Peacock Petal Cane in Polymer Clay, a Tutorial

This is a beautiful cane, deceptively simple, which can be used for so many polymer projects. So, sit back, relax and see how to make one of your own. I will put a link here when I have finished the project I refer to in the video 😉
I use these petals to form the roof of the Fairy Conker Shell House, Tutorial here - • Fairy Conker Shell Hou...
Here is the link to Conditioning Polymer Clay - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Here is the link to creating Skinner Blends - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
If you like my work, then please do have a look at my website, www.fionaabel-smith.co.uk/ 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/uk/shop/PolyOrig... where I have more tutorials in a PDF format, and as a video tutorial here - polyoriginals.thinkific.com/co...
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.

[@sherrilepera3337]

I am not a caner. I have tried making a few n some how mess them up. I am super excited to tell you I actually got this to come out right. Its not perfect but close to the outcome I was suppose to get. Thank You so much Fiona. You make these videos so easy to follow.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Fantastic, that makes me so happy Sherri :)

[@genevievesuzi1549]

I absolutely love this cane! You make it slowly enough so I can follow along and I pause sometimes so I can catch up. I'm halfway through this one and I'm so excited to see the finished results 😊 thank you so very much for such a beautiful cane!! ✌️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

are very welcome, I am so glad you are enjoying it :)

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

You improvise so great...a glue stick for a dip in the wings, etc.,etc. These are beautiful (as usual)! It just struck me that they would also make great butterfly wings....thank you for sharing this with us! You are such a wonderful instructor!💎💙🦋😊👍

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

They would indeed, can't wait to see what you create :)

[@CraigsOverijse]

No ideea how I missed this before as always marvellous thanks Fiona

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

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

[@guardmommad5084]

What a lovely cane. Thank you so much for the instruction. You have the most wonderfully soothing voice!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@moderndaydad8654]

Absolutely loved it. Thank you so much for the tutorial.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You are very welcome, thanks so much 🙂

[@denisehensley4208]

Just amazing. Now if I can just have your patience.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Don't think of it as patience so much as having fun ;) thank You :)

[@bridgethollie9376]

Your artwork is always beautiful, phenomenal , and one of a kind ....please let’s not leave out that Mrs. Fiona you are a great teacher thank you again...

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much Bridget :)

[@donnaanderson6378]

By far, for a beginner ,this was the easiest cane I have tried that actually looked like the picture You are a Master teacher and I am hooked on you!

[@graymaquilter9641]

You are an amazing teacher, with everything set out in order and with such clear instructions. Your voice is comforting. These are all so beautiful, thank you so much!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you enjoyed it, thank you very much :)

[@inthecraftroom9724]

This is a very beautiful cane, and an excellent tutorial. I will have to wait for a day where I'm feeling patient enough to try this ;-)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you, just have fun with it, relax and enjoy :)

[@carmenmentasti2509]

As always your work is beautiful and your teaching style is very detailed and helpful. Thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Carmen :)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

I now watch you with my 9 year old grandson who is so into polymer clay he now has his own clay station like Nana’s. We often do things together. I’m learning with him! He thinks you are a genius with clay as do we all ! This is beautiful Fiona ty !

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awwww thank you so much I now have a lovely image in my mind of you both sitting there doing clay together, wonderful. Thanks so much Linda and grandson :)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals his name is Dexter 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@DerekDogsforSentience Hi Dexter, I am so glad you are loving polymer clay, your Nana sounds like she is having fun too :)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Dex is SO thrilled you mentioned him 😊 thanks so much Fiona for taking the time to do that. I know you are super busy. 💜🤗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@DerekDogsforSentience No worries, thank you for telling me about the two of you, it made my day :)

[@rosemorales3135]

Happy friday. Spending another wonderful day with you 💜💙♥️💖🫶🫶🫶✌️✌️✌️🤘🤘🤘☕️☕️☕️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, have fun, thanks so much 🙂

[@kristibbradshaw]

These are so gorgeous.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@sarsaparillasal658]

Love this. Thank you. So glad I found you here.

