Fantastical Kaleidoscopes from Old Polymer Clay Canes

You can make the most fantastical kaleidoscope patterns from old/leftover bits of polymer clay canes, and I have been doing just that in a challenge I set myself to make 150 of them! See just how I do it in this video where I take you through the whole process from opening the box to finishing the veneer. So, sit back, relax, and watch the process unfold.
Oh, and I do talk a lot in this one - you have been warned 😉
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and Waterfall by Aakash Gandhi, both available from the KZbin Free Audio Library.
If you want to see me creating all 150 Fantastical Kaleidoscope Veneers over the next few months, then follow me on Facebook / fiona.abelsmith and Instagram. / fionaabelsmith.artist .
If you like my work, then please do have a look at my website, www.fionaabel-smith.co.uk/ .
I also have a number of Polymer Clay Tutorials to buy, (including how to make canes to use for Kaleidoscopes) in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PolyOrig... in a PDF format, and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.thinkific.com/co...
Here is the link to creating Skinner Blends - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
The Staggered Stencil Sets should be available from Polymer Clay UK’s Etsy store - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/UKPolyme...
An example of a stainless steel soap can be found here - www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-Stai...
CaneCaps, are from Tiny Pandora, and can be found here: tinypandora.com/products/cane... and if you are in the UK, then the Cane Savers can be found here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/UKPolyme...
Other videos of mine that you may enjoy watching are :
Polymer Clay Bowls with hexagon Designs - • Polymer Clay Bowls wit...
Polymer Clay Kaleidoscope Tutorial - • Polymer Clay Kaleidosc...
Hexagon box in polymer clay - • Polymer Clay Box Tutorial
Polymer Clay Coasters, with Caned Tiles, a Tutorial - • Polymer Clay Coasters ...
Peacock Petal Cane in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial. - • Peacock Petal Cane in ...
Polymer Clay Kaleidoscope Veneers Tutorial - • Polymer Clay Kaleidosc...
If you do not have a pasta machine you can roll the sheet of clay between two even stacks of playing cards. Setting 8/9 on my machine is 1 playing card thickness, setting 6/7 is 2 cards and setting 3 is 5 cards thickness.
Thank you so much for watching.

[@linnyt7]

I like the shorts you've posted on Facebook, but I love watching these full-length ones here in KZbin. It's so thrilling to see the canes come to life. Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much Lin :)

[@MoniqueAO888]

It's wonderful how a beautiful kaleidoscope-tile gets started with a wild bunch of almost dried-out canes...thanks for sharing !!! 🙂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you liked it, thanks very much Monique 🙂

[@msmsmarissa]

I watch all of your videos on Facebook, but I love that this is a longer video! I ADORE these canes, and your voice is so soothing to me. Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am very glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much Marissa 🙂

[@jennifermarlowe5336]

What an exceptional video Fiona! This kaleidoscope cane turned out so lovely-the colors are gorgeous and the pattern is just perfect! You obviously put so much time, work and care into making this and all of your videos. Your efforts are so appreciated!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you liked this and my other ones, thanks so much Jennifer 🙂

[@joyceengland8781]

I wish I had done this during the great clay shortage! I always need journal covers. So clever!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@nicolej5670]

WOW!!! That came out fantastic!!! I thought that I had a lot of canes and leftovers but nothing compared to your stash. What a great way to get those old canes used up and make room for new creations. 💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@sarahnunns8263]

Thank you Fiona, great video. I love all the kaleidoscopes you do.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad, thank you very much Sarah 🙂

[@dorotaniznik5728]

Thank you very much! I am looking very much forward to next ones, watching this one was a magical experience! Warm regards.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thak you so much Dorota 🙂

[@boa1793]

When I saw this I thought it would perfect for me. I’m just so excited. I’m not into the representative sculptures. The kaleidoscope canes absolutely wow me. Thanks! It’s even more exciting than I thought. 150 boxes! Maybe you should auction some of the boxes off and send them to the winners. Can I come over and just sit with them for a few days?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww, I love the thought of you sitting with the boxes 🙃😉Thanks so much, I am glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@wendymoyer782]

I would love to sit beside Fiona for a day, or a week, and just watch and learn! What an experience THAT would be!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@wendymoyer782 Awww, thank you so much Wendy 🙂

[@boa1793]

@@wendymoyer782, That is much like we get to do by watching her videos. She lets us sit in. She thinks she’s just giving instruction. We are experiencing her delight in creativity.

