Conditioning Polymer Clay Quickly - some tips

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Conditioning Polymer Clay is a vital part of the process, and in this video I give you some tips I have learnt over the years on how to speed this up. I have 3 main tips, cut thinner slices, use a thinner setting on your pasta machine, and fold side to middle. To see what I mean, and how to use this to condition really crumbly clay, within a few minutes, just watch the video.
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@daynawithawhy 4 года назад

I'm brand new to polymer clay. Brand new. I've spent the last 2 weeks watching videos as my Amazon orders rolled in, trying to psych myself up for my new projects. I must have watched dozens and dozens, if not hundreds of videos, and this video is the very best, most informative, absolutely thorough and completely relevant video I have watched. Every word is important and there's nothing in this video that's irrelevant, impractical or useless. Everything you say and demonstrate has practical and useful applications and your approach is straightforward and helpful. Thank you, you've helped me immensely, and because of this video, I found that courage. I'm off to condition and fold xo

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

Oh that's brilliant, thanks so much for telling me Dayna, and have great fun with your clay, I am sure you will never stop once you have started :)

@daynawithawhy 4 года назад

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals You're most welcome, but any gratitude should come from me. My first lot is baking as we speak. I'm making talavera and delft tiles for jewellery, in miniature of course. Any tips for painting and sealing?

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

@@daynawithawhy Thank you :) My tip would be go to The Blue Bottle Tree and look under her articles. She has covered both of these topics in depth and all of us use Ginger's site for reference for any technical clay issues :) Good luck and have fun :) thebluebottletree.com/category/articles/

@daynawithawhy 4 года назад

@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals thank you. Yes, I've been reading those. I find them thorough but broad-spectrum. I'm looking for specifics and while I have most of what I need, there are still some holes. That's not an entirely bad thing, it's just an opportunity for trial and error. Another aspect of your videos that I find superior is the visual. It's one thing to read "cut off a piece of your block and then cut it into little pieces" and something else entirely to get the visual and complimentary verbal details and directions

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

@@daynawithawhy Thanks so much Dayna :) Yes experimenting is half the fun :)

@batya7 5 лет назад

This should be #1 video to watch for anyone starting polymer clay crafting. Thank you for excellent content.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

thank you so much :)

@sharoncochran8508 5 лет назад

I'm new to polymer clay and have been feeling defeated. I now realize that I've not been conditioning the clay properly. Thank you! P.S. Your voice is quite lovely!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

I'm glad it was helpful, thanks so much Sharon :)

@alikim69 3 года назад

Really informative , Thankyou, and nice to have a soft British accent doing a video

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful, thanks so much :)

@melodymoore2082 Месяц назад

I know this is probably an old video but I am SO grateful to see how to condition clay. I have new slabs of translucent clay that is so crumbly I've had great difficulty using it & wondered if it is old, even though I've only just bought it. I'll be using this every time I use my clay so thank you very much for this tutorial. I'm very grateful. Melody M, Sydney Australia

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Месяц назад

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you Melody 🙂

@melodymoore2082 Месяц назад

Thank you so much Fiona. I appreciate your replies & will certainly follow your posts

@MsTurtlelover123 2 месяца назад

your voice is quite soothing and this video was very helpful thank you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 месяца назад

So glad it was helpful, thank you 🙂

@lynnebindeman9437 Год назад

Thanks Fiona, i have seen this also by you, but its always good to watch again!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Год назад

Thakns so much Lynne 🙂

@llevin5151 3 года назад

Revolutionary! Thanks for the hot tip...I've been struggling unnecessarily.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

I'm so gla dot was helpful, thank you :)

@lindabryant4292 2 года назад

I received an entire pack of metallic clays that came to me impossible to condition, at least so I thought. I am now very glad I did not throw it away. I will definitely try this. Thank you .

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

It really does work, but only condition as you want to use it, or if may fall back into being crumbly again after a short while :)

@dunephase 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for making this thorough video! I hadn't realized that old clay could be salvaged this way. I also appreciate the tips for conditioning clay with arthritis.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 9 месяцев назад

I am so glad it was useful, and thanks so much for your comment, I really appreciate it 🙂

@LtRee96se Год назад

thank you for this one. I am making the ornaments and was having trouble. I figured that if I watch this, less trouble. I was right. You are awesome!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Год назад

I am so glad it was helpful 🙂

@ruthmills2292 Год назад

Thank you, Fiona, for showing these methods for softening clay! When I started buying clay, I bought many off of eBay and found them to be old and hard to work with. Now, thanks to you, I might be able to use them! You are a great teacher and artist, and I feel honored to be one of your "students".🌺

