Polymer Clay Faux POLISHED Charoite (requested)

I used:
premo Trans clay
Premo White clay
Different shades of purple clay (Premo)
Gold leaf (optional)
Trans liquid sculpey
Cutters or molds
links to products: www.amazon.com/shop/clayboutique
How I finish my pieces: • How I Finish My Polyme...
My Facebook page: / debtranovich
Please feel free to make the pieces I demonstrate in this tutorial for your own personal use/to sell. Please do not redo this as your own tutorial. Although it’s not illegal, it’s morally unethical. ✌️

[@tonjakay]

My mind is officially blown! This is one of my FAVORITE stones and if I hadn't seen you make it.............😍 WOW JUST WOW 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍

[@clayboutique]

Thank you very much! 💚

[@FIZZGIG-RARF]

This technique would work for a whole host of other stones. You are seriously a master of the faux! 😄 I would never know that these are not real stones... and I have collected them since I can remember! I HAVE to try this!

[@Wickedkittin]

It's actually quite funny. We took the kids to a rock and gem festival yesterday and saw this stone. I mentioned it to my other half and said "bet I could try making this with clay". And then your video came up as a suggestion in my KZbin feed.

[@KImBurk1207]

Beautiful!!! I am 50 and I agree, I have definitely become more agitated by small stuff lol.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Wow - these are stunning! How clever you are... 😄

[@empresscloud3615]

Absolutely gorgeous! I think this is one of your best patterns! Thank you for sharing

[@jillhoffman4140]

Any creative process that uses the words 'chippy choppy' is the process for me! Beautiful results...yet again!

[@clayboutique]

😂 Thank you ❤️

[@staceytinnell6713]

I cracked up when you were talking about your age and impatience. I’m 51 as well and can definitely relate. Love the way those came out by the way ❤️

[@clayboutique]

🤣 Thank you 💚

[@louconstant349]

Wow! These are beautiful, such a clever technique too. Can't wait to give it a try!

[@lindahanley4311]

Love this video, love the detail you always show. TY

[@jeanniecawley1686]

This is my favorite faux stone you've made love it

[@marialicatese9838]

Love this color stone! I actually like both the light and dark too! TFS

[@barbaraanderson8]

Fabulous Deb! I can't wait to try this!!!

[@rhondarice5446]

Would love to see this in shades of blue. Simply beautiful.

[@juliehicks3633]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@RHG412]

Ooooh! Lovely! I love this!

[@EricaEvers]

Looks absolutely beautiful and realistic!!!❤️

[@kellyweber627]

Love these!! They turned out beautifully 💖

[@bethrivenbark4632]

Love your attitude lol. You do such beautiful work. I will definitely be giving this a try!

[@lori639]

That is truly beautiful , you have lots of talent . Thanks for sharing .

[@mslisbon1984]

Your tutorials are how I end my night I love how detailed you are but at the same time you make mistakes and I love it! I love the raw project making, unscripted. You are amazing!!

[@clayboutique]

Aww, thank you so much! Thank you for watching 💚💕❤️

[@suzanneserrurier2233]

Thanks for your creative ideas and inspiration! These turned out beautiful! The results you get with your pieces are amazing! They look so real. Going to give this a try. Thank you Deb!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@clayboutique]

❤️💕💚

[@Angizzle76]

Those are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing

[@Mamas-Madhouse-Creations]

Absolutely stunning 😍

[@maggiesmith2208]

these pieces are really beautiful i love chippy choppy effect , my favourite was the heart piece it looked like little ribbons flowing through it happy new year again

[@lueberle]

I cannot wait to try this tutorial - thank you so much

[@clayboutique]

You’re welcome 💚

[@yvetteyoder6970]

Absolutely adore you and your videos. Thank you for sharing your wonderful technique. Cannot wait to try this one. I am new to clay making!

[@clayboutique]

Awww, thank you! Have fun!

