This is absolutely my new favorite video, and Christi Freisian is my hero. She's so funny, and also wicked good at teaching. Fantastic combination. Good on you Fire Mountain Gems!

@FireMountainGems

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle! We love her too. We've got a ton of other Christi vid's on our channel so be sure to check those out too!

@RaniaH4

3 жыл бұрын

🦜🦜🦜kzread.info/dron/2JpnRFD-6F7AuuRhHeo3hw.html

@usernamemykel

3 жыл бұрын

Heroine. "Hero" is masculine.

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

Super inspired by her!

This lady has a golden heart

@laurenwalker1048

3 жыл бұрын

She seems so kind!

@sadkingbilly

3 жыл бұрын

Probably also polymer clay 😄

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

She is so good at what she does!

@alisondinstel6043

3 жыл бұрын

I just thinking about how much fun she would be to hangout with.

HI EVERYONE! i'm so delighted that you all are enjoying the video! ;-) thank you for all your wonderful comments - i always imagine the great internet world when i'm filming, so it's nice to know that's not entirely imaginary, hee hee. Happy happy creating everyone!

@timcronkhite3390

8 жыл бұрын

:-)

@JumalatarTalvella

7 жыл бұрын

Christi Friesen you give me so much life! I have been wanting to get into the polymer clay world for a while and watching many videos to learn more about it, I am SO happy I found this one, you are so helpful and energetic!

@22222JD

6 жыл бұрын

Christi Friesen Great video!! You do it thoroughly with just enough humor- dry, humorless videos suck, really. I've seen my fair share of them on KZread! Thanks!

@keeleywainwright4462

6 жыл бұрын

How long do u bake the clay for? And at what temp? Thank you :)

@carolevenden4532

5 жыл бұрын

Your amazing. Lol thanks for showing us all.

"Then someone gets hit in the head and then there's a lawsuit" I'm dying, I've never found a clay video that's this fun

@yeetmeoffabridge9546

7 жыл бұрын

Twenty Øne Cøcønut Sharks At Tacø Bell |-/

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Christi certainly has a unique way of teaching, and we LOVE it!

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

Super awesome that she is so humorous too.

I’ve watched over 1,000 videos on KZread regarding clay jewelry and other techniques, and I’ve never been more intrigued than with this video. She’s funny, informative, knows how to speak to an audience, and gets to the facts quickly but still making it easy to follow! Thank you so much!

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad you found Christi's enthusiasm for clay enjoyable. Be sure to check out her other videos, too, if you liked this one.

I just randomly clicked a polymer clay video to watch for inspiration, expecting an average stiff and technical instructional video like so many of these are, but I kind of fell in love with this! How can anyone be so entertaining and informative and funny at the same time? This is amazing!

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

So happy to have exceeded your expectations! There's no still and technical stuff when Christi is around lol.

I love her teaching style! Her style actually keeps my ADHD brain engaged and focused, which is a plus.

Normally I can’t stand to sit through tutorials for things, especially when I already have some experience in the subject matter, but you make it so fun and enjoyable.

"Not my fingers, yours!" I sooo love your personality!!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Christi makes us giggle, every time.

OMG I'm so glad KZread suggested this video. I love your personality

@firemountaingemscustomerse7762

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kiara. We're so glad you enjoyed the video! We love Christi's personality as well! - Amanda

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah super entertaining!

I wasn't expecting to laugh out loud at a video like this. "As you can see, I've folded the part that sickens me out of my way..." LOL! What a fun video.

@firemountaingemscustomerse7762

8 жыл бұрын

+Vienna Beck We're so happy you enjoyed it! Have a wonderful day!

@tammiebroggins

6 жыл бұрын

Vienna Beck I liked it when she said you could build a fort lmao

@smedina146

6 жыл бұрын

Vienna Beck.... yes!! me too!!! hysterical!

@jeffgibson5081

5 жыл бұрын

that was my favorite part too

@shantiaum5774

5 жыл бұрын

I laughed out loud at this too lmfao

Lady, please never change, you are amazing!

"This is clay is an oven-curing clay, which means that it's not gonna dry out lying around in your house - unless your house is a thousand degrees." XD

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Christi is quite the jokester lol

@aireesyu3016

7 жыл бұрын

She's filled with lovable humor and I can't help but enjoy her presentation :D

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

"Filled with lovable humor" is the best way to describe her! So glad you enjoy her videos.

"If it bursts into flames. Don't use that." - Pure wisdom xD

I love this lady, getting started with polymer clay and I’ve just found the best teacher

@FireMountainGems

3 жыл бұрын

Christi is great! Check out her other videos in her playlist here on our channel for more great videos.

I already wanted to get into Polymer clay, that's how I got to this video, and I have to say, her energy made me not want, but need to get me some, she has such an awesome personality!!!