[@Cindylee29]

Again Fiona...well...i dont really know what to say...stunning?? Amazing?? Awesome?? YOU are amazing!! 🥰♥️ My to do list gets longer and longer!😄
Thank you for all of your videos!!💜💜💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

awwww thanks so much Cindylee :)

[@jenniferdailey2826]

Beautiful and so creative

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Jennifer :)

[@nansmith7502]

Thank you so much Fiona! I love this cane and your teaching as always. This one is incredibly addictive!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Nan :)

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

What a gorgeous cane!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

Oh I love this cane! Thank you for this tutorial Fiona🧡 Cannot wait time see what you are creating with it.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Holly :)

[@clairewyness5261]

Absolutely stunning! I’m mesmerised

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@aoifesmyth3881]

Brilliant as always! 💚

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Aoife :)

[@mmusicante]

Thanks for all these great tutorials!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much :)

[@annewallace3514]

Love this cane. Thank you for sharing so many of your ideas with us.❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad you like it, thanks so much Anne :)

[@donsmallegan1457]

Beautiful!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Don :)

[@jennifermarlowe5336]

Thank you Fiona! I can’t wait to try this cane😁

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jennifer :)

[@tools4ewebycarolhowe496]

Thank you for sharing! Stunning

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Carol :)

[@melindafuhrer3820]

Fiona, I love this cane. You do such a beautiful job on your choice of colors.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Melinda :)

[@Pottymoon]

What a wonderful teacher you are! Thank you 😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Potty Moon :)

[@lilaalabed2527]

This cane is stunningly beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Lila :)

[@sharonkeef0522]

Love it as always

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Sharon :)

[@alinarivas5820]

Maravilloso!

[@cottew]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Anjanette :)

[@nunawatson4307]

Beautiful Fiona, thank you for sharing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Nuna :)

[@j9brandedjewelry-janinebro397]

Out of all the canes I’ve seen this is definitely a favorite. I’ll be making this one. Thanks for sharing (Missouri USA)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Janine :)

[@strohjf]

So beautiful!! Thank you so much for the tutorial

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Jennifer :)

[@TheMyssT]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. It is really pretty!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Thomasean :)

[@beadmat3527]

Great cane - simple process creates a complicated pattern. Thanks for sharing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much BeadMat :)

[@janetmcbride165]

Oh it's super! Thanks again, Fiona.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Janet :)

[@deyodie]

Looking forward to this one.Thank you for sharing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Debbie :)

[@gordanamladenovic3611]

Fantastic. As always so precise and easy to follow. Love it ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Gordana :)

[@elyanebrightlight8764]

Thank you! This so beautiful and inspiring.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@kayperry7999]

Beautiful cane.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Kay :)

[@bevjack1]

Fantastic! I learn so much from you. Canes are a challenge for me, and this makes it more understandable!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That makes me so happy to hear, thank you Beverly :)

[@patriciacollins8624]

That's beautiful, I want to try one.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you Patricia, have fun :)

[@stevenbriggs784]

wow Fiona!! this was amazing, thankyou so much!! just what i needed :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Steven :)

[@sueyounglove9253]

I loved it.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Sue :)

[@melissaphillis7247]

Completely brilliant, gorgeous and stunning! Your colour choices and other schemes are wonderful.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Melissa :)

[@KathyWeaver5757]

Thank you, awesome tutorial

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Kathy :)

[@barockeuse]

So clever, so pretty !! Thank you a lot !

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@1tinac]

Fabulous cane and tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to seeing what is next.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much :) nearly finished shooting the next one ;)

[@janpeterson21]

Love this cane. Thanks so much! I used the concept with a neutral palette to match my project. Black, White, copper, gold, tan and brown.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That sounds lovely Jan :) So glad you like the cane :)

[@katwashere194]

Wow that is beautiful!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@tinagalati4529]

Can't wait to see what you do with this

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Tina :)

[@tonidaughtry9821]

These are amazing! I love them all! I'm a bit partial to the razzberry and blue. All are very pretty.
Thank you for sharing artistic talent. 💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Toni :)

[@jenniferwirth1987]

Brilliant technique..wow!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Jennifer 🙂

[@joyceparkes2678]

Magnificent cane Fiona 👏 and one I will be attempting soon. Thanks so much..

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Joyce :)

[@lummiebergsma5750]

I enjoyed watching this tutorial

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Lummie :)

[@user-lt8cx8dq1o]

Just what I need now 🌷🌸 So refreshing. We are in the middle of 4 days of 40 degrees 😌) and the covid 19 does not help ... Beautiful as ever, I absolutely love your work, as you know, thank you again

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh my goodness, I hope the temperatures drop a bit soon. So glad you are enjoying the tutorials. Thank you :)

[@MakingLibtardsReeee]

Love it! Another wonderful tutorial and knowing there’s going to be a project coming...so excited. I look forward to your videos, they always give me inspiration for my daily project.

