WOW! Ma'am you are on a whole nother planet with your canes!!!! BRAVO! And your voice could end wars! Its tranquil.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

Talent!! Your's are the best looking projects I've seen. And you have a pleasant voice, too.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

Жыл бұрын

That's very kind of you, thank you so much Pamela 🙂

I am not very good at canes and have to watch over and over. But I get the best results from your tutorials. I am now a big fan

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Debra, that means a lot :)

Fiona - Has anyone ever suggested you do ASMR videos? You would be terrific at it... Your voice made my skin tingle a few times.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

2 жыл бұрын

Awww bless you, that is so kind of you to say. yes I have had it mentioned before, but I am not quite sure how to go about it, or what exactly people would want to hear ;)

Been crafty since I was 2 yrs old. My natural ability is painting, so your clay paintings are also very inspiring. This is new to me so I'm catching up on your videos. I'm mesmerised by these tutorials. I'm enjoying my new hobby. X

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks Inez :)

Fiona, I love the reducing technique rather than having to purchase yet another tool. Thank you for sharing

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Nuna :)

I have watched your video over & over. Thank you so much for showing us how to reduce a cane this big. This is where I have problems reducing a large cane like this. Watching you has helped me understand what I am doing wrong. Now I will be able to do it. Thank you for taking the time to put all your videos together. I appreciate it more than you will ever know. ❤️

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to have helped Artie, thanks so much for all the time you take to comment, I really appreciate the feedback :)

I really love your voice. I know it isn't your purpose, but when my son or I can't sleep, we put on one of your videos🤗

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Ah bless you, that's so sweet :)

I made this cane and it was simple and beautiful. Works so many ways and remains lovely! Going on a ine butler.

@joyceengland8781

4 жыл бұрын

I mean a wine bottle

@joyceengland8781

4 жыл бұрын

Turned out beautiful. Scraps were handy!

Fiona, your work is always mesmerizing.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

Love the tip of using that strip of paper to cut the under piece evenly and the bit about using PVA instead of liquid clay, thank you.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kerrie :)

Malade depuis 6 mois et en plein divorce je n'ai pas remis les pieds dans mon atelier. Mais je vois ta vidéo et encore je n'ai pas tout regardé... Me donne envie de retourne dans mon atelier et d'essayer. Merci Fiona ♥️

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Je suis désolé que les choses aient été si mauvaises pendant si longtemps. J'espère que vous pouvez maintenant entrer dans votre atelier et avoir du plaisir à nouveau. Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire belle et prendre soin de vous-même. Meilleurs voeux, merci Fiona :)

Thank you, Fiona, for this wonderful tutorial! I love your step by step instruction on this gorgeous cane and I really appreciate the inclusion of alternative ways to combine them and finish the project!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kim :)

Thank you for your kindness to share this technique. I love the kaleidoscope cane but am a little intimidated. You helped show me new ways to create!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed it, Kaleidoscopes are great, because as long as you cut your slices and match those patterns neatly, whatever you create will look great. Don't overthink it, don't worry about it, just give it a go, and I think you will be really happy with the result :)

I'm brand new to polymer clay and trying to learn all I can so I appreciate that you show the placement options. Not to mention how soothing your voice is to listen to. :)

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Bonnie :)

@diannabooth6901

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals put us down and

@judahkaden3524

2 жыл бұрын

I guess im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost my account password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me.

@waltermajor779

2 жыл бұрын

@Judah Kaden instablaster ;)

@judahkaden3524

2 жыл бұрын

@Walter Major thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

Beautiful pendants and excellent tutorial. You just stirred my polymer clay creative juices. I'm dusting my tools and clay right away.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, have fun with them, thanks so much :)

I absolutely LOVE your videos / tutorials !! I often look for new videos from you. This is awesome! Thank you so much! 💜💜💜💜💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ellen :)

As always your work and tutorials are AMAZING!! XO

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

6 ай бұрын

awww, thank you so much Amy 🙂

These all are so beautiful. I love them all. Can’t wait to make these. Thanks so much for sharing your video with us. You are a awesome teacher . Thank You

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you like them, thanks so much Artie :)

Amazing as always. Your skill simply takes my breath away. Unbelievable and beautiful. You’re very kind to share this with us for free. Thank you for your time and talent.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I am in the process of beginning to move and get my things together again before Spring, your videos keep me inspired and hopeful, that when I finally get things together I can start again with my polymer clay. Thank you for being so helpful and inspirational

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jen :)

Your work is so inspiring. I'm so new to clay and I learn new tips every time I watch your videos. Thank you for sharing your talent.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Mikele, it is so exciting to be still quite new to polymer clay, and at the start of your polymer journey, enjoy where it takes you :)

Such a beautiful pendant. And I especially love the way you cut the border after applying to get it even. Fantastic idea! Thank you, as always, for sharing your talents and time. 💜💜💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank, yes sometimes a simple bit of paper can work wonders :)

I absolutely love your tutorials. I've learned so much from you. Thank you for all your hard work.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thanks so much Jill :)

Thank you for making such an intimidating design approachable for us newbies! You made it easy to follow along!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I am so glad you liked it :)

