It had the perfect shape but the handle got in the way. Tabitha suggested using a cigar holder. Since I didn't have one of those, I got a blood drawing tube at work and tried that. Tabitha also suggested putting the molds in the refrigerator for a while to keep the clay from sticking.
I didn't have much success with that. A Google search turned up Judi Maddigan's site. She suggested using cornstarch lightly dusted on the mold. That worked really well.
Now I have four little red bowls. If they don't work for the lights, I can use them in the kitchen! :D
Thank you for all of your helpful suggestions. I think I'm getting closer to making something I can actually use?Hope you have a lovely day! I would love to stay home and play but I need to go get ready for work. Money for minis, you know . . .
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Ah success at last! Looking good. Glad the corn starch worked for you...but it was the CLAY that was to go into the fridge, not the mold :-)
When you use cornstarch on a mold, makes sure almost all of it is dusted off...it will stick to and color your clay much as grated pastels will.
I'm taxing my brain on this, too. :D You know, a suction cup seems to have the right shape. Could you make a poly clay mold of that or just paint the suction cup directly? No idea if that'll work. :]
Hmmmm... the suction cup sounds like a possibility? I may have one too. Thanks!
i love how we can use everyday stuff as tools for miniature~
Al final daras con el molde y la tecnica perfecta, muchas amigas te van guiando...de momento tiene una pinta estupenda, un beso.
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These have a better shape and now you can make bowls galore!!
I think you are going to get there with the lamps. :)
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