DIY: Polymer clay Lady Bugs!

I made this with polymer clay, sculpey III! Solid, non painted lady bugs!! For colors I used red, black, moss, AND GLOW for the eyes!! Sweet! Everything is pretty self-explanatory... but if you got questions, I gots answers!! ...hopefully!
Thank you so much for watching this, don't forget to rate and share to help support "this" channel.. You are all awesome! Thank you so much!

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  • @LiptonEN
    @LiptonEN12 жыл бұрын

    These lady bugs are adorable! They would be perfect decorations for a tea party!

  • @patriciakimes2380
    @patriciakimes23809 жыл бұрын

    The ladybugs are beautiful artworks. I have to learn how to make some now also. Thank you for sharing your video.

  • @Cre8tiveBabe
    @Cre8tiveBabe13 жыл бұрын

    Those are awesome Tom! Thanks as always for sharing what you do!

  • @CharlesStruble
    @CharlesStruble13 жыл бұрын

    Tom, very cute lady bugs. And doable even for those of us who are not really very artistic. Your tutorials open doors for us. Thanks!

  • @TruthSeekingElf
    @TruthSeekingElf13 жыл бұрын

    Soooooo beautiful!!!!! Thank you!!

  • @2009ladybugz
    @2009ladybugz12 жыл бұрын

    Love them thank you for sharing

  • @Doppy_019
    @Doppy_0193 жыл бұрын

    fantastic!!!

  • @4evragz
    @4evragz13 жыл бұрын

    So cute!

  • @ChiquitasCrochet
    @ChiquitasCrochet4 жыл бұрын

    ADORABLE 🥰

  • @Homemadegameguru
    @Homemadegameguru13 жыл бұрын

    Very cute bugs Mr. Tom. You have the hands of a surgeon

  • @Skeletonlady120
    @Skeletonlady12011 жыл бұрын

    Your very talented!

  • @ChaosChicken200
    @ChaosChicken20013 жыл бұрын

    Remember this: In 1 year, Tom will be the master of clay. He'll be the most famous artist ever.

  • @iloveegypt1324
    @iloveegypt13246 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic 🐞

  • @Lixae
    @Lixae13 жыл бұрын

    I have the Sculpey glaze and it's really nice. It gives it a shine but not overly shiny. Finger nail polish also gets sticky over time for some reason.

  • @couchpotatotheatre
    @couchpotatotheatre13 жыл бұрын

    So cool Tom.

  • @sheharafernando9076
    @sheharafernando90766 жыл бұрын

    I like this idea

  • @DCogsdil
    @DCogsdil11 жыл бұрын

    very cool n awesome job....can't wait to make me a ladybug.....great job, toodles debs in Texas

  • @T3RRABYT3
    @T3RRABYT313 жыл бұрын

    lol, those are cute, they look like they are on tree-stars that littlefoot has been eating in land before time. I like how you cleverly, yet stylishly swapped the s in bugs with z. It's like tom is reinventing the lady bugs and made lady bugz.

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @billyCtv Thank you, thank you! ...."they love you too" =D Thanks for watching!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @TruthSeekingElf No, thank you!! So glad it was useful!!

  • @lokact84
    @lokact8411 жыл бұрын

    that's so cute

  • @MsLovin2010
    @MsLovin201013 жыл бұрын

    There very cute.

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @songinthesnow Your very welcome!! I'm glad it helped!!

  • @vivim10
    @vivim1011 жыл бұрын

    LOV IT :)

  • @Homemadegameguru
    @Homemadegameguru13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom You know I will always show my support to your channel. Keep on creating my friend...

  • @SoCraftastic
    @SoCraftastic13 жыл бұрын

    Hey Tom! They look great!! =]

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom11 жыл бұрын

    No I did not know that, thanks for sharing! =D

  • @MishB16
    @MishB1613 жыл бұрын

    Some other glazes you can you is Future floor wax or decoart triple thick glaze. That one makes it super shiny, like glass. But I am sure the Future floor wax can be purchased at your local supermarket or drugstore. I use it on my clay jewelry. Hope that helped. You a truly amazing and very talented. Great job!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @Homemadegameguru =D Thanks! So glad you stopped by!!

