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Instructions No. 2939

Instructions No. 2939

Difficulty: Beginner

The idea for the decorative witches' cottage was sent to us by Core from Switzerland.

Use this idea as inspiration for your own little witches' cottages and treat yourself to some great modelling fun!

Materials

In addition to polymer clay-modelling clay , you will first need a screw-top jar. You can use a used jam jar with a screw top or the storage jar from the materials list.

Also use a polystyrene ball, that from is slightly smaller in diameter than the lid and have an LED chain of light ready for decorating later.

Designing the roof

First cut the polystyrene ball. in half. This is best done with a heated knife. Glue the half of the ball to the lid of your jar using hot glue.

Fimo Soft modelling clay is used for the modelling . This is particularly easy and precise to work with if it has been kneaded by hand for some time before shaping.

Use Fimo in different shades of brown for the shingles. Roll out the smooth polymer clay into a flat dough, cut out the individual shingles from the clay and smooth the edges.

Now place the small shingles in alternating colors on the polystyrene. Next, shape a roof peak and place it on the shingle.

How to make the house

First, model the windows out of transparent polymer clay and shape the entrance door. Use the different shades of brown to create the house wall using Fimo sheets in marble-look. Work the windows into the "wall". Place the modeled surface on the glass and work out the joints.

Before you harden everything in the oven at 130 °C for approx. 30 minutes, check the surface for fingerprints left by modelling and remove them if necessary (simply brush over them). Once hardened, your work will remain in the mold and can no longer shift.

Modeling decorative ornaments

Now you can decorate the basic shape of the witch's house as you wish. For example, twist two strands of Fimo paste together and use them as window frames. Shape small leaves and flowers and place them decoratively on the house. You can also harden them in the oven and fix them in place with hot glue.

Finally, place the LED light in the glass.