I appreciate your tutorials so much. You make such beautiful canes and explain things where I can follow. 🧡🧡🧡

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you like them, thank you very much :)

I sure enjoyed this amazing tutorial!!☺️💜 The colors are stunning, Fiona!! What an amazing cane!!!❤️ I adore it! The pendants are so beautiful!!💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Cindylee :)

Fiona. I love watching your videos and I've learned so much from them.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tracey :)

Stunning colours! So clearly explained. Thankyou!!×××

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

Fabulous, Fiona. I really love this colour combination.❤️

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anne :)

You create beautiful and interesting canes. Thanks for sharing such a great tutorial. Great helpful tips.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you :)

You truly are the queen of clay! 💜 it turned out so beautiful :)

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

Yay! I have missed your videos! Hope you had a wonderful holiday!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much :)

Lovely as usual, Fiona. I saved it to my craft section, to help me with ideas on kaleidoscope canes. Thanks so much.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Good idea, thanks so much Ellen :)

Once again really enjoyed this tutorial, you are an exceptionally talented lady, thank you so much for sharing your ideas, Caroline

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Caroline :)

Beautiful canes!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

Really beautiful, thank you and have a Happy and safe New Year!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Happy and safe New Year to you too :)

You’re SUCH a wonderful teacher!!! Thank you so SO MUCH!!! 🌈💫✨

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, thank you 🙂

Brilliant, Absolutely Brilliant!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

thank you so much :)

SUPERBEAUTIFUL!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂

INCREDIBLE

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Louisa :)

Just loved that tutorial thank you

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Eileen :)

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Thanks Fiona!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kristie :)

Excellent tutorial, thank you for sharing. Warm regards from Venezuela!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Maria, best wishes from the UK :)

Vraiment très beau 🤩 Merci

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

merci beaucoup :)

Una maravilla!!!! Muchas gracias

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Silvia :)

beautiful! as always! I'm in the process of moving, and can't wait to get this over with so I can start playing again with clay. Sigh, I hate moving lol. Your videos are really getting me back into wanting to play, and all my craft stuff is in a big pile of boxes somewhere........

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the move, and have fun playing with clay once you have settled in ;)

@grittykitty50

4 жыл бұрын

Note to self: when moving, label ALL boxes with craft supplies in big red letters.

Very pretty A little technique soup, always informative.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen :)

Beautiful

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much 🙂

Tutorial maravilhoso! Obrigada por compartilhar seus conhecimentos. 👏👏👏

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

2 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias Teresa :)

I'm going to try this thank you so much

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

2 жыл бұрын

Have fun, thank you :)

Thanks for this😊

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Solange :)

Another super tutorial. I’m still struggling to cut my slices evenly. I have designed and 3d printed a few devices to help me slice but not entirely satisfied yet!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

oooh that sounds interesting :) Thank you :)

Ok so why is your scrap clay beautiful too!!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

This was just the end that I had previously cut off passed through the pasta machine, so of course it had the pattern on it ;) - most of my scrap clay is a dull brown :)

I Just did my first kaleidoscope cane! Not perfect but I'm happy with it! Thank you for the amazing videos!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

that makes me so happy to hear, thank you so much :)

@maathayde

4 жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals tried to post a picture but couldn't !

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

@@maathayde No I've tried to in the past too, but can't seem to find a way to do it, no worries, and thanks for trying anyway :)

Fiona, KZread has inserted ads every two minutes or so. I understand there's a way you can remove the excess ads. Love your tutorials!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know. Yes, I have recently discovered how to do that ;) so have just re-edited it and put in just 2 ads, 20 minutes apart :) I hope I don't have to go back and do the same for every one of my videos :(

I love your videos. I have learned so much from you. Do you know where.I can get the Sculpey molding tray you use often? I would really like to buy one.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kathy :) In the UK I would buy it from here - www.clayaround.com/ourshop/prod_3503744-Hollow-bead-maker.html . It is called a Hollow Bead Maker, and should be available from either a store, or online outlet near to you. I hope that helps. :)

These are awesome! Always love your canes. Any chance your videos will be HD? I'd love seeing them with sharper details. Great job as always!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mixin, not sure what I can do about the quality, with the system I currently have, will have to have a look :)

@MixinMadness

4 жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals what are you recording with?

You always do such a great job with these complex canes. How do you plane the design? I haven't got the hang of them at all yet :)

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

I usually have a play, make it up as I go along, and then try to simplify it for an easy to follow video :) I just love playing with canes, they are so much fun, and the more you do, the more you learn about which colours work well together, how much 'quiet' space you need to leave, how to have one stronger element, how to make a line that goes from one to the other. You should see the amount of 'learning experience' canes I made when I was still figuring it all out, that ended up in the scrap pile. So don't worry about planning them, add a couple of elements you like, pad it out with a couple of plain skinner blends, and then reduce and kaleidoscope. Don't stress over it, just have fun :)

Top👏👏👏

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

your work is stunning thank you for sharing this xxx ... debbie not david ...xxx

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Debbie :)

