Nee Nee Ree Spiral Polymer Clay Cane Tutorial

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- Beginner to Intermediate level polymer clay cane tutorial showing from beginning to end how to build the cane that is shown.
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- Includes instructions for making a Skinner blend that was originally developed by Judith Skinner and now used by most polymer clay artists to create color gradients in polymer clay designs
- Finished product is a cane that can be sliced (with every slice being almost identical to the rest) and used in an unlimited number of clay projects
Materials needed - 1 block each of Premo Alizarin Crimson and Premo White, 3/4 block of Premo Black, and 1+1/4 blocks of Soufle Canary, and 1 tsp White embossing powder (optional)
Tools needed - Acrylic rod, knitting needle, metal or wood rod, blade, pasta machine
- Instructions are given for exact colors and amounts, but please, please, please, let your creativity be your guide! Use your own colors, modify the design, go wild!!!
- The design for this cane was adapted from the ink and colored pencil drawing I did that is shown at the beginning of the video.
- The pictures of the cane, the drawing, and the video are copyright 2018 by Anita M. Long. However, any canes you make using my instructions and any products you make from those canes are your own work and you are free to use them in any way you choose. Any credit to me for the design and instruction either by name or by tagging me in your social media posts will be appreciated.
I'd love to see your finished canes made from this tutorial and the items you make from them! Send pics to [e-mail] or tag me in your posts!
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[@rozzygarner512]

One of the best descriptions for making a cane. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Love it Anita, great first video, and a wonderful cane :)

[@peppamlowe]

I love this! Great video! Looking forward to learning more from you!

[@aoifesmyth3881]

I love it Anita well done on your first video!!! Can't wait to see more! 💕

[@Monalisacat37]

Thank you so much for such a great tutorial! Very kind and generous of you! Can't wait to try this!

[@victoriaromanchuk7493]

Thanks for sharing! Love it. Can’t wait to try this!

[@kamv1227]

Great explanations of the steps. Love the tutorial and looking forward to more. Can't wait to make this cane.

[@AleDen1972]

It’s beautiful!! Thank you for sharing

[@nancylacivita6494]

This is an exceptional tutorial. You explain every step so well. Can’t wait to try it! Thank you.

[@carrie7209]

That was brilliant! Thank you so much. I particularly liked the way you showed the reducing because sometimes I've found it hard to know exactly which direction to reduce something in when it's a block like this. Looking forward to seeing what other canes you come up with 😁

[@sarahmate1840]

I love the 3D look of the Nee Nee Ree Cane.

[@clk914]

Great tutorial! Love the cane. I’m definitely gonna try making one. I’m sure it’s hard work to make a tutorial, but I hope this is the first of many more! Thank you!

[@estherschmidt5806]

WOW!!! an awesome cane! thank You!!!

[@lynnmasoner7627]

Thank you for the informative and well understood directions. Makes me want to start working with the polymer clay and making beads and other things

[@UraniumFire]

Fiona, thank you for this video. Excellent focus and camera work! I watched your canes appear on Instagram and was so excited to see you'd posted a tutorial!

[@Karibee61]

Hi Nee Nee Ree, your tutorial is so brilliant and the cane is just stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your work and ideas; much appreciated. Love and peace from Greenwich London UK.

[@planetisis2282]

Great video Anita....and loving your wonderful cane!!

[@maryettamcgraw5367]

Well done - so clear!! A beautiful cane

[@meredithmccallion4686]

That is just stunning!!

[@carrieevert1518]

Congratulations on your first KZbin video! I liked and subscribed. I love the cane, and will make it as soon as I finish the project I'm working on now. Thanks for taking the time to post...it shows how generous you are.

[@debrasmith1592]

Thank you SOOO much for your wonderful tutorial. You have done such a great job of showing and explaining your process and procedure. I am new to polymer clay and am thoroughly hooked! Greats job! I can hardly wait for the next video. Have a very blessed day🙂

[@leefrankel4191]

The magnified images are a huge help. Great idea. Thanks.

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

What a neat cane! Kinda Zentanglish with the thin black lines and dots ... opens up all sorts of possibilities! Great first video...I hope you'll continue. Thanks for sharing this technique!

