The Magic of Polymer Clay, Trinket Cane Trinket Bowl Tutorial.

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The Magic of Polymer Clay, Trinket Cane Trinket Bowl Tutorial.

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Ай бұрын

Polymer Clay truly is a magical medium, just little changes in how you put a cane together give a whole different look. In this full tutorial I talk you through the whole process step by step through two designs using the same initial cane parts, with tips and techniques throughout, so you really can make your own. So, sit back, relax, and watch the process unfold.
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny available from the KZfaq Free Audio Library.
The Bowl Tutorial I mention in the tutorial that I have in my Etsy shop is here - www.etsy.com/uk/listing/98222...
The unbaked, ready made, veneers I mention are in my Etsy shop, they will vary in pattern, and each is unique - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PolyOrig...
The Blue Bottle Tree Website is here - thebluebottletree.com
If you like my work, then please do have a look at my website, www.fionaabel-smith.co.uk/ and follow me on Facebook / fiona.abelsmith Instagram, / fionaabelsmith.artist and TikTok - / fionaabelsmith
I also have a number of Polymer Clay PDF Tutorials to buy in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PolyOrig... and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.thinkific.com/co...
Here is the link to conditioning Polymer Clay - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Here is the link to Skinner Blends - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
Stainless Steel Bowls can be bought from Ikea, sometimes Lidl, or online. Heave a search for what’s available near you.
The Slump moulds (pottery forms) I mention are available in the USA - grpotteryforms.com/en-gb search their site for pottery forms, and the UK - www.potclays.co.uk again, search under pottery forms. Do check they are oven safe before you use them.
Polymer Clay is oven baked, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the brand of clay you are using. I always tent the polymer clay in aluminium foil, to protect the clay should the oven temperature spike during the baking process.
The amounts and colours of clay I use are listed within the video itself, I used FIMO Soft, but all recognised brands of polymer clay will work well for this project.
I used a Pasta Machine dedicated to Polymer Clay use to create blends/thin sheets and condition the clay. My Pasta Machine is an Atlas 180, and it has setting 0 as its thickest and 9 as its thinnest. There is a standard way of calculating the thickness of clay required, by using stacked playing cards. On my machine the thickness are as follows: Setting 0 = 8 playing cards, setting 1 = 7, setting 2 = 6, setting 3 = 5, setting 4 = 4, setting 5 = 3, setting 6 and 7 = 2, setting 8 and 9 = 1 card.
Another video you may enjoy watching is Polymer Clay Bowls with hexagon Designs - • Polymer Clay Bowls wit...
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and thank you so much for watching.

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@karalewis8671 Ай бұрын

Fiona, these are absolutely beautiful! You are the Queen of Kaleidoscopes! ❤😊

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

I am so glad you liked it, thank you Kara 🙂

@drelicbrown Ай бұрын

Your generously is boundless! This is gorgeous and your instructions are detailed but make it seem very doable. I will say you must have the strongest hands ever! Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

🤣😂 Yes they are quite strong I think with all the clay work, but I also do have arthritus which I think the constant use helps with a bit, I hope so anyway 😉 Thank you very much for your lovely comment 🙂

@lizrichardson3309 Ай бұрын

Bless you Fiona! ❤ What a lot of work we made for you when we asked for both versions of this lovely trinket bowl! Thank you! I know what I'll be doing when I've sorted out my workroom! XxxX

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Fantastic, I hope it's going well Liz and you get a chance to play soon 🙂

@scoutabout2309 Ай бұрын

Fiona, YOU are magical with your creativity and talent. Your tutorials are just so much fun watch as well as an inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoy them, thank you very much 🙂

@sherrybuhl4657 Ай бұрын

Fiona, I really enjoyed this one. The patterns are really beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing. I can't wait until the next one!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much 🙂

@karenritter2574 Ай бұрын

Love the blue shades

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Wonderful, thanks so much 🙂

@medusa5691 Ай бұрын

Love, love, love your videos. Not only that you are incredibly talented, good good eye for colour & balance, you are also quite good teacher and also I appreciate you give people either on low budget or planet resources conscious a home made tools alternatives. Great to learn about the safe disposal of small particles. Much appreciated! Best wishes to you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

I am so glad you like the videos, thank you very much, and happy claying 🙂

@EntropyAmplifier Ай бұрын

Such a gorgeous design. My favorite is the last one. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. ❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

You are welcome, thank you very much 🙂

@estherramiro1266 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Fiona for sharing this beautifful cane. My favorite is the one with metallic colurs

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Mine too, I am so glad you enjoyed it, thank you 🙂

@cindycorall3593 Ай бұрын

Beautiful! Fascinating to watch you clay!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

I am so happy you enjoyed it, thank you very much 🙂

@rosamasanchezquinones9403 Ай бұрын

Gracias Fiona de nuevo por enseñar tanto y tan bien, un caluroso saludo desde Cádiz, Spain❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Muchas gracias Rosa, y saludos desde el Reino Unido 🙂

@BrianaRae75 Ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this tutorial! Thank you for sharing all these tips!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

I am so happy to hear that, thanks so much Briana 🙂

@ohIcouldnever Ай бұрын

Fiona, your kaleidoscopes are the most beautiful on the Internet. And as always, your talent and teaching skills are top notch. Thank you for sharing your amazing art with us ❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

awww, thank you so much, that is very kind of you 🙂

@ClairesCraftyCorner Ай бұрын

Fiona - this was an absolutely beautiful video - so thorough and incredible to watch - stunning dish :) xxx

