Brilliant tutorial. I love the way you have used the black. it really makes the patterns pop and it is a great way to use up bits of cane. Thank you for sharing your talent.
When I first saw how intricate this pattern was,I thought wow,that is complicated! As usual,your instruction is easy to understand. The steps are easy to follow and this is just beautiful. What a great tutorial. Thank you for being such a great teacher.....Plus I really like the music!
You have such a lovely soothing voice, I end up having to watch your vids 2 and 3 times, because I always fall asleep listening to you. The closest I can say you remind me of, is Bob Ross. The same thing used to happen with me when I was young, watching his show... I don;t think I have ever seen a single episode start to finish, because by the time the finish came, I was asleep, lol.
As usual you are an absolute pleasure to listen to and to watch. Such an amazing talent and gifted artist. You are what I strive to become. Thank you most sincerely for being so generous with your time and ability.
What a lovley comment, thank you so much, and you will definitley get there, all it takes is practice and time. But, as always, the most important thing is to relax and enjoy the process. :)
This is my third time watching this tutorial and every time I watch it, I get more information and clarity about cane "wrangling". The re-shaping of canes is especially useful and I think I shall be practicing with scrap clay just to get comfortable with the process. Thank you so much Fiona, for uploading tutorials packed with valuable instruction and inspiration.
Oh Fiona this is fantastic! I’m so excited about doing this with some of my leftover canes! That last one you did with the two curves is my absolute fav! Thank you so much for more of your great teaching. 🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍
Curious, when you are making these canes, do you ever either write it down or videotape it so you know for next time how you went about it or do you just have a good enough memory to remember? By the way spectacular work as always!
It depends what I am doing 😉 For these ones I like to make it up for each one, juts to see the different outcomes. If I am doing an actual cane video where I am looking for a specific design, then I start with a drawing and work from there, and if I am lucky to get a good design when I am just experimenting, then yes, I will grab a quick image so I can remember and replicate it. So a good mixture of all 3. I hope that helps, thanks so much 🙂
Lovely designs and your "fade to black" technique gives a great 3D effect with its shadows. We can always rely on you to show the same cane in different colourways which is enormously appreciated considering the effort involved in reducing all those extra canes. Looking forward very much to seeing how you'll use these veneers next year :)
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OH WOW!!! I just adore your creations Fiona!! Whatever you create, turns out to be my new favorite!!😍❤️♥️💜 Thank you for all of your amazing tutorials!! ♥️♥️♥️ Have a fabulous weekend!! I would also like to wish you a Merry Christmas!🎄🎅🏼❤️
Thank you Fiona. I love this idea. I’ve had some canes that I didn’t like so much. This is a good way to change the design of canes that don’t turn out so well. Wonderful!
I would definitely think so, but I would be less random about the placings. It's often useful to hold up a small mirror to one side of canes you are planning to put together before you press them in, to see how the image would repeat :) Thanks Marjolaine :)
These turned out beautifully! I think I have an idea for some of these types of canes! Thank you so much for your tutorials! you are always an inspiration!
As with all your tutorials, I love this one! But - I am having a hard time keeping up with you! I am dying to try the last three tutorials but, I am working on the Etsy Christmas bauble tutorial as well as getting ready for Christmas and much to my dismay don't have enough time to play with clay. This cane has given me the courage to try my own configurations since the main elements are the fade to black blends and a cane of my choice. Thanks for all your inspiration ! Have a Happy Christmas and joyous New Year!
