Faux Ceramic Sea Turtle With Lucy Clay Glassymer Surface Treatment DIY Liquid Polymer Clay Tutorial

This polymer clay Sea Turtle is really a lot of fun to create! I love the end result as it looks just like ceramic! Create a pendant, a magnet, a brooch or just let this little cutie keep you company on your desk. I hope you enjoy creating her as much as I did!
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Alison 💜
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[@mellyann9721]

First I want to thank you for not only your tutorials but for answering comments posted here not everyone does that and it can make people feel ignored. So THANK YOU!!!!! These are beautiful! I am wondering if they could be made with smaller cutters for earrings.. think its possible?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

MellyAnn Thank you so much, it’s my pleasure. I’m always here to help as well 💜 You certainly could use smaller cutters, scale down your extrusions too and you will have an awesome set of earrings! 😊😊

[@marciademond7289]

Thinking Outside The Box .dear Alison I do enjoy your tutorials and I have loved this turtle for so long so today have decided to attempt to make it

[@marciademond7289]

So if it turns out will and you a photo don’t hold your breath tho I have to get the paints but will do what I can Because we are in shutdown because of the Corona virus and I am elderly I have to stay put for my own health thank you again for amazing turtle and video Happy Easter from Australia ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hollylowery26]

Sure, why wouldn't it work? You will just need to be gentle.

[@sabrinafelber]

Hi! Thank you the turtle is lovely! To help manipulate your extruded clay into swirls use two tooth picks intead of fingers to start your swirl. I have arthritus and lost my fine motor skills and this helps with moving around tiny things.

[@turtlesoupbeads751]

😍😍😍make a tray and u will have turtle soup !

[@Doxymeister]

Okay, I think that is officially the neatest thing I've seen in a long while. Thank you for sharing that with us!

[@Shyeena]

I absolutely adore this turtle! And LOVE to see imagination come from the mind box into reality!

[@DeeQuinlan]

I love him, he's so cute, Thank you for all you show us.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Dee Hudson/Quinlan Thank you so much, it’s my pleasure!! 😊

[@j.c.7555]

I 💜your turtles and thank you for sharing your tutorial! ❤️❤️❤️what you did to make your turtles come to life! They are so beautiful! 💜💜💜Jocelyn 😘

[@sakurakuro2417]

For the texture on the back you could use the uv resin soap bubble technique, it is very simple to do and you could also use uv nail paint/gel etc instead. Beautiful beautiful turtle and the colors are Wow! Thankyou for sharing your talent and creativity. :)

[@keepruvthknight]

That actually looks like real ceramic! Beautiful!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Keepruvthknight Thank you 💜💜

[@Defective63]

I just found your channel I gotta say I love it! I've watched a few videos already and on a number of occasions have exclaimed "Oooohhh!" out loud after watching some of your techniques and products you use.

[@FoxySparkles]

WOW so beautiful and I love how you call her "her" and SHE is awesome :) as are YOU!

[@freidabjork1302]

Incredibly creative.

[@wendymoyer782]

Love my Walnut Hollow extruder!!!! I put it in a small vise to hold it while I extrude the clay. So much easier ;)

[@ramonalucas2642]

Beautiful work, you are a very, very talented artist. Thank you so much for sharing your tutorials. God Bless

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Ramona Lucas Awe, thank you so much! It’s my pleasure 💜💜

[@meow0103]

Wow... What a fabulous turtle... What a beautiful work of art👌👌I just love it ❤ Thank you so much for the detailed and clear instructions. You are fantastic 🤗Enjoyed and inspired to try making it. 💕💕💕

[@ArtofNoyes-gb6if]

This was great. It has given me a couple of things to think about :) Thank you.

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

What a neat design with the domed top...very authentic. Love all the details... the swirls and fantasy colors. Very nice!!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Eileen Gavin Larsen Thank you 😊

[@kaylogan3218]

Hi, so I made this little turtle and now everyone wants one. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with KZbin. 😁

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Kerrie Logan 💜💜

[@robinhaury9295]

Beautiful work. Love it.