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

Very nice, Deb! Pretty! Once again, I used one of your ideas on two gnomes that I made for Valentines Day! I used my resin/glitter to “line” the gnomes. I had used stencils so there was plenty of room to insert resin/glitter. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us. If I show that on my YT channel, I will tell them I learned it from you! God bless!❤️

[@clayboutique]

Thank you! Oh, I have no problem you using any ideas I may demonstrate. We all use the same techniques. I just had a few people literally redoing my tutorials, step by step, with literally no mention of where they got the idea from. I just think that’s in poor taste. Blessings to you, too 💕

[@grannyjclay-joannieholdhus925]

@@clayboutique ❤️🌹

[@persesrathert8324]

These are so beautiful. Really amazing and I’m very excited about your “chippy choppy on steroids”. The fractures just have to be so gorgeous in real life. It would be so cool to see them against a sunny window - or maybe to make a candle holder out of some of that material. Thank you for the video - it was great fun. I’m so happy to know you feel giddy and recharged. I’m so glad you chose not to resin your pieces! Happy New Year again to you!

[@clayboutique]

Thank you! Blessings for a Happy New Year! 🎆😘

[@ujd]

Absolutely gorgeous 💗

[@melanietimmsc]

Your stones turned out beautiful, Deb. Yes...you made perfect sense, to me at least. You always explain things very well, I think. Also...love the new intro...it's so cute 💖

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Hiya, a very Happy New Year to you. Great to see you. Really love your faux stone jewellery and this is gorgeous. Hope you're keeping well? Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Bbfn xx

[@clayboutique]

Hi, Valerie! Yes, I’m good, thanks. Hope you’re well, too! Thank you 💚

[@sunnyfaithrush3066]

Lovely matrix in the Charoite.

[@wtglb]

I have been really enjoying these videos, very easy to understand and you have a nice, informal way of presenting it. Just so you know, it gets worse as you get older 😆

[@clayboutique]

😊😂

[@jernst777]

I love your rambling!

[@tinabarnard-hill2674]

Hi Deb's A brilliant tutorial as per usual, really love the colour of this piece and its great that you can change the range of colours in it, yet again thank you for sharing your telnet with us all xXx 💜🤩

[@clayboutique]

Thank you, Tina 💚

[@cathyrezba3132]

Deb, those are so neat. I love how you are coming up with new techniques for us to try. You made me giggle and made my day by talking about how you think you have reached a certain age. You are hoot!

[@clayboutique]

I keep telling my hubby I’m a hoot…not sure he agrees 😂 Thank you 💚

[@RamoArt]

You got me addicted to making faux stones! I'm not a jewelry person but this technique works wonderfully for ear gauges. I've also made a little pot that holds salt. And it kind of looks like a salt rock. :)

[@rca9936]

They’re called plugs or tunnels and these types of materials aren’t healthy for ears unless completely healed. Just a heads up.

[@jennifertaylor1178]

Thank you so much for the video! Very well done and easy to follow. This was my very first attempt at working with Polymer Clay and I love the end result!

[@rachelhayes5014]

I love purple of any shade.

[@pavlacepelikova]

Wow, it is Excellent result, and looks very natural, like a real charoite. Love it.

[@beejayem42]

A very pretty stone Deb. I’m about to turn 80 this month and hit early menopause because of surgery in my 30s - so I guess that makes me the longest grumpy person however, I’ve found that the older I get, the less often I feel impatient - Maybe that’s a by product of having grand and great grandchildren in my life. I’m hoping that’s the case anyway. Keep claying! 🐨

[@clayboutique]

You could be right about that…I wasn’t able to have children, and also hit menopause in my 30’s. Maybe if I had kids, I would be more patient, now!

[@beejayem42]

Deb you never show your impatience and that is truly a brilliant quality to have. So very pleased you have your MoJo back. Looking forward to watching more of your beautiful creations. Every blessing 🐨

[@floralee8392]

Magnifique 🤩 !

[@karaspringer5228]

I love all your videos. This is the one that I always go back to. When I try to experiment and it goes wrong this chippy choppy on steroids technique comes to the rescue. ❣

[@hope46sf]

Beautiful!! Thank you for the tutorial!😊

[@jannuttall8146]

I am so in love with your techniques Deb. You pronounced charoite correctly 😆 Thank you for your time, explanations and the effort you put into your tutorials. I am a much better creator after watching many of your videos... I started with Monte Marte and quickly realised that was not a professional product. I wish I could upload a pic of my makes today using your gold quartz. So happy Jan 😆 ♡ 💜

[@passerineblue]

I never heard of this stone. Googled it. This recreation is very true to the pictures I saw of the real thing. Congrats.

[@clayboutique]

Thank you ❤️

[@emmymagique1868]

Wonderfull ! Thank you for this fantastic tutorial and I wish you a happy new year from France.

