A Polymer Clay Tutorial: The 4 Day Millefiori Cane
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Жыл бұрынThis cane took me 4 days to get right, yes, 4 days. Basically, I wanted to replicate a cane I'd made years ago - a cane that came into being without a plan. Grab this and grab that, throw them together and I had a cane I really like. So, let's make it again. Easy, right? Not so, but I did it. Finally. After 4 days of cane making. Don't worry, you won't watch Days 1 - 3, just Day 4.
This cane is used in another class - Bug, Gnu, Jaguar class - a way to use canes you have on hand. I would have made the two tutorials one but a 4 hour tutorial seemed excessive!
So, hope you like this one, it was an interesting challenge for me. I have lots of this cane now! If you like it, please Like and Subscribe. I do appreciate that so much.
Cheers, Donna
Clay:
2 ounces - Magenta, Orange, Turquoise, White, Violet, Ultra Blue, Green
4 ounces Black, 4 ounces White, Yellow, Red
Color Mixes:
Deep Red - Into one package of Red, mix 1/16 package of Ultra Blue
Orange Yellow - Into one package of Yellow, mix 1/16 package Orange
Hunter Green - Into one half package of Green, mix 1/32 package of Red
Muted Lime Green - Into one half package of Yellow, mix small amounts of the Hunter Green in until you have the color you like.
Clay:
2 ounces - Orange, Magenta, Turquoise, Violet, Green, Ultra Blue
4 ounces - Red, Yellow, Black, White
Optional: if necessary - Kato Conditioning Bar to soften clay
Tools:
Basic clay tools - pasta machine, blades, etc.
KATO POLYCLAY URLS
Links to Kato Products:
prairiecraft.com
katopolyclay.com
KATO CLASP TEMPLATES: prairiecraft.com/kato/DKF-CT....
REPEL GEL prairiecraft.com/polyclay/RP....
POLYPASTE: prairiecraft.com/kato/VA-1410...
Kato Clear Medium prairiecraft.com/polyclay/KCL...
KPC BIG BLOCKS prairiecraft.com/polyclay/KP1...
KATO MULTI PACKS prairiecraft.com/polyclay/KPC...
KATO 2 OUNCE prairiecraft.com/polyclay/KPC...
CONDITIONING BAR prairiecraft.com/polyclay/KCB...
BLACKOUT prairiecraft.com/polyclay/KPB...
ACRYLIC TEMPLATES prairiecraft.com/polyclay/TEM...
FAVE RULER prairiecraft.com/kato/DKF-WB7...
SCREW EYE PINS: prairiecraft.com/kato/DKF-SEP...
@T61APL89 Ай бұрын
My mind was blown from thumbnail alone, impressive work!
@rendaowe Жыл бұрын
When you start singing while doing anything,it means that you really enjoy what you are doing. ❤️
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
I do!😊❤️
@JenniferBtheGroove 20 сағат бұрын
Donna, I just bought the Kato clay variety pack! I am Soooo Excited! I love your talent and I am extremely Grateful that you share your videos with us and inspire us so much. Thank You!
@CelAbration 5 ай бұрын
Not an expert showing you her expert work 😂🎉🎉 Ma'am you are gold, thank you
@DonnaKatoArt 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Hugs, D
@barbkeith2697 Жыл бұрын
I think I met you maybe 30ish years ago in Geneva, Illinois at a bead shop, The BeadHive, where we were learning the basics of cane making. That’s where I got my introduction to polymer clay. You, my lady, ARE an expert as far as I’m concerned. Your work is amazing!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Barb! 😊❤️🎉
@wilsal2485 5 күн бұрын
This is amazing & it’s the 2nd or 3rd time I’ve watched this video & I’ll be watching it again lol.
