Pots, Paths & Flowers, Painting with Polymer Clay, a Brooch Tutorial

[@mjohnson5167]

I think you are the “Bob Ross” of clay!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww, thank you so much 🙂

[@bettercallsue2712]

You have the most relaxing voice. 😌

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Gosh this is so clever and so effective. Fiona, you are a very talented genius. 👌🏼

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you very much, I am glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@carolynedleston5546]

You should make some heart shaped ones , because you do put your heart into your art it's so lovely.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww, I love that, thanks so much Carolyn 🙂

[@rterry2752]

That's a work of art ! Thanks

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@rosemorales3135]

Oooooo how coool. I loooooooove you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so pleased you liked it 🙂

[@gracodesp3765]

beauiful!! You are a complete artist, impossible to equal you!! :-)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww, thanks so much, that is very kind of you :)

[@augustaalecsa9680]

I would not immagine mayself watching one hour and three quarters so fascinated and delighted at someone making a broch. Your videos are glorious! Thank you! I wish you have a wonderful life!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much 🙂

[@nikkir5285]

wow! impressive, love your voice. keep doing videos! love!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@sin2301]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thank you :)

[@WynterNash]

You are very talented, a true clay artist. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@anniehartley8851]

This is so cool

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@skywalker7294]

Fiona such a excellent tutorial! I absolutely love the brooch! You are so talented and such a great teacher! I could listen to you all day and love all that you do!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much for the lovely comment :)

[@CoverdaleBlue1]

I'm in awe

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Sofia :)

[@CoverdaleBlue1]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals I only discovered you yesterday and I've been watching all your videos. You have a fantastic talent. Subscribed, of course. Greetings from Antwerp, Belgium

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@CoverdaleBlue1 Thank you so much Sofia, greetings from the UK :)

[@surrayahsjewels]

Amazing!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Elaine :)

[@KittyLovesGlover]

i don't understand where the thumbs downs come from. this work is easy to follow, understandable, lots of info, and undeniably beautiful work! ty for the tutorial Fiona, I enjoy watching you create! :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much for your comment and support :)

[@jeannemarshburn1833]

Excellent tutorial.. Couldn’t stop watching....

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Jeanne :)

[@sandrareddington9959]

So beautiful.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Sandra :)

[@liletteautrey8481]

I have real fun to watch you ,your flowers and leaves are exquisite. I also appreciate the way you explain the quantity of colour in each to mix together to have a different colour. . All I have to save “une beauté rare “ if you understand French. I would also like to mention a video that I watch today by Clay Zoo. This guy makes dalias and daisies in cane. If you do not know him , watch him, I am sure you will like him

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Lilette, and yes I know of Clay Zoo, and love his tutorials too, he is getting a really good following which is fantastic :)

[@DebyNieto-kq2ci]

Hands of an angel ! So beautiful, thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Deby :)

[@124toosh]

Lovin it so glad I found you you are the best

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Silvia :)

[@eleanor6903]

How amazing, I might make something similar for my friend's bday. :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Have fun making one, thanks :)

[@cacevedo07]

Beautiful work.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@RosasUtopia]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@lindabryant4292]

The amazing depth you bring to the piece is just boggling. I truly enjoy watching these. Thank you. 🧡

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much LInda :)

[@brendaroberts1550]

Wow this is a very interesting and informational tutorial. You are a very gifted artist and I appreciate these so much, thank you for all you do. Your pieces are all so beautiful.🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Brenda 😊

[@lillypeng9703]

Another wonderful lesson with my favourite English-teacher. 👩‍🎓 💛🧡 🌼 Thank you so much.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Lilly :)

[@ruthbrown-eubanks9093]

So beautiful!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Ruth :)

[@jojocool555]

A true master artist, stunning. Thank You Fiona, you are an inspiration and such a calming soul. X

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Jo :)

[@dmgdenise]

Beautiful! You are not only a talented artist, but your teaching techniques are so easy to understand. You have truly inspired me! Thank you !

