How To Make A Polymer Clay Skinner Blend

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10 жыл бұрын

Video #356: It's all about combining triangles geometrically so that your colors overlap. More Info: www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?... Polymer Clay Tutor.
Topics Covered In This Video:
* How to make a Skinner Blend - A polymer clay color blend that gradually shifts from one color to another.
* You can make a 2 color Skinner Blend from white to black for example. Or you can have a multi-color blend that more like a rainbow.
* In a previous video I demonstrated the old school way of making a Graduated Color Blend, where you mix individual colors by hand in stepped proportions from one pure color to another pure color, with multiple hand mixed shades in between.
* www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/s...
* A few years ago (20yrs? or so), a polymer clay artist by the name of Judith Skinner, developed a technique that made blending from one color to another, much faster and simpler.
* In this video I show you how to make a two color Skinner Blend. You will see the biggest effect if you use two colors of polymer clay that have high contract.
* I then demonstrate how to make an Off-Set Skinner Blend.
* In a future video I will show you how I developed an even faster way to make color blends... the Lietz Teardrop Method.
* www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/l...
* Additional Resources... www.beadsandbeading.com/blog/?...

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@maddya9216 9 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. I've always been self-taught and therefore lacking in technique--thank you for posting these videos!

@breannewieler3241 10 жыл бұрын

The "spray sticky clay with water to prevent sticking" was exactly what I needed to find! Thanks!!

@laurielarson7255 7 жыл бұрын

I just wasted so much time searching for offset skinner blend. There are tons out there, but you know, nobody does it like you do. Your explanations are so clear, you don't skip steps, or do time lapse so fast that nobody knows what you are doing. Now I know why I joined up with you and I say "Just Join Everybody". Newbies go for it...go to Cindy's blog and join you will learn so much

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Laurie for taking the time to come in here and say that!! I really appreciate that! :)

@laurielarson7255 7 жыл бұрын

thanks a bunch, I have always liked the way you take the time to really teach

@Merhaba124 8 жыл бұрын

The inspiration for this may have been from MS Paint gradients. MS Paint, as you probably know, is the default art program on windows computers, and it's normally impossible to make a smooth gradient in it unless you sample something from a preexisting image, or use a similar method to what's in this video. Making triangles of the colors you want to blend from corner to corner, then smashing it down to a single pixel, then stretching them out again to produce a blend. I never realized that technique had an application outside of MS Paint.

@PolymerClayTutor 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Isa R. You can make tons of things with blended colors. If you you go to my website www.polymerclaytutor.com and type Skinner Blend into the search box you will find all kinds of projects using blends.

@PolymerClayTutor 9 жыл бұрын

***** That is called a pasta machine n(sometimes called a clay conditioning machine.). You can buy them at craft stores, kitchen shops, and online. Do a Google search and you'll find them. I just got a new one that I love. Here's the video on it: Atlas 150 Pasta Machine Unboxing (Polymer Clay Review)

@chelseapeterson35 7 жыл бұрын

I cant find the searxh box..

@PolymerClayTutor 10 жыл бұрын

One of the most useful skills you can master in polymer clay is making great color blends. The Skinner Blend is one of the ways you can create smooth consistent gradient color blends and is an important skill for every polymer clay enthusiast to know. This tutorial will show you both the regular Skinner Blend and the Off-Set Skinner Blend. #polymerclaytutorials

@bunibum 10 жыл бұрын

i dont have a pasta machine...

@oakleyk673 10 жыл бұрын

bunnylover807 You can just use a roller but it will be kinda hard

@bunibum 10 жыл бұрын

@i_am_a_crybaby_and_i_am_pr2882 8 жыл бұрын

+IAmPikachu me eather

@SeasonalFrostbite 9 жыл бұрын

I use your channel like a text book, whenever i need help or a reference I can count on your channel to look back on so I don't forget amazing tips or refresh how to do things like how i needed a reminder on how to do this

@farouqmusa6212 9 жыл бұрын

Bknm

@betsykath 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I had not seen the "offset blend" done this way. Very clear teaching. All of your tutorials are the best. Also, THANKS ESPECIALLY FOR THE CLOSED CAPTIONING! I have deaf members of my family who love to use You Tube, but so many tutorials are not captioned that they miss much of the information. Captioning helps me too!

