DIY Butterflies - Polymer Clay Cane

[@TheBroodingTom]

Butterflies for everyone! Do you mind passing this video along to all your friends? because the more butterflies there are in this world, the more rainbows they shall fart. true story... seriously tho, I hope you enjoy this video.

[@ciz4cookies]

I can't wait to try this! Do you have a video on blending?

[@shawapotter8329]

the more they shall fart rainbows... YAYYYYY

[@janchambers9589]

Enjoyed this video. Just a beginner but very much like your tutorials.

[@zoek192]

Polymer Clay Artist Wow, absolutely awesome, I love it!! It looks spectacular...

[@annaleighjenkins7824]

+Polymer Clay Artist What an awesome video!!

[@kimbozarth2591]

Fabulous...most realistic butterfly I've ever seen. What a painstakingly beautiful process to get the blend over the whole wing instead of each piece. Brilliant! Thanks a bunch; I know the amount of time it took to edit this was immense.

[@CrazyAuntVal]

I don't know where to start, except to say: Bloody brilliant video! Using the little leftover bits on the bottom of the wings? Inspired! I just pinned this with the label, "Absolutely the best poly clay video on KZbin EVER!" Thank you SO much! I can't wait to get a chance to try this. Wonder if they'd notice if I didn't show up for work today?

[@TheBroodingTom]

+BL Raine Wow thank you so much!! omg thank you for sharing this, and for making my day.. And.. wait, what? No, you should go to work LOL or I dunno haha xD Seriously tho... I can't thank you enough!

[@CrazyAuntVal]

+Polymer Clay Artist Went to work, kind of had to - boss is out of town on holiday. She is totally amazing & she really needed/deserved a week away, so I was happy to fill in for her. OK, that and I need the extra $$'s for more clay to practice butterflies. ;D You are totally welcome. Thank you again for the inspiration. Just 1 request -- more videos!

[@nicolenewman5679]

Thank you! I have watched many cane tutorials but no one ever explains the steps this thoroughly. It is a beautiful design. I hope you continue to make tutorials. You are an excellent teacher.

[@eyesofashes5320]

I work with Polymer Clay and have an Etsy shop myself and often need these tutorials to learn new thins. But I must say out of all the tutorial videos out there, ya know the fancy dancy ones, I absolutely love yours. I love the fact that you leave in the small bits of knowledge and explain everything that you're doing. I had no idea what a "Skinner blend" was and I've worked with Polymer Clay for several months now >.> I know there is so much more to learn with this medium as well as many others. Thank you sir! :D

[@flutefun999]

Along with this being an awesome video (pause button and the "slow down" feature on all youtube videos aid in getting a better understanding of the process he went through), what I LOVED is how HONEST you were about how when you get to a certain point in cane making, one panics....no matter how experienced you are. The reducing part in particular....I love that you verbalized that. Cane making is never the exact same process twice, it requires flexibility, patience, the ability to keep in mind the end result and the willingness to risk doing things that MAY not work in the end. But when it does......ohhhhh YES! Thank you for this video!

[@ariaugust4912]

You seem so sweet and down to earth, instructions were clear and made me feel like this beautiful complicated technique is manageable!

[@poonammishra7478]

I really liked your idea of one skinner blend and then making parts out of it, make perfect sense. Thank you

[@TheBroodingTom]

Poonam Mishra I'm glad you enjoyed this approach to making a wing, and thank YOU for commenting I really appreciate it!

[@kellyherbold593]

I love the different/unique tools you use. Like a smaller, more usable box cutter.

[@sydneybahs6223]

I really enjoy working with polymer clay and recently I was baking cookies in tubes and wondered if the cane application would work for cookie dough so I used this video to make butterfly wing cookies I made a whole tube I can freeze and bake whenever I want. They actually turned out really pretty just butter cookie dough slightly modified and food dye. Thanks for this tutorial!!!

[@poornimar241]

God..... is this tutorial real.... hats off to u... mindblowing ..u got a real gift from god...keep it up...!!!!

[@heyalicia2551]

Thank you! Love this technique! Much more sculptural than other techniques! Great inspiration and it turned out beautifully!

[@pamclark6562]

I am new to polymer clay, although one of my daughters is quite good with it. I am a bit intimidated with the process you showed and grateful for the different angles and explanations you gave.

[@holy13moly42]

This makes so much sense now. I have watched many video's but either they stop with the beads, or get the different shades blended in and stop. For a newbie I want to see what happens step by step all the way to making a butterfly in this case. Very interesting and of course I love butterflies. Your video was excellent.

[@dominofalling2038]

The colour graduation effect and contrast with the black gives a totally gorgeous Tiffany glass effect. Thank you Tom for making this brilliant tutorial. I adore butterflies and am looking forward to trying this technique (with some trepidation) and making lovely jewellery pieces... fingers crossed. I will be watching all your other tutorials as you are a very talented artist and teacher with great ideas. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge.

