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Dice Tire Valve Caps

Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza top tire valve caps with lucky dice.

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Dice Tire Valve Caps

Materials:

4 metal tire valve caps
white polymer clay
acrylic craft paint in 2 colors
paintbrushes
spray varnish
large safety pin
oven
index card
baking sheet used for crafts

1. Using a large safety pin, remove the rubber gasket from the valve cap and set aside in a safe place (figure A). After baking, you'll replace the rubber gasket.

2. Condition the polymer clay by kneading it for a minute. This will redistribute the plasticizers and polymer fibers in the clay. If the clay feels flexible and can be pulled easily without breaking immediately, it's ready to go.

3. Form the clay into a ball about 3/4" in diameter. Using your fingers, press the ball into a cube shape (figure B). Place the metal valve cap in the center of the cube and pinch around the edges to secure (figure C).

4. Place valve side down on a cookie sheet lined with an index card and bake per polymer clay brand instructions. Allow to cool. Replace the rubber gasket, using the safety pin.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

5. Paint the base of the dice with desired color (figure D). Allow to dry. Paint the dots of the dice (figure E). Allow to dry. Spray a few coats of varnish, allowing dry time between coats.

Figure D

Figure E

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