[@stacybjornson9962]

I was hoping you’d show us this longer presentation. Thank you, Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much Stacy 🙂

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

Yay! A tutorial from Fiona! Just what I needed on a cloudy dismal afternoon 💖 thank you Fiona! I’ll comment on how much I loved it after I view🤗🤩

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, I hope you like it, thanks so much 🙂

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

Absolutely beautiful! But 150 boxes😳?! Oh my! Your work room must be huge? I’m looking forward to watching all the video tutorials and I am especially looking forward to the filigree box - however I do love the pedestal bowl. It’s gorgeous. Have a wonderful weekend Fiona! Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814 Thanks so much - you too, have a great weekend 🙂

[@wendymoyer782]

I add my thanks to Fiona's to the person who suggested a video of the process! I always learn so much from a Fiona-Abel Smith video, and am excited to learn new tips and techniques. I have very much enjoyed the reels on Facebook; but nothing beats a nice detailed tutorial done by the Mistress of Clay, herself!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awwww, thank you so much Wendy, what a lovely compliment 🙂

[@ellievanessen7574]

Thanks so very much Fiona, this was fantastic!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thank you 🙂

[@aussiecraftcutters2024]

My gosh, girl, you have done it again..I just love 🎉your cane left overs

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Aww, thank you so much 🙂

[@PipPipS]

I always admire your patience of teaching all these techniques 🥰 and as usual i am drooling over your stash, your color choice and your kaleidoscope 🤤🤤🤤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww, thank you so much Pip 🙂

[@jennylawson1980]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Jennifer 🙂

[@estherschmidt2805]

This is really wonderful! The challenge that you have set yourself is MONUMENTAL! you are doing an amazing job! 👌💜💕💜💕

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Esther, I am really enjoying it. although it is a bit addictive, and not so good on my hands 😉🙂

[@kathyjones274]

You have a great eye for these things and I never have touched my old canes.think I'll give it a go

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much, have fun with yours 🙂

[@karenthomas2302]

What a fantastic idea , this turned out beautiful. Tfs

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad, thanks so much Karen 🙂

[@0LorreneBaumDavis0]

Thank you so much, Fiona. You are an amazing artist and instructor.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Lorrene, that is very kind of you to say 🙂

[@elizabethdavidson4188]

This is one of my favorites and I’ve seen all your videos and you are soooo talented! Can’t wait to see the next one

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww, thank you so much Elizabeth 🙂

[@evesmith2218]

Fabulous video, thanks so much! Just started to amalgamate some old canes, so you tips will be invaluable!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, so glad it might be useful 🙃 thanks Eve, and have fun doing yours 🙂

[@krisshotts5861]

I am so happy you made this one. I am going to try to do this!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Have fun, thanks so much Kris 🙂

[@leonanelson2444]

Beautiful, thank you Fiona

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Leona 🙂

[@DebbiMarie]

Awesome video. Thanks so very much ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much 🙂

[@carolewalker6913]

Fantastic! Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

you're welcome Carole, thanks so much 🙂

[@deniseparker6346]

Excellent! Thanks.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Denise 🙂

[@7hilladelphia]

If that's the stuff you then oven bake (?) I thought, if you make it on a silicon baking sheet then you won't have to transfer it. I'm getting interested because what you made is So Beautiful and gorgeous. Thanks for making this video tutorial. I'm so tempted 😊😊 I'm doing other crafts but if I ever take up clay, I've saved your video to my crafts playlist

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂 and yes, it oven bakes and many people do create things on the silicon sheets and bake them on that, so yes, perfect 🙃🙂

[@johnpaul3509]

Amazing 👏

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@leetzannaroyalla9068]

Wonderful!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Leetzanna 🙂

[@lindylittleton4183]

Just Excellent

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Lindy 🙂

[@barbkeith2697]

Oh, thank you for this. I have canes that are ancient. I will try this technique to revive them. I also bought a big block of Sculpey III (stupidly) eons ago. That stuff is STILL soft and unusable for canes. I wonder if I rolled out tiny snakes and added them to a cracking cane if that would work. We’ll see.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Glad it was helpful. Not sure about the sculpey III, as the cane will still reduce at the same slow rate, and the softer clay would just go into any cracks. I would definitley only try it on a cane that you weren't worried about should it go wrong, just to be on the safe side. 😉🙂

[@edwinleach4013]

Great one!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Edwin 🙂

[@cherryshrimp2359]

Beautiful work.💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Cherry 🙂

[@cherryshrimp2359]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Yw.💜

[@my93agestav]

Love this but i need an easyer rose cane with your good instruction

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you - what easier than the one I have already done on the make you own pens video ? 😉🙃🙂

[@jaimesmiles2818]

AMAZING!!!!!🤩🤯

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Jaime 🙂

[@judiedmundson2736]

Your amazing! 👍💕💕

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awwww, thank you so much Judi 🙂

[@Bozthecat]

Goals.

[@daisyfly6120]

These are beautiful! Looking forward to the filigree video!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Daisy, should be out in a couple of weeks 🙂

[@user-zn4dh4ms5e]

Fiona, thanks so much for all your tutorials! Can you tell me the size of your octagonal cutter that goes along with the 1" equallateral triangles you cut out? Thank you Cathy

[@user-zn4dh4ms5e]

Hexagon cutter I mean, sorry

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I have a set of hexagon shapes, that go from 1 cm up to 10 cm if that's what you mean ? I mention them in the details below the video, they are called Staggered Stencils, I hope that helps?