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!

 

 

You can get this macaron necklace at my etsy store, Gemnesis. Just click the shop tab above. Please remember to like my facebook page as well!!





It's been long

It's been such a long time since I last blogged. I got really busy with work and there was simply was no time to do any crafting. I'm sad... But.... I recently manage to create a few little things and they are up and selling on my Etsy shop. If you want to visit my shop it can be found on the top bar: Shop. If not search for Gemnesis!

These are the five things that are up right now:

I'm calling her Mika. It took me such a long time to get this right. Maybe I should do a post on how my clay dolls change. For some reason, I can't get them to look as nice as the ones I see on tutorials and I don't want to copy the whole style. So it took me some time to get things right.

Mini macaroons in a jar!!! Okay wait for it.... *SCREEEAAMMSSS* I love how this turn out! I'm a sucker for pastels and I love how cute it looks! I must say I almost died at the fifth macaroons but I persevered and it gave me fabulous results!

The idea seemed cute at first.. you know.... tiny bears in jar. Unntill..... after putting them in, people have been telling me they felt sad for the bears squeezing in the small jar. What do you think?

I always create bracelets using the materials as you see in the picture so I decided to go for a change and made a necklace instead. I must say, It always looked good and a bracelet but I'm loving how this looks as a necklace. Just like a statement piece.

The last one that I uploaded was this hand drawn birthday cake cameo setting necklace. I'm not too good at drawing so this was actually collaborated with my friend. We managed to sell a few of this at the flea the last time. These necklaces are really unique and I absolutely love them.

I hope I can post more and update my Etsy more. I'll try!! But in the mean time I would really appreciate it if you can Like my shop facebook page and instagram. I would be really thankful!

Instagram: http://instagram.com/gemnesis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopgemnesis
Shop: https://gemnesis.biz

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!

I can make a bear too!

I always wanted to make a bear when I was younger but could never do it cause I didn't know how to sew nor use a sewing machine. I got the materials needed cause my father offered to help me make one but he never got around doing it. Thus, the materials stayed in my drawers for the longest time.

My father finally taught me to use the sewing machine a few years back but I continued sitting on the idea of making my bear. I finally had the urge and mood to make one so I went round searching for a suitable bear template online. My mother even told me "you sure you know how to make it." Well, If I don't try I never know.

My first attempt wasn't much of a success because stupid me decided to hand sew it instead of using the sewing machine which I was capable of using. I hand sewed the whole bear and had to struggle with the body and all. Being my first time, I wasn't sure how to do it so I did it anyhow hoping it would turn out right. Wanna see the picture? See it now!

HAHAHAHA!!! Don't blame you if you laughed. Looks like what? A flying monkey with a bear head. Eh, but if you look at it another way, it's not bad right. Looks unique, it's hand sewn, you will never find another like this. If you are wondering about the hands I sew it the wrong what and only realised like after I stuffed everything.

Okay now moving on to the next bear. I wanted to make a proper bear like really a proper bear. I went to find another template cause I crushed my old template completely blaming it for the plight of my previous bear (I'm slowly liking it though :)).  As soon as I found it I started straight away, taking pictures of the process this time.

This is the template that I found online. It's called baby 'pip'.

Cut out the parts on a pink floral pattern that I really like. Some parts required two or three more pieces.

I kinda forgot to take picture of the other parts that I sew cause I got two excited. I took a picture of getting ready to sew the head. By far I feel, the hardest part of the body. I had to re-sew certain parts and I mean removing the thread again.

Yes! I used the sewing machine this time. The light makes the picture dark but I'm working in bright light.

Fixed the ears nose and mouth. Stuffed the face to add in the eyes. I used felt for the nose.You are going to see a few missing steps cause I got too excited but mainly also this is not a tutorial. I had to go online to search on tutorials on how to sew the bear but there wasn't really one that I could follow cause they either used materials I didn't have or their bear was different. I ended up taking ideas from all the different tutorials to make this bear.

Stuffed the body to see where I should place the hands and legs before sewing them on. Looking good yeah.

Managed to attach the arms and legs. They aren't attach too tightly though. I'm afraid they might come off. Regret that I didn't sew a few more times.

And here's my bear! It looks a lot better than I expected since its only my second attempt. Added a ribbon on the neck. Did I mention I hand sew the head to the body cause the opening was to small to fit?  I am going to make another one soon. Super proud of it! Picture bomb time!

So, which one to you prefer?