Fiona something I always wanted to ask is “ are you ok with your tutorials being shared on my Pinterest board”? I should have asked before but I can remove them if you aren’t ok with it. ❤️❤️❤️
As always Fiona, your clear instructions and gentle encouragement make it possible for even the "cane challenged" to achieve beautiful results. Can't wait to see the bowls you've created with these sheets. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Ha ha, that made me laugh - I am allowed some time off now and then ;) I am working on a new video which should hopefully be out by the end of the week :)
Oh Fiona, you certainly deserve time off-your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Just know that in the meantime, we are all trembling with anticipation 🤗😘
@@jennifermarlowe5336 ha ha, that made me smile :) yes, still working on the next one, I hope you like it, more pics coming over the next couple of days on Instagram and Facebook ;) Thanks Jennifer :)
Brilliant tutorial. I love the way you have used the black. it really makes the patterns pop and it is a great way to use up bits of cane. Thank you for sharing your talent.
You are very welcome, thanks so much Sheryl 🙂
Taking old canes and making them into something new and beautiful, love it!
Thanks so much Corinne 🙂
When I first saw how intricate this pattern was,I thought wow,that is complicated! As usual,your instruction is easy to understand. The steps are easy to follow and this is just beautiful. What a great tutorial. Thank you for being such a great teacher.....Plus I really like the music!
I am so glad, thank you very much :)
You are truly amazing! Thank you so very much for sharing your gifts with us. That mind of yours continues to amaze and delight!
Thanks so much Maude :)
You have such a lovely soothing voice, I end up having to watch your vids 2 and 3 times, because I always fall asleep listening to you. The closest I can say you remind me of, is Bob Ross. The same thing used to happen with me when I was young, watching his show... I don;t think I have ever seen a single episode start to finish, because by the time the finish came, I was asleep, lol.
I take that as a huge compliment, I love Bob Ross :) but am a bit worried about you falling to sleep ;)
I've learned not to watch Fiona's videos while in bed or in the recliner!
@@melanieblodgett6876 ha ha, oh my goodness !!That made me laugh out loud ;) :)
As usual you are an absolute pleasure to listen to and to watch. Such an amazing talent and gifted artist. You are what I strive to become. Thank you most sincerely for being so generous with your time and ability.
What a lovley comment, thank you so much, and you will definitley get there, all it takes is practice and time. But, as always, the most important thing is to relax and enjoy the process. :)
This is my third time watching this tutorial and every time I watch it, I get more information and clarity about cane "wrangling". The re-shaping of canes is especially useful and I think I shall be practicing with scrap clay just to get comfortable with the process. Thank you so much Fiona, for uploading tutorials packed with valuable instruction and inspiration.
You're very welcome, thank you so much :)
Fiona, nice designs again!!! The first 2 would look very nice as window pictures 🌞 . 🙋♀️ Stefanie
Thank you very much Stefanie :)
Oh Fiona this is fantastic! I’m so excited about doing this with some of my leftover canes! That last one you did with the two curves is my absolute fav! Thank you so much for more of your great teaching. 🥳🥳🥳❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍
You are welcome, I am so glad you liked it, thank you Donna :)
What a fun way to spend some time on a lazy Sunday. I also really enjoy your tutorials.
Thanks so much Melinda :)
Curious, when you are making these canes, do you ever either write it down or videotape it so you know for next time how you went about it or do you just have a good enough memory to remember? By the way spectacular work as always!
It depends what I am doing 😉 For these ones I like to make it up for each one, juts to see the different outcomes. If I am doing an actual cane video where I am looking for a specific design, then I start with a drawing and work from there, and if I am lucky to get a good design when I am just experimenting, then yes, I will grab a quick image so I can remember and replicate it. So a good mixture of all 3. I hope that helps, thanks so much 🙂
Absolutely love this
Thank you very much :)
Lovely designs and your "fade to black" technique gives a great 3D effect with its shadows. We can always rely on you to show the same cane in different colourways which is enormously appreciated considering the effort involved in reducing all those extra canes. Looking forward very much to seeing how you'll use these veneers next year :)
Thank you so much Susan :)
You all probably dont care at all but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot the password. I love any help you can give me
@Rayan Turner instablaster ;)
You are amazing! How can anyone dislike your videos? I am learning and being entertained as I recover from Covid. Merry Christmas from the USA!