[@alexandrasanches2473]

I just ravel to your tutorials!!! You are a true gem! God bless you! Big hug!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Thank you 💜💜

[@leonanelson2444]

Absolutely wonderful little lady. Thank you for the great tutorial, I really enjoyed it.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Leona Nelson Thank you 💜

[@mandicoleman7433]

They're adorable!

[@ViKee010]

That was really very pretty. I love the colors. 👍🏼🤍

[@melissamiew4056]

Those texture sheets look similar to the material found for fish tank filtration systems.

[@stacyburns8878]

I was also thinking maybe the filters that are used in a vacuum??

[@cheliae8560]

That was Briliant! Thank you! Beautiful design.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Cheli A E Thank you 💜💜

[@cynthiawest1962]

Wow! This is amazing.

[@Scrapqueen65]

Soooo cute! Extruder tip... I went and stole a small vise from my hubby's shop. I have it mounted on my table and I just leave my extruder in it. Works to hold it while I twist the handle and crank out the clay. So easy!!!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Scrap Queen Thanks and thanks for the tip!

[@Ink-t5x]

When I first saw this cute girl I thought that she was made out of wire instead of extruded. Now my minds going to open bezels made from extrusion and filled with resin. I love this sea turtle, she makes me happy looking at her. Thanks again for the detailed and real aspect of crafting!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Bronwyn Sparks awe, thank you so much 💜

[@benicio1967]

I found your Etsy store and wow!! My goodness you have so much talent and vision. I absolutely love your pieces. So incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your process to creating with us. What a real gift! 💞💓💞

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Gilmour11 Thank you so much 💜💜

[@ruthtoscano5803]

Just love your work, and it’s so nice someone does the tutorial step by step 😍

[@shellybeals2806]

What a beautiful turtle you have created. I love this and can’t wait to try my own. You are so freakin fabulous 👏💗👏💗❣️❣️❣️

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Awe! Thank you so much Shelly! 😊💜😊💜

[@joyceengland3947]

I believe Helen Briel has those texture sheets. Love this!

[@paintermom38]

I sell Helen Breil stamps and silkscreens and she does not sell these texture sheets that are being shown in this video. Donna Kato sells them at Prairie Crafts for $9.99.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Diane Bruce except they are sold out :/

[@scweeeker1]

Very beautiful work, thx for all the tips. ❤️❤️❤️

[@janiewarre9941]

I loved it. The colors were so good together. Loved the resin.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Janie Warre Thank you 😊

[@kathybennett142]

I'm so happy I came upon your video. Very informative.Just love your cute little turtle. Thanks for sharing!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Kathleen Bennett Thank you 💜

[@christinegrasso4212]

Nice intro and ending of your tutorial...very cool! The resin on the Sea Turtle really makes the colors pop out. Very beautiful!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Thank you so much Christine! 💜

[@dr.carmencaltagirone5868]

This is an outstanding piece! You are an outstanding artist. I have learned so much.

[@usherl250]

Those turtles are too cute, love them 😀

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Laura’s Art Corner Laura Usher Thank you 💜

[@ricardochupina8776]

You are real good working with phimo work thank you for your beautifull work Rosa.

[@bentlife2541]

Amazingly BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I can't wait to try this!!! ❤ thank you!!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Thank you Norrie 😊

[@catherinehunter1078]

I love your sea turtles! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm definitely inspired! 💓👍😍

[@cassieepouncy4375]

THATS SO ADORBS I WISH I COULD THAT TYPE OF ART WORK, LOOK LIKE TONS OF FUN!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Cassiee Pouncy Thank you! Try it, I bet you can 😊

[@Painting50]

Love this little turtle

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Glenda Mitchell Thanks!

[@dorisp9127]

I love the turtle. Very pretty!!!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Doris P Thank you Doris 💜

[@acolley2891]

Yes...its A- DORABLE!😊

[@edwinleach7401]

Thanks for the video. Very informative.

[@trishaturner2078]

This is a lovely sea turtle.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Trisha Turner Thank you 😊

[@marywhiteaker5766]

Thankyou...it’s beautiful work.

