My Polymer Clay Ring Box

[@lindastewart5630]

Donna, your creativity is incredible ❤️ I think you should place all of your rings in a glass display cabinet and admire them daily🥰 they are far too wonderful to hide away.. they are mind blowingly beautiful 👌🏻🙌🏻🤗😘

[@raquelpacheco5594]

I also think that you should display your rings. They are a perfect example of curiosity, risk taking, an incredible creativity. All these rings show your internal joy; eventhough, you prefer white and black, the reds, orange and green colors are great.

[@JennyParker-r2n]

Good idea, they're little works if art.

[@anitasmith404]

They belong in a gallery. Beautiful work.

[@JennyParker-r2n]

What a fabulous collection, and such fun to hear your commentary. Thanks for sharing.

[@linnyt7]

Your rings just blew me away! I bet Ripley's Believe it or Not would award you with the most unique rings in existence prize, lol. You are a true pioneer of polymer clay. Thanks for sharing these, and feel free to share other collections. I really enjoyed it!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you so much linny! so glad you liked it. hugs, d

[@sheilajeancook6580]

Thank you Donna. You are absolutely adorable. You are so gifted. You have taught me so much and opened so many ideas for me. You encourage me every time I open your site. Thank you for all you give. Love you. God bless you.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

aw, thank you, sheila jean! you are too good to me, kid. big hugs, d

[@linalinux]

A lot of these rings would make perfect necklace pendants! 👌

[@pamholzman2339]

I would love to see a video on your baking technique for all the different shaped items you make. I can't figure out for the life of me how you bake some of those crazy shapes. ❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

will do, pam! hugs, d

[@lizrichardson3309]

Oh this has been a real adventure with Donna! ❤ I love the colours, shapes and fantasy of these rings! The last ring made me think of the card spinners we used to have when I was much younger and was happily entertained by cardboard and string! 😊

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

I absolutely MUST try and make a turning flower ring. It’s too much fun to miss. 😂

[@DonnaKatoArt]

you'll find the spinner. now, the little flower is one i will probably do because it's easy and i think you'll figure it out but might as well do it, right? hugs, d

[@dorotaniznik5728]

Dear Donna!! I love it! The "tour de rings" was an incredible and sweet journey to go on with you! Thank you very much for sharing❤❤❤❤❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

so glad you liked them, dorota! hugs, d

[@stephanieglancey2361]

Please do this again!!!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

100%. more to come! hugs, d

[@lindylittleton4183]

I can see them on the catwalk. They are a work of art and interesting to see how you have evolved with your designs

[@DonnaKatoArt]

lol. safer than the shoes they wear, right? hugs, d

[@cynthiaberry3553]

I loved this vid, and feel very privileged to be shown the secrets of your shoe box. Would love to see more please.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

100%! hugs, d

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Some of your rings are very Tim Burton-esque - and it’s a compliment. Would you teach us how to make the spinning mechanism?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

vee!!! scroll down, the spinner ring is already a tute! hugs, d

[@marijkeowen1978]

Oh what FUN FUN, I would love to see how the little compartment rings are made. Ready for secret messages, yum ❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

marijke, you're in luck, i did that as a tute so just scroll down and you'll find it, it's the black box ring! hugs, d

[@maryvanderwood5552]

I love the look of the Splat and Spinner rings rings, but the one with the purple stairs and red flower reminds me of stairs leading up to the Old Woman who lived in a Shoe! 😊

[@DonnaKatoArt]

you nailed it, mary! hugs, d

[@shellydaly1]

These should seriously go to a museum - and not be stored where no one can admire them!!! (Maybe the one in Racine, Wisconsin?) Everyone of them is a marvel of DK design & engineering ❤️ I love your show and tells, do more 🥰

[@DonnaKatoArt]

gotcha! hugs d

[@randyinvancouver]

This was so fun! I love the Dr Seuss collection 🤔

[@SuzWarren]

Hi, Donna! And what a pleasant surprise! A trip inside the master’s hoard 🤗. Loved seeing all the rings. I can only imagine the trove of other pieces in your studio. Thanks again and happy Thanksgiving!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you, suz! more to come, kid. hope you had a great day. hugs, d

[@yrt66]

As for what to do with them, here's a thought: If you can bear to part with them, do a blind box sale. $X gets you one, $XX gets you two, etc. That would be the easiest way without having to list every single one and come up with a price.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

i may do that...i am drowning in rings and pendants and pins and bracelets and necklaces. seriously, there's too much stuff here. big hugs, d