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Denise :)

[@christinebartleson3838]

I have to say that this is the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen. This is spectacular ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Christine, what a lovely thing to say, I really appreciate it :)

[@anna-laurahocker5570]

A delightful tutorial~ Thanks so much for posting it.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Anna-Laura :)

[@paulasue4803]

Thank you, Fiona. This is different and lovely. I plan to get my colors together and “plant” some flowers!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

fantastic, have fun with it :)

[@DJMeCa]

I;just found your channel last night, and I’m addicted! Thank you for sharing your amazing ideas and experience! You do such beautiful work!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you are enjoying the tutorials, thank you very much :)

[@cw4608]

The way you use your graph paper as a measuring tool to ensure exact proportions and repeatable blends is brilliant.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Carole :)

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

I just found your channel, You are a great teacher and an amazing artist. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Pamela :)

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals your welcome

[@pviewer1234]

An amazing learning experience. So well done and easily understood as you explain so well as you instruct. Excellent! Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Patricia :)

[@damepasty9203]

Your attention to detail is amazing. Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you very much :)

[@bigibiji4031]

Excellent tutorial and art!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@judy1879]

Just spectacular!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Judy :)

[@Raykphth]

I just want to say that you are an extremely able teacher and you make lovely things. Thank you so much. It means a lot to me.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That is so sweet, thank you Ray :)

[@MsSmokeandmirrors]

Such a fantastic technique that you make look so easy. The finished pieces are gorgeous, and so realistic I can almost hear the bees buzzing around the flowers. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Miranda :)

[@DebadooCreates]

That is absolutely amazing. When you said at the beginning you don't need to know how to paint or sculpt or any of these things I was like liar liar pants on fire LOL but your explanations were so clear and you broke everything down into small manageable steps. I've done many types of crafts but haven't worked with polymer clay yet but now I want to!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh that's brilliant and makes me so happy to hear. Get some if you can, and have fun with it :)

[@lianeanderson3968]

Exquisite!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Liane :)

[@themercurialmoxie]

What a beautiful little brooch. The blend on the terracotta pots...my absolute favorite part!♡♡♡

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@minkytoms6784]

Absolutely Lovely... Fiona. I always look forward to your tutorials. Everything is so well thought out and detailed. The brooch is breath taking. I love it. Thank you for showing the finishing details and thank you for going over the instructions again when the camera went out. I can't even imagine the amount of time and work it takes you to teach these tutorials. I am grateful. =)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are very welcome, thank you so much Minky :)

[@bettybronec5546]

Great tutorial

[@Uniquely-You]

Wow you are amazing! I’m speechless

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Tatum :)

[@carolroberts8539]

As always, a very detailed tutorial! It is amazing how those little bits of extra color make the difference between "that's pretty" and "wow, how did you do that?!" Thank you for how much time and effort you put into every tutorial. You are so generous to share your talent with us.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Carol :)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

So talented!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Linda :)

[@dominofalling2038]

You are a genius, these are gorgeous!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@bevjack1]

A M A Z I N G!! I just did one without seeing this, and wish I'd seen this first. I covered a yogurt jar with a scene...and it would have been soooo much better with your skills (and care and time and dedication). Thanks for ALL you do, Fiona. Wonderful!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Beverly, although I am sure yours is stunning :)

[@caroleades5827]

Completely mesmerizing I could watch you all day thanks for the tutorial you are so talented

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Carol :)

[@scoutabout2309]

Such an amazing tutorial. I learn something new each time I view one of your videos. Thank you for sharing your experience and incredible talent. I'm so pleased to have discovered your channel. Looking forward to viewing ALL your videos 😊!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

that makes me so happy, I am glad you are enjoying them, thank you for your lovely comment :)

[@lindylittleton4183]

A work of Art - you can see you know a lot about shading which gives it depth and movement. thanks for sharing your talent x

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Lindy :)

[@dancesontheceiling]

Beautiful! And thank you for such a fine presentation. It was a very clear, well organized tutorial. I can only imagine the time and effort you put into this video.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@jennylawson1980]

Stunning and so beautiful, you r not only talented and creative, you spark imagination to create. Your talent is beyond basic its extrodinary. The time you take with all your projects I so admire and appreciate. Thank you dear friend, for teaching all of us.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, what a lovely comment Jen, thank you so much :)

[@jennylawson1980]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Your very welcome Fiona. May I ask, how long have you been creating with polymer clay, and how you got started?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@jennylawson1980 I started about 2006, and started teaching it by about 2008. I blame Ange Smith, who showed a group I was with a pansy cane, I was hooked immediately :)

[@jennylawson1980]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Ty that is so wonderful n I understand abt being hooked. There is nothing like forming beautiful clay into something extrodinary..:)

[@rhondaclark716]

I subscribed to your channel , your amazing .

