Kawaii Bookworm Cat│Polymer Clay Tutorial

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Hi everyone! :)
In this tutorial I show you how to create a kawaii bookworm cat (with little glasses!!) figurine charm using polymer clay. Thanks for watching!
Links:
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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):
What camera do you use to film?
I use a Canon 70D with and 18-135mm lens.
What program do you edit your videos with?
2012-2017: Windows Movie Maker
2017-2020: iMovie
2021-current: Final Cut Pro X
What brand of polymer clay do you use/what is your favourite?
I mainly use Sculpey, Fimo and Premo, just because that is what is available to me. I don’t really have a particular favourite; they all have different things I like about each one.
What do you use to glaze your charms?
I currently use UV resin. You can check out my video on how I glaze my charms here- • How I Glaze My Polymer...
I’ve also used Sculpey Gloss Glaze, Triple Thick, and polyurethane in the past, but UV resin Is definitely my favourite.
How long have you been doing clay?
I started polymer clay in 2012. It is just my hobby that I do in my spare time as I also have a full-time job :)
Do you sell your charms?
Yes, the link to my shop is in every video description. I usually post a shop update video to announce when I am having a large restock and charms will be available. Otherwise, I recommend following me on Instagram (@rachyh96) to keep up with any other news!
What cupcake base mold do you use?
I use the 14mm mold from MiniatureSweet which you can find here: goo.gl/fcNWjW
I also have a no mold cupcake base tutorial which you can watch here: • NO MOLD Cupcake Base│P...
I just started polymer clay; do you have any tips or advice?
Don’t compare yourself to others, practise and always experiment with methods and techniques yourself to learn! You can also watch my tips and tricks video for beginners here: • 20 Polymer Clay Tips a...
And my second edition here: • 20 Polymer Clay Tips a...

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  • @cirrus_dragon9812
    @cirrus_dragon98122 жыл бұрын

    I love your clay tutorials. You’ve basically taught me everything I know about clay

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I love being able to share what I know with others 🥰

  • @evie7262

    @evie7262

    2 жыл бұрын

    Literally same here 🤣🤣

  • @ilonamollema6467
    @ilonamollema64672 жыл бұрын

    Oh wow! This bookworm cat is definitely my most favourite design you've ever made!😍

  • @Aliadale
    @Aliadale2 жыл бұрын

    Love this! It would be so cute with an owl on top of Harry Potter house colored books

  • @aussie.simbaa

    @aussie.simbaa

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes!! I was thinking the same thing :)

  • @phamnguyenquynhanh21909
    @phamnguyenquynhanh219092 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE ❤️ your clay creations! You’ve inspired me to start my own clay creations and you’ve taught me a lot about clay. Love you so much! ❤️❤️

  • @gailjohnson7813
    @gailjohnson78132 жыл бұрын

    You were the first polymer clay artist I started following years ago, & I have to say you have outdone yourself with this one! Definitely one of my most favorites! My oldest child owns a bookstore & many cats so they will LOVE this! Thanks for another great tutorial!

  • @kirstinlund7805
    @kirstinlund78052 жыл бұрын

    Love, love, love this creation! You are very talented and I might actually try this one out. Thank you!

  • @Marialla.
    @Marialla.2 жыл бұрын

    Love this one! Extra cute! Will make a wonderful Christmas ornament. Would love to see more slightly larger charms like this, to be other ornaments.

  • @paigeappelhans8938
    @paigeappelhans8938 Жыл бұрын

    You are just SOOOOO good! You make polymer clay look so easy. Doing polymer clay again after 20 years (yeesh, I’m old) bc of your videos! Thank you for all the tutorials!

  • @facesh0pping
    @facesh0pping2 жыл бұрын

    the colours of the book covers are so pretty!!

  • @aprilhill8738
    @aprilhill87382 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Off to see what colors of poly clay I have floating around in my craft room!

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Have fun 🤩

  • @BookNomming
    @BookNomming2 жыл бұрын

    Love this, I’m looking at making some fox polymer clay wedding cake toppers so glad I found your channel!

  • @hi-cy7cb
    @hi-cy7cb5 ай бұрын

    really nice ideas, I love cats and this might be the cutest!

