This is for a hair and makeup project...i want to make miniature combs scissors n lipstick etc,out o

i want to know if anyone knows any websites where i can get intructions/help on making them or anything else that can give me a few tips on how to ....

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This is for a hair and makeup project...i want to make miniature combs scissors n lipstick etc,out of clay?

Here's the craftster link.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php...

This is for a hair and makeup project...i want to make miniature combs scissors n lipstick etc,out of clay?

You want to go to Craftster.org (not .com), where there are several people who are amazing with Fimo and Sculpey. You can see projects they've done, and read the forums on that particular craft.

This is for a hair and makeup project...i want to make miniature combs scissors n lipstick etc,out of clay?

It's just a case of getting out the full size range of things your daughter wants and copying them in Fimo clay! Try here

http://www.beadmerrily.co.uk/index.php?c...

This is for a hair and makeup project...i want to make miniature combs scissors n lipstick etc,out of clay?

Hi:

You will need the following things

1) clay molding tools - you can pick this up at Micheals,Joann,Hobby Lobby and any supermart that handles craft supplies { Some dental picks would be a plus to have as well.

2) clay paints or colored clay

3) a nice warm and very dry place

4) terra clay, modeling clay or sculpty clay ( the terra cotta and modeling clay { On less it colore to being with - yes they sell that too. Check for it at the store} comes in one color only; which you will paint when it's dry,

mold ,shape and cut the clay to whatever shape you want it. allow it dry completely paint it whatever color ( Unless you want to fire it. Than paint after the firing and it completely cooled down)

here are some websites:

http://home.neb.rr.com/monarchrose/model...

http://familycrafts.about.com/od/clay/

http://www.garieinternational.com.sg/cla...

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_clay/ar...

http://www.polymerclayfan.com/sculpting-...

http://www.clayalley.com/sculpting.htm

http://sculptingclay.com/

http://www.nationalartcraft.com/category... for clay supplies and a idea of type of clay you might want.

http://groups.msn.com/PolymerClaySculpti...

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_clay/0,...

http://www.mccallisters.com/index.php/cN...

I hope this help

Go to this website:

http://www.bn.com - type Clay in the search box and you will get a list of books the subject; ( you might have to search through them to find what your looking for but it will be worth it.

I hope this helps.

This is for a hair and makeup project...i want to make miniature combs scissors n lipstick etc,out of clay?

You'd need to use a "polymer" clay (which bakes briefly in a home oven to harden) or an "air-dry" clay (usually dries in about 24 hrs though probably sooner for thin miniatures, and may shrink a bit).

You don't want a "modeling" clay because they never harden.

Both types of clay (polymer and air-dry) can be purchased in various versions and brands at craft or hobby stores, and sometimes at art supply stores.

...Polymer clays come precolored, or in white or translucent which can be colored by mixing in artist's oil paints, alcohol inks, or *small* amounts of acrylic paint.

The pre-colored polymer clays are mostly sold as small bars, as opposed to the larger boxes.

I'd suggest the brand called Premo at Michaels for a good but strong, middle-of-the-road polymer clay. Kato would be fine too, or FimoClassic.... Sculpey III and FimoSoft as last resorts because they're really mooshy and won't hold detail as well, and also aren't as strong after baking when they're thin.

...Air-dry clays are sold in various ways and types, but I'd suggest a premixed and precolored one like Makin's or Hearty, and Creative Paperclay if you just want white (you can color it yourself by mixing with acrylic paint.)

Both types of clay can be painted *over* with acrylic paints after hardening as well, and polymer clays can be made to look metallic also by rubbing in a metallic mica powder (such as Pearl Ex or Powdered Pearls), or a real-metal powder (such as Fimo-Eberhard-Fabers's or Mona Lisa) before the clay is hardened, or Rub 'N Buff afterward (which could also be used for air-dry clays after drying). Metallic acrylic paints can also be used after baking or drying.

Also most "clays" can be mixed together to get new colors.

There would be various ways to use clay and also other materials to make the items you mention. As one type of "mixed media, for example, you could put a clay lipstick into a metal or plastic tube.

Clays can be free-sculpted, or they can be molded, or they can be impressed with various simple tools, etc.. too.

You can also use a clear acrylic sealer like those for bare wood or "acrylic mediums" from the craft store (or very-thinned permanent white glue--like Elmers GlueAll or ModPodge) on top of either type of clay after they're hard to give a glossy finish if you want.

Check out this page at my polymer clay "encyclopedia" on miniatures, and see if there are things there that give you the basic idea about making small items with polymer clay (check the rest of the site for baking polymer clay, or painting it, or mixing colors, etc.).

I believe there's at least one link on that page that shows a dressing table with brush and mirror, etc. on it, perhaps under the category "Other Miniature Items":

http://glassattic.com/polymer/miniatures...

Since these are going on a cover, you might also want to check out this page on using polymer clay on journal and notebook covers, etc.:

http://glassattic.com/polymer/books.htm

(... click on the "Covers" category...)

HTH, and have fun!

Diane B.

P.S. To make a comb, you could roll a smooth ball of clay, then roll it into a log....p t it down on a piece of plain paper, then use a pin to impress the lines of the comb. Or you could impress almost the whole log with a regular comb, then add a straight piece to each end to simulate the ends of the comb. Then bake if polymer clay, or air-dry if not.

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