Beautiful Boxes from Polymer Clay, a Tutorial.
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- These beautiful boxes with filigree detail are so sweet and fun, yet surprisingly easy to make. Just 2 plain sheets of Polymer Clay and away we go. I take you through the whole process step by step with tips and techniques throughout. So, sit back, relax, and watch the process unfold.
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and Waterfall by Aakash Gandhi, both available from the UA-cam Free Audio Library.
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 PDF Tutorials to buy in my Etsy shop, PolyOriginals - www.etsy.com/u... and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.t...
Here is the link to conditioning Polymer Clay - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Dipping Bowls are widely available online and from stores, and usually come in sets of 4, 6 or 8.
The Slump moulds (pottery forms) I show are made of Multifibre or MDF, and are available in the USA - grpotteryforms... search their site for pottery forms, and the UK - www.potclays.c... again, search under pottery forms.
The small Ball Tools are available online and in stores.
The Beading Needle/Bead Pin I use is part of a set of pins and can be found here createalong.co... (search under Bead Pins).
The small round cutters can either be bought in a set specifically used for polymer clay from many shops on Etsy, (I originally got mine from MyMandarinDucky on Etsy - www.etsy.com/u... ) but I have also bought them direct off eBay, where you can search under ‘Cord Pin End Crimp Terminal Wire Copper Connectors’, to find similar cutters, but you will get a huge amount all the same sizes.
The PAC-PEN is available here - www.agneshorva...
The Staggered Stencil Sets should be available from Polymer Clay UK’s Etsy store - www.etsy.com/u... .
Gilder’s Paste is available from good craft stores and online. Goldfinger is one brand, but others are also available. Check out places to find it near you.
Other videos of mine that you may enjoy watching are :
Hexagon box in polymer clay - • Polymer Clay Box Tutorial
Tiered Trinket Box in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial - • Tiered Trinket Box in ...
Heart Box in Polymer Clay, a tutorial - • Heart Box in Polymer C...
Polymer Clay Bowls with hexagon Designs - • Polymer Clay Bowls wit...
If you do not have a pasta machine you can roll the sheet of clay between two even stacks of playing cards. Setting 8/9 on my machine is 1 playing card thickness, setting 6/7 is 2 cards and setting 3 is 5 cards, setting 2 is 6 cards and setting 0 is 8 cards thickness.
Thank you so much for watching. - Навчання та стиль
You know, I’m a ceramics artist and I want to say to you that polymer artwork is equally beautiful and important as clay(mud) ceramic work. No artist needs to tell artist this, but I noticed that mud artists seem to diminish polymer clay artists, and they are absolutely wrong. Your work is beautiful! I appreciate your artwork!
I do really appreciate that, thank you so much Betta Blue, I love all forms of clay work and see beauty in all the mediums 🙂
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals same here! I’m even a big fan of restoration artists! When I went to visit Rome I just adored the artwork, architecture, and the ancient engineering. Best wishes from Georgia, US!
@@bettablue2660 Oh how wonderful, best wishes from the UK 🙂
I don't understand the judgement between mediums as while they have some similarities they are simply completely different, and take different skills. IE Caning isn't really something that can be accomplished in mud clay - at least when it comes to stretching and reducing. I got very interested in the possibility of creating tile cane in a similar manner but quickly understood the differences that make it impossible to execute the same way.
I love your tutorials and sharing the thickness, and all the details really help. I'm working on my second box. ❤
Wonderful, and I am very glad the details are helpful, have fun with your next box 🙂
This is absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I enjoyed it very much, and my cat enjoyed your voice, she came running and snuggled down next to me, purring every time you spoke. 😄 so as well as all the human fans you also have a feline fan. Thanks again for such a great tutorial. ❤
Awww, that is so lovely, my first feline fan, thank you so much, that has me smiling from ear to ear 😉🙃🙂
I totally agree with Shelley, and so does my cat Ginger, he also watches your tutorials with me 😸😻🧡
@@sandramccormick8326 Oh that's wonderful too, thanks so much Sandra 🙂
Love these. Such a fantastic details. Many thanks for sharing ❤
Thank you so much 🙂
beautiful work, loved them all
Thanks so much 🙂
J’adore ! Bravo 👏🏽 moi qui adore les boites 🥰 je partage évidemment 👌🏽
Merci beaucoup 🙂
Omg. This is unlike any PC tutorial. Ty so much for sharing. I'm sharing this with everyone in the PC world. Ty
Thank you so much 🙂
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals OMG. I feel so special!! I got love from one of my favorite UA-camrs and fellow artists!!! Tysm 😘🤟
@@inspiredbystarr Aww that made me smile, and has made my day - thanks so much 🙂
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😂 You made my year!!! Tysm. And thank you for sharing all of your amazing polymer clay tutorials and tips. I'm 35 and I've been doing PC for 12 years and I learned more tips and tricks from you just from your last few videos than I have in 12 years. So much love from the US.
