Rycraft Cookie Stamps FREE Craft Projects: Framed Travel Momentos

5 Travel Momentos Wall Hanging
Clay Casting Project

A unique and beautiful keepsake of a wonderful visit to Scandinavia.

#382 – Folk Dancers, #115 – Windmill,
#273 – "UFFDA"
#039 – Dala Horse, #102 – Viking Ship

Materials Needed:

1 Rycraft cookie stamp or craft stamp #382 – Folk Dancers, #115 – Windmill, #273 – "UFFDA", #039 – Dala Horse, and #102 – Viking Ship
Clay* - we used Creative Paperlay® which air dries to a paintable pure white (no oven needed)

1 clay casting* - #382 – Folk Dancers, #115 – Windmill, #273 – "UFFDA", #039 – Dala Horse, and #102 – Viking Ship (see Basic Clay Casting Instructions)

1 wood plaque (from the craft store) – painted blue with a gold border (or any color you prefer)
1 2" round cookie cutter

Sandpaper or emery board (fine grit)

Acrylic spray varnish

Optional: Acrylic primer
Acrylic paints – light brown, dark brown, black, red, dark blue, medium blue, light blue, metallic gold, white

Glue of your choice or hot glue and glue gun

*Note: Alternately, the castings for this project may be made from paper instead of clay (see Basic Paper Casting Instructions). The choice is yours.

Instructions:

1. Use cookie cutter to cut stamped designs out of clay. Let dry.
2. When the castings are dry, smooth the edges with a very light sandpaper if needed.
3. Optional: Use primer to seal the castings before painting.
4. Paint plaque as shown: blue for top and sides, gold for beveled edge. Let dry thoroughly.
5. Optional: Apply a coat of acrylic spray varnish to the plaque and let dry.

6. Apply paint to each casting per instructions for each separate design below (click on these links):
          #382 – Folk Dancers,
          #115 – Windmill
          #273 – "UFFDA"
          #039 – Dala Horse
          #102 – Viking Ship

7. Glue finished castings to plaque as shown.