Hi Donna, I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your tutorials. I used to watch you on Carols show and have all your books. :) It was so nice to see you sharing Yetta's technique. She was at the Philadelphia Guild one meeting where I was teaching on something and she showed me her secret in a whispered voice. Great Lady!

@DonnaKatoArt

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Yetta was very cool! Her techique was brilliant! 😊❤️🎉

When you see it, it can be a reminder of all the people that learned something new and helpful from your tutorial. We'll remember it, whether you make anything with it or not. Thank you.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

I love that, Peggy, I sure do, kid. 😊❤️

Thank you Mrs Donna for the very helpful tip of venting! And it would be a nice idea, perhaps, to turn the cabochon into a brooch 🤗♥️

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Annita! It’s important, I think! 😊❤️

I think it wants to be a necklace. Thanks for another great tutorial.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

It may want that, kid. Yup! It may want company, too. I think I will make some more!😊❤️

such a glorious pendant that would go with so many things

Loved the story about Yetta. The piece you made is kind of a miniature Mondrian. I'm not sure what I would do with it either but I think it should be seen, not tucked away somewhere!! Thank you Donna

@Dev_e_reaux

Жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what i thought too :) id probably make a pendant :)

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it, Clare. I do, too. Many more to come, I think! 😊❤️

Thanks Donna I love this one I have made Hollow things before, but making the air holes will be a game changer

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Oh, yes, Ellie, they are essential, my friend. 😊❤️

This is how I make my puffy pendants. I love puffy beads and cabs.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Good, efficient! 😊❤️🎉

I would make earrings! That is so my style of earring! Love it so amazingly beautiful!❤

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

I hope you do, my friend! 😊❤️🎉

Huh! That is more simple (?) Than I've seen. And huh - you used scissors to cut the clay! I've thought about trying it once or twice but shied away. I've seen many demos/videos by Polymer Clay Artists but never have I seen anyone use scissors on Clay before! And the Venting - I have not been poking enough holes!! Sp I'm hoping to try much if not all of this tomorrow 😬 thank you so much!

Venting is so difficult for me. Thank you for this helpful video.🎉

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

The hard part is sometimes just remembering to do it! 😊❤️

I always wondered where this technique came from! Beautiful…

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

When I met her she was in her late 70’s or mid 80’s I think. Really wonderful woman and clever! Verry!😊❤️

Pls teach us some flower canes . Love your tutorials.❤️🦋

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

I really should do that, right? Yup! 😊❤️

I tuoi lavori sono tutti bellissimi e ci dai sempre delle idee fantastiche. Grazie 😍😘👏

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

👍😊❤️

I love those colors

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Me, too, Denise. Should I try to formulate them? Maybe I should do that…😊❤️

@deniseosborne4045

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt 👍🏼

And beautiful cabachon !

Donna, once again for sharing your wonderful craft with handy tips. Thank you ❤❤

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Angela! 😊❤️

This reminds me of Dan and Tracy’s bio forming class only there’s die forms instead of cutters but very similar. Great job Donna .

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon! Yes, the top is also die formed. I thought Yetta’s brilliance was in constructing the top and bottom with one cut! Gave me the giggles! So easy. What a gal!😊❤️

Thanks for new techniques, at least new to me.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

It’s a good one, Frances! 😊❤️

Lovely piece Donna :)

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊❤️

Brilliant! I'm trying this tomorrow..... I'm running out of adjectives to describe how much I love your tutorials. LOL ... The cab is awesome too. ❤🎉❤

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Yay, Tanya! DOINK! 😊❤️🎉

Sie ist die besten !

Thank you again for all your tips and tricks and I would definitely use it as a pendant - gorgeous. Have a wonderful day Donna.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!😊❤️

Ms. Kato, again your patience with the clay makes it look so easy as experience rules (the vent can’t E-scape you, lol.) that was great 😂You started to say something about it setting on your desk as a reminder… but to what? Thank you as always for sharing your knowledge and in this case Yetta’s too. I love learning where things originated from and giving credit to all the amazing creators as I am a newbie in the poly world! Your work is beautiful!

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have to check back but perhaps a reminder to be patient - a reminder I need! Yes, i remember when when showed me (the rest of the class knew her and knew her technique!, I think I giggled! So easy and clever. Great lady!😊❤️

@GLorious_Creations

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt welcome! and I think a pendant would be so pretty.

Lovely tutorial as always 🥰 Your voice actually reminds me of Meryl Streep’s voice 😅

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

That is so nice, I will happily sound like Meryl Streep! 😊❤️

Thank you, and I think your lovely color block Cabachon would make a cool necklace!

Thank you for another great video!

