How To Make Tiny Mushrooms UPDATED VIDEO

In this video I will show you how I made tiny mushrooms from clay.
I updated the video to include important information about nail polish and polymer clay.
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[@mike1968442]

2 years later and still think your mushrooms are the best. I make train scenes and use mushrooms. Most people make them too large, you’re are the BEST!

[@rougnashi]

I'm glad you updated this video for people that didn't know. You don't need a "special" glaze. Mod podge is fine, in fact most any other sealer is fine because usually it's not acetone or alcohol based. Though with a small enough amount you may not noticed your project melting right away, painted or not over time it's very likely to melt. So just pick up a cheap bottle of sealer at your local arts and crafts or even your outdoor/hardware store! Just be sure it's water based first! Happy sculpting! EDIT: If you have to bake polymer clay on a metal sheet, put a piece of parchment paper between the sheet and the clay. It helps keep them from burning, and then you won't have metallic transfer! But yes, it's worth lowering the temperature and then baking longer. Try making little test pebbles to find the right heat and timing for your oven. You can paint them up as rocks later burnt or not ❤

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

awesome, thank you! I just made some tiny berries and was wishing I had something to glaze them with, I do have mod podge! You saved the day, lol On a side note, you would think the packages the clay comes in would carry a warning. How many people use clear nail polish to add a gloss?? I'm sure many have and many will in the future. I just looked again to be sure and the only warning is not to microwave or overbake.

[@rougnashi]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive They don't warn you because they're hoping you'll buy they're upcharged sealer to begin with, which is just silly! A lot of people do use nail polish at first, so sincerely thank you for adding the warning. I hate hearing about people's artwork being ruined later. I'm glad my comment was helpful. I just found out they make sparkle mod podge, and I've been trying to come up with something to make with it! I hope your berries turn out great! Keep up the amazing and adorable work! ❤

[@bubbysbub]

I adore your tiny frog, he's enchanting. Brilliant tutorial, thanks very much for taking the time to make it!

[@amitybloom159]

I get so excited every time you post a video, but this one made me want to immediately get the supplies and create! I made a couple and had so much fun, you are an excellent teacher and so incredibly talented! Thank you for continuing to share these amazing videos 💕

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

oh my goodness, straight to my heart! Thank you so so much, your comment made my night 💕

[@farialmab4723]

Beautiful mushrooms and lovely commentary. Subscribed 😊

[@addfrost6601]

I'm so glad I stumbled on to one of yr video's last week. I've been binge watching them since. You are fantastic in what you do and so positive in the way you teach. I love yr creations and cant wait to start my own projects. Thank you so much.

[@nessiemonstercrafts]

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this already, when I use polymer clay I will bake them on an old ceramic tile that I found, and I make a tent of aluminium foil over the top. This helps to prevent any burning, as well as stops the fan in my small oven from blowing any tiny bits off the tile. I imagine the tile would have worked very similarly to the glass dish you previously used. I think the metal sheet must conduct the heat more intensely or something.

[@mayrakopjansen2814]

Your tutorials are so great makes me want to do the same every time I see one

[@mastersadvocate]

Thank you for the information about what happens if you paint clear nail polish onto unpainted clay. I didn't know this, and an object that I made went sticky after I put clear nail polish on it. Not very nice. I like the way you make the mushrooms! I saw that adorable little red frog, and thought he was very well made! Is there anything that you can't make?? Your craft videos are amazing! I look forward to seeing more of them! 💖💖😉😉 ~Janet in Canada

[@stellarart3444]

Very cool!! 💜 I have another tip about baking on glass. If you have a large project, take it off the glass to cool, or you could crack the glass because it cools faster than the clay. Only with larger things though. A few mushrooms would probably be okay. Good to know about the nail polish.

[@Foxiepawstotti]

The frog is beautiful!

[@ladylee8364]

Thank you this was a awsom video i love it as im wanting to make some mushrooms Thank you

[@wonderwend]

They're adorable.

