Leaf Bowl in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial

This little leaf bowl is perfect for people brand new to polymer clay and to more experienced clayers alike. Use real leaves to create your own mini bowls with gilded edges and a mottled leaf look. I take you step by step through the whole process, so sit back and relax as we put all the elements together to make these sweet little bowls.
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Thank you so much for watching.

[@gabriallefleming7611]

My friend's mom had a large hibiscus. When she died, all her daughters wanted the plant. They had me make leaves from it for each of them, all in different colors. The hibiscus leaves were gorgeous, and I found smaller leaves which I used to make earrings that matched each bowl. I can't wait to try your technique. These are really beautiful.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That sounds like a beautiful keepsake you made, so lovely for the family to have that. Thanks so much Gabrialle :)

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

BTW, the gold really made the finished leaf! WOW!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much again Ruth 🙂

[@pattyha3]

I went on a little walk around my property this morning,looking for leaves. It is misting rain and a little chili but it was very peaceful. I needed that walk! Now off to make some leaf bowls! Thank you so much for all you do!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

have fun with them, thanks so much Patty :)

[@EpitomeofLexi]

You have a very lovely, soothing voice. Loved your project, thanks for sharing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much LexiPants :)

[@susanhiggins8973]

I made a bowl with a leaf that very thick (like a holly leaf) and would not bend. I had to take it off the leaf to form the bowl shape. Unfortunately, the clay stuck to the leaf. Had I known this would happen, I would have coated the leaf with corn starch. I had to put it through the pasta machine again which left me with clay that was over mixed. I added a little Inka Gold and then coated it with Renaissance wax. I’m very happy with the way it finally turned out. I’ll send a picture when I figure out how to attach it.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh how frustrating, I am so glad it turned out well in the end though :)

[@jannapackard3910]

It is pouring rain this morning so I will have to wait patiently to find my leaves until it is drier. Maybe not so patiently after all......thank you for the inspiration.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh no, dash out between the rain drops and dry them off inside ;) Have fun, thank you Janna :)

[@EllenJB]

Lovely! I did some leaf coasters with white polymer clay, and then took alcohol ink and carefully added it with a small brush to the base where the largest vein is. I then tipped the coaster so the ink ran down the veins. When that dried, then I added other colors to the rest of the leaf. I also made a barrette for my hair this way.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That sounds lovely Ellen, leaves are so wonderful for allowing us loads of different polymer clay options aren't they :)

[@ymrelang]

Very pretty!!! Gorgeous!!! I will make these for my daughter!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, thank you Yanett :)

[@susanarico8356]

Lovely. Many thanks

[@khanhlynguyen3197]

Ohhh, that is so BEAUTIFUL, Mrs. Fiona. Thank you so much.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@DebadooCreates]

Everything you make is beautiful! These are gorgeous. I'm a purple person, so the blue & purple is my favorite, but love them all.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Me too, that is my favourute :) Thanks so much :)

[@HazelAnnRose]

I've been dying to make this leaf bowl for ages, and tonight I finally did! It's in the oven prior to being given its final gilding! I'm so pleased, and the tutorial is brilliantly easy to follow. Thank you so much Fiona for all that you do.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you had fun with it, thanks for letting me know Hazel :)

[@user-km8kl3rx5p]

They are Gorgeous!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Christine 🙂

[@kathrynmerk3203]

Beautiful Fiona! Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Kathryn :)

[@lisaschultz5173]

oh my so beautiful

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Lisa :)

[@animerlon]

I like that you don't dumb it down for the lowest common denominator & always use highly technical terms like squidge. Oh yeah, also, as always, lovely job & great tutorial.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Got to love those technical terms, squidge away ;) Thanks so much Animerion :)

[@dobermommartha]

Fiona...dear lady what an amazing tutorial. Now I need to find veiny leaves. Thank you so much. ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Martha :) have fun :)

[@leonanelson2444]

Beautiful little bowls, thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Leona :)

[@user-lt8cx8dq1o]

I love it

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@mariedickens3411]

Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Marie :)

[@suzlundberg]

Love it!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Suzanne :)

[@joycepetrina2791]

That’s awesome!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@marinasimonyan447]

You are soooo talented Fiona Thank you 😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Marina :)

[@stacyarnold8850]

