Polymer Clay Tutorial, a Quick and Easy Kaleidoscope Cane

[@joPaget-l2w]

You're very easy to follow x

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Jo 🙂

[@lindabryant4292]

Fiona, I cannot thank you enough. I have spent the last week playing with clay, and with some success, which would not have been possible without your tutorials. You are clear, concise, and lovely to listen to. Thanks again. 🧡

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy to hear you are enjoying your clay, thanks so much for leting me know, and for such a lovely comment too :)

[@marywoods6329]

Fiona you are so easy to listen to and watch thank you so much

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Mary :)

[@saionarareis4082]

You are such a good teacher. Thank you for your kindness in sharing it with us.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are very welcome, thank you Saionara Reis :)

[@saionarareis4082]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals , 😊

[@reneeharold7335]

I can't believe you got 6 different patterns out of that! That's incredible and so beautiful too!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks Renee glad you enjoyed it despite the adverts ;) (Still giggling :) )

[@alisonjordan1152]

I love how easy you tell is

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@tishelli3410]

This was really helpful! Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad it was, thank you :)

[@ryderperillo8960]

Thanks so much for such a detailed tutorial, I made my very fist cane ever using the tutorial, I’m so excited that with a little practice I am able to create something so cool. Your a great teacher and I look forward to creating more projects using your videos.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Your first cane, of wow, that makes me so happy to hear, thank you very much :)

[@rhondasquires7770]

I am so excited! Never did it before it turned out beauty! Wanted to show you, alas I am technologically challenged. This has been a joy to do! You are Awesome

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That makes me so happy to hear Rhonda, thank you :) if you were on Facebook or Instagram you could post pictures and tag me, but don't worry if not, knowing that you are pleased with it is good enough for me :)

[@rhondasquires7770]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals I’m on Facebook what do I do?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@rhondasquires7770 I'll see if I can find you and send a friend request, or you find me and send me one, then when you post a picture, add my name, once we are friends it will highlight my name, click on it, and you will have tagged me in the post :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@rhondasquires7770 Can you send me a friend request, there were a few people who came up when I entered your name and I don't know which one is you ;) :)

[@sheilaabrahamsson7831]

As a relative newcomer to polymer clay, and an absolute beginner regarding canes, I thought your tutorial was quite brilliant. You explain everything so simply and clearly, without ever sounding condescending. I've actually made a kaleidoscope cane now - not even on the same planet as yors, of course, but at least I know what to do and what to aim for ! Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy to hear that Sheila, you have made my day, thank you so much for such lovely comments :)

[@adhas]

you have such a soothing voice! a pleasure to watch and listen to.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Aiesha :)

[@alphacat4927]

Yea she is really good and teaching too I'm surprised she doesn't have more subscribers.

[@bettybronec5546]

@@alphacat4927I think so to.. she is very good explaining how to do the steps..

[@nadiazayman779]

She could record audiobooks for children.

[@chryslunsford73]

Amazing. Thank you for expanding my creativity level

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Chrys :)

[@allenclark4235]

This is exactly what i needed. I have a bad habit of attempting projects above my skill level then beating myself up for not being perfect lol. This is complex enough to satisfy me and simple enough i may actually do it well.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Fantastic Allan, I hope you have great success with it, although pushing ourselves is always a great way to learn more, just try not to beat yourself up if it isn't perfect ;) Thanks for commenting :)

[@ElizabethP505]

WOW! I did it, thanks to your wonderful guidance- thanks so much! I did have a little hole left in the middle, 😝 but pretty awesome for my first try!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy for you, and don't worry about the hole, that is quite normal when you first make these canes, but as you gain in confidence and practice, so the little holes will disappear, I certainly had them when I began making canes ;) thanks so much :)

[@SoPrettyClayEarrings]

Thank you so much!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thank you 🙂

[@genineallan2496]

Lovely. Thanks so much Fiona. I needed a reminder that you can achieve stunning results with simple caning techniques.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Genine :)

[@grittykitty50]

Another inspiring tutorial. You are slowly, but surely converting me to a caner. I love how you take "cane science" and make it easy and playful. Thanks for sharing your expertise and artistry.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, what a lovely comment, thank you so much :)

[@Amrei39]

Deine arbeiten gefallen mir sehr, vielen dank, daß Du Dein wissen mit uns teilst.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Sie sind herzlich willkommen, danke :)

[@Karibee61]

I love you Fiona, you have made me feel confident again plus you have inspired me to get back to my clay. Your voice and method of teaching is calming and concise.Thank you lovely lady. xxxxx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, thank you, thank you, thank you, you have made my day :) Big hugs :)

[@MickeyDutch]

Thank you so much for putting this on youtube! I’m absolutely new to clay and already made such beautiful things thanks to your videos. It’s a pleasure to watch and learn from you! I love your canework!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much, I am so glad you liked the videos and are having such fun with polymer clay :)

[@georgebrill3072]

Great tutorial. Really liked the results

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much George :)

[@maxpay150]

Amazing and gorgeous! Also your voice/accent is so calm and soothing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Maxeen :)

[@janetmcbride165]

Superb as ever. It's lovely that the same basic cane can make so many different end result kaleidoscopes. Thank you Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thanks Janet :)

[@nottooclosepleeze]

Thank you so much for sharing Fiona! Your work is brilliant (and I love the soothing delivery of your instructions).

