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I was looking for a way to store my stud earrings that would allow easy access (no finicking with the earring backing), and also allow me to see them all and not pick through them before I dash out the door.
I came across a great tutorial here: http://www.gatheringbeauty.com/2014/06/diy-stamped-clay-bowls_18.html and loved the idea of the catch-all plate/bowl so I decided to make it. However, my method varies a little bit due to (potentially) my own lack of finesse so read on!
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Step 1
First, gather all your materials. Not pictured are the aluminum foil and the sandpaper (oy!)
If you don't have a clay roller (the plastic thing in the middle), then a rolling pin works just as well - I just like to separate my craft from my food which is why I got this little clay roller instead.
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Step 4
Next, lay your piece of clay inside the bowl. There are a few tutorials out there that asks you to lay the clay outside/on top of the base of the bowl, and those are usually using polymer clay.
I have experimented with both, and I personally like the inside-bowl method because some bowls have a ridge (feet?) on the bottom and that may leave a small impression within my own plate.
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Step 7
This step is tricky and crucial to do right away. Otherwise, you'll end up with a plate fail like I did -_-'
You will need to remove the plate from the bowl as soon as you finish stamping/when the clay is still wet. Otherwise, it will be a mess to remove afterwards - this pictured mess is half dry already (the bottom isn't dry since it's been sitting against the bowl for hours). I find sliding an exacto knife between your clay plate and the bowl itself helps to loosen things, and if you just turn the bowl upside down afterwards and tap it a few times, the plate should fall out no problem.
Leave it on some aluminum foil to dry afterwards - if you leave it on paper or some other surface it can stick to... well you're going to have a heck of a job cleaning it up afterwards.
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Step 11
Then you're ready to paint! Do whatever pattern you like - painting on paper clay reminds me of painting on paper.
Once you're done painting, you can varnish it to protect your work - I used Liquitex gloss varnish but you can use a matte or semi-gloss varnish as well depending on your taste. Make sure to follow the instructions on the bottle!