I love how natural and authentic this feels. You’re a kind-hearted man, people can feel that. Keep going. Keep being you.

❤️ your art is beautiful!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I hope you and Gizmo and your kitties are doing well!!!

I’m so glad you’re getting there. I don’t know where there is but you’re definitely getting there. I lost my Dad to cancer during covid and so we were able to care for him at home and I know being able to do that helped me . You were the person that got me into polymer clay and for that I’ll be forever thankful. I have a very small family and only 2 friends and now through polymer clay I meet a group of ladies who I teach polymer clay techniques to. So now it’s my turn to say thank you. You’ve helped me change my life xxxxx

Hi, I’m a new subscriber. You are wonderful sculpture and a kind hearted man. I’m happy to hear your heart is healing. God Bless You 💕

I was there exactly ten years ago. It took a long time and I swore I'd never get over it. But I did and here I am having a great time. So hang on to your wife and family and to your friends here and say hi to your mom everyday...because she's always there for you, take my word for it. Thank you for rambling and thank you for your fabulous tutorials. Blade up and keep claying!

Appreciate you confiding in your community with something so personal and difficult. You're both extremely strong and extremely talented, and I look forward to all of the things you do in the future. Just make sure to take all of the time you need. We'll all be here.

Thank you for your calm, calming voice and sweet spirit. As I run through the channels it becomes clear the world is turning too fast for me to keep up. Stopping here on your video helped slow it down a bit. I’m glad to hear you’re working through your loss. It’s hard, but necessary. Your beard is yours...maybe you should make a little model of a head and try different styles in clay. That way you won’t have to go through too many changes to find what you like! Thanks again, will check back often to see how things are going...and when I need a little rest from the zippy world.

I have just found your channel looking for some tips for clay sculpting and I have fallen in love with your talent and personality so quickly. I’m so happy to see you doing a little better and can’t wait to see new projects you might share with us in the future. Also the beard looks great! Please take care and be well ^^

glad to see you are doing well and seeing the sparkle back in your eye as well. with the beard i'd say look at some different styles that you might like and go from there.

I just watched your monkey sculpting sequence from 5 years ago - it was so entertaining and great to watch! Then I ventured to your channel to see more content and have just seen this and your previous video. I was reduced to tears but its so great to see you like this. SO so grateful that your channel exists I'm glad I've got a lot more to watch as well :)

I'm very grateful for having found your channel. I just started using clay and was looking for some intructuonal videos and all I gotta say is I'm glad the algorithm lead me hear. I firdt started binging a few of your older videos for tips and info and not only are you a great artist but I just like how you explain things. I made it to your previous video and honestly I cried. On a personal level you remind me of myself and after hearing what happened to you it really touched me, I couldn't imagine. However, i'm also very happy to hear you're doing better and I hope you continue to be. I look forward to any future content you put out and I subscribed with notifications so don't miss anything. Continue making entertaining videos, im like spamming all your videos right now and god bless.

I'm so glad to see you back, and are in good spirits. I want to say thank you for all the wonderful work you do on your channel. Your works with clay are not only amazing but have inspired me to sculpt characters of my own. At first I was unsure of where to even begin, but your videos are so informative that you've given me the confidence to build them properly and to have fun. Thank you so much and look forward to seeing you again soon! Love from Canada.

Hey guy. I just found your channel a few weeks ago and am just getting started with polymer clay. I was heartbroken to see your recent videos. I hope you do come back and I think the world has a lot to learn from you and your presence online inspires a lot. Thank you for all that you have done. I hope you can find peace and don't feel pressure or fear when it comes to coming back. You seem to have such a warm heart and it shows in your work. You are an inspiration and I thank you for everything over and over.

Omggg, the world really needs and appreciates someone as genuine as yourself! So kind and I just joined your channel so I am excited to learn and see something fun! I can’t say that I know how you feel but I can imagine it’s very painful kissing your mom. Your so strong to express your love and honesty about your mom! I say grow your beard long like Gandalf! You can then say, “you shall not pass!”

