Polymer Clay Pumpkin
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Hi! I am going to show you how to make a pumpkin out of polymer clay.
Tools & Colors
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You will need:
Colors
- Orange Clay
- a small amount of pale green ( I mixed green with a bit of white.)
Tools
- Knife ( I like to use X-ACTO)
- Ball stylus
Pumpkin
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Roll out a ball of clay. Then poke a small hole in the top with the ball tool.
The Lines
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Take the ball tool and push down along the side of the pumpkin to make the lines.
Smoothing the Sides
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Now smooth the down the edges of the pumpkin with your fingers and the ball tool to make them more rounded.
The Stem
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Roll out a small piece of pale green clay into a cone-like shape and place on top of the pumpkin.
Finishing Up
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Take the ball tool and press the bottom stem into the grooves of the pumpkin. Then twist the stem a tiny bit to give it more realistic look.
Baking
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Bake in the oven at 275 °F for 15 minutes.
Done!
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There You have it! A polymer clay pumpkin. Perfect as a fall decoration.