Faux Carved Leather Luggage Tag

Faux Carved Leather Luggage Tag by Patricia Roberts-Thompson

Supplies used: 

Makin’s Clay® White 60g, Persimmon - about a pea sized ball    

Makin's Professional® Ultimate Clay Machine™

Turtle Stamp from Inkadinkado Under the Sea

Pan Pastels in Orange Shade and Red Iron Oxide Shade – any leather colours you like

Spray sealer, such as PYMII or other suitable sealers. 

Straw to make a hole
Cording – I used 1mm leather

Sponge applicator

Project Instructions:

Step 1:  Roll about 60g of White Makin’s Clay® into a ball (about the size of a golf ball),  add a pea sized ball of  Persimmon clay. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2 :  Roll clay on setting #1 of the Ultimate Clay Machine™, or hand roll to about 2-3mm.   Carefully stamp your image with an unlinked stamp - pressing enough to impress the image into the clay. I’ve used the turtle stamp from the Inkadinkdo set called Under the Sea.

Step 3 : Cut your desired shape. Use a straw or small round cutter to make a hole for the cord. 

Step 4 : With a triangular makeup sponge applicator, or the Sofft  Pan Pastel applicator, lightly apply the Orange Shade pastel over the luggage tag. You are trying to just hit the top of the stamped image and the body of the tag.

Step 5 : Using the same applicator, apply the second color, Red Iron Oxide Shade Pan Pastel over the first color, leaving just a hint of the lighter color. 

Step 6 : Let dry completely for 24 hours.  Seal it with your favorite sealer. I used PYMII - Preserve Your Memories. If using a liquid sealer, apply it with the makeup sponge in a dabbing motion so not to disturb the pastel. Lastly, use a Lark’s Head knot with your cord and knot the ends to length. Enjoy your new Luggage Tag!