Vancouver’s Joan Tayler has made polymer whistles for years. This leaf shape is a new design. Look at all the others on her Etsy shop.
Don’t you think it’s time for Joan to write a whistle tutorial? I sure would like a lesson…and I’d pay good money to avoid the problems that she’s already worked through. If you feel the same, leave a comment and maybe Joan will take the hint.
Sue Castle ,
I’d LOVE a tutorial on how to make the whistles. I’ve researched on-line and tried time and time again to make my own and can’t get them to work for anything, LOL. Hopefully she’ll write a tutorial. Smiles, Sue C
Sylvia Valentine ,
Second that! All different sizes, strung together, for a necklace you can play a tune on. I’d pay real money for that.
Sydney ,
Third that! I’ve always wanted to do whistles and would love a tutorial. Please!
Karan ,
Yes, Yes, Yes!!!! What a cool idea .. and something appreciative moms, who are looking at jewelry, can actually purchase for their little ones .. while they continue to look!! : )
suzanne ,
i’ll fourth that. it would be cool to be able to have a few beautiful whistles around my neck. maybe my cat would listen 🙂
Dorothy Siemens ,
I agree – I’ve wanted to do whistles too and my attempts have been failures. A tutorial would be wonderful!
Patricia ,
Yes a whistle tutorial would be Amesome. I would definitely pay for one.
Deborah M. ,
A whistle tutorial would be great! I lost a great deal of time on her blog 🙂 Beautiful work.
Jane ,
Yes – would be great! I too would be happy to pay for instruction on making whistles.
Kathy ,
I, also, would love a tutorial. I have tried whistles with clay with very little, inconsistent success. Perhaps I would be more successful with polymer!
Marsha Markle ,
I’d love to learn how to create a whistle with polymer! Please offer us a tutorial.
Deborah Groom ,
Joan Tayler’s whistles are a real treasure. Her claying abilities are some of the finest in Canada. I really love her Japanese inspired fish and her ravens are just beautiful. What amazes me is the fine detail in her canes and small sculptures like her zipper pulls. I am a huge fan of her work and am thrilled to see her featured here. Thanks so much Cynthia.
Karen N. from MN ,
Yes and yes would love to see a tutorial on this.
Chris ,
Yes yes I would love it too. I have begun working on a line of polymer pendants that double as playthings – a whistle would fit right in.
Zuda Gay Pease ,
These are beautiful! I want to hear them. 🙂
nanetta ,
These are lovely, but polymer clay is not appropriate for anything that touches the mouth. It is not recommended for food usage and is not safe to be used in this way, particularly for children.
carissa ,
I am here today to officialy request a ‘Toot-torial’ if you would be so kind! I would love to learn this technique!
Sarah ,
Surely if you sealed the clay with a varnish that was safe, it would be alright to blow on the whistle. You still might not want them in the hands of children since they tend to chew on things. They are very beautiful.
Evelien ,
Whistle, wistle, wistle oh whistle… please!
jan montarai ,
There beautiful Joan.
pahleeze make a tutorial!
I would love to have something
To apply my work to other than the usual.
jan montarai ,
Water we drink everyday goes through PVC pipes especially at resturants
I think an occasional root is not going to shorten a lifespan more than a quick whistle.
I’m more afraid of my old metal tooth fillings
jan montarai ,
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jan montarai ,
Water we drink everyday goes through PVC pipes especially at resturants
I think an occasional toot is not going to shorten a lifespan more than a quick whistle.
I’m more afraid of my old metal tooth fillings
Kit Lockwood ,
A whistle tutorial would be great, and these are particularly attractive in shape and design.
Ann Howard ,
Oooh, a whistle tutorial would be a very good thing! Please!
Luann Udell ,
I just bought a whistle! The owl one…. couldn’t stop looking at it.
Peggy Barnes ,
And yes I am another big fan and would love to see this as a tutorial. I would pay oooodles to have this tutorial. Love it and all of your artistic creations. Please Please Please I would be at the front of the line for this tutorial.
Dolly Madison Designs ,
I second the motion for the tutorial! What a clever idea! I wonder…..would it be possible to make a flute out of polymer clay? Wouldn’t that be something! 😀 Please post a tutorial for the whistle, oh do!
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Mel McG ,
A whistle tute sounds brilliant!!
Janice SEars ,
I’d love, love, love a whistle tutorial!
Sandra D. ,
Yes I will pay also for a tutorial.
c holm ,
Whistles are not that hard.
Lots of good you tube sites on how to make wooden whistles using a twig and pocket knife.These principles can be adapted to polymer.The whistles can be fully finished and tested before putting into them into a desirable shape. Not much can go wrong. Placing the reed takes a little practice.
Anna Winter ,
A tutorial for the whistles would be wonderful! They are wonderful.
Daniel Ramming ,
I have been making clay whistles with my high school classes for several years. I switched from stoneware to polymer because 1. polymer clay doesn’t shrink like earthen ware and other clays. 2. It allows me to put later additions and rebake. 3. Timing/drying out is not a problem. The drawbacks are 1. possible toxicity, which I’m not concerned about if one is making an occasional whistle. 2. Cost of clay which is more of a problem in a classroom setting. I mention this also because my solution helped with other design issues. We always make the whistle out of bulk clay (Sculpey makes a giant box of white) when it is on sale or I have a coupon. Then we cover it with the colors, textures, etc we want. It is much easier with a sturdy base of a baked whistle.
rosie ,
I need whistle tutorial ……I humbly request your wisdom and instruction……..Please!
Christy Braun ,
I need this titorial to make whistles for all the grand kids and.of course me