Lovely Lily Leaf Earrings from Polymer Clay, a tutorial.

In this video I show you the lily leaf cane, a quick petal cane, and how to create the wire spirals to decorate your earrings. The process is straightforward and the results lovely. So, sit back, relax, and watch as I show you step by step how to create some lovely pieces of your own.
The music from the video is English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny and is 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 , Instagram. / fionaabelsmith.artist and TikTok - / fionaabelsmith
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...
The Template that I used as a guide is freely downloadable for personal use from my website. Go to the UA-cam videos page, and then scroll down to the bottom of the page where all my free templates are listed. - www.fionaabel-s...
The Pansy cane Jewellery Tutorial which shows the open bezels is here - www.etsy.com/u...
The Lily Petal Cane Necklace Tutorial is here - www.etsy.com/u...
The Geranium Petal Necklace Tutorial is here - www.etsy.com/u...
Here is the link to my conditioning Polymer Clay video - • Conditioning Polymer C...
Here is the link to the Skinner Blend Tutorial - • Basic Skinner Blend Tu...
Polymer Clay is oven baked, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the brand of clay you are using. The amounts and colours of clay I use are listed within the video itself, I used FIMO Soft, but all recognised brands of polymer clay will work well for this project.
I used a Pasta Machine dedicated to Polymer Clay use to create blends/thin sheets and condition the clay. My Pasta Machine is an Atlas 180, and it has setting 0 as its thickest and 9 as its thinnest. There is a standard way of calculating the thickness of clay required, by using stacked playing cards. On my machine the thickness are as follows: Setting 0 = 8 playing cards, setting 1 = 7, setting 2 = 6, setting 3 = 5, setting 4 = 4, setting 5 = 3, setting 6 and 7 = 2, setting 8 and 9 = 1 card.
I used UV Resin from BekBek Makes - bekbek.co.uk Let’s Resin is another brand I use - letsresin.co.uk and Deep Shine from Teresa Salgado is also very good, - search under UV Resin - tinypandora.com all are low odour and relatively bubble free. NB: Please always wear a mask/protective googles when using resin, even low odour ones. The chemicals in all resins can be harmful if breathed in.
As an alternative you can use Polymer Clay varnish or add a thin layer of liquid polymer clay (and then re-bake the clay as before).
I have a Lucy Clay Slicing Machine - here is one online store who sells it, but shop around to see who else does too - www.amazon.co.... and there are many other slicing machines on sale, so see if there is one to suit your needs. You do not need a slicing machine, but many people find them helpful.
I hope you enjoyed the video, have fun with these techniques. Thank you so much for watching, and a special thank you to those of you who subscribe, I really appreciate it.

[@terrigasior1920]

I really appreciate that you lay out the supplies for us to see and list them and you are so thorough. Thank you, so much😊

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much 🙂

[@kathleengarrity1221]

Thanks so much Fiona these are just lovely. You videos are always easy to follow and inspiring ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I'm so glad you like them, thanks very much Kathleen 🙂

[@MamaHand1949]

I love your creativity.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@safehavensanctuary-hollyg.8814]

Just gorgeous! Black and white with silver would be so classy!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much, and yes it would, can't wait to see what you create with it 🙂

[@leetau8429]

wow, absolutly gorgeous! Im going to have a try at this I just love it. Thank you for sharing your expert skills with us, I love watching your videos and attempting some off them

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much, have fun, and I am very happy that you like the videos 🙂

[@cathysmith9026]

Beautiful ❤️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@sarahnunns8263]

These are lovely, Fiona. You always make such beautiful things. And your clear calm voice is very soothing. Thank you. 😃

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you like them, thanks so much Sarah 🙂

[@Maria_Konsta]

Fantastic as always!!I will definitely give it a try❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Wonderful, have fun when you do, thanks so much Maria 🙂

[@Maria_Konsta]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Greetings from rainy Thessaloniki!🌧🌧😘

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks Maria, greetings from an equally rainy (and hailsorms) day in the UK 😉🙃🙂@@Maria_Konsta

[@Maria_Konsta]

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 🥰

[@janetplunkett3194]

Beutiful❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@donnadecicco]

These are lovely, thank you so much Fiona, you are delightful!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much Donna :)

[@Laza75]

Thank you Fiona. So clear step by step would you ever consider giving your templates to download?

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much Larraine - I often do, I just ran out of time on this one, I'll see what I can do 😉🙃🙂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

The Template is now downloadable from my website - link in the video description, just click on the 'show more' under the video, and it's there for you - have fun 🙂

[@ellievanessen7574]

Hi Fiona, once again, these are so very lovely. Thank you I also love that you show other options as well. Hope your day is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

So glad you liked them, thanks so much 🙂

[@melbabowen4389]

❤❤❤ BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@nanasartsyfartsycrafts2557]

Thank you for the tutorial. Love them❣️

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so pleased you liked them, thanks so much 🙂

[@cindyjames3686]

When I slice odd shapes that need support, I take scrap clay, shape it to sit under the area(s) that need support, and either freeze it for a minute or place plastic cling wrap between it and the item to be cut. I even have a couple of scrap 'supports' that are so old (I use them repeatedly) that they are rock hard.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

All brilliant ideas and advice, thank you Cindy 🙂

[@cindyjames3686]

❤

[@Julzzzsatx]

Fiona, they are all so very gorgeous!!! Do you have any that look like lilacs? Or anything with lilac? Thank you for sharing with us. Not only your gift, but your time, and most of all, your creativity...🎉🎉😂

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am so glad you like them, thanks so much - and no, I haven't done anything with lilac as yet, sorry. 🙂

[@RebelGran_01]

Beautiful 🙏❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@beach_life828]

So beautiful, as always ~ I really love the blue earrings!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

That's great, thank you very much 🙂

[@emilyh4339]

Wow! Wow! Wow ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@karalewis8671]

These are gorgeous 😊❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@John-I-McLeod]

LOVE! ❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@mariagorfiluis7676]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JW_Steed]

Lovely, thank you!

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

You're welcome, thanks so much 🙂

[@ayayoya5503]

They are gorgeous ❤❤
Thank you

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

I am glad you like them, thanks so much 🙂

[@lede2781]

Lovely

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@carolhammond9624]

Awesome! ❤❤❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@cristinaochoa7449]

!Qué preciosidad! No sabe usted, cuánto aprecio su originalidad, la belleza de sus piezas y su maestría, no solo con lazarcilla polimérica…. Es usted, una gran comunicadora. Gracias.

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Muchas gracias Cristina 🙂🙏🙏

[@sylviakelly4943]

Beautiful❤❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@chrystalyenger7356]

❤

[@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals]

Thanks so much 🙂