@user-ux6vq9eq4u 7 ай бұрын
To me they are all winning canes. 😮😊
@Schatzie301 Жыл бұрын
You are unsurpassed in the caning arena Donna. I actually started polymer clay because of you and your first brilliant book.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Mary Ellen, I really appreciate that so much. 😊❤️
@Robsquick Жыл бұрын
I could just sit and watch you create for hours. It fascinates me and at the same time relaxes me! You are one excellent instructor 💜💜💜 Robs 💜💜💜
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Robs!!!!😊❤️🎉
@angelaaraujo8081 Жыл бұрын
Boa tarde ,Dnna KatoArt ! Sou fascinada pelas Suas Obras Primas !!🙏🙌🙌😘
@RosasUtopia Жыл бұрын
Wow!!!!!!❤❤❤
@evesmith2218 Жыл бұрын
You sure are one persistent gal! Well done, I really identified ! I even need a nap now! Every time I watch you I learn an invaluable technique, thank you so much
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
I just couldn’t let it go, Eve! Lol, naps are good…!😊❤️
@cherylbrowning8845 Жыл бұрын
Donna I’m new to this from my watching my daughter and now I do Clay and I think all of your mugs are amazing. I love your giraffes and all of your animals you’ve been making my love doing all of this it just is a little expensive, but please don’t throw those away give them to one of your friends. They will love them.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
So glad you’re enjoying the tutes! Lol. Those ugly ones are growing on me! 😊❤️
@Lizs.Tallent 7 ай бұрын
Your my idol you can’t say bad things about your beautiful canes. I have watched many many videos and my brain is finally getting it 🙄 I’m going to try and make my first one very soon. I’m very excited even knowing mine will look BAD. Thank you for your teachings ❤️
@shicadelic 16 күн бұрын
The legend herself ❤
@soothsayer4988 Жыл бұрын
OH MY DAYS! These little bugs are truly amazing. You are beyond talented, I love your work. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. :)
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Sunday!😊❤️👍
@soothsayer4988 Жыл бұрын
@Donna Kato - A Life In Polymer Clay Hi Donna. When does your classroom go live and how can I join? I haven't done this before so I'm a real babe in the woods.
@rendaowe Жыл бұрын
IKR!
@willsshepherd2976 3 ай бұрын
I have been watching the KZfaq videos on polymer Clay, canes & various styles. Your videos have been very well watched, I feel like I just about know you like a teacher.
@willsshepherd2976 3 ай бұрын
I made a purchase yesterday & now have Clay, tools & most of the things to get started. (If I see a pasta roller in opportunity shop 😊 ). 1974 my art teacher introduced me to Egyptian modelling paste.
@DonnaKatoArt 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, Wills! So happy you're here! Cheers, D
@leonanelson2444 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful, thank you
@andrea.rivers Жыл бұрын
So THAT's how THAT'S done!!!! (the Skinner blend background) I mean it makes sense but if you don't cane, it's not that I didn't know or thought differently, I just never thought about it and it just seemed more complicated than it is. Well- the concept isn't hard, the actual execution takes a little more finessing. Now I've seen it properly shown- mind blown!!! Wowza! I'm not even done with the video. lol
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Yay, Andrea! 😊❤️
@gillianwiseman3518 Жыл бұрын
This was very interesting! Imlove watching how you handle the clay.
@nanazhorzholiani59 Жыл бұрын
Oh, I love those bugs, can’t wait. Thank you Donna for teaching us and sharing your knowledge. ❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Nana, the bugs are coming! Very soon! 😊❤️
@traceyowen6136 Жыл бұрын
This was so fabulous to watch Donna, you make thing's seem easier to do 💜 such a beautiful cane and your bug's are stunning 😍 thank you so very much 💜
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Anytime, Tracey!😊❤️
@rendaowe Жыл бұрын
I love her additude and personality!