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Betsy for saying that! I am glad you appreciate the closed captioning. It takes a fair amount of manual effort to do them correctly (especially since we use a lot of interesting words in a craft niche like this, so it is difficult for transcription tools or services to always understand what I'm saying.) But they are helpful to people who have issues understanding my words, whether it is a hearing problem or a language barrier. So the extra work in getting them out there is definitely worth it. :)

@SC-bg8wf 2 жыл бұрын

Very clear tutorial. Loved it. Thank you.

@robbinlynnspencer-buchtel6896 8 жыл бұрын

This is so handy to know. I've been 'fiddling' with poly clay for a short time & until now was frustrated on how to get various colors/styles/etc. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge & advice.

@ClayClaim 8 жыл бұрын

WOW, extraordinary! That was so excellent! You have earned a big supporter :)

@piney_studios 6 жыл бұрын

Clay claim! You make great clay tutorials! In fact i watch them daily

@howardcao3967 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. The offset blend technique is very helpful.

@daystardanes 10 жыл бұрын

I am just starting to learn and I have spent almost a week and a half, watching videos ALL day... :0) I have made 2 canes and now I want to learn how to do the skinner blend. You did a great job of explaining so now I will try it.

@chloejpb 7 жыл бұрын

amazing explanation.. i knew some of those technics but you were the best in explaning why.. thx sweetheart

@lynnebindeman9437 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the colormix video - beautiful. Will definitely try it!

@LuisDaGracaartedofimo 9 жыл бұрын

Esta lição foi muito elucidativa.Obrigado Cindy!

@kimhuff 8 жыл бұрын

I loved your video. you have some really great tutorials and I'm hoping this will help me. I've never done anything like this and I just ordered my clay tonight. Thank you for helping us beginners and beyond.

@wendycook9334 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, I am fairly new to polymer clay..you videos are so helpful, clear and precise. Thankyou for showing it in real time and not at a pace only light could follow. Xx

@myszkabrudnicka2244 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial and your water trick is fantastic! Thank you very much

@britchlesbutt6519 7 жыл бұрын

that is SO mindblowing

@PolymerClayTutor 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Sophia Dang, no you have to have a pasta machine, but it does make it faster. Here is a video on how to make one Make Easy Skinner (Teardrop) Blends with no Pasta Machine

@annettepayne822 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome you’ve taught me how to do a skinner blend! Thank you

@debragabriel5202 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the help. To us beginners your tutorials are such a blessing.

@lauraruschmeyer9276 8 жыл бұрын

Hi and thank you for the tutorial on the skinner blend. No I have not made one but I wanted to didn't know how til now. I've done polymer clay for years however I feel with the tutorial help I can really let my artistic talent shine! I am learning so much! I'm on the hunt for clouds right now. See you soon going to watch the teardrop method.

@Monalisacat37 4 жыл бұрын

I have to come back and visit different tutorials especially if I haven't needed one. Also I've been doing a Skinner blend without much variation so this was really, really good to relearn! Thank you!

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

You make a good point... sometimes coming back to something you have already learned, shows you new information you didn't see the first time. Because there is always so much information for your brain to collect, it only sees what it can handle at the time. Once you have learned more, your experienced eye, sees new things... usually the subtle things that can make a big difference... like how to hold your hands... the right tool to use... the direction the clay is folded. I regularly go back and look through my own tutorials and find things I forgot about... do differently... or inspire me to try combining that old idea with something new I have learned. Thank you for your comment! 💖💖💖

@joyceparkes2678 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks as usual 👏 haven’t yet done a skinner blend but will definitely be having a go when my p m arrives..

@lisalowe5956 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou - I will try. I want to make a kaleidoscope cane using 3 skinner blends. You make it look easy 🤞🌸

@Quiltingbyfaith 10 жыл бұрын

Your work table looks fabulous. Would love to just see all the unique tools you use I love all of you tutorials!

@PolymerClayTutor 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Faith Malarkey Hepler! I will try and do more videos on the tools I use. Thanks for the suggestion!

@JEllenJ42 7 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Thank you!

@susanchittenden2589 7 жыл бұрын

easy to understand and interesting tutorial for a beginner like me. Thank you

@touchedbyanangelecrafts417 7 жыл бұрын

your videos are very helpful, Thank you for your time and effort

@crystalroyall9040 Жыл бұрын

I am a newbie to the polymer clay thing and the way you explain things and show techniques is so easy to understand! Thank you!!!!!

@PolymerClayTutor Жыл бұрын

You are sooo welcome Crystal! Thank you for popping in to say hi sharing the love.