Thanks for sharing! Love the added touch with Gilder's paste! They're all so beautiful!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Stacy :)

[@KathyWeaver5757]

Love this. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Kathy :)

[@anastasiasholeinthehollerc8697]

Beautiful project, so much attention to detail really makes it pop.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Anastasis :)

[@jude1515]

That is really pretty!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Jude :)

[@contessashaw8]

stunning! thank you for the perfect tutorial!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Contessa :)

[@rhonaanderson5428]

I have been drying out leaves & flowers using silica gel granules, then covering with resin. Never thought about using polymer clay, fabulous idea, with stunning results. Thank you for sharing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Rhona :)

[@lindasmith3646]

Absolutely love these Fiona! I have found, if you find a leaf you love, bit it’s starting to harden, you can rehydrate it in a paper towel inside a baggie, it works great.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant tip, thanks so much Linda ;:)

[@lindasmith3646]

You’re very welcome!

[@klarasmetana4093]

I absolutely love these Fiona, thank you, as always, for showing us your techniques!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thank you so much :)

[@kristibbradshaw]

This is so neat. I love this.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

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

[@dianebreeding7833]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talent!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Diane :)

[@debbeechy]

Lovely tutorial again, Fiona. You are so great.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Deb :)

[@olgasanchez1790]

Beautiful, beautiful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Olga :)

[@southernbelle1831]

Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing this.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@melblacke5726]

Beautiful and not too, too complicated!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@martinez9756]

Wow. superb!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@Hellnogizmo]

This is so gorgeous! Love these color combinations. I can't wait to try this!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Hellnogizmo :)

[@joyceengland8781]

I love the organic shape! Making these instead of what I need to be doing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad you are enjoying them Joyce, thank you :)

[@melindafuhrer3820]

Loved your color choices, and as always wonderful tutorial. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Melinda :)

[@charleesoleil8510]

Beautiful as ever! I enjoy your expertise nearly as much as I love listening to you narrate your process.💗💗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Charlee 😊

[@annemcginn1086]

very beautiful - love Autumn leaves

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Anne :)

[@0LorreneBaumDavis0]

You are amazingly talented. Thank YOU for sharing your brilliance.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww, thanks so much Lorrene :)

[@joyceparkes2678]

Absolutely lush Fiona 🥰. I’m amazed how the guilders lifted the design. Thanks so much

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Joyce :)

[@isabelleblain9657]

Gorgeous! I know what I will be doing this weekend!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Isabelle, have fun :)

[@maryrosales9508]

So beautiful ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@xandramack2438]

What a lovely tutorial! I can't wait to try this myself ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much, have fun with it :)

[@melissaphillis7247]

Brilliant project, excellent timing for Christmas gifts!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Glad you liked it, thank you Melissa :)

[@PolymerClayPeeps]

Such a simple technique for such beautiful results! It's always a pleasure to watch you work. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it :)

[@viviandibrell849]

These leaves are gorgeous! Every video that I watch of yours is just so well done and full of great information!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy you are enjoying them, thanks so much Vivian 🙂

[@maryzylema9699]

Gorgeous bowls ,definitely going to check this out.🤗💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Mary :)

[@jenniferroya3606]

Thank you so much for sharing this idea. It looks like a really fun project & will make beautiful gifts.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes, I am thinking they will make lovely gifts too :) So glad you liked it, thank you Jennifer :)

[@sarahnunns8263]

Very nice Fiona. Love the Autumnal feel of the colours. 👍🏼

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Sarah 😊

[@kepios]

Magnifique. Merci pour votre partage. J'adore

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Tipoonette :)

[@thehobbyhobbit1774]

You are my favorite clay artist. I love, LOVE, LOVE everything you do!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awwww, thank you so much, that means a lot :)

[@limeycheesehead97]

Thank you for another brilliant tutorial. I'm going to hunt for good leaves this weekend!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Limey Cheesehead :)

[@suejameson1517]

What a beautiful idea! You have inspired this newbie!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That's fantastic, have fun with yours, thanks so much 🙂

[@Cindylee29]

Great tutorial Fiona!! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing!💜 Have a wonderful weekend🌸

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Cindylee, you too :)

[@maryvonnekottelat9135]

thank you very much for this tutorial; it's great for you !

