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Bakeable clays, such as polymer clay, are often the best clay for sculpting at home without a kiln. Sculpey is a soft clay to work with that bakes tough and waterproof. This little shark is adorable and ready to take a bite out of any ship coming his way. This fun, simple, and easy DIY is a great place to start and experiment with different techniques and tools for polymer clay, as his environment is

Shoulder Zelda Armor Costume pieces are a must in many cosplays and Halloween costumes. Craft foam can be an inexpensive way to pull together a pretty cosplay. This piece takes about two hours to complete and allows mobility for the user. The fasteners allow the armor to move with the user and hold it together with ease. What you will need Exacto Cutting mat Gold spray paint Butcher paper Fasteners Elastic Thick Foam sheets Hot

This tiny polymer clay cake looks good enough to eat. With pretty strawberry icing and roses galore, this simple yet elegant cake is the perfect addition to any dollhouse. In this tutorial I will show you how I learned to liquify polymer clay in order to make a batter-like consistency. This process can be easy to make a mistake on, so please follow carefully. What you will need Polymer Clay in white, red, gold, and

Beanie Boos can be found all over the world, and originated in the UK. Anyone who has seen beanie boos in store know they are not always in the best condition. Oftentimes these poor stuffed friends land on the floor, get thrown, have snot wiped on them or other gross things. Doesn’t that sound just lovely? Yeah, not really. This post is about how to clean various types of beanie babies, fix their eyes, and

With two hours and a massive block of Sculpey, anything is possible. Here is how to make a cool dragon head which is perfect for jewelry or just as a decoration. What you will need Sculpey Wire Foil Glass Coke Bottle Cookie sheet Small glass jar Dotting tools Rubbing alcohol 2 hours of time at least Parchment paper   Preparing your Work Area Start by covering your pan in wax or parchment paper. Working directly

I was messing around and accidentally made a weird shade of brown. It occurred to me this brown was the perfect color of dirt. I remembered the forest has dirt. Therefore, this little dragon was made. Science at its finest. What you will need Knowledge of a Wyvern VS Dragon Sculpey Kit Patience Rubbing alcohol Paper plate Pan Tin foil Clean Workspace When working with polymer clay, the first thing you should always do is

If you remember my polymer clay ducky tutorial, this is a quick and fun craft to do with your tiny friend. Even duckies need proper habitats. What you will need: Blue glitter Iridescent glitter A rock Sticky gems A big bottle of Elmer’s clear glue and the inner cap that comes with it Stirring stick Resealable container Tiny plastic succulents More glitter Step 1: Mix your Poison Start by dumping a lot of blue and

I tend to sculpt a lot of dragons, but they are just so cool I can’t help it. Here is how I made this little pink clay sea dragon to sleep on any stack of papers as a paperweight or on a shelf. What you will need Sculpey kit Dotting tools Acrylic rolling pin Hands Rubbing alcohol An oven Pan Foil Working on a clean Surface Start off by putting the foil on the pan.

Mermaid tails are expensive, even the fabric tail and monofin sets range from 100-200 dollars. Here is a few easy and cheap ways to protect your fabric tail. You will need: Press and seal or cling wrap Mermaid tail out of fabric Monofin This exact Silicone Glue in clear Flex Seal for the Test Swatch of Swimwear, preferably an old bathing suit Neoprene tail tips Precautionary Measures Remember that your mermaid tail is only made

Canvas prints are becoming more and more popular, and are often very expensive. However, CanvasFactory.com provides high quality canvas and metal prints at an affordable price. About two weeks ago, CanvasFactory.com reached out to me and offered to give me one of their products to review, as well as a free giveaway for my readers. Of course, I agreed!  My review outlines the entire process, from ordering a canvas print to what I received in the