[@lindagriffin2922]

Wow, amazing little turtle.....love!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Linda Griffin Thank you Linda 💜💜

[@catrinafairlady8404]

So beautiful

[@deannwilson3553]

You could get a small vice to hold the extruder still, then you would be able to 1 long turn.

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

I Love Turtles ❤. I have a Tortoise 10 years old & She would like to have this to try to move & boss around 😆!

[@donnaleelittle9664]

Thank you for this tutorial. She is very cute! 👏👏👌👌👍👍

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Donna Lee Little Thank you 😊

[@EJPARSONSUK]

Adorable AND beautiful!! Stunning effects, patterns and colours; it really does look ceramic. Really enjoyed watching this project. I love jewellery, so am thinking pendant 😀 Love your tutorials and this is another absolutely fab one. Love the unboxings too, next best thing to opening your own parcels! 🤗😊

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Thank you so much Emma 💜

[@jasminehealey9405]

I really love this, and I'm so excited because I think I can actually do it, I can't believe that! Thank you so so much for sharing. I love your UV resin tutorials, everything you make is always so creative & beautiful, but I almost never have the right supplies to make them. So I'm very happy to see another polymer clay video from you. And I don't have the Lucy Clay colorants, but I plan on just tinting some translucent liquid polyclay w/ different colors & using that instead. And other than that this tutorial requires very little supplies, other than clay of course, and that is so helpful! You said you would eventually make a tutorial using the Golden Interference paints, right? I'm really looking forward to that. I tried finding the DecoArt ones after your video but can not find them anywhere. I did get the Golden brand though & while they're absolutely beautiful they seem to look different than the DecoArt ones, like they're stronger or quite a bit more intense. And I tried making what you showed us w/ the DecoArt interference paints but with the Golden ones it just looked like a big messy jumble of colors, it didn't look anything like what you made which was disappointing. I think they're gorgeous though & would love to use them with polymer clay, I'm just not creative enough to come up with any ideas of my own! But anyway, thank you again for this awesome tutorial that I will be trying out later tonight

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Jasmine Healey Thank you sooooo much! You most definitely can tint some clear liquid Sculpey too 😊 I will do a tutorial with the Golden Interference Paints, I just forgot lol So many ideas in my head it’s hard to keep them straight 😂 You can find the DecoArt Interference Paints here for a good price and reasonable shipping. Click this link and scroll down til you see them. www.dickblick.com/products/decoart-media-fluid-acrylics/ I like to switch back and forth from UV Resin and polymer clay...I might even start some beading vids soon too. One never knows what my brain will come up with next. I so enjoy creating and sharing. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. Happy creating! 💜💜

[@EllenJB]

Another option for textures is to make your own texture sheet using craft foam sheets. Cut out the size you want, draw your pattern on with a pen, and cut out with X-acto knife or tiny scissors. Sona Grigoryan has a tutorial on her KZbin channel. Then you place the sheet on the clay, and roll over it with your roller. Another very cool video! I wanted to ask, does coating with UV resin decrease the flammable quality of polymer clay? I've always wanted to make an incense holder with polymer clay, but it lights up like a torch near fire.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

EllenJB you cannot put resin near fire either. You can however place small metal or glass object in the area that you are burning the incense on the polymer clay.

[@EllenJB]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox That is good to know. I've seen people make the incense holders out of the clay, and I know that polymer clay ignites really easily near a flame.

[@tipsygypsy3613]

Great idea! She turned out lovely, tfs! Quick question, are you planning to give us a final tour inside of the she shed? 🍻 cheers

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Tipsy Gypsy Thank you 😊 Yes, I’m prepping for the final tour coming soon 😊

[@tipsygypsy3613]

@@ThinkingOutsideTheBox Woop Woop! Looking forward. ✌

[@diannam8639]

Beautiful

[@CraftQueen22]

Very beautiful!

[@susanwood6509]

I am going to try this this is neat.

[@marciademond7289]

Thank you Alison he is so cute have wanted to make this lovely turtle for a long time today I am starting but of course I haven’t got the paste and as this Corona virus going on I just cannot go out so hopefully I will get my daughter to go to the shop for me you are so very clever just love it thank you for the tutorial love from Marcia in Australia❤️❤️

[@lyndamchugh249]

Very cute.

