I don't know what bird you heard. I don't have birds. Only dogs and cats. Maybe I'll listen to this video again and see what I hear.

Thanks! Glad you like it!

Thank you for watching!

Thanks!

Thanks! Glad you like it!

I try to show the clay that I use. But since I was using Kato clay, it was bought in large 12.5 oz blocks and I just cut off a chunk. I apologize if you need more detail. I'll try to do better in the future.

Hope your move goes smoothly!

Thanks!

Thanks!

Thank you!

Thanks! I'm glad I've been able to help.

Thanks, Marion!

I replied to your message once but it isn't showing up so I'm replying again! KZfaq has been acting really weird lately! I am totally 'color challenged' so I sometimes look elsewhere for inspiration. I don't remember where I saw this combination but I wrote it down and kept it until this cane! Another of my subbies asked for a 'pink' combination so I took a leap of faith and suggested some colors that I thought would work and she loves the result! Maybe I'm learning a little?!?! Stroking and stretching is a great technique for reducing when the clay is a consistant temperature. Don't pull too hard though or it will break. I have learned the hard way! Since this is Kato clay, it is a good strong, stretchy clay that remains strong and flexible when baked. I love it! Thanks for your comment!

Sure you can! Making the Skinner Blend is the hardest part. After that it's just rolling thinner and rolling up. One day you'll be brave enough to give it a try! And if you mess up - it's clay! Ball it up and start over!

I am going to start a series on the simple How To's and the Skinner Blend will be one of them. I've shown how to do them on other videos but I have no idea which ones show the process. With a video dedicated to each How To it will be easier to find. Stay tuned!

Thanks!

Thanks for your encouragement!

I already use alcohol to clean my work surface and tools. Thanks for the tip.

Thanks! Glad to know I'm not alone!

They are the same thing.

@@Mimismarketva I'm new to this I've been watching your videos trying to find out stuff I need to get I'm a seed beader of 20 years and I've played with clay before but didn't know what to do with it so I gave up . Any tips will help and much appreciated thanks for sharing brightest blessings

That's true to some extent. I normally let my canes rest before reducing but my recording time is so short I don't have time to let it rest and come back to the studio. BUT working with your hands will warm up the outside of your cane as you're working with it so it only works for a little while.

Gotcha. Thanks

Sorry I didn't answer your question on the other video. I use a common bar magnet that I've covered with scrap clay. I have 3 and place them on the roller of my pasta machine to keep my blends and sheets narrow. Otherwise they will eventually spread out to the width of your pasta machine. I've also heard other people say that they put a pack of cards on the rollers the same way.

I use a firm clay. Premo or Kato. Then I usually let it sit a while after reducing before cutting. Warm canes are the dickens to slice.

I've lived in the Richmond area for most of my life. I did spend 10 years in Winter Park, FL outside of Orlando. I moved to keep a job. Now I'm back in Richmond. I loved Florida but had to come back home after I retired and started taking care of my mother. She needed 24/7 care and I needed to get back to family for support. Where in FL are you?

I think I would do a blend as follows: Black - Alizarin Crimson, Blush, White and see how that works. Let me know how it does.

Thank you so much

Gayle I just want to say that those colors made a lovely blend but even more wonderful cane I am just now cutting my 1 1/2 " pieces and they are just so pretty I had to thank you again.

Please post a picture on my Facebook page facebook.com/g0tclay/ I would love to see it!

Would love to see it!

Thanks!

Yes. I have her tools. This was one of my older videos. I've gotten her tools since this was made and use them in other tutorials. I love them.

I'm sorry but this comment is hurtful. If you notice the date of this video, you will see that it was over a year ago and I had just started doing videos. I am doing better now but occasionally do go out of frame. I am not a professional videographer - I am an artist. Give me a break.

Sorry it was hurtful...it wasn't meant that way :/ A post a year ago (below) was the same as mine and you were nice to her. No problem, I just won't watch your videos any longer!

I know! My workspace is so small you wouldn't think I'd have trouble staying in frame. I think I need a longer pole for my camera so I can work closer to me.

This is one of my earlier videos. I've taken steps to correct that and hopefully can do a better job.

Thanks!