Hi Rosanna I have OCD. I'm 51 years old and have a severe Anxiety Disorder which has robbed me from ever having a job, having kids and which made me live like a recluse for many many years. As I'm typing this, my gands are cracked from washing them too much. I have so often said I would just start a TH-cam channel but I'm always stuck. No tripod, no lighting, no phone who could make the lovely footage you make, highly insecure and no real concept. You are doing a fantastic job. Take it from me. Your voice is as that of a girl of 18 in a field filled with flowers and you don't look much older. A slow voice? That's a positive thing in this day and age. A simple approach, meaning no camera angle changing every 3 seconds? Finally!!!! This is accessible, pleasant, friendly, creative and lovely. If you read comments that complain... read how sadly short- sighted, short on empathy and patience these people are. People who say rude things while sitting and watching the other doing things... those people are either frustrated, compensating or plain sad nasty people.... Likely less of that latter group. But read all the comments if you want but focus and remember those which are nice. Much obliged for your videos. I say all this based on some of what you said in other videos but wasn't sure if it was better to write this in your last 1. 1 question, won't this glue mold at some point? Have a great day everyone.... 😊.
Presumably a), that’s why Rosanna only recommends making it in small batches at a time and secondly b), presumably keeping it in a jar in the fresh helps keep it “fresh”. I was actually going to ask how long it will keep in the fridge for?
Hello, thank you for writing and sharing your experience so openly. I understand anxiety and also OCD very well and I know it can completely consume someone's life. I really appreciate you commenting because it helps me to know that you find my videos helpful and also that some people actually don't enjoy short, well-edited, "slick" content 🤭 -- but more importantly, others might recognize themselves or parts of themselves in what you share and feel less alone or find some help in what you say. So I really do thank you for all the kind things you said about me and the videos but also for being very honest and real. I love that about this little community, we are here for the real things. ❤ Oh and the cornstarch and mold issue - yes it will spoil at some point. I haven't had it do that in the fridge yet but my feeling is that it would be just fine for at least two weeks if kept cold between uses.. someone said they read 5 days somewhere but I haven't seen any rule written by anyone that I would consider an "expert." I added some drop of orange and clove essential oils to mine for the scent but in theory, that might also help prevent spoilage for a bit longer.
@sarahyates6055 I've had some in my fridge for over two weeks and it still seems fine, I mean I can't tell that it's any different in color or cloudiness or odor.. but I don't have any source to consult about shelf life so far. I googled but didn't find anything specific..
Second video in the last handful of days to recommend making paste, so I’m going to take the hint and try! My daughter has fallen in love with ducks lately after a trip to a local farm/park, and I’m planning on following along to make her a duck for her annual ornament. ❤
You introduced me to the art of spun cotton and I'm now in the process of making a big batch of Christmas ornaments. In my research I discovered the use of the cornstarch binder. I love how affordable it is, how easy it is to whip up, and I absolutely love how it handles. Thank you for providing the clearest instructions for making the binder that I've come across. I'm excited to see all of your beautiful creations.
Thank you, you cane along at just the right time! I ordered cotton, wire, and pipecleaners so that I can learn this new art. I cannot wait to get started.
It may help to know that a couple of drops of essential oil, I use clove oil, assists to preserve your glue and keep starch eating bugs away from your work.
Thank you! I always use acrylic paint and imaging that seals everything out…but maybe not😮. I’ll start adding clove or maybe lavender to mine - thank goodness I have both!
@@llamasugar5478I added several drops of clove and orange oil. The clove is colorless, the orange would have a slight color if you used a lot but it didn't affect the color for me.
Wow thank you so much! My mind is whirling with the possibilities I could use it for. I had vaguely heard of this before but I never knew how to make it, and now I do. YAY! Thank you P.S. your tiny vintage saucepan is SO cute!
I made some toadstools a few weeks ago and used cornstarch and got on with it much better than using diluted glue. It is easy to make and although it doesnt keep too long in the fridge it is very inexpensive. I will definitely make it again.
Hello! This is only the second video I’ve seen of yours. I make and use this homemade cornstarch paste in my junk journaling and paper crafts. Lately, well this past year anyway, that is the “crafting” I’ve been into. But I want to try my hand at these spun cotton projects. I make my paste in a one to eight parts ratio. One part water, eight parts cornstarch. Takes just a few minutes to make. Thank you for your posts. I’ve enjoyed watching. ❤️💜💚
@@pdmullgirl hi there we’re wondering how long it lasts in the fridge for? Some worrying about it going mouldy? What is your experience and especially in junk journaling with different media’s. Thank you
Congratulations on writing and illustrating your book can’t wait to place my order🥳Not me making the paste along with you, so looking forward to the make along videos! As always TYFS❤
I always feel inspired to get back into making spun cotton ornaments when I see your posts and videos. Thank you for sharing. P.S. Do you mind sharing the music you use? Especially around the 5 minute mark?