@FireMountainGems

8 жыл бұрын

+Bearcho Karofsky Christi has that affect on many of us. So glad you enjoyed this! -Elle

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

Have you created any yet?

39 seconds into this video, and I already love this woman.

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

I just started seeing her videos and I am more in-love!

"if it bursts into flames don't use it" lml😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@kamalamani9290

6 жыл бұрын

Rahma Elnhas clay d clay making old

@pamelastansbury1407

5 жыл бұрын

Lol,,,I've put things in the oven with polymer, experimenting , and my sons ask...ummmm mom, is that safe.??! ....lol..I say yes ....but sometimes I honestly don't know. I just say ok, don't stand close to the oven ...

@urmom-zr3pd

4 жыл бұрын

This is the first time laighing in the middle of a polymer clay tutorial lol🤣

@jz6532

4 жыл бұрын

Such a bummer :'(

@jamieadams9682

3 жыл бұрын

My fav. line so far :D

I'm starting to play around with clay today, and I searched some channels and I found this absolute gem! I love how passionate and fun she is. Definitely a good teacher and I can't wait to start now❤️

Christi is the coolest, and she definitely has me hooked! She made everything sound so fun and super imaginative. I don’t think I’ve ever been so confident about starting a new hobby! I literally laughed out loud several times during this video. So down to earth! I can keep going, but I LOVED this video, looking foreword to diving deeper into this hobby with her!

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Christi is a fabulous teacher--we're So Glad you're enjoying her videos. Have tons of creative and colorful fun. We look forward to seeing whatever you make

Love your enthusiasm and your Fun presentation, Thank You! :))

@FireMountainGems

8 жыл бұрын

+Elizabeth S Thank you for your kind words. We will share them with Christi! -Elle

@melissaspence843

7 жыл бұрын

I agree!! Great personality!

@elizabeths4371

7 жыл бұрын

:D indeed!

"giant sausage fingers" what a delight!!! and then the sound she made for the bead? 'BERP'! I love her.

I teach paint and sip classes, this woman is my spirit animal. 🦄 She gives me the confidence to keep being quirky when teaching!

@FireMountainGems

4 жыл бұрын

We love Christi too! She makes learning so fun!! Thanks for watching.

wow, is Christi a teacher or public speaker or is she just a cool person that i wish was my friend. i'd make clay beads with her :)

@kathydukes9155

5 жыл бұрын

Rawr98 me too

@Love72Yourself

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

This lady is freakin hilarious 😂😂 even if you aren’t into polymer clay 😆 watch this!!

I did not expect you to be so charming. The huckleberry comment sold me

@kyramcbridemua7006

4 жыл бұрын

Jack Lynn me too! 💖 I subscribed because of that (and her in general)

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

she is funny!

This lady is my hero! "The part that sickens me" 🤣🤣. I started making polymer jewelry last month and I'm obsessed!!

clicked because I needed some basics about clay but stayed for the character :D Amazing lady!

@FireMountainGems

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't she! We love Christi too. We have some other videos with Christi so be sure to check those out too!

Brilliant tutorial, I love your delivery, so funny and informative:)

You're a great presenter, so easy to understand and I love that you get right into it! Thanks for the info. :)

She has the best turorial personality I have ever seen! And I've watched a tonne of craft tutorials!! Love her!

Love Christi"s tutorial, fun, funny, helpful!

This is very helpful! I love her humor and personality!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

She certainly makes it fun to learn new techniques!

Why would anyone give this video a thumbs-down?? I found it not only informative but entertaining as well. Great presentation!

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

To each their own we guess lol. Thanks for the positive feedback!

I LOVE her animated, humorous delivery! Very organic. I prefer her organic approach but when it’s important to be more exact I use the Taylor brand kitchen scale that measures in hundredths of a gram.

Christi is so much fun. I learned a lot from her and I've had my clay for years! Thanx Christi!

Thank you for the wonderfully amusing and knowledgeable video. I am very interested in this medium now.

@FireMountainGems

5 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching. Polymer clay is so much fun. Here's a link to some other fun polymer clay videos: fmg.co/gZw6uF Happy creating!!

You are a Fabulous Teacher & after i've watch your videos i always wan't to go online to buy more stuff to make Polymer Clay,Thank You dear Christi for this excellent video it's very helpfull & i really enjoy to watch!

Christie that was SUCH a fantastic video, thank you so much. I could understand every word you said and your explanations were really clear! You've got me excited about opening my polymer clay now!!! Thanks again! Roë

You have such an engaging personality, Ms. Christi! Thank you for making this learning experience so fun and entertaining.

"I've folded the part that sickens me out of the way" hahahah! I didn't realize when I started this video that I would audibly laugh. Love your personality!

@FireMountainGems

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed Christi's video! She sure does make learning fun! lol Check out all her other videos on our channel or by clicking here: fmg.co/dOzVhW She's got a ton of other fun and exciting information. Thanks for watching!