@1212haro Жыл бұрын
Love that colour combo, Yum! Love the tutorial as well. Thanks for sharing.❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
😊❤️🎉
@trishgager2882 Жыл бұрын
I just LOVE your canes and videos! I especially enjoy watching how careful and precise every step is! Thank you so very much!!!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Yay, Trish!❤️
@alcg3981 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations Donna🎉! Can't wait to see your new Bug😊.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
🪲🐞🪳Sunday!😊❤️
@solveigjansson8613 Жыл бұрын
It´s like Christmas to find a new tutorial from you, Donna ! Love your work ! If you ever have the same problem again - take o photo of the pattern you want to copy, put it in the computer and print it in the size you want to work. Then you can cut out every piece and use as a guide in the patternpuzzle.
@lynnetaylor0434 Жыл бұрын
YES!!!!! All I Want For Christmas is Donna Kato Tuts❤❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Oohhh, good idea….definitely, make a pattern….!😊❤️
@mandyhall1674 Жыл бұрын
Donna you are a Champ! What a wonderful tutorial and such a great outcome. Thank you so much. Love this cane. Have a beautiful day x
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mandy!😊❤️
@QBeth.3 6 ай бұрын
I remember seeing you on the Carol Duval show. Your creations amaze me. And if you are dumping any of your canes, you can dump them my way! LOL.
@DonnaKatoArt 6 ай бұрын
Oh, my, so many years ago. Those were wonderful times. A cane dump. Not a bad idea! Cheers, D
@mamawib Жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!🎉❤️
@susannevisscher9256 Жыл бұрын
So beautiful. I can't wait to see you make the bugs on Sunday. Thank you.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Buuuugs!!!!😊❤️
@leedaluciano9806 Жыл бұрын
Just adopt the motto..No two alike! Instant success every time❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Lol! Yup, A good motto! 😊❤️
@sandyshull9506 9 ай бұрын
My dear, if you aren't an expert caner, who is? You do remarkable work. I too, began my polymer clay journey due to seeing your work in a polymer clay book. Thank you my friend, for your valuable instruction!
@DonnaKatoArt 9 ай бұрын
Aww, thank you, Sandy! Hugs!😊❤️
@angiehardy-mq3hk Жыл бұрын
You did it!! 🎉
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
It was a 4 day affair…phew!!!😊❤️
@Guiltyme 10 ай бұрын
What do you mean YOU are not an professional? this is the most intricate and amazing clay work i have ever seen. YOU are definetive a professional! Looks so good
@DonnaKatoArt 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!❤️
@lesleyh.9321 Жыл бұрын
An enormous thank you for sharing such an in depth tutorial and bouts of polymer clay wisdom; incredibly inspiring 😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lesley!😊❤️
@janebarbour948 Жыл бұрын
All the canes look beautiful to me 🌈
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jane😊❤️
@clare9637 Жыл бұрын
The bugs are really cute. Making these is going to be my treat for myself this week!! Thank you Donna
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
😊❤️🎉
@Uniquely-You Жыл бұрын
You did it Donna!!!!! Whoopeeeee! I’m so happy for you and proud! Showing us how many times you had to do it, let’s us see even the best of the best have to keep at it! Omg the bugs are adorable! This has sparked my creativity! I adore you! Rock on! ❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tatum! Bugs on Sunday, sweety!😊❤️
@sharoncochran8508 Жыл бұрын
Your "failures" are magnificent! Love watching the process from THE master clayologist!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊❤️
@carolannmacarthur759 Жыл бұрын
You are amazing! Fantastic! You must very pleased. Thanks for sharing this.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Carol Ann! 😊❤️
@marystribling3104 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow, how beautiful!!❤❤😊
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mary!😊😊
@RubaiyatA Жыл бұрын
This is sooo pretty. ❤️🦋
@debbienix5790 Жыл бұрын
Donna you are Great at caning
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
I am a good technical caner, that is what I think I am! I am fine with that, too. Artists like Claire Wallis Dovey and Wendy Jorre de st Jorre make art in canes. Really. Truly. Thank you, Debbie!😊❤️
@cynthiakammann7368 2 ай бұрын
Your work is AMAZING❣️
@DonnaKatoArt 2 ай бұрын
thank you, Cynthia! Hugs, D
@macrodas6603 5 ай бұрын
hermoso, y muy buena explicacion. gracias
@DonnaKatoArt 4 ай бұрын
you're very welcome! Hugs!
