Hey everyone! I'm going to Lisa's today for the Art Opera Pre-Party and I'm bringing favors for everyone. I thought it would be nice if I shared a tutorial on how to make the favors in case you couldn't make it to the party.
Materials:
- UTEE melting pot
- Mold N' Pour mold of a vintage doll head
- Black UTEE
- UTEE non-stick craft sheet
- UTEE spatula (Melt Art Kool Toolz)
- Metallic paste
- Krylon spray (glossy)
- Stickles
- X-acto knife
- Self-healing cutting mat
- E6000 glue
- Silver bail
Step 1: Melt black UTEE in melting pot
Step 2: Pour the UTEE into your mold. Use the spatula to assist (as needed). Notice the non-stick craft sheet is under the mold. This makes cleaning up sooooo much easier.
Step 3: Once the UTEE has cooled pop it out of the mold. Then place it on a self-healing cutting board. Trim any excess carefully with your x-acto knife.
Step 4: Apply silver metallic paste with your fingers to the doll's face. Then apply metallic paste in color of your choice to the doll's hair.
Step 5: Place the doll on a piece of carboard and take it outside. Spray a layer or two of Krylon glossy over the doll. This will seal the metallic paste in. Let dry in well ventilated area.
Step 6: Apply Stickles to the hair for a sparkly finish. Allow the Stickles to dry.
Step 7: Glue a silver bail onto the back of the doll using E6000. Allow the glue to dry in a well ventilated area.
Step 8: Package your dolls in a crafty and cute way using tags and rubber stamps!
Step 9: Give them to your friends!
Have fun making these and I'll return soon with lots of pre-party photos!
**03.07.10**-I've had several people ask me about the doll molds. They are made from molding compound and one of my bisque doll heads. You can purchase the mold material at Michael's near the UTEE. These dolls are easy to find at antique stores, ebay, and etsy. Thanks!
Great tutorial Diana...so proud of you!!! (Cute project too!!!)
Love ya!
Posted by: Terry | March 06, 2010 at 01:35 PM
These are adorable Diana. BTW, I got the check yesterday. Thanks!
Posted by: Linda | March 06, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Way cool! They do look pewter!
Posted by: Karla Nathan | March 07, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Oh gosh, how CUTE are these dolls! Thanks so much for the tutorial. I am sooooo excited about Art Opera. Can't wait to meet everyone.
Posted by: Evelyn | March 07, 2010 at 11:29 AM
They are ADORABLE!!! Great job... looks like you girls had a wonderful time. :)
xo Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | March 07, 2010 at 04:16 PM
Oh these are so very cute! Love them. The finished tags are delightful! Looks like you were all having a very fun time at your art opera party.
Blessings
Kitty
Thx for stopping by....
Posted by: Kitty | March 07, 2010 at 06:21 PM
wanna hug & kiss you for making the doll heads out of UTEE !!!!
you rock !
Posted by: Suze | March 08, 2010 at 08:10 AM
U have me so interested in this UTEE! I love the heads so much. My Michaels does not sell it I have to find a Joannes or online. I need another toy??? ugh Diana Diana!! lol xoxox
Posted by: Grace | March 08, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Beautiful. What a great tutorial. I think I may need to try this.
Posted by: Holly L | March 11, 2010 at 01:30 AM
Hi!
Just wanted to say I love the doll heads........I am going to have to try that myself! Love your blog too! Kandeland brought me here.....I'm new to the blog thing.
Posted by: Tonya Kuhn | March 25, 2010 at 07:24 PM