They are not when I'm working as normal, 🤣😅 but I try and keep them at least a little bit cleaner when I am filming - I don't always succeed, but I try 😉🙂
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginalswe'll, that's good to hear. BTW I love all your videos, esp that you give the color recipes in grams. Despite being American, I find grams much easier to use in small amounts.
I've been beading for about 9 years. I especially love looming. By running across my clay during this terrible coronavirus, it's like a wonderful blessing in disguise. And by running into you and one other artist, I am enjoying this self quarantine. 🤣 I love how you put these canes together Fiona. At first I didn't understand the smaller pieces on the back, but then I realized you were making bales for the pendants. Fabulous work in a relaxing, enjoyable way. Thanks so much. I hope you are staying safe. I live in Las Vegas and it's really creepy to see The Strip closed down. With cooperation and kindness I know we'll get through this. Take care and keep on rolling that clay.😆
Thanks so much Rhonda, I am so glad you are enjoying your clay :) yes, it is so weird what is happening in the world at the moment, but hopefully TH-cam will have lots of ideas for people during self isolation. We are all okay here for now, you take care of yourself too :)
Wow! I think everyone else has said it all, lovely to watch your tutorials, I particularly like the fact that you told us how much clay you used and that you only used a small amount. As I am new to polymer clay and deciding what to do first, with the small amount of clay I have on hand is proving difficult. Thank you for sharing your skill and time Fiona.
What a perfect cane!! I love your eye for colors! I know, i already told you that...but your color combos are always amazing!! Thank you, Fiona! I wish you a great weekend!
Yay! I just completed my first kaleidoscope cane by following this video! Henceforth, I shall be addressed as Miss Cane, thank yew veddy much! You're the best, Fiona!
always loved this cane, but havent had the confidence to do it....until now. THANKYOu once again Fiona!! this is wonderful fun. I've thrown some glow in the dark to mix things up a little, hope it turns out as nice as yours! :)
They are just lovely. I'm actually amazed that something so pretty can be made with just those simple skinner blends. I'm very new to polymer clay, but I really feel I could accomplish this technique. Thank you for the inspiration.
Fiona, this tutorial is brilliant for both Skinner blends and canes. I will be sharing it to all my, new to polymer clay, friends. Your teaching methods and explanations are wonderfully clear and practical. Thank you lots for graciously sharing your talents.
Great video, easy to follow and I like how you take the time to show different ways to do the same cane to get different results. Also mixing for a perfect matched back I will use in many of my projects. Can't wait to try this cane. Thank you :)
Hello Fiona, i just came across your channel, so happy I did. I have been interested making in polymer clay. I absolutely love your channel your a great teacher. Thank you. Rosebud🥀New Robbie.
Love this cane! Polymer clay so pliable and much fun to work with. Can't wait to try this and thank you for sharing with your wonderfully soothing voice.
thank you for uploading this tutorial Ma'am.......it was a good idea and also you explained the process well so it was easy for me to follow...... especially how to keep the edges sharp and how to avoid wasting too much clay while doing any cane
Thank you for the lesson. I appreciate how relaxed your method was. It really made me feel like I could successfully make the beautiful cane. As others have said, you have a wonderful voice and cadence.
Love this ..I went right to making these .. as always you make it so easy to just do it..Thank you for sharing . Much love ..happy crafting! Artful Hugs.
I do not know your language and the translation interferes, but everything is chewed showed by hands! delight and admiration !!! thank you very much !!! for your generosity
Thank you Tamara. Soon TH-cam will add the 'cc' at the bottom of the video (this normally takes a few hours) and then you can add subtitles, and say which language you would like them in. That may help. I am glad you were able to follow the tutorial by watching my hands. :)
Love your work. I know I am pretty late with getting into this clay thing... Just wondering what brand clay you are using it looks harder than the one im using, which seems to sit better.
Thanks so much Tracey, I always mention and write which clay I am using when I go through the amounts at the start of the video - 2.50 minutes in this one ;) I am using FIMO Soft here :) Have fun with the clay :)
I want to share about cutting slices. There are many opportunities to practice slicing clay. Everytime before you do anything with a piece of clay just practice a few times. You can practice before you run scrape back through the clay machine when you need to make it back into sheets. I did this and it took a little while but it helped. I still practice before I cut a cane I have been working all day.