I've just seen your monkey video from some years ago and then your video with the heartbreaking news. You are a very sweet person and deserves all the best. I lost my dad unexpectedly in 2019, he was gone in a matter of a couple of months. I live in a different continent from where he resided and man, the trip to attend his funeral was the worst long haul flight I have ever made. I still think of him every single day and have met him in "dreams" a couple of times. He is fine, younger and happier. They still live, my friend, believe it. Our soul never dies and one day we will be reunited with our beloved ones. Sending you lot's of love from the UK. 🌹

I have just discovered your channel and watched your first big dragon sculpture. Amazing! So talented! Excited to see what the future brings on here. Sorry to hear about recent things. Take it all at your pace and keep hold of all the good times. You seem super sweet and genuine. You've got this!

Good to see you are moving forward one step at a time. Happy to see you again.

Been watching you on my tv and you are so informative and talented. Keep doing the good work.

Hey, i've only discovered your channel a few minutes ago, and seeing your last video (before this one) broke my heart. I really hope you and your familiy are okay. I'm sorry you had to go through such a painful time. It would be nice to hear from you again. Blessings and lots of love to you and your loved ones :)

It was so good to see you and hear you're ready to get back in the swing of things! Looking forward to seeing more of you and your work again. Take care and God bless you 🙏 ❤

Much love to you. You’re shining bright!

Very happy to see you again 😊 sending you a biiiiiig healing hug from France 🇫🇷

Glad to see you back. Looking forward to more videos. 😊

I just found your page but you’re so kind and soft and sweet. I’ll continue watching and supporting you❤️ stay strong and stay kind❤️ you’re amazing and so talented by the way

You are an inspiration to me!

Hey I saw your other video. I love you so much and thank you for posting. I cannot imagine going through that. I lost my dad suddenly a few years ago to cancer but I couldn’t imagine not being able to see him. Hang in there you are an amazing artist

@ahhmiike

3 жыл бұрын

Keep your beard btw!!! I can’t grow one do you what makes you comfortable

Shave it all off! You are young and handsome. Beard makes you look much older. From Canada with love!🤗🤗🤗

Take it day at a time, it gets easier! I too lost my Mum 5 months ago, not to Covid! She was given 6 months to live an we were lucky and got to spend 10 great happy months with her. Every parent would want their kids to remember the good times and remember their strength! Keep doing what you do and smile! Your beard is fine! Just think come Christmas 2021 you called to be a step in Santa!

Soooooooo glad to see you back. Keep healing, can't wait to see you more💙 braid the beard!!

You are so creative. I had to scroll through a video of yours from 5 years ago. The butterfly cane! Wonderful artist. Sorry about losing your parent.

Happy to be seeing you again! Looking forward to your videos what ever they may be ♿🙏

I'm so happy to see you back!

So glad you're doing well! Can't wait to see what you create 🙂

So glad you are doing better.

hey, you got this man! we're here with you ^^

So glad to see you are doing ok. It is true though - with time it'll get easier to deal with. Looking forward to seeing you in your next video.💜

So happy to see you getting back at it. Being a girl from Texas, I say go full ZZ Top with the beard.😂❤️

I used to watch you maybe 6 years ago, back when I used to sculpt. I just recently came back to the hobby and found you again. It's so crazy to see that you've been active all this time, and it's so nostalgic watching your videos once again! That being said, I'm so sorry about what you're going through right now, and I wish the best for you and your family. Hang in there, hope to see more updates from you in the future.

Im so happy too see you. I truly hope you're doing well. Just keep being yourself. We love you as you are!! 💚💚💚 I've missed those Bob Ross vibes that you give off. It's nice to see you smile.

Love the beard it is amazing. Mine grows about half an inch and stops. It is lovely to see you getting there slowly. the whole family sends their love and when we can and are allowed to travel to the US we are coming to visit and giving you the biggest hug. Also be aware you are one in a million heart of gold and lovely nature a very rare person to find. Take care me and my wife will be thinking of you

Good to see you feeling a bit better , your amazing. 🙂

Ah, you did just fine, I mean it! You have no idea how a person speaking from the heart always does it right, no matter what!!!! god Bless.

I’m so happy to see you back! For some reason I didn’t get a notice of your new video🙁 have to figure out why. Anyway I’m glad to see you’re doing well, I hope your whole family is😊 oh and if you do a beard grooming video, I’ll get my sons to watch! They both have goatees one is a little neater than the other( they’re 40) ❤️ Laura

I am happy that you are breaking through the grieving process. Only you can tell when it feels right. I happy to see that you are doing well. As for the beard, shave it off. But the wife makes the final call... Stay strong, glad to see you back.