[@clayboutique]

Thank you 😊 HNY!

[@Crap873]

Have to SUB !!! your work is exceptional and nice to see more natural looking work. 🇨🇦❤️

[@clayboutique]

Thank you 💕

[@gretchenhowley2682]

Just wanted to say I love your tutorials! I just started working with polymer clay 2 weeks ago. Your personality comes through in such a nice way... Your instructions are very clear even when you think they may not be.

[@clayboutique]

Thanks very much. I appreciate that! ♥️

[@marywoods6329]

Oh wow my favorite colors thank you so much

[@clayboutique]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@kathyd9324]

Beautiful 💜! Thank you for sharing. Wishing you, your family, friends, and audience a Healthy, Joyful, and Prosperous New Year.

[@clayboutique]

Thank you. Same to you 💕

[@leonanelson2444]

Beautiful, thank you

[@annaaragon6763]

I just can't get enough of the look. You picked very beautiful colors, for this video ❤❤❤ HELLO HAPPY CRAFTER'S !!!!❤❤ HOPE Y'ALL HAVING A GREAT DAY ❤❤

[@ladyegypt52]

Happy New Year Deb, well what mind blowing tutorial. You have out done yourself they are gorgeous. Love your intro very 😍

[@clayboutique]

Happy New Year, Suzanne! Thank you 😍

[@karenthomas2302]

Almost like amethyst with a twist. lol but being purple makes it perfect, any purple is perfect. lol 💜💜💜 Tfs hugs

[@clayboutique]

Kinda, I guess. I wouldn’t have done amethyst in the same way, but it does look similar. Thank you 💕

[@guardmommad5084]

I've never heard of this stone. It's so beautiful! Thank you for sharing this ❤ On the subject of women of a certain age, I've found that since I hit menopause, I've no patience for anything! Especially my poor husband. 🤪

[@clayboutique]

Thank you! I’m the same! I hit menopause early, so I’ve been grumpy for longer 🤣🤣🤣

[@SoPrettyClayEarrings]

Proud of your new video Intro!!

[@clayboutique]

You can thank my hubby for that 😊 He’s gonna work on another one, soon!

[@SoPrettyClayEarrings]

Well, tell him it was awesome!

[@mushnik01]

Deb that is truly stunning, and I really loved the darker purple in the mix too. I can’t wait to make this faux stone. Faux stone techniques are a favourite of mine and purples are my favourite colours. You did an awesome job of explaining the technique to get the fractures, so thank you again. Karen Meltcher 💜🥰

[@clayboutique]

💜❤️💜

[@gillonanne]

C'est vraiment magnifique ! Merci pour ce partage

[@inagos8329]

Sooo beautiful 😍

[@jodinicholas890]

I love this faux stone that I can't pronounce. You might want depth guides that help you roll out the clay to a certain thickness. I cannot roll even thickness without them. Thanks, Deb. Happy New Year from one grumpy grocery store lady to another.

[@clayboutique]

😂😂😂😂

[@guardmommad5084]

Would love it if you would tackle the lovely orange and blue Pietersite!😉

[@clayboutique]

I’ll give it a try!

[@SylverZone]

That’ll be the ‘royal we’ Debs!! I often do the same in my videos - lol 🙂

[@clayboutique]

I don’t know what you’re referring to…I do this vid in January, and I can’t remember what I did five minutes ago 🤣

[@SylverZone]

@@clayboutique 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sorreee! You were talking about saying ‘we’ will do xyz instead of ‘I’ will do when it’s obviously only you there. Made me laugh and think of the Queen!! 🥂

[@clayboutique]

Oh, I know! I do that all the time…I forget no one is actually with me 🤣

[@SylverZone]

@@clayboutique how else can you justify talking to yourself for hours on end right?!!!!

[@clayboutique]

😂🤣

[@kristibbradshaw]

You are perfect and can ramble all you want. Lol. I bought some cutters from OJoy today and can’t wait to get them. I’m so excited. I am going to try this one.

[@clayboutique]

Oh, yay! Enjoy them!

[@kristibbradshaw]

@@clayboutique I intend too.

