| Enameled Box with Clay Handle |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-239 |
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This decorative box, which utilizes paint and polymer clay, is a good beginner project that creates a dramatic Asian look. Materials: Block of gold polymer clay
Block of black polymer clay
Two 12" bamboo skewers
Papier mache box
Black enamel spray paint
Aluminum foil
Glue gun - Use black spray enamel to paint entire box; allow to dry thoroughly.
- Work both colors of polymer clay to soften.
- Cut or roll several small strips of black clay and add to sheet of gold. Roll the two together to create a marbled look.
- Shape clay into 2 balls, place on sheet of aluminum foil and press down slightly.
- Work gold clay and 1/8 of a block of black clay separately to soften.
- Use pointed end of one skewer to create tunnels through the middle of the clay ball.
- Cut or break the other skewer into 4 pieces and run them through the prepared tunnels, crossing them for decorative effect (figure A).
- Bake according to manufacturer's instructions. When handle has cooled, use hot glue to attach to the top of the box.
RESOURCES :
The Art of Polymer Clay
Model: 0823002780
Author: Donna Kato
Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com
The Polymer Clay Techniques Book
Model: 1581800088
Author: Sue Heaser
(October, 1999)
F & W Publications Inc. (North Light and Betterway Books, Story Press, Popular Woodworking Books)
Website: www.fwpublications.com
Making Memory Boxes: Box Projects to Make, Give, and Keep
Model: 1564967115
Author: Barbara Mauriello
(2000)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
Rockport Publishers, Inc.
Website: www.rockpub.com
Paper Crafting Beautiful Boxes, Book Covers and Frames
Model: 0806999535
Author: Valeria Ferrari
Fine Decorative Boxes: Designing and Making Original Works of Art
Model: 0806998628
Author: Andrew Crawford
Ornamental Painted Boxes: How to Make and Decorate Practical and Pretty Containers
Model: 0722518145
Author: Herta Wascher
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