So happy to see you back! You are the nicest person on the internet, such a calm and warm attitude just brings smile on my face :) hope to see more of your art in the future! Not sure if you're familiar with ASMR, but you could definitely do those style of videos because of your calm voice. And ASMR goes well with art and sculpting ;) just an idea!

I'm to see and hear you again. Best wishes.

Sending you my very best, your sculpting videos have helped me and are wonderful. . Thank you. I hope ypu are doing ok.

I am fairly new to your channel and had to go see what you were talking about and I cannot say how sorry I am for your great loss. I went to see my little sister this past summer ads I was helping her because she had cancer. I missed one day and thought she would be fine because I was there the day before but when she wouldn't answer her phone I sped over there and found her passed away on her couch. The what ifs I always ask my self are still to this day maddening. It will get a little easier. I see in your eyes what a very kind soul you are, I wish you the very best. Stay safe and well.

@TheBroodingTom

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing that with me.

@deby7821

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheBroodingTom I promise I was not trying to make this about me but that I understand your grief. Stay well and safe and let your talents rule.

Very glad to see you seem to be in a better place and I hope things keep going your way. Solidarity, sir. Beard trimmers with various lengths of comb on them might help with the beard - put it on a long setting and you can trim the beard to an even length, then it'll all be within a similar length to it. That might mean taking quite a bit off the impressive growth ya already got though, so that might not be how ya wanna go about it. Peace!

I've just found your videos. The 9 year old three headed dragon sculpting, and it was amazing. Subscribed. I do more poly clay charms and jewelery, but I love your creativity and honestly, your personality. I'm looking forward to whatever you create next. Female,but have dated bearded men lol......trim with clippers only like inches at a time to get rid of split ends and there are affordable beard oils that will keep it soft, less pokey for the ladies and your neck.

God bless you! I lost my mother in 2004! It was very difficult and still is! But, you will be OK! Your a good man! Shave the beard! Your love becouse your a good person!

It’s so great to see you again. You’re looking and sounding so much better. Time is indeed a great healer. I would suggest giving your beard a tidy up.....it’s looking a bit unruly. Lovely to hear your voice again, plus your lovely face. I look forward to seeing you again soon. Take care.

You are a great artist. Try new things & have fun.

Much love and good vibes bro! Nice beard many cool things you can do. My beard never grows right so I go clean, I did the Abe Lincoln thing a couple times.

I'm happy to see you getting back and moving forward, you'll be fine ^-^ Also, let your beard grow like Stoick level hahaha, maybe even braid it hahaha

I like your beard nice addition. :) I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember years about watching your butterfly video. Thanks for even thinking of viewers in such a tough moment. You may never see this comment but thank you for sharing anything about yourself and your art.

@TheBroodingTom

3 жыл бұрын

I see every comment... I don't think this channel will ever be so big that I can't read the comments. And that's fine by me because I love reading them. Thank you!

Im glad you are ok

i holpre you are doing okay!!

Looking forward to whatever you bring next, I'll be here! I hope you, Missy and the kitties are doing well aside from losing your Mom. Happy Crafting, my friends!

Come back when you feel like it, we'll be waiting for you. Watching and learning many things about arts from you makes me feel like I have a big brother who teaches me everything. Take care always, we'll wait for you. ❤🤍

Happy to see you and that you are doing well! Thanks for the update. As for the beard...shave it off or have one but not a long one...ten days long, perhaps. Take care :)

Hi. Sorry to hear about your sad story . Must be so hard right now. Bless you . Maybe this is the wrong time to ask,, ..but I first saw your work when cosplay launched .... ....I loved your weird green slug... ...finally uve been inspired to start making things from sculpy clay and cos clay ..but was stunned to see one video telling me not to use the stuff ...as it is very dangerous...lethal to some people. ( a silent toxic invisible gas which should never be in contact with skin or lungs ). Is it ?

Hope you're doing ok today.. Love ya Brother~

It’s good to see you back! It’s good to see the beard! I would say, just trim it up. Keep it neat. Looking forward to more videos!

Hope to see more videos 🥀

Miss you clay vids!