@@inspiredbystarr Awww, I am so glad they are useful, thank you 🙂🙏🙏 Love from the UK 🙂
I enjoyed it very much .thanks
Wonderful, thank you so much Leila 🙂
So so Pretty!!!
Thank you very much :)
Wow so clever. Thank you for sharing x
So glad you liked it, thanks very much 🙂
Soooooooooo cute!!!!!!
Thank you very much 🙂
Absolutely impressive. Gorgeous work. And thank you for muting the sound of the sanding- I'm sensitive to a lot of sounds, so I appreciate it!
So glad you like them, thanks so much 🙂
I adore these❤❤❤❤
Your voice is so calming and your instructions are very clear and complete.
You do an excellent video❤
Thank you for sharing. Im headed to the store for something for a shape. Haha
Fantastic, thanks so much, and have fun 🙂
Gorgeous ❤
Thank you so much 🙂
Always a pleasure watching your video’s
Thank you so much Lummie 🙂
I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make your little boxes. They are beautiful and would definitely make a lovely gift.💜
Thank you so much Cherry, have fun 🙂
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Yw.💜
Bravo, great tutorial. I could listen to you all day long. Big fan.
I am so glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much, I really appreciate it 🙂
Spectacular!! Thank you so much and God bless
You are welcome, thanks so much Anne 🙂
These little boxes are stunning. I just love them. I have to say though that I think they would be even more lovely without the texturing. Maybe that's an English thing... Not sure. The colors you've chosen are two of my very favorite. If you were being graded by a star ⭐ system, you'd be overflowing with them. Oh... and your voice is also very soothing and lovely to listen to. Great job all way round!
I am very glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much 🙂
Intricate but not impossible as you have so skillfully shown. I will definitely be looking out for forms that would make various shapes. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much, have fun when you find your forms 🙂
Fiona these are such beautiful little boxes. They could easily be an heirloom piece. I think I will give these a try for Christmas gifts this year 2024. It may take me that long to finish them. Lol. You have unending patience so I will draw from yours. I know I’m late watching this but better late than never. Thank you for gifting us these wonderful inspirations. ✌🏻🤍
You are very welcome ViKee, I had such fun doing them, and the carving back is a very slow but theraputic method that I found really enjoyable and relaxing, so hope you do too. I am sure the recipients will love them. Thanks so much for your lovely comment 🙂
Woa, beautiful!
Thank you so much Sandra 🙂
Where is the heart button?! Fiona... You just made me go back into my childhood with these sweet boxes. I remember seeing one and wishing I had the money to get it. Obtaining coral is illegal (unless you get it from someone who was able to get some of the dead branches). The one I'd seen looked like dyed, red coral. How splendid to see you recreate this with your talent!
Awww, thank you so much 🙂 You've reminded me of a necklace my grandmother had when I was little - faux red coral - don't know what happened to it, but it was beautiful, and yes, I can see why these would bring it to mind 🙃🙂
Love it, I'm on it🥰🤗 it might take a time 🤣 you inspire me so much and your voice is will put your video on just to listen and do something else in polymer clay 💜
Aww, bless you, thank you so much Michelle :)
Excellent Really i enjoy the video
I am so glad, thanks so much Yasmin 🙂
These look so much harder than they actually were. Simply stunning 😍
Thanks so much Holly 🙂
This is first time I have watched you ……… all the boxes are lovely. Something new for me to try. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤😊
You are welcome, thansk so much Judith 🙂
It seems that the sizes of pieces is only limited by adequate reinforcement and the size of the oven. Is that right? The idea is a joy to me because I get to expand my ideas once I find an oven that’s bigger.
And I love the acupuncture needle. I’ve had so many put into my body. How did you get that? I can imagine all your polymer clay friends sharing new tools they find. A nice community.
Yes absolutley - that has always been my limitation so far with my polymer pieces - i need a bigger oven 😉🤣🙂
My goodness, these are just so beautiful!!! 👍😊
Thank you so much Pat 🙂
Absolutely lovely with the Victorian look. All fit for Royalty. Always great work Fiona. Thanks for sharing.
Thakn you so much Dorothy 🙂
I'm delighted that I stumbled upon this video - you now have a new subscriber! These boxes are delightful and have my head whirring with ideas. Thank you!
