Clay Day

Hi everybody!

I bought this Play-Doh set  called "Wheels" some time ago. Since it is a kids toy there was a chance they would look unrealistic. Well, I love it! I have not used it on a structure yet, but that is just a matter of time. The imprint comes out  perfectly! The brick pattern is raised just enough to make it convincing. They will work as a walkway, on the side of a building or even a wall.

 OK for 1:12 or 1:6 scale in my opinion. I didn't paint them because these are just demonstrations. Once they are trimmed etc. I will bake and paint. A few coats of different shades of gray on the stones should make them look super realistic. The possiblities on the brick are limitless. Lightly pressing with sandpaper gives it a little texture. There are probably other ways to produce that look. I wonder how soaked egg cartons would look. Using it much in the way of making paper. Hmmm.

The only parts I don't like is the stone mold is round. But, it is just a matter of cutting it into your desired shape, I guess. Also, the brick mold seems to be a little too thick for 1:12. Maybe a few careful slices from behind  will solve that. 

The tubs are filled with Play-Doh which you could share with the kiddies who can work right along side you.

 
                      

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Here are other molds available shown on the back of the box.

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DAWNING OF AN AWNING! (tutorial)

Some time ago I used to drink these pretty often. I hated to get rid of the plastic bottles so I stared at one until it revealed itself!  

Awnings!

They had been stored for a couple of years until I just decided to try them out recently after some online searches and a technique in my head.

Supplies include red stretchy fabric, hot glue, plastic bottles, a sharp blade any size, floral wire and trim.

 

  I chose the Vitamin Water bottle because it was smooth. If you like, the Life Water bottle can be used because it has a raised symbol of a lizard on it if you can see that. To keep that symbol visible you may want to use some kind of paint instead of fabric.  First I cut off the very top, then cut  just above the label with the blade. There is a little ridge there so it makes it easy to cut. Then I cut that in half.

  

To give it a little texture the floral wire is hot glued on the the half piece.

The red fabric is fitted and glued onto the half piece stretching to keep it smooth.  Gold trim gives it a nice finished look.

The house it is held against is the group home for girls I started. Originally, I wanted it for another house. Either I will put them on the other house or make enough for both houses. I also have another idea for over the door I will share with you at another time.

I wasn't sure if I should keep the shutters with the awnings. Google showed windows that had both so I will leave them for now. Later they will probably be switched to a more realistic type.

Picture from Google

I really like the flowers there. Going to try some out.

Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!

BTW I have a follower who does not get notified when I put up a new post. Do only those with their own blogs get notified?

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