[@allilav1265]

wow im new to polymer clay and have not done any canes yet but watch alot to learn and wowee this just blew my mind!! just amazing!!!

[@paulineking8484]

Thank you I am just starting some clay projects and I hadn't considered making a block of repeating colour , your video was very informative

[@Lyn4817]

Beautiful result for all the time consuming hard work. I can never understand people who say they are bored when there is so much for us too do now days

[@karat9226]

For some reason the cane thing just blows my mind. and being able to thin something to make it tiny but exactly the same as the bigger image u had before. :ooo

[@gingerr8015]

The making an outline for the butterfly was a good idea

[@westausbel3018]

Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow!!!! I’ve watch some amazing tutorials but this blew me away. So impressive. Thank you for sharing your technique. Definitely one I’d love to make but Wow, challenge.

[@MegaPraiseHim]

Beautiful butterfly, great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@balancingpoint1871]

You have created an awesome introduction to polymer, with a finished product worth learning all these techniques. Your editing technique is REALLY appreciated, for my students who, like me, that think, or want to, in 3D. Of course, wanting more butterflies in the world is a goal we share.....THANKS!!!!

[@shw8179]

This is about the most thorough and most introspective account of (your) process. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about working with the flow. Thank yo for letting us in!

[@TheBroodingTom]

Sandra Wiatrowski You're welcome! I really did put a lot into this one and it's been getting 20+ views an hour for a week now! It's getting shared a lot and who knows it could go viral....!? I can keep dreaming lol! At any rate I couldn't be any happier with the response I got from both my fanbase and the general YT community. It's truly a pleasure! :D Now I should do it again but this time in 4K :D

[@countessmeghan]

This is incredible, and I can't wait to try it! I'm just a beginner, so that may be a while...but it's something to look forward to!

[@Sky-db4dj]

Your not a beginner anymore

[@yamlwoz]

That was incredible. I usually have a tutorial going on one monitor while I'm working on another, but this had me mesmerised and I never took my eyes off you. Your instructions are so clear. Keep up the great work!

[@timeenuf4200]

Great videography. Wonderful lesson and so very inspirational. Thinking I could use this for garden decorations also.

[@IrinaIvanitskaya]

What a great cane! :) Very beautiful butterfly will get! A wonderful lesson!

[@TheBroodingTom]

Irina Ivanitskaya Thank you I appreciate it!

[@peggyweber688]

Most definitely the best butterfly wing I’ve found on KZbin

[@mivc17]

You are an artist, those butterflies are amazing.Thanks for share

[@naturallygifted2002]

Pure genius, patience, and Passion in your work.

[@juliaforgot1690]

This is the most effective tutorial I've seen. As a perfectionist, having every step explained so well is very much appreciated. Great job!

[@daneekaplan4284]

simply gorgeous. I don't even do clay but watching your gorgeous work is inspiring for my mixed media work.

[@micahhirsch4257]

I think somebody would be interested in buying these videos .. They look so professional !!! You the man

[@TheBroodingTom]

Micah Hirsch Thanks I appreciate the feedback!! It's crazy reading that cause actually in the future I plan on having extended versions of certain projects that could be purchased as a ad free download for maybe $1.99 or something lol Of course there would always be a shorter free versions here on youtube... it's just an idea I been thinking about for some time now.

[@phreectube]

THANK YOU!! i've seen so many clay videos, canes and otherwise, and this is the first in a very long time that i've finished and ENJOYED!! i especially appreciate that you show your processes, and leave a link for the blend - that is time-consuming, so i appreciate not having to skip through that bit, and can go back for it later, lol!! my best friend does a lot of pc and would LOVE to see your stuff, so i will be sharing...BEST WISHES TO YOU, SIR; THANK YOU, AGAIN!!

[@dianenunley6037]

That little bit of gold is a fabulous touch!

[@missmix48]

I loved this video. I made some Monarch butterfly wings a few years ago and now I only have one wing left because everyone that saw them wanted one.

[@CowgirlEm]

Literally just found this video and I am amazed!!! The patience you must have! It looks absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your talent ❤️

[@TheBroodingTom]

Thank you! And I'm glad you found this video too! ...when I get my colored Cosclay this February I plan on making more cane work similar to this, just a heads up. :D

[@briannacooper8381]

Excellently portrayed! Bravo! Thanks! I'm gonna try it out tonight.

