Hi Samantha- I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy all your videos. You teach in such a thorough, clear way that you make even difficult projects seem doable. You speak so eloquently & I even just enjoy listening while I work. Your art is absolutely stunning- you're a true polymer clay artist and you're allowing people like myself to have the chance to make the beautiful projects you teach. Thank you so much for all the awesome tutorials and for sharing your knowledge and skills with the rest of us. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos that I haven't seen yet, and all the new ones you come out with. Thank you again, you are so extremely helpful and so kind for giving the rest of us a chance to create as you do!
A tip for you Samantha. If you shop on a Chinese site called aliexpress.com the price of the products are loads cheaper (absolutely amazing, actually) than the same products are on eBay and they do not usually charge postage to the UK. They say to allow 30 - 50 days for delivery, but in my experience of ordering from that site, most of what I have ordered, have been delivered to the UK within 2 weeks. You do also have a claim procedure to go through if you don't receive the product (they are usually tracked) as the vendors on the site don't actually receive their money from Ali Express, until you confirm that you have received it. Brilliant site, lots of stuff we use in polymer claying, in fact they have almost everything, whatever you are shopping for at amazing prices. I'm assuming you are in the UK, but if you're not they do seem to ship all over the world. Well worth a look!
Hi Samantha :) I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy your videos as a newb to polymer clay, I've learned a lot from you so far. You have a fantastic teaching style, you're easy to follow and I adore your accent! Thank you for taking the time to educate and share your tips. I am really looking forward to following your advice and seeing more videos from you in the future. Thanks again! :D
pretty. once at that finished stage, will it smudge? must it be baked before it is permanent? what I mean is, does the clay have to be cut to shape, smoothed and bevelled before adding the colour? or is there a way to set it while you make eg earrings and pendant.
The powders will still smudge while that clay is raw and to some extent when baked. The best way to protect from smudging it to put a very thin layer of translucent over the top prevent smudging. I'll be showing that in a future video.
Jessama Tutorials thanks. that will give it a different look, too, maybe a bit like the way colours sometimes seem to sink under the surface in a ceramic glaze. I look forward to seeing the effect in the forthcoming video. hope your winter is not too cold right now. we're having a good weather spell, almost like a summer!
You could also try using a varnish like resin, but you still risk smudging while brushing the varnish on. Don't worry winter's not to cold here when you wrap up tight. 😁
Jessama, I love your tutorials! It is very clear and easy to follow-up. You are real artist of polymer clay! I like your ideas, colors that you use, and your enthusiasm! I would appreciate if you are able to provide information about website where you buy such stencils. Thanks a lot, you are the best! Milla.
Yes I'll be showing how to make beads and projects very soon. I'm getting a base of basic techniques first so that I can link to them when I do more complex videos. That way I can keep the longer videos from being too long.
Hi, I love your work. I just wanted to tell you because I am a pastel artist, that some of the colors, red in particular are toxic. You might want to wear gloves if you use your fingers. Keep up the good work!
I got it off of ebay. I looked under cake decorating stencils. There are so many to choose from, but here's the specific one I bought. www.ebay.com/itm/Flower-Wedding-Cake-Border-Stencil-Fondant-Sugarcraft-Airbrush-Decorating-Tool-/262691470238?hash=item3d29a1bb9e:g:110AAOSwXeJYEBFT
Hi Samantha- I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy all your videos. You teach in such a thorough, clear way that you make even difficult projects seem doable. You speak so eloquently & I even just enjoy listening while I work. Your art is absolutely stunning- you're a true polymer clay artist and you're allowing people like myself to have the chance to make the beautiful projects you teach. Thank you so much for all the awesome tutorials and for sharing your knowledge and skills with the rest of us. I look forward to watching the rest of your videos that I haven't seen yet, and all the new ones you come out with. Thank you again, you are so extremely helpful and so kind for giving the rest of us a chance to create as you do!