[@amadagajardo1676]

Es bellísima. Que ternura. Felicitaciones.

[@mellyann9721]

Estoy seguro de que Alison lo aprecia, y me alegra que te gusten.

[@drawit2118]

You are an awesome artist

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Royal queen Thank you very much 💜

[@hollylowery26]

I love how you got the top shell curved and cut out. Where did you get the Kato poly paste and how much was it? I have never seen it.

[@nh9752]

So so beautiful !!! Love it !!!! 🌹💕

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

N H Thank you 💜😊

[@abigailgonzalez74]

You Always chose colors I like💙💜 (just Needed pinks) it’s Adorable‼️👍🏼

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

abigail gonzalez Thank you 😊

[@annegredler5364]

So I was watching this on my iPad and I kept wondering why you didn’t clean that giant cat hair off your tile...then I realized it was on my screen. DUH!! Fun project - thanks for sharing!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Anne gredler 😂😂😂😂 too funny!! Thank you! 😊

[@jasminehealey9405]

I believe you can purchase those sponge type textures online from a store called Towards Polymer Clay, or maybe it's 2wards Polymer Clay. I've never shopped from them before so I apologize that I don't even know the correct way to spell the name, but Samantha Burroughs has shown very similar textures in one of her videos & I believe that is where she said she purchased them from

[@leeroddy6034]

I did get very similar textures from 2 Wards. They are out of Australia but shipping is really fast for coming from so far away.

[@wirewrappedforsale]

Wow super beautiful I love it!!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Denise Lee - Le Kranch Creations Thank you! 😊

[@AvieMare]

I actually attempted this project. I had a lot of issues. Lol. First off, my clay was too soft and punching the hollow shell out was a disaster. After about an hour I got one perfect shell. I only had an oblong cutter so I had to taper one end. Firing and sanding went well, as well as the flippers. I glued them all on, including the decorations, and baked long and slow. After some touch up sanding, I pained my turtle with Plaid Metallic paints in turquoise, green and purple. When the paint was dried, I used mica powders to burnish and blend the colors, and tiny little black nail crystals for the eyes, which I did make lidded. She also has an open beak and instead of the pretty silver dots you made, I gave my turtle some barnacles. Haha. She is definitely more organic looking than I tried to make. I was shooting for something much closer to yours, but I guess she turned out the way she was supposed to. She is definitely not a replica of yours, so I’ll just say she was inspired by you. 😀. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I needed a challenge. I’ll post her on Instagram when she has her resin coating. ✌🏼AM

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

AvieMare She sounds wonderful!! 💜

[@elisabethquesne1030]

Bravo c'est magnifique comme toujours merci beaucoup pour le partage ⚘🌹⚘🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Elisabeth Quesne Thank you 😊💜

[@angelabarton4485]

Beautiful ,,would look lovely too made smaller as a pendent with matching earrings,really nice work.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Angela Barton For sure! Thank you 😊

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

So much fun!

[@joaniebruce1773]

Another great tutorial, Alison. Thanks! :-)

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Joanie Bruce Thank you 💜

[@sandracarrillo5150]

Love your 🐢. Can you use colored clay instead?

[@taniatatiana1]

Lady is great. Thank You.

[@AvieMare]

I can’t wait to try this!! Do you think the coloring would work with my pearl powdered micas, then top with resin?

[@judybower2096]

Hello! Love, Love, Love this little turtle video and the interference paint video you did!! Keep'em coming!!! I can't wait to see what you have done to the inside of your crafting studio / shed also. I do have a question on the glassymer paints tho, do you need to gently shake them first? And how do you clean glassymer off your paint brush?

[@Oonagh72]

So cute!!!!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Oonagh72 Thanks!

[@messigypsi8560]

I have a mini vise that I put my extruded in it and it makes it so easy it has a suction so it is easy to put on most surfaces and just crank it

[@purelycaribbean4103]

Gorgeous!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

purely Caribbean Thank you 😊

[@RosasUtopia]

I am trying this today. Fingers crossed 😊😊😊❤️

[@helenmatsatsos6502]

Absolutely beautiful, is the 275 for the oven Celsius or Fahrenheit ?

