Decorative Links Necklace and Wall Hanging Findings in Polymer Clay.

You get 2 for 1 in this quick and easy tutorial. The same links, which take just minutes to make, can be used in multiple ways to create jewellery, or to give 8 different hanging angles for your wall decorations. You can decorate them any way you wish. I have used polymer clay cane slices from my Petal Cane video (link below), then added some crystal bling.
So, make as many or few as you like, but sit back, relax as I show you how to make these easy links.
My Fantasy Butterfly Wing Cane Tutorial on Etsy is here - www.etsy.com/uk/listing/82286... For those of you who have already bought it, I hope you like this tutorial showing how to turn them into wall hangings.
The Petal Cane with Inset Detail is here - • Polymer Clay Petal Can...
Here is the link to Conditioning Polymer Clay - • Conditioning Polymer C...
The Cutter sets from PCUK Tools can be found here - www.etsy.com/uk/listing/82566...
The Clay Bead Pins can be found here - createalong.com/collections/n...
I get the 3.5 or 4mm Glass Chatons, and all the other jewellery finding pieces from Spellbound Beads. The Chatons can be found here - www.spellboundbead.co.uk/s/Cha...
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 and Instagram. / fionaabelsmith.artist
I also have a number of Polymer Clay Tutorials to buy, both in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PolyOrig... where I have more tutorials in a PDF format, and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.thinkific.com/co...
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and is available from the KZbin Free Audio Library.
Thank you so much for watching.

[@kathleenbandera7499]

Such amazing work and you are so generous with your talent! Thank you for not charging and being willing to teach others. Sharing your gift makes you a very special person. God Bless you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Kathleen, I do of course have some tutorials that are for sale ;) But I love to do these free ones too, so that people can enjoy experimenting with polymer clay :)

[@221b-Maker-Street]

I'm now picturing you like a mad scientist, in the dead of night in your 'laboratory' at the foot of the garden - mysterious flashes of light emanating as you test all your hypotheses! 😂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

ha ha, oh my goodness that made me laugh, if only !! thanks so much :)

[@jewelrylane1032]

You are such a gift to youtube and especially to the polymer clay community. (And doubtless to the world in general!) Your work is not only gorgeous it's functional and timeless. Also I'm sure your insomnia probably doesn't work well for you sometimes but those of us that love your work sure reap the benefits! The butterflies and I thank you so much for sharing this brilliant idea. 🦋 ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Jewelry Lane, I really appreciate that :)

[@boa9535]

I like your mind, how you think things out.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Boa :)

[@EdiChiArt]

Thank you for sharing your invention. It solved several issues I had with my jewelry pieces AND gave me new ideas for other projects! You are fantastic.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, thanks so much Edina :)

[@clare9637]

Sometimes it's worth the sleepless night to come up with the right answer. Such a simple but effective idea. Your work is always inspiring. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Clare :)

[@jennylawson1980]

Fiona these are all very beautiful ideas and designs. I love them all butterflies🦋 mean a lot to me. Once again you have produced some absolutely stunning pieces. Thank you♥️♥️♥️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jen :)

[@donnadyer7040]

Thank you soooo much for sharing your incredible art work with us! Love all of your work!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you like them, thanks very much Donna 🙂

[@RosasUtopia]

Loved everything. Especially the butterflies ❤️❤️❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@leonanelson2444]

Fiona these are beautiful, thank you so much for sharing yet another wonderful idea

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are very welcome, thanks so much Leona :)

[@MakingLibtardsReeee]

Yay I woke up and saw a tutorial by Fiona. My day is off to a great start

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Cha Cha :)

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

What a genius idea!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Love from holland! 😘 🇳🇱

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much TheWiseMagpie :) Love from the UK :)

[@shellybeals2806]

Gorgeous, beautiful, love this 💗👏🏻💗👏🏻💗👏🏻 Thank you for sharing and being AMAZING 😊💗❣️🌹

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Shelly :)

[@dianemalcolm7118]

What an incredible idea, simple, but elegant. Thank you for sharing with us!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Diane :)

[@sarahnunns8263]

Absolutely lovely as always Fiona.Thank you. 👏🏼

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Sarah :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

I love your work and video's ,you explain verything so well you are a great teacher!!! Butterfly is beautiful and the nextlaces ! Thank you for sharing! Liz x

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Elizabeth :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You are very welcome! x

[@CrixJoki]

Brilliant idea to add the jump rings in like that! I really love that design 💜 :D Beautiful necklace and absolute stunning butterfly! :D 💜 Thank you for sharing, I really appreciate you for taking the time and all the effort you´ve put into making this for us :) 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much CrixJoki :)

[@MHarenArt]

Once again, a totally brilliant idea that is practical AND beautiful!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Maggie :)