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are very welcome, thank you so much :)

[@jennyesdaille2871]

I’m fairly new to polymer clay and will be trying my hand at canes for the first time. This video was easy to follow and informative! Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy to hear that, thank you jenny :)

[@2angelmommy]

I love it and if you use “icy” colours and translucent you could make some beautiful snowflakes. I am going to try it now 😁

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Absolutely, they would look fab :)

[@judyhengerer8401]

I love your tutorials! So calming and then when done there is an excitingly beautiful piece!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Judy :)

[@melissaphillis7247]

Gorgeous!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Melissa :)

[@Huntingbunnyrabbits]

Wow, another hit! I picked up some great tips there that can improve my own canes. Maybe in the next video like this, you can show us some examples of the work you make with these finished pieces (pendants, brooch etc). I would love to see what you made with those finished designs.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Siobhan, will do :)

[@carrie7209]

Thank you, Fiona - what a beautiful cane.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Caroline :)

[@lauriesuzanne8848]

How beautiful! Thank you for so handily removing the mystery from kaleidoscope patterns. Great tutorial.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Laurie :)

[@claygirl6133]

Wow, such simple design with outstanding results, colors are beautiful together!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Clay Girl :)

[@gyllenhaalic66]

I love the "flower" (bottom right) and the "cube" (top right) patterns ! I mean, they are all lovely, but those appeal to me especially :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad you like them, it is what I love about doing kaleidoscopes, you never know what is going to come out, and are usually happily surprised :)

[@marionmathews9852]

Lovely tutorial Fiona. Love your colour choices, as usual, resulting in a very nice kaleidoscope cane.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Marion :)

[@annjacewicz9851]

Fantastic work very artistic 😘

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Ann :)

[@annjacewicz9851]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals you’re very welcome Fiona x

[@leslieyowell7239]

I have definitely got to try this one. You make it look so easy.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

yes definitely give it a go Leslie, thank you for your comment :)

[@Bettina257]

It's so relaxing watching you and listening to you. Another great tutorial Fiona! Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@sylviedeneuve6410]

Thanks for these very clear explanations.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Sylvie :)

[@melsy203]

I’m fairly new at all of this, and this video tutorial was wonderful! I’ve been somewhat scared to try a kaleidoscope cane after my first attempt went soooo wrong, but you’ve made it seem non-scary and I will definitely be trying it again! Thank you so much!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy to hear that, thank you so much :)

[@RingoWild]

Thank you for the clear instructions!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Lori :)

[@cacalovesyou]

Wow I’m so glad I stumbled upon your video! This is lovely and so calming to watch :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm so glad too Jess, thank you so much :)

[@sarahnunns8263]

How clever, so much variety from a simple combination. Lovely.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Sarah :)

[@bythejerseyshore]

Your parrots are lovely.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Kim, did you mean patterns? :) because I just watched it again to check I didn't have any hidden parrots in there which I had missed ;)

[@bythejerseyshore]

I'm sorry thought I heard birds in the background. My bad.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh I wish I did, it may well have been our local birds, but sadly no parrots, more likely to have been sparrows or finches :)

[@rosiehutchinson9333]

Love it Fiona, lovely colours, clear instruction (which is great). Thanks for sharing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Rosie :)

[@abipornobi3491]

Lovely instructions, lovely cane:)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Abi :)

[@billiecollins1235]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I have been searching for a Kaleidoscope cane tutorial for a while and this is my favorite one. very easy to follow

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Billie :)

[@lizrichardson3309]

Thank you Fiona! It struck me when you were reducing your cane why my kaleidoscope canes are not always even...... The sides should be equal!!! From now on I will reduce my canes on a squared sheet and hopefully, I will make better kaleidoscopes! Well done for getting this done in the heat, I can only make colour blends as everything else melts!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Liz, yes even sides - yay! I am surprised the FIMO Soft wasn't melting - I certainly was ! :)

[@bellagreen8779]

Another excellent, inspirational tutorial! Thank you Fiona.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Bella :)

[@NeeNeeRee]

Beautiful cane and great instruction. Thanks Fiona!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :) I am loving your tutorials too :)

[@Машкинывеснушки]

Good afternoon. Great job.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :)

[@joannmendez5897]

Very beautiful

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you JoAnn :)

[@Cindylee29]

So in love!!❤️ What a great Color combo! As always...fabulous, Fiona!! Tfs!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Cindylee :)

[@veggiebeanie]

Thank you! This was very helpful!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Chloe :)

[@yvesdedieuleveult4320]

Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse.

