A Polymer Clay Basics Tutorial: Polymer Clay for Beginners

A Polymer Clay Basics Tutorial: Polymer Clay for Beginners - A Simple Caned Bead

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4 ай бұрын

Welcome to my channel!
In this tutorial, I’ll take you through some polymer clay basics - conditioning, color mixing, curing, storage - as we create simple beads from one of the most basic canes - The Bullseye. This bead happens to be on of my faves and with the addition of a few simple techniques and a few simple canes turns into what I called my Big Beads.
If you’r knew to polymer clay, perhaps this tutorial may answer some questions and offer some encouragement to begin. You see, if you take it all step by step, you’ll soon find yourself diving in and making polymer clay a part of your creative life. I hope so!
Enjoy and…
Cheers, D
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@tsooterswan 4 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, this should be a mandatory watch for all beginners. So much information. Thank you! ❤

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! I thought it time to do something like it! Hugs, D

@pinkblackbrown 4 ай бұрын

I'm sure a local tech would be super honored to sponsor your mani. Great collaboration

@vanessaparnell4155 4 ай бұрын

Wow! This was a very informative session. Learning how to make simple bullseye canes and turn them into beautiful beads was exciting to watch. However, the bonus were the information and tips you shared regarding making making secondary colors, conditioning clay, cane storage and etc... I can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. Soon as my medical issues are resolved, I plan to to enroll in your classes.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

So glad you liked it, Vanessa! I hope your medical issues are resolved very soon, kid. Hugs, D

@mariannegotze1450 4 ай бұрын

As an absolute novice for polymer clay my head is spinning watching you making all these beautiful art pieces. Thank you so much for sharing. Greetings from Australia.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much! Cheers, D

@selene4621 4 ай бұрын

Donna a HUGE thankyou for this awesome ultra beginner class. This helps SOO much for an ultra beginner such as myself . Thankyou soo much. Greetings from another Australian

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome, Selene! My pleasure! Hugs, D

@suzanneserrurier2233 4 ай бұрын

Donna, you are such an amazing and caring teacher and artist! This is such a informative video. I've learned so much from it. Love the way you teach and explain what and why you are doing. March 1st, I'm signing up for your Members Classroom. Your work is always so impressive and totally you. I've said it before and I'll say it again, thank you so much for sharing your amazing talents with us. Love your personality too and when you sign and hum!❤❤

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Hi Suzanne! I'm so glad you found it helpful - I think we need more basic working info to demystify polymer clay. It can be so confusing, right? Hugs, D!

@melanieennis91 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your classes. I’m really enjoying them. Wow your cane collection is awesome. Loving the storage tips.

@davidsmock8235 4 ай бұрын

So funny you should post this! I literally just this morning was thinking I should start doing some beads in polymer clay! :) Looking forward to watching this.

@TeresaPandoraSalgado 4 ай бұрын

What a wonderful video! When you were talking about editing out the “ok’s” I laughed out loud because I too have a thing I try to edit out. When I open my mouth to talk, it makes a little “snap” noise. (I guess it’s spit or whatever.) Its SO hard to edit out that split-second sound but I always try. TMI? 😅

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

I said "okay" at the start of every, single scene!!! Hugs, D

@fancifuldevices 4 ай бұрын

This was really good to watch and even just as a review. As a linguist I gotta let you know there’s nothing wrong with saying OK all the time. It’s a perfect transition word. I’m always using “so”. Even as an intro to a little video. These words are useful and very innocuous, which means no one notices how much you say it.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I am relieved to hear it as I say "okay" a lot! trying to train myself not to! Cheers, D

@fancifuldevices 4 ай бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt I am obsessed with words so if I didn’t notice how much you use it I promise you that you don’t overuse it!

@ginacotter2768 4 ай бұрын

I can’t thank you enough for the beginners video, I loved it and it helps a lot❣️❣️

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Gina! So glad you found it helpful, kid. Hugs, D

@andrea.rivers 4 ай бұрын

I love these beads! 🥰 I love your cane collection. 😊As for the origin of lint. I am very convinced there are gnomes that sneak in and sift it like powdered sugar on a cupcake.😂 They are related to door ding gnomes, and the ones that steal random socks. 😋😂😉

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

so glad you like this, Andrea! I thought it might make things easier and less costly for someone just beginning, too. It can be so confusing! I am just going to name my link. Fuzzy, Furry, Harry? Hugs, D

@useyourimagination5475 3 ай бұрын

This video is so amazing! It is so amazing that I became a member. I can’t wait to make some creations based on your instructions. Thank you so much for sharing this information is invaluable. Have a wonderful day and can’t wait to see you on the other side.

