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How to use the silk clay: The clay is air drying which means you will have to seal the tub once opened with extra air tight materials (plastic bag or cling film before adding the lid for example). We suggest you add a drop of water (literally) into the tub to keep it moist. If the clay has become dry you can add water to make it supple again. The clay reacts a little like dough. If you make it too wet you have to keep kneading it until the excess water has been absorbed or evaporated. It may be a messy affair but just keep at it and the clay will become one mass again. Shape the clay as you would with normal clay, make your fingers wet to smooth out the surface. Leave to dry in the air (you can put it near a radiator to speed up the drying process). The clay remains a little 'bouncy' but it will not change its shape once fully dried. You can colour in the clay before modelling by adding dyes or even just use a sharpie or paint it once dry. Allow for a little shrinkage.
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Awl - perfect for shaping silk clay and for making eye and leg holes.
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November flock box
Beautiful autumnal wool colours this month🧡 Looking forward to the flock gathering with Steffi to see how to make some super cute acorns.
Lovely ideas in the flock box each month, and a wool sample on the felt sheep to try too
I was so excited to pre order this and when it arrived I loved it, packaged delightfully I can't wait to open the first parcel on the 1st December. We decided to purchase this as we watched all the live makes on Facebook last year. Thanks Steffi and team Makerss
clear and to the point . instructions lovely clear photos. Well written and Lovely . Better photos than my Part mice instructions. Up-dated Will try it our once I start needle felting again
Got this kit as an introduction to needle felting, there is a lot in the box & now waiting for the virtual tutorial to see how to make the little fella.
What a luxury ✨️ when you been putting up using polystyrene or felting in the air. Helped my makes starting look more professional for sure along with the Heidi needles.
This was the first time ordering from The Makerss and I was not disappointed. Being new to needle felting I wasn’t sure what to expect but the order was delivered very swiftly and the quality of the wool batts seem excellent. I will definitely order from here again.
The service was wonderful and it arrived so soon! I forgot to add the voucher so they added it for me...5* for that. The clay is lovely to use too 😊
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Samantha
Love this! Perfect for fingers, birds legs and beaks. Dries rubbery.
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Diane
Used for unicorn horn. Very pliable and a good clean white colour.
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Fiona Dickenson
Easy to use and air dries nicely
This clay is good for adding realistic looking claws to the wire bird feet. It's light and easy to shape and air dries without the need for additional heating.