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Год назад

awww bless you, thanks so much Ruth 🙂

@sungarcia421 4 месяца назад

Thank you for this! I'm new to polymer clay and couldn't figure out how to properly condition it. Very informative!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 месяца назад

So glad it was useful, thanks so much :)

@marylamm4254 3 года назад

I'm so glad that I watch this. I like that you showed me how to get straight edges. So simple. Thank you. I love your voice, I watch all of your tutorials.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

So glad it was helpful, thanks so much Mary :)

@skullsarecute 3 месяца назад

Absolutely fantastic. Huge improvement over my way lol

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 месяца назад

Brilliant, so glad it was useful 🙂

@knight671 3 года назад

Your voice is absolutely lovely. Thank you for the tutorial!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@thepimpsgirlfriend 2 года назад

Extremely useful information. I cannot wait to try this method. Thank you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I am glad it was helpful, thank you :)

@erikap8854 2 года назад

😢😮 this was like Christmas day 😂... ive enjoyed watching this tutorial. like someone else said this should be the very 1st video for new clay working students. im excited to use this. Thank you

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I am so glad it was helpful, thanks so much :)

@darlingmeri 3 года назад

It’s a lifesaver for me! It is always a big struggle for me to condition old, hard polymerClay. I have tried adding baby oil, clay conditioner whatsoever and it is still pain to work things out. I never thought conditioning clay would be as easy as the way you show us! Thank you so much for sharing this tips with us Fiona! This is a very generous and helpful video!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

I am so glad it was of help, thank you so much :)

@judeangione3732 Год назад

Perfect timing for me to find this video. I've just acquired a large amount of slightly old clay and a smaller amount of really old clay. I didn't know if the really old clay was worth bothering with but clearly it is. Also, I don't think I run my clay through as many times as you do. I'm gonna add a few reps to the sequence. Thanks.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Год назад

I'm glad it was helpful, thanks so much Jude 🙂

@donnaturner7840 3 года назад

Great advice thank you, you have a really relaxing voice xxx

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@hollytucker3332 3 года назад

The wisdom you share is worth it's weight in diamonds! Thank you thank you thank you 💜

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thank you so much Holly :)

@appleoneill5135 11 месяцев назад

This is the best information I have found. Great tutorial, thank you so much for sharing your tips x

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 11 месяцев назад

I'm glad it was useful, thanks so much :)

@pattim1283 3 года назад

I'm new to working with polymer clay and have been watching so many videos on the best way to condition the clay. You video is by far the best video I've watched. Thank you for explaining which thinkness to use on the pasta machine as well as your folding technique. You also are the first to suggest cutting thin slices which makes so much sense. Thank you for helping someone new get started!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you Patti :)

@tonycollins9874 Год назад

I started watching one of your videos on making a tiered trinket box. That one got me very interested in what you were doing. So I watched more of your work the more I watched the more I started thinking maybe this is something for me have a go. I really wanted to start from the beginning to fully understand where to start. This has been so helpful for me to start this journey. I have watch how meticulous you do everything and listened to how you explain what your doing and why. Don't think I have ever watched someone doing a video that does it so well. Your voice is so sweet it makes me want to see all your work and videos. Thank you so much for your help now i will start getting my materials and clay ordered.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Год назад

I am so pleased the videos have been helpful. I love working with polymer clay and hope you do too once you get started. Just relax with it, have fun, and enjoy your polymer clay journey. 🙂

@Julzzzsatx 5 месяцев назад

Great demo, Fiona

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful, thanks so much 🙂

@chris_blue8519 4 года назад

Thanks Fiona! After this lesson I solved the problem of hard clay. Your lessons are wonderful! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

So glad it was of help, thanks Chris :)

@ManOfSdeel Год назад

Answered all my questions and more!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Год назад

Brilliant, thanks so much 🙂

@lornapayne2805 3 года назад

Absolutely brilliant. I've watched lots of tutorials on this subject - this was the most comprehensive. Thank you.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thank you so much Lorna :)

@sandraburmester3950 2 года назад

Thank you, Thank you so very much. I just recently thought I would try working with polymer clay again. What I have is about 8 years old. I am going to try this method to condition my clay. Thank you again for sharing.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I am so glad it was useful :)

@glendacrosbywilkins4246 3 года назад

I am new to all of this....But I LOVE your videos.....You explain all of it so nicely...Thank You so much..... Wishing you well & stay safe...