Awww, I am so happy you liked it, and thanks so much for subscribing too - I really appreciate that - thank you 🙂
never mind that question, I just realized that would show up on the inside of the box, obviously I will have to start with simple things, but these are so beautiful, it makes me want to get started, Thank You
Thanks Joette, and I have commented on you other post 🙂
Un trabajo espectacular! La pena que me da, es no poder entender lo que explicas! GRACIAS por compartir! Un abrazo desde Madrid! 👍👍👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Muchas gracias - La mayoría de mis tutoriales, incluido este, pueden tener subtítulos en otros idiomas para todo lo que digo. Haga clic en el botón 'configuración' en la parte inferior del video de UA-cam, (pequeño engranaje redondo) luego haga clic en 'subtítulos', haga clic en 'español generado automáticamente', luego elija la opción 'traducción automática' y elija su idioma. A continuación, puede obtener el video completo en subtítulos traducidos :) Espero que eso ayude. 🙂
These boxes are absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!❤
You are very welcome, thanks so much Mary :)
Absolutely wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much!
I am so glad you liked it, thanks so much Lauren 🙂
These are adorable 😊 First time I e happened across your channel. New sub! From Brighton 👋
Thank you so much - I am so glad you like them 🙂
Oh my goodness these boxes are beautiful. Can't wait to give it a try. Your voice is so calming. Thank you and God bless 🙏
Thank you so much Robin, have fun 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! Will share this and your links on my blog later this year!
That would be wonderful - thank you so much 🙂
These are absolutely GORGEOUS ~ I MUST HAVE A GO AT MAKING THEM!! ❤❤❤❤❤
definitley have a go and have fun with them - thanks so much Lisa 🙂
I can't wait to try this. Beautiful.
have fun when you do, thanks so much 🙂
Just beautiful!Thank you for sharing ❤
Thanks so much Sally 🙂
35:40 reminds me of those big candles that are dipped in multiple colors, then designs are carved in them to reveal all the different layers of color🕯️.
Oh yes, I know what you mean, ha, I hadn't thought about that, but can see it now 😉 Thanks so much 🙂
I love your tutorial. Looks amazing
Thank you very much 🙂
WOW!! I absolutely love it! And I do have those dipping dishes at hand😁 I am on it tomorrow morning, for sure. I plan starting "smaller", something less complicated, just to encourage myself. Thank you very, very much. Lovely hour spent watching!
Fantastic, I thought I wouldn't be the only one to have some 😉 Have fun with yours 🙂
That pac-pen looks so amazing I had to go order one. Love the boxes!
Thank you so much, I hope you have fun with yours 🙂
Well I found a new channel to bi he! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!❤❤❤
Wonderful, thanks so much - I hope you have fun watching them 🙂
Fiona..the boxes are stunning.. and the bowls are absolutely beautiful too individually.
Lovely designs, too.
Also, my pet crows I care for and feed, especially in the winter. Love ❤️ to listen to you when I listen to my portable speaker. I keep my window cracked, and Mama Crow loves to sit on the sill and listen.
Your voice is so soothing to animals and birds as well.
Oh my goodness, I love that image you've given me, and how lovely to have a tame crow. We have lots of crows that roost in one of our trees, they normally fly away as soon as we go out, maybe I ought to try talking to them then 😉 Thanks so much Jennifer 🙂
You’re the bomb Fiona! You always have such wonderful creations. I love your tutorials. ❤🇨🇦
awww, thank you so much 🙂
So gorgeous! I adore the hexagon
Thanks so much Melissa 🙂
Oh my Gosh how lovely of you to show this tutorial fantastic 😮I wil have a search to find something to use an certainly give this a go xx
Fantastic, have fun and enjoy it, thanks so much 🙂
These are beautiful really love what you have done with it. I think I may give this a go, just to see is I could possibly do it. I love boxes of all types, what a great gift. Thank you for this video.
Thanks so much Tony, definitley go for it, and have fun making your own 🙂
Hi Fiona,, the trinket boxes are so beautiful, and so easy to do,, and can even make your own template design, and make the boxes more customised. This is such a great idea 💡 and realy love how you done these. Must look on Amazon for these dishes. Hope your well and keeping safe💐😘
yes, every one can be different, and everyone's designs will be different too - just what I love 🙃Thanks so much Angela 🙂
I always get excited when I see you have posted a video. This one did not disappoint! Gorgeous 💙😁👋👋👋
Thank you so much Kera 🙂
This is the perfectly timed piece for me as I was going to make a little box for a White Elephant party. Your tutorials are wonderful and I always learn new things to bring to my main product, being Polymer Clay Dragons. Thank you for all your help. And, if I don't say this now, I will forget- Have a Wonderful Christmas and Fun New Year.
