https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/be-dazzled-heart-3 • Posted by Aakriti C.
FLATTER'EM ALL!!! This could be a perfect add on for this Valentines day!! The project would take less than 2hours but the drying takes up most of the time :D
FLATTER'EM ALL!!! This could be a perfect add on for this Valentines day!! The project would take less than 2hours but the drying takes up most of the time :D
These are the things you'll be needing the decoupage glue, black permanent marker, red clay and BLACK & RED crystal stickers found in any craft shop
Also you'll require a set of clay tools for cutting out the heart shape, a toothpick for making a hole for the charm loop to go through and a paintbrush for decoupage.LETS START!!!
Firstly,roll out your red air-dry clay flat. Make sure that you've evenly flattened the clay and keep in mind that the circumcumference of the flattened clay is wider than the heart you intend to make. P.S.:Do not make it too thin!
Now with the help of clay tools carve out the heart shape. It need not be necessary to make a perfect heart. Play along with it and have fun!
Smoothen out the edges of the heart with a flattening clay tool.
With the help of a toothpick make a hole. Once you've decided where you want the whole to be,gently push the toothpick into the heart.
This is how it would look :) Let the clay heart dry off completely on its own. P.S.: You could even use your hair dryer too quicken the drying process.
Once your cute heart is dry, take the black marker and colour the edges of the heart black. For an alteration you could even outline the heart if you want ;)
This is how it wold look after colouring the edges black. (In this photo the edge looks shiny, thats because I took the pic after decoupage :p)
Decoupage Time!! I prefer to use decoupage and water in the ratio of 3:2 ,i.e., for every 3 drops of decoupage glue, 2 drops of water are required. Once you've made the mix (according to the size of your heart) take a paintbruh and decoupage each side of the heart at a time after the first side dries (use the blower to dry each side quickly)
This is how it would look after you've decoupaged the heart. You could repeat Step#10 once or twice but its very important to let each layer of decoupage glue to dry off thoroghly. PS: Do not overdo it ;) Note: I chose to outline my heart in Step#8
Just a step away from 'Be Dazzling' it!! Note: The heart in the pic is not outlined with the marker although the edges are in black.
Outline the heart with Black Swarovski Stickers.Make sure that the hole is not closely covered and that it has smart enough space for the charm loop/jump ring to go through. Stick the Red Swarovski stickers inside the heart. All most there!
Open up the Charm loop ajar (with the help of a plier) so that the loop easily passes through the hole. Next, Seal the Deal! Close the loop and it is done!! All thats left it to FLAUNT IT!!!