Autumn Leaves Headband

Autumn Leaves Headband by Cindi McGee

An outdated headband is given new life with autumn greenery enhanced with metallic powders.   Makin's Clay® is the perfect choice for these types of projects as it maintains it's flexibility after drying so there is less chance of breakage with regular wear. This headband was published as part of an article in the Fall 2018 issue of The Polymer Arts Magazine.  

Materials:

Makin’s Clay® - Brown 

Makin’s® Leaves Push Mold 

Makin’s® Christmas Nature Push Mold

CreateAlong.com Mica Powders - Copper, Gold, Golden Green

Brown mica powder 

Oak leaf silicone mold 

Fine paintbrushes

Jewelry pliers

Copper wire 

Faux leather headband 

Beacon 527 Adhesive™ 

Instructions:

Use brown Makin’s Clay® to mold acorn from Makin’s® Christmas Nature push mold, multiple leaves from Makin’s® Leaves push mold, and oak leaf from silicone mold.  (Tip:  Makin's Clay® works wonderfully with our flexible Makin's® Push Molds, but also with a variety of other types of molds.  Additionally, our push molds also work well with all types of clay, resin, fondant, gum paste, etc.) 

While clay is still fresh, use gold, copper, golden green and brown mica powders to enhance molded elements.  

Let elements begin to dry, but not fully dry - I allowed mine to set about 30 minutes.  (Goal is to have the clay firm enough so the element will not be distorted when arranging and mounting ot head band.)

I placed the headband around a cooking pot to hold it in place and make it easier to mount the pieces.  Arrange and mount your elements using Beacon 527 Adhesive.  

Let dry 24 hours. 

Use copper wire to add decorative wire accents around the leaves and acorn.