Hi Fiona, I adore your work and your tutorials. I can't imagine how you can dream these up. The problem that I have is that my six pieces don't seem to be enough. They do not match up. They look like they need seven or eight slices. Any suggestions? Thanks for your tutorials.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ginny. That sounds as though your triangle isn't equilateral ? When you take a slice are all the sides, and corner angles looking the same ? the easiest way to check is to get (or download and print off) a piece of 360 degree graph paper. mark out 60 degrees, and sit you cane slice into the angles, one corner at a time. My guess it that they will not be 60 degrees on each one. Change them slightly to get that angle right, and they should match perfectly. I hope that helps :) print-graph-paper.com/Default/DownloadPolar?&paperSize=letter&orientation=portrait&act=print

Hello Fiona. Hope you are ok in this unpredictable time. Just wanted to say take care, and stay safe and well 🤗

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

thanks so much Linda, you stay safe and well too :)

Very very nice. At 18:20 it looked like a 🦊!

Dear Fiona, would you be able to make a tutorial about the combination between wood and polymer clay?Also keep up the good work!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

I will add it to the list of future tutorials, thank you Dusica :)

Im super late to this video but I was wondering what pasta machine you use? It seems as though you have a nice one and with all the options its very confusing on which one to buy. I love your videos btw!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Franki :) I get asked about pasta machines a lot, so now have a stock answer which I will add here. I normally suggest people buy what they can afford though, the more expensive machines are better, but even they will eventually break or become less effective over time, so balance the expense of the machine you buy with the amount of claying you will be doing. I hope this helps :) 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

@frankisawyer7234

4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I was actually looking at the atlas and the lucy mammoth and elephant. Once I saw the price of the lucy's, I thought I'd better stick with the atlas. Thank you so much for responding and thank you for all the wonderful tutorials!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

@@frankisawyer7234 You are very welcome :)

I love your videos! Thank you for sharing. But I must confess, your voice is easy to fall asleep to. 🥴

@EllenJB

4 жыл бұрын

That beautiful English accent and sweet voice...I get so relaxed!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurel, and yes, it has been said before ;) not a lot I can do about that, but I guess I could be useful for insomniacs :)

Hi, I just started making fimo again and I'm new to all that liquid fimo stuff can someone answer that question plz?? I just saw a video that explain how to make " liquid fimo" by playing a bit with it in hot water to make some kind of paste to use with your creations. So I was thinking... can it still work or do I ABSOLUTELY need to buy that lil'bottle of liquid fimo???? Tyvm for all your video, keep up the good work!! I learned alot . I mean.. ALOT from you :D :D

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen that video yet, so can't comment on it. However, as far as I am aware, Liquid clay is different to the normal firmer polymer clay. Have you checked out the Blue Bottle Tree site? Ginger has articles that cover most things polymer clay, and I am sure you will find the answer there :) thebluebottletree.com/ However, if you are only using the liquid clay to 'glue' one piece of polymer to the other, then you can always use a bit of PVA glue instead. It does work, but doesn't form quite as strong a bond as liquid clay would, but no piece I have ever used PVA glue on has come apart as yet, and I've been doing this a while ;) I hope that helps :)

@ladyamalthea3218

4 жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals YES!! tyvm you're an amazing worker 😄

Where in the world can I get a hexagon form to use for polymer boxes??

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Suzanne, have a look on my hexagon polymer clay box tutorial, and if you don't want to use the paper template I do, then look at the comments below. Someone recently commented on various places you could get them :) kzread.info/dash/bejne/qZeYxNaSnq_JpMo.html

@suzlundberg

4 жыл бұрын

Fiona, I cannot tell you how many times I've watched that tutorial. I absolutely love it! Also, the concept of dimensions and measuring six exact triangles apparently does not exist in my world lol! It's utterly ridiculous how very many pieces of card stock, tape, paper, even different measuring tools! A paper cutter! I will absolutely look below and see what is there. Thank you for all you do and teach! God bless

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

@@suzlundberg The reply was from Lara Hartley, I have just found it, and she says she searched under 'metal hexagon cake form" and came up with loads of options :)

I love watching your videos but I have to be careful that I don't get delusions of grandeur and go out and buy everything to make stunning pieces like you make. You make it look so easy and make lumps of clay into a thing of beauty. I would do the opposite...

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Gail, but I am sure you are selling yourself short, don't forget we are all our own worst critics :)

your bossy

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

Жыл бұрын

🤣😂😅

you needlessly talk so much show more than talk

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

3 жыл бұрын

I talk throughout the videos as a way to explain what I am doing when, most poeple seem to like it as it helps with the indepth tutorial. However you can always mute the sound so you don't have to hear me ;) There are also lots of polymer artists / tutorials which have no voice over at all, so there are lots of different styles of tutors for people to chose from. I do show every step, so couldn't really show any more than I already do ;)

@themagda11223344

3 жыл бұрын

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You unnecessarily explain what everyone sees that you do better to show what you do than describe what you do with words, that's why your films are so long and turning off your voice will not do anything else, they are long, because I do not mind your voice and wasting valuable time translating everything that you do. you can see anyway.