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Now here is an area that can cover virtually anything you can make. I've tried to narrow it down a bit (because although I've tried lots of things, I haven't tried everything). Here you will find out about the many experimental projects I've tried out and new materials I've found to use.
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how to use milliput modelling putty
This is where you learn how to model something without the need for a potter's studio or firing kiln. There are many materials that allow you to air dry the clay before you can paint and varnish it... read more | |||
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how to use Das modelling clay
This is a slightly different substance from the one described above and is just as easy to use. In this project I show you have to model miniature ACEOs (art cards editions and originals) in clay...read more | |||
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how to make a latex mould/mold
After you've created your clay object (or you could use a variety of objects as a master), you can create a mould of it. In this project I let you know the tricks of getting it to work...read more | |||
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how to use plaster of Paris
After you've created your mould, you might want to use it to cast plaster. There are a few tricks I use to get rid of air bubbles, strengthen delicate bits and speed up the drying process...read more | |||
| how to gild using metal leaf
Gilding is one of many options you can use to decorate an object in gold. In this project I replicated a medieval book cover that I'd seen at the British Museum. Find out how easy it can be...read more | ||||