One test completed next to be started

So far after 24hrs of drying the water lily is doing well.  Here in these pictures I'm showing the steps and going to give the back side the same coating as the first.

It's been awhile and thought

I would post something here in my blog.  As we all know life changes all the time.  Instead of resisting by staying with the change with feelings of dis pare. It's so much easier just going with the flow but always remember you and everyone will get through it.  Just make it easier by not fighting it with negative thoughts.  My moms care has increased and I have just enough time to keep class's going that have been scheduled.  By the end of my day I'm pretty well finished and I'm taking the time to just be with me. Not feeling to stay up and create like I had been.
This morning as I took my walk I noticed I had my first white water lily.  Been waiting for it to bloom so I could try some experiments.  Here below in the pictures is what I tried and at this point I don't know when the flower dries what it will do.  I take many flowers or leaves and I will use many different mediums to capture different texture. I strive for lots of different textures for my polymer clay dolls.  I think it tones the bulky look clay can have.  Creating clothing, shoes, hats and I have even made stockings for my dolls at one time. Creating is unlimited and never should anyone stop.  Keep going it will lead you into another idea.

Oh, boy found time and yes here is part one prepping and cleaning real leaves

Oh, boy I got to take pictures while giving a class so I was able to share with all of you here how I prep and clean real leaves. Stay tuned for Part two and I'm going to show how I make the pretty.

First time for me Femo air dry clay what I think so far

Good morning everyone!  I have been wanting to post about some air dry clay that I have had and wanted to review it for myself.  I finally had some time and I pulled out its femo air dry clay in flesh and white.  I always use La Doll Premier air dry clay and love it.  So, here are my thoughts with femo,  don't get fooled when it says flesh color its more of an orange.  The color was way off in my opinion. It was dryer then my La Doll Premier but after I kneaded I started to like it.  I did add a little water to it for my own comfort of use.  It dried in two days and it was as strong as the La Doll Premier.  Sanded very nice and became smooth. So, I have decided to dig more into this kind of air dry clay and will see how it all goes.  It cost me $7.99 at Michaels.