supplies:
light switch plate
polymer clay
liquid polymer clay
pasta machine
various tools
find inspiration
start with a blank light switch plate (plastic or wood are easiest...metal and ceramic would need extra prep work)
rough up surface
it will help the clay adhere better
cover surface with a thin layer of liquid polymer clay
roll out clay with the pasta machine (I used setting 3)
you want it thin, but not so thin that it is hard to work with
*if you don't have a pasta machine, you can just cover the plate with small hand flattened pieces of clay...you can use different color pieces to get a mosaic effect
place flattened clay on plate
you may have to use more than one piece, just smooth seam
trim off excess clay on back
next...decorate!
this is the fun part!
use inspiration from the room the switch is for to get ideas
if you feel that your background is not smooth or imperfect in spots...you can use various tools to make impressions or designs to cover them
be aware of where you will have to cut the holes for the switches and screws
don't forget to use a tiny bit of liquid polymer clay to attach the clay pieces that you add
cut holes for the switches and poke holes for the screws
clean up all edges
trim excess clay and smooth
bake according to directions on clay package...
cool...
and hang!
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