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Maryvonne :)

[@ghadi8394]

رائعة

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

ثانك أنت :)

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

These are beautiful. You're so amazingly talented! Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Stephanie :)

[@deborahgoodrow8414]

A clear, concise tutorial, as always. As a New Englander just moved to Florida last year, I am so missing my fall colors. These lovely bowls are just right to ease that ache. Thank you again for another excellent tutorial.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Deborah, yes you must be missing those amazing autumnal scenes, but I bet the weather is nice and warm :)

[@RD9_Designs]

Simple with such a stunning result! I love your tutorials, Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Rachel :)

[@RD9_Designs]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You are most welcome!

[@RD9_Designs]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You are most welcome!

[@shellybeals2806]

So beautiful 🍁💗🍁💗🍁💗Thank you Fiona 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🌻

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Shelly :)

[@gailresources8120]

My next project! So very pretty.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Gail :)

[@kathiehayes865]

Thank you for this tutorial. It was so helpful and the end product is beautiful. I’ve often wanted to do this but wasn’t sure how to go about it. Now I do.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it was helpful, have fun making some, thanks so much 🙂

[@dianemalcolm7118]

I love Fall leaves! This is such a perfect tutorial for doing something spectacular using some of my leaves in my yard. Thank you so much for your tutorial. I love it!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Diane :)

[@annewallace3514]

Thank you again, Fiona for sharing. Such a beautiful result and I'd love to give it a go.😁

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, thanks Anne :)

[@featherglory]

Beautiful! Thankyou so much!××

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much featherglory :)

[@oussakoussa5147]

Great artist , Great thanks for informations 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@jennylawson1980]

Unfortunately we are already under a foot of snow and bitter cold so the chances of finding any leaves at all in tact is about zero, but the idea for next year or taking fake leaves and using them is most definitely on the crafting horizon. You continue to amaze me with your beautiful and unique creations. Hope all is well and you and your family are safe. ♥️♥️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Ooooh so much snow, wow!! Yes any of the artificial leaves, silk or plastic, or the leaf moulds you can buy would all work well, as long as they have the good vein detail :) You stay safe too :)

[@Macallion]

So pretty and very well explained. Thankyou.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thanks so much :)

[@sallyransom1223]

Love this and using foil for the shape is genius! thank you as always love LOVE your tutorials :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Fb Survival :)

[@moniquejacquemin5313]

Bonjour. Super la feuille et la technique merci

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@kimberlyleon2147]

So pretty 😍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@suzannedawson4120]

Oh my! What a lovely project. Now I’m wanting to make these for Christmas presents. Don’t know if I’ll get to though for lack of time. Thank you so much for sharing this, Fiona. I love watching your videos. ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Suzanne :)

[@michelletipton7640]

Oh, this is gorgeous! But it's winter here right now, so I'll need to wait for spring to try this! No leaves here right now.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much, and yes, leaves are not always there when hyou need them. You can also use artificial ones, ot the leaf moulds you can buy 😉🙂

[@joyceengland8781]

I’ve made beautiful sheets all the time! Always think what I can do with it! Lots of cane ends, ets.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yep, me too, always lots of leftovers :)

[@dannamarkley9677]

So gorgeous. I’m off to find some pretty leaves, can’t wait to try this!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much D'Anna :)

[@jamalemmett7241]

you probably dont care but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can watch pretty much all of the latest movies on Instaflixxer. Have been watching with my gf for the last few days xD

[@trentkevin199]

@Jamal Emmett Yea, I have been watching on instaflixxer for since december myself =)

[@cathierayes4226]

I have all these blends which I had no idea how to use... I know now!! Thank you so very much!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, thanks so much Cathie :)

[@cathierayes4226]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals I already made two bowls with redbud leaves and two pendants with oak leaves--can't wait for tomorrow to find more leaves and make more bowls! Going to experiment with other colorways, teals, blues, and purples, and also with different sizes. I'm having a ball with this project!! Thank you again so much!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@cathierayes4226 Fantastic, I am so happy Cathie :)

[@sharonmays7083]

Thanks for using Premo. Although I might love Fimo, My budget does not afford me the liberty to own yet another product. Incredible work. Many of your tutorials are beyond my skill level but boy, do I love watching you create! I've literally spent an entire day just watching you on KZbin. Keep 'em coming! And thank you for so many free ones.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww bless you, thank you so much, and yes although I use Fimo on most of my tutorials, Premo works equally well, it's just I have more stock of FIMO than Premo ;) Thanks Sharon :)