  • @jamiechoi13
    @jamiechoi132 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos! I’m learning so much. Do you have a video showing how you make the tiny details for the face, like eyes, whiskers and mouth?

  • @laocchi
    @laocchi6 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness Rachel you are a Genius !! I’m making this kitty for sure ❤

  • @Zey-The-Mouse
    @Zey-The-Mouse2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Rachel, Your polymer sculpts are always fascinating and charming, the cat was cute on the books, glad you added the glasses, and the coloured books were marvellous, the cat looks a bit like a Harry Potter cat as well :)

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! 😊

  • @MysticHannah
    @MysticHannah2 жыл бұрын

    TOO CUTE! Thanks for teaching me the ways of clay

  • @andimron
    @andimron2 жыл бұрын

    sooo cute! this would be amazing as a paper weight!

  • @sravanthivadd5940
    @sravanthivadd59402 жыл бұрын

    defo gonna recreate it.. love it Rachel!!

  • @kathiehoskins813
    @kathiehoskins8132 жыл бұрын

    I love all of your work but this bookworm cat is my favorite.

  • @lilithdablo5152
    @lilithdablo51522 жыл бұрын

    So cute. I will definitely try to do it when my clay will arrive 😍😍

  • @angelicapena1377
    @angelicapena13772 жыл бұрын

    Felicidades,está bellísimo tu trabajo,😍

  • @cirrus_dragon9812
    @cirrus_dragon98122 жыл бұрын

    I got a couple fimo leather effect clay for cheap and I could not figure out what I would do with it. You just gave me a great idea to make tiny books

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @bobbyboy4496
    @bobbyboy44962 жыл бұрын

    Another brilliant Rachy creation AWESOME

  • @KWHCoaster
    @KWHCoaster2 жыл бұрын

    Love this! My nieces are both bookworms, have to give this a go.

  • @heidih.2465
    @heidih.24652 жыл бұрын

    Hi Rachel! I love your Kawaii Bookworm Cat! I’m trying to make my own but I’m wondering if you glazed yours after creating it? Thank you!

  • @MysticMakes
    @MysticMakes2 жыл бұрын

    Love this design, for some reason the books and the glasses remind me of Harry Potter when I first saw the thumbnail I thought this was a Harry Potter themed charm. Still love it 😍

  • @crystalwolf3739
    @crystalwolf37392 жыл бұрын

    Oh I'm getting Harry Potter vibes... maybe the cat could have a lightning bolt . Very kawaii!! Thank you for sharing.

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was very tempted to put a scar on the cat when filming!

  • @CrystalBeautyTV
    @CrystalBeautyTV2 жыл бұрын

    This is adorable!

  • @bevviebyrom5471
    @bevviebyrom54717 ай бұрын

    Love, love this. Phenomenal talent. ❤❤❤

  • @paulinanolasco5653
    @paulinanolasco56532 жыл бұрын

    Another great tutorial! I was wondering if you can make a chameleon charm if possible? Thank you keep coming with these great videos ☺️

  • @fleabagfriend85
    @fleabagfriend852 жыл бұрын

    I love this!! But HOW in the world do you keep your white clay so clean from fuzzies and hairs and all that?

  • @shellylugani5216
    @shellylugani52162 жыл бұрын

    So cute !! I will definitely try this. 👍 What type of paint do you use for your clay charms?

  • @Luckymiao0268
    @Luckymiao02683 ай бұрын

    So cute! 🥰 I love it❤

  • @debbiebogart5742
    @debbiebogart57422 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are awesome and I would love to see you do something like a dragon or an equine based charm!

  • @debbiebogart5742

    @debbiebogart5742

    2 жыл бұрын

    Also have you ever thought about getting a Discord server, Rach?

  • @barnika_roynath
    @barnika_roynath2 жыл бұрын

    Super cute😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @elanurciceksoyu7911
    @elanurciceksoyu79112 жыл бұрын

    OMG! Why is it too cute!!

