Craft Focus - Jun/Jul (Issue 67)

playing it cool BREAKING THE MOULD Children can use clay to create their own fantastic shapes, and Country Love Crafts offers four different types: foam, silk, air- hardening and kiln-fired. The company also sells an assortment of robust, re-usable metal clay cutters and a variety of shaping tools and pattern rolls, all of which are simple to use and easy to clean. Clay crafts are popular with artists and hobbyists of all ages, and can be used to make models, charms, embellishments, sculptures and jewellery. Silk and foam clays are available in various colours and can also be used to decorate shapes, while the air-drying product can be adorned with acrylic paint, crayon, decoupage supplies, glitters and more. The pottery clay will require glazes or underglazes and the use of a kiln. +44 (0)1235 861 700 countrylovecrafts.com GET CREATIVE Buttonbag has a range of small, beautiful craft projects available for children, including this new Rainbow Friends kit. The set contains everything a child needs to create six dolls from wooden beads, chenille stems, felt, embroidery thread and sticky jewels. It’s just right for ages four and above and there's no sewing required. +44 (0)208 525 1640 buttonbag.co.uk STICKY FUN Produced by Paperhouse and available from Personal Impressions, puffy foam stickers possess incredible colour, detail and dimension. Each sticker has multiple levels of deboss, which makes them perfect for children, as well as for general crafting and as a 3D embellishment for other types of projects. There’s a wide range of designs available, including butterflies, horses, puppies, football, baby animals, cars and dinosaurs. +44 (0)1787 375 241 personalimpressions.com 38 craft focus