December 10, 2009

• Decorative Switch Plate

  
  Make a cool decorative switch plate that you can customize

  What you’ll need:
  * Fimo or Sculpey clay in desired colors
  * Rolling pin or dowel rod or plastic pipe
  * Wax paper
  * Cutting surface
  * Craft knife
  * Metal light switch plate

  How to make it:
  1. Knead clay per manufacturer’s instructions to make it smooth and pliable.
  2. Tear off a sheet of wax paper and lay out on craft area.
  3. Roll out clay on wax paper until thin. Check size needed for height and diameter of switch plate.
  4. Place wax paper with clay on cutting surface.
  5. Using straight edge and craft knife, cut top and bottom edges to fit switch plate.
  6. Carefully pick up clay and lay over, smoothing as you go, the switch plate.
  7. Use craft knife to trim side edges to fit switch plate.
  8. Use craft knife to cut the openings on the switch plate.
  9. Knead and roll out any additional colors to create designs for the switch plate. Cut out using the craft knife.
  10. Press lightly into place on the clay covered switch plate.
  11. Bake according to manufacturer instructions. Let cool.

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