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[okapirose]

Java Jaws Sharkulent

Chilling in a big pot of coffee!

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[lookatthislittlething]

Cup of Tea (2) by Tina449 Via Flickr: Miniature Mouse OOAK 1:12 scale

[shaderro]

Pie Beads!!! Tutorial!!

I found this Gorgeous and awesome cute tutorial for you, my clayfriend!

Снова нашла невероятно простую и милую идею. Разве не прелесть ? =)). 

First I roll out a thin slab of porcelain. Then after cutting out ruffle-edged disc shapes, I form each into a dome shape using a copper form. Each of these domed discs will be one half (side) of a Pie bead. I tap down and flatten the edges to form a rim for joining the halves later.

Once they have dried a little bit on the dome form, I use my own handmade porcelain stamps to create the pattern on each side.

Then, when the porcelain has reached "leather hard" state, I remove the halves from the copper form.I use scraps of porcelain to create a creamy white slip (watery mud). Looks kinda yummy but I'm certain it isn't edible!

I carefully roughen (scratch) the surface areas of the rims to prepare them for joining. Then I paint on some slip and stick the two halves together.

I use an old knitting needle to help smooth the joints and restore the indented areas. 

I use the same tool to create a hole straight through the center,one side to the other (like a lentil bead).I then use a rubber-tipped "brush" to smooth the holes.

Next step, is a ball-end embossing tool to create the dimples. 

Voila! Pie Beads!

[kachurryncreations]