of a day when I won’t have to work so much and just stay home and clay all day.  I’ve worked in many mediums… I was a fine arts student before I changed to nursing… and I love polymer clay more than any other medium… It’s a medium that you can get immediate gratification from. I can go from a couple blocks of clay to a finished project within a couple hours… ready to wear even!!!! I love that. There are so many materials you can use with PC that the possibilities are limitless. I think that’s my real love! There is and will be a new technique, a new shape, a new medium in which to add… and someday I will discover something that no one else has… that is exciting! PLUS!!!! I love creating… it’s a drive that powers my psyche, that infiltrates my being and lets me know that I’m validated and alive. It soothes and awakens my soul. If I did not create… I could not be me. So thank you Cindy for the reassurance that you too shall be here to be a light and guide on my journey. ~Melinda-H >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Bead Making

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Video 049-1: Large Calla Lily

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Recipe 049-1A: Cherry Brandy

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Member Benefits 049-1: Sculptural

Thank you Cindy. I will probably be making little purses all weekend. They are the cutest little things. You also solved some other problems for me with the way you put it together. I love the “handle” trick. You are the greatest! ~Cassie-C >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Purse Shaped Charms and Beads

Yeah! You must be reading my mind, Cindy! I made only one pair of bird house earrings and it was the first pair of earrings I made using polymer clay! I made them for my “Bestest Friend” because she loves bird houses. Just the other day I remember making those earrings and wanted to try making some more. Well, I guess I can now. I have been wanting to do more sculptural things and this fits the category, thanks!! ~Catalina >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Sculptural Birdhouse Beads

I also wanted to say thank you and give you my compliments. I’m so impressed with the techniques you share. I love the flowers you’ve been teaching and I’m thinking now of the poinsettias and the dogwoods. THANK YOU!!! ~Kathleen-H >> This comment was originally posted at the following link: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

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