Mini macarons tutorial (Polymer clay)

Today's tutorial will be on mini macarons. I love love how macarons look and taste, so it no doubt that I have to make them. I'm not too good at baking so I can only make them using clay. The macarons are small but simple to make and you only need one tool. Let's get started!

Things you need:

-One coloured clay (The colour you want your macarons to be)
-White clay
-A needle tool
-An oven

The first step is to create two small balls from the coloured clay (I'm using pastel pink). Make sure both are as even as possible. The sizes of the ball depends on how big you want your macarons to be.

Next lightly press the ball down to create a flat circle.

Which should look like this. Don't make it too flat.

Use the side of the needle tool to press the sides down lightly.

It should have a little dent like this. Do this step all around the side of the clay.

The clay should now look like it has been divided into two.

After you have formed a straight line around the side of the clay, use the needle tool and poke the bottom half of the clay. Lightly poke and use circular motions to create look of the macaron after it has been baked.

There should be little small holes but they cannot be too deep.

 

And you're done with one side of the macaron. Now just repeat the same steps for the other side.

You should have two sides now!

Next, take a small piece of white clay. This will be a filling for the macaron.

Press it  down lightly and it should be the same size as your macaron.

Put them on top of one another.

For the last step, lightly press them down together. Look at it as you press and you will slowly see it taking the form of a macaron!

Finally, bake it and your done!

Put them in little jars and it looks really cute. This is really simple to make and you can make it in any colour you want. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Good luck!

 

 

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Video tutorial: Cute little mushroom

Hey all! I made another video tutorial on a little mushroom. This mushroom was actually one of my first few creations when I started plymer clay and I still simply adore it right till now.

My little mushroom.

Enjoy!  

Video Tutorial: Teddy's present

Hello all. I've something to tell you all today! I recently created a YouTube account to post video tutorial especially polymer clay tutorials cause a lot of photos are need for them. I guess it can also help you to see how certain steps are done.

I had lots of problems filming the first one because of my camera as well as when I was editing the video cause I have never done so before. You won't here my voice only because I find it awkward talking to the camera. I've tried and trust me. It didn't turn out great.

Well, it's my first time so please do tell me what you think about. Subscribe to my channel if you want to see more. But be for the video here's a picture of what I will be teaching you.

Cute? Well, here's the video!

Hope you enjoy it:)!

DIY: Deco mirror

I recently purchased a hand held mirror from daiso to put it in my class when I need it (so I don't have to walk all the way to the toilet). Knowing me I wouldn't leave it undecorated. I grabbed my cabochons and started straight at work.

WARNING: This isn't the cheapest way to decorate your things. Don't say I didn't warn you. Do this only if you are willing to spent the money.

I add on suggestions on cheaper methods later. Let's get started!

Things you need:
-Mirror
-Cabochons
-Clay canes

-Rhinestones
-Beads
-Icing tip
-Silicone
-Plastic bag
-Tape

Start of by getting your mirror and placing your cabochons on the top. This is to help you decide on your design. You can choose to do impromptu but if you ruin it, that's it.

This process can take quite a while so be patient. Take a picture of it for you to refer. You final product might end up exactly like you plan cause there bound to be changes as you make.

After your done deciding, place the icing tip at the tip by cutting a small hole at the side. Tape it down and fill it with silicone.

Start of with the boarder. Do this slowly and use the same amount of strength to make sure that it is consistent, Fill in the center. You can choose the same way as the boarder to fill the center but I went with this method cause it's less time consuming and it will be covered by the cabochons. Proceed to putting your cabochons and remember to refer back to the pictures you took.

Now for the final product!

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DONE! Just be aware that using this many cabochons will make the mirror heavy thus not very suitable to be brought everywhere.

But here are some ways to lighten it as well as a cheaper way to do so:
-Head down to the beads shop and get different kinds of beads that you adore. Minimise the number of cabochons used and use beads instead.
-Use any old figurines or charms from your jewellery that you do not wear any more instead of buying them.
-Make the border at the side bigger and decorate it with rhinestones and clay canes instead.,. Place cabochons only in the center.
-Get some clay and make your own cabochons!

Sorry for uploading this so late cause I've been down with the flu. Like our facebook page for regular updates!

"Terrarium" adventure

I've been wanting to get a terrarium ever since I saw some pictures and a video on it. Thus together with my friend, we went on an adventure.

It started out around the time near CNY when we decided to head down to Ikea to get the plants and the containers. However, the plants available were mostly cactus and I wasn't to fond of pricking myself although I like how they look. The other plants either had dents on them or the plants was falling apart.

We went down to several places but because of the CNY period, plants brought in were for the festive season. We ended up not getting anything, not even the container.

Around three weeks later (which was yesterday), we finally went down to Ikea to choose our plants. I must say it was a success this time!

There were a lot more to choose from and they looked a lot healthier. I manage to choose two plants from the lot. Wanted to go with three but finally decided that three might be two many. Both of us ended up choosing the same plants.

After Ikea, we headed down to Daiso at City Square Mall. But..... how come the Daiso here so classy one. It's different from their usual colour theme but looks like a.... pub?

These are the two plants that I have chosen. Cute right? I love it. 

The sand and container that I got from daiso. I bought the pink sand while Jing Na got the yellow one. We got the same container. Now it's time for me to start!

 I had flowers left from my previously so I wanted to use them here. I initially wanted to place the flowers at the side and glue it down. Then I realise that the sand will cover the flowers but tried it anyway. In the end, I waste time and some sand while trying to pour it back.

This is how the sand looks from the top view. Its really fine and enough to fit my container. Love the pastel colour.

I used a scoop to pour in the sand slowly to avoid spilling. I recommend putting a newspaper under so that all the sills and dirt will not mess your table up.

Filled about one third of the container.

I manage to separate the plant from the pot. I made a small space in the sand and placed it where I want it to be.

Put the other plant in it and using the scoop I slowly placed the sand in and decorated it with flowers. It looks really pretty.

To add on to it, I used two small clay figurines, a bear and mushroom which I made some time back. I placed them on the empty spot and I love how it looks. I feel all fuzzy inside. Now picture spam time!

The visible soil adds a little gradient effect to it. But I don't think its a terrarium anymore. I think the plant should be in the container instead of being right at the top but oh wells, I like it.

This is Jing Na's terrarium. Look at her so artsy with her photo taking with the rice cooker behind. Her terrarium looks more simple and has desert feel to it. She wants to redo it though saying its not stable.

Everything was fruitful and i had fun making it. You guys should try it to and you can choose to decorate it any way you want. So I'll end this post with .....

...THIS!!!! (Yeah I'm proud of myself it)