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

aww, thank you very much Claire, that is so sweet of you 🙂

@jennifermarlowe5336 Ай бұрын

Fiona, I’m not even finished with this video and I had to pause and tell you how lovely this cane is!! I simply cannot wait to try it. Thanks so much for sharing your incredible talent with us!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Oh that's wonderful, and makes me so happy, thank you Jennifer - have fun with yours 🙂

@whichcraft7068 Ай бұрын

This truly is magical! Great video. What a talented lady you are!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much 🙂

@krisshotts5861 29 күн бұрын

I love this tutorial. I have struggled with getting the shapes right. This will much improve my work.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 29 күн бұрын

Wonderful, thanks so much Kris 🙂

@JoumaPuma Ай бұрын

Oh my goodness I think I have never seen such detail and such precise amazing work such as yours! You must be a Maths teacher and love geometry.. This is the first video for you to me to watch but I tell you got me hooked on this beauty. 😍😍

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Oh fantastic, and no, I wasn't a great maths fan, but I love shapes and patterns, if they did that solely as a subject I would have been very happy in school 😉😂🤣Thanks so much 🙂

@John-I-McLeod Ай бұрын

Such a great idea and such a great artist. Thanks for sharing!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

You are welcome, thank you so much 🙂

@carolhammond9624 Ай бұрын

So beautiful!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂

@Kera.S. Ай бұрын

Wow! These are so beautiful! You are so talented at picking colors to go together. I knit and am always looking for inspiration because choosing colors isn't my strong suit. The tray with the greens with the peach, gold and bronze has to be my favorite! Definitely a color palette I will keep in mind ❣️

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Wonderful, yes I like that one too, so will be using it in other pieces,😉 thanks so much 🙂

@DerekDogsforSentience Ай бұрын

Hello Fiona. Hope you well and happy. Absolutely beautiful project. Love Linda and Dexter 💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Fantastic, thanks so much, and yes all well with me, I hope it is for you and Dexter too 🥰🙃🙂

@genevievesuzi1549 Ай бұрын

This is absolutely brilliant! It's very beautiful and simple all in one! Thank you so very much❤ I'm making this! 😊

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Wonderful, have fun, thanks so much 🙂

@wendymoyer782 Ай бұрын

You are so good to us; to give us both versions of this cane! And all with your wonderful instruction and commentary! Thank you, a million times thank you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

You are very welcome, thanks so much Wendy 🙂

@Esoteric_Designs Ай бұрын

I can’t wait to try this!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Wonderful, thanks so much 🙂

@Maazzzo Ай бұрын

You're so talented! My favourite is the one with the mint, beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

awww, thank you so much, and yes, mine too, it's a colour combination I will definitley be using again 🙂

@Maazzzo Ай бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Thank you so much for sharing with us. Look forward to the next video.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

@@Maazzzo wonderful, thanks so much 🙂

@tooring_adventurehk Ай бұрын

Wow awesome. Magic

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Great, thanks so much 🙂

@willsshepherd2976 Ай бұрын

Thank you again. Terrific & prolific artist who is also a great teacher. I am fortunate to have such talented teachers on the KZfaq with my entire experience coming from KZfaq. I did make a panel today from a cane & worked on Japanese apple blossoms.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, and wow, that sounds amazing and like you are having huge fun with your Polymer Clay 🙂

@carolynmozzone412 Ай бұрын

Amazing!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Carolyn 🙂

@TheLittleella Ай бұрын

Haven't finished watching yet am up to the part you have split the first skinner blend them colours look amazing together and it actually looks a bit like the northen lights ❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Oooh I love that, must go back and have a look, thanks so much 🙃🙂

@kysteph8179 25 күн бұрын

Fiona, I love all your videos! I was wondering since some of your older videos have clay colors that the clay companies don't make anymore, can you make a new video on peacock petal cane? I'm just starting and it would be lovely to get ideas of colors to use than make a boo boo and waste a lot of clay.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 25 күн бұрын

Thank you, I am so glad you are enjoying them. Yes, It is frustrating when FIMO switch around their colours so often, and no, sadly I don't have time to redo video's, I have enough problems at the moment finding time to do new ones 😂🤣But here's a link to a handy mixing chart that FIMO do, which should make finding the colour you want to use easier - I hope it helps, thanks so much and have fun with your clay - buyfimo.net/how-to-mix-fimo/ 🙂

@drakkoh2017 25 күн бұрын

❤❤❤

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 25 күн бұрын

Thanks so much 🙂

@lets_follow_Jesus Ай бұрын

This is so beautiful!!! ❤ Question: is polymer clay safe for food ? Maybe for a little salad bowl ?

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Thanks so much. Once it is baked it is an inert substance, however, it is quite easy to mark, carve into or cut into polymer clay even after it is baked, so I wouldn't recommend any food use, as you don't want little bits of the clay being caught up in food at all. 😉🙃🙂

@myartfulgifts Ай бұрын

This is a wonderful tutorial! What is the size of the slump mound that you used?

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, it is approx 5 inches / 12.5 cm across 🙂

@myartfulgifts Ай бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals thank you so much for your quick response!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

@@myartfulgifts You're welcome 🙂

@willsshepherd2976 Ай бұрын

I did my own pattern using your general rules & some canes i had made earlier. I did make up 3 patterns to see. I will either cut more slices or do entirely different one from remaining unreduced cane making 120 slices & finish this one as a practice. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r-B7i9Skvd7Skmg.htmlsi=3So5ggy0oCOBLbVh (my kaleidoscope attempt before finishing up)

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ай бұрын

Looking great, thanks for the link 🙂