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Polymer clay - green, orange, red, copper, brown
Christmas polymer clay mold
Modelling tool
Baking tray
A4 green card
A5 thin hand made paper
Strong clear drying craft glue
Spray mount glue
Knife
Cutting mat
Rule
Pencil
Embossing tool
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| This little box is ideal for those little gifts or use it as a place setting with a difference. |
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step one - Cut the main box and the lid sections (to see how to do this check out how to make a simple box in the memory box section). Our box lid measures 2.5cm (1") tall by 5cm x 5cm (2") square. The base is 5cm (2") tall and 4.8cm x 4.8cm (1 7/8" x 1 7/8") square.
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step two - Score all fold lines and make up the base of the box, holding in place with a small peg if needed.
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step three - Cover the lid of the box with the thin hand made paper then fold into shape as you did for the base.
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step four - Create the tree motif using the polymer clay and the mold. If you are unsure how to do this then watch our video making a motif in the techniques section.
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step five - Attach the tree to the lid of the box to complete.
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Tricks of the Trade
Polymer Clay - Removing From Moulds
To get clay out of a mould successfully place in the freezer for a couple of minutes before removing the moulded motif. This will make it far less likely the motif goes out of shape as you push out of the mould.
Polymer Clay - Mould Professional Finish
Before removing the motif from the mould rub the edges with your fingers back towards the middle of the mould. In his way the edges will not have any little pieces sticking out giving an untidy finish.
Polymer clay - baking
When baking on a baking tray sometimes the back of the project will become shiny. To avoid this simply bake on paper towel instead.
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