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Dating back to the days of Ancient Egypt, sa lt dough: flour, salt and water, can be made into an astonis hing array of shapes that can then be used for decorative pu rposes. The resulting bread can also be eaten. '
Taking its basic materials - flour, salt and water - from the kitchen storecupboard makes salt dough one of the easiest home crafts. All of the 20 projects featured here have been specially designed for practical and decorative use in and around the home. The book includes a complete range of styles - from a traditional Harvest Wheatsheaf and a Country Heart Garland to a contemporary Stone-effect Wall Clock. A comprehensive range of decorative techniques is featured in the projects, including using different paint effects, embossing with beads and mosaics, and gilding. Detailed instructions take you through each stage of the preparation and there are step-by-step colour photographs to show clearly how each project should progress. This book provides a contemporary update on a traditional craft, and gives plenty of inspirational ideas to bring style and originality to your home.
Self-hardening modelling clay is the perfect craft medium for those who enjoy making decorative objects for the home, but don't want the inconvenience of kiln-baking with the finished piece. This versatile clay, popular with professionals as well as home-hobbyists, is available in different grades and qualities, making it suitable for a wide range of uses, from finely detailed work to covering large areas. Modelling clay is economical, fun and easy to work with, making it suitable for children to use. It can be embossed, moulded, rolled, sculpted, painted, dyed and gilded, and will adhere easily to wooden surfaces. This innovative collection of projects presents something to make for every room, from a stone platter soap dish for the bathroom, to a hen message board to hide a bare kitchen wall. Each project is illustrated with step-by-step instructions and photographs and a concise techniques section explains all you need to know to get started.
Self hardening modelling clay is perfect for making decorative objects without the inconvenience of baking. This collection of projects presents something to make for every room and includes detailed pieces such as embossed work.'