Not only fireflies can flicker in the dark. The original candle holder in the form of a polymer clay ladybug will create a warm, cozy atmosphere in the nursery.
Modeling simple crafts from polymer clay develops fine motor skills well, so feel free to bring your children to this fascinating activity. In addition, polymer clay is malleable like plasticine, but products from it are durable.
You will need:
✽ white polymer clay
✽ hardened wire
✽ white, pink, red and black acrylic paints
✽ skin color acrylic varnish
✽ round shape for cutting with a diameter of 2 cm
✽ polymer clay modeling tools
✽ acrylic hemisphere with a diameter of 10 cm
✽ LED garland or candle-pill
✽ brush
✽ universal glue
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Step 1
Roll out polymer clay approx. 1 cm and cover the resulting layer with an acrylic hemisphere. Cut excess clay.
Step 2
Using a modeling tool, form a round head with an oval nose and stick to the body of a ladybug.
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Step 3
Cut out holes on the back of a ladybug using a round shape. Wire length approx.Stick 15 cm into the head and leave the ladybug in the air to dry for several days.
Step 4
Remove the acrylic hemisphere and paint the ladybug according to the drawing or according to your desire. Twist the ends of the wires in a spiral. Inside the ladybug place an LED garland or a safe candle-pill.
Source and photo: Burda. My favorite hobby 1/2018
