Materials
Glass ball ornaments, colors of choice, 2 3/4" diameter
oven bake polymer clay assorted colors
Assorted acrylic paints
gold metallic embroidery floss
Parchment paper
Clear adhesive gel (E6000 glue)
Instructions
1. Form clay pieces (note: all teapots are made in the same way, only embellishments differ) Roll clay to form 1/4" diameter log. Use knife to cut lengths from log as follows: 4 3/4" for base, 4"for top, 3 1/2 for handle and 2"for spout.
For top and base, join clay ends to form circles. For handle, pinch both ends to flatten; bend clay to resemble a handle. For spout, pinch one end of clay and bend to resemble spout.
For roses, roll a 1/16" diameter log and wrap clay to desired width. For leaves, form a 1/2" long oval from clay and pinch one end to a point; use toothpick to add veins as desired.
Place all clay pieces on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
Following manufacturer's instructions, bake clay pieces; let cool completey.
2. Assemble the teapots. Use adhesive to attach clay pieces to ball.
Use end of paintbrush or toothpick to dot paint on balls as desired.
For hanger, cut 7" length from embroidery floss. String length through loop; knot ends.
I hope you all have not had this craft project. If you would like to see a picture of this please email me.
Thanks
Gwen
here is a picture of the ones another gal made for the ornament swap on another site these are Lonnie's Teapots~~
http://www.geocities.com/happycraftinginwi/teapots .html
From Lonnie
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you don't know how flattered I was to find this web site with my tea pots. had forgotten where it was.
I am happy when anyone passes stuff on to others. that's what crafting is all about, isn't it?
Just for you that wanted to know, I used those clear balls (small size is cuter) but used both.
added polymere clay, baked, then painted the whole thing. I cheated and used rub ons for designs on side.
just a note, some times the spout wants to pull away from the ball after baking. just glued it down. the ones that I took special care with were ok. have a good time!</pre>
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