Do what ever makes you happy. If it turns out it’s not for you it’s only hair and you could cut it off or grow it back. I always had really long hair that eventually I felt I needed to color to avoid the gray. When I retired I walked into Bi Rics(at the time) and told them to cut it all of and only leave an inch. The 18” was donated to Wigs for Kids. It was so freeing. Next I stopped coloring to avoid the chemicals. Again so freeing and I am so much more happier with my short gray hair. Less work. I can see where wearing a beard might be a little easier to wear to minimize shaving. That would drive me nuts if I had to do it every day or twice a day. Guys deal with it I guess. I know some of the bikes wear beads in their hair and beard. Lol polymer clay beads for dudes would be and interesting project. Looking forward to your videos. Have fun and enjoy every moment I life. 💗

new sub here, love listening to you! hoping to see you having fun in new videos

Glad to see you back with some sparkle. If you keep the beard, look into beard oils...consider a viking look. ;) You could make some beads and wire twists to go in it. Have fun with it.

@TheBroodingTom

3 жыл бұрын

That does sound fun. It was real dry in this video cause I had recently showered. I usually put this stuff in it.. maybe I can do a beard grooming video one day lol And thanks!

You’re welcome 😊

I still remember... gizmo!!!

👍 rocking the beard keep well and hurry back with something awesome for us 👋

Shave it down. That's what I do for my son. I'm glad that you are moving forward. I know its difficult at times but we must always go forward.

So glad to see you!! As for the beard go full on ZZ Top with it. It is what I would do if could grow a beard. LOL. Survived the Snowpocalypse in Texas but it was harsh. No power last Monday or Tuesday with 6 degrees outside and a negative wind chill. Was 34F in the house and I was worried about my pets and my orchids. Also my bottles of epoxy resin. Everything is fine now but not sure about the epoxy yet. I hope they are okay as that is quite a bit of cash sitting there on the shelf. Always your friend - Heidi

Mourning When you see me gaze into the distance...don't look to the horizon inquisitively... You won't see the object of my longing...it's not there... If you see a tear slide down my cheek...don't try to comfort me because my tears will fall unabated If I smile a very sad smile...don't stare into my eyes because the sadness will overwhelm you Just stand beside me for a moment...touch my shoulder in understanding and know… I am remembering him...I am missing him...I am loving him in the only way possible now.

The beard is great! It looks good man! You could try to Style it. A light trim to clean up the edges will make it feel real good.

@coltonwolf1576

3 жыл бұрын

I think it looks just great though!

Hello! Hairdresser here. To answer your question about your beard IF you still have it. Shampoo it, use conditioner on it , use a beard oil and brush it! It will help soften it! Not to be funny but some men have this disconnect that its still hair and can be treated as such. You don't necessarily have to trim it unless you want to maintain order /same length. I hope this helps! I hope you are doing well and sending cyber hugs! 💓~~

I’m back a year later to ask how your doing and I’m hoping your coming back with your wonderful art again please ❤️

So good to see you are happy! If you want to shave ur beard try some fun styles and dye it for a video then u can shave it all and restart! :)

Hey Tom, when are you coming back? It's been a year. Love to see you. Feel free to reach out. -Jake

You seem like such a sweet man. I love the beard by the way

Sir, please make a video on face sculpture .... I really wanna learn it

heya i am from neverwinter nelson :)

Seems it's been awhile since you've posted. I hope you are well.

Welcome back! Can't wait to see what you will make in the future!

Braid it lol. For reals tho let it grow looks nice. Same thing I tell my BF ♥️

Hi there, I come from time to time here to check up on you. Hope you’re ok

When are you starting back up the channel?

I wish we were friends in real life. I could use a mentor.

Hello, are you still working?

I tried growing a beard, but it was itchy as hell. Not to me, but my wife. She told me to cut it off. I say she asked politely, but that really wasn’t how it went. ;-)

Keep the beard! It looks nice and it looks healthy. But you have to treat it kind of like hair, in a way. From what I understand, you need to trim the ends to get rid of split ends. You should also put a conditioner in it to keep it really healthy. Lush has some nice ones! Glad that you're back and doing better, relatively speaking. Yours was the first channel I ever subscribed to about a decade ago!

@TheBroodingTom

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm honored. This whole journey has been surreal, thanks for being a part of it for this long!!

Ok

Please make BTS Junk kook

style it into something fun? :)

Is gizmo still here with us? 🙁🤔

Shave on a video!

I will take it you are done with KZread!

Cut that beard down, you look more handsome with a shorter beard.