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Everybody ready for the contest? 

 REASON FOR THE CONTEST

I have had this blog for twelve years now and have sometimes missed long periods of time not posting. Other times I was more consistant and we all had a blast! We always supported one another and the comments were the best. 

A recent search for my fellow bloggers from over the years gave me a shock! Many are still here. So many more are long gone. My reading list is now filled with blogs that have posts over a year old. Some from even 10 years ago! Where did my mini-friends go?

So, This is an attempt to get my long time followers to bring in new followers and hopefully lots of fun, communication and comments. 

In past contests, I have offered completed items. Since covid has so many of us house bound, I am going to be sending supplies we may not want to go out and shop for like: fabrics, wood pieces, beads, and more!

This is just some of what will be in the prize package.

The rules of the contest are:

1) You must be a follower. The person you refer must also become a follower.

2) The person who has the most people visiting my blog and leaving a comment telling who sent them and becoming a follower will be the winner.  (example: Hi! So and so sent me!) Only a two way tie will be honored.

3) The contest will begin on April 18th 2021 and end on May 9th 2021 lasting three weeks. 

4) The contest is open to anyone in the world!

LETS GO!

LOOKING FOR A WINNER!

IT HAS BEEN SOME TIME SINCE MY LAST CONTEST

 Look out! 💨

 I am planning one now. 

Once I am finished deciding on the prize 

I will make a post. 

I plan for this to be the biggest lot of little prizes ever! 

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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