Vol-055: Mistletoe Ornament (6 Videos)

And Some Christmas Jewelry To Match. Scroll Down For Links To All 6 Videos.

Vol-055-1: Video #315: Intro (that clip just above): In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to make a beautiful glass ball ornament covered in realistic looking Mistletoe leaves and berries, that you can use to hang as a Kissing Ball or use as a Christmas ornament for your tree. The techniques and tricks you learn in this video series can be used to make jewelry and other designs as well. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by how much you will learn in this Mistletoe Ornament Project!

Vol-055-2: Video #316: Mixing Colors & Texture Plates: In this video I review supply list you will need to make this project as well as go over the color recipes. I will also show you how to make your own custom texture plates for creating very realistic looking Mistletoe leaves. Please Note: I made a tiny error in the video when explaining that the Regular Translucent isn’t as White as the White Translucent. I said, “If you can only find WHITE Translucent, you could add a little more White Mix to it” … when I actually meant, “If you can only find REGULAR Translucent, you could add a little more White Mix to it.” I am sorry if that causes any confusion. Didn’t pick up on it until after the video was ready to go.

Vol-055-3: Video #317: Mistletoe Leaves & Vines: In this video I show you how to make the green elements of this design, the Mistletoe leaves and vines. There is a secret that I will share with you to getting the perfect consistency in the clay so that it will stick to the glass ball ornament. And there are some tips and tricks for making the most realistic looking leaves without losing strength, should you want to use the leaves as beads or charms as well.

Vol-055-4: Video #318: Mistletoe Berry Cane & Beads: Now you could just grab a ball of white clay and call it a Mistletoe Berry, but if you have ever seen a real Mistletoe Berry up close, you’ll know there is more to it than that. Real Mistletoe Berries are a soft white, translucent berry, with thin membranes inside that separate the berry into segments. They are quite similar looking to a Gooseberry or a Currant in that respect. Rather than try and create a segmented berry one at a time, I created a simple cane design that will simulate the look of the Mistletoe Berry and make it much faster and easier for you to make as many berries as you like. I think you are going to love how real these berries look when you are done!

Vol-055-5: Video #319: Making the Ornament: Now’s the time to put all the elements of the design together and create your Mistletoe Ornament. In this video I will show you how to properly prepare your glass globe so that it will be ready to covered with polymer clay. I will also show you the secrets to making sure your network of mistletoe branches not only looks natural, but will also hold together after the ornament is baked.

Vol-055-6: Video #320: Baking & Jewelry Design Extras: As you may or may not be aware, sudden changes in temperature can cause glass to shatter. And since the polymer clay needs to be baked right on your ornament, the glass will need to get hot too. That is OK as long as you do this step properly. I will help you with that! Plus, I show you a variety of jewelry pieces you can make with the techniques you learn in this tutorial series, and provide suggestions on how you can take the ideas even further. I think you will love this tutorial!

By the way, many of the “shopping” links I provide for the various tools and supplies used in my tutorials, are “affiliate” resources. That means companies like Amazon and the other suppliers I refer, pay me a small commission if you click on the links and end up making a purchase at their site. It’s not a lot, but every little bit helps in keeping the cost of my tutorials down. And, the prices for products that you may purchase through my links, are exactly the same as what you would normally pay, even if it is a “sale” price. So please feel free to click whenever you need to pick up a few things for your studio. Thanks so much for your support.

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Vol-055: Pomegranate A-Palette (4 Premo Color Recipes)

1-A: Pom Juice 2-A: Pom Fruit 3-A: Pom Blossom 4-A: Pom Membrane

Pomegranate Juice is the deep glistening red found in the juice of this pomegranate fruit. Pomegranate Fruit is the rich orange red of each individual juicy seed which explodes with flavor when you pop it in your mouth. Pomegranate Blossom is the golden color of the blossom end of the fruit where the flower was formed first, before swelling and becoming the large round fruit. And Pomegranate Membrane is the off white color of the pith that separates the sections of seeds inside the Pomegranate fruit.

