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Ceramic keepsakes

Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist

Create personalised keepsakes from air-dry clay, adding a touch of elegance with gold leaf. Join Rachel in a friendly virtual setting and discover how to imprint inspirational text into clay using craft-shop items. Simple to make and lovely to give as gifts or keep for yourself and use as home decorations.

Preparation

Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.

Video time

30 minutes

Ceramic keepsakes | Virtual Village Hall | Royal Voluntary Service

a ceramic cloud keepsake with the word dream engraved into it
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  • Air dry clay in your choice of colour 
  • Rolling pin 
  • Sharp knife 
  • Clingfilm 
  • Design template - this needs to be a simple basic shape drawn onto cardboard and cut out 
  • Small alphabet stamps 
  • Gold, silver or copper leaf and the recommended manufacturer’s glue 
  • Very thin paint brush 
  • Soft cloth 
  • Medium sized paint brush 
  • Length of thin ribbon or cord in your choice of colour