Charming Clay Flower Brooch

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  Step 1

  On wax paper, I started off by softening the clay some. The wax paper helps not make your work surface messy and at the end you will just lift it up with the flower and place it into a pan.

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  Step 2

  Then for the brooch, I made ten balls about the size of the end of my thumb. For the earrings I made ten balls as well, but they were a lot smaller.

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  Step 3

  Then I molded each one into a flower petal looking piece.

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  Step 4

  Next, create a ball and squoosh it flat. This will be what you rest all of the petals on. Make sure it is size appropriate.

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  Step 5

  Lay the first layer of five petals down. Push down at the middle to squish the petals to the round bottom piece.

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  Step 6

  Then place the second layer of five petals on. I alternated the petals so you could see the edges of both layers. Squoosh the middle of the petals down again to make sure they are secure.

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  Step 7

  Take the object you are using for the center and press it into the middle to create a mold of where it will go. This makes sure the piece will fit in place after baked. See the earring impression here?

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  Step 8

  Now lift up your wax paper, with your creation on it, and place it into a baking tray. Follow the directions for your clay on how to bake it.

  Once it is done and cooled off, paint on a coat of the glaze. I did the top, let it dry, then flipped it over and did the underneath of the petals.

  Then put some glue in the spot where the middle piece will go and place the piece in place. Let dry.

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  Step 9

  Last but not least, add your backing. I used the same glue again to make sure everything stayed in place.

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  Step 10

  Now you have some charming clay flowers to wear, use for decoration, etc

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Hdoddles · 46 projects 27th June 2012

very nice !

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