[@bonniefaltz9505]

These are stunning! I love leaves and fall colors. I foresee myself making many of these. But, alas, at this time of year, most of the Northeast Pennsylvania leaves have all turned to color and may not give a good result. But next summer - - - Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift with clay and color!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Bonnie, sorry about the bad timing :( You can get results using silk or plastic leaves, and with some of the leaf moulds you can buy - not as good as the real thing I know, but just a thought :)

[@shoshanah21]

Thank you, Fiona. Working on my first little bowl right now. Why not create and bake the little support feet with the first baking, unattached, but to avoid a second baking? I made more than three little legs and flattened them slightly on top and bottom, so at least three of them should work out without having to rebake the bowl. Just wondering. Thank you, Jackie.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Hi Jackie, absolutely add the feet at the same time if you wish :) I had to actually shoot this video twice, and the first time, I did say that you could do that if you had the experience to, but completely forgot in the second take ;) What I had said in the first one, was that if you were an experienced polymer clayer then you should be able to carefully add the feet, then nestle it into the mould if you wished. However, in the video I do it this way for 3 reasons. 1. Adding the feet can lead people to press into the top/side clay and obscure the vein detail and leave finger prints or other marks. Also if people have pressed too hard and made the clay thin in places, it can break if the feet are not placed to support the thin area of clay. 2. You get better paint coverage and detail, being able to remove the paint, etc, by doing the paint first, and adding the feet second. 3. I get asked a lot if you can add unbaked clay to baked, can you bake it more than once, etc, so by adding it into the process, people are doing it naturally without thinking about it, and therefore realise, that yes, you can ;) Sounds like you are adding the feet perfectly, so carry on and have fun :) I hope that helps answer your question? Thanks so much Jackie :)

[@IAMGiftbearer]

Beautiful leaf bowls! It would look nice even to do one totally covered with the gold guilder's paste!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you, and yes it would indeed :)

[@allisonchavez9113]

I made these bowls when your tutorial first came out. They are so beautiful, a true celebration of Fall...my favorite season. I made between 7-10 bowls using grape leaves. I've given them all away and so am ready to make more😁😁 I'm also thinking how can I reflect Xmas. Pine trees have needles, not leaves so ill follow your pattern but will cut out holiday shapes and will press the needle clusters in. Your work is very beautiful and unique, easily recognized. These bowls will be showing up in people's homes all over the world! ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you enjoyed making them and what you are planning now sounds amazing - keep having fun and I am sure people are loving what you make. Thank you so much 🙂

[@leewitte4580]

Oh, those are so beautiful!!! I would love to do some huge ones from elephant ear leaves or banana leaves!! The blues are so pretty!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Ooooohhhhh now that sounds great !! thanks Lee :)

[@bluetickbeagles116]

Your videos are so pleasant...your soothing voice, music and creativity are perfect. I do polymer clay in mini realistic foods and would love to try something different. This video is fantastic 🥰

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much, that is a lovely compliment, I love miniatures in polymer clay, they are superb :)

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

They are gorgeous, Fiona! How about a few uv resin "raindrops" on the surface? Just an idea..

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes, that would look gorgeous :) I have done that on my sculpture leaves in the past, didn't do on these bowls though as I was trying to keep it simple, but they would look fabulous - go for it :)

[@0LorreneBaumDavis0]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals especially if the leaves are mainly in the greens: fresh leaves. I Made a rose neckpiece and added resin dew drops to it.

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

I really loved this tutorial! I think it's so timely with fall around the corner.....I also love the real DIY info that you give i.e. cards for thickness, etc. It's so appreciated when ( especially) newcomers are trying to make clay products but don't have all the equipment. I really loved the melting of fall colors as you mixed them.....sometimes they looked like a picture. I have asked a few artists if when they started making something new, they envisioned the outcome and how often does it fit into their expectations. So, do you know what your endeavors are going to be going into a project....sure do wish that I could create not follow butI so enjoy your work. Thank you for many inspirational evenings and a peaceful heart!🧡💚💛