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rimaabuzeina6932
    @rimaabuzeina69322 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, please can you tell me how you make polymer clay in home thank you

  • @shahinaaktar206
    @shahinaaktar2062 жыл бұрын

    so cute

  • @chocolategirlyayoof598
    @chocolategirlyayoof5982 жыл бұрын

    Hallo! I love your charms and I was wondering when your next shop update is going to be. I love your charms! Have nice day!!!

  • @misstricksmix
    @misstricksmix2 жыл бұрын

    So cute

  • @loladodd416
    @loladodd4162 жыл бұрын

    It’s my b-day today and I got lots of polymer clay tools and I’m going to make this cute cat on a book stack. 😁

  • @neeltjeschmidt

    @neeltjeschmidt

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday! 🥳

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday! Have fun 🤩

  • @angelyn8390

    @angelyn8390

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy birthday!!! 🎂🎉😊

  • @amenuricha9264
    @amenuricha9264 Жыл бұрын

    This is super cute! Would like to try it! Curious to know if the parts need to be pushed or blended in so they don't fall off?

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    Жыл бұрын

    It is best to blend them on for security and also appearance purposes too. If you are making the piece as just a display figurine, it should be no issue though :)

  • @dixk83
    @dixk833 ай бұрын

    I love this ❤

  • @jafrinkhan8172
    @jafrinkhan81722 жыл бұрын

    Do you still sell any of ur polymer clay charms anywhere? Pls lemme know, you are such so talented and creative, I would be honored to buy a charm from you! 🥺💕

  • @Hahshdhbcbcyoutube
    @Hahshdhbcbcyoutube Жыл бұрын

    Perfect for my school project!

  • @txuri1950
    @txuri19502 жыл бұрын

    Fantastico, millones de gracias. Un saludo desde España

  • @cat_ninja7910
    @cat_ninja79102 жыл бұрын

    cool

  • @dosoliman6981
    @dosoliman69812 жыл бұрын

    Cute

  • @perfumedelight66
    @perfumedelight662 жыл бұрын

    This is so neat! 🤩❤️

  • @dacraftykid6520
    @dacraftykid65202 жыл бұрын

    Do you use Femo, Premo, Sculpey or something else because my white clay is sticky and whenever it touch it the shape changes.

  • @AllanGeorge-social
    @AllanGeorge-social2 жыл бұрын

    I love this

  • @user-so7yh8nm1s
    @user-so7yh8nm1s6 ай бұрын

    how long would you bake something that size? Im still learning and I know its 15 mins per 1/4 inch but do i measuer how tall it is and bake it that long?

  • @kathy4950
    @kathy495011 ай бұрын

    Hello just subscribed a week ago and I am loving it. Thanks for all the tricks and tips so helpful. Kathy from Cali.😎

  • @zdcollection8103
    @zdcollection81032 жыл бұрын

    Too cute

  • @kyleigh5187
    @kyleigh51872 жыл бұрын

    where do you get good tools at ?

  • @rajlaxmiagarwalofficial
    @rajlaxmiagarwalofficial2 жыл бұрын

    Hey can you please make and give us some ideas on clay windchimes which actually rings!🌻

  • @haritinasakova4327
    @haritinasakova43272 жыл бұрын

    What do you do about air bubbles?

  • @mrsramanivijay6639
    @mrsramanivijay66392 жыл бұрын

    Wow my dream was to make charms out of clay! You have made it come true! Thank you so much!!! I have air dry clay from sculpley can you give me air dry tutorials? Please?

  • @pastellxmermaidxoxo941
    @pastellxmermaidxoxo9412 жыл бұрын

    Your so good at this. By the way I love your nails.

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @dixk83
    @dixk833 ай бұрын

    Do you think you can make this with air dry clay too /?

  • @user-ed8bj9ez1i
    @user-ed8bj9ez1i2 жыл бұрын

    Its so cute cat!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 You are my favourite Youruber!!!!!! 😊❤️💝💕💞🤩🤩🤩🤩😘👏👏👏 SOOOOO good charm!!! 👏🤩

  • @jasi7581
    @jasi75812 жыл бұрын

    I love your charms and want to ask if its allowed to recreate your figures and sell them? Best wishes :*

  • @simplecloudiness
    @simplecloudiness Жыл бұрын

    Mine went horribly wrong! But I love this tutorial! It may work for people who aren’t beginners like me! Ty for showing me how to make a cat though!

