I used to work as a machinist. Once while working at a small job shop, I programmed a CNC mill to make a large quantity of non-metallic parts that went into the refurbish of the Very Large Array in Socorro, NM. The owner called an all hands on deck overtime for Saturday to get the parts deburred. Unfortunately even the finest files we had on hand were too rough for the material. So I went to my purse and got my diamond nail file. Worked like a charm. (Boss said he never thought he’d have to buy out a beauty supply shop to get a job done!). Needless to say, a diamond nail file was one of my first additions to my clay working tools.
A great way to quickly build a collection of small canes, is when you are trimming the sides off of a skinner blend sheet to make it even, don’t throw the trimming in the scrap pile. Roll in into a jelly roll with a thin sheet of black. You’ll have a bunch of little half inch canes before you know it. Then you can reduce them into itty bitty canes. That’s what I do anyway. ❤️
Fabulous Donna🤗🙌🏻 such a wonderful tutorial.. ps I have all of your books - you are permanently on my book shelf🥰 Thank you for many years of polymer pleasure!!😂👌🏻❤️
Donna, thanks so much for sharing your gift with us! 🤗You make claywork seem so doable & your end product is so appealing. ❤ Do you seal your finished pin? and When do you add your initials cane to the back?
Absolutely beautiful Donna! Really loved this. Can I ask you how long you feel canes/clay remain viable in okay conditions - I have canes from four or five years ago and loads of new clay blocks just sitting around. I was a dedicated polymer clayer until a couple of years ago then I got a general crafting bug and I've started watercolor, mixed media, bead weaving, jewelry making (I have a full time job so its a challenge fitting it all in !!! 😊). I watch all your tutorials - they are all jammed packed with ideas and techniques and super-helpful tips and your end result is always so high quality and a step above. I still do some polymer clay (when you inspire me!) but I am super anxious that my clay stash will become unusable before I get a chance to use it so can you give me some reassurance that it will be stable for a few years (I hope to start working part-time in the near future and will be able to dedicate more time to all my crafting passions!!) . Thank you for your wonderful instructive and down-to-earth tutorials - they are the best in my opinion xxx
Hi, thanks for the video. Concern: foam rubber can be quite dangerous to put in the oven?? The fact that it's breaking down means that elements are leaching out of the foam rubber and could be toxic to breathe/be near. Might want to look into that!
you can cure on a tile if there is no finding. if you have a finding like the tie tac, you can take cardboard, punch a hole in it and rest it on something in the oven. make sense? big hugs, d
Oh Donna, I absolutely adore these! Thank you for sharing xxx
I love these leaves!! The single cane leaf doesn't remind me of Christmas, it reminds me of a martini. Olives are the best part.
I used to work as a machinist. Once while working at a small job shop, I programmed a CNC mill to make a large quantity of non-metallic parts that went into the refurbish of the Very Large Array in Socorro, NM. The owner called an all hands on deck overtime for Saturday to get the parts deburred. Unfortunately even the finest files we had on hand were too rough for the material. So I went to my purse and got my diamond nail file. Worked like a charm. (Boss said he never thought he’d have to buy out a beauty supply shop to get a job done!).
Needless to say, a diamond nail file was one of my first additions to my clay working tools.
great tip! hugs, d
A great way to quickly build a collection of small canes, is when you are trimming the sides off of a skinner blend sheet to make it even, don’t throw the trimming in the scrap pile. Roll in into a jelly roll with a thin sheet of black. You’ll have a bunch of little half inch canes before you know it. Then you can reduce them into itty bitty canes. That’s what I do anyway. ❤️
Yup! That is a great way! Tanyaaa!
Love this contemporary take on Millefiori! the mix of canes is gorgeous!!!
thank you, lynn! hugs, d
I like the way you made the frame.
Every time I see your art I tell my self this is the best then I see the best best
Thank you, another great class.
You're very welcome, Mary!
I’m always fascinated by your level of skill. Very inspirational. Thanks.
My pleasure! hugs, d
These are absolutely beautiful!!!
Eye catching and then, on a closer look, so beautiful.
I really appreciate how flexible this idea is. I can see Christmas candies in a five-petaled flower
oh, yes, it really is and it's a simple technique, too! hugs, d
What a great video!!!! I absolutely love it!!! Thanks!!