[@MORNINGLORY10]

Gorgeous

[@darlaboyle1074]

They're all so beautiful. Love the chippy choppy on steroids. 😁 I'm a year older than you and I went through menopause very early. It's great really. My (lack of)patience won't allow me to put up with people's BS. And my sarcasm is at its peak. LoL

[@clayboutique]

😂😂 I went thru menopause early, too. I’m the same…can’t tolerate the BS! 😂

[@MsRavenFira]

❤💙fave tut!

[@user-sc6vd7bw7c]

Великолепно! Спасибо!

[@KumaKonda]

Thank you for the Sparkly New Year gift: Enchanted Hands of a Wise Bright Lady

[@donnadyer7040]

I just love all your comments! Hilarious! Thank you for brightening me day every day!

[@clayboutique]

You’re welcome ❤️

[@ValTwineDeaner]

I completely understand and agree with you that the older we get, the grumpier we are!! You never sound grumpy on here I must say. But it is quite funny isn't it. I even shout at the tele these days. I live alone and get annoyed with things that never used to. I will be 62 next week and often wonder how grumpy I'll be when I'm in my 70's and 80's??? Don't know about you, but I wonder if it's a British thing? I know you live in the USA, and wonder how the elderly are over there? I think you are funny and have a great sense of humour - by the sound of your voice, I thought you was in your 30's, definitely not in your 50's. Bbfn, have fun! xx :-)

[@clayboutique]

It’s just the same over here 😂 So many annoying people, especially in Walmart 😂🤣 I’m never grumpy when I’m doing my creative thing. I think I come into my own when I’m doing tutorials, because it’s what I love to do. I used to be a teacher, so I think that helps, too.

[@annaaragon6763]

WOW I LOVE THESE. IT TOOK A WHILE, AND YOUR ALREADY A PRO @ IT. HUMMM I WONDER IF I COULD DO SOMETHING LIKE THESE. ALTHOUGH NOT IN THE NEAR FUTURE FOR SURE 😂😂 !!!! I JUST WONDER 😮. I'M A NEWBIE TO YOUR CHANEL. THX FOR SHARING YOUR AMAZING TALENTS. HAPPY VIBES WITH MY DIYS, GOTTA HAVE THE BLING BLINGS !!!!❤❤❤ ANNA FROM, NEW MEXICO ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@clayboutique]

💜♥️💜♥️

[@sharonclevenger9170]

Beautiful as usual, glad to know you got your mojo back, your edges look rounded do you do that by hand with your sanding or use clear wrap?

[@clayboutique]

The one I showed on camera, I just sanded it rounded. Some of the others I used clear wrap, and then one of them was a mold. I don’t often use clear wrap, but sand them that way.💕

[@deborahbaldetti4889]

Bellissime ❤️

[@tinawells3160]

I wish I knew how to send u a picture or video. Im new to clay. N I was nervous. But I can follow u. U make it easy. N I really thank u. But I made these, but different shapes. I'm doing jewelry. N I got to say. That turned out so beautiful,. For my first time. But thank u so very much. N God bless

[@clayboutique]

You can share your work with me here: facebook.com/debTranovich/. You will need to send the pic in messenger, though. ❤️

[@RameyRocks]

So pretty. I've used a similar technique to cover pens and love it. I recently bought some cernit translucent. Have you made any jewelry similar to this technique with that brand? I've been dying to try it. I'm also 51 and also have less tolerance/patience than when I was younger and also more forgetful ugh!!

[@clayboutique]

Yeah, I’ve used Cernit trans in a few of my tutorials. I would’ve preferred Cernit trans in this, tbh. Don’t have any, though. Welcome to the 50 something grumpy/ forgetful club 😂

[@mirthagaray3838]

Que hermoso trabajó. Pregunto si se caen se rompen o se quiebran o se dañan? O quedan duros como piedra? Gracias por compartir ❤

[@clayboutique]

They won’t break

[@mirthagaray3838]

@@clayboutique muchas gracias por responder, hermoso trabajo ❤🌷

[@olgasanchez1790]

Felicitaciones realmente tus trabajos son fantásticos, los adoro 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻, puedes por favor decirme que le pones , que es ese líquido? Gracias por tu ayuda.

[@clayboutique]

It’s liquid clay. You can get it in different colors.

[@olgasanchez1790]

Ok gracias 🙏

[@lain1961]

Love this tutorial! Where did you get these cutters?

