Make over!

When I cook, I have my favorite tools... and one of them broke few month ago after serving me for 2 decades! But I loved it so much that I didn't want to through it away! I decided to give it a make over!

Here it is :

Old and broken!






I grab some polymer clay, my pasta machine and made a new handle!...

 First I cut the nails that was holding the left over handle!

 Then I worked half a Fimo block plus some brown left over to give it a bit of color

 I rolled and twisted...

 Measured the length I need with the old handle

and at the same time gave it a flat surface on each side

 and cut...

 Then I made on opening

 and insert the metal part.

 Now working on the side to smooth the cut.

And baked it in the oven (230F) for 30 to 45min

Once it cool down I found something to make it stand and varnished it!

And I am pretty happy of my make over!!

Love my new peeler!

 Not too bad for someone who is not an expert in polymer clay!!...

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Polymer Clay

Polymer Clay is like 'play doh' for adult!... No offense!
I am fascinated by people who made fabulous sculptures and creations with polymer clay;
Once I tried; bought some clay, a machine, borrowed some books and made some beads; but I wasn't satisfied with my work ! May be one day; I'll give it another try !

For now I admire theses shops and artists and you can go visit their shop to discover some of their very nice pieces :

Beads from TooAquarius

Polar Bars Couple from Heartshapedcreations

Halloween... everywhere !

We are still in school stuff and a bit in fall mood or mode ! and Halloween is already everywhere, so as I do not like spooky and creepy decorations, I decided to share this sweet and cute little decoration made by a talented artist : Melaniecrafts; she made polymer clay ornaments, they are all so pretty and cute :

Check her etsy shop and blog :

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5685330

http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com/