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thanks so much Glenda, and I wish you the same ;)

@nunawatson4307 2 года назад

Awesome Fiona, thank you for sharing.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

Thanks so much Nuna :)

@trevgoodwin7900 3 года назад

Thanks Fiona, really informative,

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

thanks so much Trev :)

@badnewsfairy1 4 года назад

Im waiting on my pasta machine to arrive and I'm so excited. Really glad I found this video! thank you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

You are welcome, thank you Emoliee :)

@barbaradiasbatista2009 2 года назад

This was so helpful! I have a pasta machine but all my clay is rather old and I could not condition it. Now I know why! Thank you

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

So glad it was helpful :)

@yolandairizarry5602 3 года назад

Thank you. Just got the same pasta machine. Your introduction are in front of me. This is great. You are soft spoken which is great and easy to understand. Your my miracle for this beginner. Hopefully I’ll find more of your videos.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

I am so happy you are enjoying working with polymer clay, have fun :)

@marlenomahony8649 6 лет назад

Brilliant tips Fiona, thank you so much.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Thank you Marlen :)

@Khurricane9 2 года назад

I’m about to start playing with polymer clay and with the shortage I was able to find a good deal on some fimo professional but was scared to try it being so new to this because it can be hard to condition and I am sooooo happy I saw your video because you made this seem so easy to do compared to what I’ve heard. Thank you for creating this wonderful content and helping us!!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I am so glad it was helpful. Yes I had some very hard old Professional I needed to use the other day, but I cut it thin, put it through a thin setting and within a couple of minutes it was back to working condition. The good thing with Professional is that once you have it conditioned it is a really nice clay to work with. Have fun and enjoy your clay experience :)

@design321 3 года назад

Excellent video! So many good tips. Thank you for sharing with us.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thank you so much :)

@dianadevlin3717 3 года назад

Gosh that's so helpful, thanks!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

I'm so pleased, thank you Diana :)

@surrayahsjewels 3 года назад

Wow...it really does work!!! Thanks!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

It really does ;) Thanks Elaine :)

@GB58able 6 лет назад

Excellent video, information much needed! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Thank you Gloria :)

@valerielevitt3016 3 года назад

I watched this yesterday and tried it today, thank you so much for passing on this information, it certainly works especially with old polymer clay.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Wonderful, thanks so much Valerie :)

@lisabreton6060 3 года назад

Fabulous tips! Thank you!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thanks so much Lisa :)

@hanpeter2000 3 года назад

This was an incredible tutorial! Thank you for sharing and inspiring us to create well!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

thank you so much :)

@yelloworangered 3 года назад

These are such excellent suggestions. I am so grateful that you shared them.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thank you very much :)

@umbreon127 6 лет назад

What an amazing tutorial. Very informative and well explained. Definitely in my favorites and will share around,

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Thank you so much xx

@neversurrendernevergive-up7988 5 лет назад

Awesome video, thank you.

@bluecatblu76 5 лет назад

That’s awesome! I’m just starting and this was an excellent video tutorial for me. Well explained. Thank you so much. 🌺👏🏻

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

I am so happy it was of help, have fun with your polymer clay, it is such a wonderful medium to work with :)

@lisawilder3640 2 года назад

Brilliant video. Thank you so very much!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

Glad it was useful, thanks so much Lisa :)

@melissudedemirel742 3 года назад

This is the best informative video on RU-vid I've ever seen. You literally saved my life! Can't believe your gorgeous words and informations. They are very helpful and practical. Thank you a lot

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you :)

@clk914 6 лет назад

Very, very helpful video. Thank you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Thank you :)

@anitadavidson1249 6 лет назад

Excellent demonstration, thank you so much. I have some very old clay and now feel better about tackling it! x

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Thank you Anita, definitely go and tackle that old clay, it really does work doing it this way :)

@elenanoumilelini3930 2 года назад

Thank you ! This was aAmazing tutorial 💞

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you :)

@elizdonovan5650 3 года назад

Thank you. Excellent tutorial. 🌲🌝☘️

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

thanks so much Eliz :)

@steweythecatdog 5 лет назад

Thank you for explaining all of that, I’m going to keep watching more videos before I attempt that beautiful little box.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Wonderful, thanks Carol :)

@mariannerogers8821 6 лет назад

I think this is the most helpful video re polymer clay ever!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Oh wow, thank you so much Marianne, I am so glad it was of help :)