I'm enjoying making my grandkids each a spun cotton ornament for christmas, Its going well so far. I experimented. I found out something interesting. I'm making some little snow bunnies, and found some popcorn ceiling patch I had only used a little of and I put it on a snow bunny and its awesome, I'm going to add some glitter to it as well. I have some potatoes I don't think will be eaten I'm going to see if I can make starch from it, seems like fun.
there are videos on how to make your own potato starch. I have some tates that are getting eyes in the fridge--and decided that I'll eat them, but use the potatoe water to make starch. Looks pretty simple and you can get alot of it, you do use just a little bit of cornstarch along with the potato water. Here's one video
I enjoy watching your videos SO very much! I've learned alot from watching you with spun cotton and I'm finding that I'm really enjoying making the few things I have made! I do struggle with the "sticking" part of using the glue mixture with the cotton. So with that being said, I'm truly appreciating wanting to try this starch recipe for the binding agent. Thank you so much for your talent and creativity and wanting to share it with all of us! Bless you and your family this holiday season and I look forward to creating, hopefully some ornaments very soon!❤❤❤❤
Those ducks are adorable (as are all your characters). Well done on publishing the book, your illustrations are beautiful and I’m sure the story is too. Will you be creating a video of you reading it aloud too so children can follow along? I just wondered as you have such a lovely, soothing voice. It would make the perfect bedtime story, unless something tragic happens to the poor ducks that may bring on a nightmare😂 I’m just wondering if the cornstarch will deteriorate over time or attract bugs, react to damp or temperature change. In the UK we get such varied weather that some craft materials don’t hold up. I’m still going to give it a try as I find the glue a bit sticky. TYFS ❤
Thanks so much for the recipe as well as you demonstrating the process! I’ll be making some tomorrow! Congratulations on your adorable book and It’s on my Wish List for Santa! 👏🏻🤩💖
Hi Rosanna, I'm new to this art. I'm a needle felter and bear maker. I'm thinking of starting off with a simple goose and then maybe attempt a Nativity scene for this Christmas 🫣😆
Some people are suggesting adding certain types of essential oils that bugs find repellent.. but I don't have any hard data. Many old ornaments are still in good shape so I think they'll be fine unless you live somewhere where there is a real problem with insects and mice..
@@Rosannamakesthank you. I am making my daughter a suitcase/travel dollhouse for her Maileg mice for Christmas and I’m so glad I found your channel in my search for ideas. 🤍
Ladies don’t do what I did and use less water than you need to mix the corn starch I made that weird solid/liquid concoction that if you move it fast it’s solid but if you move it slow it’s liquid 😂😂 oobleck
While I do love the tiny vintage saucepan, I'm one of those people who somehow manages to have boilovers EVEN WHEN I SWEAR I NEVER TURNED MY BACK ON THE STOVE... oh look, a squirrel! So I warmly recommend using a pot at least 2x as deep as whatever one is cooking. Even if it's Jello. ;-)
Just when I was already overwhelmed with craft ideas of my own. I came across you! Now I'm in more trouble 😂. What a great discovery 💗
Hahaha I know what you mean, this can all wait...
@Rosannamakes Crafting is my medicine of choice
Same here, Cynthia! 😂
Hi Rosanna
I have OCD. I'm 51 years old and have a severe Anxiety Disorder which has robbed me from ever having a job, having kids and which made me live like a recluse for many many years.
As I'm typing this, my gands are cracked from washing them too much.
I have so often said I would just start a TH-cam channel but I'm always stuck.
No tripod, no lighting, no phone who could make the lovely footage you make, highly insecure and no real concept.
You are doing a fantastic job.
Take it from me.
Your voice is as that of a girl of 18 in a field filled with flowers and you don't look much older.
A slow voice? That's a positive thing in this day and age.
A simple approach, meaning no camera angle changing every 3 seconds? Finally!!!!
This is accessible, pleasant, friendly, creative and lovely.
If you read comments that complain... read how sadly short- sighted, short on empathy and patience these people are.
People who say rude things while sitting and watching the other doing things... those people are either frustrated, compensating or plain sad nasty people.... Likely less of that latter group.
But read all the comments if you want but focus and remember those which are nice.
Much obliged for your videos.
I say all this based on some of what you said in other videos but wasn't sure if it was better to write this in your last 1.
1 question, won't this glue mold at some point?
Have a great day everyone.... 😊.