@DonnaKatoArt 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome and so glad you're here! Big hugs, D

@debralynn6641 2 ай бұрын

👍👍👍THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING WITH ALL OF US HERE IN KZfaq LAND... MANY BLESSINGS TO YOU AND YOURS... AND MAY HE BLESS THE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA... THANKS AGAIN...

@DonnaKatoArt 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Hugs, D

@claudiaclagg2223 4 ай бұрын

I do love to watch your videos.

@cindypage8673 4 ай бұрын

You are wonderful Donna, thank you so much for sharing xxx

@gracodesp3765 4 ай бұрын

Grazie per le tue spiegazioni sempre chiare e utili, i tuoi lavori sono tutti stupendi 😍👏

@tanyanastasi243 4 ай бұрын

Love these beads... Plastic deli wrap is good for wrapping.. I use the paper deli wrap for color replacement etc, and plastic deli wrap for wrapping or storage... Its feels more like the deli baggies they put your cold cuts in.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

thank you, Tanya! Hugs, D

@AnnieWilliams-kt4yo Ай бұрын

Excellent video - thank you so much Donna! Love your work. Looking forward to working on making the "big beads"!

@DonnaKatoArt Ай бұрын

This weeks class has another version, I hope you like it. Very easy but cute! Hugs, D❤️

@MsSassySean 3 ай бұрын

You imagination is spectacular! Thank you so much for this video

@DonnaKatoArt 3 ай бұрын

You know, this is a very basic class and that's what I love about it. By making just one cane and learning how to reduce, you can make special things! And, you don't need every color of clay to do it! Hugs, D

@PanicLedisko 4 ай бұрын

This was an absolutely amazing video!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make it, I hope you come out with some other videos like this. I really enjoy putting you on and caning with you. Honestly its just fun watching and listening to you play around with your canes no pressure to try to make it educational. I really struggle with getting started, but once I start I don't want to stop. I used to watch turtlesoupbeads to get motivated with opening up my clay packs. I'm so glad I found you!

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Big hugs, D

@user-pe8cu1vs6d 4 ай бұрын

I LOOOOVE this-thank you so much.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Hugs!

@barbkeith2697 4 ай бұрын

This was a great basic cane tutorial. Even though I know how to do all of this, I watched anyway because of how much I adore you! These are such beautiful,simple beads! ❤

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Barb! Hugs, D

@sallyransom1223 4 ай бұрын

Another great class love these beads! Thanks Donna❤

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Hi Sal! I think we did it! I now know how to do the Amazon thingy! Hugs!

@sallyransom1223 4 ай бұрын

@DonnaKatoArt WHOO HOO that's awesome. I haven't bitten the Apple yet haha I can with my Windows. I'm happy for you 🎊🩷💜

@ilianailieva1865 4 ай бұрын

thank you

@Lizs.Tallent 4 ай бұрын

Wow Wow Wow beautiful!! Thank you❤️I just bought your conditioner bar. I Love it!

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you! Cheers, D

@wendysquires2613 3 ай бұрын

Great class! Thank you!

@DonnaKatoArt 3 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

@Vee_of_the_Weald 4 ай бұрын

I have this book too. I love it. I’m off to make a beaded necklace - well tomorrow because it’s late here in the UK. Thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks, Donna. I’m always looking forward to Sunday. 🤗

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Vee! Hugs, D

@lindylittleton4183 4 ай бұрын

Great tutorial, even though I have been using polymer clay for the quite a while, I'm still learning, thanks

@debbeechy 4 ай бұрын

You gave great advice for beginners, Donna. Love these beads.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

thank you, Deb! Hugs, D

@carleenburnette3710 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Donna this was a great video for someone like me. That’s only been doing it for three or four years I’m still learning.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful, Carleen! Hugs, D

@lightbulbnirvana 4 ай бұрын

You;re the best Donna! Did you know that this post has the end at the start of the video? I seems to be the exact same segment. Even so I agree that the project is really fun and you are chock full of great ideas tips and insights! ❤ TFS

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

LOL, I did it....again!!!! I will have to edit it out. Thank you! Hugs, D

@lightbulbnirvana 4 ай бұрын

No worries! @@DonnaKatoArt

@toothpick7797 3 ай бұрын

I love your work. I want to learn from you.🥰

@DonnaKatoArt 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so glad you're here. Hugs, D

@Nanasworld62 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love love love Kato Poly Clay. I dont find it hard to condition at all and should I run into a harder block I have my conditioning bar!