To download the 4 color recipe cards, click here: Pomegranate Palette

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Member Benefits 055: Health Wellness

I love love love this cane. I have so many ideas running round in my head for this cane, but I cant do it :o( — We are in the middle of a move so every thing is in boxes and has been for over a month. So many tutorials and I cant even do 1. I want to thank Cindy for all her hard work its been a long time since I could think of any thing but my depression. Cindy has sparked some thing inside me that has given me a whole new lease for life. Thank you Cindy. ~Justine-E >> Original comment was posted here: Rose Brain Cane

Hi to Cindy and Doug. I am impressed with how this community is set up. I have belonged to a couple of others in the past, but, none as nice as this. I LOVE the tutorials! I just started out tonite with getting the skull and crossbone tute. After seeing how well it was made, I said the heck with it and joined as a member =D. It is nice to belong to a polymer clay group again. There is a real sense of community here =D. It will be nice to be a part of that again. I am looking forward to future tutorials. I briefly saw the one on the Celtic heart. I can’t wait to try that one out! It will have to wait until I make the skull and crossbone one first =D. I found polymer clay a long time ago. It’s been so long, I can’t really remember how long… memory problems LOL. Being disabled, it’s really helped me to keep grounded, and to take my mind off the things I have to deal with on a daily basis. I had to take some time off due to the illnesses I have, along with several elbow surgeries, but, I am now back at it, and can’t wait to make this skull and crossbone cane. I portray a pirate with a reenactment group in NH. I am going to make beads for each person in the group and attach them to a wine glass tag so they can attach them to their gun cases. I am also going to personalize each one. Once again, thanks so much for all you do! Sincerely, Black Dog. ~Mary-S >> Original comment was posted here: Halloween Pirate Cane

Hello Cindy, I want to say thank you for all your great tutorials. They have been so inspiring for me at this time of my life. I was diagnosed with liver cancer two years ago. I went thru a surgery, 5 weeks of radiation, 7 months of chemo and all was good, no more cancer. Yesterday I had another MRI and they found a new mass, another cancer but a different type. I will be having another surgery as soon as it can happen, you know after one more scan to make sure it hasn’t spread, and of course after insurance approves everything. I have the most wonderful doctors here and after 9 hours of surgery last time, I made it to see two grandchildren come into this world and what a blessing they are! Your tutorials have kept me very excited I look forward to each one every week like its Christmas or something! I just don’t know what my future has in store for me, but I am a fighter and with God’s help I will stay strong. You are my therapy. I wish all cancer patients could have such a great artist like you to keep them so inspired to be creative. I certainly will recommend all you do to the many chemo friends I have met, and will meet as we all sit together getting our chemo and chat. Take Care… Stay Healthy… Many Thanks… Thanks to Doug also! ~Christine-H >> Original comment was posted here: Polymer Clay Color Recipes

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Vol-054: Faux Jasper Cabochons (6 Videos)

Finished To Buttery Smooth Perfection. Scroll Down For Links To All 6 Videos.

Vol-054-1: Video #309: Intro (that clip just above): In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to make beautiful Faux Jasper Cabochons in your own custom color blends that will rival the real thing! These stunning faux stones can then be used to create one of a kind jewelry pieces such as pendants, necklaces, earrings, and more. The videos contain all the information you need, from clay to polished faux stone, so that you can easily create your own focal cabs in any size, color and style you choose. All this to satisfy your inner rock hound desires, without having to invest in the expensive tools and the time it would take to work with actual stones. I think you are going to enjoy the creative freedom of creating your own Faux Jasper Cabochons, using this informative tutorial series!

Vol-054-2: Video #310: Custom Jasper Color Blends: In this video I am going to show you some secret spicy recipes for making realistic faux Jasper Stones. You will also learn how to take your chosen stone blends and layer them into a Faux Jasper Sheet that you will then use to make cabochons, molded pendants, beads and other faux stone projects.

Vol-054-3: Video #311: Forming Your Cabochon Shapes: A cabochon or cab, is a common shape used for cutting stones and other materials used in jewelry making. A cabochon is generally flat on the back and has a domed top surface, but can be almost any shape including round, oval, square, teardrop or freeform. In this tutorial I will show you how to create a teardrop cabochon as well as a round cabochon shape, entirely by hand. I will also share tips and tricks for making sure you get the best face of the stone showing in your faux Jasper cab… its much easier to do in polymer than it would be in real stone!

Vol-054-4: Video #312: Faux Carved Leaf Mold: You don’t need to restrict yourself to only making Cabochons and Beads with this Faux Jasper Technique. You can also use your custom clay sheet to create awesome molded pendants, charms and embellishments that have the look of real carved stone pieces. It is easy to do too! Especially when you use the wonderful silicone molds from www.amstamps.com which are available from one of our PcT members, Linda Hanson. She also hosts art retreats at her After Midnight Ranch in Sonoita, Arizona.

