This is the very first DIY project I wanted to do for our little Baby Fig. It symbolizes the boho feel of the nursery- creative, soft, warm, imaginative, and natural environment. This will be one of many DIY projects I plan on creating for our little man.
Material:
- Sculpey oven-bake clay (white)
- Gold leaf pen
- Embroidery loom (inside)
- Natural color thread
- Optional gold spray paint to paint the Embroidery loom
- Optional sculpting tools (I have some but with moving they are packed, home tools work)
Steps:
- To soften or condition the clay I put it in the microwave for about 20 seconds NO LONGER!(although it is advised not to do due to cooking it.)
- First, roll out your clay about 1/4" thick. (I used the side of a cup) on parchment paper for less of a mess.
- Start cutting out feather shapes, I free handed it in various sizes, no two feathers are the exact same!
- TIP: Using the side of the spoon to smooth out the edges of the leaf and cut out niches along the edges to better resemble a feather.
- Remember to poke a hole at the top of your feathers using a toothpick.
- Bake! 275 F for 30 minutes. Lay on parchment paper or foil and then on a baking sheet.
- Allow clay to cool.
- Add chevron stripes, be creative with the pattern with the gold leaf pen. The gold just adds that special touch!!
I really enjoyed this project, it turned out exactly how I imagined it for our little boy's mobile. This DIY project took me back to when I worked with clay, making bowls and sculpting. Sculpey Clay is practical, durable, and most of all itdoesn't shrink while it cooks, and it's firm enough to hold the detail. I see myself using it in the future for future DIY projects… look ahead for more to come!
I hope you enjoyed this as much as I did and got our creative juices flowing!!
ENJOY & CREATE!!
Keep in touch for the upcoming post....
First Baby boy purchase. here
Baby boy symptoms on The Bump. here
DIYs and dressing up. here
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