This morning, I checked the results of the resin I poured yesterday, and sadly, I was disappointed in what I found. A few of the pieces were tacky to the touch, which typically is a sign of inadequate mixing or improper proportions of the resin and hardener, but I discovered something that made me think…
I’ve just finished a custom order for a pretty dollhouse cake topped with a very pale green fondant, encircled with forest green ribbon, and decorated with glittery fondant flowers. I used the fondant cake method outlined in How to Sculpt Miniature Bakery Treats from Polymer Clay to make the smooth cake base. Then, I wrapped…
When my latest shipment of dollhouse miniatures arrived this week, I needed to photograph some of the items that I’ve never had in my shop before, and while I had my photography stuff out I thought, why not give some of my other miniatures a sexy makeover? With that in mind, I rephotographed a number…
A few nights ago, I had an idea for making a pair of cupcake earrings that were partially wrapped with a bite taken out…and apparently, my Muse was not in a patient mood, because I found it impossible to sleep until I got up and actually sculpted the piece. I’ll admit, as sleepy as I…
Yesterday, I finished the largest miniature cake I’ve ever made–how’s that for an oxymoron. I’ve made American Girl-sized cakes before, but this one had a whopping four tiers of Valentine’s Day goodness. Violà! If you want more Valentine’s Day awesomeness, be sure to check out my Valentine Pinterest board. You’ll find cute DIY cards and…
Last week, I spent most of my time working on custom orders, and I have some yummy-looking photos to share with you, along with tips for making larger, hollow clay foods. For starters, here’s a little carrot cake bracelet that I sculpted for a customer. The cake slices are alternated with little fork charms, each…
I’ve been working on an American Girl custom order this week, and I have pictures of a super cute checkerboard cake to show you. These larger cakes are quite time consuming, because there’s so much surface area that needs to be turned into cake crumb texture, but it’s fun to be able to fit in…
Next week is a very special time at the Mouse Market studio: it’s Customer Appreciation Week! As a way of saying “thank you” for such an amazing holiday season (and really, an amazing 2013 all around), I’ve created five free tutorials, just for you. Each project features a different miniature food, and since Valentine’s Day…