Hello Helmar fans! JJ here today, to share with you a couple of cards I made using ColorBox Molding Mats by Clearsnap. (The first card is based on this month's Sketch Challenge)
To create the 'broken tile' on this card, I started with Crayola Model Magic. Yup - the same stuff your kids play with!
I rolled it out with a brayer first. Then I inked up the Molding Mats with ColorBox Chalk ink to act as a mold-release, and smooshed it into the clay. Peel back carefully!
I trimmed the clay to the shape I wanted, and let it dry. Then I highlighted the 'tile' with more Colorbox chalk ink.
Now, this clay has a funny texture, so I didn't take any chances - I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry to make sure it stayed put. (The papers were all adhered with Professional Acid Free Glue)
The tiles on this card were made in the same way.
I added Zap Dots behind the first layer of paper, to give it a little extra lift:
I can see me using these Molding Mats again - they were a lot of fun to experiment with, and it would make a fun project with my kids. Of course, Helmar will be there to hold together our experiments!
Helmar products:
Preferred Partner Products:
- ColorBox Molding Mats
- ColorBox Chalk ink
- Bazzill patterned paper and cardstock
- Susan K Weckesser patterned paper
Thanks for visiting!
JJ Sobey, Helmar Design Team member
Wow! what a fabuous project, Love how the moldable mats make such a great texture for any project. Great job and tutorial on creating such a fun project.
Posted by: Crafty Aunt Dee | February 12, 2013 at 11:46 AM
Great tutorial - such unique and gorgeous projects.
Posted by: Dorina D | February 12, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Had no idea you could add dimension so easily! Very cool indeed.
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | February 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM
WOW - what fun cards JJ - looks like a fun technique too :)
As a 450 addict, I am sure that it would have held your tiles securely in place!!!
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | February 08, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Looks like a fun project. Great cards.
Posted by: MaryLouH | February 08, 2013 at 05:42 PM
Oh this is a cool idea! And I bet the tiles are lighter than you would expect.
Posted by: Caryn S. (Scrapnsing) | February 08, 2013 at 11:29 AM
This very neat. I love how much this added to your projects. What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Amy#8546(TheTigersHaven) | February 08, 2013 at 10:17 AM
These are gorgeous! LOVING those textures!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | February 08, 2013 at 06:57 AM
Very Cool idea, and I love your results! Love the clay additions to your cards. Very cool designs, I want to try this now!! Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | February 08, 2013 at 01:30 AM