[@sandrahickey3593]

So cute, I need some polymer clay.

[@PossumLady8262]

Thank you for the update!! I had clear nail polish at the ready...lol...thank goodness I saw this updated version first!!! 😁👍

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

oh goodness! I would have felt terrible. I have since learned you can use any water-based sealer or even mod podge so you don't need to go out and buy anything special. Have fun!

[@pam-cl5qf]

To add some rain drops.. to look realistic.. I keep all those plastic covers from paint brushes.. I do them gently into .. white paint ..then a slightly smaller size for the black.. I make to circles of white first and the smaller black.. over top.. and a dab of gloss modge probe over tip with a brush and you..have rain drops on your leaves and mushrooms

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

that's awesome, thank you!

[@Akforgetmenot]

Amazing! So fun and it sure sparks the imagination!!

[@sabre5807]

Try using a base coat and paint with meta.lic watercolor paints. It works if you get the hang of it depending on your clay I don't use a basecoat because the metallic builds. I got a set on wish for 10 dollars!!! Worth. I repaint alot of figurines who's paint job is cheap or deteriorated. Maybe I'll make a video sometime. It's how I made my golden teacher mushrooms just using transparent clay for thinner effect or use a light gold with transparent and it serves as a basecoat more you build. Bake or dry clay first.

[@LouiseAdie-zm2jf]

These are LOVELY!! But are mushrooms really shiny? I think I'd use super matte Mod Podge, it has a really lovely finish. I'll be making these now.....I think they'll be a great beginner mushroom. I'm still new at all this. Thanks for your awesome videos!!!

[@ninijellybeanie6853]

Lovely!

[@viviandibrell849]

Really cute and simple! Thanks!

[@RianShafer]

It really is better to use glazes and sealers than nail polish for anything, that said... love ALL your projects!

[@jlocey87]

I've used nail polish for years. 35 now... Still projects are just as beautiful. The ones for outside I've used waterproof clear poly... Love making projects with sculpey. 🌹😷

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

ohhh thank you for sharing that! I was so scared to ruin other people's projects with my lack of knowledge but the mushrooms I made and covered in the polish look amazing still today, all these many months later. I thought it was because I painted them first and that added a protective coat under the nail polish. Since this project I do use a water based sealer on anything I make with polymer clay.. just in case

[@mariaisabelmunoz1655]

Fue fantástico ver tu casa . Hice una casa de hadas para mi hija y me sentí igual que tú "Encuentro cercano con el 3er Tipo". (Se genera una Adicción y no puedes parar ) Saludos desde Chile

[@LearnandPlayEveryday]

Oh forgot to add, you could also used distressed ink to add color. It looks really cool esp added to watercolors.

[@cha_os3]

You can use the clear gel UV polish though. You just have to cure it with the UV light for curing the gel. If you are putting them outside, use the UV resin. Works great too.

[@pamelakincaid6878]

That is the same way I make mine...cool.

[@winstonchaychel]

This is awesome TYSM! Also, it's not your fault. That nail polish is notorious for staying tacky 🤣💜. And stay away from Sally polish, too. Color Club is a good alternative that won't break the bank.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

aww thanks so much and thanks for the tips too! I appreciate you. Happy crafting :)

[@artdhananjay]

Beautiful work

[@lucyl.4356]

Oh Sharon I love your little froggie he's adorable!!! Would you do a tutorial on how to make him? I love frogs....lol

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thanks! sorry, I don't. It was my first frog, his name is Johnny www.sharonojala.com/2019/06/handmade-poison-dart-frog-ADHD-Story.html

[@NorahIK]

I remember you showed another method with foil and paper clay, i can't find that video, or was it part of a video i can't remember. Please will you direct me to it?

[@mikrogamis721]

I use the matt and/or gloss coats that Sculpey makes. I didn't want to deal with the melting/de-polymeration issue that I knew from building plastic models. Also, Future Floor polish works wonders (and is an old model-builders trick) for glossing after painting. (and 101 other uses too!).

