New tools and right clays

Working with new tools and harder clay makes all the difference in the world.  This is the fourth attempt at the Tardis with my new tools and I wasn't getting anywhere with my new tools.  My biggest problem was not my new tools it was the clay I was using.  The clay was way to soft and squishy.  I went through three different clays before I tried some of the Scupley III I had and it was nice and stiff.  It held together much better through all of the impressing and sharp edges.  I don't usually work with squares, I'm more of a circle person. 

Nail Dotting Tools bought on Amazon 

Really sloppy attempt at a Tardis using super soft clay.

Sclupey III, Tardis charm, and one of the tools used to make it.

 

I think when my Premo comes in I will have all the tools it takes to make everything I want.  I am very excited!  I am still working on the whole Indiana Jones party stuff but I don't want to really show anything until I have finished.  But we will see.  I'm thinking paper lanterns.  Hope you will like to see it because I am probably going to show you a tutorial on how to make them.

 

Thanks for coming back to see me.  Hope you are well and craft on kiddies.

 

Getting ready for Christmas

I am beginning to prep for Christmas season.  Time to make a ton of crafts.

I made Duck Tape rose pens last year and this year I am doing that again but I am going to pre-make a few for easy purchasing.  This year I am adding to that by making charms and some Christmas ornaments too.  Right now I am going to be working on a labor day weekend party so my crafts and tasks are sort of all over the place.  I have no DIY's, crafts, or anything at all except one lonely picture of some of the pens I have made so far. 

Enjoy.

 

P.S.  I won my eBay bid!  YEAHHHHH!  Now I will have plenty of product to make charms and ornaments with!
 

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