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Rhonda, I really appreciate that and am so glad you are enjoying the videos :)

[@robinhart143]

Incredibly beautiful!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Robin :)

[@TekHasAJuiceyAss]

I'm new to polymer clay and your channel. I just love your videos! I'm not quite able to create your designs but, you really explain everything perfectly! Thank you for sharing your amazing work

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Kim :)

[@janedoe6181]

I think this might be my favorite polymer clay tutorial. The brooches are so beautiful! I love that the technique isn’t terribly difficult, however, it is time consuming. But then the finished pieces do look like they would take a long time to create. The border on the front completes the piece. You wouldn’t necessarily miss it if it wasn’t there, but it’s astonishing how professionally finished it looks with it on. I don’t think there’s another polymer clay artist on KZbin that I’m always interested to watch whatever they’re making. With other creators, there always seems to be a couple of videos about pieces that don’t appeal to me. But not your videos! I may not always have the time make the pieces in every one of your tutorials that I watch, but I can certainly see myself making all of them if I had the time.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

What a wonderful comment, thank you so much Jane for saying that, although I am of course now very much under pressure not to disappoint ;) :)

[@patriciaeisele8956]

Wow! This is so nice. It looks so complicated finished, but you truly make the instructions do able. I'm definitely going to try this. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes, definitely have a go, it is such good fun, and very relaxing too, thank you Patricia :)

[@patriciaprice1784]

Your instruction is so calm, precise, and easy to follow. I love this. Thank you so much for sharing..

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are very welcome, thanks you Patricia :)

[@wightqueen3419]

So beautiful! so glad I found your channel a long while ago not only is your voice like ASMR watching you work is so relaxing too, I cannot wait for the next video thanks for sharing xxx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment :)

[@TheMetatronGirl]

So beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial. You are so generous to share your work.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Elise :)

[@Sweetp45]

Wow!!! You are amazing. Thank you so much.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are so welcome, thank you very much :)

[@twentyeightandholdin]

I always learn and enjoy your videos so , so much! Thank you Fiona. This is beautiful ❤️💜💛💚💙

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@juanamacho4059]

Impresionante tutorial Fiona,los tres están geniales,gracias por compartir 👏👏👏👏👏👍💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias Juana :)

[@Cindylee29]

This is a piece of art, Fiona!! So many details, you have put into this! I love it!!💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Cindylee :)

[@patsprague6262]

I am so impressed with your work! You are giving me the courage to give this a try.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh I am so glad, definitely give it a go Pat :)

[@spikesgirl7879]

This is AMAZING ❤ Always so impressed by what you create ❤ Thank you for sharing & taking all the time to share exactly what you're doing ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Cherie :)

[@michelleefird9024]

Delightful! Thank you so much for sharing! I love all the little details you included. Can't wait to try this!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank so much Michelle :)

[@jone6635]

Que maravilla! El cuidado y detalle del conjunto es extraordinario, gracias Fiona.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias Miren :)

[@CraftyHanna]

Beautiful work Fiona! Thank you for sharing your talents, love all your tutorials

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Matilde :)

[@MHarenArt]

As always Fiona, BRILLIANT!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Maggie :)

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Wow! Gorgeous! I love the whole thing and especially the 3-D pots. Most excellent job, thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :)

[@marianneburgher4177]

Wow, you’re amazing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Marianne :)

[@judithh1259]

You are a wonderful instructor! Thank you for sharing this. Well done!

[@RameyRocks]

I love when you make these kinds of tutorials. So pretty. I could stare at them for a long time. Have you ever seen those miniature houses people make on Pinterest that look like they've been made out of a Pringles potato chip can that's been cut in half long ways? The front looks like the outside of a house/building and the inside is decorated like a kitchen or bedroom etc.? I love those! One of these years I am going to attempt one. I am assuming they use clay. I've never seen any description in English.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks Missi R, and no, I haven't seen them. I will have to go and find some to see what you mean :)

[@RameyRocks]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals maybe I can screenshot one and post on FB or, are you on Pinterest?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Any would do, and yes I am on Pinterest :) @@RameyRocks

[@bennettearnold5140]

WOW now that is Amazing!! im so glad you are showing us how to do this!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Bennette :)

[@lyndamchugh4265]

I am enjoying your work/

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Lynda ;)

[@andrea.rivers]