@angelaellul6959 Жыл бұрын
Hi Donna, love "chunky" 😂a all the way. Great tutorial as always!!! Thanks for charing your amazing talent xx
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Angela! 😊❤️
@lynnkeller8187 9 ай бұрын
Donna Congrats on getting your cane and it is Beautiful. Thank you for sharing the WHOLE Process💕🙏🏻🫶🏻🤗🇨🇦
@DonnaKatoArt 9 ай бұрын
So glad you liked it! 😊❤️
@Vee_of_the_Weald Жыл бұрын
Donna you have such a perfect sense of self deprecation and comedic timing. I love it! And your canes are amazing, by the way.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks, vee! 😊❤️🤪
@nancyleesol207 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to do the 4 day cane! I’m stoked!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Yay, Nancy!😊❤️
@dianedodge2650 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@DonnaKatoArt 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!😊❤️
@annetteschwarz2118 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Donna!! I was intimidated but love the Millefiori cane. Your instruction helped me make this cane and it turned out pretty good. Thank you for persisting over 4 days with this cane, Donna. Excellent teaching!!! I learned so much from you, thanks for not cutting out day1-3 of this video. I am looking forward to your next tutorial!! ❤❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, Annette! Yay!😊❤️
@chiitra271 11 ай бұрын
Those are so pretty!
@DonnaKatoArt 11 ай бұрын
I like them, too! Thank you! Hugs, D
@carolinehatch7209 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!! It turned out beautifully! And such a cool cane it is - I love it . I so admire your tenacity, to say nothing of your skill. Listening to your tutorials is pure joy. I am going to try this cane and do my best because I want to make one of those little bugs, but also this cane would make stunning jewelry. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I would LOVE to have taken one of your in-person classes but only started :claying" 4 years ago. Happy Spring to you. I am also in Colorado and we had snow 2 days ago!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Caroline! Sometimes you just have to bear down and power through. YOU can do this, I am positive of it. Aaand, Bugs are coming on Sunday! We got snow yesterday, quite a bit but the big one never came! Take care, stay warm! 😊❤️
@PraiseGod428 7 ай бұрын
All of those canes are beautiful! The little bugs are sooo cute! You are a true artist and you must have more patience than I can imagine. Thank you for sharing.
@DonnaKatoArt 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@jenniferwirth1987 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! So beautiful❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jennifer!😊
@dorotaniznik5728 Жыл бұрын
Dear Donna! Thank you so very much! Again❤ I was happy to see that you were pleased with the final result, I think it turned out beautiful. Can't wait to see how the little cute bugs are created! Have a lovely week.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dorota!😊❤️
@deniseosborne4045 Жыл бұрын
Lol I loves all the canes.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
😊❤️
@laneoesterle-miller5853 Жыл бұрын
It is incredible to me how you so evenly reduce your canes. Everything is amazingly straight! You deserve your nap!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Stretchhhhhh, your canes! You see how I pull them? Lots of stretching, kid!😊❤️
@jojobrew4798 Жыл бұрын
I just have to say I love watching you work and your thought process, it's so relaxed and very different and I love it, it makes me 2ant to get in and actually take my time and just enjoy it again, so many artists are doing the same thing, I switch off, I am horrible when it comes to creating, I have no imagination, so I love watching you have fun, thank you for being different 💝 you are a treasure. 💞
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, JoJo! I really appreciate your kind and generous words…they mean a lot to me, kid! 😊❤️
@ghoty6338 Жыл бұрын
Amazing cane!!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you!😊❤️
@louiseparkes3155 10 ай бұрын
I just love watching and listening to you. You are very generous in your teaching. M I'm going to join your tuition when I feel better but right now I have the dreaded COVID.
