Reptile Pattern Hollow Lentil Bead Polymer Tutorial (Intro Vol-074)

Video #539: This is the first (intro) clip for a 6 part (paid) tutorial series... Reptile Pattern Hollow Lentil Bead Neckwire... More Info: Polymer Clay Tutor. Topics Covered In This Video: * Vol-074-1: Video #539: Introduction: In this 6 part video tutorial series, you will learn how to create my original Reptile Hollow Bead Neckwire design. Included are many tips, tricks and techniques that you can use to create this cool cane in the colors and style I suggest, or your own. Truly a one-of-a-kind polymer clay project. This stunning reptile patterned cane design can be used to create gorgeous bracelets, earrings, pendants, and other jewelry pieces in addition to the Neckwire design included in this tutorial. Plus the cane is great for making home decor items and whatever other polymer clay creations you can dream up! * Vol-074-2: Video #540: Reptile Pattern Cane: In this video I will show you how to create a sparkling and dimensional reptile patterned cane using a just a few colors and some inexpenisve. It is an easy cane to accomplish and the results turn out wonderful every time. You will use this cane to create patterned polymer clay sheets, which will then be used for constructing the hollow lentil beads. You can choose the colors that I have used in the tutorial or easily adapt them to whatever color combination that you choose. Don’t limit yourself to only using this Reptile cane for beads though... this cane has endless possibilities in all kinds of polymer clay projects! * Vol-074-3: Video #541: Hollow Beads: In this video I will show all the tips, tricks and tools needed to make perfectly shaped hollow lentil beads. You will learn what thickness of clay works best. Plus I’ll share my techniques that will help you way to avoid having to do a lot of extra work when it comes time to finishing the beads. Also, if you don’t have access to the special tools used in this tutorial, I will show you alternatives that you probably already have in your home right now. * Vol-074-4: Video #542: Baking Shaping Gluing: In this video you will learn all about shaping, baking, cutting, fitting, gluing and re-baking your bead halves to form the perfect hollow lentil beads. There are important steps that you need to do, so that your beads fit properly together, and end up with beautiful crisp edges that look very professional. If you don’t do these steps, your beads will look clunky and homemade, instead of the gorgeous art jewelry quality that I’m sure you prefer. And achieving these results is not that hard to do either... not when you know exactly what to do. * Vol-074-5: Video #543: Sanding Finishing Drilling: In this video you will learn how to properly sand, buff and finish your gorgeous reptile patterned hollow lentil beads to perfection. I’ve got a really neat trick for drilling the holes in your lentil beads too. If you don’t do this simple extra step, it can be tricky to get the bead holes straight and in the right spot along those skinny edges... I’m sure you have seen poorly drilled lentil beads before. You be really surprised how much easier it is to drill holes after watching this video. * Vol-074-6: Video #544: Making the Neckwire: In this final video of the series, you will learn how to create a beautiful, clean lined necklace using a single piece of heavy gauged wire. I will show you how to measure, cut and form your neck wire so that it lays beautifully, and displays your incredible hollow reptile beads with perfection. You’ll be walking around with this eye catching piece of statement jewelry, like a mobile art gallery... or at least that is how I feel when I wear mine ;-) * Additional Resources... * Polymer Clay Tutor... “Make what you love... Love what you make.“