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

Mikrogami S since this video I started using a water based Varathane and that does the job beautifully. Those tiny mushrooms are still on my gnome home today, they survived lol no melting at all. I think because I had painted them first that nail polish didn’t effect them, whew!!! And thanks for the additional info :)

[@mikrogamis721]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive Yeah, there's all sorts of oddball tips I find from Wargaming, model railroading, and plastic model building. --and most melt from the glues,; so an acrylic paint is always a good sealant first.

[@serenaheathfield5951]

They burnt because metal heats up to quickly, ceramic heats up slower stopping any burning, hope this helps. Love your work

[@evvasomething4yourmind432]

Beautiful!

[@jillmayo]

YOU COULD ALSO USE LIQUID SCULPY TO PUT THEM TOGETHER.

[@marycole1943]

Do you have molds for the frogs? That was adorable.i loved your choice of color 🐸 for your frog. 🥰

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

thanks! sorry, I don't. It was my first frog, his name is Johnny www.sharonojala.com/2019/06/handmade-poison-dart-frog-ADHD-Story.html

[@marycole1943]

Where The Gnomes He is so stinking adorable. I wish I was as talented as you.... to just work with some clay and make the cutest little frog 🐸.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

aww! Thanks!

[@julianadartigues]

Hello!! Hoy you make the red frog? Are you a video in KZbin Chanel?? Thanks!!

[@julienicholson6307]

I love your little frog how did you make her

[@squeezable]

So far nail polish is only thing ive found that isn't sticky or tacky.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I still have mine on the gnome home and they look as good today as the day I made them. I think painting them first saved them? Someone else commented they used nail polish over unpainted clay and it melted the clay. Maybe it depends on the brand of clay? I have no idea

[@squeezable]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive thank you. I wish i had your talent. My fingers are too pudgy for miniatures. Your work is amazing.

[@LearnandPlayEveryday]

Hi there! Love all your videos. I wanted to ask, do you have a pattern for a hat that would fit a peg doll? I’m a Waldorf Mama and have been painting all types of wooden objects (including lil mushrooms☺️) and I dnt have any felt to make a gnome hat, but figured maybe my fav channel did 🤗 Thnks for sharing all of your creations. I just love em all!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I don't, sorry. Your projects sound amazing! I took a look at your channel, my kids are older now but you brought me back! I love books, thrift stores, reading.. all of it. Your son is adorable. It goes by fast, doesn't it? I found myself smiling all the way through your "Day in the life of a toddler". That was a perfect day in my books :)

[@LearnandPlayEveryday]

Where The Gnomes Live aww you’re so sweet. My lil guy is 3yo right now but yes it does go by fast. I have 2 older kids that are older teens. I feel like yesterday they were just crawling. Lol. I dnt really post much just liked sharing a things things that we would do. Thnks for everything. 😉

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

my oldest was 10 yrs when my 2nd was born. I felt like a new mom all over again! I have 3, my last 2 are just 12 months apart, the youngest soon to be 17... goodness me, lol But I do enjoy their company, it's a different stage but still good. I miss having little ones and wish I had a few more. Children are our joy! Enjoy your little guy and the teenagers too, of course :)

[@LearnandPlayEveryday]

Where The Gnomes Live I know what you mean. My oldest is a 16 yo girl and driving, and my other teen is 14 yo boy. They are growing faster than I’d like them too. And I too felt like I was starting over. All night breastfeeding and diapers oh my! It was a tough but I love it. I’d have more but my hubby is happy with the 3 we have. We live in southern NJ and it’s lovely summer here now so most of our days are spent by the pool and by the beach when we can. I also want to add how much your channel has meant to me. You’ve helped me make some really amazing things for my son. The monkey, bunnies, a witch, Tin man, pumkins, ghosts, etc... I’ve been crocheting forever but only found your channel about 3 yrs ago. Around when my youngest was born. It was such an easy transition into Amigurumi. You basically held my hand while I was learning. I cnt thank you enough for it!!! I recently started painting and found needle felting too. I’m such a crafter at heart lol. Anyways, Srry to take up your time. I wish you so much happiness, much like what you’ve brought to so many of us. Thnks!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

oh wow! What an amazing thing to hear, thank you so so much 💕 That went straight to my heart and will stay there. I can't tell you what that means to me. All the best to you and yours. Happy crafting for many years to come 💕