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much, I am so glad you enjoyed it and it was helpful. Sometimes I know what is coming, sometimes it comes as a surprise, and often projects morph as you are part way through them and the process takes you somewhere unexpected - I love those occassions. Have fun with your claying 🙂

[@susanchamblee2549]

Beautiful as always...❣️ Just went outside to gather some FALL LEAVES to try my hand at this lovely project. I love your ‘tearing up’ technique of the colored clay for this leaf bowl and the different colors you can use. I just got some FIMO GLOSS this week - I had been using Sculpey Satin Gloss which I also like because it doesn’t make it too shiny! These came out so pretty and what a nice way to ‘welcome’ the dreadful winter months with these lovely Fall Bowls. They would also make sweet hosting gifts for when we can ‘visit’ each other again...! Thank you so much for another terrific tutorial Fiona...from one of your biggest fans❣️ Please stay safe my friend - much love and clay friendship. Susie in Idaho 🥰

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Susie, I am so glad you are going to have some fun with this one :) you stay safe too :)

[@rosiehutchinson9333]

VERY pretty :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Rosie :)

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

They’re so beautiful Fiona, as usual you inspire me. I am thinking how nice this would be in Christmas colors and maybe with a poinsettia leaf or holly leaves? And how about in shades of white with silver! That would look great for Christmas wedding favors!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh yes, all of the above, experiment and have fun, thanks Holly :)

[@allisonchavez9113]

The white with silver sounds beautiful!!!

[@marywaugh3412]

very beautiful work !!!can these be used to hold candies, etc when varnished?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :) Polymer Clay will burn and admit fumes if you put a naked flame to it, so no, I definitley wouldn't advise doing that ! Most people cover the outside of glass votive jars with polymer clay and keep the candle safely inside, with the glass between the flame and the candle if they want to use candles with polymer clay. I hope that helps - always safety first :)

[@pigcatapult]

If you water down your paint very thin, it'll create something called a "wash" and it'll seep into all the nooks and crannies very well and give you more time to wipe off the excess.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :)

[@pigcatapult]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Glad to be of help! :D

[@katiegarrett822]

You could do greens and black and silver shared. Don't have to be fall

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Absolutely, any colours, your choice, I have seen lots of photos of ones people are making, and they look good in all sorts of colour combinations :)

[@angelamelville67]

Wonderful leaf bowls and very informative video as always. I was wondering if you could make the text a little larger for those of us watching on smaller screens? Thank you ❤ 🇬🇧

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Angela, I will see what I can do for future ones :)

[@angelamelville67]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Thank you very much Fiona xx

[@thejr9827]

Beautiful. Can you add a link to the varnish you are using? Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

It's the FIMO Gloss Varnish, as I mention in the tutorial :) It is available from most places which stock the FIMO polymer clay, so literally hundreds of places in stores and online. Here is just one example of a well known online store that has it in stock, but shop around as it can be cheaper elsewhere :) www.amazon.co.uk/Staedtler-Water-Based-Varnish-3oz-Gloss-Multicoloured/dp/B004RR9H6K/ref=asc_df_B004RR9H6K/?tag=bingshoppinga-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=&hvpos=&hvnetw=o&hvrand=&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4584345016990587&psc=1 I hope that helps :)

[@zebralauren1]

Do you think this would work if I used Sculpey 3 instead? I just have so much of it from when I first started claying and didn't know any better lol. I really need to find a bunch of ways I can use it up. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙂 🙏 Thanks so much for all the videos you make. You are one of my top 3 clay channels that I'm obsessed with because of how much I learn and all the great inspiration I get!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

There's certainly no harm in giving it a go ;) I haven't used Sculpey 3 myself, but simply adapt the process for how you know the clay works. I would make a small one first, see how it goes, and then you can do bigger ones if it's all okay :) Just have fun and experiment :)

[@noninaguerrero5134]

Por favor, tienes video de la masa !? Gracias.

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La mayoría de mis tutoriales, incluido este, pueden tener subtítulos en otros idiomas para todo lo que digo. Haga clic en el botón 'configuración' en la parte inferior del video de KZbin, (pequeño engranaje redondo) luego haga clic en 'subtítulos', haga clic en 'español generado automáticamente', luego elija la opción 'traducción automática' y elija su idioma. A continuación, puede obtener el video completo en subtítulos traducidos :) Espero que eso ayude. 🙂