A Beautiful Bird for Spring

 Hello fellow artist! Today I am sharing a tutorial I did years ago; the most popular video on my YouTube channel. 😀

Isn't it just adorable? It is a simple project that just looks amazing!

The supplies used in this project are:

Creative Paperclay®

Styrofoam ball - 1.25”

Styrofoam egg - 2.5”

White Glue

Toothpick

Gesso

Acrylic paints

A base of bird to be attached to. I used a piece of a branch.

2  1/4” dowels or chopsticks

Varnish

Raffia (optional)

Sculpting tools

Water

Paintbrushes

Follow along in the video below:

You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay®. You can also visit my blog Paper Mache Patch.

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick and Amazon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzette

Blog/website: https://www.papermachepatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

A Mixed Media Canvas using Delight Clay™

 Hello!

Welcome to another tutorial. Today I will show you how to make a mixed media canvas using Delight Clay™. 

Delight Clay™ is so light that it is perfect for embellishments. In the video tutorial below, I will show you how I made the embellishments for a mixed media canvas. I will also demonstrate how I put this canvas together. 

The supplies I used are:

Delight Clay ™

Dylusions Ink - or any you have on hand. I used Poster Red. 

Gesso - I used Liquitex Basics

Pencil

Acrylics Paints - I used Golden Acrylics Fluorescent Green and Pink

Black acrylic paint

Credit glue

Washi tape

Gold marker

Metallic spray ink - I used Art Anthology Gilded Gold 

Follow along in the video below:

Thank you for stopping by. You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay® and Delight Clay™. You can also visit my blog Paper Mache Patch.

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick and Amazon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzette

Blog/website: https://www.papermachepatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzettehussey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

A Creative Paperclay® Christmas

 Hello, 

Welcome to another blog post. I can't believe that it is the holiday season again. I have been so busy that I didn't realize it was December! Instead of making another ornament, I have put together a list of past tutorials that I have done using Creative Paperclay® or Delight Clay™.  I am sure you can find something to get you in the holiday spirit.

 

A Church for Your Christmas Village

Christmas Cookie Cutter Ornaments

A Vintage Snowman Ornament

A Santa Ornament 

Creative Paperclay® Christmas Trees

And finally, here is a bonus video -  a full tutorial on my YouTube channel.

I hope I have inspired you to get started on your Christmas decorations. Have a wonderful holiday season and I will see you in the new year. 

You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay®. You can also visit my blog Paper Mache Patch.

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick and Amazon. 

Happy Crafting!

Suzette

Blog/website: https://www.papermachepatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzettehussey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

A Paper Mache Christmas Bobble

 Hello, Christmas is around the corner so it's time to start making Christmas ornaments! Today I will show you how to make this metallic Christmas bobble. isn't it beautiful?

Here is a list of supplies that you will need:

• Creative Paperclay®
• a paper mache bobble (or a styrofoam ball covered with newspaper strips)
• diluted white glue
• a rolling pin
• clay cutters
• gesso
• gold acrylic paint
• Pebeo Bronze Wax Paste (gilders wax)
• paper towel

Follow the steps below:

Step 1

Roll out the clay and cut circles with the clay cutter.

Step 2

Stick to paper mache ball using diluted white glue. Press down each circle firmly to ensure a proper seal. Allow it to dry thoroughly.

Step 3

Remove the hanger if there is one. Paint with a coat of gesso.

Step 4

Apply a coat of gold acrylic paint. Dry thoroughly before moving on.

Step 5

Apply a coat of Gilders Wax. When dry you can give it a light buff.

Step 6

Reattach the hanger.

Thank you for stopping by. You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay®. You can also visit my blog Paper Mache Patch.

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick and Amazon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzette

Blog/website: https://www.papermachepatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzettehussey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

Ten Minute Halloween Ghost

 Hello and welcome to my spooktacular tutorial! Today I am going to show you how I made this adorable ghost. 

For this project I am using Delight Clay™. It is easy to use and has a lovely, soft, marshmallow-like texture. 