@DonnaKatoArt 9 ай бұрын
Get well, Louise! Relax, take care of yourself. ❤️
@robiesweet3886 Жыл бұрын
You amaze me!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
😊❤️🎉
@krisibeck Жыл бұрын
Hi Donna, Thank you so much for this tutorial, I made it right along with you! Not knowing if it’s even going to work out is pretty fun when you cut into and your happy with it. I learned a lot about being more precise with adding each element and it’s not as perfect as yours (of course!!) but, I can see how it makes you want to make it again. Even better the second or third or even the fourth time!! Thank you so much for your expertise in milifiori cane making. I’m going to look for the Facebook members group!!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Krisi! Precision helps, kid. Now, the facebook group is set up for Members of the channel. If you want to know what that’s about, here’s the link: kzfaq.info/love/eRlb3K2k-_b1QAGYDuW1IQjoin If you join, you see private Community posts and the link to the fb group. Make sense? Have a good one!
@Ali-H3444 6 ай бұрын
I like this one better than the original. Seems like there's more yellow. Which brightened it up. 😊
@DonnaKatoArt 6 ай бұрын
👍🎉
@mebobtheone Жыл бұрын
Wow... it's amazing to watch 30 years of experience mold clay into art.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you!😊❤️
@eileengavinlarsen4509 Жыл бұрын
You AMAZE me, Donna! Your incredible talent, perseverance and generosity make this world a better place!!! Thank You!😊
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Eileen😊❤️🎉
@giselemariaboesepereira5127 Жыл бұрын
Lindooooooo, perfeito, maravilhoso.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Grazie!😊❤️
@joyceparkes2678 Жыл бұрын
Donna thanks for your marathon and congratulations on your achievements. I had sore hands watching you... I have a locking middle finger too but feel claying is great exercise for the hands..in moderation of course 🎉
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
It is, Joyce! I feel lucky to have just a locking finger, kid!😊❤️
@joyceparkes2678 Жыл бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt I wish Donna.. at 70 I’m an elder tribeswoman.. lol but you can call me kid anytime 🙏🏽
@mariaangeleslp4363 8 ай бұрын
Precioso
@cherylfrancis4160 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you for showing you can goof. I can’t wait. 1:58:54 But your ends! Beautiful. Earrings!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
👍😊❤️
@janebarbour948 Жыл бұрын
Bravo it’s perfect 😁
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
😊❤️🎉
@user-rp3ft5jp3p Жыл бұрын
Просто супер, огромное спасибо мастеру!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊❤️
@sheilajeancook6580 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Sheila Jean! I so appreciate your generosity! I am so touched. 😊❤️
@bltigger2644 9 ай бұрын
Gorgeous! New clay person here. Not sure what I like to do yet but I wanna play! ❤❤❤
@DonnaKatoArt 9 ай бұрын
Welcome to the wonderful world of polymer clay! 😊❤️
@tammysquire6992 Жыл бұрын
Hi Donna, I just wanted to say thankyou so much for the inspiration. I absolutely love the bold black and white and the fiery blend! ❤ I love playing with colour blends, with black and white at either ends, and I rarely use solid blocks of colour, only for wraps and small fills. After watching this video, I really would like to incorporate some bolder elements in my designs because I just love the various effects of your black and white canes (well done by the way, as someone who has been making canes for many years, I can fully empathise with how much work you put into these canes, I hope you rested your hands after all that!) ❤ Also thankyou for sharing your thought processes with us, I always find that inspiring. As much as I would have loved a day five, I'm so glad you nailed it ❤ They're all equally beautiful though of course (that's what I tell my canes anyway 😀) much love xxx P.S. I would totally have watched a four hour video 🙂
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Tammy! You know, that black and white element was just a toss in in the original cane so I have to admit I was surprised by how much I liked it. There was no plan, it just kind of made itself. Reproducing, or trying to, was an education for me and I learned from it! Lol, I shot sooo much gb of the process…big hugs!😊❤️🎉
@user-mk4wn1xp6c Жыл бұрын
WOW!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
I have much cane now!❤️
@NewmNetwork Жыл бұрын
