Dove Wedding Favor Pencil Toppers

Dove Wedding Favor Pencil Toppers by Patricia Roberts-Thompson

Use Makin’s Clay® and the 3 piece Dove Cutter set (36012) to make some inexpensive and personalized Wedding Favors or Pencil Toppers for your special even.  Make them in your special colors!

Materials:   

Makin’s Clay® White 30g

Makin's® 

• Floral Texture Sheet - Set 38051
• Dove Clay Cutter Set 36012
• Clay Roller 

Makin’s Professional® Ultimate Clay Machine®  

Paintbrush

20 gauge wire and 24 gauge wire

Cornstarch

Small heart cutter 

Americana DuraCoat Matte Varnish or Golden Matte varnish

White tacky glue

Art-C Paste - Silver and Turquoise

Card stock

Posca paint pen (black) pencils

Hb or retractable 

Directions: 

Roll the clay on the thickest setting (#1) of the Ultimate Clay Machine®, then cut two doves from your white clay. Coat one side of each, facing opposite directions, with the silver Art-C paste, or you may choose to paint the bird with acrylic paint after assembling the project. Cut a small heart for each side, and color them with the Turquoise Art-C Paste.  Cut an 8 inch piece of wire ( I used Copper ) make a loop on one end, add some white glue to the loop, and then press the wire lightly on the inside of one dove . Cover the clay with plastic while you prepare the banner.

Fold a piece of card stock in half so you can cut two sides at the same time, and cut a banner shape. You could use card stock in your colors, or touch up a plain color with the same Art-C Paste that you use for the heart. I used a black Posca Paint Pen to write the names of the Wedding couple on one side, and the date of the Wedding on the other side. Next, I cut a 1 ½ inch piece of 24 gauge wire, sandwiched it between the two pieces of cardstock with white glue and made a small curl in the end that will go in the dove’s beak. I slightly pinched the dove’s beak, and the tip of the wing, before assembling. The wire for the banner goes in the doves head, exiting the beak, use white glue to hold all the parts. Carefully line up the two sides of the dove, and then press it all together. You can arrange the banner better, when the dove has cured for 24 hours.  Don’t forget to paint the edges of the dove with the silver Art-C paste or paint of your choice. I added the eyes with a black Posca Paint Marker. Varnish the dove when dry if desired.

I wanted to try a textured version of the dove, so I doubled the clay that was rolled on the number 1 setting of the Ultimate Clay Machine®. I used the large texture mat from Makin’s® Floral Texture Sheet Set. Dust two mats with cornstarch, (I used Floral A and Floral B) and texture both sides at the same time. I used the Art-C paste in Turquoise to highlight the raised parts. This time I cut one dove, and carefully removed it from the cutter. Pinch the beak a bit and the wing, cut a small slit in belly edge, then insert a piece of wire that you’ve made a loop for ( dip it in some glue before inserting. )  Let this one dry for 24 hours. No banner this time, as my retractable pencil was personalized. 

When your dove has dried, take a pencil , hold the dove where you want it, and begin wrapping the wire around the pencil to hold it in place. For the retractable pencil, I began my wrap above the pocket clip, and worked the wire through the clip to secure it. 

These could be used as place markers for a dinner party, or indoor plant markers, have fun coming up with your own applications!