Happy Wednesday folks! well, this week we have gone from 2 degrees to 50! You know what they say about the weather in Maine, if you don’t like it wait 5 minutes LOL! This week my desk is littered with clay, glass, stencils and moulds…why am I telling you this? because it is What’s on Your Workdesk Wednesday (or WOYWW for short) before I show you my desk here are some molds I made from Sculpy Bake and Bend Clay, it s way cheaper than using the Ranger 2 part molding stuff, I made a video to show you how at the end of this post:
And here is my desk, I am a skitzo crafter today, making stencils and molds…I think I like making supplies more than creating with them LOL!
And just in case you think I don’t support the crafting economy check out my yummy new glass I just ordered from Devardi glass. I sorted it in a bill organizer I picked up a few years ago at goodwill for $2. It is perfect for the glass rods. I hope to try out this glass later today, since my toaster oven is out for clay anyway I think I will use it as a rod warmer (don’t worry, I won’t burn my hands off!) since the Devardi glass (which is dirt cheap BTW) might be a little shocky so I want to bring it up to temp before I put it in the flame, my studio is really cold so thermal shock might happen…I’ll let you know how it all turns out 🙂
And now my super cheap flexible mold tutorial. I used Bake and Bend clay which I bought on sale for $5 a pack of six 1 oz bricks but regular prices is $7 so still way cheaper than the two-part epoxy mold maker. What I really love is that it does not cure till you heat it so there is no waste. With the 2 part stuff you have to use it or lose it! You can even press the clay to textured surfaces and make rubber stamps!
I thought of another tip when working with clay: Remove your nail polish first because the clay will make it all freaky and gross:) Oh and the scrap clay rigid mold tutorial (which is like making them for free-love that!) is here. Well, that’s it! I am going to brew a pot of coffee and head over to the Stamping Ground and check out other WOYWW crafty desks, won’t you join me? Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
Fun! I’ve never worked with glass before 🙂 Looks like it could be fun!
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Hi Lindsay, this looks absolutely great. I’ve not come across this clay before and will look out for it.
I’m afraid I’m terribly behind with following your blog at the moment – there’s a lot going on and my computer stuff has got a bit left behind! I will catch up, though, because you’ve been posting about some really interesting stuff recently.
Thanks for your great comment. Yes, loads of people approach me when I go out in my decorated wheelchair! The new spoke guards went down really well at the show. I was there with my credit card at the ready, I’m afraid, not selling lol!! It was a really fun day out.
Happy WOYWW,
Shoshi #111
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Looks fun and interesting! We have had changeable weather too. Yesterday I went for a walk in 53* weather. Today is a snow day with low 30s and lots of snow!!
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Great tutorial!! I actually already have some of this clay that I got for the kids.
I am definitely going to have to try this.
I was wondering if you ever cast with hot glue instead of clay and if you know already whether these moulds will handle that or if my hot glue will become a permanent part of the mould? This is inexpensive enough that I think I can afford to fool around with varied techniques though which I have always been afraid to try with the more expensive premade ones you can buy. 🙂
darlamcc at eastlink dot ca
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It will be fine for hot glue, just use a sponge and coat the mold with glycerin or clear embossing ink first to make a resist:)
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Thank you so much for your reply Lindsey. You are awesome. I will be trying this tonight with some resin flowers and buttons I just can’t seem to bring myself to part with. 🙂
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I watched your tutorial on clay molds. Can these be used with resin?
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I really do not know, if you use flexible clay like bake and bend and use a release spray you should be fine. Not sure if using scrap clay because it will be rigid.
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Thanks Lindsey! I am familiar with Bake and Bend, but had never thought of it for this use. I make molds for resin as well as polymer clay and this would be perfect for sure. I don’t think you mentioned and I certainly can try on my own, but do you know if you can reheat this i.e. bake in it like the silicone? You are amazing with how many ideas you come up with and so willingly share with your loyal readers!
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Thanks Laurie, well, yes and no to answer your question, if you bake it with food in it chemicals can leach out, this is not food save, if you bake it with polymer clay in it I think the clays will bond together. It can take the heat of hot glue, friendly plastic and the hear resin makes fine. Why do you wan to bake it again, if you don’t mind me asking?
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Oh please please please can I play in your tin of lovely stash it looks wonderful and I love your moulds and video thank you for sharing
Ria #44
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My goodness I thought our weather was changeable! Such a lot of lovely stuff going on in your craft room. Happy Wednesday :o)
Sue x (MiniOwner@74)
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OK, Lindsay, now I need to get me some of that clay to make my mold 🙂 Thanks for your tutorial and warning “knead the clay for 10 – 15 mnts” A’right!! Love coming here so I can smile.
Carmen L
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“I’ll be back” as the quote goes. I just bought a package of clay so I want to see your tut. And I so want your box of metal goodies (keys n stuff)!!!!! Lucky you. Can’t wait to see what you do with the glass. Happy WOYWW! Nan 107
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I love your tutorials. I always look forward to your weblog emails. I learn so much. Thank you!!
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Oh you REALLY have an interesting desk. The clay is new to me (other than when I used to watch Carol Duval!) and the glass rods are totally something I’m not familiar with. Looked around for a spot to ‘join’ as a follower, but not seeing one. Should like to revisit to see what interesting arts you are creating. Thanks for the visit & comment at my blog. Brrrr…on Maine. I’ve been in Boston this time of year, and it’s plen-tee cold there. Too cold for this ole So. Fla. transplant! TFS
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there is an email subscribe button on the top left sidebar, you get an email each time I post. Thanks!
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Great tutorial! I need to go out ad get some of this clay to play with. Thanks for all your videos!
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How great to find this- I keep looking at mould making supplies, and they are so expensive! Off to check this stuff out now, Have a great day, hugs, Shaz #69
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Wow, this is amazing…I have never played with any of these goodies. Off to find out more about them. Thanks for sharing. Happy belated WOYWW. Caro #60
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Hi Lindsay,
Mm long time since been over here – have been finding Summer and blogging difficult, as seems so many other things demand your time and energy..
But wow, girl, you always make eyes pop with what you are playing with.. glass – now that is magically beautiful but beyond my ken and same with moulds..
I think i would wonder how to use them.. the more I create the simpler things get, add fewer doo-dads that before.. thanks for popping over and happy WOYWW Shaz in Oz.x
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How fun!!! I love your box of ‘whatzits” too!! I think I would have a blast rummaging in there!
Happy Crafting!
Jeannie #12
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Great idea Lindsay, I got smart and pinned this so I will find it when I want to do it!
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Yeah, it’s a good idea to remind everyone that there are other products that do a good job to..I feel that particularly as the trends go around and come around! Like the tip about the nail varnish, made me smile!
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getting ready to try this and was wondering if it works with the little charms and shuch that have words. Not sure if it will come out backwards for the clay casting.
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yes it will, the mold will be backwards but the item you make will be the right way around:)
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I do not have a website but I am enjoying yours and i was just wondering what you make your stencils out of and possibly where do you order the sheets from? stencils are so expensive and I have a lot of punches and I believe I would really get into making stencils I just don’t know what they’re made out of. thank you very much if you do reply to me even though I’m not a vendor or a website owner.
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you can use cardstock but the stencil film that stencils are made from is a thin plastic like report covers. I am not sure how it would punch but you could use an xacto (sharp craft knife) knife or a die to cut the film.
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Thanks for the info. I have been looking for something like this for a while now. Since I live in a small town it’s not easy to find new products like this.
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