Thanks Dianna, yes I get asked that a lot :) Here is my general reply, I hope it helps :) The pasta machine I use is an Atlas machine, at home I use the 180 (a wider machine) and when travelling or on workshops, I use the 150. I have always used the Atlas machines and I find them very good for Polymer Clay. However, there are other very good makes, such as the Imperia machines, and of course those made specifically for use with Polymer Clay. Ginger Davis Allman, from The Blue Bottle Tree has a number of articles on Pasta Machines - thebluebottletree.com/?s=pasta+machines which may prove helpful in choosing a machine. Here is a link to an Atlas machine, (for reference only, as obviously there are many other places both online, and in stores where they can be found), and it is worth searching around till you can find a good deal on one. I hope that is of some help. www.amazon.com/Marcato-8320-Machine-Cutter-Instructions/dp/B0009U5OSO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BPH5K7P26RQT&keywords=atlas+pasta+machine&qid=1556786279&s=gateway&sprefix=atlas+pasta+machine%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-3
I love your your tutorial it is beautiful and very well done. I have a question for you how, how can you keep your The shine in the colour of your jewelry, to keep the original clay colours, during the baking or after,
the clay should maintain its colour during baking. I do always 'tent' my pieces in foil just in case the oven spikes in temperature while I am baking. Afterwards, I will normally sand and buff to get a good shine which will then last for a long time. It can always be re-buffed if the shine goes off slightly. I hope that helps? :)
Yes and no ;) I have some and when I use them they are great, and I would, and do recommend them to anyone who wants to use them :) I have also used them in a couple of my videos. However, I use a lots of scrap clay, and despite having a huge box of it, am very lazy, and would rather use fresh scrap clay than have to condition older scrap clay. I work on the basis that the distorted ends will provide enough scrap clay for me to use under the veneer. I hope that helps? thanks Mary :)
Hello!! i love love love your videos and was so inspired that i went out and bought a ton of clay! I accidentally bought sculpy 3 instead of primo though and since i can’t return it I was wondering if you have any tips for working with softer clay? Thank you!
Thanks so much Maya. A really soft clay is more difficult to cane with, as the clay 'squidges' more easily under your fingers. However, it can still be done. But you need to make sure you do not overwork it, keep your hands (with their heat) off it as much as possible, and when you press down, do so with a light and gentle touch. You can also, every so often, if the clay is getting very soft and out of shape, cover it in something and pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes or so, (obviously keep it away from other food stuff) this should cool it down and make it less soft. Other than that, it is of course wonderful clay for sculpting with, and if you find it too soft to cane with, simply use it to create the underneath of beads and other pieces, that you can then cover with a firmer brand of clay. I hope that helps a bit, and please don't get put off having a go if this clay proves too difficult to create what you are hoping. It will not be you, just that some clays are better than others at particular methods of polymer clay creativity. :)
Thank you for your videos. I am a beginner and am having trouble with distortion. Could my hands be to hot for the type of clay I am using (Sculpey III) any suggestions.