@Nweisha 5 лет назад

Through the years, I've come across the pasta machines while shopping. I even saw one by chance when I went to a thrift shop. I didn't buy it at the time because I thought I don't really need it and besides...if I wanted pasta, I could just buy the ready made at the grocery store. Now I regret not getting one for art purposes. If I ever get a chance to see one again, at least I have some idea that I could use it for something else other than food purposes. I'm new to polymer clay art. I found it useful to make things that I would not normally find at the store.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

oh how frustrating, yes a pasta machine is invaluable at times, and you are right, it is so fun to make things with polymer clay you can't find elsewhere :)

@baybiifacebrixton 2 года назад

Thank u so much. Was trying to find a alternative to buying expensive polymer clay conditioner/softener

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

Yes this really does work, so glad it was helpful, thanks :)

@shirleyzolman5656 5 лет назад

It's been very helpful! Thank you.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Thanks Shirley :)

@dianenortness2131 5 лет назад

Brilliant! Thank you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Thank you Diane :)

@LovelyAnaB 5 лет назад

Amazing.

@paularobinson8106 2 года назад

Such a great way to do it

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

Thanks so much :)

@MHarenArt 5 лет назад

I have been using your method since I watched this video. Best thing that every happened to me!!!!! I commented before, but I will comment again. - absolutely brilliant!!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

I am so happy about that Maggie, and thank you for taking the time to comment twice, so sweet of you :)

@vivilev8031 2 года назад

Thank you! This is so helpful

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I am so glad, thank you :)

@Lyn4817 4 года назад

Thank you, you have helped me tremendously.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

that's so nice of you to say, thank you Lyn :)

@irmabresser9218 5 лет назад

Thank you Fiona. Good to know how to do this

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Thanks Irma :)

@CarissaF Год назад

Excellent video!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals Год назад

Thank you very much 🙂

@clive_maloney 11 месяцев назад

Superb video. Thank you.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 11 месяцев назад

Thank you very much Clive 🙂

@polymerclayinspired7248 6 лет назад

Great tips Fiona ❤️👍🏻

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Thanks you :)

@hans-jorgfrohlich7276 4 года назад

Very good Tutorial, thanks a lot 👍👍👍

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

Thanks so much Hans-Jorg :)

@angelamash6729 5 лет назад

THANK you so much for this.. I've had a few problems with conditioning, and you've answered my unspoken questions. I haven't been conditioning properly. So know I know how,yay! Thanks again. You have amazing videos and your a fantastic teacher! Blessings to you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

I am so happy to have been of some help, thank you Angela :)

@andreamoorhouse7455 6 лет назад

Brilliant info! enjoyed the tutorial and learnt! Thank you. One trick I use is to put a sheet of baking parchment on top of the base of the pasta machine to catch the crumbs, slide it out to gather up crumbs once the clay gets going.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Good tip Andrea, The British Polymer Clay Guild had that as a tip in their Polynews last Autumn, but it was using a used envelope instead, folded to fit inside - either way, it is a very good tip, and I probably should have remembered to use it when I was doing the video - thank you xx

@hkreations5108 5 лет назад

Your tip with the paper on the base, saved me extra work, dealing with my crumbly black clay! Thanks so much!!!

@carolrogers8346 3 года назад

So glad I found this video it it brilliant

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thanks so much Carol :)

@911HerbalinfoGoneRaw 4 года назад

OMG You saved my life!!! I have a hand and wrist condition and I learned to condition clay with my hands and when the clay is hard and crumbly, they tend to hurt. Thank you for this thorough tutorial. I definitely needed this to finish two projects I’ve been working on.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

I am so glad it has been of help Jarenice, you have made my day, thank you :)

@marystoddard9138 4 года назад

I had watched this before and forgot that the second batch you conditioned WAS hard and crumbie. Should have known you’d do the best!❤️

@brynmorgan6405 4 года назад

Thanks so much for this! Incredibly helpful and concise, will be using this method now as conditioning can become so tedious!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

So glad it was helpful Bryn :)

@dianavoermans 5 лет назад

Thank you! I am just starting with polymere clay and was wondering how to condition. The answer is already there😁💃

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

So glad it helped, thanks Diana :)

@gbmaltese 2 года назад

This is the best video I have watched, out of the dozens I have watched, in making me feel more comfortable in starting a journey into trying polymer clay. I have been a bit worried about how to condition the clay, as I have arthritis, and this is such brilliant information. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I am so glad it was helpful, I hope you have great fun making some wonderful things from polymer clay :)

