Polymer Clay Mica Shift Beads

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Learn to use metallic polymer clay to create an optical illusion. This technique can be used for MANY things...not just beads!

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Posted Jun 2, 07 by AllyEmm
Great Tutorial I have seen the Pink and Black one on Flickr. I have an idea for you. You should totally team up with other polymer clay artists who make video tutorials and put it all on one page, or website even.... That would be very interesting to more...

Posted Apr 26, 07 by villagebeader
I love your videos. You talk slow enough to understand, but when you move your hands so much it makes the video hard to watch. They are not focused as they go across the screen....just wanted you to know. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos!
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Posted May 1, 07 by DragonflyLane
Thank you Cindy! And for the blurry hand feedback. Yeah, my webcam is not so great. It verges on sucking. :) I'll try to keep your feedback in mind for future videos!

Posted Apr 4, 07 by CraftZany
I love your jewelry. I tried my hand at polymer clay and although its cool I just couldn't get the hang of it. Have a great day!

Posted May 1, 07 by DragonflyLane
Thanks for watching and commenting!

Posted Apr 2, 07 by wvclaylady
That is so cool! And here I thought the mica shift was far more complicated. LOL

Marianne is right, you are a wonderful teacher! But I've got a tiny challenge for you! hehehehe Show how you make your holes without your beads going all wonky. LOL more...

Posted May 4, 07 by Marihani
Remind me in a week's time - I got hubby to make me special little tools for my beads. I'll make a quick vid for you.

Posted May 1, 07 by DragonflyLane
Thanks Shannon!

LOL...bead holes. Those tricky little monsters. I have gone to drilling holes after they are baked. It's still frustrating b/c occasionally I drill crooked and it comes out the front (or back) of the bead. GRR!!

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Posted Mar 30, 07 by skayc1
cool. I like to make stuff with polymer clay as well., actually i make personalized christmas ornaments, using cookie cutters, a foam circle,and the persons picture/ photo.

Posted May 1, 07 by DragonflyLane
Thanks for watching and commenting! I'm going to check out your channel now. Hope to see clay goodies! :)

Posted Mar 29, 07 by Marihani
You have such a wonderful way of teaching! Even if I will never do this with my clays, I just had to keep watching! One little thing, though - you are so soft-spoken, I was glad I could connect my computer to the stereo and turn the volume way up! Hehe!
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Posted May 1, 07 by DragonflyLane
Thank you for saying that, Marianne. :) Shaving off the ridges...I opted not to explain the WHY in that for shorter video length. Perhaps a bad choice. It really would have been useful info I guess. Woops. :)
Anyway, here's why deep stamping and more...