DIY Butterflies - Polymer Clay Cane

[@TheBroodingTom]

Butterflies for everyone! Do you mind passing this video along to all your friends? because the more butterflies there are in this world, the more rainbows they shall fart. true story... seriously tho, I hope you enjoy this video.

[@ciz4cookies]

I can't wait to try this! Do you have a video on blending?

[@shawapotter8329]

the more they shall fart rainbows... YAYYYYY

[@janchambers9589]

Enjoyed this video. Just a beginner but very much like your tutorials.

[@zoek192]

Polymer Clay Artist Wow, absolutely awesome, I love it!! It looks spectacular...

[@annaleighjenkins7824]

+Polymer Clay Artist What an awesome video!!

[@peggyweber688]

Most definitely the best butterfly wing I’ve found on KZbin

[@flutefun999]

Along with this being an awesome video (pause button and the "slow down" feature on all youtube videos aid in getting a better understanding of the process he went through), what I LOVED is how HONEST you were about how when you get to a certain point in cane making, one panics....no matter how experienced you are. The reducing part in particular....I love that you verbalized that. Cane making is never the exact same process twice, it requires flexibility, patience, the ability to keep in mind the end result and the willingness to risk doing things that MAY not work in the end. But when it does......ohhhhh YES! Thank you for this video!

[@nicolenewman5679]

Thank you! I have watched many cane tutorials but no one ever explains the steps this thoroughly. It is a beautiful design. I hope you continue to make tutorials. You are an excellent teacher.

[@eyesofashes5320]

I work with Polymer Clay and have an Etsy shop myself and often need these tutorials to learn new thins. But I must say out of all the tutorial videos out there, ya know the fancy dancy ones, I absolutely love yours. I love the fact that you leave in the small bits of knowledge and explain everything that you're doing. I had no idea what a "Skinner blend" was and I've worked with Polymer Clay for several months now >.> I know there is so much more to learn with this medium as well as many others. Thank you sir! :D

[@kimbozarth2591]

Fabulous...most realistic butterfly I've ever seen. What a painstakingly beautiful process to get the blend over the whole wing instead of each piece. Brilliant! Thanks a bunch; I know the amount of time it took to edit this was immense.

[@Julia-qf8eh]

Wonderful tutorial. Beautiful butterfly wings. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@poornimar241]

God..... is this tutorial real.... hats off to u... mindblowing ..u got a real gift from god...keep it up...!!!!

[@kellyherbold593]

I love the different/unique tools you use. Like a smaller, more usable box cutter.

[@timeenuf4200]

Great videography. Wonderful lesson and so very inspirational. Thinking I could use this for garden decorations also.

[@MegaPraiseHim]

Beautiful butterfly, great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@sydneybahs6223]

I really enjoy working with polymer clay and recently I was baking cookies in tubes and wondered if the cane application would work for cookie dough so I used this video to make butterfly wing cookies I made a whole tube I can freeze and bake whenever I want. They actually turned out really pretty just butter cookie dough slightly modified and food dye. Thanks for this tutorial!!!

[@briannacooper8381]

Excellently portrayed! Bravo! Thanks! I'm gonna try it out tonight.

[@dianenunley6037]

That little bit of gold is a fabulous touch!

[@TheWiseMagpie1]

This is by far the best butterfly wing tutorial on KZbin!! Thanks!!

[@IrinaIvanitskaya]

What a great cane! :) Very beautiful butterfly will get! A wonderful lesson!

[@TheBroodingTom]

Irina Ivanitskaya Thank you I appreciate it!

[@heyalicia2551]

Thank you! Love this technique! Much more sculptural than other techniques! Great inspiration and it turned out beautifully!

[@paulineking8484]

Thank you I am just starting some clay projects and I hadn't considered making a block of repeating colour , your video was very informative

[@denisettm4958]

Excellent! Well thought out. Thank you for sharing.

[@pamclark6562]

I am new to polymer clay, although one of my daughters is quite good with it. I am a bit intimidated with the process you showed and grateful for the different angles and explanations you gave.