  • @wandycontreras221
    @wandycontreras2218 жыл бұрын

    what Glace you use for shine the ladybugs. .plzzz

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @playjess68 They were fun.. Its GOT to be the simplest thing I made... I think I was zoomed a bit to much though.. Thanks for watching!

  • @aminakishk6571
    @aminakishk65712 жыл бұрын

    You are precise, I have clear nail polish, will use a tip end of a brush for the dots….I think yours will look much better than mine…

  • @monikozi
    @monikozi12 жыл бұрын

    Tom, this is awesome work. i hate you (in a good way :) ) You make it look so easy ... thank you for sahring this!

  • @science5445
    @science544511 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom I love them but u use nail polish before or after u bake??? I love them!!!

  • @axartist
    @axartist12 жыл бұрын

    so sweet and what a nice name in english, ladybugs. AX

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @CRAFTSANDSTUFF09 Thanks you! Glad you like them!

  • @ShegoBernstein
    @ShegoBernstein10 жыл бұрын

    Very cute. I tried using clear nail polish to finish my pieces and found that it flaked terribly after a couple of weeks. I have been using Minwax water based polyurethane high gloss and it works wonderfully for polymer clay and cold porcelain pieces.

  • @dragonsagetv7722

    @dragonsagetv7722

    10 жыл бұрын

    I use a product called Future Floor Finish. It is an acrylic liquid that is clear and shiny that is used to protect hard wood floors.

  • @curecameron
    @curecameron13 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Thanks for your videos ! I have been working with polymer clay for several years but still enjoy watching videos on even the most basic designs because I feel there is always something new to learn. I just wanted to give you a suggestion for your glaze.... Nail polish can yellow over time and sculpey glaze sometimes remains a bit sticky. You should try future floor polish. It's my fav and once it dries you can bake again to set it (I put mine in 15 min @ 200) I Hope you don't mind my advice

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom12 жыл бұрын

    @liptontea Thank you I'm glad you like them!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @CraftyGamer About how long for it to get sticky.. thanks for sharing that with me! I'll be paying close attention to the glow frog now, thanks!

  • @DanielleSchlosser
    @DanielleSchlosser12 жыл бұрын

    What kind of nail polish like a top coat or a strengthening polish ?

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @thelolalolazz Thanks, I cant wait to try it!! I got to order it online though.. ..gotta remember to do that!! =o

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @curecameron No, I don't mind advice at all!! And I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know. I will DEFINITELY try this!! Could you please tell the exact brand of floor polish you use?? I'll try to pick some up for sure!!!

  • @angelabarton2551
    @angelabarton25517 жыл бұрын

    lovely little ladybirds ,love the work you do on them,I had a tumbler b4,,,you can normally get 1,2,And 3 barrel tumblers,they have different grits,course,med fine,and powder polish,they run in cycles,depending on the gemstone rock and its hardness,,normally all same type of hardness in a barrel,with course grit first, for first week,checking through out the week,with water,,same with med fine and the powder polish,,it takes a while,but worth it ,the barrel has to run non stop for each week,apart from when you have to check on them,,I noticed in one of your videos you were thinking of getting one,if I'm right,hope this will help ,they normally come with instructions,anyway, good luck with that too,.

  • @ailse491
    @ailse49113 жыл бұрын

    hi tom i am just trying to get into clay can i bake these then put on the clear polish also is this polymer clay? thanks good work i would love to see more bugs or butterflies to put around my garden maybe in top of cane sticks for whimsicle value lol

  • @yeosupreme
    @yeosupreme13 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME AMAZING CUTE AWESOME ( oh wait i already said that xD ) I LOVE IT!!!!!! U ARE THE BOMB!! xD

  • @jadambi
    @jadambi13 жыл бұрын

    naww there soo cute. were do you buy all of your clay and stuff. i live in the u.k and i want to get some cheap stuff . there isent a wall mart here

  • @DalsPhotography
    @DalsPhotography11 жыл бұрын

    sorry, but I am from southamerica, could you please explain to me what is sculpey 3 ? Is it hard, soft? I am just starting and I loved this beautiful ladybugs! Thank you!

