Fun Fish in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial

[@Doxymeister]

Oh my gosh, is that not the cutest thing ever? Wouldn't those fish look great hanging from a mobile for a child's room? Really adorable!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oooh yes, that's a great idea :)

[@leetzannaroyalla9068]

I love the colors you have used. I believe that these would make a wonderful mobile. Babies, as well as every other age, would love the colors. By the way, Fiona my love, whenever I feel down I just watch a few of your videos and I feel better. You are lovely.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww, that's so lovely of you, thank you, and yes they would make a lovely mobile, you are right. Have fun, and thanks again 🙂

[@kathyjones274]

I'm going to try this out with my granddaughter, she picked it out and wants to do it. With help I believe she will be fairly successful at this. She's very exceptional for her age so we shall see 👀 😉

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Fantastic, I hope you both thoroughly enjoy it - have fun and thank you :)

[@charmaineton5080]

Love them - so cute. 🙂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Char 🙂

[@traceyowen6136]

That was great to watch Fiona, was fun watching and thinking about your stunning fish sculptures 💜 thanks again 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much Tracey 🙂

[@jacquelinemorris5104]

Thank you so much for a fantastic tutorial 🥰 I have only recently found your channel and I'm loving it 💖🌺💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you are enjoying the videos, thanks so much Jacqueline 🙂

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Hello Fiona. As you know my grandson (Dexter) and I do our clay together and watch you together. He’s having a sleepover (we have been in a bubble as a family so we are safe, they look after me, I’m super lucky). Anyhoo, while watching you, your soothing voice was as good as a bedtime story and off he went!😂😂😂 We will be watching you again tomorrow, he will NOT miss a thing you do. Great tutorial and ty for the help in grand baby sitting 😆

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh that is priceless and made me giggle :) I am so glad you both enjoy the videos, and that it also helps him nod off ;) Thanks so much Linda and Dexter :)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

💜💕

[@boa9535]

I will not ignore you! I will giggle and say it’s art and a flying fish is fantastic.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That made me giggle ;)

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

What cute fishies! If we all make these...the world will be a more colorfull and happy place...just what we need now! Thank you for sharing!😘😘😘

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I love that idea :)

[@joycepetrina2791]

These fish are beautiful. I luv your work and the way you teach.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Joyce :)

[@lindabryant4292]

These will be fabulous on the watercloset wall with some bubbles and seaweed added for effect. Thanks!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Absolutley, sounds fab :) Thank you :)

[@loreyao1515]

I appreciate the fact that not only do you list the equipment needed but also show them. I also appreciate how you list amounts and I’m very thankful you use Fimo soft because has been so much easily accessible to me during this current polymer clay shortage.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad it is helpful, I do wonder about doing it at times, as it delays the start of the process, but on balance I think I have had more comments in favour than against, so I will continue to do it :) thank you so much for the very helpful feedback :) And yes, FIMO seems for many people to have been easier to get hold of than some of the other brands during the last couple of years :)

[@teressa7666]

You make "smooshing" canes look so easy.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

ha ha, I love smooshing canes ;)

[@grittykitty50]

Fiona is the queen of "smooshing" and she wields that cable needle with such ease.

[@violetabugrova5808]

Very detailed video, and very beautiful, thank you very much!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thank you Violeta :)

[@mezven]

Trop beau 🤩 merci pour le partage 😘

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

These are really lovely. I think I've told you before, but I don't work with polymer clay at all. I suffer from insomnia and nightmares and often watch your videos when I cannot sleep. They help me to relax and improve the content of my dreams. So, allow me to thank you again for your videos.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so sorry you have such a bad time sleeping, but I am very glad I can be of a little help :) Thanks so much for letting me know :)

[@grittykitty50]

Princezz, you might consider actually trying polymer clay. You really don't need a lot of equipment and it is soooo much fun. It might be a further help to you. Good Luck.

[@kathyjones274]

Love her calming voice and nice music 🎶 🎵 on top of it. Then again no music, your own, or nothing at all is well enough.