Presumably a), that’s why Rosanna only recommends making it in small batches at a time and secondly b), presumably keeping it in a jar in the fresh helps keep it “fresh”. I was actually going to ask how long it will keep in the fridge for?
Hello, thank you for writing and sharing your experience so openly. I understand anxiety and also OCD very well and I know it can completely consume someone's life. I really appreciate you commenting because it helps me to know that you find my videos helpful and also that some people actually don't enjoy short, well-edited, "slick" content 🤭 -- but more importantly, others might recognize themselves or parts of themselves in what you share and feel less alone or find some help in what you say. So I really do thank you for all the kind things you said about me and the videos but also for being very honest and real. I love that about this little community, we are here for the real things. ❤
Oh and the cornstarch and mold issue - yes it will spoil at some point. I haven't had it do that in the fridge yet but my feeling is that it would be just fine for at least two weeks if kept cold between uses.. someone said they read 5 days somewhere but I haven't seen any rule written by anyone that I would consider an "expert." I added some drop of orange and clove essential oils to mine for the scent but in theory, that might also help prevent spoilage for a bit longer.
@sarahyates6055 I've had some in my fridge for over two weeks and it still seems fine, I mean I can't tell that it's any different in color or cloudiness or odor.. but I don't have any source to consult about shelf life so far. I googled but didn't find anything specific..
@@Rosannamakesoooohhhh orange and clove, bet that smells good. Pine and eucalyptus would be good in Christmas makes too!
Hi Sam, Just wanted to say I love your comment. Sending best wishes from Australia 🌷 ...and Rosanna's reply :)
Second video in the last handful of days to recommend making paste, so I’m going to take the hint and try! My daughter has fallen in love with ducks lately after a trip to a local farm/park, and I’m planning on following along to make her a duck for her annual ornament. ❤
You introduced me to the art of spun cotton and I'm now in the process of making a big batch of Christmas ornaments. In my research I discovered the use of the cornstarch binder. I love how affordable it is, how easy it is to whip up, and I absolutely love how it handles. Thank you for providing the clearest instructions for making the binder that I've come across. I'm excited to see all of your beautiful creations.
Oh thank you, I'm so glad it has been helpful for you! And so happy you're loving spun cotton ❤
Thank you, you cane along at just the right time! I ordered cotton, wire, and pipecleaners so that I can learn this new art. I cannot wait to get started.
It may help
to know that a couple of drops of essential oil, I use clove oil, assists to preserve your glue and keep starch eating bugs away from your work.
Thank you! I always use acrylic paint and imaging that seals everything out…but maybe not😮. I’ll start adding clove or maybe lavender to mine - thank goodness I have both!
What a good idea! I use cloves to keep the bunnies away from my flowers in summer, and love the scent. Does the oil add any color?
This was such a good idea I added orange and clove right away, thank you! ❤
@@llamasugar5478I added several drops of clove and orange oil. The clove is colorless, the orange would have a slight color if you used a lot but it didn't affect the color for me.
@ Thanks!
So lovely to hear your enthusiasm. ❤
Wow thank you so much! My mind is whirling with the possibilities I could use it for. I had vaguely heard of this before but I never knew how to make it, and now I do. YAY! Thank you
P.S. your tiny vintage saucepan is SO cute!
Wow thank you so much for your recipes ❤ adorable ornament ❤
You're so welcome! ❤ and thank you ❤
I made some toadstools a few weeks ago and used cornstarch and got on with it much better than using diluted glue. It is easy to make and although it doesnt keep too long in the fridge it is very inexpensive. I will definitely make it again.
Hello! This is only the second video I’ve seen of yours. I make and use this homemade cornstarch paste in my junk journaling and paper crafts. Lately, well this past year anyway, that is the “crafting” I’ve been into. But I want to try my hand at these spun cotton projects. I make my paste in a one to eight parts ratio. One part water, eight parts cornstarch. Takes just a few minutes to make. Thank you for your posts. I’ve enjoyed watching.
❤️💜💚
@@pdmullgirl hi there we’re wondering how long it lasts in the fridge for? Some worrying about it going mouldy? What is your experience and especially in junk journaling with different media’s. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Oh, you're most welcome! ❤
Thank you for sharing the recipe for cornstarch,going to try it.
Hope you like it ❤
I can't wait! Love everything you do! I am dying to get your book. I have been wanting the pie recipe book too. Will that be resurfacing anytime soon?
Congratulations on writing and illustrating your book can’t wait to place my order🥳Not me making the paste along with you, so looking forward to the make along videos! As always TYFS❤
I always feel inspired to get back into making spun cotton ornaments when I see your posts and videos. Thank you for sharing.