Vol-054-5: Video #313: Proper Baking and Sanding: In order for your faux stones to actually look real, you are going to need to properly bake and finish them. A lapidary artist (someone who cuts and polishes real stone), does not simply grab a rock and brush a shiny glaze on it. They carefully cut, grind and polish the stone, sometimes spending hours in order to reveal the beautiful design characteristics of each piece. It is a big part of making the stone valuable. This is also true when creating a faux stone out of polymer clay. You can’t just throw it in the oven… slather on some Future Floor Finish… and expect to be done. You will need to put some love and effort into your Faux Jasper creations. But the work will be worth it! You’ll see what I mean when you take your $5 cabochon to the $40 level, just by following this simple and important advice.

Vol-054-6: Video #314: Waxing, Buffing and Drilling: Lets take your Faux Jasper Cabochons to the professional level by bringing that shine up to an even higher glossy finish. In this tutorial I will show you how to use a rotary tool to wax and buff your Faux Jasper to a high sheen. I will also give you some low-tech options should you not be ready to invest in power tools quite yet. You will learn the tips and tricks for getting a professional quality finish. And I think you will be surprised at just how easy it is to achieve. Trust me, once you hold that buttery smooth glossy stone in your hands, you’ll never look back… its truly addictive!

By the way, many of the “shopping” links I provide for the various tools and supplies used in my tutorials, are “affiliate” resources. That means companies like Amazon and the other suppliers I refer, pay me a small commission if you click on the links and end up making a purchase at their site. It’s not a lot, but every little bit helps in keeping the cost of my tutorials down. And, the prices for products that you may purchase through my links, are exactly the same as what you would normally pay, even if it is a “sale” price. So please feel free to click whenever you need to pick up a few things for your studio. Thanks so much for your support.

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Vol-054: Concord Grape A-Palette (4 Premo Color Recipes)

1-A: Green Grape 2-A: Concord 3-A: Purple Rain 4-A: Grape Cluster

Green Grape is the name I chose for the dusty green shade of the unripe grapes in the cluster. Concord is the deep blue of the fully ripened Concord grape and the future color of the rest of the bunch, should they get the chance to fully ripen. Purple Rain was picked as the name for the hazy lavender powdery color seen in the highlights of the grapes midway through the ripening process. It is also the name of my favorite Prince Album from the 80′s and the only name I could think of that had any relevance to a cluster of grapes. And Grape Cluster is the deep wine purple found in the grape at the back of the bunch.

To download the 4 color recipe cards, click here: Concord Grape Palette

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Member Benefits Vol-054: Sand Buff Shine

OMG! I kind of gave up on beading for a while because I couldn’t manage to finish my beads properly. Like so many other people, I have joint issues and all that sanding was torture. As a last resort I tried the micro mesh pads. These pads are MIRACULOUS! I can’t believe that by going though all 9 pads, for about 15 seconds on each pad, I can get professional looking finishes. (The beads themselves still need work, but now I’m motivated to keep practicing the techniques.) As soon as I find my camera. I will take pictures and upload so I can join the Facebook fun. Thank you Cindy! ~Jill-V >> Original comment was post was here: Micromesh Polymer Clay Sanding Techniques

Cindy, remember I told you I made my first cane from Premo the other day? Well I baked it with its imperfections because it is a reminder of what I did wrong and it was a first. It is important to see progress! And went through all the steps of sanding it. What a beautiful finish I got with just the sanding. Wish all my attempts before had looked as wonderful as this sad little pillow bead came out! It is beautiful and glossy and feels like glass. I have not buffed it yet, I am a little frightened that it will (I will) ruin my pretty little wonderful messed up bead. Do you always buff? I sound like I have never done clay. You have opened up a whole new world with the difference being astounding. I am Not even ashamed of this sad little bead. I love you for that feeling. Thanks ever so much. ~Karonkay-C >> Original comment was post was here: Rose Petal Beads

Hi, Cindy! I’ve learned so many things from your polymer clay video course. I never sanded my pieces before and what I used for a finish worked okay, but wasn’t the best. I’ve remade one of my painted designs in colored clay and it has turned out great! I used multiple colors, including a simple bull’s eye cane for some polka dots that were painted onto the original design. After baking, I sanded and buffed it, then used the finish you recommended and it turned out so cute! I’m planning to do some more and want to get good at making canes, too. In fact, some friends who saw some of my original work wanted to know if I had an Etsy store! I had sold some of my painted pieces in the past, have a special order for one of my “redesigned” pieces, and have now opened an Etsy store! ~Betty-B >> Original comment was post was here: Sanding Polymer Clay Beads

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Vol-053: Checkered Paisley Cane (6 Videos)

So Versatile… from Indian Mehndi… to Vintage Euro… to Zentangle Doodle. Scroll Down For Links To All 6 Videos.