[@sandyblue4235]

That's cute

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@NamiNuitsuki]

I adore how detailed these videos are. Sometimes, it can be hard to see what materials someone is using or understand what they are doing but I've never once had an issue following your videos. They are literally the perfect formula for anyone to follow, even my kid cousins can. I'll be showing them this video for sure since they have pet fish and would love to make some out of clay! Thank you for your wonderful and soothing work, as always

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Nami, what a wonderful comment, I am so glad you enjoy them :) Hope the cousins have fun making some too :)

[@jennifermarlowe5336]

What fun, Fiona! Thanks for sharing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jennifer :)

[@boogherghostgreenslimy529]

Pretty colors, Fiona! Fun for Spring and Summer!!❤🧡🧡💚💙💜🐬🐠

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :)

[@mariateresaleflercamino565]

Muchas gracias Fiona, por sus impresionantes tutoriales. Se nota que además de saber mucho del tema tiene un gusto exquisito para crear. He aprendido mucho con usted. Debo agradecerle que en las explicaciones estén en Ingles, al leerlo lo entiendo perfecto. Es una gran ARTISTA y buena maestra. Toda mi admiración desde España. Otra vez muchas gracias

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Eso es tan amable de ti, y un comentario encantador, muchas gracias :)

[@moniquejacquemin5313]

Bonsoir Fiona, super vos poissons ça change des bijoux j'adore merci

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Monique :)

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

Very cool, cutest fish ever!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Rhonda :)

[@annushca09]

Интересная идея и такой хороший мастер класс. Вы просто мастер с большой буквы. Браво.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Большое спасибо :)

[@charlotte155]

So cute and pretty, also just wanted to say you are a wonderful teacher❣❣❣💯💪❤🙏🌈💯⭐⭐

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@cherryshrimp2359]

Oh that was just so much fun. The colour possibility are endless with this project. I could certainly watch you create all day long so I especially like the long videos I do learn so much from them. So thank you. 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much and yes, there are great colour possibilities with this one :)

[@loreyao1515]

I agree. I learn so much that I can apply to other projects.

[@christinamangelo]

She is just a perfectionist.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much - I hope ;) It's not always a good thing to be in life ;) :)

[@Les0613]

I loved the colors you selected, such fun. I think I might try this as a small pendant. I think young kids would love these as a fun necklace.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am sure they would, thank you so much :)

[@vickyrumsey692]

Fiona I love your fish!!!!!! I can hardley wait to see what's next!!!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Vicky :)

[@susanlathrop234]

These are just way too cute.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Susan :)

[@melindafuhrer3820]

I so enjoyed this tutorial and loved your color choices. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank so much Melinda :)

[@sylvialonghurst8745]

Thanking you so much, love this one, think I'm going to try to make a kitchen clock with the fishes swimming in the center, and a few on the wall, married a fisherman 😁he will love it

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, yes that sounds absolutley wonderful. Thanks Sylvia :)

[@lucydurham1403]

These fish are beautiful! So much detail!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Lucy :)

[@renukanair6457]

You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you again for an amazing tutorial.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed it :)

[@lussinegharibyan7887]

WOW! Well done!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@melissaphillis7247]

Absolutely stunningly beautiful fishies!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Melissa :)

[@shellybeals2806]

These are just delightful and so are you Fiona 💗 Can’t wait to get started on these for my daughter, she loves fish 🐠. Thank you for sharing 😊👏🏻💗 😂Don’t use a toothbrush that someone is using😂 made me LOL

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Shelly, so glad your daughter will enjoy it too :)

[@donnaleelittle9664]

Fiona this is such a fun great tutorial! Nice change! Thank you! 🤩😍🥰🥰🥰☃️☃️☃️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Donna :)

[@jaypenfold8637]

Another great tutorial Fiona these are adorable.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jay :)

[@Cindylee29]

These are amazing, Fiona!! ♥️😍 Such a fun design! I LOOOOVE them! So cute!💜💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Cindylee :)

[@karenduplessis3284]

Hi, where can I download the template please? Love you tuitorials

[@giselerigo2746]

You are a very artist, y love so mush

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@sarahnunns8263]

Simply fabulous Fiona. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Sarah :)

[@skywalker7294]

You always amaze me! They are gorgeous, thank you so much!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@delabud8978]

Amazing as usual Fiona. Thanks for creating this for us. 💖💖💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you liked it, thanks so much :)

[@leonanelson2444]

These are so fun and colorful , they are just perfect for my bathroom, thank you Fiona

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Leona :)

[@grittykitty50]

Pardon me Leona, but when you say more than a couple of words about a tutorial, that is a huge compliment.

