DIY Paper and Clay Zipper Pulls
Create darling zipper pull accessories with paper and Liquid Sculpey!
- Sculpey Liquid Clay CLEAR
- Sculpey Liquid Colors for Backs
- Silicone Mat
- Watercolor Card Stock Paper
- Permanent Markers
- Scissors
- Old Paintbrush Or Clay Tool
- Hole Puncher
- Binder Rings
Start by deciding what image or design you want to create. If you need to sketch it first with pencil, that is totally okay. I just went for it with the permanent markers.
Step One
Create a design (to scale) for the zipper pull you want to make. Use permanent markers on a thick watercolor paper for the best results. This an be as simple or elaborate as you would like.
Step Two
Cut the design out. Be sure not to have any really thin lengthy pieces (ie: antennae for butterfly) as they will not withhold much
Step Three
Place the designs that have been cut out onto your silicone mat ON a baking sheet. Add a layer of CLEAR Liquid Sculpey to the entire surface of the design.
To spread it evenly, use an old paintbrush that can be thrown away a clay tool. The clay will look like glue and it might seem that the colored design will be covered in white. Rest assured, it will bake and become CLEAR!
Bake for 6 minutes then remove and let cool.
Step Four
Flip the cooled pieces over. Use a colored Liquid Sculpey and do the same process on the back as you did on the front all the way through to the baking and cooling.
Once they are out of the oven the second time, they well be thick and sturdy.
Step Five
Punch a hole in the pieces and use a binder ring to attach the charm to a zipper, creating a darling pull.
Note that these could also be used as keyrings or jewelry charms.
Too busy to make this right away?! Pin it for later! Pin this project to your favorite craft board on Pinterest and it’ll be waiting for you when you’re ready.
I would really love to hear what you think about this stencil making idea! If you try it out, I would sure like to see it! Share on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!
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XOXO,
Laura
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