[@dominofalling2038]

The colour graduation effect and contrast with the black gives a totally gorgeous Tiffany glass effect. Thank you Tom for making this brilliant tutorial. I adore butterflies and am looking forward to trying this technique (with some trepidation) and making lovely jewellery pieces... fingers crossed. I will be watching all your other tutorials as you are a very talented artist and teacher with great ideas. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge.

[@amandasullivan4548]

This was a great video for me. I love butterflies and working with clay. This butterfly cane is beautiful.

[@ariaugust4912]

You seem so sweet and down to earth, instructions were clear and made me feel like this beautiful complicated technique is manageable!

[@poonammishra7478]

I really liked your idea of one skinner blend and then making parts out of it, make perfect sense. Thank you

[@TheBroodingTom]

Poonam Mishra I'm glad you enjoyed this approach to making a wing, and thank YOU for commenting I really appreciate it!

[@CrazyAuntVal]

I don't know where to start, except to say: Bloody brilliant video! Using the little leftover bits on the bottom of the wings? Inspired! I just pinned this with the label, "Absolutely the best poly clay video on KZbin EVER!" Thank you SO much! I can't wait to get a chance to try this. Wonder if they'd notice if I didn't show up for work today?

[@TheBroodingTom]

+BL Raine Wow thank you so much!! omg thank you for sharing this, and for making my day.. And.. wait, what? No, you should go to work LOL or I dunno haha xD Seriously tho... I can't thank you enough!

[@CrazyAuntVal]

+Polymer Clay Artist Went to work, kind of had to - boss is out of town on holiday. She is totally amazing & she really needed/deserved a week away, so I was happy to fill in for her. OK, that and I need the extra $$'s for more clay to practice butterflies. ;D You are totally welcome. Thank you again for the inspiration. Just 1 request -- more videos!

[@violet769]

This was THE BEST!!! And both angles were good!!!!! Thank you!!! Finally, I feel comfortable making butterfly canes!

[@marionmathews9852]

Incredible tutorial with amazing result. So beautiful!

[@Angel-hp4eq]

so glad that I saw this video, want to try this.. great information, would love to see longer videos, as I enjoy working and watching the videos while I work

[@mivc17]

You are an artist, those butterflies are amazing.Thanks for share

[@shirleymelo1278]

Felicitaciones Señor, que lindo arte, Dios lo bendiga. Saludos desde Barranquilla- Colombia. Gracias por compartir su conocimiento.

[@kbee462]

Gorgeous work and very well explained.

[@Lyn4817]

Beautiful result for all the time consuming hard work. I can never understand people who say they are bored when there is so much for us too do now days

[@boa1793]

Impressive presentation and artwork.

[@dikdebruijn5101]

Super tutorial! Thank you very much for posting this.

[@joannejensen5987]

Super, creative, masterful!

[@TheBroodingTom]

Thank you!

[@westausbel3018]

Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow!!!! I’ve watch some amazing tutorials but this blew me away. So impressive. Thank you for sharing your technique. Definitely one I’d love to make but Wow, challenge.

[@ShegoBernstein]

Marvelous intricate work. Love it! Thanks for the video.

[@PuppyLoveCreations]

Love this butterfly. Excellent job, beautiful. I'm saving this video. Thank You so very much.

[@arb7733]

This is fantastic! Beautiful! So satisfying seeing you slice off the magnificent cane.

[@TheBroodingTom]

Thanks I'm glad you liked it.

[@mayraespinosa6743]

Que manos tan maravillosas, todo un arte, muy creativo, gracias por compartir y me suscribo, saludos desde Cancún

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Brilliant! I love the distributed skinner blend, and so glad you explained how to reduce an irregular shape. Beautiful wings! Thank you!

[@TheBroodingTom]

mbajhi Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@LoriGreen623]

I am on the 3rd time watching this video. Just got my clay today. It's the best butterfly video on youtube. Thank you.

[@TheBroodingTom]

+Lori Green Are you serious? Your words are very kind and make me want to start another cane. And thank you for helping the video like that it means alot.

[@angelaviolet]

Beautiful artwork and great tips, thanks.x

[@balancingpoint1871]

You have created an awesome introduction to polymer, with a finished product worth learning all these techniques. Your editing technique is REALLY appreciated, for my students who, like me, that think, or want to, in 3D. Of course, wanting more butterflies in the world is a goal we share.....THANKS!!!!