You are so welcome! hugs, d
Those are so elegant yet quirky. Perfect 👌🏼
As always, a wonderful tutorial! Thank you!
thank you, melody! i do think these are fun and versatile. hugs, d
Wonderful, enjoyed this tutorial very much today. Thank you x
you're so welcome! hugs, d
Ohmygod I love these! Going to start with a load of leaf templates, tis’ the season❤
absolutely, make lots of templates! they're so handy. hugs, d
Ooo my God, these are sparkly, i love them soo much 🥰😍🤩
and they're fun to make, too! i enjoyed these. hugs, d
I am so excited about these pins! Can't wait to make these for gifts. They are cute, cute, cute.
excellent, judy! hugs, d
thanks Donna great video i learnt a lot today thankyou for sharing!🌺
my pleasure, maggie! hugs, d
🎉 I just found your site. I 💝 your work! Very impressed 👏 😊
Great class. As always ❤😊, they all look so pretty 😍 💕, thank you 😊.
Thank you! 😊 hugs, d
Quelles belles pièces 👌
Je suis toujours aussi admirative devant votre imagination, votre créativité 😍👏
Rather than looking like ‘merry Christmas’ l think that pin looks like ‘happy olive day!’
Me too…martini love 🍸
lol, i like that! yes! hugs, d
Fabulous Donna🤗🙌🏻 such a wonderful tutorial.. ps I have all of your books - you are permanently on my book shelf🥰 Thank you for many years of polymer pleasure!!😂👌🏻❤️
thank you! hugs, d
I love these.
Simply beautiful. ❤️
thank you, tanya! hugs, d
I love your tutorials ❤
thank you so much! cheers, d
Donna, thanks so much for sharing your gift with us! 🤗You make claywork seem so doable & your end product is so appealing. ❤ Do you seal your finished pin? and When do you add your initials cane to the back?
WOW, I LOVE THIS! ❤. 40:59 yep I’m definitely gonna try this!
how nice!
Thank you! Cheers! hugs, d
Beautiful!
thank you! big hugs, d
My dog heard you talking to Lou. Thanks for the video
There’s farmer kitty now.
Super nice Donna!
hi john! thanks, kid. hugs, d
I love it!
thank you, zenobia! hugs, d
This is awesome! Great timing. I have been sorting through my canes and wondering how did I get so many? and how do I use them up? Thanks Donna!
you're welcome, sheryl! this is a great use for those canes. hugs, d
Absolutely beautiful Donna! Really loved this. Can I ask you how long you feel canes/clay remain viable in okay conditions - I have canes from four or five years ago and loads of new clay blocks just sitting around. I was a dedicated polymer clayer until a couple of years ago then I got a general crafting bug and I've started watercolor, mixed media, bead weaving, jewelry making (I have a full time job so its a challenge fitting it all in !!! 😊). I watch all your tutorials - they are all jammed packed with ideas and techniques and super-helpful tips and your end result is always so high quality and a step above. I still do some polymer clay (when you inspire me!) but I am super anxious that my clay stash will become unusable before I get a chance to use it so can you give me some reassurance that it will be stable for a few years (I hope to start working part-time in the near future and will be able to dedicate more time to all my crafting passions!!) . Thank you for your wonderful instructive and down-to-earth tutorials - they are the best in my opinion xxx
gorgeous... my aesthetic...
my pleasure! hugs, d
Love love lovw
thanks you, robbie! hugs, d
Hi, thanks for the video. Concern: foam rubber can be quite dangerous to put in the oven?? The fact that it's breaking down means that elements are leaching out of the foam rubber and could be toxic to breathe/be near. Might want to look into that!
Curious where the plastic box that stores the canes comes from?
Just fabulous! How long was each stage of the baking process?
I’ve seen little tiny sanding sticks from I think it was as maryjoy but the have a foam type stuff inside it
Hi Sharon, sounds like that'd work! hugs, d
I love this... on what else could we cure the leaf if we don´t have foam rubber?
you can cure on a tile if there is no finding. if you have a finding like the tie tac, you can take cardboard, punch a hole in it and rest it on something in the oven. make sense? big hugs, d
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hi joyce! hugs, d