[@hollylowery26]

Gorgeous peacock feather cane!! I can't wait to try this myself!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Awww, thanks so much Cha Cha :)

[@cocalinette]

Magnifique merci fiona toujours un régal

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Merci beaucoup Aline :)

[@traceyhamilton1570]

Beauiful. I'm going to try this today. Thank you Fiona

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thanks so much Tracey :)

[@missbea0717]

I love this can't wait to try it :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Bea :)

[@stellagracia3913]

Beautiful, you are so talented.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Stella :)

[@user-lt8cx8dq1o]

First of all thank you🌷 You have given us yet again a genius peace, one that all of us can be successful in trying and it is so uplifting ! Very pretty. It is alive. You feel at the garden and up floating in the sky . you are a dream teacher, all ❤. (and funny). einat 🍂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you so much, that is a lovely compliment :)

[@leonanelson2444]

Wow, gorgeous, thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Leona :)

[@artiejohnson703]

Beautiful, love watching you creat awesome canes. Thank You for sharing your beautiful video.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Artie :)

[@sandypeterson445]

You are so very talented and easy to follow to learn how to make your gorgeous pieces.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Sandy :)

[@wilmavandervelden9475]

thank you, Fiona, i follow you from Holland with great pleassure

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Wilma :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Beautiful cane , great instructions as always awesome teacher!!! Thank you so much for teaching and sharing with us! 😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Elizabeth :)

[@elizabethvallely4044]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You are very Welcome! 😊

[@kimmonserrat8829]

Brilliant tutorial…you inspire 🤗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Kim :)

[@sakurakuro2417]

So pretty. The colors are gorgeous. Thankyou for sharing your talent and creativity. :)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much :)

[@krazy2011able]

u r so so talented congrats love your work thanks so much for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much :)

[@albertine30]

Un talent fou . J'adore les couleurs que tu utilises et la magie opère à chaque fois 💙🤗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

merci beaucoup Albertine :)

[@candigates8999]

So lovely. You explain things so we'll. Thank you for taking the time and for sharing.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much Candi :)

[@candigates8999]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals ❤️😘

[@bean6371]

Your work just amazes me every time - you are one of, if not the best polymer clay artist I've come across.💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh wow, what a lovely compliment, thanks so much Kim :)

[@bean6371]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Yw💜

[@narashelley7720]

Thank you Fiona, you do such beautiful work and I can never complain I can't understand what you say - I'm Aussie 😁. I wanted to say that I could see your cane being used as a butterfly or fairy wing as well as a flower. It just depends on shape. Again thank you.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Nara, and yes, both those ideas would look great :)

[@jerrycallender9927]

WOW< WOW & WOW!!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Jerry 🙂

[@CrixJoki]

Oh so beautiful! it makes me thing of fairy wings :D 💜💜💜💜💜

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

ooooh yes, it would make great fairy wings ;) thanks so much CrixJoki :)

[@AmelAmel-lk1vt]

Hello Fiona, merci pour ce partage
Magnifique tutoriel 😍😘💐🌷💐

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

merci beaucoup Amel Amel :)

[@estherschmidt2805]

Thank you so much! This is BRILLIANT!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Esther :)

[@estherschmidt2805]

Fiona Thank you again! I have made several of them. It's an amazing cane. I will tag you on IG!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@estherschmidt2805 Wonderful, thanks so much Esther :)

[@my93agestav]

Love it and it was fun to do

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Brilliant, thanks so much Michelle 🙂

[@joyceengland8781]

Pls tell me you edit some of this! You make it look so easy. Made it today but a little more work for me. I love it. Such a simple concept but beautiful. Thanks again.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Joyce :) I only edit in as much as occasionally I bloop and say words the wrong way round or cough or something, and obviously I cut out the bits where it is going through the pasta machine, and fast forward through the slow bits. But other than that, it is pretty much as it was on the day :)

[@hcecena]

B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l! and magnificently exposed... Thank you madam!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Hector :)

[@pamdiyprojects9673]

Best tutorial ❤️🙂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Pam :)

[@jone6635]

Que maravilla! Que será el próximo proyecto? 🤔😃 Estoy deseando verlo. Gracias Fiona.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias Miren :)

[@carolleggett2072]

Fabulous 👌

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you very much :)

