This
week I thought I would add to the doll's kitchen inventory with a
rubber spatula (or several).
This
idea came to me while I was washing my dishes after making some
cookies the other day. I have always loved the shape and design of a
good rubber spatula and it occurred to me that it would be a fun
polymer clay project to make for the dolls. The shapes are simple and
although this project takes some time due to the repeated bakings it
is still really simple.
We
start with our handle and a skinny stick from the craft store is the
perfect place to start. We just need to make it the correct length
but cutting it to 3 ½” long. (go ahead and make a mark ¾” from
one end now too) Just be really careful when ever you are cutting
things like the skinny stick. Always use the correct tools and don't
try to make due with a pair of scissors.
Now
we can add some shape to our handle by sanding it with an emery
board. The end that you marked needs to be rounded but the other end
can be any shape you desire. Go check out the real spatulas online or
in the store to get ideas.
I
actually made several of these the other day to work out the best way
to go about getting the correct shape. I didn't want to loose the
cool shape that the real spatulas have. I found that by adding a thin
layer of clay that will be covered up with more clay the dimensions
were much better.
Just
follow what I did in the video and you will be fine.
Remember
to have fun with the project and make a variety of shapes of spatulas
for your dolls.
Oh,
and as far as color goes this is a good place to have fun too since
the real ones come in a rainbow of colors you can make them just
about any color you wish.
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