[@andrea.rivers]

This is fantastic!!! I love this peek inside your ring box! So many ideas and inspiration! Wowza!!! 😊 Thanks for sharing! ☺️I edit to add... YEs!!! More of these peeks! ☺️🥰🐾

[@DonnaKatoArt]

okay, andrea, will definitely do more show and tell! hugs, d

[@sanchapa5185]

OMG!😊 thanks so much, I have lobbied for show and tell before and will continue to do so. I actually shrieked when I saw the thumbnail- what a treat! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

so happy you're happy, kid! hugs, d

[@SusanEyer]

Those are Wild! Your creativity amazes me! ♥️♥️♥️ Thanks for the smiles and laughs!😊

[@dawnpohl4085]

I enjoyed your trip down memory lane.

[@Robsquick]

One of my favorite boxes to play in ❤❤❤

[@DonnaKatoArt]

hi robs! hugs, d

[@kolitiokada9825]

Hey Donna! I love show & tells! Your shoebox is a treasure chest!

[@allisonchavez9113]

These are amazing! You were ahead of your time with the spinner rings...known now as fidget rings to ease anxiety

[@colleengarland8977]

Wowzers! You should do an online destash! I’d buy a ring!

[@SAP64]

I love the whimsy in all of them. ❤ Thanks for showing us.

[@genevavaughan-u6n]

LOVE. THE CREATIVITY IS AMAZING. MADE MY DAY. THANKS FOR SHARING.

It isn´t wasting time, its funny a lot. And I think you could make a sort of garden out of a bunch of pods and flower rings. I like your videos, thank you Donna.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you! hugs, d

[@sherylwright5705]

That was so much fun Donna! I thoroughly enjoyed seeing your rings. You are so creative. Please do it again!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

i have many more boxes, kid. will do! hugs, d

[@traceyowen6136]

Oh D I ADORE ALL your rings!!! You were the first person I saw who made them with poly clay 💜🥰💜 I really enjoyed watching, thank you for sharing with us 💜 big hugs 💜

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you, tracey! hugs, d

[@peggyhice2794]

It's always fun to walk down memory lane. Thank you for sharing.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

100%, peggy! it was fun for me, too, hugs, d

[@cindycorall3593]

I love your show and tell. Thank you!

[@kathylewis1415]

What a fun 28 minutes!!! I love them all, but especially the spinners and the wavy black and white ones. Would love classes on those. You are an incredible artist! Thank you for sharing!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

kathy! the spinner rings are already in the member's classroom, kid. just scroll and you'll see it. hugs, d

[@elec2881]

I love ❤️ the stacking 💍

[@linalinux]

No absolutely not a waste of time! This is very inspiring! And here is a good view into how to get good at stuff, you try things and you make a lot of tests :D

[@mistycherie]

Loved seeing all these rings, tons of variety and creativity - Donna! Spinner rings and butterfly rings, treasure box, splats, and the smaller stacker rings, really love them all! Haha. I think you could probably turn some of the whimsical longer pod ones (that you had several of similar) into art piece(s) for sure. Maybe like some wood (painted? stained?) dowel rods at various heights standing upright in a base or even at some fun curves/angles to display them on.. Yes, loved this and would love to see more videos like this! 💚

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you! bracelets, next! hugs, d

[@ginacotter2768]

Please please please make some of these rings. I love them!! I also love your show and tell video, what fun it was to see things you’ve made in the past, so inspiring.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

Gina! Some of them are already tutorials, scroll through and you'll see. The Domino, The Box, The Sinner, The Carved Pod. Start there and I will d more! Hugs, D

[@addjewelry]

I’d love to see more of your work.

[@Esoteric_Designs]

Absolutely enjoyed looking at your art!!! Thank you so much! Yes, please do more of this!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

my pleasure! bracelets, next! cheers, d

[@janebarbour948]

A relaxing inspiring video I just love seeing collections of things 🌈🎀🌷

[@CreativeMsKitty]

Inspiration in a box. I really enjoyed seeing your rings and the different techniques. Thank you.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

so glad! hugs, d

[@John-I-McLeod]

LOVE THIS DONNA! ❤ 🦃

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you, john! hugs, d

[@MarciDelMastro]

This was so much fun to watch.