I am so glad it will be usedful for you, and thanks so much, the same to you, I wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing this. I absolutely loved every minute of this tutorial! These will make wonderful gifts!
I am so glad you liked it, thanks so much Peggy 🙂
Beautiful work, thank you!
Thank you very much Deborah 🙂
Oh Fiona absolutely phenomenal, i appreciate you sharing and taking the time for us learn different skills with polymer clay, thankyou! have a great week!😍
You too Maggie, thanks so much 🙂
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شكرا جزيلا 🙂
I am in awe!!!
Thank you for showing us this tutorial. It is well structured and very informative. I am feeling inspired to try this and less intimidated after watching.
The slump molds (?) you have: from what material are they constructed? I am intrigued to try some unusual geometric shapes and would try to fashion a few molds to facilitate quicker creation if I were to have top & bottom baking at the same time while working on another piece/set.
I am so glad you liked it, thanks so much Ralph 🙂 As far as I am aware the slump moulds are made from Fibre board, but I am not someone who knows much about the technicality of them - sorry - I just like to use them 😉I have added the links to the retailers that sell them in the setails below the video - press where it says SHOW MORE - you will probably get the information you need by looking at the items description - or could contact the retailer for more info perhaps? making your own would be great. Be aware though, that you need to coat the mould with cornstach/cornflour so the clay doesn't adhere to the form, and because of that, they clay literally doesn't stick when you are moulding it round the shape, it will just mimic the shape while being slightly proud of it/draped/slumped over it - if that makes sense? So while it works really well, it is a completley different way of doing it to using ceramic forms, where the clay sticks, but can be removed after baking. Have fun. 🙃🙂
Oh my goodness!! Those a amazing Fiona!! I LOVE them. I ordered the dipping bowls while watching the first 5 minutes of the video! I made 9 of your Christmas trees 🌲 they turned out great! You are SO INSPIRING 😊 THANK YOU 😊
Fantastic, have fun making some 🙂
You are just amazing I love your work that you do and great video xXx
Thakn you very much 🙂
Fiona, so many opportunities! Lovely.
I noticed on the bottom what looks like a metal screw but don't see when you put it in place in the video. Is it necessary to the construction of the box?
Thank you Becky, good spot, but no, it's not a screw, I have a little mongram black and white cane with my initials which I use to sign my pieces, and that's what that is 🙂
I love this. You are so creative. Thank you
Thanks so much Line 🙂
OMG! what a fabulous idea. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome, thanks so much Ada 🙂
I loved this and most definitly willbe making a few. Thank you so much ! !! !
Wonderful, have fun with them, thank you so much 🙂
The bos is absolutely beautiful. Wonderful piece!
Thakn you very much Wendy 🙂
Your talent never seizes to amaze me. Thank you for sharing, it is incredibly beautiful.
Thank you so much Amy, that is very kind of you 🙂
I love your work. So creative and inspiring. Thanks for your videos
Thank you so much Suzanne 🙂
My husband was wondering why I was wandering around the house looking in the cupboards! 😆 He totally understood when I told him it was for polymer clay purposes! 🤣
Another beautiful design Fiona, thank you! ❤
Oh I love that, thanks so much Liz, have fun with yours 🙂
Fiona, these are so very amazing and special. When I first saw them I thought oh I could never make anything so complex, but once again you have provided such a detailed tutorial that I think I could try one. I know it will take me a long time to do. I can't imagine how many hours you spent making so many! Incredible! Thank you so much for this, I truly appreciate all that you share, you are so kind to do so.
Thanks so much Ellie, and yes, you can definitley do it. Don't rush it, and yes they take a time to do, but it is quite a relaxing process, so just have fun and enjoy making some 🙂
You do such lovely things. Thanks for sharing
You are very welcome, thanks so much Lynda 🙂
Absolutely fun to watch and as usual beautiful work, thank you so much
i am so glad, thank you very much Linda 🙂
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I love doing boxes so I will be making some of these. Yours are gorgeous.
Thank you very much Susan, have fun 🙂
Absolutely beautiful! The two red ones are my faves. xxx
Thanks so much Cindy 🙂
These creations of yours are absolutely lovely. So is your voice, you could really be on the ASMR channels as well. When I first watched someone work with polymer clay, I thought, wow, that is hard. The more I watch you, though, am I developing an understanding of how the canes are made. Lovely, I enjoy the channel. God bless. I wonder if you could make a series of candle top covers. They sit on the top of glass candles, like Yankee candles, and they stop the flame from burning too high, and hot. Also, do you sell these items? Thanks 🤗.
