Vol-080 Faux Fordite Cabochon and Wire Weave Pendant Necklace Jewelry

Great tute, Cindy! Love the faux Fordite but didn't think I was going to bother with the wire wrap... until I saw it done. Ya done made a believer out of me again. And now I have an excuse to buy that vise I've been avoiding. LOL.

~Peg-C

Cindy, You are entirely responsible for me getting once more involved with polymer clay (after a hiatus of many years). This is a HUGE deal, as I am very much hampered by ill health, and never thought I'd manage it again! Your skill as a teacher gave me the courage to try again. Gratefully.

~Julia-G

Love discovering the new things you think up.

~Hermine-R

Thank you for putting that creative brain of yours to work on this beautiful new faux for us!

~Sherry-L

Fordite! Who knew there was such a thing? I had to Google after watching your videos. It's very unique and beautiful.

~Dawn-B

Thank you so much Cindy... I was one of your members who requested this technique and I am not disappointed. Fabulous tutorial and easy to follow. I can't pick out your polymer clay Fordite from the original, and I particularly like the small earring cabochons. Thanks so much again.

~Cara-L

Well, that is just fascinating history! Who woulda thunk, huh? I also love the fact you are teaching the wire-woven pendant setting!

~Rebecca-C

I may live in Michigan, for over ten years now, and I'm from Toledo, Ohio, I never heard of Fordite! Love the look! This maybe a favorite of mine!

~Catalina-L

What a terrific technique! It really showcases one of the things I love about PC, you can plan and expect, but never really know exactly what you will get (kind of like life, eh?). I am having lots of fun with this one. Thank you, thank you.

~Fran-V

I believe the correct term for this tutorial is "Freakin' Awesome!!"

~Sarah-W

Fantastic videos Cindy and Doug! I love that you included the wire wrapping in your video, so generous, we'd have been delighted with just the 'Fordite' cabochon! Never heard of this stuff - and the colour range is unlimited! I look forward to making things to match my outfits, great stuff. Thank you.

~Marion-R

Cindy, very clever technique to make faux fordite from polymer clay! The patterns look so organic and I love the wired cab cage. A great way to use up all those odd bits and pieces of coloured scraps that seem to just cry out to be used to make a beautiful pendant. Once again Cindy, a great new set of videos.

~Elaine-F

Hi Cindy, I had never known about fordite. What a fantastic story behind this medium. Great tutorial as always. Thank you again.

~Kay-B

I had never heard of Fordite but have now done my research after seeing the videos. Thank you for this tutorial (full of history).

~Lawrence-S

I am loving every minute I spend at my "clay" desk! Cindy, I know that you and Doug have to work VERY hard to produce all the videos that you do. There must be times when your schedule makes you want to tear your hair out. Please don't! I don't know what I'd do without you!

~Julia-G

Thanks Cindy. Loved this tute. Learned a lot in this great tutorial. Always wondered how the great looking bezel might be made.

~Pat-H

Oh how Fun! Our first car, after we married, was 1950 Ford. So I need to do some research, which I love, and find out what colors were popular in the Ford lines. A blast from the Past!

~Patt-W

Cindy - I am fascinated with this faux project! My favorite videos from you are the faux stones and shells. Keep up the great work!!!

~Janet-L

Hi Cindy, I love the tut. Especially the wire wrapping. I had looked at pictures using the wire weaving and skipped over them thinking it would be too difficult. Inspired to have a go now and a great way to use some of those spare beads accumulating on my work table.

~Pam-R

Just watched all the videos in this tutorial at a stretch... Love this technique!

~Krithica-P

Cattywampus, LOL!!! Love this technique, loved the wire weaving. Thank you~

~Michelle-A

I actually just bought a piece of the real Fordite and made my husband (a real car buff and die hard Ford man) a nice keychain from it for this past Fathers day. He loved it. But all I could get was a small piece. So now I can make my own Fordite and use bigger size pieces. Thanks Cindy!!

~Jamie-H

Great tut.. I really enjoyed it. Thank you :)

~Jennifer-H

Thrilled with how my faux fordite turned out. This tute is the bomb! Thank you for always including so much history and links when you cover a tute. I have adored fordite for years, and now thanks to you, I can duplicate it at home, in the model year car colors that mean something to me personally.

~Jocelyn-C

The Fordite went over well with my brother and others. I give out many of my fordite stones with a little leaflet about the history of Fordite. I liked that you showed how to wire wrap as well. Thank you.

~Patty-J

Love your tutorials. Have only started playing with clay very recently but am totally hooked. So different from the glass/wire/metalwork/paper jewelry I have been making for years. I really like the faux gemstones and am practicing like mad! Love to sand and polish by hand. Very relaxing! Thanks.

~Jo-H

Wow! This tutorial was soup to nuts! What great information. I just love all the detail, tips and tricks you give us every time. Thanks Team Lietz!

~Dawn-B

Hi Cindy, I just watched Volume 80 Fordite Tutorial - I loved it! I like to watch the series once and then start again at the beginning after I have all the supplies I need. Thanks so much.

~Nancy-W

You have made a faux fordite enthusiast of me!! What a wonderful and interesting tutorial - thanks! BTW, you are a great teacher (after 40 years of elementary teaching, I can tell when someone has that innate ability to teach!)

~Susan-B

A while back, I asked that you show more wiring techniques for pendants. Some pieces just don't look right with a hole drilled through them and a jump ring. They need the added drama and architecture of the wire. I have some really great books, but watching you makes it so much easier and less complicated. THANK YOU!

~Cheyrl-B