[@marilynl.855]

👏👏👏👏 Thank you SO much!!!❤️😷😷🤞

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad you like it, thanks Marilyn :)

[@susanhiggins8973]

I add a chunk of scrap clay on each side when I reduce. All the distortion is in the scrap clay and I don’t lose any of the good cane.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Always a good idea adding scrap clay if your cane distorts badly :) Thanks so much Susan :)

[@wandaadams1772]

Amazing

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Wanda :)

[@basiratsiddiqui6467]

Wonderful 👍❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@evelynmartin8170]

I'd love to see you do the actual peacock cane

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much - many polymer artists have done it already, with beautiful results - try googling it and you'll see 🙂

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Hello again Fiona. Can you please do something in the future with a paradox cane. I’ve watched a tutorial but although the lady was brilliant, she went far too fast and also really didn’t make anything from it at the end. I think it would look spectacular as some kind of Christmas decoration!? Hope you will consider this many thanks and kind regards Linda 🤗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

thank you Linda, neat idea :) However I would have to have a look and see if I can come up with a new Paradox Cane idea, as obviously I wouldn't do a video using someone else's cane :) I have a couple of videos in the pipeline for the next few weeks, but will have a think for one after that :)

[@DerekDogsforSentience]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals thanks so much Fiona 🤗

[@halilbalaban1056]

I loved it. 👏🙏♥️🌹

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@halilbalaban1056]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals your welcom beauty. 🌹🌺🥀🍀

[@esme68]

Getting stuck into this one shortly and probably quite literally! ;-) X

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Have fun with it, and hopefully don't get stuck at all ;) :)

[@esme68]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Most of the way through and so far so good. It's a lovely design.. X

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@esme68 Brilliant :) thank you :)

[@hollylowery26]

Gorgeous peacock feather cane!! I can't wait to try this myself.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Holly :)

[@donnaleelittle9664]

Wow what a great tutorial! The colour combinations are endless. Thank you very much Fiona! ❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much Donna :)

[@shellybeals2806]

Gorgeous 👏🏻💗👏🏻💗👏🏻💗 I love your work, you are amazing Fiona ❣️❣️❣️ Do you let your work rest at times when you were making this or do you just keep working it until you get to the end? Does it depend on the clay, I use Premo but I want to try the Fimo soft that you use. Do you feel there is a big difference between these two clays in your experience?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Shelly. I know in theory you should let it rest, and on very hot days even I do. But having made a cane I always want to use it straight away, so no, I am very bad and reduce and cut it straight away. There are definitely differences between Premo and Fimo Soft. Premo is more rubbery, easier to condition, sticks to itself more than the soft, but also pulls down more when you are slicing a cane. Fimo is more crumbly (I think of it as more chalky) and this makes it harder to condition but it is easier to manoeuvre and it doesn't have that same pull down when you slice it. To my mind it is the easiest of all the clays to slice through. So there are good and bad points to each, and I use both, and like both. They can of course be mixed together, so even better ;) If you can afford to experiment with a bit of Fimo Soft, then do, then you can decide for yourself. But to be honest, most people get so comfortable with what they first started with, that they tend to stick to that. I hope that's helped a bit. :)

[@shellybeals2806]

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals thank you so much and yes you were very helpful. I am going to experiment with Fimo soft. I find my canes get distorted with Premo and like you I want to use it right away so i don’t let it rest. Plus I am so excited to see the end result, but at times disappointed. Good thing about clay is you can just try to make something else out of failures👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 😊 When I see you do this so seamlessly I just had to ask. I know you have so much experience and I don’t have the knowledge to know when I should let it rest. I have a lot to learn but will keep trying. You inspire me to do so and I thank you for that 💗💗💗

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

@@shellybeals2806 thanks so much Shelly, I hope you like experimenting with the FIMO Soft too :)

[@esme68]

"Bottom Squidging" :-)

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Oh yes ;)

[@goatmealcookies7421]

I wonder... if yoi mix the colors with translucent, would it give a stained glass look?

[@828burke]

You would want to use translucent clay mixed with something like alcohol inks. Otherwise the opacity would go away with very small amounts of other clay.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much b1, you beat me to it ;) yes you would either need to use the translucent clay colours, or colour the plain translucent with pigments that were themselves translucent, and then of course the inserts could either be translucent, themselves, or opaque. As mentioned the alcohol inks are perfect for this. Can't wait to see what you create :)