Donna you are just adorable and so entertaining to watch! How did you become so talented with clay? I’m just starting out and I’m amazed at what you are creating!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Mallory! You know polymer clay just grabbed me. I saw the book “the New Clay” and I was hooked. This was 30 plus years ago and I have a very short attention span so it is verry special, I think. If you delve deeper, it will never disappoint and it will always be interesting and rewarding. I hope you do, Mallory!😊❤️
@user-nk5kw4hx5e 5 ай бұрын
You do a very awesome
@jfaysal1971 Жыл бұрын
You use so much clay and make such huge canes!! I guess you can do that when you have your own clay company!! You said your not a cane expert- you could have fooled me!!!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Joanne! I don’t own the company, kid. I actually work with the company that produces the clay. I get a great deal on clay - sometimes free, sometimes I just take it from Vernon (he pays for the clay!) so I get a good deal, definitely, but I don’t have mountains of clay at my disposal. Van Aken is very generous to me, though, I have no complaints there. Cheers, D
@gayefletcher5257 Ай бұрын
I disagree with you. You are an excellent caner. I’m so envious. I follow the instructions and get hopeful that it will turn out but get disappointed with the end result because it’s all mashed together junk. However I’m learning something new each time I watch. Thank you for inspiring me as I go.
@DonnaKatoArt Ай бұрын
i'm okay, gaye. there are just some caners who do really amazing work, shaded, detailed and maybe i could do it if i dedicated the time necessary. i just hop around with this or that and it's fine, it's the way i have always worked and it's worked out! hugs, d
@RamoArt Жыл бұрын
These canes are so well done. You are so hard on yourself, calling yourself lazy and sloppy sometimes. I don't think you are that at all. Nothing is a complete failure, even if you just learned what not to do.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, you are right, Ramo. I am lazy and sloppy sometimes, though…it manifests itself mostly in unwise shortcuts!!! 😊❤️
@katiebrown6048 Жыл бұрын
This is my third day with Donna! Guess it takes four days for me to make this cane! But it’s coming! Wish I could share a picture with you Donna!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Katie! Unfortunately, KZfaq isn’t the place! Are you interested in joining the Member’s classroom? We have a facebook group for posting pix! Let me know! Hugs😊❤️
@kilodeltawhisky1504 Жыл бұрын
Making canes has always seemed too difficult for me. Like quilting, I admire the result, but have held myself away from the craft due to time and space issues... But the bugs are sooooo cool... And I love the shell boxes full of canes. The possibilities are beckoning. My nature is not to plan, nor carefully approach a thing. I must jump in and just start doing it...🤷🏼. Besides, if I had a plan, I'd set it aside after the first error and proceed to encounter mistake after mistake until I'd learned many lessons about why things are done the way they're done, until I have my first crocheted hat, afghan, vest, decorated box, doll dress, sculpted doll, doll chair, painting, and so on. I am an artist, not an architect... Lol... Of course I will try to make your four day cane as my first cane ever... or the one with the stripes I watched last night... It's going to be epic! 😆😁🤣🤪😃
@DonnaKatoArt 11 ай бұрын
You know, if you saw my cane collection, you'd see that I have lots of simple canes. I prefer using many simple canes to create a more complex picture rather than make very complex canes that present only one face! I think you might prefer that way of working - it increases the usefulness and versatility of what you have without taking tons of time and material! Yup. Hugs, D
@kilodeltawhisky1504 11 ай бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt Yes! I've begun the adventure and am trying to keep it simple. I see how you've used simple canes to accent and create more complex designs. I go to bed and fall asleep thinking about how I can use the stamps, stencils, paints, powders, clays and cutters I've collected. It's so engaging for the creative mind! 🥰🥳
@energydivine-el9783 Жыл бұрын
😊❤
@GiamarieSaponaro Жыл бұрын
Morning Ms. Donna!! I am so excited for THIS! Thank you for being so creative and sharing your talent. Did I miss the curved letters for the initial cane? I must check after watching this class. 😱😂 Have a great day! I look forward to your notifications! 💜💜💜
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Giamarie! I am going to start the curved letters this weekend! 😊❤️
@GiamarieSaponaro Жыл бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt yay! I'm so excited. Can't wait!