  • @soumeescreativeworld2215
    @soumeescreativeworld22152 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @houdhoudart5419
    @houdhoudart54192 жыл бұрын

    In love 💖💖💖🥺

  • @cacevedo07
    @cacevedo072 жыл бұрын

    Lovely. You have another subscriber here. Thanks!

  • @JPTV980
    @JPTV9802 жыл бұрын

    So cute 🥰

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @maxpay150
    @maxpay1502 жыл бұрын

    So kaawaii

  • @elizabethtaylor1314
    @elizabethtaylor13142 жыл бұрын

    Cuuute!

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @eurekajanahmendoza8832
    @eurekajanahmendoza88322 жыл бұрын

    Can u make a video for a bookworm owl?? It would be the best birthday gift for me 👉🏻👈🏻

  • @IamNana7
    @IamNana7 Жыл бұрын

    Cute chonkey cat ♡♡

  • @Kattnissandrue
    @Kattnissandrue2 жыл бұрын

    How does each book stick together and not fall off if there’s no glue or pin or anything?

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Polymer clay sticks together by itself. If I was making a charm, I would use some type of reinforcement, but because this is a figurine which will just be sitting there, it doesn't need anything :)

  • @hanatareq6810
    @hanatareq68102 жыл бұрын

    how can I avoid the falling of small clay parts after baking is there a way other than gluing them with TLS

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    You can blend them like shown (with the ears) or use wire inside the clay :)

  • @hanatareq6810

    @hanatareq6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@creativerachy thank youuu . Love your work 🥰

  • @janetroberts7614
    @janetroberts76142 жыл бұрын

    How cute! This would make a really cute Christmas ornament:)

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That’s a good idea!

  • @jeriannroberts1816
    @jeriannroberts18162 жыл бұрын

    Bravo gonna try this cat to give to my librarian friend. Thanks

  • @LydiaEevee
    @LydiaEevee2 жыл бұрын

    😍

  • @Fr3nchfr13es4ever
    @Fr3nchfr13es4ever Жыл бұрын

    My mind:*I should do this*but reality be like:its hard but turned out cute lol💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰

  • @dindranew.6808
    @dindranew.68082 жыл бұрын

    I love this x3000.

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Mel-89
    @Mel-892 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😍

  • @ishanyakushwaha2380
    @ishanyakushwaha23802 жыл бұрын

    I love your forest VGM it was my project I showed to my teacher she was very happy Regards Ishanya kushwah

  • @smmobarok9860
    @smmobarok9860 Жыл бұрын

    🥰🥰🥰🥰

  • @coraosgood597
    @coraosgood5972 жыл бұрын

    Are you going to do a new craft area/room tour????

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing has changed since my last one 😂

  • @coraosgood597

    @coraosgood597

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@creativerachy from 2016?

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cora McIntire yes :) still the same desk and set up

  • @nadirakhanam5904
    @nadirakhanam5904 Жыл бұрын

    I don't made the glass😣

  • @natasapapadopoulou1625
    @natasapapadopoulou16252 жыл бұрын

    So cuteeeeeee Btw can you do more pls i don't have any ideas 🥲❤️‍🔥😊

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @nimadorjeethongchi5874
    @nimadorjeethongchi58742 жыл бұрын

    😍😍😘😘😘

  • @risxii
    @risxii2 күн бұрын

    🤓 ahh cat

  • @cooper_jardine3795
    @cooper_jardine37952 жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m Harlo wow

  • @Spookzydraws
    @Spookzydraws2 жыл бұрын

    this.

  • @foodypleasure228
    @foodypleasure228 Жыл бұрын

    I made it whith clay NARA

  • @leahrowden3939
    @leahrowden39392 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry, but I don't have popsicle sticks, copper wire or nose pliers.

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    You don’t have to use popsicle sticks- I was just offering a strategy. And the glasses can be made out of clay :)

  • @littlemcreates5520
    @littlemcreates55202 жыл бұрын

    So cute

  • @creativerachy

    @creativerachy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

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