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Sharon! 😊❤️

I loved this video! I love your comments about your pieces like, will they become something? 😂 I did learn a lot! Venting is so necessary! Thank you so much Donna 💜😁

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Esther! Have a great weekend!😊❤️

I think it would make a lovely "pin"dant. 😊 Lovely technique and outcome. I recently revisited your domed videos for both the reusable ones and the incorporated ones like this. I've been practicing. 🤗

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Good idea! It would be a good pindant!😊❤️

Love this! Thank you xxx

@DonnaKatoArt

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! 😊❤️

😎 Love this

Geazieeeee per tutto ciò che ci insegni ❤❤❤❤

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome Anna Stella! 😊❤️

Is there a tutorial for the hollow bracelet? I looked through your videos but I didn't see one but maybe I missed it. I just love your work and love the way you teach.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

It’s coming! It would be here but my internet wasn’t cooperating..boooo! 😔

I remember Yetta. Did you know she was Cy Coleman’s sister? She had many fascinating stories about her life and her art.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Talented family! Holy cow. Martha, is Yetta still with us? I suspect she is not - when I met her in Jersey, she was quite old…😔

@marthaaleo22

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt I think she passed in the 2010s. She was into her 90’s by then. Loving your videos BTW.

Hi, Donna!!!

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Hi Apryl! 😊❤️🎉

Hi Donna, I love your videos. They are so calming. Can you please explain how you cure something. I am very new to polymer clay crafts. Thank you!

@DonnaKatoArt

10 ай бұрын

Hi Danielle! Okay, curing. First of all, you can cure in your home oven. In the past, you couldn't but with the reformulation of clays, you can. Each clay cures at its recommended temperature and time. Some people pre heat. I just shove my clay in a cold oven (I know my oven reaches temp in about 7 minutes) so I add time to that. At its simplest, you'll be curing something once - you follow the package instructions. Know that you can cure multiple times. As you work, you will discover how your oven works and what to expect. Have ceramic tiles to cure flat things on and when you can work on them and cure on them so you don't ruin something moving it around. If you're curing something round or rounded, place it in a bed of baking soda to support it. Those are the basics, my friend. You'll be frustrated by it as we all are so just accept that you will be! Cheers, D

Thank you Donna. Love those beautiful colors on your cabochon

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

I love them, too! 😊❤️

Really pretty 😍 💕!! Thank you 😊.

I have found that if you dip a fingertip in liquid clay softener you can stroke the hard cut edge away.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Good tip, Gillian! Yes!😊❤️

What a great tutorial. I want to make some of these now. Thank you so much for your thorough demonstration. I would probably make that shape a centerpiece for a necklace that has additional smaller shapes using the same colors. I love your color mixes, they look so good.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Ysy!😊❤️

Very beautifull work 👏

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!😊❤️

I adore this shape! Make a great pin or a focal on a choker?

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

I think Pendant is the winner! I want to make more and make some longer ones! 😊❤️🎉

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I have a place this piece could go. I love it! I would wear it often as a pendant because it goes with so many things. It would be awesome to have something made by my favorite artist...a Kato clay masterpiece. If you have any plans to sell it, please contact me. Thank you for all your videos. I love your tips and tricks. I started working with clay so many years ago, but don't have as much time to indulge in my hobby as I would like. Elementary teaching keeps me busy. 😂

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Jodi! Email me! dkkato@gmail.com. You’re an el ed teacher - I love that. The little ones are getting a great start’ hugs, D😊❤️

Will you be offering a hollow bangle tutorial- the rainbow tractor tire class? I am really excited about that class and am wondering if you will be uploading the class here on your channel or if I need to purchase it? Would you let me know please, Donna? Thank you in advance...looking forward so much to making that hollow bangle!

@DonnaKatoArt

11 ай бұрын

Hi! You know I put it up on the Member’s Classroom. Students join and get all the classes I post. Check it out, you might want to come along! I hadn’t thought about selling classes separately but will think about it! Cheers! D kzread.info/dron/eRlb3K2k-_b1QAGYDuW1IQ.htmljoin

@user-pe8cu1vs6d

11 ай бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt Thank you, I´ll look into the member´s classroom.

@user-pe8cu1vs6d

11 ай бұрын

@@DonnaKatoArt Do I need a particular level in the membership to be able to access the videosand tutorials? I see that there are different levels and payment plans.With a minimum payment plan would I be able to learn the bangle bracelet tutorial?It is the one I want most to learn at this moment. Thank you again Donna. Susana

Beautiful! How thick is your clay veneer?

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

You know, I think it was through the 2nd or third setting of my machine…sorry I didn’t say!😊❤️

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@DonnaKatoArt

3 ай бұрын

Don't forget to vent!!!!

I've noticed that many on YT don't appear to vent their pieces when required or they forget to show it, which isn't very helpful for those using a video as a tutorial. I wonder how many have become frustrated and lost to the the craft over this extremely simple step. One video I asked if she had vented her piece or not. She hadn't as she forgot too but it appeared to turn out fine. In hind sight I wonder if she'd had a flop and had to keep retrying to do the piece. Or it may have been a case that she didn't realise that she'd actually didn't seal the piece properly.

@DonnaKatoArt

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. You’re right, it’s a small but important step. I hope it helps!😊❤️