[@SusanStephenson-ji1or]

I love show and tell!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you! hugs, d

[@joanneturner3784]

This has been fun! seeing all your rings, the styles and colours-beautiful!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

so glad you liked this, joanne! hugs, d

[@janebarbour948]

Please show us all your collections it’s fascinating 👀👀👀🌸🌸🌸

[@sydneyhoward7391]

This was super fun and I learned something I’m going to try! Thanks much, again, Donna.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

so glad you liked it! more to come. just have to get myself and the stuff organizes.! hugs, d

[@Danielleb723]

I love your style. Is there a tutorial for the spinner rings? If not maybe would you create one? Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays

[@betsyvanek9275]

Thank YOU❤

[@sarahp306]

I loved watching this video so much! What an amazing journey in rings and an insight into your brain. What a fabulous collection!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

lol. thank you! hugs, d

[@kymmaraldo1365]

Wow, absolutely gorgeous, D. I love them all but think my favourites are the ones that you don't know what you were thinking, lol. Also the pods. Thanks so much for sharing all the beauty with us. Algorithm only just popped this video on my feed. What's with that?!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you so much. i tend to get lost in the clay and i just go! i don't understand the algo, they keep changing it so no one really does. glad it popped up, though! hugs, d

[@cynthiakammann7368]

That was fun watch! Thank you. I love your botanical rings that extend into the air just a bit, because that makes them more easily wearable if not as much fun. And, yes, buna cord is great for the ring part. I think I have some in red... colors might be fun. The spinners are so cool. In general I think they're all good conversation starters. But who goes to cocktail or costume parties these days, right?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

i know, cynthia! that's why i consider them interesting objects rather than wearables. so much you can do, right? hugs, d

[@cindypage8673]

Loved looking through your ring box with you! You are so inspiring :) x

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you, cindy! hugs, d

[@odi8931]

Lots of beauty ❤❤❤❤

[@lightbulbnirvana]

TFS Donna!

[@monaitani446]

Donna, thank you for sharing your goodies shoe box, they are lovely. I was wondering if you could teach us the stacking rings like in minute 25:10 please. Thank you again. Pls keep on sharing your beauties

[@DonnaKatoArt]

i willd definitely do that, mona! big hugs, d

[@etgdesignstudio]

DELIGHTFUL! I was just doodling ring ideas the other day and wondered if I could make a spinning / fidget ring. Now I know it's possible! Do you have instructions in one of your books?

[@etgdesignstudio]

SILLY ME!!!!! There is already a KZbin video... Yay!

[@DonnaKatoArt]

you found it! yay!!! hugs d

[@anitasmith404]

Wow! 👏👏👏

[@atmacdee]

Donna - you bad girl, why are these stuck away in a box!!!! They should be curated - they would make a beautiful display. Thanks for sharing - so much joy and inspiration. What else have you got stuck away in boxes...

[@DonnaKatoArt]

lol. i have a lot of boxes with a lot of stuff! i will definitely do more box reveals! hugs, d

[@debbieeldridge2630]

Oh my GOSH THE FISH RING!!! Did you do a class on that one???? I need to either buy it or make one.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

debbie!!! yes, scroll down and you'll find it, kid. hugs, d

[@yrt66]

Oh I love this show-and-tell, what a treat! I feel like we also got a peek into your brain 😂

[@DonnaKatoArt]

lol, my brain is an interesting place to be! hugs, d

[@janebarbour948]

Maybe a quick fun video on the stacking rings 🪆

[@DonnaKatoArt]

it's coming! thanks for asking! hugs, d

[@bekee]

Love it! 🧡

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you! i love rings! hugs, d

[@PDvW]

More please! Where can I find the other show-and-tell video?

[@DonnaKatoArt]

hi! this was the first one but i will do more! hugs, d

[@anitasmith404]

Please if you ever sell any let us know! 🙏🌷👏

[@DonnaKatoArt]

i am going to, anita, but first i will put it out to the member's classroom, then i will release to everyone! cheers, d

[@deniseosborne4045]

Nothing you do is a waste of my time. I really, really enjoyed this.

[@DonnaKatoArt]

thank you, d! hugs, d

[@shellieharding115]

I have autistic clients. Please teach how to make spinner rings.

[@deniseosborne4045]

There is a tutorial called the spinner ring in the members group. It was about a year ago