[@ohlacoquette]

*Bravo 👏🏽👏🏽 j’adore. Merci pour le partage, je partage aussi car beaucoup de talent de patience et de gentillesse 🤗*

[@lilanesp3554]

Thank you soooooo much for this video..it's amazing how it turns out!i enjoy watching it.😍🌺

[@karenann1768]

nice tutorial - especially for a first! I was impressed! Thank you

[@jenniferkilgorecreations788]

Love this. It’s a beautiful cane!!💗

[@TheMaru04]

Beautiful!Thanks for sharing this step by step tutorial :)

[@persesrathert8324]

What a fun cane! I'd love to see what you make with it. You said you love to teach. You're so good at it - wonderful how those things work out! Thank you for your clarity and patience. It is a wonderful cane.

[@marionmathews9852]

Super cane and super tutorial. A job really well done for your first video. Can’t wait to see what else you come up with. You have a new subscriber!

[@polymerclayinspired7248]

Very clear and thorough video TYFS❤️👍🏻

[@joroseborough6330]

Very impressive for your first video. That was a lot of instruction. Very well done!

[@nicnaknoc]

Had to put it on 1,25x speed cuz so well explained that my adhd was going MAD 😅 such a beautiful cane thou I had to learn how so me and my adhd compromised 😂

[@lisacatherineoblsb]

You are So good at this, you speak slow enough to follow and give direction to make very clear, Thank you so much for you time you giving us. This cane is Great !!

[@cecesantillano9551]

That is a nice looking cane looks fun to make and thank you for making your video interesting and precise 💐

[@jenniferwong4530]

Excellent tutorial!! You explained everything so well!!

[@louisesmith9162]

Love this!!! Thank you so much for making this video. I have been wanting to make this like mad!!

[@NeeNeeRee]

Louise Smith Thanks Louise! Can’t wait to see how yours turns out. Thanks for the share!

[@AIRview2]

Came out so beautiful! You are a pro and a wonderful teacher! Thank you

[@marilynabbott4978]

thank you so much for this video. I can't wait to make some with this texture.

[@lindasmith3646]

Love it, thank you!

[@darlenedybas9706]

Thank you! I so enjoyed your tutorial

[@elisabethquesne1030]

Wahou c'est magnifique. 🌸🍃🌸 Merci beaucoup pour le partage 🌸🍃🌸

[@veroniquecoursan6597]

Magnifique tutoriel et j adore votre cane …merci 👏🌸

[@dromagnakelt]

Wonderful Anita!! Saw this via Ron Lehocky--those hearts are going to be awesome. Thank you for so generously sharing.

[@NeeNeeRee]

Randee Ketzel Thanks! I will be so honored if Ron makes hearts from a Nee Nee Ree Spiral cane!

[@mariechristinegastineau1635]

vraiment très joli ! merci pour le partage!

[@tamifairchild3406]

Wonderful tutorial, thanks for taking the time to share your craft with others!

[@NeeNeeRee]

Tami Fairchild Thanks! 😘

[@valeriebutler1502]

Wow thank you I am new at polymer clay and I have leaned just so much just watching this. I will be watching this again and again. If this is your first video I am one of your best fans. You made it so easy , braking it down it achievable. Valerie

[@mariruthbrown1591]

Beautiful beyond words. You have given this newbie something to aspire to. Thanks for sharing your talent

[@KimU_444]

Beautiful.

[@maudemccarthy1667]

This is my kind of video, filled with details and clear descriptions of how and why. I’ve watched several times and think it’s rather amazing this is your first video. I look forward to more👍

[@MichelleJ1822]

I always appreciate when people who make tutorials tell us the “whys” and explain every step. I’ve seen some people on other KZbin channels talk about how redundant and lengthy some videos are but people start somewhere and those people typically need step by step in great detail. I also appreciate when they leave in their mistakes so we know how to fix them.

[@elizabethcarney1010]

Excellent video! Thank You!

[@pennyventurino5937]

Love this! ❤️

[@donnamatthews9629]

Video very educational, it was very difficult to hear what you were explaining. As I am new at polymer, I need all the help I can get. Thank you.

[@chriswickeham9894]

Love it!

[@ladydoll69]

really liked how you showed everything as you went so a new one like myself follow along thank you wonderful tutorial

[@jennifertaylor1178]

❤Thank you for being so descriptive! I have not yet been able to successfully complete a cane. I will be trying this one next!

[@NeeNeeRee]

This is a great one to start with! The fact that it is rolled up make it easier to get it right. Also, it’s sort of organic in nature, so perfection is not important. Wonkiness just adds to its charm. 🙂

[@cindypage8673]

Fabulous cane :0)

[@debbiegaines1362]

Love this cane! Lol, it was bugging me that you were rolling clay on top of a wrinkle in your graphed surface, but then heard you say something about a glass surface. Lol, whew, had me worried. Thanks for sharing this!

