Paris Clay Magnets
Supplies:
Paris Template (print onto card stock and cut out)
Polymer clay (various colors)
Parchment paper
Rolling pin
Modeling tool set
1/2″ round magnets
Baking sheet
Glue gun and glue stick
Directions:
Tear out a sheet of parchment paper, and roll out the clay on top of it to about 1/4″ thickness. Place the template on top to use as a guide to carve out the shape. Next, use the tools to carve indents into the shapes to sort of “draw” the details onto the clay piece. Use the template as a guide to see the lines that could be carved into each piece.
Preheat the oven to 275°F. Place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the baking sheet, and place each carved clay piece on top of the baking sheet. Place in the oven and allow to bake for about 20 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely.
Once cooled, glue a magnet centered on the back of each clay piece.
I love how they turned out! Perhaps, if you were throwing a Parisian themed party, you could create lots of Eiffel Towers to include in the invite. Or, if you’re studying France or reading This is Paris with your children, this would be a wonderful follow up activity to do with them. These magnets make me especially nostalgic for the trip I took to Paris while studying abroad in London many years ago. My parents also happen to be on a three week tour of Europe, so I’m excited for them to see all of this in person very soon.
All supplies for this project were provided by Michaels as part of the Michaels Makers Series. Currently, Michaels is conducting a contest for someone to win a four-night trip for two to Paris, 1,000 euros, a VIP tour of the Louvre, private classes including sketching, floral arranging, baking and more! Just create your own Parisian-inspired art, floral, baking or paper crafting project, and upload a photo to https://paris.michaels.com through March 31. You can also share your project on social media using #SpringtimeInParis. Good luck!
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Omg I love this idea! My husband and I met in Paris…I totally have to do this!
Oh that’s so sweet, so you have to do this!
these are so cute!
xx nikki
http://www.dream-in-neon.com
Thanks Nikki!
You are truly a genius mom! I love how the magnets turned out!
Thank you so much for your sweet compliment!
Such a lovely idea! I’m just not so sure mine would turn out as neat at yours, but I can give it a go!
I’m sure they would turn out lovely!
Tres bon! Love these little gems. And if we can’t get to paris, we can try other landmarks from the summer vacation to pin up those photos. Merci for the inspiration! 🙂 jen @ http://www.satsumadesigns.com
I agree other landmarks would be equally as fun and cute to do!
so cute
Tank you for the diy; i love Paris now i live to Nantes!!
Sorry i m not speaking english
The diy is very very a good idea
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What’s up to every one, since I am really keen of reading this weblog’s post to be updated daily.
It carries pleasant material.
Merci Ruby for making the template downloable, I used it with one of my children workshop. they enjoyed it.
http://audreyfondecave.tumblr.com/post/113155131670/atelier-les-batiments-de-paris-lieu-childrens
OMG!!!! I’m soooo honored that you used it! And I’m so glad you shared it with me!!!! Thank you thank you!!!!
Hello !
I’m french mommy of 3 boys and i live in Paris.
Just for you say I love your blog !
Sory i don’t speak very well english 😛
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Thank you sooooo much!!! Many hugs and kisses back!
Love this!