Vol-053-1: Video #293: Intro (that clip just above): In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will first learn how to create a Checkered Paisley Cane. Then, you will use slices from the cane to make some beautiful beads. And finally the beads will be used to in a well designed, professionally finished bracelet design. The videos will contain a variety of tips and techniques that will not only have you creating a stunning piece of jewelry, but will also give you some new skills that can be applied to other jewelry making projects as well.

Vol-053-2: Video #294: Checkered Paisley Cane Center: In this second video, you will learn how to create the checkered center of the paisley designed cane, as well as some valuable tips on how to condition your polymer clay properly.

Vol-053-3: Video #295: Building on the Cane Design: This section takes the paisley design further by building on more detailed layers with the help of an extruder. Please note that one tiny step was accidentally omitted in this clip, and was later addressed in the Video #297 (Part 5). Although the step is not critical, you may want to watch all the videos including #297, before beginning your cane, so you can include the missing layer should you want to. Sorry about the mistake.

Vol-053-4: Video #296: Reducing Canes and Using Scraps: The neat thing about this video is that I will show you how to use your one cane design and its resulting scraps to create several new cane design options. There is no such thing as waste when it comes to polymer clay.

Vol-053-5: Video #297: Making Polymer Clay Cane Beads: In this video you will learn tips and tricks for adding cane slices to beads, getting a nice smooth surface, properly baking and ultimately finishing your beads in a professional manner.

Vol-053-6: Video #298: Paisley Bead Bracelet Assembly: In this final segment of the series, you will master the techniques and tools needed to string your newly made Checkered Paisley Beads into a beautiful, functional and well designed bracelet that you can wear, gift or sell with confidence and pride!

By the way, many of the “shopping” links I provide for the various tools and supplies used in my tutorials, are “affiliate” resources. That means companies like Amazon and the other suppliers I refer, pay me a small commission if you click on the links and end up making a purchase at their site. It’s not a lot, but every little bit helps in keeping the cost of my tutorials down. And, the prices for products that you may purchase through my links, are exactly the same as what you would normally pay, even if it is a “sale” price. So please feel free to click whenever you need to pick up a few things for your studio. Thanks so much for your support.

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Vol-053: Oregon Shipwreck A-Palette (4 Premo Color Recipes)

1-A: Shipwreck 2-A: Rusted Hull 3-A: Astoria 4-A: Iredale

Shipwreck is the name I gave the brightest of the Rusty Orange shades found on the disintegrating shipwreck. Rusted Hull is the more muted and slightly more Ochre colored Rust Orange shade found within the flakes of oxidized metal. Astoria is the strange Grayish Purple color also found on the hull, named for the city Astoria just North of the beach where this ship was stranded. And I chose Iredale as the name for the Greenish Tan color found in the lichens and Barnacles that have attached themselves to the ship… because the ship was named the Peter Iredale and Iredale sounded Irish to me, and therefore somewhat appropriate for this soft shade of Green.

To download the 4 color recipe cards, click here: Oregon Shipwreck Palette

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Member Benefits Vol-053: Friends Stories

JOYFUL MEMORIES: Ah’ Your are too sweet Cindy :)  You remind me so much of my middle school teacher. I learned tons of things from her such as carving stamps and printing, macrome, potters wheel, decoupage, water color panting, sketching, how one side of the brain is our artistic side. so forth. She was awesome. What is sad is that everyday Life gets in the way of that creativity and you forget what you had learned. Being a member of your site has brought back many joyful memories. I thank you for that *hugs* ~Brenda-M >> Original post was here: Polymer Clay Tutor

