Magical Mushroom Pendant

Design Team Member Naomi Scarparo recently shared this adorable stamped mushroom pendant made with Makin's Clay®.  Check out Naomi's blog to see more of her fun enchanted creations!

Ladybug Keychain

Design Team Member Naomi Scarparo recently shared this adorable "Lady Luck" Keychain with charms made with Makin's Clay®!

Autumn Mushroom Planter

Autumn Mushroom Planter by Bea Grob

Welcome to my project for the fall season, at least here in Switzerland month of october is the mushroom season.  So I decided to have my own mushrooms (guaranteed non-toxic!) Not for cooking, but as a nice decoration around the house. 

Materials:

Makin's Clay® in white or natural, both work. The amount depends on how many and how big you want to make them. For mine I used about 60 gr.

Makin's® Clay Roller and/or Makin's Professional® Ultimate Clay Machine®

Makin's Professional® 

• Clay Cutter, square Set Nr.  36002  
• Professional Tool Kit

A spray bottle with plain water

a piece of plastic wrapping or household wrap

Instructions:

I started with making the hats first, right out of the package you can form the Makin's Clay®, without having to condition. I first made a ball and then formed a sort of a cap.

I also formed a log, to smooth out any irregularities I use a damp wipe most of the time.

To make the mushroom look more natural, I added indentations and little slits, just like they would have if you see them in the woods.

To give more of the appearance from a mushroom used the Feather

point Tool from the Makin's Professional® Clay Tools Set. 

At the end I had a bunch of mushrooms which I had to dry for about 24 hours. 

Next, I poked a hole, and then added some wire so that I can add them to my moss covered basket.

To color the mushrooms I used the Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays in different colors. 

I did let the first coat dry right in the basket and then added a second layer of purple just to top part.

To give some extra sparkle I did add some embossing ink just partially to the top of the mushrooms … and then sprinkled some embossing powder with glitter.

You can heat emboss the Makin's Clay® with no problems. Just don't get too close (like you would also when working on other materials).

Now you are ready to arrange your mushrooms for a fall decoration. 

Window of Hope Bottle of Hope

Window of Hope-Bottle of Hope  - Designed by: Donna Budzynski

This month Makin’s Clay® asked us to create a Bottle of Hope.   If you know anyone who has had, fought, is fighting, or has died from cancer than you know even if there is just a window of Hope, you take it!

That is how I decided to create my Bottle of Hope.

Note - Here is a bit more information about what Bottles of Hope are - Makin's Clay® is proud to have our designers supporting this worthy effort through the creation of Bottles of Hope featuring Makin's Clay®.  

Bottles of Hope are small glass bottles covered with polymer clay and given to cancer patients. They symbolize a wish and a hope for health.  This project was started in 1999 by a Rhode Island cancer survivor and has spread internationally. Bottles are made by artists, students, survivors, seniors and many more who volunteer their time and love.   Learn more about this worthwhile project, see a gallery of many creative bottles and more here on their website. 

Materials Needed:

Makin’s Clay®  -  White  (You could use colored Makin’s Clay® and not have to paint)

Makin’s® Clay Tools - Roller 

Makin’s Professional® Cutting Mat

Jar

DecoArt® Acrylic Paints

Paint Brushes
Water

Instructions:

1.     Roll out white clay to cover bottle.

2.     Place clay over bottle and press until smooth.

3.     Create a cover for bottle.





4.     Create details for the gnome home - a door, window, rocks, etc.

5.     Attach to the bottle.  Fresh clay sticks to fresh clay without any additional adhesive.  If needed, moisten with a touch of water and it will adhere.  Or, use a clear drying adhesive if preferred. 





6.     Set aside to dry.  Normally, Makin's Clay® dries in 24 hours, however thicker pieces, like the top,

may take longer.

7.     Start painting. Use colors of your choice.

I enjoyed making this bottle, my only wish is that my Dad would have had a window of hope.