[@clayboutique]

I honestly don’t recall where I got those particular cutters

[@cindymcpherson8414]

I just found you and am loving your tutorials. What is the specific brand/type clay are you using?

[@clayboutique]

I state right at the start of the video that I’m using Premo. Everything is also listed in the description. Thank you 😊

[@cindymcpherson8414]

@@clayboutique thank you very much. Do keep up the great work you are doing.

[@Mapu_uckycnuca]

👍❤️👌

[@gagaloo83]

You must have warm hands. my translucent is always like a freaking rock. I try the pasta roller but it just crumbles :( I love these by the way!!

[@clayboutique]

No, it’s because the clay I got was really ‘fresh’. I also find trans to be hard and crumbly, but this batch wasn’t. I guess it’s the luck of the draw! If it’s hard, I just add a couple of drops of clay softener. Thank you 💚

[@gagaloo83]

@@clayboutique I'll have to find some clay softener. Mine is probably difficult now because it's been -45c for the last 2 weeks 🤪

[@ladycroft7571]

Hi... beautiful... could you please tell me the colour your translucent actually is? I'm struggling to find 'translucent', I keep getting results of 'living doll' or beige. I have flesh tone, but it's not what I'd call translucent, it's solid.

[@clayboutique]

I’m not sure what you mean by the ‘color it actually is.’ It’s translucent…there is no color. Like I said in the vid, I was using Premo translucent. Premo trans is translucent, but it does bake with a yellowish tinge to it. There is also Premo white trans that bakes clearer, and I also use Cernit trans which is clearer still. If you’ve been using Premo trans and it’s looking more beige, then it sounds like you’re scorching it. Check the accuracy of the temp on your oven by using a thermometer. Hope this helps.

[@ladycroft7571]

@@clayboutique Thanks... in your vid it looks flesh tone trans.... I ended up buying a big block of Premo trans when I eventually found it at a reasonable price; there were no 57g at all. I didn't want such a big block just yet... It was the colours that were coming up in results when I searched 'transulcent'. I also found that white translucent, so it's white but see through though I wasn't sure what result I'd get and again, no small blocks to get a feel for it... I haven't got as far as making the items yet, so it's not baking scorch, I'm waiting for it to arrive... Thanks again :)

[@clayboutique]

@@ladycroft7571 Yes, that’s what Premo trans looks like. It’s trans when baked. Cernit looks ‘whiter’ and bakes clearer.

[@ladycroft7571]

@@clayboutique Thanks... waiting for my premo trans to arrive so I can get cracking ;)

[@donnatunis228]

Instead of gold leaf can to mix gold glitter or mica or will it ruin it?

[@clayboutique]

I’m pretty sure I didn’t use any gold leaf in mine. If I remember correctly, I said that was optional. A touch of gold mica instead of the pearl pink I used, would be fine.

[@3llevate]

Is that stone expensive? I wonder if it's worth the time and materials..and time to make these stones? I've seen tutorials for pricier ones like moonstone/labradorite or opals!

[@3llevate]

Don't get me wrong, I still love watching other ppl making it, it's mesmerizing 😅

[@clayboutique]

No idea

[@clayboutique]

FYI, I’ve done tutorials for all the stones you mentioned. Matters not to me what their cost is. The cost of making one is always gonna be cheaper.

[@dianafelice9654]

Can you use something other than mica?

[@clayboutique]

Not for this

[@RamoArt]

I wonder if corn starch or talcum powder would work. It would probably leave a milky or white cast on dark colors but as long as it doesn't burn in the oven I think it could be useful. I will give it a try as soon as I get my hands on some liquid clay.

[@runawaybead]

I think I’ve reached that age to 😂

[@Jezidka]

Do you teach classes online?

[@clayboutique]

No, I do not

[@ViKee010]

I think your should patent the phrase “chippy chop”. I say it and I’m sure others do now as they hear it from you. I mean all of the terminology used in the different clay styles came from somewhere. Why not you being the one who coined the phrase “Chippy Choppy cut”. And I for one would be proud to say I was there when…. I love all your videos and your inspiration is among the best on KZbin. You are awesome. 🤟🏼🤍

[@clayboutique]

Thanks

[@kristibbradshaw]

I’m 57 and I’m quite grumpy at times. I have no patients for foolishness at times.

[@clayboutique]

Oh, same! Foolishness, and nasty people are a waste of my time.