[@hollytucker3332]

This video shows just how creative and intelligent you truly are! Thank you for sharing and giving so much to us. Your wisdom is appreciated my sister 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Holly :)

[@danahouse285]

What a clever Lady you are!Hi from New Zealand

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Dana, and Hi from the UK :)

[@susanchamblee2549]

Wow Fiona - that is just GENIUS...!!! So many possibilities!! Your butterflies are beautiful as is your necklace. You are an Artistic Wonder my lovely friend!! Please stay safe and healthy🥰

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Susan, you too, stay safe and healthy :)

[@Cindylee29]

Fiona, this is so clever! What a great idea!!😍♥️ And so many options! WOW!! Amazing!💜💜💜 Have a wonderful weekend!🥰

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank so much Cindylee :)

[@SALshaNoma]

That necklace is stunning. Beautiful work as always. I'd love to have a wall with your butterflies on it.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much SALshaNoma :)

[@joyceparkes2678]

Wonderful Fiona.. genius idea to use the jump rings..😻

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Joyce :)

[@eddiejones5620]

Love all your tutorials, and what a beautiful and practical way of hanging butterflies.Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Eddie :)

[@heatherlady9964]

Thank you Fiona for sharing a new Tutorial, that is a great idea!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Heather :)

[@reathawaddell3940]

Girl you are AMAZING...🌹

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@Kaycyd]

I LOVE this idea! Though I don't wear jewelry myself that doesn't prevent me from making some for those who do! I get a lot of ideas WHILE I sleep! LOL Beautiful work as always!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Kaycy, these are such fun to make, and so versatile. Not what I was planning at all when I was coming up with it, but hey, I was very happy with how it turned out. Glad I am not the only one who gets ideas at night, but while you sleep, now that is impressive :)

[@Kaycyd]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals I get stories that way as well from dreams. Not all dreams but the best ones! Even those these weren't exactly what you had in your minds eye, the accidents, are some times the best! As for clay creations, I'll be thinking about some of your ideas and then when I'm asleep I come up with my own creations and have to immediately sketch them out so I don't forget! Happy imagining when you can't sleep!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@Kaycyd Thank you, you too, both asleep and awake ;) :)

[@kristibbradshaw]

I love this one too.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad, thanks so much Kristi 🙂

[@CraigsOverijse]

So beautiful and I love your creativity

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@LadyLucie]

As always an amazing clear, helpful, motivating and extremely enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing your creative genius with us & making things so clear and easy to understand!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Luciefur TV :)

[@gatanegracreations]

Very clever! Thank you for sharing! ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Amy :)

[@eileenosullivan4748]

Stunning thank you Fiona

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thakns so much 🙂

[@jennierenzi8739]

Really creative as well as beautiful

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jennie :)

[@charlotte155]

Beautiful, thank you! 💗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Nina :)

[@susanjerrell9220]

How clever!! ❤❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Susan :)

[@RubaiyatA]

Beautiful thank you so much for the lesson

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@halilbalaban1056]

İ love your all works. ❤️🌹😘🌹😘🌹♥️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@halilbalaban1056]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals not at all my lady. ♥️🌹🌷😘🌷🌷🌹♥️

[@suejameson1517]

Wow!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@leewitte4580]

Fabulous! I love the evolution of the idea! Thank you for sharing that! How do you keep from cutting into the laminated grid sheet with your craft knife or your tissue knife?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Lee :) It just doesn't cut that badly unless I really slice down with the corner of the Tissue blade. Occasionally I have to chuck one away, but otherwise they just last a long time. Not sure how or why it works, it just does :)

[@tishsmiddy71]

🤟🏻❤️thank you 💋

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@CBear123able]

Hi Fiona, what is the largest size butterfly you can make using this process? Love your creativity 🥰

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Hi Claire, you can go as big as you like, but you'll need thicker slices of clay both for the top of the wings, and the underneath to be able to support the size - experiment and have fun :)

[@suzannedawson4120]

Gorgeous! Fiona, do you keep notes on his you create all your canes, so you can make them again at s later date?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Suzanne :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Not always Suzanne, usually if I look at a cane I can see how its done, and of course if it's a video one I can look at that ;) I usually keep notes if it's a brand new cane which is complicated, so that I can replicate it if necessary. I have never been a note taker or sketcher though, even when I paint I go straight in :)

[@badcat5667]

♥️‼️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :)

[@hazelblair6634]

Hello. i am totally confused as i have herd you can NOT use PVA glue to join wet clay to baked clay or in jewelry making at all with polymer clay. hope you don't mind me asking but i am trying to learn and when one says one thing etc etc etc. Thank you. x

