Post #439676 by MadDogMike on Fri, Mar 13, 2009 6:46 AM

Leilani Tiki II:Heliconia. Now on the drying rack, Leilani Tiki III:Orchids

I decided I needed a tapa hatband to match a shirt of mine so I stamped one. In case you ever need to
make a hatband, I discovered it works better if you cut the material on the bias (diagonally across the
fabric) It makes the band contour better to the curves of the hat. (The vintage matchbook is a reproduction)

Here is a pendant and matching beads I made from my woodgrain tutorial clay (above). I like this red and
white clay for the woodgrain, a little more contrast than the brown and yellow I used before. The Amaco Indian Red is also sold as an airdry clay at Michael's Crafts. At $8 for 10 lbs it's a bit more expensive than buying 50 lbs at a time at the clay store, but with a 40% off coupon for in every Sunday's paper it's a lot more reasonable. (Besides, my clay store is 120 miles away and Michael's is 5). I made a bead rack to glaze fire my beads from clay and 1/8 inch tungsten welding rod (melting point 6000 degrees)