Bead and component artists from the archives
December 31, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Beading, Lampwork & Fused Glass, Polymer Clay, Suppliers & Product Reviews
Here are a few of the fabulous bead, cabochon, and pendant makers from our archives:
C.A. Therien
Lori Greenberg
Heather Powers
Amy E Fraser
The Basics: Polymer, clay, and porcelain bead suppliers
July 23, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Basics - Getting Started, Ceramic Beads, Jewelry Business Tips, Polymer Clay, Suppliers & Product Reviews
Clayfulmingles
The Spirited Bead
Beautiful polymer beads by Karen Lewis, aka Klew
Clayfulmingles
Mia Rox’s polymer cane beads
Beyond Beads Gallery
Porcelain beauties by Jean Christen
CF Originals
Spectacular critters and more by Christi Friesen
Columbine Beads
Raku beads and pendants by Linda A Hendrix
Book Review: Making Polymer Clay Beads
April 23, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Book & Magazine Reviews, Polymer Clay, Wearable Art
Making Polymer Clay Beads
by Carol Blackburn
Don’t hate me because I’m not a polymer clay person! Please!
If I decided tomorrow that I wanted to make polymer clay beads, this would be the book I’d choose to take me on that journey. I almost fell victim to polymer clay fever as I read through this gorgeous book! Carol Blackburn starts with the most basic of information that a polymer newbie would need to know, including information of the various brands and additional materials that you might want to use, tools that are nice to have, and basic techniques and baking …read more
