Big Top PolymerClay Earrings!

Big Top Earrings!
Hello Peeps, welcome!
My original intent was to make simple, fun earrings. Earrings that wouldn’t demand lots of products, but just basic stuff, clay, blade, ruler, deli paper. What I ended up making look like they belong at the Barnum and Bailey Circus! They make me laugh and I like to laugh.
Now, maybe different colors would be less funny and less Big Top-py? Probably. That Red and Yellow kind of scream peanuts and elephants and a midway where you never win that big old stuffed unicorn.
Anyway, I decided to go ahead and publish it. There are many things I shoot that never make it to you. After weighing the good, the bad and the silly, well, you know what I decided to do.
They're not elegant or upscale or museum style, they’re simply polyclay fun and I do hope you enjoy them!
Hugs, D
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[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

What amuses me is that in London 🇬🇧 where i live, men wear grey and black stripy suits to work. From now on, i will for ever picture them wearing clown shoes with their silly suits. 😂🥳

[@MelindaNorris-hd6ds]

I dislike clowns as well but those earrings are great

[@DorisGrey-y9b]

I don’t think anyone likes clowns, but I love your work. You remind me of myself-detailed. It’s the details that make the difference. You’re my favorite clay artist.

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

The _Cirque du Soleil_ shows are absolutely worth it. I saw them in Las Vegas. The show was ethereal and very impressive in terms of gymnastics and the storytelling was so creative. Donna, you’d love it!

[@kymmaraldo1365]

Agreed! We have been to Cirque du Soleil several times here in Melbourne, Aust. The latest show, Luzia we saw in April and it was spectacular! A waterfall on stage that reminded me of their Las Vegas arena. Have told my hubs that taking me there would be the only reason I'd go to Las Vegas.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I've seen a few, they are amazing! Love them!

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Oooh these earrings are so fun! Love them. We can do them in so many colours. Thanks Donna. You make Sundays so much nicer. ☀️ ❤

[@sanchapa5185]

Ok, new favorite quote: “I’d be proud to wear these to any circus”

[@DonnaKatoArt]

100%! Big hugs, D

[@solveigjansson8613]

Absolutely lovely - they make me smile ! Love you !

[@yrt66]

Those are fun! Also, you always could repackage your 25 lb of gold pins 😂 & sell them on your website. This way you would get rid of some clutter and somebody else could get a use out of them.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

that's a good idea - there are so many of them and not a single silver one...how about that! hugs, D

[@Allthingscrafty-u8n]

Thank u for another relaxing and fun video! Thank u for showing that u don’t have to be so anally perfect about your clay work bc when u become to much of a perfectionist it seems to suck all the joy out of the art! It’s funny that u think their circus themed! I’m an nurse and they remind me of wacky pills! 😂

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

Coulrophobia: fear of clowns. 😮 Thanks Donna ... I like to learn learn something new every day! Love listening to you chatter away as you work your magic.😊

[@sanchapa5185]

Yeah, I think mimes are more horrible than clowns, too - but I always have problems with pretentious, self absorbed people. I love the earrings, circus motifs are fun in a bottle!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Mimes - ugh. Of course, Albert Brooks doing a mime routine is the best! Big hugs, D

[@debbeechy]

Love these fun earrings. I had to laugh at the 25 pounds of gold eye pins. lol

[@DonnaKatoArt]

at least, Deb! hugs, D

[@grittykitty50]

I, myself, do not have a fear of clowns but a good friend does. She is intelligent, cultured and well-traveled. She would also come out on top of any bar fight, but show her a clown and she's out of there! I think that fear is so prevalent because as very young children, we recognize that something is NOT quite right with that human, but we don't know what it is. And we are taught not to ask questions about someone who seems to be deformed, so it's a few years before we realize that clowns wear make-up and costumes. BTW, polka dots are so retro and I love 'em too (along with stripes)!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

you know, for me, they're unpredictable and that makes me very nervous. Here's this person, who I cannot identify, acting out. And they're adults, acting like children. Never have liked them, my first impulse is always to turn around and leave! Hugs, D

[@Esoteric_Designs]

Love them. You make everything look so easy.

[@offairhead]

39:05 - yes smaller balls are always better than smaller shafts.

[@tanyanastasi243]

These are fun! . Great idea fot the 4th too, if one were to make them in patriotic colors... I love'em. ❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Yes! They'd be great! You can take that further and use star cutters instead of circles, too! Tata! Doink! Hugs, D

[@tanyanastasi243]

@@DonnaKatoArt Yes! Great idea. Doink!