Oh my goodness! This is absolutely lovely! Your videos are an absolute delight to follow. I hope to get back to my clay this weekend. I always tend to get small amounts of random mixed colors so I think I could muddle through it. Showing all the colors and ratios on that grid mat is absolutely genius. Thank you for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Andrea, and yes, this one is perfect for all those little bits of colours :)

[@claygirl6133]

Beautiful! Wow, this is a great tutorial. Thank you for the all the color mixes, you certainly went above and beyond. I was thinking of maybe trying this on a piece of canvas to hang in my Mom's room. We'll see. If I end up doing it I'll send you a pic. Thank you Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Clay Girl, watch the canvas, sometimes they crack the clay if you bake it on the canvas, I now bake the piece flat and glue it to the canvas afterwards :)

[@claygirl6133]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Yes, I had decided to do just as you recommended, better to see safe. Thank you for the advice much appreciated!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, have fun creating your artwork @@claygirl6133 :)

[@leetzannaroyalla9068]

That was fun! Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Leetzanna :)

[@iksherman12]

Amazing! Thank you so much for your share!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Irene :)

[@ludange4141]

Magnifique , félicitation , c'est de toute beauté , mille bravo et merci beaucoup . Bonjour de France

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Sylvie :)

[@bryanl9769]

Your tutorials are Soo detailed! I love watching them while doing homework:)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Bryan, juts as well they didn't have KZbin when I was doing homework, I would never have got anything done :)

[@whitesandsoap2289]

Beautiful work as usual thank you for sharing, your videos are why I started claying

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, that makes me so happy, thank you :)

[@bad.wabbit]

Wonderful, I really enjoyed this tutorial Fiona, thank you very much!! can't wait to try the techniques!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad, thank you :)

[@debbiethedoodler1074]

I really enjoyed this tutorial. You have amazing talent and your design and execution is flawless. Thank you for keeping us learning new and unique techniques.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Debbie :)

[@karenkellner7535]

I love these! Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Karen :)

[@MarilynRayKnopic]

Just beautiful Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Marilyn :)

[@catherinemcdowell1688]

Amazing!! Once again you have sparked the artistic flame ..Love this so much . Thank you for sharing sweet lady.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That makes me so happy to hear, thank you so much Catherine :)

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

Really stunning and you really have made it attainable, thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, thank you Anastasia :)

[@helencoote2827]

Beautiful as always, you make it look so easy x

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Helen :)

[@ОльгаЗеменкова-щ8с]

Превосходно! Спасибо за вашу красоту!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Вам очень рады :)

[@dagmarmiller423]

Thank you for sharing you are so awesome...and the preparation you do to show us how you do your colours are wonderful and take your time... thank you.. as I am not good in making colours with colours...just practice I guess... love this piece and the others I have watched.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Dagmar :)

[@deniseosborne4045]

Thank you so much

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Denise :)

[@amandajpuryer8286]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Amanda :)

[@marysisti9979]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you so much for such excellent instruction!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Mary :)

[@angelabarton4485]

Very Beautiful, I done something like that a few years back, as a little framed picture,but this is really lovely.💐🌹🏵🌺👍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Angela :)

[@angelabarton4485]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals awwwyour welcome,, the picture that I did was a house and a mountain with sky clouds and grass with tiny flowers, but it was a novis picture, not as good as yours but I gave it to my accupunturist a good while ago years back, take care Fiona ,have a great week😘

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@angelabarton4485 That sounds beautiful, I am sure your acupuncturist was very happy with it. You have a great week too :)

[@angelabarton4485]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals She loved it, it did look pretty but. Your ones are much better, I could do it better now, but have to roll the clay with a small metal hollow tube, I do have a swirly off center pattern like a circle, in glass,it's great, I also did some flowers with next size up from very small daisy cutter, rolled out my clay to thickness I wanted and used different fine glitters on one colour to highlight the clay color ,I did this with pink lilac and white and smothered the clay all over with spots of different color glitter smoothed it all over with my hand back and front of the clay then cut it out, and then headlined carefully through the center when all done stuck them in rolled up ball of foil baked cooled then added, silver plated bell cap with seed bead in center of each flower made elasticated bracelet with small crystals in between the flowers wish I could show you or email you to give you an idea , so I do that as well as other beaded jewelry have a fantastic week.😘🌺🏵🌹💐

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@angelabarton4485 that sounds so cool :)