Note Books and Sketch Pads from Polymer Clay, a tutorial.

Create sweet little note books, sketch pads or artists books as wonderful presents for yourself or others using this step by step tutorial. Showcasing Cane No.64, you can use it to create wonderful patterns on the front cover in polymer clay. I have made heart shaped booklets, but you can create whatever shape you like, so sit back, relax, and watch as I show you how, then have some fun and make your own.
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and Waterfall by Aakash Gandhi, both available from the KZbin Free Audio Library.
If you like my work, then please do have a look at my website, www.fionaabel-smith.co.uk/ and follow me on Facebook / fiona.abelsmith and Instagram. / fionaabelsmith.artist
I also have a number of Polymer Clay PDF Tutorials to buy in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PolyOrig... and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.thinkific.com/co...
Here is the link to my conditioning Polymer Clay video - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Here is the link to the Skinner Blends video - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
The Heart Template is downloadable from my Website here, scroll down to the bottom of the page to find it - fionaabel-smith.co.uk/youtube... and is free for you to use - but please do not copy/sell/teach using the template without my express permission. The hearts on the PDF are a little smaller than the one I used in the project as I wanted to be able to get 4 on a page for you to print multiple copies if necessary, so just change the size to your preference.
Polymer Clay is oven baked, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the brand of clay you are using.
I used FIMO Soft Polymer Clay, but all well-known brands of polymer clay will work well for this project. I used ¼ oz (7g) of the blend colours, and 2 oz (56g) of the outline/background colour.
For the second design I showed, I used White/Lilac/Purple, Lemon Yellow/Sunflower Yellow/Indian Red, Brilliant Blue/Peppermint/White and Emerald Green/Soft Green Mix/White and the background/outline colour was Black.
I used a Pasta Machine dedicated to Polymer Clay use to create blends and condition the clay. My Pasta Machine is an Atlas 180, and it has setting 0 as its thickest and 9 as its thinnest. There is a standard way of calculating the thickness of clay required, by using stacked playing cards. On my machine the thicknesses are as follows: Setting 0 = 8 playing cards, setting 1 = 7, setting 2 = 6, setting 3 = 5, setting 4 = 4, setting 5 = 3, setting 6 and 7 = 2, setting 8 and 9 = 1 card.
CaneCaps, are from Tiny Pandora, and can be found here: tinypandora.com/products/cane...
and if you are in the UK, then the Cane Savers can be found here: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/UKPolyme...
Have fun with this one, and I cannot wait to see what you create.
Thank you so much for watching.

[@ayayoya5503]

Before I watch, I am really addicted to you Your notification gives great excitement and happiness ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you, fingers crossed then 😉🙃🙂

[@boa1793]

Ayayoya, I know the feeling. Fiona’s caring disposition and very specific instructions show just how important it is for her to share these things she’s worked through. Addiction to someone who cares, I say! Add to that a great sense of color, the ability to thoroughly work through her designs and of course a fantastic amount of experience.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much @@boa1793 🙂

[@user-me9ml9yl6u]

Absolutely brilliant!! I’m not sure how I’m going to handle it when you finish your challenge because I look forward to each one!! Thank you again!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww, thanks so much Laura 🙂

[@boa1793]

And you’re what’s-in-the-box canes are so wonderful to look at.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@melissaphillis7247]

Utterly awesome tutorial, Fiona! Thanks

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Melissa 🙂

[@ayayoya5503]

OMG 😮 That's gorgeous I am going crazy how can you imagine the pattern and do it so smoothly 😊😊❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm so glad you liked it, thank you 🙂

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

This cane looks very Art Deco to me. It’s lovely.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

Thank you ever so much for sharing your techniques with us, Fiona. Each video of yours is so soothing and yet educational. It’s a real treat.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww, thank you so much, that is a lovely compliment 🙂

[@rosemorales3135]

Omg you have upped my junk journal journey. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Fantastic, thanks so much 🙂

[@nicolej5670]

Those are so sweet!!! I love seeing your creativity and the things that you make.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Nicole 🙂

[@MominMesquite]

You are AWESOME!!!! I love your creativity and drive!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww, thanks so much 🙂

[@KristinaWerner-qg8vu]

Oh wow! The queen of canes strikes again! I am so impressed with your ability to envision what you want and translate it into canes. I’m hoping that since I’m fairly new to polymer clay (not even a full year yet) I’ll be able to figure it out with more experience, and I can think of no better teacher than you. I now know what my best friend is going to get for Christmas - a handmade notebook 😊 Thank you for the idea, inspiration, and for sharing your hard work and extreme talent 😍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, thanks for such a lovely comment, and I am sure your firend is going to love her notebook. You'll be fine, just have some faith in yourself, and have fun making one, thank you 🙂🙏🙏

[@karalewis8671]

This is beautiful and a wonderful idea. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are very welcome, thanks so much Kara 🙂

[@lola9107]

I like the one on the right side

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@jennifermarlowe5336]

Gorgeous canes, Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jennifer 🙂

[@glendasnailham8275]

Clever lady thank you so much for sharing take care

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Glenda 🙂

[@LadyLucie]

Fantastic video as always! Gorgeous present & im always so inspired by your amazing easy to follow tutorials! Thank you ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you liked it, thanks so much 🙂

[@beach_life828]

What a brilliant idea! Thank you so much for sharing 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you liked it, thank you very much 🙂

[@judiedmundson2736]

Absolutely beautiful, you never cece to amaze me! 👌❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Judi 🙂

[@leonanelson2444]

Beautiful, thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Leona 🙂

[@Maria_Konsta]

Absolutely stunning!!!❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@Praline-zw9ym]

Lovely project❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@chrystalyenger7356]

❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@rosemorales3135]

The girl with kaleidoscope eyes 🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎵🎶🎶🎶💖💖💖🤘🤘🤘✌️✌️✌️🫶🫶🫶

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Love it, thanks so much 🙂

[@petadianeyoung3958]

Hello Fiona, your work is amazing and I could listen to your voice for hours, I find it very soothing, where can I find your whats in the box challenge that you mentioned in the beginning of the tutorial please, tia cheers Peta

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much - I am posting them on facebook and Instagram, the links are in the details in the video description - thansk so much 🙂

[@sherylstock8687]

Could it have been Susan Bailey, from Turtle Soup? Susan is the only one that I have seen make the handle on her needle tool.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Possibly, although I am pretty sure it was someone I did an in person workshop with, and sadly I haven't had the chance to do that with Susan 🙂

[@artefeitoamao218]

Olá tudo bem faz de leaf

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muito obrigado 🙂