@cindyjames3686 Жыл бұрын
Drum roll, please! ...YEAH!!!
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
👍😊❤️
@lynnetaylor0434 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!! A FOOT PEDDLE! Genius ! I thought maybe you had a sensor on your motor. Is the foot peddle made just for the pasta machine. I’m going to search for one. Thanks again Donna you are a GEM💞
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Sometimes a sewing machine pedal works. A friend uses a Christmas might ball switch. It sits on the floor and you step on it! I will look and see if i can find mine. It works!😊❤️
@angelmom916 Жыл бұрын
I just love this…Was so mesmerizing to watch…I could never make theses….But do you sell your bugs? I’d so love to have some of them…Ty for sharing….❤❤
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Linda! I do have some bug pins. If you’d like to see them, just shoot me an email, kid. dkkato@gmail.com! 😊❤️
@boa1793 11 ай бұрын
I think that finger that locks up is a trigger finger. I have to dig in real hard to the base of mine and it’s related tendons, bones and muscles. It hurts but it works and my finger hasn’t locked up again.
@DonnaKatoArt 10 ай бұрын
It comes and goes! Hoping it leaves!❤️
@sylviadargatz3488 5 ай бұрын
Donna. Love your work. Do you use the black you make with blackout in your canes or is it all new clay? Thanks for sharing you talent.
@DonnaKatoArt 5 ай бұрын
Hi Sylvia; I use the blackout black for everything! In canes, sheets, etc. Sometimes it's a bit soft - Blackout softens the clay as it makes it black so I guess it's soft of a case by case basis. I love it. Hugs, D
@sylviadargatz3488 5 ай бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt Thanks Donna. I love it too!!
@wildwoodskimberlynewworldd5282 Ай бұрын
OMG😮
@DonnaKatoArt Ай бұрын
took me 4 days to replicate the orignal. it was a good exercise, though. i learn something every day. may i ask a favor of you, Kimberly? would you mind subscribing to my channel? it helps spread my tutes and maybe we interest others in polymer clay! yup, that's a goal of mine. thanks in advance, means a lot to me. hugs, d
@wildwoodskimberlynewworldd5282 Ай бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt done 😁😁😁✌️
@GiselleBel 8 ай бұрын
How do you keep the edges of your cane ends so straight? I'm in awe!
@DonnaKatoArt 8 ай бұрын
Hi Giselle! I think they’re not. I cut at a slight angle. It’s just naturally the way I send the blade through the cane! 😊❤️
@tanyanastasi243 Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous as always... Please tell me there's a part 2 to show us how you assemble the bug... Or is it one that's still too new to share because of the students who took the class? 😢😢😢
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi Tanya, I didn’t teach the bug in person. It’s coming on Sunday!😊❤️
@tanyanastasi243 Жыл бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt Yyyyaaay!!!! So excited. Its like knowing Sunday is Christmas. 😂😁😂 Thank you. Can't wait.
@youcancreatetoo6058 Жыл бұрын
Looks awesome. Might I suggest, instead of making it again, you could make a little cut at those tips and insert a black line. LoL.... I wouldn't have the energy to make it again. My hands hurt from just watching you reduce.