JOY AND ABANDON: I got together with 2 of my closest friends today and we saw the exhibit – Abstract Expressionist New York: The Big Picture. All of this great Jackson Pollack and lots of others from the ’50’s abstract movement. Talk about inspiration! I was telling my friends that I felt artistically constipated and my polymer clay work all looks like rocks. Okay looking rocks… but rocks. One of my friends said to just understand the process and let it unfold. I want to explode in color. So on the way home I got a giant bath sponge to dip in paint and splatter on clay. I went through the wonderful book “Polymer Clay Surface Design Recipes” by Ellen Marshall, a wonderful let-go and be wild kind of book. And I watched some of your videos, with your wonderful, let-it-be attitude, your giggling when you miss a word, your playfulness. And I remind myself that I have to reach in and pull out my own inner kid and assure her that there are no such things as mistakes, and to explore with joy and abandon. Thank you always for your inspiration and for letting me share this story. ~Trudy-M >> Original post was here: 8 Stages of Creativity for Polymer Clay Artists

JUST DO IT: Thank you, Cindy, for re-posting Rose’s comment. I have worked in different mediums and I’ve never worked on something just for the heck of it. I will give these items away and seldom have any extras to remind me of the items I have made (some I’m amazed that I was able to make and no longer do because I’ve moved on to some new craft!). I love your comment “Build the Bead and the Purpose will Come” and some how this will make it ok in my “I can’t waste anything” mentality! Thanks again to all that give such inspiring comments here and freeing me to just do it! ~Catherine-R >> Original post was here: Learning About Polymer

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Vol-052: Bohemian Beach Bracelet (8 Videos)

A Wrap-Style Bracelet That’s Casual and Elegant At The Same Time. Scroll Down For Links To All 8 Videos.

Vol-052-1: Video #282: Intro (that clip just above): In this 8 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to create a wrapped-style Bohemian Beach Bracelet, from start to finish. Including… making two different Sea Theme styled Polymer Clay Beads. The videos will contain a variety of tips and techniques that will not only have you creating a stunning piece of jewelry, but will also give you some new skills that can be applied to other jewelry making projects as well.

Vol-052-2: Video #283: Hand Sculpted Starfish Beads: In this video you will learn how to create unique Starfish Beads that not only make dramatic focal elements to this Bohemian Beach Bracelet, but can also be used to make earrings, pendants, necklaces, buttons, clasps and any other piece that requires an awesome oceanic bead.

Vol-052-3: Video #284: Spiral Cone Shell Beads: In this video you will learn how to take a selection of color coordinated clays and create a beautiful twisted shell inspired bead, that you can use to accent all kinds of jewelry making projects, including this lovely wrap bracelet.

Vol-052-4: Video #285: Baking and Finishing Your Beads: In this video you will learn how to bake your unique sculpted polymer clay beads, as well as how to antique them to provide more color depth by highlighting the textures and adding a rich satin sheen.

Vol-052-5: Video #286: Up-Cycled Vintage Silk Tie: In this video I will show you how to up-cycle an old silk tie into a beautiful silky fiber to use in your Bohemian Bracelet. I will also provide suggestions for alternative fibers and ribbons to use in your jewelry projects.

Vol-052-6: Video #287: Stringing your Accent Beads: In this video I will show you how to pull the look of your beach bracelet together with the use of real freshwater pearls and shell beads. This brings in the elements of luxury, sparkle, organic materials, texture, color and a continuation of the beach theme.

Vol-052-7: Video #288: Assembling the Bracelet: In this video I will teach you how to put all the layers of this complex wrap styled bracelet together, including the strung beads, fiber, and accent spiral beads. I will also teach you how to crimp your ends and create loops that will become the clasp in your bracelet design.

Vol-052-8: Video #289: Adding Starfish Beads & Clasp: In this video, the whole project is wrapped up, by wiring up the Starfish Focal beads and adding them to the finished Bohemian Beach Bracelet design. The only thing left is to wrap it around your wrist and head off to the beach… or a party… wherever your journey will take you!

By the way, many of the “shopping” links I provide for the various tools and supplies used in my tutorials, are “affiliate” resources. That means companies like Amazon and the other suppliers I refer, pay me a small commission if you click on the links and end up making a purchase at their site. It’s not a lot, but every little bit helps in keeping the cost of my tutorials down. And, the prices for products that you may purchase through my links, are exactly the same as what you would normally pay, even if it is a “sale” price. So please feel free to click whenever you need to pick up a few things for your studio. Thanks so much for your support.

