Blurred Geometric Cane in Polymer Clay with Fiona Abel-Smith

In this video tutorial, I take you through all the steps you need to create this fun and simple cane using a Skinner Blend. Choose whichever colours you like, and choose how you want the finished cane to look. If you watch through to the end I show you how to slice your cane and use the slices as a veneer, with lots of tips along the way.
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Thank you for watching.

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

Your an awesome teacher!! Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww thanks so much Rhonda :)

[@MichelleJ1822]

I have a measuring grid on my piece of glass that I use when working with polymer clay and it’s so helpful! These canes are beautiful. I’ve only tried a couple of times and was not successful. You sure make it look easy.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

My first few canes when I was starting out were a mess, but we all improve as we go, so don't be too hard on yourself. Just relax, enjoy the clay, but above all, have fun.🙂

[@grittykitty50]

I wish I could like this tutorial more than once. I am revisiting it, and while I am not a caner, the instructions are so clear and offered with such encouragement that I will attempt this at some point. But the greatest pleasure is seeing things I did not see before and finding tips that maybe weren't relevant two years ago, but are now GOLD! As my skill set increases, I find that Fiona's tutorials are a treasure trove of information that enable you to take your creations from, "Meh" to "Marvelous". Thank you, Fiona for all you do.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

What a wonderful way to start my day seeing your kind comment. Thank you so much, and I am so glad I am able to help a little in your polymer journey :)

[@grittykitty50]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You are a TREMENDOUS instructor: with your help I made my first kaleidoscope cane. I subscribed within the first few minutes of watching my first of your tutorials because you said something so simple, yet valuable that I knew you would be a continuing source of information and support. My "boyfriend" likes you too. He got really excited while watching one of your kaleidoscope tutorials and I'm hoping to get him addicted to clay.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@grittykitty50 Ohhh yes, we have to spread the addiction, that's only fair ;) take care and stay safe xx

[@MichelleJ1822]

I like that grid showing the dimensions of the pasta machine. Well, the width. I made a skinner blend for the first time a couple of days ago and it was a bit too big so I had to cut some off on the edges.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes the grid is always helpful, but of course you can also gently 'concertina' the clay so that it fits inside whatever sized pasta machine you are using. Sounds like you are having fun though 🙂

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

Your works are aways so beautiful and coloful! Thank you so much for making my night. I love your imagination and your ability to create. 💛💙💚💜👍😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

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

[@ArtbyAnnaCL]

This is so lovely! How is this not one of the most watched videos on here! Love it, thank you for sharing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Anna, what a lovely thing to say :) Feel free to spread the word. ;)

[@niharikaR2]

Love your work. Very creative and different

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@jaderatliff179]

I wasn't sold on this pattern at first but the video is almost over and now I love it!! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks Jade :)

[@beverlypiper5272]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Beverly :)

[@jillcurran1749]

From one who is not a caner, your tutorial has made me keen to have a go !! You have explained it so clearly and thank you for sharing!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Jill :)

[@joyceparkes2678]

Fiona you always make caning so cool and doable.. this one is a humdinger just love it💖💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Joyce :)

[@micheletobler-sutter7361]

Love the fact your not going so fast as to miss a detail!!! Fabulous tute!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Michele :)

[@galady8632]

Lovely indeed!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@valerie5315]

Fabulous tutorial and so perfect !❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Valerie :)

[@Cindylee29]

Such a pretty cane!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks Cindy :)

[@sandrasbeadinghearttreasures]

Love this...can’t wait to give it a try. Thank you for showing us how to do this.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Sandra :)

[@krithikaramaswamy6731]

So beautiful and explained so well! Thank you for sharing the pdf. xx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Krithika, so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@janecox7410]

Excellent tutorial, Fiona - thanks for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Jane :)

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

Really wonderful tutorial, Fiona. Thank you! I love the effect of the extra white you add to your Skinner blend ... very nice! And your instructions are so clear and thorough, and they instill confidence. Beautiful cane!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Eileen :)

[@lizziatbizzizizzi5804]

Brilliant project!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Lizzi :)

[@EnlightenedFlamingo]

Loving your videos! You might just be building my confidence to actually, finally try caning! Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Amy's Claythings That's wonderful to hear, thank you so much. 😊

[@MultiJewelryLady]

A great tutorial, explained very well, make me feel comfortable at attempting to make a cane of this sort. Thank you so much for sharing!!!!😊😊😊😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Dorothy :)

[@polymerclayuk1131]

Absolutely amazing how easy you make this all look. I may try to do this before we next meet and show you my results. Love your work as always xxx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Shelley, and yes, I would love to see some of your results :)

[@marionmathews9852]

This is a fabulous cane and yet you make everything look so easy to do. I’m definitely going to try this. TFS.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Marion :)

[@claygirl6133]

Love your videos, keep up the great work!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Monica :)

[@VicToria-sd1dn]

Indeed you are a professional. This is an advanced technique 👍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Vic :)

[@porkchop0711]

I love it I'm going to try it

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Dianna :)

[@anitadavidson1249]

As usual, despite being such a complete newbie to both clay and most especially canes, I found I was able to follow your clear steps easily. If I attempt this, I shall have you right in front of me, as well as the printed off PDF from your website (belt and braces!) and give it my best shot! Thank you for being so careful not to miss steps, and to emphasise the steps that make all the difference. xx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Anita. :)

[@rosalbani]

Merci pour cette vidéo très instructive : cela donne vraiment envie de se lancer !