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
I think I shall just file those little things that make a big difference in my mind and do my best to remember! Haha, let’s see if I do! Good suggestion, though. 😊
@paulaskuse559 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful cane, how does your cane stay so precise? Is it your clay that’s not sticky? I struggle so much as my hands are very warm! Have just got some of yours but I’m in the UK 🇬🇧 so it’s not readily available 😊
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Paula, okay so my clay isn’t sticky. It’s great for caning. But, I also don’t make huge canes. The closer you work to the finished (reduced) size, the less distortion you will have. Make sense? 😊❤️🎉
@paulaskuse559 Жыл бұрын
Yes it does.. thanks for taking the time to help it’s appreciated 🤗
@anitagush9037 6 ай бұрын
I would absolutely love to know how you have created your signature canes. Please would you help me? X
@DonnaKatoArt 6 ай бұрын
Okay, Anita, I pretty much covered the alphabet so watch those classes first, okay? You could make a simple A and G! I think you’ll find it pretty easy! Cheers, D
@anitagush9037 6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, I've only just subscribed & hadn't seen those tutorials. Sorry x
@user-dn3sb3bi6f 7 ай бұрын
怎麼可以圓形不變形呢？好厲害
@DonnaKatoArt 7 ай бұрын
The canes are rolled so they’re round. When you cut, they do become slightly deformed so you just gently restore the round shape! I hop0e that helps! Happy New Year! D
@cindybrannon234 11 ай бұрын
Donna jf you don’t mind me asking could you tell me where you got the motor and what brand it is for your atlas pasta machine? I have an atlas 150 also but the motor I have is the green one everyone sells but it doesn’t fit into it like it should. There is a gap in it and it kind of wobbles a little. I mean I was told it would be ok but I just want to look into a different motor . Yours seems to fit real tight and close. Mine didn’t come with a foot pedal either. I think i bought my motor at Amazon or hobby lobby or maybe even Joann’s. I love this cane video. I can’t wait to start making me some bugs. Be safe, enjoy your life and God Bless
@DonnaKatoArt 11 ай бұрын
Hi Cindy! I use an Atlas 150 machine and an Atlas motor. My foot pedal is made by Foredom. Hope this helps! Cheers, D😊❤️
@cindybrannon234 10 ай бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt thanks Donna
@nancyleesol207 Жыл бұрын
Donna- when you say we will need ultramarine blue to mix into the red, is that just the reg blue from your line? I’m assuming so?
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Oops, you're so right, I meant Ultra Blue - we don't call it Ultramarine - we abbreviated it, kid. Hugs!
@davidsmock8235 Жыл бұрын
I have a major difficulty of all of my designs distorting heavily, not just on the ends as they will, but in the middle. I purpose even use your clay because it doesn't distort as much, but there's still quite a bit of distortion. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? I've seen just a couple of videos about distortion but none of them answered the questions directly. BTW, LOVE your videos. Placed $100 order for your clay this month and will likely do the same again in May! :D
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
Hi David! Okay, so, you might try making the clay in the center softer than the perimeter cane. Pay attention to outline, too, sometimes, if the clay is hard, it lags behind and that can create reduction issues. I’m a small caner - nothing huge and so reduction is easier and patterns distort less. If you watched the signature cane, you can see the pushing down on the ends, you can push pretty hard because once the clay is moving, the pattern stretches out and straightens up. Make sense? 😊❤️
@davidsmock8235 Жыл бұрын
@@DonnaKatoArt These are wonderful tips! Thank you! :)
@nancyleesol207 Жыл бұрын
Donna- I was thinking about changing the main colors, the reds, I was thinking of doing some blue/teal/and then the ones that are green I would use a yellow/greenish- etc- have you done this with other colors? I think I will do that and I’ll share it on FB - did you create a group for that?
@DonnaKatoArt Жыл бұрын
You know, Nance, I haven't but I think those colors would be grand! I can't wait to see! Hugs! D
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