Crafting Cute

Make 50 adorable kawaii creations out of inexpensive and easy-to-find polymer clay—a teeny smiling doughnut, an irresistibly cute sloth charm, a sweet whale planter, and more! Follow the simple step-by-step photos and instructions to create cute characters ranging from small charms and earrings to larger multi-character scenes and desk accessories. Kawaii—the culture of cuteness, originating in Japan—is everywhere. These amazingly easy-to-make projects using polymer clay allow weekend artists an older kid crafters to join the cuteness revolution. A tools and materials section introduces the few things you’ll need to get started, including techniques on softening the clay and colour mixing. The projects are divided into three sizes, beginning with the smallest and easiest. You can choose to make just the characters or, depending on their size, learn how to transform them into earrings, rings, necklace charms, plant containers, and a range of desk accessories. Brighten up your life with these colourful clay characters!