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci Rosabani, Vous êtes les bienvenus, certainement lui donner un aller :)

[@margaretmathis4775]

Amazing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Margaret :)

[@polymerclayinspired7248]

Very informative tutorial thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Janet :)

[@melissaphillis7247]

Incredible

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Melissa :)

[@nancybisogno118]

Lovely

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Nancy :)

[@elisabethquesne1030]

Merciiiiiiiiiii beaucoup pour le partage 🌈🥀 c est superbe 🥀

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

merci beaucoup Elisabeth :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW Amazing! Your Awesome its Beautiful!!! Really enjoying your video's, Thank you for sharing!!! Hugs Liz...

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Liz :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals your very welcome ! I am learning so much from you so thank you to you!! ❤️

[@ohlacoquette]

*J’adore 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🤩👌🏽🤗*

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci :)

[@kristibbradshaw]

👍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@winnenarang7729]

❤️❤️❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :)

[@lydiaa448]

Your work is amazing and helped me understand a lot, thank you. Can you tell me what kind of pasta machine you use?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Lydia. I get asked this many times, so I have this stock answer which I give, so I hope that helps :) The pasta machine I use is an Atlas machine, at home I use the 180 (a wider machine) and when travelling or on workshops, I use the 150. I have always used the Atlas machines and I find them very good for Polymer Clay. However, there are other very good makes, such as the Imperia machines, and of course those made specifically for use with Polymer Clay. Ginger Davis Allman, from The Blue Bottle Tree has a number of articles on Pasta Machines - thebluebottletree.com/?s=pasta+machines which may prove helpful in choosing a machine. Here is a link to an Atlas machine, (for reference only, as obviously there are many other places both online, and in stores where they can be found), and it is worth searching around till you can find a good deal on one. I hope that is of some help. www.amazon.com/Marcato-8320-Machine-Cutter-Instructions/dp/B0009U5OSO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BPH5K7P26RQT&keywords=atlas+pasta+machine&qid=1556786279&s=gateway&sprefix=atlas+pasta+machine%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-3

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

I love listening to you. I’m new to this and am learning so much from you. I would really like more beginner videos. Have you made many? Also as you are in the U.K. it would be wonderful if you could advise how you store the PC. The foreign tutors are lovely but use things we cannot get hold of. Many thanks.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Linda. I don't have 'beginner' videos as such, as I hope that most beginners and more experienced clayers alike can use the videos I do? Make sure as a beginner you are not being too critical of what you are making, we all start out with items we think are not as good as we hoped, but it is the old adage that practice makes perfect, and also that we are our own worst critics. As to the storage etc. yes, I use the paper craft plastic boxes to store my canes and clay in - you know the A4, A5 Peel off type boxes that the card crafters use. Are you a member of the British Polymer Clay Guild? They have a website - www.bpcg.org.uk/ and a Facebook page for members where this sort of question can be covered in detail, and you'll get lots of other interesting info on what to buy when etc, when people post questions on the page. I hope that has been of some help :)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals amazing thank you 😊 I had heard of the guild but not sure of its benefits other than you have explained so I’ll have to do more research. I hope to get to the NEC next year if there is an event so I will keep a look out. Can’t come this year as just helped pay for my daughters wedding 😂 thank you so much for your reply. Most kind of you to take the time 🤗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@DerekDogsforSentience You're very welcome, don't forget to come and say 'hi' if you get to our stand at the NEC ;) xx

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Will do ! ☺️

[@debrasouther9800]

How do you keep your canes from distorting when you cut them?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

A mixture of a good sharp blade, and simply practice. Knowing exactly how much pressure you need to apply to get a good clean cut. All the clays cut slightly differently too, so you need to change what you do for each clay brand. If you can put the cane to one side for an hour or so, to rest it, that normally helps too. I have cut so many slices now, that it becomes second nature. I think people often underestimate how much repetition of the same action over and over again, means that we become more skilled. I wish there was some magic short cut, but I don't think there is. I hope that has been of some help? Thank you for your comment.

[@lisawaitt7086]

The link isn't working. Have you moved the site?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much for the heads up Lisa, I have just re-done the link, it seems to be working okay now :)