  • @luvscraping
    @luvscraping12 жыл бұрын

    hi tom, can you plz tel me what kind of clay you used. I'am sorry if its a silly questions, but i'am totaly new to this.

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @PolymerCWonderland Oh, thank god!! I was waiting for the "this looks easy" Yay!! Thank you so much!!

  • @60sendy
    @60sendy11 жыл бұрын

    el brillo que le das? es antes de hornear y que barniz es? gracias

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @48212Art Really? I'm so glad you like this.. thank you!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @JustClayingAround Thanks, I really appreciate it! I'm up to trying anything.. We best learn from each other.. and it's good you want to share your experience.. Thanks!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @ailse491 Yes, you can cook this polymer clay. And lucky for you, since you want to do small bug, they make a small oven made just for polymer clay. I bet even Sculpey has there own brand!! After all, I got their Pasta Machine.. You can spray the whole bug with Shellac [Lowes] Or clear fingernail polish for wet look... although, I'm hearing you can use floor polish (I never used it) I like bugs, I once made a tic!! [first video, at the end..lol] I'll definitely be making more bugs!!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @webkid43 WOW, thanks so much!! YOUR awesome!

  • @jadambi
    @jadambi13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom thank you so much ^-^

  • @jadambi
    @jadambi13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom awsome ill check it out. those lady bugs are just soo cute i will steal them mwhahha **steals** haha just kidding ^^

  • @wandycontreras221
    @wandycontreras2218 жыл бұрын

    I wanna to use for cake...Decoration?

  • @emmyblogs
    @emmyblogs13 жыл бұрын

    These are awesome!!! Can u make another contest? i'd love to have the honor of winning something from u :)

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @strube1369 Thanks so much!! I'm realizing that I have different kinds of "audience" so easier tutorials, even help videos are important.. There will always be time for entertaining.. but sometimes, I just need keep it simple.

  • @GeorginaEa
    @GeorginaEa13 жыл бұрын

    I Want them! Make me some and post them to me! ;D Just kidding but i would buy them :) There cool and i love Lady birds! ♥

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom12 жыл бұрын

    @yourwrstnightmare44 LOL xD I was not using any referencing for leaves, which is not really good... I guess I was going for oak leaves.. too funny =P

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @learnsports ummm.. not sure lol.. glad you reminded me! I had something sitting in there "eating a dollar" every month.. Think Imma put something up tonight!! Sound good?

  • @Ikimification
    @Ikimification12 жыл бұрын

    Those are really neat!! My sister loves lady bug everything and this would be great to make for her birthday in three weeks! My trouble is how long to bake them? Do you recall the temp and time? I know it says on the package but it's never been quite enuf for what I've made so far. And things end up a bit too pliable. Thanks for any help you can give me! Hugs.

  • @T3RRABYT3
    @T3RRABYT313 жыл бұрын

    nice leaves. could you leaf me one? I like the shine, it makes them look natural too. have you ever seen a ladybug zoomed in? it's like they have a waxy carapace. btw, epic camera rotation at the beginning, hehe

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @TUCKERZONE Thanks, they were fun.... and easy!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom11 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! I think this was the smallest thing I did using polymer clay lol I need to do more things like this.. I think lol

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @MsLovin2010 Thank you very much!! =D

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom12 жыл бұрын

    @2009ladybugz No problem, thank you for watching!! Cool username btw!

  • @111chewy
    @111chewy13 жыл бұрын

    You should make WorldofWarcraft sculptures your really good

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom12 жыл бұрын

    @serenabone Will do!! =D

  • @serenabone
    @serenabone12 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom ur welcome!! ur soooo awesome!!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @HALLSYSKITCHEN Thanks! And WOW!! You sure??! Thanks so much!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @4evragz Thank you! ... last bug I made was not so cute.. I made a tic! ...but he was chubby! LOL...