[@jodyherr3249]

I appreciate that as you work the clay, there is an opportunity for imperfections! Shows me that even the PRO can have issues! Thanks for sharing!

[@NeeNeeRee]

Thanks for calling me a Pro! Lol! 😘

[@pamlatham5518]

Beautiful job. I had a hard time hearing you at times also. Looking forward to more videos.

[@NeeNeeRee]

Pam Latham Thank you! I’m learning. Getting the volume right seems to be a hard part of making videos! 😘

[@aruvielevenstar3944]

Thank hou for this very clear video, I am a beginner in the polymere clay world and you make it very clear which steps I have to take to have such a beatiful result.

[@pamlong448]

Anita, Wow I was impressed with your first video! Maybe you need to do a video on how to do a first video. Look forward to your next one!

[@mrscalifdreamer]

Loved it! You have a new subscriber!

[@InspectorDee]

You’re such a clear and concise teacher. I love this cane and I’m going to try it right now! 💞

[@NeeNeeRee]

Ahhh.... thanks! How did it go???

[@InspectorDee]

Not as good as yours but I’m not disappointed. I’d post a picture but I can’t seem to get it to copy and paste 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@marystribling3104]

Really pretty!! Thanks so much ❤😊

[@MichelleJ1822]

Beautiful cane and thank you for the extremely detailed tutorial!!!! I know some people don’t like lengthy tutorials but i appreciate them!!!

[@ladybdeloreswhitney_CM_CCH_PCM]

Your teaching style is very soothing, and I enjoy creating with you. Although it is two years after the posting of this video that I have found it. It is indeed a great tutorial. Will explore your channel to see what is available in tutorials. S. L. S. Thank you.

[@MHarenArt]

Great tutorial, and you explain things very clearly. Beautiful cane too!

[@NeeNeeRee]

Maggie H Thanks Maggie! I saw your comment about the volume. I’m learning to edit videos and finding getting the volume right one of the hardest things! 😄

[@MHarenArt]

Sorry Anita, I deleted that comment because I realized that my volume was turned down at the video wbich is unusual.. So that was my fault.

[@rosecorrado6648]

Gorgeous!!!!!

[@NeeNeeRee]

Rose Corrado Thank you! 😘

[@edwinleach7401]

A lot of work made a great cane.

[@mystellaluminosa]

Grazieeeee è meraviglioso

[@deniseosborne4045]

Love your video

[@neivanojosa8597]

perfect

[@mariacasey9629]

Very nice to meet you, Nee Nee. This was a fun cane to make! I took the very first slice of my finished cane and created a simple pendant - the back is interesting as the starter cane is protruding out

[@NeeNeeRee]

Maria Casey Thank you! I would love to see a pic of your resulting cane and your pendant! If you don’t mind sharing them, you could post and tag me on Facebook or Instagram or email to [e-mail]. 😘

[@CelebrateCreations]

Love this going to have to try it great tutorial 🦋

[@CelebrateCreations]

You and I follow each other on Instagram I also have a channel now you have a new subscriber 💫

[@JanRiordan]

Thank you for sharing .. long but very clear, even if people havent made a cane before. Just a note that the sound fades and fluctuates where its clipped at several points after the middle .. I couldn't turn my sound up any more .. but it came back!!

[@taucaroline123]

Loved the tutorial not a lot of talking but everything else as some tutorials are so long. Aloud got you on the subscribe button cool.

[@wilsal2485]

Really good video I wish u were still making them :)

[@Nan.C]

Wow, so simple yet complicated. You have a talent for teaching. I thought at first that it seemed too complicated for me but gave it a try with less quantity of clay, yet , i did it! Im so motivated now. Pleeeease post more tutorials, you explain amd present it in such detail that a beginner like me can understand and follow. Love it! Thanks so much! Waiting for more vids! Wink wink 😉

[@NeeNeeRee]

Nan Cy Awww... thank you! I am new to making videos and plan to make more. 😁😘

[@Nan.C]

Nee Nee Ree yes please 😊

[@bridgethollie9376]

Very beautiful

[@bryanl9769]

I loved watching this and I don't even do polymer clay :)

[@Janjeffs0000]

You have a new subscriber ❤️TYFS

[@etelmamesa6505]

Genial me parece una gran creación

[@EllenJB]

Very nice! Please get your mic closer, or increase the volume; it was difficult to hear your sweet, encouraging voice. You have a new subscriber.

[@karrezza]

Congrats on your first video I just found..