[@elimighty]

Thanks sharon for the amazing tutorial. I have a question about your little big foot elephant, how do you make the elephant stand? I made 4 elephants and none of them are able to stand unfortunately. Please let me know if you have any tips on how to make the elephant stand, thanks for your time I really appreciate it :)

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I use props to make them stand in photos. You could try weighting the feet down with something first, before stuffing. Thanks for asking!

[@ginagaladriel]

Also you could try making the feet flat, by making a back loop only for the first row after finishing the size of the round of the feet , it has helped me to help the amigurumis feet lay flat, but as Sharon said maybe putting some weights (like rice inside a small baggy)

[@elimighty]

@@ginagaladriel thanks for your help I'm very grateful I'll try that out next time. Thanks ❤

[@ginagaladriel]

@@elimighty You're most welcome!, hope it helps! ♥

[@elimighty]

@@ginagaladriel thqnks i hope so too. Really appreciate your help ❤

[@litahsr.8226]

dumb question but did i miss your video how u made the bird nest and Tiles didn't see how u did that 10:51

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

the roof shingles link is in the icard and in the description box of the video, also on my blog www.sharonojala.com The nest is an abandoned hummingbird's nest that I've had for many years. Thanks for asking!

[@joyceparkes2678]

🙏🏽

[@pam-cl5qf]

Has anyone tried a matte modge pidge first.. but for me I use baked clay, then modge podge and nail polish

[@pam-cl5qf]

Sorry.. modge podge.. dang phone

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

a commenter just indeed left a comment that mod podge would work as a glaze, or any water based sealer.

[@rougnashi]

Any sealer that's water based won't melt your clay. If you're unsure if a product will melt your project check the ingredients on the bottle or online.

[@Veemerica]

I used nail polish on Fimo and indeed, it softens the clay. Such a pitty.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

did you paint the clay first or just apply the nail polish straight over the clay? I'm asking to see if painting first makes the difference.

[@Veemerica]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive I think painting makes a difference but I didn't paint it first unfortunately. I thought I was being smart and efficient using coloured nail polish. 😔

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

oh okay. SO very sorry that happened to you!

[@mike1968442]

Omg, I cant believe your using opi. Yikes! Thats top line nail polish.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I'm not familiar with the brand. It was in a bunch of stuff given to me. It has the greatest shine but smells so strong and horrendous I had to open a window while using it. lol yikes!

[@osa313]

This varnish will turn yellow and in no time it will crack! i realy do not advise you to use any kind of nail varnish on clay

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I did explain that in the intro, you must have skipped that

[@osa313]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive Nop, you explained that it melted the clay underneath it. Also i'm giving you an advise, no need to be so rude in the answer! be sure i'l never advise you again!

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

I didn't mean to be rude, I just said you must have skipped over the intro.. I thought you did. It's hard to relay emotion online, I just typed an answer. I sometimes only have a few minutes when responding to comments, and I try to get to them all. My mistake, no worries, I'm okay with advice. I am a newbie to this kind of clay, someone else told me it would melt the clay and make it sticky so I took that advice, unlisted my old video and uploaded it again with the new info. I thought you skipped over the intro because I did say not to use nail polish and why. I don't know all the reasons not to use it but it's good to know. Thank you :)

[@osa313]

@@WhereTheGnomesLive And i over reacted! Its ok i just felt like i wanted to give you advise to help you and you rejected my help but i understand and i apologie.

[@WhereTheGnomesLive]

no worries! I completely understand and it was a miscommunication on my part. I appreciate your advice and your reply for sure. Have a good evening!