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom12 жыл бұрын

    @Ikimification I do follow the same instructions. which are: 275 degrees for 15 minutes per 1/4 inch thickness.. You may want to check your oven and see if the temperatures are correct. If they are still not quite done, you can bake for and extra 5 minutes or so.. it's just going to take some experimenting a little. Trial and error. They make small ovens just for this, you can find them at Hobby-Lobby. (too small for me though lol) Thanks for the Hugs! =D

  • @elyab2553
    @elyab255310 жыл бұрын

    I like sculpey's glaze, but any acrylic glaze will work for polymer clay.

  • @learnsports
    @learnsports13 жыл бұрын

    please list these, the megaman, and the dragon on etsy! i want all three!

  • @learnsports
    @learnsports13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom yes please please pleas do! i want to buy some of your art... hope you have good prices! is it up yet?

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @SomethingOfMe13 COOOOOL!! Post a video response if you do!!! Thanks for watching!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @thelolalolazz LOL... dang! It could have been me!! =P

  • @36fine
    @36fine8 жыл бұрын

    how did u do so fast.tell me

  • @yenlee2745

    @yenlee2745

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @chavvysavvy1 Thank you!

  • @4evragz
    @4evragz13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom Hahaha! :)

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @Teyethegreat Thanks!! They even FLY!!... Just kidding! LOL Thank you so much for watching!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @ChaosChicken200 I see.. your a visionary! Nice to meet you, I have a LOT to show you....

  • @serenabone
    @serenabone12 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom also, please make more videos on little things!!!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @jadambi omg... No wall-mart??! LOL... I get it at hobby-lobby.. but just recently found a good website to order from.. Its not the cheapest stuff in the world, but a little goes a LONG way!! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @StarkyArt
    @StarkyArt11 жыл бұрын

    what cute ladybugs! Did you know in the Middle Ages that farmers prayed to the Blessed Lady, Virgin Mary, to save their crops? And the ladybugs came to the rescue. Thus being named “beetles of Our Lady," which are why ladybugs are considered good luck. And if you spot one, it’s believed to bring luck in love, grant your wishes, maybe bring a financial windfall. Boy ladybugs are call ladybugs too, ha-ha. (poor little guys)

  • @emmyblogs
    @emmyblogs13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom sure, just tell me the site and i'll check it out. (i'll tell people about it too)

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @jadambi Looks pretty cool place! But I have not bought anything though.. Later today I'm getting glaze, and some colors from them!! Have fun checking it all out!! ....polymerclaysuperstore. com

  • @pls455325
    @pls45532511 жыл бұрын

    Can you Post A video of how to make a horse small like this ladybug... I love horses and I am decorating my room in a western theme and would like to make a small clay horse.....

  • @learnsports
    @learnsports13 жыл бұрын

    whats your ebay name? can you send me the link

  • @Lixae
    @Lixae13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom Couple months I think.

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @T3RRABYT3 ROFL!! Little-foot was my fav!! And ya, just trying to catch the attention.. =D

  • @jadambi
    @jadambi13 жыл бұрын

    @TheBroodingTom no hobby lobby either lol

  • @serenabone
    @serenabone12 жыл бұрын

    I love how u say polymer clay. u say it sooo carefully P-o-l-y-m-e-r c-l-a-y

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @jadambi Hold on, I'll look up that site for you..

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @emmyblogs Another contest will come soon.. I just got done setting up my Etsy account!! I got the glow frog for sell there right now.. more will follow. I'll be doing more contests.. but their is nothing wrong with selling a few for more supplies.. Especially since nobody buys this clay for me.. I just want to support my art [supplies] nothing more.. My wife will only [support this channel] for so long.. hope you visit my shop, maybe like it or something..

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom13 жыл бұрын

    @epicfail617 hmmmm... you know I play this?? Just a little a t a time, but I'm stumbling my way through the biggest, best r.p.g ever!!

  • @TheBroodingTom
    @TheBroodingTom12 жыл бұрын

    @serenabone T-h-a-n-k-s-FOR-w-a-t-c-h-i-n-g!! LOL