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How to Make Basic Polymer Clay Beads

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    1. Making Round Polymer Clay Beads
    A lesson with Cindy Lietz
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    Sure, anyone can hand roll clay into a round bead with lumps and imperfections. Learn how to hand roll a polymer clay bead into a perfect sphere in this lesson.

    Making Round Polymer Clay Beads
    with Cindy Lietz

    Sure, anyone can hand roll clay into a round bead with lumps and imperfections. Learn how to hand roll a polymer clay bead into a perfect sphere in this lesson.

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    2. Making Natasha Beads with Polymer Clay
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    Do you have polymer clay canes around the studio that you can’t find use for? This lesson shows you how to turn them into beautiful and unique Natasha beads.

    Making Natasha Beads with Polymer Clay
    with Cindy Lietz

    Do you have polymer clay canes around the studio that you can’t find use for? This lesson shows you how to turn them into beautiful and unique Natasha beads.

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    3. How to Secure an Eye Pin in Polymer Clay
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    This method for inserting eye pins into polymer clay charms is a quick and easy fix that makes the difference between a nice idea and a quality product.

    How to Secure an Eye Pin in Polymer Clay
    with Cindy Lietz

    This method for inserting eye pins into polymer clay charms is a quick and easy fix that makes the difference between a nice idea and a quality product.

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    Cynthia N
    This was helpful, thanks
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    Cindy Lietz
    You're welcome! :)
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    BUELAH L
    The instructions were good but your video cut out every few seconds and then I would have to start and wait for it to continue. Very frustrating!
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    Cindy Lietz
    Hi Buelah, yeah that is an issue with the Curious Player... not with the actual video. I believe it happens when there are a lot of people watching at the same time. Hopefully they can get that fixed soon. Thank you for your comment!
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    Alisha M
    I am just starting to make round beads I usually make hearts or football shapes simply because I can never get my round beads round thank you.
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    Cindy Lietz
    You're welcome Alisha! Happy to help!
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    Ginny R
    Thanks Cindy for the first lesson. I would not have let my bead rest and would probably have had a mess when I tried to pierce it.
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    Cindy Lietz
    Ginny for commenting Ginny! Glad you learned something useful from the video! :)
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    Ginny R
    when making beads, what do you use as a release for whatever makes the hole in the bead?
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    Cindy Lietz
    Hi Ginny, just dip your pin into cornstarch or or water, if you have a very soft bead and the pin is having a hard time going in without squishing the bead. If the clay is firm, you don't really need anything as a release. Just twisting the needle as you go in will work well enough. Good luck!
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