@kylehill9981 9 жыл бұрын

I just got a roller machine today for Christmas, im excited to try this out for a project, thanks for the video

@MrsLynxx 7 жыл бұрын

Cindy, I sincerely appreciate this video. I am still learning about polymer clay and found many helpful tips here. Thank you for not running this tutorial in high speed. Details get lost with higher speeds and pausing them gets old. As to the comments: I am from deep in the southern section of Alabama. As if that wasn't enough fuel for people, I am also redheaded with lots of freckles. Personally, I like your accent. As far as I read I saw no negative comments on your style of teaching. This tells me that you're on the right track. I've subscribed and look forward to gaining more knowledge from you. I did find one of the scathing commenter to be quite hilarious itself. I looked at 'her' page to see what kind of person 'she' was. I say it this way because it was trying to be catty like a female but the photo clearly shows an adam's apple. I truly have no true animosity for anyone. As it requires more energy than I am willing to expend. Thanks, again ;) for expanding my knowledge of working with polymer clay.

@LL-rq7se 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these terrific videos. I'm a beginner and you explain things clearly and simply. Thank you!

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

Glad the videos are helping you... thanks for saying so :)

@Janjeffs0000 4 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials they are so informative TTFS Cindy 🙏❤️

@WhiteFoxStopmotion 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, how interesting! I've never made a blend before, but next time I get out my clay I'll have to try it! Thanks for explaining it so well. :)

@PeggyCorrell 10 жыл бұрын

Ah! I'm so glad I seen this video. 1, now I know how to do gradients! And 2. Now I know the water thing! And have past that knowledge onto a friend as well! Thank you!

@thefrugalcrafter 9 жыл бұрын

Do you ever get bubbles in the layers of clay when you fold it in half and run it through. I often do. How can I avoid this or does it not matter?

@PolymerClayTutor 9 жыл бұрын

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Hi there Lindsay, I am so sorry I missed this. Bubbles can get trapped in clay if you put the layers together in a way where the air can't get out and it forces it into the clay. SO to avoid trapping air, you should always put the fold on the bottom or the side so the air gets squeezed out through the top cuts as it goes through the rollers. If you do end up trapping some bubbles in your clay, you should gently pull and stretch the sheet of clay to release the air. I'll try and do a video on it soon, since it does seem to be a common problem.

@margaretmathis4775 5 жыл бұрын

Love the water trick!

@redarch2018 3 жыл бұрын

I love this!!!

@TheEdgeofClay 3 жыл бұрын

anyone still watching this in '21 for skinner blend refreshers? :D wish you would have shown us that complex one 2, but I managed, cheers!!!

@kathy4950 Жыл бұрын

Wow I just found you what a wonderful teacher. Thank you ! Kathy from Cali. 😎

@PolymerClayTutor 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Kathy you are very kind! 🥰

@princessinvidia 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, Cindy. This is very interesting. And, in answer to your question, I have not ever done this before. I'm not sure what I am going to do with this information just yet but, if I wait long enough, inspiration usually strikes.

@scweeeker1 2 жыл бұрын

Thx tor the helpful tips.. nice job, ur work area is impressive

@bobkia6876 9 жыл бұрын

nice blend

@polymerclayinspired7248 6 жыл бұрын

Cindy I prefer your teardrop way my blends come out perfect using your technique ❤️👍🏻

@PolymerClayTutor 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Janet! You've made my day!😍

@gwensmid 10 жыл бұрын

A helpful video! I'm off to make Christmas ornaments now! :)

@redarch2018 3 жыл бұрын

Wow just really good 😃

@lmnopopsicle 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video.

@SylviaCrystal 7 жыл бұрын

this was so helpfull!!! thank you so much!! and this tip with the water saved my life :D

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@jvmatthies 7 жыл бұрын

muchas gracias , muy util su tutorial

@Snarreet 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative!!

@PolymerClayTutor 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@RamonaQ 10 жыл бұрын

So neat! Thank you!!!

@trenitabetterson6797 6 жыл бұрын

I love working with all clays😍

@AnneStanDesigns 6 жыл бұрын

i liked it and i will want to try it

@lilyayala6255 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help

@GinnieDerk 9 жыл бұрын

I love skinner blend but haven't tried it yet. I love canes but don't really know how to do them. I love your tips and videos keep up the good work.