Thanks Elizabeth. You could be right about the clay Sculpey 111 may be a little too soft if you are new to the technique. However, if you are a patient soul, you can always do a little of the technique, then wrap your cane up, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes, do the next bit, then back in the fridge etc? I know, not the best solution!! Even the softer clays can be caned with, but they are harder to maintain pattern in - as you are finding out. If you are happy to continue with the clay you have, my only advice would be to press in gently, not over condition the clay to start with, make sure you are working on a cool surface, and persevere. The more you get used to working with your brand of clay, the better you will get - the old adage really is true, practice makes perfect!! I hope that has been of at least a little help? :)
Bonjour Fiona, milles mercis pour tes vidéos et ta générosité , ton travail vraiment superbe et merci infiniment pour m'avoir expliqué ( sur Instagram) comment pouvoir lire les sous-titres en Français +++++
Vous êtes les bienvenus, cela semble bien fonctionner, bien que cela puisse prendre un certain temps après le téléchargement d’une nouvelle vidéo pour qu’elle commence à fonctionner. Amusez-vous, et merci de m’avoir fait savoir que vous pouvez maintenant obtenir les sous-titres :)
Hello fiona ! I tried your tutorial but i didnt succed ! But i beleive to know why... so i want to show my tutorial i made about yours. I ll make publicity for you i ll speak about you. It is possible? Are you ok about this idea ? I ll make a.screeshot of the result of your tutorial... i m waiting about you. Thanks
Hi, thank for your question. I have seen your beginning video, asking for questions, and the cane you show looks fine to me? Can you tell me why you think you didn't succeed? I am not sure what you mean to show in your tutorial? Are you planning to show how to create this actual cane? In which case, no, it honestly wouldn't be okay with me, as I do these videos for free, but of course I earn a little bit when people watch my video. I am more than okay with people using, making and selling items using my designs, but actually teaching the whole technique in a way that earns them money while taking possible viewers away from me I do have difficulty with? If your video doesn't show how to make this whole cane, but only suggests an improvement you have added, then that could be okay? Is it possible for me to see it so I can judge fairly for you? I appreciate your thoughts about sending people to see my video, but if you are showing the technique in full, then anyone who watches yours will not need to see mine - does that make sense? You can always message me through my Facebook page, so we can discuss this privately if you would prefer? I am very supportive of other clay artists, but of course need to earn a small living myself too, I hope you understand? Thank you
love watching beautiful work
Thanks so much Kathy :)
I enjoyed the depth of instruction in the process of developing the design(s)! Very helpful and I'm excited to start!
Thank you so much Violet, have fun and enjoy :)
I don't understand how your hands and nails are always so clean. My hands look like I've dipped them in paint. 🤣
They are not when I'm working as normal, 🤣😅 but I try and keep them at least a little bit cleaner when I am filming - I don't always succeed, but I try 😉🙂
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginalswe'll, that's good to hear. BTW I love all your videos, esp that you give the color recipes in grams. Despite being American, I find grams much easier to use in small amounts.
I've been beading for about 9 years. I especially love looming. By running across my clay during this terrible coronavirus, it's like a wonderful blessing in disguise. And by running into you and one other artist, I am enjoying this self quarantine. 🤣 I love how you put these canes together Fiona. At first I didn't understand the smaller pieces on the back, but then I realized you were making bales for the pendants. Fabulous work in a relaxing, enjoyable way. Thanks so much. I hope you are staying safe. I live in Las Vegas and it's really creepy to see The Strip closed down. With cooperation and kindness I know we'll get through this. Take care and keep on rolling that clay.😆
Thanks so much Rhonda, I am so glad you are enjoying your clay :) yes, it is so weird what is happening in the world at the moment, but hopefully TH-cam will have lots of ideas for people during self isolation. We are all okay here for now, you take care of yourself too :)
I wish there was a star rating. I have worked with Fimo and polymere clays for years and I would give you a 10. Beautiful
At last, someone who can teach her skill in a soft mellow voice. Beautiful work and instructions are great. Thank you so much.
Love your tutorials
thank you so much :)
I love watching your videos, just starting to attempt canes. I could listen to your relaxing voice for hours.
Thanks so much Pam :)
Wow! I think everyone else has said it all, lovely to watch your tutorials, I particularly like the fact that you told us how much clay you used and that you only used a small amount. As I am new to polymer clay and deciding what to do first, with the small amount of clay I have on hand is proving difficult. Thank you for sharing your skill and time Fiona.
You are very welcome, thank you Deana :)
You really are brilliant and so so precise and clean in your work. Bravissimo.
Thanks so much Laura :)
beautiful
Thank you so much :)
What a perfect cane!! I love your eye for colors! I know, i already told you that...but your color combos are always amazing!! Thank you, Fiona! I wish you a great weekend!
Thanks so much Cindy, you too, have a great weekend :)
Yay! I just completed my first kaleidoscope cane by following this video! Henceforth, I shall be addressed as Miss Cane, thank yew veddy much! You're the best, Fiona!
