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I’ll Fly Away in Glory

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angelkitty.jpgOkay it’s Friday, feet back on the ground please!  It’s time for a little polymer clay goofiness. 

Calling all angels: spend some time this weekend earning your wings or rather creating them with these polymer clay projects that I’ve scrounged up from various internet archives.

First is Angel Kitty by Kris Richards, don’t you won’t one for your fridge?  Perhaps a little reminder to be good when you open the door. Okay, maybe you’ll replace that halo with horns.

angelwing.jpgI think this angel wing project by Linda Hess has some rather sublime potential. I could see this sliced up and used as charms on a necklace or a few thin slices of the cane as earrings.  I may even try this one!

And even more feathery goodness:

Dona Kato’s Feather Cane

Jean Sheppard’s Gertsch Feather Cane

The Old Canes Feather, also from Jean, is a quite a clever way to recycle your old canes.

I’d love to see some your inspired winged creations.  Post a link in the comments section to share them.

Remember: “Every time a toaster oven bell rings, an angel gets their wings!”  Happy creating and I’ll see you back here on Monday.

[tags]polymer clay, projects, diy, crafts, angel crafts[/tags]

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  1. What a lovely surprise to see my angel wing cane mentioned! I hope you try it. Please be sure to send me a photo of whatever you make.
    Linda H

Have you read?

How To Make A Milk Mache Molding Compound

There are some craft projects that feel like they belong on a rainy afternoon kitchen table, and this Milk Mache Molding Compound is exactly one of them. It is part craft, part science experiment, and part “wait… did we just turn milk into something solid?”

This clever little project from CraftBits shows you how to make a simple homemade molding compound using just milk and vinegar. The idea is wonderfully old-school: when the vinegar reacts with the milk, it separates into curds and liquid, leaving you with a soft mixture that can be pressed, shaped, and dried into a hard, stone-like material.

It’s a lovely one to try with kids, especially if you enjoy hands-on STEM-style crafts that do not require a trolley full of supplies. You can use the finished compound to make small charms, beads, ornaments, rustic tags, or simple molded shapes. Just keep the pieces small and thin, as this is not really the sort of compound you would use for large sculptures or anything that needs to be perfectly smooth.

What I like most about this project is how accessible it is. Most of us already have milk, vinegar, a bowl, and paper towel in the kitchen, which makes it a brilliant last-minute craft activity. It also has that slightly magical quality children love — one minute it is liquid, the next it is turning into a moldable material.

A couple of tips before you try it: use whole milk if you can, as it tends to give a better result than skim or semi-skimmed milk. White vinegar is also the best choice, as darker vinegars may affect the colour and texture. And don’t rush the draining stage. If the mixture is too wet, it will be soggy and hard to shape; if it is too dry, it may crumble.

This would be a fun companion activity for our other kids craft ideas, especially if you are looking for something simple, inexpensive, and a little bit educational. It also fits nicely with home crafts and handmade gift embellishments if you want to turn your dried shapes into tags or decorations.

Would I call this a polished, professional clay substitute? No. Would I call it a wonderfully curious, messy, memorable craft experiment? Absolutely.

If you enjoy homemade craft supplies, kitchen-table experiments, or easy projects that make children ask “how did that happen?”, this Milk Mache Molding Compound is well worth a try.

You can find the full project instructions here: Milk Mache Molding Compound