@craftingwithnathalie74 4 жыл бұрын

i really love your video it makes me want to go out and my clay😍

@Beeny1961 8 жыл бұрын

Cindy, you are such a great Tutor; thank you so much. I am a beginner and I am learning so much from your tutorials. x Karen London UK

@PolymerClayTutor 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen for saying that! Happy claying! :)

@Beeny1961 8 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome; you have made me an addict. Love and Peace Karenx

@reko6262 9 жыл бұрын

thanks for showing the way 😍😍😍😍😍 very helpful great viduos

@bonesjo 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. The other tutorials I've seen seem to be aimed at people with at least some experience with clay, and I have zero, so it's not to get some step by step instructions. =)

@karenbitter8857 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip with the water, Cindy

@PolymerClayTutor 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen! Happy to help!

@tajanabpeloza 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SkullHerder 10 жыл бұрын

i was wondering how to creat this effect :D thank you so much

@taylorburns2210 10 жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful. I mada a cane out of it. This tutorial helped so much I love your channel!

@RobinJayneArtTickles Жыл бұрын

I tried to make a skinner blend, only once, failed miserably! LOL First mistake I didn't know I could keep the colors from sticking together with a tiny spritz of water! That was an eyeopener! I'm anxious to try once again. My goal is three colors, will begin with two. Thanks for the awesome video! I see it is NINE YEARS OLD! I hope you're still making amazing and updated videos.

@PolymerClayTutor Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Robin for the kind words! Yeah, it's hard to believe we made this video was that long ago! Yes, we are still in the Polymer Clay world and will be coming back to KZfaq in 2023. In the meantime, we do have a weekly LIVE Q&A Broadcast on Facebook on Wednesdays at 12:00 NOON Pacific, if you want to come check it out... facebook.com/polymerclay

@allesnixmitanne3738 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant

@gildabrooms573 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video.. I am also new to polymer clay... "eh! I knew you were Canadian right away, nothing wrong w/ your accent or anyone else's for that matter. Thanks for sharing your talent, and i'm off to find and watch more of your tutorials!

@janebrown841 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your reply, I can shop and watch youtube and face book and thats my lot ha ha ha. Off to watch more of your brilliant tutorials. Jane x

@transformersfreak81 10 жыл бұрын

This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

@kaylaiosefa4391 10 жыл бұрын

Your so intelligent and very artistic

@cissikiki4172 3 жыл бұрын

Really good explanations thank you it helps a lot👏🙏👍🙂🙂🙂

@PolymerClayTutor 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@beadinggem 8 жыл бұрын

Really good demo!! I love how you showed how it USED to be done! Will share on my blog (The Beading Gem)!!

@PolymerClayTutor 8 жыл бұрын

That will be great The Beading Gem, I will go check that out! (Hi btw, it's been awhile we have chatted.) I don't know if you are aware of this but I invented an even easier way to do blends that I call the Lietz Teardrop Blend. Here are the links if you want to see how its done: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pLJxmamFyMy3cWw.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ocmZpJmbt7PRXXU.html

@beadinggem 8 жыл бұрын

My post won't be out for a while. But thanks for those links. The tear drop method is cool! I will mention it too!

@PolymerClayTutor 8 жыл бұрын

That's great Pearl! I have your blog in my reader so I'll keep an eye out for it. Thanks!

@s.e.skinner2199 7 жыл бұрын

Wow beautiful work area

@PolymerClayTutor 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheila! :)

@kimcronic1800 4 жыл бұрын

I know I’m late to the party but I have just started messing with clay. Have crafted for years have several machines but I made the mistake of putting beads on a keychain I made. I found myself hooked on beads or I thought until I was making a bracelet and thought I wanted a different bead that I just couldn’t find.... so clay was the answer. Well once I started clay.... everything else fell to the back burner. I turn down orders for shirts etc because I’m making something from clay! Your videos are sooooo helpful! Thank you so much! Love the skinner blends.

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kim for you wonderful comment! I am excited for you! Polymer clay is a super creative medium and will satisfy your artistic side for many years to come.

@Wolfkins1972 8 жыл бұрын

thank you for this video tutorial it helped cause I watched another one on how to make a mermaid & she used this technique but never heard of it b4 now. I work in 1inch scale miniatures & this would be a cool idea for some of my stuff I make.thanks again :o)

@hope46sf 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Just starting with polymer clay..