Thank you so much. :D
A tip for you Samantha. If you shop on a Chinese site called aliexpress.com the price of the products are loads cheaper (absolutely amazing, actually) than the same products are on eBay and they do not usually charge postage to the UK. They say to allow 30 - 50 days for delivery, but in my experience of ordering from that site, most of what I have ordered, have been delivered to the UK within 2 weeks. You do also have a claim procedure to go through if you don't receive the product (they are usually tracked) as the vendors on the site don't actually receive their money from Ali Express, until you confirm that you have received it. Brilliant site, lots of stuff we use in polymer claying, in fact they have almost everything, whatever you are shopping for at amazing prices. I'm assuming you are in the UK, but if you're not they do seem to ship all over the world. Well worth a look!
Thanks for the info. I'll go have a look. I actually live in Australia, but I'm originally from South Africa. 😁
Very nice technique!
Hi Samantha :) I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoy your videos as a newb to polymer clay, I've learned a lot from you so far. You have a fantastic teaching style, you're easy to follow and I adore your accent! Thank you for taking the time to educate and share your tips. I am really looking forward to following your advice and seeing more videos from you in the future. Thanks again! :D
Thank you. I'm happy to hear that you're finding it helpful and easy to follow. It's always great to hear that. 😁
So easy and beautiful. Thank You!
Love your tuts. Thank you so very much. I need as much education as I can get.
Thank you.
So useful!!
Thanks a tonne!! 🥰🥰🥰
A really nice video, thank you !
Thanks for solving .my problem😊. Otherwise also your tutorials are extremely helpful
I love this way 😍
pretty. once at that finished stage, will it smudge? must it be baked before it is permanent? what I mean is, does the clay have to be cut to shape, smoothed and bevelled before adding the colour? or is there a way to set it while you make eg earrings and pendant.
The powders will still smudge while that clay is raw and to some extent when baked. The best way to protect from smudging it to put a very thin layer of translucent over the top prevent smudging. I'll be showing that in a future video.
Jessama Tutorials thanks. that will give it a different look, too, maybe a bit like the way colours sometimes seem to sink under the surface in a ceramic glaze. I look forward to seeing the effect in the forthcoming video. hope your winter is not too cold right now. we're having a good weather spell, almost like a summer!
You could also try using a varnish like resin, but you still risk smudging while brushing the varnish on. Don't worry winter's not to cold here when you wrap up tight. 😁
Jessama, I love your tutorials! It is very clear and easy to follow-up. You are real artist of polymer clay! I like your ideas, colors that you use, and your enthusiasm! I would appreciate if you are able to provide information about website where you buy such stencils. Thanks a lot, you are the best! Milla.
Thank you. I buy them off of ebay. :D
Great tip , I have loads of stencils !
Thank you to share!
Thank you Samantha! Great tutorial! I enjoy your style of teaching very much! Will you ever show us how you make cabs or beads etc? Thanks again!❤️
Yes I'll be showing how to make beads and projects very soon. I'm getting a base of basic techniques first so that I can link to them when I do more complex videos. That way I can keep the longer videos from being too long.
Love it
Great video thanks. Can we use oil pastels too?
I have never tried oil pastels on polymer clay, so I'm not sure. You should try though. It might turn out great.
What works better, pastel chalk or mica powder?
It really depends on the look you want. The pastel chalk will give a more muted look while the mica powder is shiny. Both work really well.
Hi, I love your work. I just wanted to tell you because I am a pastel artist, that some of the colors, red in particular are toxic. You might want to wear gloves if you use your fingers. Keep up the good work!
Hi. Thank you for this excellent video! I really like your stencil that you used. Would you be willing to share where you got it?
I got it off of ebay. I looked under cake decorating stencils. There are so many to choose from, but here's the specific one I bought. www.ebay.com/itm/Flower-Wedding-Cake-Border-Stencil-Fondant-Sugarcraft-Airbrush-Decorating-Tool-/262691470238?hash=item3d29a1bb9e:g:110AAOSwXeJYEBFT
Thank you so much!! Love all your tutorials and your results!