When working with flat objects, I often start with either craft felt or partially felted thicker sheets I buy online. After I sew the finished pieces together, I push wool back over the stitches to hide them.
He lives!
The first fro-yo cast was successful! Next I’ll be experimenting with different colors and painting techniques so I can plan a color scheme for the edition. Yay!
The Cupcake Cuties are on sale!
I added some stuff to the shop and created a coupon code for February. Check it out! www.etsy.com/shop/GoldfishUnderwater
Fro-yo progress
I use a sandable primer to fill in any imperfections and get the surface super smooth. I usually use black so I can see where I’ve already been. Done with the wet sanding, ready for a sealer coat, and then off to the mold making stage!
Fro-yo progress
Adding detail to the fro-yo swirl in layers.
Working on some Fro-Yo Fellas <3
Making some progress on the cake cone for a future edition of little fro-yo fellas. I like to apply the epoxy clay in layers, letting it cure between work sessions so that I can work on small areas at a time without damaging the overall piece.
I opened an Etsy store!
I opened an Etsy store! The first batch of Cupcake Cuties is up for sale. They come with a bonus 4×6 print. I’ll be adding more to the shop over the next few weeksI’ll post updates as I do! https://www.etsy.com/shop/GoldfishUnderwater
Casting, building, and painting cupcake creatures!
These will be up for sale on etsy in a couple weeks–stay tuned!
Building a cupcake guy in pieces for my next mold making project