P.S. Do you mind sharing the music you use? Especially around the 5 minute mark?
I'm enjoying making my grandkids each a spun cotton ornament for christmas, Its going well so far. I experimented. I found out something interesting. I'm making some little snow bunnies, and found some popcorn ceiling patch I had only used a little of and I put it on a snow bunny and its awesome, I'm going to add some glitter to it as well. I have some potatoes I don't think will be eaten I'm going to see if I can make starch from it, seems like fun.
Rosanna you always blow my mind with your creativity
Hahaha you're clever 🤭
I am up for that lovely book! Please let us know when we can get it!
she starts making the mixture at 5:11
there are videos on how to make your own potato starch. I have some tates that are getting eyes in the fridge--and decided that I'll eat them, but use the potatoe water to make starch. Looks pretty simple and you can get alot of it, you do use just a little bit of cornstarch along with the potato water. Here's one video
I enjoy watching your videos SO very much! I've learned alot from watching you with spun cotton and I'm finding that I'm really enjoying making the few things I have made! I do struggle with the "sticking" part of using the glue mixture with the cotton. So with that being said, I'm truly appreciating wanting to try this starch recipe for the binding agent. Thank you so much for your talent and creativity and wanting to share it with all of us!
Bless you and your family this holiday season and I look forward to creating, hopefully some ornaments very soon!❤❤❤❤
Those ducks are adorable (as are all your characters). Well done on publishing the book, your illustrations are beautiful and I’m sure the story is too. Will you be creating a video of you reading it aloud too so children can follow along? I just wondered as you have such a lovely, soothing voice. It would make the perfect bedtime story, unless something tragic happens to the poor ducks that may bring on a nightmare😂 I’m just wondering if the cornstarch will deteriorate over time or attract bugs, react to damp or temperature change. In the UK we get such varied weather that some craft materials don’t hold up. I’m still going to give it a try as I find the glue a bit sticky. TYFS ❤
Congratulations on your book!
Thanks so much for the recipe as well as you demonstrating the process! I’ll be making some tomorrow! Congratulations on your adorable book and It’s on my Wish List for Santa! 👏🏻🤩💖
Ive just found your channel and you have filled me with such inspiration and joy. Thank you!!!!
I'm wanting to try these ornaments this year! Where do you buy the water colorants in the tin? Thanks!
They were a gift.. a very nice gift! www.etsy.com/shop/JazperStardust?ref=cart_shop_name_click&cart_id=10816174326
Congratulations on your book. Would love to be able to order one. Can't wait to see you make the geese and ducks❤
Can't wait to work on ornaments with you for my 5 granddaughters!
Congratulations on you little book 😊
It's so nice to see your videos and congratulations on your book. You are an inspiration😊
Thank you for sharing 💜👍🏼
Hi Rosanna, I'm new to this art. I'm a needle felter and bear maker. I'm thinking of starting off with a simple goose and then maybe attempt a Nativity scene for this Christmas 🫣😆
Interesting. Thanks for the tutorial. Always something new to learn.
yay! i had already bought cornstarch planning on this way since i want to move toward more natural art supplies. love you!
Can’t wait to give this try!
I love your videos, thank you.
Engrudo , also for paper crafts 🙂
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I have a question I was hesitant to use corn starch or any other food products And the reason is would it attract bugs or mice what are your thoughts
Some people are suggesting adding certain types of essential oils that bugs find repellent.. but I don't have any hard data. Many old ornaments are still in good shape so I think they'll be fine unless you live somewhere where there is a real problem with insects and mice..
Hi! Thank you for all of your lovely videos!! 🤍 my good is a bit chunky. Is that normal?
I've had batches turn out more chunky and some very smooth but they both seem to work fine for me 😊
@@Rosannamakesthank you. I am making my daughter a suitcase/travel dollhouse for her Maileg mice for Christmas and I’m so glad I found your channel in my search for ideas. 🤍
Ladies don’t do what I did and use less water than you need to mix the corn starch I made that weird solid/liquid concoction that if you move it fast it’s solid but if you move it slow it’s liquid 😂😂 oobleck
Yes it does that sometimes if you don't stir it up right away 😂
@ the whole house played with it for a while before I added more water. Thank you for the recipe it worked a treat!
potato starch may turn black over time. I think cornstarch is a great alternative.
Told you... And you don't need to add a spoonful at a time. It's pretty hard to mess this up
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While I do love the tiny vintage saucepan, I'm one of those people who somehow manages to have boilovers EVEN WHEN I SWEAR I NEVER TURNED MY BACK ON THE STOVE... oh look, a squirrel!
So I warmly recommend using a pot at least 2x as deep as whatever one is cooking. Even if it's Jello. ;-)