Thank you so much, Merry Christmas from the UK :)
Beautiful, I love the small blue one, thank you again for sharing your special talents with us
Thanks so much Leona :)
Fiona I love your videos and every single pattern you’ve shown in this video I loved 🥰 them all. Love your tutorials!
Thank you so much Jessica :)
OH WOW!!! I just adore your creations Fiona!! Whatever you create, turns out to be my new favorite!!😍❤️♥️💜 Thank you for all of your amazing tutorials!! ♥️♥️♥️
Have a fabulous weekend!!
I would also like to wish you a Merry Christmas!🎄🎅🏼❤️
Thank you so much Cindylee, a very Merry Christmas to you too :)
Beautiful as always! I especially liked the last option
Thank you very much :)
Thank you for another wonderful tutorial!
Thank you very much :)
Gorgeous 💓💓 I am grateful for you 💞
Thank you very much :)
Thank you Fiona. I love this idea. I’ve had some canes that I didn’t like so much. This is a good way to change the design of canes that don’t turn out so well. Wonderful!
Thank you so much Susan :)
I wonder if I can recycle figurative canes this way 🤔 very clear explanations Fiona, as always !
I would definitely think so, but I would be less random about the placings. It's often useful to hold up a small mirror to one side of canes you are planning to put together before you press them in, to see how the image would repeat :) Thanks Marjolaine :)
These turned out beautifully! I think I have an idea for some of these types of canes! Thank you so much for your tutorials! you are always an inspiration!
Thanks so much Kaycy :)
Amazing! It's like watching magic!
Thank you so much :)
Ooooh! These are so lovely! Looking forward to seeing you make bowls.
Thanks so much Melissa :)
Wow! I didn't expect this at all! Lovely results.
Thank you very much Gillian :)
Enjoyed this very much. Thank you for sharing your art, techniques, and skills. You are amazing!
Thank you very much Cindy :)
As with all your tutorials, I love this one! But - I am having a hard time keeping up with you! I am dying to try the last three tutorials but, I am working on the Etsy Christmas bauble tutorial as well as getting ready for Christmas and much to my dismay don't have enough time to play with clay. This cane has given me the courage to try my own configurations since the main elements are the fade to black blends and a cane of my choice. Thanks for all your inspiration ! Have a Happy Christmas and joyous New Year!
Thanks so much Caroline. I am having a rest for a bit, so you may have time to catch up ;) I wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year too :)
Brilliant as always!!! Thank you!
Thanks so much Lee :)
You’re amazing
Thank you so much Carolyn :)
Lovelly
Thank you so much Raquel :)
How do you store your patterned pieces?
I store them flat, in A4 boxes that don't react to polymer clay, and with deli wrap sheets between each layer of patterns. I hope that helps 🙂
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Thank you!
OMG... yo are actually making FRACTALS by POLYMER CLAY???? i am sooo impressed.... wow..
Thank you so much :)
Fiona something I always wanted to ask is “ are you ok with your tutorials being shared on my Pinterest board”? I should have asked before but I can remove them if you aren’t ok with it. ❤️❤️❤️
Yes of course! :)
As always Fiona, your clear instructions and gentle encouragement make it possible for even the "cane challenged" to achieve beautiful results. Can't wait to see the bowls you've created with these sheets. Thanks so much for sharing your talent. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Thank you so much grittykitty, and I wish you very happy holidays too :)
I’m having Fiona withdrawals!!
Ha ha, that made me laugh - I am allowed some time off now and then ;) I am working on a new video which should hopefully be out by the end of the week :)
Oh Fiona, you certainly deserve time off-your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Just know that in the meantime, we are all trembling with anticipation 🤗😘
@@jennifermarlowe5336 ha ha, that made me smile :) yes, still working on the next one, I hope you like it, more pics coming over the next couple of days on Instagram and Facebook ;) Thanks Jennifer :)