[@alyc9829]

That is awesome! Beautiful. And great tip about the sketching 😉

[@johng0908]

A left handed crafter,of course I had to subscribe. Thanks for posting the videos.

[@daneekaplan4284]

simply gorgeous. I don't even do clay but watching your gorgeous work is inspiring for my mixed media work.

[@heatherlikey]

Beautiful Butterfly! Those colors are perfect!!!! Thanks for posting. Take Care. - H

[@phreectube]

THANK YOU!! i've seen so many clay videos, canes and otherwise, and this is the first in a very long time that i've finished and ENJOYED!! i especially appreciate that you show your processes, and leave a link for the blend - that is time-consuming, so i appreciate not having to skip through that bit, and can go back for it later, lol!! my best friend does a lot of pc and would LOVE to see your stuff, so i will be sharing...BEST WISHES TO YOU, SIR; THANK YOU, AGAIN!!

[@Elly_sam]

You did great, I love how honest you were throughout the whole video. 👍

[@VeneraCollections]

Tidy n neat cane. Thanks for sharing

[@cherylb1025]

Loved your video. Great explanation and description.

[@PabloLlossas]

Hermosa maripoza, me encanto el trabajo que ha echo ,al igual las maripozas me encantan paresen angeles revoletiando al rededor de las flores ,gracias bendiciones Pablo.

[@TheBroodingTom]

Pablo Llossas Muchas gracias!

[@Colleen527]

Very talented and smart to figure it out and I am greatful you shared

[@debfinleyhoag3526]

These are absolutely gorgeous - you are such an artist!

[@TheBroodingTom]

Hey thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment.. I'm just now returning to KZbin and and haven't received a comment in 9 days which is not normal at all. So not only do I appreciate the kindness but also for reassuring nothing is broken here. Thanks again!

[@luvsdvds]

thanks for sharing your talent, the wing cane is awesome!

[@enchantingelements9843]

Although this was made 3 years ago, I just wanted you to know it was super helpful to me as a newbie to PC. Thanks, nicely done with attention to detail. Much appreciated! Best Regards, Cheryl

[@holy13moly42]

This makes so much sense now. I have watched many video's but either they stop with the beads, or get the different shades blended in and stop. For a newbie I want to see what happens step by step all the way to making a butterfly in this case. Very interesting and of course I love butterflies. Your video was excellent.

[@juliesaling5390]

Great video!!! I've made several butterfly canes and i'm headed straight to the clay room to make this beautiful cane. Looking forward to more lessons from you. I know you put a lot of work into it and i want to thank you!

[@D_i_a_m]

C'est absolument magnifique !!!! Quel travail de patience pour un résultat wow wow wow ^^

[@havanac79]

Excellent video! Love all the details you gave!

[@micahhirsch4257]

I think somebody would be interested in buying these videos .. They look so professional !!! You the man

[@TheBroodingTom]

Micah Hirsch Thanks I appreciate the feedback!! It's crazy reading that cause actually in the future I plan on having extended versions of certain projects that could be purchased as a ad free download for maybe $1.99 or something lol Of course there would always be a shorter free versions here on youtube... it's just an idea I been thinking about for some time now.

[@catherineguest1729]

Great video. I love that you voice over all of your thoughts, errors, and methods as the video goes through. Super helpful for all types of polymer clay projects. Thank you

[@iamsuzieque]

Thank you for this video, it was great to watch. The butterfly was beautiful.

[@minisnmore]

Loved this video. Very easy to follow.

[@janaistrop9938]

Enjoyed it thoroughly, you made it look easy. Thanks!

[@ChaosMarx]

Beautiful work! I enjoyed watching this video!

[@noravittadini8408]

Extraordinario tu trabajo!!!!!

[@juliaforgot1690]

This is the most effective tutorial I've seen. As a perfectionist, having every step explained so well is very much appreciated. Great job!

[@ruthkiley6292]

Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us! You are amazing!