Oh wow, that makes me so happy to hear, thank you so much for letting me know, yay happy dance :)
So interesting to watch you reading your art work. Thank you for sharing
Thanks Lilette :)
Love you r videos...Thanks☺️
Thank you so much :)
always loved this cane, but havent had the confidence to do it....until now. THANKYOu once again Fiona!! this is wonderful fun. I've thrown some glow in the dark to mix things up a little, hope it turns out as nice as yours! :)
Brilliant, that sounds fab, I am sure it will look amazing :)
They are just lovely. I'm actually amazed that something so pretty can be made with just those simple skinner blends. I'm very new to polymer clay, but I really feel I could accomplish this technique. Thank you for the inspiration.
You are very welcome, and yes I love the fact that 2 simple logs of colour can end up quite complex. Thanks Cherry :)
Oh myyyyyyyyyyyy I love the "flower" at 26:11 ... gorgeous ! Thanks, as always, for sharing !
You are welcome, thank you so much for taking the time to add a comment :)
Fiona, this tutorial is brilliant for both Skinner blends and canes. I will be sharing it to all my, new to polymer clay, friends. Your teaching methods and explanations are wonderfully clear and practical. Thank you lots for graciously sharing your talents.
Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it :)
Great video, easy to follow and I like how you take the time to show different ways to do the same cane to get different results. Also mixing for a perfect matched back I will use in many of my projects. Can't wait to try this cane. Thank you :)
Thank you Theresa :)
Thanks for another great video Fiona.
Thanks Deb :)
That's so beautiful! Thank you once again, Fiona. Your videos are so clear and easy to follow and you explain the steps perfectly 🤗
you are so welcome, thank you Carrie :)
Watching and listening to is so relaxing but also inspiring!
thank you :)
Beautiful symmetry and simplicity. Gorgeous results as always.
thank you Marion :)
Gorgeous xxx
Thakns so much Karen 🙂
Once again a brilliant easy to follow video. Thank you for sharing. X
thanks so much Mary :)
Hello Fiona, i just came across your channel, so happy I did. I have been interested making in polymer clay. I absolutely love your channel your a great teacher. Thank you. Rosebud🥀New Robbie.
Thank you so much Rosebud/New Robbie :)
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals My apologies for auto correct! New Subscriber.🤗
@@rosebud5543 Thank you :)
Love those colors! Another great tutorial, thank you Fiona!
thank you so much :)
Love this cane! Polymer clay so pliable and much fun to work with. Can't wait to try this and thank you for sharing with your wonderfully soothing voice.
Thanks so much Bonnie :)
Fiona, you are so sweet! I love your voice, it is so relaxing ... And explanations are super perfect ! Thank you
I am so glad you liked it, thank you so much Danica :)
You give me so much confidence to create because you make it make sense🤣 thank you for sharing your wisdom 💜 it is appreciated very much💞
so is your lovely comment, thank you so much Holly :)
thank you for uploading this tutorial Ma'am.......it was a good idea and also you explained the process well so it was easy for me to follow...... especially how to keep the edges sharp and how to avoid wasting too much clay while doing any cane
you are welcome Rebecca, thank you :)
Thank you for the lesson. I appreciate how relaxed your method was. It really made me feel like I could successfully make the beautiful cane. As others have said, you have a wonderful voice and cadence.
Thank you so much Angela, so glad you enjoyed it :)
Thank you so much! I love the precision ofyour lesson and your work. Beautiful, can't wait to try it.
Thank you so much Beverly, would love to see yours when it is done :)
This is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing
Thank you so much :)
These are so beautiful. I really love your lessons. Great explanations and you don't move too fast. lol THanks for sharing!
Thank you so much Donna :)
Thank you for sharing, I enjoy watching and earning from you! Beautiful colors and design.
thank you Daniella :)
Wow. This is so beautiful! I LOVE IT!
And you’re just as sweet as pie! ❤️
Thanks so much Tiffany, what a lovely comment ;)
Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals ❤️
I am in love with this video! Thank you so much for sharing!!!
thank you Melissa :)
Wonderful Fiona! Looking forward to giving this a try! 💚
Thank you Aoife :)
Wow, I love these, will definately try these out, thanks for taking your time to make this tutorial ❤️
thank you Lesley :)
I love these. More to try.
Thanks Anne :)
Splendide résultat, et ça a l'air si facile en vous regardant faire , merci beaucoup
Merci beaucoup :)
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Un trabajo perfecto como siempre,gracias Fiona por compartir y por todas tus explicaciones.