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Me, too, Nana...I do love it! Hugs, D

@lindabridgeman2732 4 ай бұрын

Love your tutorial! Learning so much from you and could you tell me the make of your pasta machine please!!

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Linda, I have always used an Atlas 150. For a while I used a Makins with the long ollers but went back to Atlas. I'd be lost without it, kid. Hugs, D

@annitagalvan9049 4 ай бұрын

As always, Another beautiful and informative tutorial. Thank you Mrs Donna for sharing. I love those purple and magenta colors, so beautiful. A query: We use a Conditioning Bar to soften an old and hard clay which is brittle and crumble. What about an old Conditioning Bar?? Though its purpose is to soften hard clays, a Conditioning Bar is a clay as well. If it's an old one, doesn't it get hard as well? 😊 Thanks a lot ♥️

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Annita, it's so soft, I can't imagine it getting hard but I guess it could happen. If it did, it'd be pretty easy to restore to its soft state, though. Cheers, D

@marikasaphiris9371 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I have this book. Sjper

@dabomd79 4 ай бұрын

Hi Donna. I love your videos. You're so talented and funny. I was just wondering if you could tell me where you get your rigid cutters? I can only seem to find the flexible ones and I have a hard time cutting even pieces off my canes with them.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

The little cutters are available in a lot of places. I'm sure Amazon has them. Here's a link to cutters that I have and use. They're not the set of 7, there are lots more than that in this! I am an amazon affiliiate - just need you to know that. Polymer Clay Cutters,40Pcs Stainless Steel+Plastic Indentation Round Circle Shape Cutters Mold Ceramics Dotting Baking Ring Mold Cutter Punch Tools for Clay Pottery Craft Handmade with Storage Case(B) amzn.to/4bLJSvb Hugs, D

@texasceechelle 4 ай бұрын

This was great! I have forgotten many basics since it’s been since the 90’s! One question: do I need a marble board? I know there is glass and tile. I value your opinion. Thank you.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Hi! You know, my worksurface isn't marble, it's a tile. I would say, tile, marble, glass, formica, work beautifully. If your clay is soft and sticky, a cool surface is better! Cheers, D

@scrapraquelnavas2059 4 ай бұрын

Como limpias la maquina

@ginnyschild9390 4 ай бұрын

Where is the first part of this tutorial. I can't seem to find it, but then I am not the sharpest tool in the tool box.

@rendaowe 4 ай бұрын

The end is somehow at the beginning. You have to just keep watching.

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Hi Ginny, there isn't a first part, kid! It's complete! Cheers, D

@dorotheaprehn46 4 ай бұрын

my mother @karinprehn and i have a technic-skill-meter : how far away are we from those perfect donna kato beads ?

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

Practice! You will definitely get there, Cindy, definitely!

@dorotheaprehn46 4 ай бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt you made us start with Polymer clay- thank you so much for your inspiration!!

@midoudoumi2343 4 ай бұрын

Bonjour, pouvez-vous me dire où trouver cette boîte pour conserver mes canes polymères svp. Par avance merci et excellente soirée

@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын

You know, this type of box is used for many things. Crafts, fishing so many things. Check Amazon if you can! ❤️

@user-pe8cu1vs6d 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! could you tell us what to wrap our clay in for storage-the type of film that you mentioned that you would indicate in a link. I can´t see that link or the type of wrap to use. Thank you so much in advance :-)

@DonnaKatoArt 2 ай бұрын

Hi! Okay, Glad wrap is the better one! I tend to just put my canes and clay in translucent “tackle” boxes (NOT clear, hard plastic!) and just scrape off any contamination! Hugs, D

@user-pe8cu1vs6d 2 ай бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt Thank you so much Donna.