Speckled Petal Canes in Polymer Clay.

You can have so much fun with these 2 simple canes which not only look good but are really easy to make. I take you through the whole process, step by step, so sit back, relax, and watch as the process unfolds
The Etsy Tutorial to make the full flower necklaces is here - www.etsy.com/u...
The clay I used is FIMO Soft, but all well-known brands of polymer clay will work well for this technique.
I used ½ oz (14g) of Peppermint and White, and 1/8 oz (3.5g) of Brilliant Blue and White, for each cane.
The Pink version used ½ oz (14g) of Raspberry and White, and 1/8 oz (3.5g) of Plum and White.
Equipment.
• A ceramic tile, or something similar, to work on
• A Polymer Clay Blade
• A Clay roller
• A Pasta Machine dedicated to Polymer Clay use - or a pack of playing cards - stack equal numbers of cards on either side of your clay and roll the clay between them to get the thickness you need.
This video shows you how to condition your clay - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Here is the link to help with creating Skinner Blends - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
If you like my work, then please do have a look at my website, www.fionaabel-s... and follow me on Facebook / fiona.abelsmith and Instagram. / fionaabelsmith.artist
I also have a number of Polymer Clay Tutorials to buy, both in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/u... where I have more tutorials in a PDF format, and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.t...
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and is available from the UA-cam Free Audio Library.
Thank you so much for watching.

[@lovestobead]

You are a genius!! These petals are beautiful! A magnet!!! That’s something I would have never thought to do!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm so glad you liked it, thanks so much 🙂

[@marystribling3104]

Beautiful flower cane❤!😊 thank you so much for sharing your talent and technique and tutorials ❤ 💜!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thank you for all your lovely comments Mary 🙂

[@halilbalaban1056]

You are doing very nine work. I always like your videos. Congratulations

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Halil🙂

[@lindacsmith13]

Wow, so pretty. I am going to watch the etsy tutorial now!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Linda 🙂

[@1212haro]

Very elegant, Fiona. I love them both! ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@annietwemlow9967]

Fabulous as always, simple but so many options. Thank you. Off to Etsy now!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Annie, I really appreciate your support, bless you 🙂

[@nicolej5670]

Your videos are always very informative with clear and clean shots and voice overs. Your creations are so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques and allowing us a peek into your creative mind.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awwww thank you so much, that is a lovely compliment 🙂

[@Julsfr]

Thank you, really cool petals...

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@PipPipS]

It looked harder in the picture than the actual process. That shows how simple techniques could bring such exotic looking results ❤️❤️❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Very true, it is a nice easy one this one, but gives great results - thank you 🙂

[@marianaradulescu6317]

Verry beautifull. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are welcome, thank you so much 🙂

[@0LorreneBaumDavis0]

Perfection, as usual Fiona.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂🙏

[@staceytinnell6388]

Lovely. Thank you for sharing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@lede2781]

Awesome thanks for your time ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much 😂

[@jofrazier-hansen4097]

The darker blue stripped cane would make a great morning glory. This such a simple yet cool technique. I can't wait to try it. 😁

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oooh yes, good idea, thanks so much Jo :)

[@jillrenshaw6509]

Really great tutorial.Love both canes!
Thanks.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@boa1793]

Quick tutorials are good. I’m grateful.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@karenthomas2302]

How fun, but you never seem to disappoint with your art. Tfs

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awww, thanks so much Karen 🙂

[@leonanelson2444]

Very pretty, thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Leona 🙂

[@mandyhall1674]

New to polymer clay and am loving your videos. Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, thanks so much 🙂

[@estherschmidt2805]

I absolutely love them 💜💕🤩🤩🤩

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, thanks so muchb Esther 🙂

[@clayartideas]

So cute 😍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@janetmcbride165]

Gorgeous, as always!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Janet 🙂

[@betsyvanek9275]

you made fast work of that!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

They are quick and easy ones to do, and I do work fast I know, but that is the speed at which I am most comfortable - you can do it slower 😉😂🤣

[@debbiegaines1362]

Ooooo thank you!! Love these! And, I really appreciate how you tie these to your tutorial. The Alstroemeria flower center reminds me of the glass work exhibit I saw by Chihuly at the Biltmore in 2018.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, I'll have to go and see if I can find it - thanks so much 🙂

[@beckycaylor8365]

Happy little accidents create beautiful opportunities 💖

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

They do indeed, my first reaction was 'oh no' that went wrong, and then when I looked closer I thought Ooooooh I really like that ! 😉🙂

[@jacquelinedevilliers8702]

wow thank you so much learned with your video

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so happy you liked it, thanks so much 🙂

[@lizrichardson3309]

Thank you Fiona, a really lovely effect. When I get back to my clay, I'll definitely have a go!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Liz 🙂

[@ellendeskin-wellingson8274]

Once again "Thank You"! This is a great tut!!!🧡💛💚💙💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much 🙂

[@LtRee96se]

I love it!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@jennifermarlowe5336]

Yay Fiona! I just love your cane tutorials. Thanks so much for your very professional videos!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jennifer 🙂

[@DeeQuinlan]

I love these Fiona, Thnk you for sharing your designs xx

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@Redmi-om5wy]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@ayayoya5503]

The flowers are stunning...can you please share with us how to make them

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thakns so much Aya, the link for the Flower Necklace tutorial is here - www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1290543646/flower-necklaces-in-polymer-clay-polymer? 🙂

[@38williw]

Ok. I’m new to polymer but have tried this a few times but always end up with a mess. Do you have a book Fiona? My senior brain cannot keep up with the video?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Hi Kath, no, sorry no book on this one, I do have written tutorials in my Etsy shop, but not on any of the free UA-cam video tutorials. I am assuming that it is difficult for you to stop and rewind the video at the points at which you are struggling? Also I have to just check that you are using one of the well known, branded polymer clays, and not a generic polymer clay you can buy online - as those will not cane or reduce in the same way. At what point does it go into a mess for you?

[@38williw]

I’m using femo and sculpy. They are mixed together. I find they get sticky. Is that the problem . I had read it was ok to mix them. I will watch the video again and write it down as I go through it. Thanks for posting these. They are a great help, but as a beginner…..maybe I’m being too adventurous with this particular project. @@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@38williw Those two mixed together should be fine, but I wouldn't expect them to be sticky? That may be the problem, and definitley trying to create canes with sticky clay would be difficult. You can leach sticky clay by leaving it on a piece of paper overnight, to draw out any excess of plasticiser, that may help. You may find as well that you need to do each step of the process, and leave it, for the clay to rest, and firm slightly before moving onto to the next part. It sounds like you're doing everything okay, but possibly that bacth of clay is indeed 'too sticky' to cane well. Good luck and I hoep that's of at least a little help? 🙂🤞

[@38williw]

Thank you. @@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals

[@melissaphillis7247]

So cute 😍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