Muchas gracias Juana :)
Love this ..I went right to making these .. as always you make it so easy to just do it..Thank you for sharing . Much love ..happy crafting! Artful Hugs.
thanks so much Catherine :)
So beautiful, thank you great tutorial 💗
Thank you Shelly :)
I do not know your language and the translation interferes, but everything is chewed showed by hands! delight and admiration !!! thank you very much !!! for your generosity
Thank you Tamara. Soon TH-cam will add the 'cc' at the bottom of the video (this normally takes a few hours) and then you can add subtitles, and say which language you would like them in. That may help. I am glad you were able to follow the tutorial by watching my hands. :)
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals The cc was working for me when I viewed.
je vais essayé de suite !!!! merci merci merci
Merci beaucoup :)
Amazing !! Thoroughly enjoyed this Thank you
You are welcome, thank you :)
Love your work. I know I am pretty late with getting into this clay thing... Just wondering what brand clay you are using it looks harder than the one im using, which seems to sit better.
Thanks so much Tracey, I always mention and write which clay I am using when I go through the amounts at the start of the video - 2.50 minutes in this one ;) I am using FIMO Soft here :) Have fun with the clay :)
That's amazing!
Thanks so much Lucid Labyrinth :)
love this!
Thank you Dorothy :)
I want to share about cutting slices. There are many opportunities to practice slicing clay. Everytime before you do anything with a piece of clay just practice a few times. You can practice before you run scrape back through the clay machine when you need to make it back into sheets. I did this and it took a little while but it helped. I still practice before I cut a cane I have been working all day.
Absolutely Karen, you cannot beat practice when it comes to slicing canes, a very good point :)
Lovely easy to follow tutorial. New to your channel and have subscribed. :)
thanks so much jean, I really appreciate that :)
Hi, great video. You probably have already answered this question but I don't remember, I am curious what pasta machine you have? Thanks
Thanks Dianna, yes I get asked that a lot :) Here is my general reply, I hope it helps :)
The pasta machine I use is an Atlas machine, at home I use the 180 (a wider machine) and when travelling or on workshops, I use the 150. I have always used the Atlas machines and I find them very good for Polymer Clay. However, there are other very good makes, such as the Imperia machines, and of course those made specifically for use with Polymer Clay. Ginger Davis Allman, from The Blue Bottle Tree has a number of articles on Pasta Machines - thebluebottletree.com/?s=pasta+machines which may prove helpful in choosing a machine.
Here is a link to an Atlas machine, (for reference only, as obviously there are many other places both online, and in stores where they can be found), and it is worth searching around till you can find a good deal on one. I hope that is of some help. www.amazon.com/Marcato-8320-Machine-Cutter-Instructions/dp/B0009U5OSO/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BPH5K7P26RQT&keywords=atlas+pasta+machine&qid=1556786279&s=gateway&sprefix=atlas+pasta+machine%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-3
Thank you 😊
thanks Connie :)
I love your your tutorial it is beautiful and very well done. I have a question for you how, how can you keep your The shine in the colour of your jewelry, to keep the original clay colours, during the baking or after,
the clay should maintain its colour during baking. I do always 'tent' my pieces in foil just in case the oven spikes in temperature while I am baking. Afterwards, I will normally sand and buff to get a good shine which will then last for a long time. It can always be re-buffed if the shine goes off slightly. I hope that helps? :)
Fiona Abel-Smith PolyOriginals Thank you very much for answering my question I tried the foil it works a lot better,🙏💐💐💐💐💐
@@marlinkhoshababratdeel2250 I am so happy to hear that :)
Do you ever use end caps?
Yes and no ;) I have some and when I use them they are great, and I would, and do recommend them to anyone who wants to use them :) I have also used them in a couple of my videos. However, I use a lots of scrap clay, and despite having a huge box of it, am very lazy, and would rather use fresh scrap clay than have to condition older scrap clay. I work on the basis that the distorted ends will provide enough scrap clay for me to use under the veneer. I hope that helps? thanks Mary :)
wouha! c'est superbe bravo !
