TinyJudi Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Here is my first attempt at making some Foxgloves. Just wanted to share with you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 great job Judi! The foxgloves are adorable!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenb Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 They look great! You did a wonderful job on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 They are beautiful, Judi!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 They are very pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tams Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 You did a beautiful job! They are so pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 You did a beautiful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 What lovely flowers! How did you ever get them so lovely like that? Are they FIMO or what? Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Very pretty! I really have to start working on plants and flowers... (Making a note to myself: get off the darned internet and get to work, girl! The curtains are calling!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmatson Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Wow, you did a really great job!! Especially for a first try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 You did a fantastic job!! After the class I took last week I take my hats off to you who make flowers!! They are wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Great Job Judi I think if I tried to roll fimo out that thin I'd just smush it and then it would just go into my misc bag. If you don't mind me asking... Do you make the stems and cook them then add the flowers or something. I know some people make the petals and precook them then add more on afterwards because it gives you a strong base or starting point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted April 2, 2007 Author Share Posted April 2, 2007 Thank you all for the kind words. I got the idea from looking through my vast collection of flower pictures. I do this often, trying to figure out how to make them mini and out of clay. It is sooooo simple. Here is what I did. I used Sculpey clay, I assume Fimo would work the same. I just took a small amount and rolled it between my finger and thumb, shaping it into a cone. This is done by rolling the bottom area of the clay but not the top. Then, I just took a toothpick and made the hole. I twirled the toothpick a bit to get a nicer look. If you try it, you'll see what I mean. Then, I took a bit of yellow clay and mixed it with a larger amount of dark green to get the color I have. No real measuring, just went with the end result. I used floral wire for the stem and wrapped it with the clay, rolling it until it looked the right size. Then I made some tight green buds to go at the top. After baking...I baked for 5 minutes at 225 degrees... I glued each 'bell' on individually. I use super glue to attach them. I started with the green buds and put one on each side of the wire and one in the middle. Just follow the pattern down the stem. One on of the flower stems, I added a couple additional 'bells' to fill it out. Like I said....sooooo simple. It sure was fun too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 They're lovely! Pretty colours, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 You did a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Pretty thanks for sharing the how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjack Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Thanks for sharing Judi. I will definately use your instructions when I finally get to the part of my willowcrest where I decorate it instead of build it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 they are beautiful....great job.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 very nice job, they're lovely!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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