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Supplies
you'll need:
2 Small Silly Millies
1 Single Switch plate (any kind even plastic. If you use plastic
test it in the oven at 275 first, most new plastic plates work but
older ones may melt)
A thin blade to slice
A dowel or other cylinder to roll (a fat marker works!)
A Needle or Toothpick |
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Step
one:
Slice your Silly Millies into thin slices
about 2 mm thick.
Lay your slices out in an every other pattern.
Don't worry about the spots of the switch plate that show through.
Cover over the holes and all the way to the edges. |
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Step
two:
When the entire switch plate is covered
use your dowel or roller to smooth out the surface.
You'll notice as you roll the slices will squish together to cover
the whole switch plate. Roll it until you're satisfied with the coverage.
Remember it won't melt together anymore as it bakes. |
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Step
three:
Use your fingers to pinch the clay over the sides of the switch plate.
Make sure all the edges are covered.
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four:
Use the blade to slice along the back
of the switch plate to remove any excess clay that
was folded over. |
Step
five:
Poke out the holes where the screws go
with the needle or toothpick. Trim any excess clay
that is inside switch hole. |
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six:
Bake the entire switch plate at 275 degrees (use an over thermometer [you
may want to test a small scrap of clay] to be sure
your oven doesn't run hot.) Bake for 30 minutes.
Let cool for 10-15 minutes. And TA-DA you have
a fun Silly Milly Switch Plate! |
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