[@colleengarland8977]

Love your choice of colors!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Colleen :)

[@kuchikirukia85]

Very BEAUTIFUL

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Chii :)

[@ingriddeguarda9022]

Superbe, magnifique, bravo pour votre travail et merci pour ce diy.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Ingrid :)

[@helensydenham1282]

I love that different patterns as it is really beautiful colour. Really, it is simple different ways although I never thought of it as you are really inspire me. I will try it myself as see what is happening. :-). Thank you so much.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Helen :)

[@christymiller8972]

Thank u Fiona

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Christy :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW Fiona! You just amaze me evrytime I watch a videos Beautiful! Thank you for Sharing!! Hugs Liz...

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Liz :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Welcome ❤️

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals welcome ❤️

[@anndonovan1068]

Hi Fiona Thank you for this tutorial, I now feel confident to try it

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Ann, definitely go for it :)

[@christyg223]

I love this thanks so much for this tutorial!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Christy :)

[@GB58able]

Fiona, another winner❣️👍🏻. So easy ...and very well explained. I’d like to see if I can cover a small bowl with it. ( for my rings). Thanks for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Gloria :)

[@aoifesmyth3881]

Love it! Can't wait to have a play! ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Aoife, can't wait to see what you do with it :)

[@veronica8188able]

Thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Veronica :)

[@pennyventurino5937]

These are beautiful!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Penny :)

[@kilburnskreations]

Beautiful, I also see you like a block or 3d square,which is really need to

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you :)

[@atelier2zouzou655]

I love it so much !

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you :)

[@UnrulyHousewife]

Gorgeous! My kind of colours. xx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Valerie :)

[@christymiller8972]

Amazing

[@debbeechy]

lots of possibilities here

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Beetique :)

[@reginemarie8151]

superbe toutes ses possibilitées merçi

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Regine :)

[@veronica8188able]

Hello...your voice is so calming. I'm new to clay crafting and I think I can do my first attempt with you. Could you put links for mate you're working on. Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Veronica, did you mean links to the pasta machine I work on? If so, this is the normal reply I give :) The pasta machine I use is an Atlas machine, at home I use the 180 (a wider machine) and when travelling or on workshops, I use the 150. I have always used the Atlas machines and I find them very good for Polymer Clay. However, there are other very good makes, such as the Imperia machines, and of course those made specifically for use with Polymer Clay. Ginger Davis Allman, from The Blue Bottle Tree has a number of articles on Pasta Machines - thebluebottletree.com/?s=pasta+machines which may prove helpful in choosing a machine. Here is a link to an Atlas machine, (for reference only, as obviously there are many other places both online, and in stores where they can be found), and it is worth searching around till you can find a good deal on one. I hope that is of some help. www.amazon.com/Marcato-8320-Machine-Cutter-Instructions/dp/B0009U5OSO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BPH5K7P26RQT&keywords=atlas+pasta+machine&qid=1556786279&s=gateway&sprefix=atlas+pasta+machine%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-3

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

If you meant the glass board, the link is here - Glass cutting Board - X Cut, search under glass, cutting, mat - www.amazon.co.uk/Xcut-13-inch-Tempered-Glass-Cutting/dp/B009W9BOGO/ref=sr_1_2?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1550664510&sr=1-2&keywords=glass+cutting+mat

[@veronica8188able]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals yes...thx

[@siobhanhenry9094]

So pretty!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Siobhan :)

[@leonanelson2444]

Amazing, thank you

[@kylie-anneconnell4350]

Beautiful

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Kylie-Anne :)

[@rosannasbandi2490]

Bellissimo...brava...

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Grazie Rosanna, :)

[@janicewatson6892]

Lovely work. Do you bake your work in a regular oven that’s also used for food? Do you cover it to protect food from fumes if any. 😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Janice. You must have chosen probably the only video of mine where I don't mention this 😉 yes you can bake in an ordinary oven - always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the brand of clay you are using - and I always tent my tile/pieces whatever I am baking them on, in aluminium foil. This is to protect the clay should the oven spike during baking - but does also of course contain any fumes should the clay get too hot. I would never bake the clay at the same time as baking other food of course. At home I also have a little table top oven that I use to bake smaller pieces as it uses less electricity than a big oven. I hope that helps 🙂

[@sabinemaz]

J'adors on peu faire plein de motifs different bonne idee

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Sabine :)

[@moonstone9017]

Wow!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much :)

[@yvesdedieuleveult4320]

C’est magique, un très grand merci pour votre talent. Pouvez-vous me dire si vous faites cuire dans le four à combien de degré et combien de temps, merci beaucoup.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Yves, Comme il ya tellement de différentes marques d'argile. vous devez suivre les instructions sur la marque d'argile que vous utilisez :)

[@AlenasClayCorner]

Awesome👍🏻❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you :)

[@atelier2zouzou655]

Merveilleux !