[@catherineguest1729]

Great video. I love that you voice over all of your thoughts, errors, and methods as the video goes through. Super helpful for all types of polymer clay projects. Thank you

[@virayuliasari2139]

seems like a lot of effort and takes time to make, but i love it, just beautiful

[@lilknapsack1880]

Wow! I just found you and am bingggge watching your videos. I’m new to polymer clay, I was thinking about opening up an Etsy shop for like succulent and air plant arrangements because I used them for my wedding. Anyway, I got into polymer clay trying to make hair pieces that were more light weight. I am SO intrigued and I love your channel! Also I love the way you talk you seem so down to earth. Thanks for this knowledge!!

[@sandydeas9606]

This video is AWESOME!! I saw a necklace of butterfly wings and you have helped me to believe I might be able to recreate it.

[@amandasullivan4548]

This was a great video for me. I love butterflies and working with clay. This butterfly cane is beautiful.

[@paigesheppard5030]

I love the tip to make the symmetrical butterfly I’ve been having trouble with this for years never able to make the wings the same! Thank you 🦋

[@juliesaling5390]

Great video!!! I've made several butterfly canes and i'm headed straight to the clay room to make this beautiful cane. Looking forward to more lessons from you. I know you put a lot of work into it and i want to thank you!

[@alexdwight6299]

wow! my mom is doing this for ages and i didnt knew it would be this hard! this is so beautiful!! I hope i can send you my works!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Brilliant! I love the distributed skinner blend, and so glad you explained how to reduce an irregular shape. Beautiful wings! Thank you!

[@TheBroodingTom]

mbajhi Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@violet769]

This was THE BEST!!! And both angles were good!!!!! Thank you!!! Finally, I feel comfortable making butterfly canes!

[@sandiv6145]

Your clear video has given my the impetus to create my own butterfly wings. Thanks to your great instruction, I think I can do it!! Thank you so much.

[@animerlon]

Good job with the cane & the tutorial. My first video of yours. I really liked the review of still shots at the end. Helps to reinforce the process. Nice touch.

[@Elly_sam]

You did great, I love how honest you were throughout the whole video. 👍

[@Angel-hp4eq]

so glad that I saw this video, want to try this.. great information, would love to see longer videos, as I enjoy working and watching the videos while I work

[@emmaemma9211]

you're so right! i hate the reducing part because i always ruin my clays 🤣 but you did it!!!! so cool!!

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

This is by far the best butterfly wing tutorial on KZbin!! Thanks!!

[@mctron22rd]

You make It look so easy! Your butterflies are so beautiful!

[@beetruth8790]

Your an amazing artist,this is the best butterfly Ive seen anyone make yet,I just love it it looks like it will just fly away...

[@arb7733]

This is fantastic! Beautiful! So satisfying seeing you slice off the magnificent cane.

[@TheBroodingTom]

Thanks I'm glad you liked it.

[@janaistrop9938]

Enjoyed it thoroughly, you made it look easy. Thanks!

[@melanielisk987]

This is hands down the best process video I have seen while learning to do new crafts. Thank you so much for an AWESOME tutorial! I worked along side of your steps and absolutely loved making it !

[@TheBroodingTom]

You are so welcome!! That is awesome to hear!

[@creativedad1217]

Ive watched tons video over the past year and a half this is brilliant, the best yet fair play

[@enchantingelements9843]

Although this was made 3 years ago, I just wanted you to know it was super helpful to me as a newbie to PC. Thanks, nicely done with attention to detail. Much appreciated! Best Regards, Cheryl

[@kelwrg]

Wonderful instructions, I'm new to this and can't wait till I feel comfortable enough to try this.

[@BillyPittman522]

You are awesome, a true definition of an artist.

[@debfinleyhoag3526]

These are absolutely gorgeous - you are such an artist!

[@TheBroodingTom]

Hey thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment.. I'm just now returning to KZbin and and haven't received a comment in 9 days which is not normal at all. So not only do I appreciate the kindness but also for reassuring nothing is broken here. Thanks again!

[@myartfulgifts]

You did such a thorough and incredible tutorial! Thank you so much for your time and providing all the detail of the steps you took in creating this beautiful butterfly.

[@TheBroodingTom]

Linda Hall Thank you so much!

[@hazelparr8461]

Wow! I'm not a 3d artist I'm actually a paper crafter and needle felted but I love colour and found this video fascinating so thank you xx

[@allisongrey483]

this video was super helpful to watch, i love that you made everything super clear eg reasons why you’re doing things and how and how you thought of it, amazing amazing thank you

[@Julia-qf8eh]

Wonderful tutorial. Beautiful butterfly wings. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@GrattedCarrot]

Looking him cutting the clay is so satisfying

[@denisettm4958]

Excellent! Well thought out. Thank you for sharing.

[@marionmathews9852]

Incredible tutorial with amazing result. So beautiful!

[@PuppyLoveCreations]

Love this butterfly. Excellent job, beautiful. I'm saving this video. Thank You so very much.

