I was at Joann's the other day and they had Transparent Fimo on clearance for $0.97 for the big bundles! Just $0.97! I haven't worked much with clay (unless play-doh counts!) but I have always been intrigued by it - so how could I possibly pass up this deal! We all know that we can't use coupons on sale/clearance items...which would explain the "pasta maker" now sitting on my art table! Now that I have the clay and I can make it all the same thickness what else could I do but make BUTTONS!
Over course, these are just my first attempts but I am really enjoying it! I baked them for 30 minutes at 230 degrees and then grabbed my Copic Sketch Markers, my air compressor, and my Copic airbrush kit and started playing! After I got them 'painted' I took them outside and placed a coating of acrylic sealer on them and let them dry! How cool is it that you can match buttons exactly to the color of your Copic colorings! Yep - I will definetly be making more...lots more!
You made buttons?!?!?! Very, very cool. You are so outta my league. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYum! I have four or five squares of Fimo in my cabinets right now...bought with the intention of creating some collo little buttons. Haven't got around to it yet, but this might be the push I needed! So cute!
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ReplyDeleteYou did a super job!
This is too Kewl....they turned out great. What a great tip. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWould colored Fimo work? I have tons sitting around. Thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, how fun to make your own buttons!
ReplyDeleteI have some clay I wanted to make some buttons with...I just never thought to use Copics with it!! Excellent idea!!! I may have to try that!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable!!! What a great idea!!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! I can't tell your fimo buttons from the ones I purchase in the stores!!! What a great idea; I have lots of that stuff around here somewhere and have never used it! Mine probably won't turn out as great as yours, but I'm definitely going to try it or something fun like that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advice and I appreciate it so much! I will be shooting you an email!
Thanks again!
This is a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteThese buttons are awesome!! that is a great investment... you will be able to make so many things!
ReplyDeleteBarb :)
What a great idea! Loving your new blog layout, Jamie! :)
ReplyDeleteThose are awesome and will definately help make my button addiction cheaper (I hope).
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