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Hi Hazel, if you are going to re-bake your polymer clay then PVA can be a useful alternative if you do not have any liquid clay. bake and bond etc, and if you are a hobbyist making things quickly and easily for your own use. If you are planning on selling your pieces, or want to make more professional, longer lasting works, then use one of the liquid clays, bake and bond etc. When I first started, I wasn't sure if polymer was something I wanted to do much of, so didn't want to buy expensive liquid clays. I was told PVA glue would work, so I used it a lot, and it does work, just to give an extra little bond if you are joining unbaked clay to baked. I am very aware when I make my videos that some people will be seeing polymer clay for the first time, and I want people to be able to have a go using things they may have at home already. People are less likely to try a new hobby if they have to pay out for additional expensive items. I have used many brands of PVA glue that I have bought in the UK and Europe, and they have all worked fine. It is always possible of course that in different countries PVA glues have a different make up, and maybe they are not as good. So to summarise, always use liquid clays if you have some, but you can generally still do the techniques by using PVA glue, although it will not be quite as good or effective. I hope that makes sense and clarifies the situation? :)

[@hazelblair6634]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Thank you very much. i am on a tight budget so i will try PVA and if i continue with clay i will invest in the real thing. Please mention to beginners like myself. do NOT buy the cheap starter kits with no brand names they are sticky and a nightmare to work with. so a waist of money and could put you of trying the craft. as a beginner i went down this road and regret it now i have to start again and waited until i have the funds to buy the real thing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@hazelblair6634 Oh how frustrating Hazel, I hope you have more fun and real success once the new clay arrives :) It's why I always mention 'recognised brands of Polymer Clay' in my videos as there are a number of non branded clays on the market, and as I have never worked with them I cannot vouch for them, and have heard that some are not very good at all, while others apparently are okay. You must have had one of the not so good ones :( Fingers crossed all your experiences now will be good ones :)

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@SimplySassy59]

ohhhh my goodness, i LOVE LOVE LOVE butterflies! I just went to look at the tutorial on etsy and I'm worried....I moved back in March and the internet I have here SUCKS, no nice way to put it, I have to watch videos at 144 quality kind of sucky, usually with buffering. I'm scared I won't be able to download the pdf's being as many pages as they are. Can you tell me the size of that file before I buy them so I'll know if I can even get them to download? OMG, I want to try these soooo bad. I haven't been doing anything really with clay since moving, can't seem to find a decent toaster oven now, and my last one isn't sold anymore. They don't want to have stable temperatures anymore and nothing I do seems to keep from burning the clay. Just pulled out another new oven last night, made some beads and gee, ten minutes in they were burned to a crisp, and I even did the temperature check, as I found online, hour of checking temps every five minutes, all were perfect on the mark, stick that pan in, bam. I was so disappointed. Another oven back to the place of purchase. I don't have a house oven as I am renting a very small studio without a real kitchen.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh nooo, so sorry you are having such bad luck with the ovens, nothing worse than all your hard work spoiling when it is cured :( As to the tutorial, the main bits are of course Part 1 and 2 of the tutorial, they are the bits you will need. Part 1 is 9.94MB, part 2 is 9.71MB. I have no idea if that is too big or not. You will know I am sure. Thanks so much :)

[@SimplySassy59]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals it's not giagantic but will take a while i think to download depending how the net wants to act, gonna take my chances though, those are amazing :)) Thanks!!

[@SimplySassy59]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals oh my you were sending good thoughts or something, those downloaded fast!!! thanks so much, now to go look :) Oh I'm a happy camper tonight!

[@SimplySassy59]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals I have to say these tutorials are amazing! I just got thru reading thru them both, got a list of all the clays needed and total for all five designs as I'll be using Premo (It's what I have) and mixing colors to get what I want from the start, and that is a LOT of clay when you add it all up (roughly 32 oz I think I came up with lol). Now to dig out that big box of clay in the closet, I hope it's not all the way in the back on the bottom or I'll have to wait for help as I won't be able to reach it :( That will make me a sad camper, like I NEED to start this tonight or something lol. It's almost 2:30 am now as it is....but I'm a night owl anyway lol. My goal haha is to make all the designs before I cut into any, so I'll have time to get yet another darn toaster oven and test it before I bake any of these. Thank you again, these tutorials are very well written!!! I needed some butterflies in my life now :) Been a long summer.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@SimplySassy59 If you have any problems, let me know and I will try and sort something out for you :) Thanks so much :)

[@GabriellaCFerlito72]

How do you realize the butterfly??

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That is an Etsy, PDF Tutorial which you can buy here - www.etsy.com/uk/listing/822865669/fantasy-butterfly-wing-cane-tutorial? I did this video in part to thank all those people who had already bought it, and to show another way to use the butterfly designs as wall hangings :)