A Polymer Clay Tutorial: Let's Vent and Yetta's Hollow Cabochon

[@OrganicOdysseys]

Hi Donna, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your tutorials. I used to watch you on Carols show and have all your books. :) It was so nice to see you sharing Yetta's technique. She was at the Philadelphia Guild one meeting where I was teaching on something and she showed me her secret in a whispered voice. Great Lady!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Thank you so much. Yetta was very cool! Her techique was brilliant! 😊❤️🎉

[@peggyhice2794]

When you see it, it can be a reminder of all the people that learned something new and helpful from your tutorial. We'll remember it, whether you make anything with it or not. Thank you.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I love that, Peggy, I sure do, kid. 😊❤️

[@deniseosborne4045]

I love those colors

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Me, too, Denise. Should I try to formulate them? Maybe I should do that…😊❤️

[@deniseosborne4045]

@@DonnaKatoArt 👍🏼

[@annitagalvan9049]

Thank you Mrs Donna for the very helpful tip of venting! And it would be a nice idea, perhaps, to turn the cabochon into a brooch 🤗♥️

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Glad you liked it, Annita! It’s important, I think! 😊❤️

[@Sapphireducks]

This is how I make my puffy pendants. I love puffy beads and cabs.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Yay! Good, efficient! 😊❤️🎉

[@debbeechy]

I think it wants to be a necklace. Thanks for another great tutorial.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

It may want that, kid. Yup! It may want company, too. I think I will make some more!😊❤️

[@ceegee6417]

such a glorious pendant that would go with so many things

[@clare9637]

Loved the story about Yetta. The piece you made is kind of a miniature Mondrian. I'm not sure what I would do with it either but I think it should be seen, not tucked away somewhere!! Thank you Donna

[@Dev_e_reaux]

That’s exactly what i thought too :) id probably make a pendant :)

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Glad you like it, Clare. I do, too. Many more to come, I think! 😊❤️

[@rosalealoveselephants4ever733]

I would make earrings! That is so my style of earring! Love it so amazingly beautiful!❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I hope you do, my friend! 😊❤️🎉

[@ellievanessen7574]

Thanks Donna I love this one I have made Hollow things before, but making the air holes will be a game changer

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Oh, yes, Ellie, they are essential, my friend. 😊❤️

[@mayabeading]

Venting is so difficult for me. Thank you for this helpful video.🎉

[@DonnaKatoArt]

The hard part is sometimes just remembering to do it! 😊❤️

[@deboday5490]

And beautiful cabachon !

[@gracodesp3765]

I tuoi lavori sono tutti bellissimi e ci dai sempre delle idee fantastiche. Grazie 😍😘👏

[@DonnaKatoArt]

👍😊❤️

[@RubaiyatA]

Pls teach us some flower canes . Love your tutorials.❤️🦋

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I really should do that, right? Yup! 😊❤️

[@gillianwiseman3518]

I always wondered where this technique came from! Beautiful…

[@DonnaKatoArt]

When I met her she was in her late 70’s or mid 80’s I think. Really wonderful woman and clever! Verry!😊❤️

[@marystribling3104]

Really pretty 😍 💕!! Thank you 😊.

[@deboday5490]

Huh! That is more simple (?) Than I've seen. And huh - you used scissors to cut the clay! I've thought about trying it once or twice but shied away. I've seen many demos/videos by Polymer Clay Artists but never have I seen anyone use scissors on Clay before! And the Venting - I have not been poking enough holes!! Sp I'm hoping to try much if not all of this tomorrow 😬 thank you so much!

[@angelaellul6959]

Donna, once again for sharing your wonderful craft with handy tips. Thank you ❤❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

My pleasure, Angela! 😊❤️

[@SoPrettyClayEarrings]

Thank you, and I think your lovely color block Cabachon would make a cool necklace!

[@SHARONKEEF_FkR_justice4john]

This reminds me of Dan and Tracy’s bio forming class only there’s die forms instead of cutters but very similar. Great job Donna .

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Hi Sharon! Yes, the top is also die formed. I thought Yetta’s brilliance was in constructing the top and bottom with one cut! Gave me the giggles! So easy. What a gal!😊❤️

[@GLorious_Creations]

Ms. Kato, again your patience with the clay makes it look so easy as experience rules (the vent can’t E-scape you, lol.) that was great 😂You started to say something about it setting on your desk as a reminder… but to what? Thank you as always for sharing your knowledge and in this case Yetta’s too. I love learning where things originated from and giving credit to all the amazing creators as I am a newbie in the poly world! Your work is beautiful!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Thank you! I have to check back but perhaps a reminder to be patient - a reminder I need! Yes, i remember when when showed me (the rest of the class knew her and knew her technique!, I think I giggled! So easy and clever. Great lady!😊❤️

[@GLorious_Creations]

@@DonnaKatoArt welcome! and I think a pendant would be so pretty.

[@josischmidt532]

Sie ist die besten !

