Lady Bird And Leaf Pins

Made from polymer clay

Posted by Libby W.

About

I first saw these pins in an embroidery book called doodle stitching, but it doesn't tell you how to make them. They are just included in a project on how to make a tree stump pin-cushion. I think they're really cute and were so easy to make. Sorry I have no pics, but I hope its simple enough to follow without.

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Superglue
  • Polymer Clay in green
  • Clear Varnish
  • Polymer Clay in red
  • Pin(s)
  • Black Acrylic Paint

Steps (4 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Shape the green into a leaf shape and draw on the viens and mid-rib with the end of a pin.

  2. 2

    Make the red into little beetle shapes. Draw on the head and wing cases with the end of the pin.

  3. 3

    Push the flat top of the pin into the bottom of the lady-birds and leaves, to make a little dent.Bake.

  4. 4

    Paint your ladybirds with the black paint to pick out the head and spots. Paint with clear nail varnish and glue onto pins when dry. Finished!