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Vol-052: White Rock Beach A-Palette (4 Premo Color Recipes)

1-A: Peace 2-A: Calm 3-A: Adrift 4-A: Silhouette

Peace is the soft Apricot Pink found in the sunset on this quiet reflective night on White Rock Beach. Calm is the name I gave the Gray Blue of the almost flat water. Adrift is the Brownish Gray of the damp driftwood scattered along the shore. And Silhouette is the Smokey Gray Black of the darkening hillside, where the Lietz Family once resided, many happy years ago.

To download the 4 color recipe cards, click here: White Rock Beach Palette

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Member Benefits 052: Color Mixing

Funny, I was just thinking about your colour palettes today (as I downloaded them into my new computer) and was struck by the names you give your colours. The names are all so lush and original, it’s impossible NOT to try to mix them to see what they look like. ~Isabel-H >> Original post was here: Vegas Wildflower Palette

Absolutely delighted to find myself paid up for the next 90 days! I know it’s all automatic, but thank you anyway Cindy. Joining your ‘club’ is the best thing I ever did, I used to mess around with Polymer Clay some years ago, but always had problems and gradually lost incentive. In particular, I have no colour sense, so, having your fabulous colour cards every week is just a dream. I actually read on a beading artist’s blog that she got angry with people wanting to know exactly what colours she’d used and wondered why they didn’t just try for themselves. Well, I could tell her why! Whenever I tried I just got grimaces from people. I think it’s necessary to have someone to get you started and give you a few designs / patterns to practice to gain confidence, so you can then ‘paint outside the lines’ without worrying about how it will turn out. So, thank you again dear tutor, I hope you’ll be around forever! ~Marion-R >> This comment was originally posted at: Polymer Clay Tutorials

Hi Cindy, Just love your color palettes. Before learning about polymer clay, I have never liked the warm colors. I am a pink and purple gal! Polymer clay has changed that for me. I love all the reds, oranges and yellows. I think I have you to thank for that. You just have a way to make the colors look more BEAUTIFUL!! Thanks Cindy!! ~Stephanie-B >> This comment was originally posted at: Campfire Palette

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Vol-051: Sweet Pea Earrings (6 Videos)

Delicate Looking, Yet Sturdy Sweet Pea Earrings Project. Scroll Down For Links To All 6 Videos.

Vol-051-1: Video #268: Intro (that clip just above): In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will be learning how to create a pair of lovely Sweet Pea Earrings, from start to finish. The videos will contain a variety of tips and techniques that will not only have you creating a stunning piece of jewelry, but will also give you some new skills that can be applied to other jewelry making projects as well.

Vol-051-2: Video #269: Custom Teardrop Blends: In this video you will learn how to create your own custom color blends using my teardrop blend method, so that you can create your own beautiful Sweet Pea Flower Beads in which ever color way you desire.

Vol-051-3: Video #270: Shaping The Petals: In this video you will learn how to cut, texture and form the petals of these delicate blossoms, as well as learn alternative methods and tools for creating these flowers should you not have the tools I used.

Vol-051-4: Video #271: Assembling The Flower Bead: This video is where you put all the pieces together to make this sculpted Sweet Pea Flower Bead. You will learn some simple tricks that will make this bead strong in structure and light and airy in look and feel. You will also learn some great baking tips for protecting the delicate flowers while it hardens.

Vol-051-5: Video #272: Wiring the Bead Dangle: Here in this video I will show you how to prepare your bead for wrapping and how to create the perfect dangle with your Sweet Pea beads.

Vol-051-6: Video #273: Beaded French Ear Wire: In this final video in the series, you will learn how to make your own gorgeous, Beaded French Ear Wire with Swarovski Crystals or the beads of your choice. You will learn all the tricks for making the perfectly shaped ear hook, with tips on making the wire strong and safe to wear. Once you are through with this video you can slide these beauties into your ears and head out for a lovely afternoon or evening event. Be prepared for all the compliments you are going to receive!

By the way, many of the “shopping” links I provide for the various tools and supplies used in my tutorials, are “affiliate” resources. That means companies like Amazon and the other suppliers I refer, pay me a small commission if you click on the links and end up making a purchase at their site. It’s not a lot, but every little bit helps in keeping the cost of my tutorials down. And, the prices for products that you may purchase through my links, are exactly the same as what you would normally pay, even if it is a “sale” price. So please feel free to click whenever you need to pick up a few things for your studio. Thanks so much for your support.

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