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Have fun!💖

@BlackCat_2 10 жыл бұрын

I have made a skinner blend. My first and favorite was for a Halloween scene I wanted to make. I did a blend from gray to dusky blue to black to mimic a sky at nightfall. - Heidi

@littledebbieelliott4414 4 жыл бұрын

I'm just starting with all of this and looking for videos that shows me how to do that. I learn so much from your video's. I want to t hff the nk you for your help.

@PolymerClayTutor 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for popping in to say such kind words! It's greatly appreciated! 💖💖💖

@carolynfiene5739 10 жыл бұрын

I have done the complex Skinner Blend. As I recall each try, after laying out the triangles, the blend just became too wide.I like your way of stacking ad even the offset is good. I would have liked to see you do the rainbow Skinner. When the Lietz blend came along, I once again started making rainbow blends. As always, cf

@loriewhaley5523 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@JanineMKartist 4 жыл бұрын

My first cane is a little wonky but the painterly look I’m getting I think will still be ok. Had an awkward time with the thickness and shape with blends. Kicking myself that I didn’t watch how to do the triangle to rectangle for shaping.and blending .

@kellylong2598 2 жыл бұрын

New to polymer clay and was wondering if you leave the pasta setting on the thickest setting for the whole time blending?

@XxmaroonmoonxX 10 жыл бұрын

I saw a project that I really like and want to try it however it involves making a sheet of stripes. I have been having a problem with it falling apart. Could you please make a video showing how to make a sheet of stripes?

@ThisOLmaan 3 жыл бұрын

yep think this is the blending tutorial I want to watch, have a bezel pendant shape of a window and a cat sitting looking out and one side of the window opens out, so I wanted to make a nice night sky background from black to light violet i say bout 4 or 5 colors to blend, and as I can see mine should turn out good I follow this video. ty, what colors would you suggest Mrs. PolymerClay Tutor ? for the beautiful night sky, I don't juz want the dark blue and light. if in going to be blending 4 to 5 colors like that Rainbow piece you showed there how would I run through the pasta machine you have a tutorial for blending multiple colors?

@jendragonfly 10 жыл бұрын

Yay! thank you so much, I just need a pasta roller.

@Zac400ex 10 жыл бұрын

Yes I have made "one" so far. It did not turn out as neat or blended as yours. I will give it another try. This time I will hold the sides in, fold it straighter and be prepaired to run it through the pasta machine many times. Thanks for the help. You make it look easy.

@PolymerClayTutor 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Doreen G, Definitely follow those tips you mentioned and you will see a huge difference in your results! (Just so you know I have filmed the next video in this series that you will see next week on my Lietz Teardrop Blend, which is even faster and easier than this method. It should help you to make perfect blends even easier!)

@Zac400ex 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks I did see that video on teardrop method. It dose look way easier. Thanks for sharing.

@mcgouveia 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! My clay is always stiff after baking, I need it to be flexible as I'm trying to make link chains. Do you have a video to learn how to control this? TIA!

@awesomewolfgirl9355 10 жыл бұрын

Your awsome ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@MMPPark 9 жыл бұрын

Good grief. I wish I'd watched your tutorial this morning before starting. I had watched another video using a skinner blend but didn't realise I had to do it so many times...needless to say it was a complete mess. Thank you for helping!!

@cupcake7760 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! It looks like this video is older but I hope you can still answer my questions. :) I'm looking to make soap dishes with kato polyclay, then of course baking it, using the Skinner blend technique. If like to also create a textured pattern & legs for the dish. What thickness would you recommend that would properly bake?

@MimiMhair 8 жыл бұрын

I wish I can use the same method on fondant for cakes

@PolymerClayTutor 8 жыл бұрын

+Mimi M You can. I've done it.

@Designsbyizzi 6 жыл бұрын

hi, thank you the the video, i was wondering if i can do this without the machine? Thanks.

@christinehousewright4798 3 жыл бұрын

Hello-I know this is an older video but what do you do if the blend runs too wide for the machine when you are running it through? Since you can only run through one direction. Thanks for the advice.

@viickytea2933 10 жыл бұрын

hi cindy. i have clay at home i tried that and it was a pretty blend. i cut out petels and i made a flower with a petels. but i use a rolling pin. my friend that has clay tuaght me that tecniqe

@gregoryster 3 жыл бұрын

Why do my skinner blends always get wider instead of longer? Most of the time I end up with a inch long skinner blend. I have tried over and over a lot of times it ends up sinking in th middle. I watch all your videos and I think you’re great. Can you help me. Susie