Tiny Teacups

By Phoebe Doehring for Polyform Products

size: 1-1/2"

Polyform Sculpey Clay: Pistachio, Ballerina Pink, White, Sunshine Yellow, French Blue, Tan
Gold string or thread

1. On clean work surface, condition clay in hands until soft. For each teacup, condition half bar of clay until pliable. Roll 1/4" ball and form ball into "pinch pot" shape, molding circle with indentation in center. For teacup handle, roll skinny 1/4"-thick snake. Bend snake into handle. Apply Liquid Sculpey on ends of handle and press ends onto teacup.
2. Roll tiny Tan ball and press inside teacup for tea. For saucer, roll clay to 1/4" thickness. Cut 1/2" (base) and 1-1/2" (saucer) circle shapes using cookie cutters. Press base on bottom of saucer; smooth edges. Apply Liquid Sculpey on saucer and press on bottom of teacup. Repeat process creating additional ornaments.
3. Position teacups on parchment-lined baking sheet and follow manufacturer's instructions to bake in oven. Let cool.
4. Use fine-tipped paintbrush and acrylic paints to add polka-dots, flowers, hearts, or other designs on teacups. Let dry.
5. Apply Glossy Glaze following manufacturer's instructions. Let dry. Tie gold thread around teacup handle to hang.
Tip
1. Cover work surface with wax paper for greater ease when using clay.