My First Tutorial is Finished!
23 Jul
Summer Berry Tart Earrings
After two (very long) days at my mini-making table and in front of my computer, I’ve finally finished my very first tutorial. As time-consuming as it was, it was really satisfying to watch as the tutorial emerged, and it was also interesting to actually think through my work process in such a detailed, step-by-step fashion, something that I don’t consciously do as I’m working normally. My last conventional job involved training personnel on various tasks, and it was fun to tap into the “explain-y” part of my brain again. But enough babbling and on to the tutorial itself!
Summer Berry Tart Tutorial
For this tutorial, I created summer berry tarts, and I include instructions for making both a dollhouse miniature piece and a pair of earrings. The entire tutorial is in color, and it contains over 40 photographs and 14 pages of instructions, plus a supply guide and bonus tips, including pointers on how to use the skills presented in the tutorial for other polymer clay projects. It’s suitable for beginner mini food enthusiasts, but I wouldn’t recommend the tutorial for younger kids due to the use of sharp blades, an oven, and a variety of sharp and pointy instruments!
Tutorial Excerpt
For now, I’m making the tutorial available through my Etsy and Dawanda shops, although I will certainly be selling it on this website once the shop section is up and running. Another tutorial is in the works, but I probably won’t have it finished until after my August show, unless this tutorial is so incredibly popular that people are banging down my door, requesting the next installment. 
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy making some scrumptious-looking summer berry tarts!
P.S. While available, you can also purchase the actual 1/12 scale summer berry tart or the sterling silver earrings version.