[@RosasUtopia]

Those were AMAZING!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@BarbaraG51]

You really know what your doing great tutorial

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Barbara :)

[@mmusicante]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@angiwinter5644]

so detailful and creativity is just beyound - such a great material, fantastic

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Angi :)

[@aliciabeatriz4490]

Hermoso trabajo !! 😍 , saludos desde Argentina 🤗🇦🇷

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias, saludas desde England tambien :)

[@stacyarnold8850]

Thanks for sharing Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Stacy :)

[@עינתרבינא]

What a joy! Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@lizrichardson3309]

Yet another lovely tutorial Fiona! Thank you! ❤ It's given me a lot of ideas...... just need some time to try them out! 😉

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Liz :)

[@brendanewton9440]

I couldn’t find the fish template on your website🤗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

It's definitley there, I have just checked. Follow the link in the description below the video - click where it says ......more and the rest of the description opens up. Then when you are on my website page go right down to the bottom of the KZbin videos page, and all the templates are listed there. Have fun 🙂

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

So cute, I love them.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Stephanie :)

[@sandramateosfarese9732]

Preciososss...gran trabajo como siempre.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias Sandra :)

[@avondahightower5965]

That is adorable!

[@michellefeeley1555]

So cute!! I needed this bit of whimsey in my life today, been sitting in a creative block for a couple of days, Thank you Fiona you rock~!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad you like them, thanks Michelle, and hope the block has passed :)

[@teressa7666]

I love your tutorials!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@styletoutfaitmain]

Comme c'est mignon !!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@dragicazupancic6293]

So cute 😍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@wendyjulianaarroyocanahui5233]

Gracias

[@boa9535]

Perfect. I’ve thinking about creating some fish. The problem is I want to hang them around my garden so passers by can be entertained this summer. Can polymer clay last outside? Does it disintegrate in sun and rain? Above the garden that would contaminate the soil. I don’t want that. I might have to use wood.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Many people use polymer clay outside, and there is no problem 'contaminating' the soil. Some colours do fade more quickly than others, so a shaded area would be better, and of course baking sun and very hot temperatures may cause some damage. I have had my covered flower pots in the garden for 2 years now, during hot days - up to 37 degrees, and cold nights, down to -10 degrees and they are fine so far :) The orange clay did fade slightly, but that is all, so go ahead and make them for the garden :) have a look online and you will see quite a few people have hung polymer clay in their gardens :)

[@boa9535]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals, Great! Thank you. I’m looking forward to creating.

[@lisavigus-brown8247]

Where do you get the fish pic from?

[@melissaphillis7247]

Link in description box

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes, as Melissa says, the link is in the description below the video :)

[@karenduplessis3284]

Hi. where can I download the fish template. Love your work.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 Lovely ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Tish :)

[@swearenginlawanda]

Very pretty. My warped brain is trying to make a 3D one by reversing one of 2 fish. Is that possible?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :), yes very feasible, just as you say, do one, then revers the pattern for the other side :)

[@janriva5844]

Where exactly do we find the template for the fish?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Sorry Jan the link wasn't working, I have just re-done it - look at the video description for the active link :)

[@janriva5844]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Thank you.

[@teressa7666]

I got red in my yellow from the Pasta machine. ??!! :(

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That's a bit frustrating :( If it's so bad that it turns the yellow completely orange, then I would normally cut out the bit that was changed, and add some more yellow in. But first I would give the machine a bit of a clean. Hope it didn't spoil it too much for you :)

[@princezzpuffypants6287]

How is it that your intro music sounds English? Edit: Haha! I've just looked at your description! Well, the song is very appropriately titled, then!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes, I think that may be why I loved it the first time I heard it, and the title made it perfect for me :)

[@grittykitty50]

This piece of music was also used for an Edwardian mini-series some years ago (I think) so it is thoroughly British.

[@detodosmoles]

I like the orange fish the most. However there's no point in having a gradient in the fish's body, because (1) the gradient isn't visible underneath the scales and (2) the gradient is covered by another layer of monochromatic clay underneath/on the backside.

[@jo351]

💖🐟🐠

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Jo :)

[@marilynl.855]

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much :)

[@luisdonizetepereira4991]

joia

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Gràcies :)

[@MariaGarcia-ne4fe]

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