This
week we are finally getting the s'mores finished! I know this was a
long process but I didn't want to make any of the videos any longer
than they already were. I hope this was worth the wait.
So
we are starting by making some roasting sticks for our s'mores. Since
we use the metal variety at our house I started with those. 18 gauge
stem wire seems like a good weight and looks in scale. By adding the
clay to make a handle it is more substantial and easier to handle.
For
the wooden variety an 1/8th inch dowel looks about right
and is a good balance between the correct visual weight and still
having some strength to it.
For
the marshmallows that go on the sticks we are using the same Model
Magic clay that we used last week for the ones to go with the bag.
That way these still retain the softness of the real thing. It is up
to you how much color you add via chalks and paints to make yours
look gently roasted or totally burnt. Remember there is a kid like me
in every group that just has to start their marshmallow on fire.
Now
the fun part begins, we are going to build the s'mores. Start with
the baked half graham crackers from last week. Place one textured
side down on your work surface and using the same clay we used for
the chocolate bars form the blob of melty chocolate on the less
textured side. Now use another half cracker to smash a ball of white
polymer clay until it looks like the marshmallow would look in your
s'more. Now use a blade to remove the marshmallow unit from your work
surface and stick the two halves together. Give them a little
squeeze, add some chalk to the white clay and set them on a paper
plate for baking.
There
that is all there is to it! The dolls can now pig out on s'mores
around the campfire.
Now
I am going to go make some real s'mores why don't you join me and we
can eat some gooey goodness to celebrate fall.
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