[@lovetocrochet61]

Hi sweetie, love this video. I love how detailed you explain everything. I look forward to watching more videos from you. Could you tell us how to exactly of the lady you took that workshop from. I need it. LOL

[@joyceengland3947]

Omg. I made this today and although I made two boo boos on direction to reduce it, it turned out beautiful. I hope to see more of you on utube thanks! Now what to do with it. That would be nice if maybe you could show us some things to use it. It's cool all by its self.

[@NeeNeeRee]

Joyce England I’m so happy you like the results! You can make beads or use slices to make a veneer or put slices on a pendant or earrings. I would love to see a pic! Could you send me a pic of your finished cane to [e-mail]. And if you do, please let me know if you mind me sharing your pic on social media - giving you credit of course!

[@ronieGirl327]

To get it wavier you can add yellow snakes to the indents and if you want it to be all yellow on the outside you can save more of the yellow to add a thin outer layer after you roll it.

[@leetau8429]

wow!! this is an awesome cane,you are so clever! i would love to attempt this but but have a feeling it wont look like yours and i will have another ball of mud lol. i have hand problems and wouldnt be able to do the big cane from start to end in 1 go, would it be possible to leave and come back to? thank you for sharing and did i hear first video?! that was a really good tutorial and i am looking forward to seeing more of your work

[@NeeNeeRee]

Lee Tau Thank you! Yes. You definitely can start and stop as needed. That the awesome thing about polymer clay! And really, it’s not a bad idea to let it rest so that the clay on the outside that has been warmed and softened by your hands can cool off and be more the same consistency as the inside. (But I’m usually too impatient for that! 😉)

[@animerlon]

I have just stumbled onto your channel & am in a minor state of shock. I don't often encounter others also named Anita & never have i discovered someone else with the same last name as well. The real shock though, is that we also have the same middle initial. If the M is for Mercedes, i'm going to freak out, lol. Please do let me know, my curiosity is acute. It's been very interesting coming across your channel. I hope you & yours stay safe & well throughout these trying times.

[@MadebyaBEAutifulqueenBea]

Question: is embossing the same as extra fine glitter ? what is embossing? thank you great video!💙🐝💙

[@lucinda2329]

Gorgeous work! Thank you! ❤️ ~✿~❧~🌿~❧~✿~ ❤️

[@suzannefirth4093]

The first time you cut your starter cane, you cut it into 5 pieces. Then when you showed how to reduce it you only had 4 pieces. Did I miss something? Love the cane and you did a great job. Thank you so much.

[@NeeNeeRee]

Suzanne Firth Yes! I missed that 5th piece. Somebody else pointed it out in the comments. I went and checked my work table and there it was!!! No worries. I don’t strive for perfection. 😜

[@phyllisruman3847]

Good first video. Voice was low. Informative.

[@tamaraclapper]

How do you get crumbly clay to working order again? And what do you do if your cane starts to crack when reducing?

[@Beezer.D.B.]

I was wondering, but not sure it would work… on different types of flowers, for instance like these in our emojis:🌸🌺, could you use the embossing powder (in contrasting color) in strategic places… like lightly dusted in the very center layer of the center circle, or perhaps the very outer layer of it, to represent those little stamens that those kind of flowers have? Or would the embossing powder be too unstable? I know, that was too long of a question 😂. But I’ve worked with both materials in many different ways, but never together, so I really don’t know. Thanks

[@1tinac]

This was a wonderful tutorial. The only thing I would ask for is to get closer to microphone. It was hard to hear your voice. I was on so confused about what you added that made yellow side less sticky. Was the white clay a different brand vs the others?

[@NeeNeeRee]

Thanks! I'm finding regulating the sound one of the hardest parts of making a video. But, I'm learning! The yellow clay that I used was Souffle Canary. The Souffle clay isn't as sticky as the Premo, so it works nicely in the step where I am making the blend very long and thin. :)

[@1tinac]

@@NeeNeeRee thank you.

[@KittyLovesGlover]

what was the purpose for the embossing powder? ty for sharing your techniques. :) but, even with my volume all the way up, i could barely hear you :/

[@berniceseigel6482]

Loved the look, but what did the embossing powder do to enhance the cane?

[@NeeNeeRee]

Bernice Seigel Thank you! The embossing powder isn’t required, but it makes a really cool white speckle in your cane that becomes more pronounced when baked. 😘

[@deliakunig9026]

Great Video just wish I was able to hear it better voice was too low and I had my volume up as high as it could go . but it was a brilliant showing on how to reduce and make special cane's , thank you so much!

[@NeeNeeRee]

Thank you! Sorry about the volume issues. I’m learning!

[@ronieGirl327]

You could probably use headphones