[@cynthiakammann7368]

I only wear light-weight earrings, so thank you for showing how to make such adjustments❣️

[@donnachace-larson4795]

Thanks so much for the tutorial! I do not like clowns either, but the techniques your taught could be applied to other items and definitely different colors! That was very fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

scary...!

[@patriciamaynor3252]

Love what you do!

[@sallyransom1223]

These are so fun!! I love them...same birds and clowns need to stay the hell away from me hahaha I am so going to make these 💜💜 thanks D

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Maybe I need to make something that will repel clowns...hmmm. got to think of that. What are the natural enemies of the Clown? Hmmm...big hugs, D

[@jodinicholas890]

I learned a few tips. Thank you. I love the purple beads. The red and yellow reminded me of Ronald Mcdonald. 🤡

[@LindaEaston-wg5ce]

Life can be a circus so these earrings can be worn often!

[@ginacotter2768]

Hi Donna! Loving all of your classes. I live in Florida where we wear lots of bright colors, at some point would you teach another class making more earrings with lots of bright colors? I’m really bad with color so this would be super helpful. Thank you so so much for sharing your time and talent with us, I feel so lucky to have you as a teacher. Thanks, Gina

[@DonnaKatoArt]

You've got it, Gina! I will do that. Tropical! Big hugs, D

[@ginacotter2768]

Oh my gosh, I’m so excited! Thank you so much!💕

[@offairhead]

51:08 - just the tip

[@joyceparkes7551]

Delightful D ❤🙏🏽

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Thank you, Joyce! hugs, D

[@donnafischer4632]

Donna, I love everything that you show us. I love to hear you humming. It makes me feel the enjoyment you get from playing with the clay. Do you have a link for buying Kato Clay?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Hi Donna! Yes, my husband sells Kato Polyclay and if you buy the small bars, they're a deal! www.prairiecraft.com! Hugs, D

[@SelenesCreationsByTheSea]

These are just wonderful !!!. Yes i too have in ate fear of clowns they scare the bejesus out of me as well. Its actually got a name Coulrophobia (COOl-ruh-FOE-bee-uh) .

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I do not like them at all!!! Hugs, D

[@texasceechelle]

Thanks for the tutorial. If weight is an issue, I would hollow out a bit of the center, or build it on a rod? I like the color replacement.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I think it would be hard to maintain the shape that way. Would have to build it in halves first then after they are cured, join them, then cover them. Cheers! D

[@cynthiakammann7368]

Fun!!❣️

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I think they are but then...I think they're ugly...and then, I'm back to fun. They look good on! Hugs, D

[@tsoukamarc]

Extraordinary for sure!

[@ellishansen8115]

Hi Donna and thank you for sharing this video. Does your pasta machine start at 0?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Yes it does! I just bought one at a Habitat store and it starts at 1 and only goes to 7 (it's an old Atlas, I think!) Cheers, D

[@chrishodder5645]

Hi Donna, can you please tell me how you keep your polymer conditioned and stored? As I find when I condition my clay and store it in a plastic bag, when I come to use it I have to condition it again. Thank you Chris :). I love these earrings, I can see lots of potential with many colours. Cheers

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Okay, so, you have to re condition. It's not a one time process! It does get easier, Chris, trust me, it gets easier. Cheers, D

[@deniseosborne4045]

I know there’s a soul circus.

[@judystophel1904]

My husband walked in the room and said you could wear those in Circus Circus Casino in Las Vegas.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Mission Accomplished!!!! Big hugs, D

[@taniajhungary]

Hi Donna. When you say ‘deli paper’ do you mean wax paper? Love your videos honey 👍

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Hi, the paper I use is actually used to wrap sandwiches and is not wax paper. More like parchment!

[@patriciaabell9393]

Do you realize you're humming the parade March?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Patricia, it really turns into stream of consciousness - which can be scary..big hugs, D

[@tuxedopitbulls888]

I can't stand dolls especially the antique ones or ones that look real. I love everything about them earrings.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

I'm not fond of dolls, either, the ones that look like real babies freak me out! Hugs, D

[@cynthiakammann7368]

Sadly, circuses were not so good for the lions and elephants.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

You're right about that. Elephants are so intelligent, it was never right to use them that way. Lions, too, not the way such creatures were meant to live....big hugs, D