@rosemorales3135 8 месяцев назад

Asking for pasta machine for Christmas 😀😀😀😀

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 8 месяцев назад

Wonderful, have fun with it 🙂

@heatherdobbs5127 4 года назад

Wow that’s amazing advice 😄🙏 I spent so long using my hands and oil, getting in a right mess!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

So glad it was of help Heather :)

@unmondemontagnes 5 лет назад

Testé aujourd'hui avec une pâte très sèche et jamais il n'a été aussi simple de récupérer un pain de polymère ! Souvent on recommence d'ajouter de la crème nivea ou un peu de fimo liquide, de l'huile d'amande douce mais le travail est fastidieux. Des grumeaux se forment et le pain ne reste pas aussi souple qu'on le voudrait. Un grand merci pour cette technique, c'est simplement très facile pour un résultat magique ! :)

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Je suis tellement heureux que cela a fonctionné pour vous aussi. Merci beaucoup pour votre aimables commentaires :)

@chrisvicente6291 4 года назад

Excellent video

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

thank you Chris :)

@bonniefaltz9505 5 лет назад

Love how you recondition hard clay. I always find this challenging, attempting to roll it physically while adding Sculpey Diluent. Messy and hard on the hands. Even attempting with the diluent and pasta machine. Wonderful how it reconditions just using the pasta machine. Thank you for this valuable information.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Thank you Bonnie, I have been using this techniques for years now, and it just works, I hope it does for you too :)

@debbeechy 6 лет назад

wow I wish I had seen this video a few months ago ha. But I'm so glad to have found your channel. Thanks so much for posting this.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Thank you :)

@kimberlyleon2147 3 года назад

Great tutorial. 🥰🙏🏻😍

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thanks so much :)

@jennvelope1 4 года назад

Thanks so much for the information. I have some old clay that I wasn’t sure would still be workable after all this time. But I added some clay softener and stuck with it and made a project with it. Took some time but I’m glad I was persistent.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful, thanks Jennvelope :)

@heatherlady9964 5 лет назад

I'm not longer angry about hard and old clay! Thank you very much 🤩🙋‍♀️🐶

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

that makes me so happy, thank you Heather :)

@Centralia62801 4 года назад

Great tutorial. If anyone has a short attention span, may I suggest speeding up the playback? I put mine on 1.50 and it worked for me.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

ha ha, love it, thanks Lisa :)

@helenmears6178 3 года назад

I'm very new to polymer clay and I'm so thankful I found you. It's like learning from a good friend. I imagine you're very patient !! Thank you x

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

Thanks so much Helen :)

@COLCI2009 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques! Conditioning clay has been a struggle because of carpal tunnel and weak hands! This video is a game changer me!😉❤️💛🧡💜💙💚

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Oh I am so pleased, yes, anything that saves your hands and wrists is definitely a boon, Thank you :)

@BlondieSaidWhat 5 лет назад

I haven't worked with the clay yet but want to start. Thank you so much for posting this... I will be buying a pasta machine....

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 5 лет назад

Thanks Tammy :)

@claygirl6133 6 лет назад

Great video on conditioning the clay, especially old clay, thank you!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

Thanks Monica :)

@claygirl6133 6 лет назад

Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Hi, I conditioned my dry clay as you showed and it worked great, didn’t spend as much time on it as I did previously, thank you!!!

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 6 лет назад

so glad it worked for you, it always has for me :)

@shaimaamakhlouf5370 3 года назад

I've been struggling with hard polymer clay for some time now & i thought it cannot be used if it is too old & crumbly. Thanks to you i'll not through it away & i'll continue working with it. Thanks a lot it was very informative & really helpful.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 3 года назад

I am so glad it was helpful, thank you :)

@Madraskarri 2 года назад

Oh this is absolutely brilliant! I’ve been struggling to get the conditioning bit right since months now! This video came as recommendation from a friend /fellow artist and I can’t thank her enough to recommend your video and all thanks to you for creating such insightful videos 😇 lots of love to you from India :)

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 2 года назад

I am so glad it was helpful, have fun and thanks so much for the comment :)

@stonejm9 4 года назад

I will adopt your method of folding. For dry clay, I would have used the sheet of soft white clay you first conditioned and added thin slices of the dry cracked clay to that, a few pieces at a time. If I don't have any soft clay of the same color to add dry cracked clay, then I use a bit of pearl clay to start with or transluscent clay that I condition and warm up.

@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals 4 года назад

Thanks Jill :)