[@animerlon]

Good job with the cane & the tutorial. My first video of yours. I really liked the review of still shots at the end. Helps to reinforce the process. Nice touch.

[@mctron22rd]

You make It look so easy! Your butterflies are so beautiful!

[@Anamile46]

This was super cool!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@alikatts323]

Beautiful! Well done tutorial and just what I was looking for. Thanks for sharing with us!!

[@darknesssword2358]

beautiful butterfly thank you for sharing

[@allilav1265]

wow im new to polymer clay and have not done any canes yet but watch alot to learn and wowee this just blew my mind!! just amazing!!!

[@theresadaigle6588]

Polymer Clay Artist this is so incredible. I'm just a beginner. I would love to try doing it but I will have to wait till I'm much more advanced before I try. I love butterflies, have lots around my yard, last year I saw a iridescent blue one, but with like a skimmer white not black. Most beautiful one I have ever seen, some day hope to make one. Thanks you very much.

[@shw8179]

This is about the most thorough and most introspective account of (your) process. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot about working with the flow. Thank yo for letting us in!

[@TheBroodingTom]

Sandra Wiatrowski You're welcome! I really did put a lot into this one and it's been getting 20+ views an hour for a week now! It's getting shared a lot and who knows it could go viral....!? I can keep dreaming lol! At any rate I couldn't be any happier with the response I got from both my fanbase and the general YT community. It's truly a pleasure! :D Now I should do it again but this time in 4K :D

[@marygutierrez4575]

Wow! Amazing work I love butterflies thanks for sharing!

[@sandiv6145]

Your clear video has given my the impetus to create my own butterfly wings. Thanks to your great instruction, I think I can do it!! Thank you so much.

[@missyowen]

Wow this was awesome! Beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@sandydeas9606]

This video is AWESOME!! I saw a necklace of butterfly wings and you have helped me to believe I might be able to recreate it.

[@GrattedCarrot]

Looking him cutting the clay is so satisfying

[@BillyPittman522]

You are awesome, a true definition of an artist.

[@rhuechantal1240]

Amazing vid! Great instructive technique. Inspiring and fun to watch. Thank you for sharing this.

[@TeresaSixberry]

awesome! Thanks for being here!

[@gingerr8015]

The making an outline for the butterfly was a good idea

[@lindaashbrook6789]

Beautifully executed!!!

[@LittleCherryHill]

Wow. This is stunning! Thank you for sharing!

[@kelwrg]

Wonderful instructions, I'm new to this and can't wait till I feel comfortable enough to try this.

[@yanetlibrerosocampo8667]

Es increíble que maravilla de creación felicitaciones desde Colombia.

[@karinasulger7829]

omg ... that was amazing!!!! so beautiful!!!! awesome job , ty for sharing this with us !!!

[@hazelparr8461]

Wow! I'm not a 3d artist I'm actually a paper crafter and needle felted but I love colour and found this video fascinating so thank you xx

[@myartfulgifts]

You did such a thorough and incredible tutorial! Thank you so much for your time and providing all the detail of the steps you took in creating this beautiful butterfly.

[@TheBroodingTom]

Linda Hall Thank you so much!

[@illustriouschin]

those butterflies look good as hell

[@TheBroodingTom]

Gordon Chin lol thank you!

[@pattallant2398]

Wow! These are beautiful! 👍

[@flyphoenix22]

I love butterflies! The little wings in the beginning would make a nice pair of earrings! :D

[@TheBroodingTom]

flyphoenix22 omg.....! You're a genius! Thank you so much LOL! wow I could make 100 sets with that cane I bet

[@flyphoenix22]

That would be awesome if you did, I would buy them!

[@bigfoot8778]

I would like to see more cane videos. I just got started with polymer clay. Some ideals beacon, strawberries and so.

[@helenelaine100]

Excellent tutorial Polymer Clay Artist! Beautiful butterfly. I enjoy your channel so much. You are a great teacher! I appreciate your sharing your talent with us.

[@TheBroodingTom]

Thank you it's much appreciated, glad you are enjoying the channel! Thanks for letting me know too!

[@sarahthomas4864]

that was so beautiful to watch!! lovely piece of work :)