Book O’Birds
By Samantha Read
Before this project I had never used a mould, the only clay
I had in my stash was some paper clay and the rest was
experimental. The paper clay took the mould’s shape really
well and it dried fast which is always an advantage as being
a crafter being patient isn’t always possible. I quite possibly
took the paper clay from the mould before it was properly dry
so as it dried it curled up at the edges a little, but I quite liked
it. I thought the little embellishments are adorable, and they
were very easy to paint and decorate, I sealed mine with a
coat of gesso. If you’re a confident doodler/drawer you could
put your own designs straight on to them but I opted to
stamp on tissue paper, colour and adhere in place. Materials
MOULD: FPC Sugarcraft Lovebirds And Hearts. STAMPS:
That’s Crafty! – Hand Carved Nature; Flowers Collection Set
3; ATCoin Set 9; ATCoin Set 11; Alexa’s Doodles Set 1. INKS:
Ranger Archival – Jet Black; Watering Can. OTHER: Creative
Paper Clay; That’s Crafty! – Light Texture Paste; White Gesso;
Lustre Spray – Lime; Flat Matte Sprays – Saffron and Aqua;
Multi Surface Paints – Teal; Mustard Yellow; Bright Blue
and Lime; Pearl Ink – Green; Blue and Red; AAll and Create
Stencil Rota Vitae; Claudine Hellmuth Studio Paint – Purple
Palette; Martha Stewart Acrylic Paint – Pool; Marmalade;
Green Curry; Rubber Ducky; Mint; Bubblegum; Habanero and
Sycamore Bark; Ranger Glossy Accents; Imagination Crafts
Metallic Paint – White Gold; Woodware Heart Punch; Old
Book Pages; Ribbon and Fibres; Tissue Paper; Note Book.Regular: 3D Challenge