[@tanyanastasi243]

Brilliant! I'm trying this tomorrow..... I'm running out of adjectives to describe how much I love your tutorials. LOL ... The cab is awesome too. ❤🎉❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Yay, Tanya! DOINK! 😊❤️🎉

[@francesluttermoser234]

Thanks for new techniques, at least new to me.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

It’s a good one, Frances! 😊❤️

[@mandyhall1674]

Thank you again for all your tips and tricks and I would definitely use it as a pendant - gorgeous. Have a wonderful day Donna.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Thank you! You too!😊❤️

[@Dev_e_reaux]

Lovely piece Donna :)

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Thank you! 😊❤️

[@estherramiro1266]

Thank you Donna. Love those beautiful colors on your cabochon

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I love them, too! 😊❤️

[@aprylsasscer5043]

Hi, Donna!!!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Hi Apryl! 😊❤️🎉

[@annastellarossi4749]

Geazieeeee per tutto ciò che ci insegni ❤❤❤❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

You’re so welcome Anna Stella! 😊❤️

[@estherschmidt2805]

I loved this video! I love your comments about your pieces like, will they become something? 😂 I did learn a lot! Venting is so necessary! Thank you so much Donna 💜😁

[@DonnaKatoArt]

My pleasure, Esther! Have a great weekend!😊❤️

[@cindypage8673]

Love this! Thank you xxx

[@DonnaKatoArt]

You are so welcome! 😊❤️

[@sharoncochran8508]

Thank you for another great video!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

My pleasure, Sharon! 😊❤️

[@andrea.rivers]

I think it would make a lovely "pin"dant. 😊 Lovely technique and outcome. I recently revisited your domed videos for both the reusable ones and the incorporated ones like this. I've been practicing. 🤗

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Good idea! It would be a good pindant!😊❤️

[@marthaaleo22]

I remember Yetta. Did you know she was Cy Coleman’s sister? She had many fascinating stories about her life and her art.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Talented family! Holy cow. Martha, is Yetta still with us? I suspect she is not - when I met her in Jersey, she was quite old…😔

[@marthaaleo22]

@@DonnaKatoArt I think she passed in the 2010s. She was into her 90’s by then. Loving your videos BTW.

[@gillianwiseman3518]

I have found that if you dip a fingertip in liquid clay softener you can stroke the hard cut edge away.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Good tip, Gillian! Yes!😊❤️

[@ChristelJensen]

Lovely tutorial as always 🥰 Your voice actually reminds me of Meryl Streep’s voice 😅

[@DonnaKatoArt]

That is so nice, I will happily sound like Meryl Streep! 😊❤️

[@Artstuff4u2]

Is there a tutorial for the hollow bracelet? I looked through your videos but I didn't see one but maybe I missed it. I just love your work and love the way you teach.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

It’s coming! It would be here but my internet wasn’t cooperating..boooo! 😔

[@domimassou5457]

Very beautifull work 👏

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Thank you!😊❤️

[@bees5461]

What a great tutorial. I want to make some of these now. Thank you so much for your thorough demonstration. I would probably make that shape a centerpiece for a necklace that has additional smaller shapes using the same colors. I love your color mixes, they look so good.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Ysy!😊❤️

[@daniellern]

Hi Donna, I love your videos. They are so calming. Can you please explain how you cure something. I am very new to polymer clay crafts. Thank you!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Hi Danielle! Okay, curing. First of all, you can cure in your home oven. In the past, you couldn't but with the reformulation of clays, you can. Each clay cures at its recommended temperature and time. Some people pre heat. I just shove my clay in a cold oven (I know my oven reaches temp in about 7 minutes) so I add time to that. At its simplest, you'll be curing something once - you follow the package instructions. Know that you can cure multiple times. As you work, you will discover how your oven works and what to expect. Have ceramic tiles to cure flat things on and when you can work on them and cure on them so you don't ruin something moving it around. If you're curing something round or rounded, place it in a bed of baking soda to support it. Those are the basics, my friend. You'll be frustrated by it as we all are so just accept that you will be! Cheers, D

[@avondahightower5965]

😎 Love this

[@user-pe8cu1vs6d]

Will you be offering a hollow bangle tutorial- the rainbow tractor tire class? I am really excited about that class and am wondering if you will be uploading the class here on your channel or if I need to purchase it? Would you let me know please, Donna? Thank you in advance...looking forward so much to making that hollow bangle!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Hi! You know I put it up on the Member’s Classroom. Students join and get all the classes I post. Check it out, you might want to come along! I hadn’t thought about selling classes separately but will think about it! Cheers! D kzbin.info/door/eRlb3K2k-_b1QAGYDuW1IQjoin

[@user-pe8cu1vs6d]

@@DonnaKatoArt Thank you, I´ll look into the member´s classroom.

[@user-pe8cu1vs6d]

@@DonnaKatoArt Do I need a particular level in the membership to be able to access the videosand tutorials? I see that there are different levels and payment plans.With a minimum payment plan would I be able to learn the bangle bracelet tutorial?It is the one I want most to learn at this moment. Thank you again Donna. Susana

[@evesmith2218]

I adore this shape! Make a great pin or a focal on a choker?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I think Pendant is the winner! I want to make more and make some longer ones! 😊❤️🎉

[@jodinicholas890]

I have a place this piece could go. I love it! I would wear it often as a pendant because it goes with so many things. It would be awesome to have something made by my favorite artist...a Kato clay masterpiece. If you have any plans to sell it, please contact me. Thank you for all your videos. I love your tips and tricks. I started working with clay so many years ago, but don't have as much time to indulge in my hobby as I would like. Elementary teaching keeps me busy. 😂

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Jodi! Email me! [e-mail]. You’re an el ed teacher - I love that. The little ones are getting a great start’ hugs, D😊❤️

[@Artstuff4u2]

Beautiful! How thick is your clay veneer?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

You know, I think it was through the 2nd or third setting of my machine…sorry I didn’t say!😊❤️

[@pilihbukukamu]

❤❤❤❤

[@Lyn4817]

I've noticed that many on YT don't appear to vent their pieces when required or they forget to show it, which isn't very helpful for those using a video as a tutorial. I wonder how many have become frustrated and lost to the the craft over this extremely simple step. One video I asked if she had vented her piece or not. She hadn't as she forgot too but it appeared to turn out fine. In hind sight I wonder if she'd had a flop and had to keep retrying to do the piece. Or it may have been a case that she didn't realise that she'd actually didn't seal the piece properly.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Interesting. You’re right, it’s a small but important step. I hope it helps!😊❤️

[@metterling1]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Don't forget to vent!!!!