Christi, you are an amazing presenter! You definitely know how to make people excited. I am already addicted to polymer clay, but if I weren't, you'd had hooked me! :)

thankyou you helped me figger out all my questions. christi your right i am into it now for years to come!

This is the best! She is so funny and light hearted!! I could watch a million 101’s from her!!!

I'm a ceramicist of over a decade. Polymer clay has piqued my interest as of late but I'm used to kilns, glazing, etc. Similar, but different. So this is a perfect introduction! Thank you so much for this helpful guide!

@FireMountainGems

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

I'm a Friesen fan for life!

The humor alone is worth the watch, but I'm a true beginner and really appreciated this guidance!

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Christi really makes trying something new seem so possible and fun. So glad you enjoyed the video. Best of luck with your clay adventures!

2 minutes in and I'm having so much fun with her entusiasm

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear you enjoyed Christi's video! Be sure to check out her other videos on our channel too.

You are seriously funny and a natural born teacher. Well done! I can't wait to get started. Thanks for your efforts and the logical progression of your video was clear and easy to understand. You pacing was excellent too.

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Have fun playing with clay

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

Have you created any pieces yet? :)

@iceangel1701d

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor Yes! I made a bead café "curtain and I love it :D

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

@@iceangel1701d that’s awesome! I wish I can see it!

"Keep the sharp edge away from your arteries." PAY THIS WOMAN MOAR MONEY! XD This woman needs to do comedy. Her delivery is drier than wine and hits like a truck.

@DeadlyChinchilla

5 жыл бұрын

"If it bursts into flames... don't use it." SHE SHINES BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND.

@aminhuzaifah2089

4 жыл бұрын

Comedy is hard tho

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a good trait to have!

What an amazing speaker you are. You’ve had my attention the whole time. I’ve learnt so much.

She's literally the best person ever, I love her so much. The perfect person to teach about something like this! Thank you so much for this video- I really enjoyed it, and learned everything I needed to!

@FireMountainGems

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

What a great video, I can't stop laughing, Christi is such a funny lady and knows her stuff, I need to see more of her videos!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

+Energytree -- Christi is a hoot and a half. Enjoy all of her videos (there's a ton) either here or at our website.

Very informative and fun presentation by Christi. Keep them coming please.

@firemountaingemscustomerse7762

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Kenneth! We're so glad you enjoyed the video. Make sure you check out all Christi's other videos on our channel! She is a great instructor and we're always adding new content, so be sure to subscribe and set your notifications so you're alerted when a new video is uploaded! Thanks for commenting!

@cochiseimprinting

7 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed and will be going to your online store to check out her books and your items.

@firemountaingemscustomerse7762

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you Kenneth!!

This is just everything. Every tutorial video should be done this well. I have laughed so much, absolutely love her.

@FireMountainGems

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! We love Christi too. She's such a wonderful instructor and we are always thrilled to have her in our video studio from time to time. Thanks for watching! She's got plenty more videos here on our channel.

I just opened my first ever package of polymer clay and found this video. "Technical" terms like, "smash" and "mush" made it so much less intimidating. I could watch this video over and over. She is so funny and welcoming🤗

@FireMountainGems

3 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! So glad to hear that. Christi definitely makes learning fun. Thanks for watching and have fun!!

i thought id hate this video but i love it your sense of humour is amazing

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

She's hilarious :)

@lilyraimey3499

7 жыл бұрын

|-/

Christi, you are fun and informative! Keep the videos coming. I was reading your "Flourish" book description and it was great...wish I still lived in Ca. just to meet you. Take Care.

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Christi has a huge fan club--with good reason!

She is an awesome teacher, funny and authentic! She teaches clearly what she loves!!

You are an awesome teacher. You made learning about polymer clay so much easier. Thank you. Can't wait to see what you teach next.

yeah i dont want a lawsuit either lol i love her sense of humor - awesome video!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

And nobody wants to give up their polymer jewelry on the disco floor ;) Christi's a lot of fun--glad you enjoyed the video!

"...the part that sickens me..." lol You had me laughing hard. Thank you! And, I also learned a lot. Had not even considered doing polymer clay until tonight. I am grateful for your willingness to teach a non-crafty person like me. :)

@FireMountainGems

4 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear Christi's video has inspired you! Happy creating!

You are a great teacher! I found myself smiling through the entire video...you get the point across without being so stodgy and serious

What a bright and truly lovely personality. I am so happy that this is the first polymer video that I decided to watch because I couldn’t have asked for a friendlier and more inspiring person to introduce it to me.

"blob" lol love this vid watched it atleast twice alreadylol

i just realized my destiny. i am meant for great things. This is my future work and love. Mark this momentus day in the books!

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

What’s your destiny?

Very comfortable to watch. Thank you so much!!