[@bigfoot8778]

I enjoyed your video. It gives a very good guide for us new clay artist to follow. I am not ready for canes yet since I am very new to this. But when I do, I am going to refer back this video.

[@Janeyandpaul1]

Wow thanks so much for taking the time to film, I'm just thinking of taking this up as a hobby and was blown away by your skills & confidence 👍

[@Clayfairyceramics]

Beautiful work loved the video didnt even know you can do something like this, very inspiring

[@theresadaigle6588]

Polymer Clay Artist this is so incredible. I'm just a beginner. I would love to try doing it but I will have to wait till I'm much more advanced before I try. I love butterflies, have lots around my yard, last year I saw a iridescent blue one, but with like a skimmer white not black. Most beautiful one I have ever seen, some day hope to make one. Thanks you very much.

[@flyphoenix22]

I love butterflies! The little wings in the beginning would make a nice pair of earrings! :D

[@TheBroodingTom]

flyphoenix22 omg.....! You're a genius! Thank you so much LOL! wow I could make 100 sets with that cane I bet

[@flyphoenix22]

That would be awesome if you did, I would buy them!

[@johng0908]

A left handed crafter,of course I had to subscribe. Thanks for posting the videos.

[@kerrylamb682]

Love this video! I was wondering how some of the more complex cains were made and now I have a technique to play with. Thank you!

[@ArtisticHobo-TanyaMcAlexander]

This is an awesome tutorial, thank you. Its making some of this so much easier and less scary for me to maybe start polymer clay like I want to...I dont know why I think its so hard when I know how to do ceramic clay building and thats got complicated techniques I have to follow...lol. Anyway thank you for simplifying this so that I can make these butterflies...they are so so pretty.

[@cherylb1025]

Loved your video. Great explanation and description.

[@nicolastratford10]

That was an astounding process to watch! I haven't yet started making my own polymer clay creations; no time! But I collect beautiful examples of it on Pinterest and share on Facebook, too. This tutorial gets top marks!

[@LoriGreen623]

I am on the 3rd time watching this video. Just got my clay today. It's the best butterfly video on youtube. Thank you.

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Lori Green Are you serious? Your words are very kind and make me want to start another cane. And thank you for helping the video like that it means alot.

[@havanac79]

Excellent video! Love all the details you gave!

[@hkreations5108]

I am no where as good as you! This will be an extreme test of my patience. Maybe one day.....

[@illustriouschin]

those butterflies look good as hell

[@TheBroodingTom]

Gordon Chin lol thank you!

[@zendayasshow7294]

I'm just shocked , you are an amazing artist I just started out with clay and I'm fascinated by Canes I'm going to attempt one tomorrow. I will be sure to make a video

[@rubygurlcreative9776]

Excellent tutorial! Detailed efficiently and, definitely effectively explained. Your vocal descriptions are clear and covers everything!. is probably one of the best tutus I've seen.. Oh, BTW, exquisite results!

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

I have to first off say Im a beginner I have not yet even opened my clay. Second this was an amazing video but far from where I am at the moment. Your butterfly turned out so beautiful, I love butterflies, they are my favorite. I will try this in the future, way future Im sure. YOUR video was very informative and well just very well explained. Thank you so much.

[@sheriberi1220]

Absolutely beautiful! I have never commented on a tutorial before, and I have watched many, but your's is wonderful. The butterfly is beautiful and the instructions are great. Please keep posting more.

[@dikdebruijn5101]

Super tutorial! Thank you very much for posting this.

[@D_i_a_m]

C'est absolument magnifique !!!! Quel travail de patience pour un résultat wow wow wow ^^

[@cataylor131]

Excellent video. Very clear and enjoyable to watch. It is magical how that butterfly emerges and looks so beautiful from all those smaller pieces. i am new to polymer clay; i haven't made anything yet as I want to observe and learn the skills and terms like 'skinner blend', cane, mokume garne. Your video is inspirational I have a way to go before I can do something that good but I look forward to the journey.

[@ruthkiley6292]

Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us! You are amazing!

[@kbee462]

Gorgeous work and very well explained.

[@mailied2389]

I have been watching butterfly videos for the past week gathering inspiration. Yours is the best one I've seen! Easy to follow & beautifully designed. Thanks for helping me with my project!

[@TheBroodingTom]

I'm very glad this could help, thank you that's a huge complement!

[@ArtVlog]

I applaude to your patience, Great video, great butterfly and great explaination. you're SO good

[@extremelyhappysimmer]

Wow... this was impressive! You truly are an artist. As i continue to work with polymer clay, i hope to one day achieve the same level of skill as you.

[@iamsuzieque]

Thank you for this video, it was great to watch. The butterfly was beautiful.