All you need is:

• Delight Clay
• water and paintbrush for smoothing
• a pencil to form the eyes
• watercolor paints and small brushes
• spray varnish

Step One:

Grab a palm full of Delight Clay™ and form it into the shape of your ghost. Gently tap the base on a table to ensure that it stands flat.

Step Two:

Using some water and your finger/paintbrush, smooth the clay.

Step Three:

Use your pencil to poke two holes for the eyes.

Step Four:

Add black water-color paint to the eyes using a small paint brush. Use a soft brush, or your finger to add paint to the cheeks. Set aside to dry.

Step 5

Spray with varnish when it is completely dry. 

That's it! You are done. Wasn't that simple?

Tips

1. Do not bake Delight Clay™ or dry with a heat gun.
2. Only use a spray varnish - the watercolor paint will shift with a paint-on varnish.
3. Add a hook to make a hanging ornament.
4. You can use acrylic paint also, just ensure the clay is dry first.
5. HAVE FUN!

You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay® and Delight Clay™. You can also visit my blog Paper Mache Patch.

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick and Amazon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzette

Blog/website: https://www.papermachepatch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzettehussey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

Making Embellishments with Creative Paperclay®

 Hello! Welcome to another tutorial. Today I want to show you how versatile Creative Paperclay can be. My main use is sculptures but I also use it to make embellishments for my craft and mixed media projects. I used molds, rubber stamps and freeform to make these gorgeous embellishments.

To make the embellishments you will need Creative Paperclay, molds, cornstarch, a rolling pin, a craft knife and a rubber stamp. You can decorate them with whatever paints etc. you have on hand. 

For the lovely pink coiled flower, roll out your clay into a snake and then roll up like a pinwheel. Set it aside to dry. You can make it as large or small as you like. 

If you are using a mold, dust it lightly with cornstarch and press in the clay. Carefully remove it and set it aside to dry.

You can also freeform shapes such as hearts. 

For this one a rolled out the clay thin (about an eighth of an inch) and then stamped the clay using my favorite dragonfly stamp. 

I then set them all aside to dry.

I decorated them using acrylics,

gilders pastes,

and gilders paint.

For the dragonfly and painted with acrylic paint and then sprayed with a walnut ink.

I think they all came out beautifully don't you? Now I have more embellishments to add to my stash. 

I do hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you so much for joining me. 

Please share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay®. You can also visit my blog suzettehussey.com

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick and Amazon. 

Happy Crafting!

Suzette

Blog: https://suzettehussey.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzettehussey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

Website:  https://www.papermachepatch.com

How to Make a Ring Dish with Creative Paperclay®

 Hello, today I have a quick tutorial for you using Creative Paperclay® . I will show you how to make a ring dish which is quite useful, especially by the sink!

I used antique glaze to give it an old appearance and corrugated cardboard for the texture.

The supplies needed are:

• Creative Paperclay®
• corrugated cardboard
• rolling pin
• a small bowl 
• craft knife
• rubberstamps
• fine-grit sandpaper such as 220 grit
• antique varnish

Follow along in the video below:

You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay®. You can also visit my blog suzettehussey.com

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick, and Amazon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzette

Blog: https://suzettehussey.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzettehussey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

Website:  https://www.papermachepatch.com

Make a Hanging Bird Ornament.

 Hello,

Welcome to another blog post. I can't believe it is June already! Today I have a video tutorial for you. I will be showing you how to make a hanging bird ornament using Creative Paperclay®.

Isn't that cute?

The supplies needed are:

• Creative Paperclay®
• rolling pin
• craft knife
• 220 grit sandpaper
• gesso
• acrylic paints
• Golden Satin Acrylic Glaze
• thin craft wire
• jute cord
• beads

Follow along in the video below.

Thank you for stopping by. You can share your creations with us on our Facebook page. We would love to see them! For more inspiration have a look around the blog. There are tutorials for many levels using Creative Paperclay®. You can also visit my blog/website - https://www.papermachepatch.com

You can find Creative Paperclay® online at Creative Paperclay Co and also at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Dickblick, and Amazon. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Suzette

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papermachepatch/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/papermachepatch/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/suzettehussey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PaperMachePatch

Skillshare: https://skl.sh/2QyIn93

Website:  https://www.papermachepatch.com