Make a drop spindle using polymer clay for a custom look.
Materials and tools:
- Parchment paper: amzn.to/3vaoLg0
- FIMO clay: amzn.to/3sHllj0
- Project tray: amzn.to/3sJ4cFz
- Rolling pin: amzn.to/3ax39Cq
- 2 objects ¼” thick and flat
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- 1/4" diameter wooden dowel: amzn.to/3xbUVcF
-Saw
-Cup hook: amzn.to/3ekvFbN
-Gorilla wood glue: amzn.to/3x9vcSp
- Sanding paper
- Mason jar lid, container lid,
- Heavy book
- Large plastic clamp
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Chapters:
00:00 Materials and tools
03:30 Preparing the clay
08:29 Making the whorl
21:27 Creating the spindle shaft
24:02 Adding the whorl to the spindle
27:12 Inserting the cup hook
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