I am so glad you are enjoying the videos, thank you Lisa 🙂 Polymer Clay needs to be kept away from naked flame, so I am not sure about the candle covers 😉 I do sell my items normally - link to my Etsy shop is in the details belwo the video - but just at the moment have no physical items there, but they will be back for sale later in the year. 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
You are welcome, thanks so much 🙂
Beautiful! ❤
Thank you so much 🙂
This is brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing. Can't wait to try this
You are welcome, thanks so much Paula 🙂
Thank you so much Miss Fiona! This is so beautifull. 🌷❤️
You are welcome, thanks so much 🙂
Thank you! Great tutorial!
You're welcome, thanks so much Tina 🙂
So beautiful! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
You are very welcome, thanks so much Patti 🙂
AMAZING!! I love it they are incredibly and also yr voice.keep it up so inspire!
Thank you very much 🙂
These are exquisite.So detailed and decorative .I really love these 🥰
Thank you very much Christine 🙂
These are the most beautiful boxes I have ever seen! You're talents are amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you and your family
Awww, bless you, thank you so much Ramona 🙂
I haven't watched yet but just wanted to say I am so excited for this video!! Your post on Facebook was absolutely stunning and I have no doubt this will be magical as well. Thank you Fiona for sharing your beautiful, hard work with us, we are lucky to have you teaching us ❤
Awww, thank you so much Gemmy 🙂
Absolutely stunning,thank you so much
Thak you very much Leona 🙂
Wow!!! These are stunning! I love your tutorials and am always so excited to make whatever you’ve made (just wish mine looked half as good)!! Thank you so much!! 💗💗💗
You are very welcome, and yours will look wonderful - remember we are all our own worst critics 🙂
Your work is amazing. Beautiful, aesthetically pleasing, and great color mix.
Oh wow, thank you so much, such a lovely collection of compliments 🙂
Wow. What gorgeous little boxes. Really beautiful. Thank you
I'd be terrified to try to do all those cut outs, think I'd mess it up
Thank you. No, you'll be fine, and of course you can use cutters instead, and if it goes wrong, replace the cut outs, roll over and then have another go - no stressing , just relax and enjoy the process 🙂
Thank you.. gonna try 🤩
Wow, absolutely stunning, thank you so very much 💜
You're welcome, thanks so much Tracey 🙂
Exquisite polymer clay goodies. I've never tried making any polymer clay pieces before but after watching this I'm hooked. Truly inspirational design and such a complete tutorial that makes it possible for a beginner to learn something so advanced. Thank you 🥀
Thank you so much - I am very happy that you liked it, and that you feel you can make one - that is why I do them, so you have made me really happy this morning, Have fun with yours. 🙂
Dire che è bellissimo è veramente troppo poco!! 🤩🤩🤩 Fiona sei una grande artista 👏👏🥰
Grazie mille 🙂🙏🙏
So pretty!
🍀😍⛵🐬🐋🌼🌼💚💌🏄🚢😍💙🚢🏄💌💎 ПОДСНЕЖНИКОВ ТРОГАТЕЛЬНЫХ ВАМ ОХАПКУ !!!!💎🐬💚⛵🏰💙🍀🍀👑💌💎⛵🚢🍀🐬🏄💚💙💌👑
Thank hyou so much 🙂
Extremely ❤❤❤❤
Thank you 🙂🙏🙏
Absolutely amazing and so well explained as always. Thank you ❤
You are welcome, thank you very much 🙂
Awesome work...and good tutorial
Thank you so much 🙂
Thee absolute most gorgeous polymer clay piece I've ever seen. 😗❤👍
I want to make a few of these before next Christmas.
How long do you guesstimate this took to complete one start to finish? 🤔
Of course I will at least double the time for me! 😂
Amazing!!!
👏👏👏
I am so glad you like them, thanks so much Joanie 🙂 I never actually timed myself, but with the baking/cooling times, allowing for the gilders paste and varnish, all of which add a lot of time delays, I would give yourself a period of two days to do each one. Of course the actual time doing it isn't as long as that, but as I say, to add in the other parts of the process where you are just 'waiting' I would give myself 2 days from beginning to end 🙂
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals
Thank You!
It will take me a week. 😂
Now to hunt for forms. 😁
@@JoaniesJourney Have fun 🙂
These boxes are gorgeous! You amaze me with your creativeness and patience. So glad you shared these. The texturing and gilder's paste really adds to the beauty of the piece. Each one is a masterpiece!
I am so glad you like them, thanks so much Bonnie 🙂
Wow Fiona, Il be making some of these thankyou
Fantastic, have fun, thanks so much Lea 🙂
Amazing I love it
Thank you so much 🙂