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci :)

[@cheryltarkington7839]

I tried this but with different colors. It is Okay but it doesn't have enough contrast. Thanks for the lesson I will get better and keep watching your videos.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Cheryl, and yes to get the right mix of contrast is something you only really learn by getting it wrong, something I did many times :) xx

[@highlandergirl59]

I love your videos was just wondering where you get your clay from?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Susan :) did you want to pm me and we can chat about clay ? :)

[@1212haro]

Fiona, how do you recommend storing your finished pieces for the weeks or months while awaiting craft fairs to start?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

As I sell all most of my pieces boxed, I have a stash of boxes, so when I have a piece finished and ready to go I get it all boxed up and ready. I found that the easiest solution for me, and easy then to grab and pack when I was off to a fair. If you don't box, or on occasions when I don't, I wrap each piece in a facial tissue, and then store them in A4 plastic bags, nicely spaced, and each bag labelled with what's inside, so again, they are quick grab and go's for doing any fairs. I am sure there are many other options that others use - perhaps put the question out there on some of the Facebook sites? But these are the methods that work for me :) I hope that helps.

[@1212haro]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Thank You!

[@highlandergirl59]

Hi Fiona :) I was wondering if you can make coasters with that kind of way of doing things? I am making my own tiny home and want to use art to show off a lot on my home and think this would go great with the windows I will be making out of resin along with the matching table so want something like this for coasters.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Yes Susan, they would be perfect for coasters :) Many people make polymer clay coasters. Not sure if by tiny home you mean your own home or a dolls home, but just remember that polymer burns at quite a low temperature, so hot drinks etc would be fine, but no saucepans or such ;)

[@highlandergirl59]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Yes I ment my own tiny home need something that does not require much fix it up and can take it on the road when I need this way and have the possibility to sell crafts too inside. The house I am in now requires so much fixing it just would be much easier to just build my own home on wheels and know it dont need more fixing. My idea was to have both door windows done in resin like stain glass and sounds like now someone with me also wants the windows to glow lol so. I will be also making the kitchen table the same way as the doors so it matches threw out the home and thought those coasters would be great for cups and glasses would complement the table and house lots :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Sounds lovely, @@highlandergirl59 so yes, coasters for glasses and cups would be perfect :)

[@highlandergirl59]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Thank you will keep watching your videos and learn more because those would be very pretty :)

[@lorihouse1766]

How do you make pictures in the cane like butterfly or something

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Try this video of a horse head cane as an example :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jNo4KkbLFoosU :)

[@yasira83]

Hola... Can be hook up a Kaleidoscope with a crochet hook?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Hi Yasira, thanks for the comment, I think it may have lost something in the translation ? I'm not really sure what you are asking, so sorry.

[@magicandmoonbeams]

Your tutorials scare the bejeezus out of me lol. Love to watch, too intimidated to try 😔

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh no, don't say that :( So glad you like watching them though, maybe one day you'll give one a go, thank you :)

[@roxiroxraz1]

Hey I love your video! Canes are so tricky, I never get them right >.< I love seeing people put their time and dedication into clay~ it’s an awesome hobby to share! I’ve got a couple of videos myself if you’d like to check them out 💕

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Lacuna :)

[@heatherdinnocenti5649]

BBC

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

BBC? :)

[@reneeharold7335]

These commercials are so irritating. The computer algorithms keep on sending me these diet and exercise ads and I'm only a size 12 which I don't think is that fat for an older woman. In the 1940's the average woman was a size 12 and was not considered overweight. It's not a health issue either, my waist isn't over the limit yet. ( If your waist is over 34 inches it's considered a health issue. ) The algorithms think I must be a size 20 or something because I ordered a catalog from a plus size company ( sizes start at 12 and go up to like 40 something so now the computers think I'm really fat.)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You've made me giggle Renee :) I know the adverts are annoying at times, but as I do these tutorials for free, the only way I get even a very small income is from the adverts, and even then, only when people let them run just a little bit longer than when the skip button comes up. So if you can possibly bear with them, then I and other similar KZbinrs can continue to make free videos for you to watch. :)

[@garystrickland3873]

Your video is really blurry

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So sorry it is blurry for you :(