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Helen Matsatsos Thank you Helen 💜 it’s 275 degrees Fahrenheit

[@judethfenton5978]

Could the texture be achieved using dish washing scour pads? They may be more coarse but they look quite similar. Thank you for all your crazy creative tips and ideas. Amazing!

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Judeth Fenton I’m sure that would work too 😊

[@andrea.rivers]

I love turtles and dimension. Awesome video! I have a love/hate relationship with the hollow technique thanks to my impatience. lol If I just took my time and practiced, I'm sure It would look better. The textures- I know the fine one is air conditioner filter. It's super cheap! I get it at pretty much any box store with a hardware dept, It's either in a roll or folded and branded Frost King I think it's like 15"x 24" and less than $2 depending on where you get it. You are right- I've looked at other filters like pond or aquarium for the courser ones and have yet to find one that would be worth it. But I've not looked hard for it at actual home stores.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Andrea Rivers Thank you. Patience is a must, and a light hand on the cutter/hollow technique. Try it a couple times, it will just come to you 💜 I’m still looking for the course filters. I am determined to find them! Lol

[@annarecio7402]

For texture you might use over the range filter. New of course

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

How big is your teardrop cutter? Mine looks smaller than yours. Mine is 2" long by 1 1/2 wide.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Stephanie Hancock mine is 2 inches long by 1.25 inches wide at the widest point

[@donnathompson1410]

Very pretty

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Donna Thompson Thank you so much Donna 😊

[@liletteautrey8481]

I really enjoyed every minute of it . It reminded me when I was used to make flowers for my wedding cakes. It is a craft that I really enjoyed but it will take time to built up all what you need to create all these beauty that you are showing. You are really a very good artist and. very methodical and fussy and I love your style. You should be very satisfied and pride of you when you have create something like this. I am very proud to learn from you. Thank you very much to share your work with us.

[@XOXSPANKYXOX]

What brand of clay are you using? I have only heard of baking the clay at 275 for 15 min. Otherwise it burns the clay. Didn't realize you can cook it multiple times for such a long period of time. Beautiful piece. Love how the turtle turned out. Thanks for sharing.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Spanky Madison Thank you 💜 If you’re oven is at a true 275 degrees you can bake Sculpey Premo as long as you want and many times if you’re adding more clay. At that temperature it will not burn. I bake for an hour no matter the thickness as it makes the clay stronger.

[@Carbinecat1]

Another great video. Thank you so much. However, there is something missing and you knew I would have to remind you of that. LOL I'm having Pumpkin withdrawal. I used a piece of that rubber shelf liner that they use in RV's and wrapped it around my extruder and put rubber bands on top and bottom so I can hold it and extrude easier.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Bonnie Kreger Thank you Bonnie 😊 That’s a great idea, I need to do that! Pumpkin sends his love 💜

[@wonderyu9680]

It’s really cute!!!!!!

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By Yuri Thank you 😊

[@jennierenzi8739]

They are so pretty. If your right hand, why do you put your resin on your left side? I love watching your videos, they are so informative and creative.

[@DollyMacLay]

I love turtles and yours is amazing !!! Great job ! 👌🏼🐢🐢🐢🐢 one more subscriber!

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Dolly Mac Lay Thank you! 💜💜

[@kaymartin9607]

Beautiful!! Thank you!!

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Kay Martin Thank you 💜

[@carrieannholmgren1579]

haha 1k Baby:) you are so inspiring.

[@HeatherP419]

Brilliant

[@sylvianedan1715]

J adore

[@marystoddard9138]

Great tut!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you.

[@ThinkingOutsideTheBox]

Mary Stoddard Tgank you so much 💜💜

[@eveninglakegems9410]

I hooked my walnut hollow to a drill by cutting off the handle, and using a makins adapter. Walnut hollow doesn't make an adapter for a drill. Walnut hollow really is the best extruder just below Lucy clay. It is rough on the hands though.