Hello!! i love love love your videos and was so inspired that i went out and bought a ton of clay! I accidentally bought sculpy 3 instead of primo though and since i can’t return it I was wondering if you have any tips for working with softer clay? Thank you!
Thanks so much Maya. A really soft clay is more difficult to cane with, as the clay 'squidges' more easily under your fingers. However, it can still be done. But you need to make sure you do not overwork it, keep your hands (with their heat) off it as much as possible, and when you press down, do so with a light and gentle touch. You can also, every so often, if the clay is getting very soft and out of shape, cover it in something and pop it in the fridge for 20 minutes or so, (obviously keep it away from other food stuff) this should cool it down and make it less soft. Other than that, it is of course wonderful clay for sculpting with, and if you find it too soft to cane with, simply use it to create the underneath of beads and other pieces, that you can then cover with a firmer brand of clay. I hope that helps a bit, and please don't get put off having a go if this clay proves too difficult to create what you are hoping. It will not be you, just that some clays are better than others at particular methods of polymer clay creativity. :)
wowww...that's beautiful :o
Thank you Andreia :)
C trop magnifique
Merci Delphine :)
Hi Fiona! Wonderful tutorial as usual ❤️ What pasta machine do you use?
thanks Clare. I personally use an Atlas Pasta machine, but there are many other good makes out there :)
Thank you for your videos. I am a beginner and am having trouble with distortion. Could my hands be to hot for the type of clay I am using (Sculpey III) any suggestions.
Thanks Elizabeth. You could be right about the clay Sculpey 111 may be a little too soft if you are new to the technique. However, if you are a patient soul, you can always do a little of the technique, then wrap your cane up, pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes, do the next bit, then back in the fridge etc? I know, not the best solution!! Even the softer clays can be caned with, but they are harder to maintain pattern in - as you are finding out. If you are happy to continue with the clay you have, my only advice would be to press in gently, not over condition the clay to start with, make sure you are working on a cool surface, and persevere. The more you get used to working with your brand of clay, the better you will get - the old adage really is true, practice makes perfect!! I hope that has been of at least a little help? :)
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Thanks so much 🙂
Necklaces?
Yes, they will make beautiful necklaces/pendants :)
Bonjour Fiona, milles mercis pour tes vidéos et ta générosité , ton travail vraiment superbe et merci infiniment pour m'avoir expliqué ( sur Instagram) comment pouvoir lire les sous-titres en Français +++++
Vous êtes les bienvenus, cela semble bien fonctionner, bien que cela puisse prendre un certain temps après le téléchargement d’une nouvelle vidéo pour qu’elle commence à fonctionner. Amusez-vous, et merci de m’avoir fait savoir que vous pouvez maintenant obtenir les sous-titres :)
i prefer the teardrop method
thanks so much for your comment Tallulah.
@@FionaAbelSmithPolyOriginals your welcome its easier to get your skinner blend
Petting with polymer clay the Lone tree
Hello fiona !
I tried your tutorial but i didnt succed ! But i beleive to know why... so i want to show my tutorial i made about yours. I ll make publicity for you i ll speak about you. It is possible? Are you ok about this idea ? I ll make a.screeshot of the result of your tutorial... i m waiting about you. Thanks
Hi, thank for your question. I have seen your beginning video, asking for questions, and the cane you show looks fine to me? Can you tell me why you think you didn't succeed? I am not sure what you mean to show in your tutorial? Are you planning to show how to create this actual cane? In which case, no, it honestly wouldn't be okay with me, as I do these videos for free, but of course I earn a little bit when people watch my video. I am more than okay with people using, making and selling items using my designs, but actually teaching the whole technique in a way that earns them money while taking possible viewers away from me I do have difficulty with? If your video doesn't show how to make this whole cane, but only suggests an improvement you have added, then that could be okay? Is it possible for me to see it so I can judge fairly for you? I appreciate your thoughts about sending people to see my video, but if you are showing the technique in full, then anyone who watches yours will not need to see mine - does that make sense? You can always message me through my Facebook page, so we can discuss this privately if you would prefer? I am very supportive of other clay artists, but of course need to earn a small living myself too, I hope you understand? Thank you
Actually it should be " learning"....lol clumsy fingers at work...
No worries, I understood ;)