@FireMountainGems

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

You are a FANTASTIC teacher !!! Fun, engaging, entertaining, funny and get to the point !!! Thank you !!!

hahaha! I don't even do clay, but I watched this whole video. this lady is great! she cracks me up! beads on the disco floor. lol.

@firemountaingemscustomerse7762

7 жыл бұрын

Right!?! Christi is a wonderful presenter in addition to being a top-rated polymer clay designer. Glad you enjoyed it! You should give the clay a try - it's terribly fun and addicting! LOL - Melissa

@JoanCabarrusTheSingingSculptor

3 жыл бұрын

Super funny!

Love your video.

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

Just lovely and hilarious and inspirational!! Thank you!

I have seen many videos ,,but your 's are real fun because of your sense of humor :) thanks a lot

Haha I love this woman!!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Isn't she just fab? We love when Christi comes to Fire Mountain Gems!

Lol no blood on clay probably doesn't even look pretty at first. I love this lady, where can I buy a Christi?

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Lol isn't she just so much fun!

I love the way you explain everything. It's clear, fast and straightforward 😊😍👏

Thank you for such friendly and relatable learning

@FireMountainGems

Жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.

I wish she was my teacher, I'd be the happiest student ever :3

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree, if she were my teacher I would be getting gold stars all over my 3x5 cards.:)

@bonobonoyah3012

4 жыл бұрын

Jimin

What a personality?! You'd make learning almost anything fun! :D

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more. Christi is a blast.

So lovely to watch, I didn't find what I was looking for but I enjoyed this very very much. Christi is just lovely!

@FireMountainGems

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we think she is too! What were you looking for? We have a huge number of polymer clay videos on our channel.Take a look and hopefully we have what you're looking for!

Christi Friesen is such an excellent presenter and teacher, not only in the jewellery world but in any field!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

She really is fantastic. Christi makes everything look so easy and possible, even for someone with two left hands like me ;)

I love this woman lol. Great job

@firemountaingemscustomerse7762

7 жыл бұрын

We love Christi Friesen too! One can never get tired of her awesome sense of humor! - Amanda

OMG a lawsuit on the disco floor, , you are hilarious, thanks for speaking fast, I hate slow speakers,

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video and presenter :D

My 8 year old and myself started our adventure into polymer clay just yesterday. LOVED it! We only have white clay now but acrylic paints to make it pretty. This is the 1st channel I subscribed to because your personality makes the fun of clay even better! Thank you for GREAT tips and advise.

@FireMountainGems

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! You are so welcome! Christi is a blast for sure! Be sure to check out her playlist here on our channel. Cheers to many creative memories!

Awesome! Love this video! Thank you Christi! :)

I put a strip of pretty duct tape on the top of my blade. Nail polish works, too. If you tend to grab without working, this works to avoid the Dr. Such a waste of crafting time.

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Those are great ideas!

And glitter... you can add GLITTER!

Thanks for the video cant wait to get started

Just came upon this video and learned more here than on any other site. Love Christi's fire and 'saying it like it is' attitude. Can't wait to watch all her video's.

@FireMountainGems

2 жыл бұрын

Christi is great and such a wonderful instructor! Here's a link to her playlist: kzread.info/head/PLCCNqW5ElcgeRBUuQm9v_YkinMmKNV3ds

You are so funny!!

@FireMountainGems

6 жыл бұрын

Christi makes playing with clay even more fun!

lol if it bust in flames don't use it .

@1929modelagirl

5 жыл бұрын

Might be my favorite laugh out of 15 minutes of humor. 😂

Christi out here really teaching the children

Finally!!! I found the answers to alot of my questions about polymer clay!!!! Thank you!!!

@FireMountainGems

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 💕

what a nice presentation and a sweet lady!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Christi is just a doll, isn't she? Fantastic instructor, too.

I really like you

@Mysterywhitegirl1

7 жыл бұрын

Matty Byrom me too!!

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

Christi loves to hear that.

What a wonderful teacher she is - love her!

@FireMountainGems

4 жыл бұрын

We love her too! It's always a pleasure to have her in our studio!! Thanks for watching Andrea.

Love your personality. Definitely keeps the viewer interested in keep watching. Very insightful and informative. Thank you for the great tutorial.

@FireMountainGems

7 жыл бұрын

We agree! Isn't Christi just fantastic?! She makes me want to play with clay all the time lol.

OH No!!!! God for bid the blood from my severed artery ruin's the palmer clay!!!!

1 minute in I'm saying "get on with it" - 5 minutes in and I'm completely in love! SUBSCRIBED! Learning all sorts of stuff that so called "tutorial" videos won't tell you.

@FireMountainGems

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks so much for watching and we're happy to hear you're getting something out of the videos we offer.

Great instruction!! Thanks!!

You are the best teacher ever. Fun and informative. I love listening to you is so refreshing.