Fun Fish in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial

These fish are such fun to make in polymer clay. I show you how to make them as wall decorations, but they are also great as card toppers, or in any polymer clay design piece. I take you step by step through the process, so sit back, relax, and watch before having fun creating some of your own.
The Fun Fish Template is available for your personal use and is a downloadable PDF found at the very bottom of the KZbin Video page of my website - KZbin Videos -www.fionaabel-s...
Here is the link to Conditioning Polymer Clay - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Here is the link to creating Skinner Blends - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
The measuring sheet can be found here - www.printablep...
The small round cutters can either be bought in a set specifically used for polymer clay from many shops on Etsy, (I originally got mine from MyMandarinDucky on Etsy - www.etsy.com/u... ) or somewhere like PCUK Tools - www.pcuktools.... but I have also bought them direct off eBay, where you can search under ‘Cord Pin End Crimp Terminal Wire Copper Connectors’, to find similar cutters, but you will get a huge amount all the same sizes.
If you like my work, then please do have a look at my website, www.fionaabel-s... and follow me on Facebook / fiona.abelsmith and Instagram. / fionaabelsmith.artist
I also have a number of Polymer Clay Tutorials to buy, both in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/u... where I have more tutorials in a PDF format, and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.t...
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and is available from the KZbin Free Audio Library.
Thank you so much for watching.

[@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 :)

[@joycepetrina2791]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Joyce :)

[@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 :)

[@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]

💜💕

[@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.

[@annushca09]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Большое спасибо :)

[@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 🙂

[@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 :)

[@jennifermarlowe5336]

What fun, Fiona! Thanks for sharing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jennifer :)

[@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 ;)

[@lindabryant4292]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Absolutley, sounds fab :) Thank you :)

[@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.

[@boogherghostgreenslimy529]

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

[@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 :)

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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 🙂

[@melindafuhrer3820]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank so much Melinda :)

[@christinamangelo]

She is just a perfectionist.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

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

[@charlotte155]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@vickyrumsey692]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Vicky :)

[@violetabugrova5808]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thank you Violeta :)

[@lussinegharibyan7887]

WOW! Well done!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@renukanair6457]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

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

[@susanlathrop234]

These are just way too cute.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Susan :)

[@lucydurham1403]

These fish are beautiful! So much detail!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Lucy :)

[@rhondabeckwith8782]

Very cool, cutest fish ever!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Rhonda :)

[@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 🙂

[@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 :)

[@skywalker7294]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@melissaphillis7247]

Absolutely stunningly beautiful fishies!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Melissa :)

[@moniquejacquemin5313]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Monique :)

[@sarahnunns8263]

Simply fabulous Fiona. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Sarah :)

[@delabud8978]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

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

[@jaypenfold8637]

Another great tutorial Fiona these are adorable.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jay :)

[@charmaineton5080]

Love them - so cute. 🙂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Char 🙂

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@stacyarnold8850]

Thanks for sharing Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Stacy :)

[@donnaleelittle9664]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Donna :)

[@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 :)

[@BarbaraG51]

You really know what your doing great tutorial

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Barbara :)

[@sandramateosfarese9732]

Preciososss...gran trabajo como siempre.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias Sandra :)

[@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 :)

[@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

[@RosasUtopia]

Those were AMAZING!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@angiwinter5644]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Angi :)

[@user-lt8cx8dq1o]

What a joy! Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@mmusicante]

Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@mezven]

Trop beau 🤩 merci pour le partage 😘

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@Stephanie_Hancock]

So cute, I love them.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Stephanie :)

[@aliciabeatriz4490]

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

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias, saludas desde England tambien :)

[@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 :)

[@MakingLibtardsReeee]

Yay another tutorial. I saw this come up taking my daughter to school this morning and I squealed. She loves watching these with me but I’m going to have to watch it first without her bc I can’t wait lol...she doesn’t have to know right 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

ha ha, no I wont tell if you don't ;) Thanks so much :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@Clay Art Etc Thanks so much :)

[@avondahightower5965]

That is adorable!

[@giselerigo2746]

You are a very artist, y love so mush

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@sandyblue4235]

That's cute

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@styletoutfaitmain]

Comme c'est mignon !!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@teressa7666]

I love your tutorials!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@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.

[@wendyjulianaarroyocanahui5233]

Gracias

[@dragicazupancic6293]

So cute 😍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 Lovely ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Tish :)

[@xxxdoggg]

Love these! I want to try making some of them. I do have a question though. I notice you use paint fairly often in different ways. I have only tried acrylic paint on a baked piece of polymer clay once and it never dried. Not even weeks later--remained sticky. Do you know what the problem is? Is it the type of clay or the type of paint? Or something else?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

It is the type of paint :( some work well and some just never dry. Go the The Blue Bottle Tree and look up articles on paint, Ginger has some good suggestions, and then ask around in forums in the country you are in as to which paint people use on clay that works well. as sometimes brands differ even between countries. I hope that helps, and at least you know it is nothing you are doing wrong :) The Blue Bottle Tree is here - thebluebottletree.com/ :)

[@xxxdoggg]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Thank you for the info. I will ck Blue BottleTree too!

[@Beezer.D.B.]

It has been awhile since I’ve worked in polymer clay (use to create miniatures years ago) and one problem I would have was painting before baking. Some paint colors would change during baking. Makes sense now, but was hard to accept then. 😂

[@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 🙂

[@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 :)

[@karenduplessis3284]

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

[@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 :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@jo351]

💖🐟🐠

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Jo :)

[@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 :)

[@marilynl.855]

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much :)

[@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.

[@luisdonizetepereira4991]

joia

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Gràcies :)

[@MariaGarcia-ne4fe]

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