Material source

An overview of the used materials and tools for now.
(Will be added soon) Click the photos for an enlargement.

Clay Tools


When I'm claying, I make a lot of use of the tools as a sharp craft knife, different kind of spatulas, cookie cutters, wooden stick and an Aquarel brush nr.6. In the picture below, I can specify the spatula more.

Here you can see a detailed photo of the spatulas, knowing as:
1. Sharp craft knife(Bruinink)
2. Spatula modular(Bruinink)
3. Lace tool( de Kwast)
4. Suiglat(de Kwast)
5. Spatula (Claudine Roelens)
6. Dental tool( de Kwast)
7. Different sizes of Pergamano ball stylus(Bruinink)

Basic shapes

I always have a large collection of all kinds of Styrofoam. I use them as a base for my creations. Next to the Styrofoam, I have a whole bunch of pressed cotton balls and eggs(a photo will be placed later).

Small tools

At this picture you can see what material and/or tools are used most of the time. Starting with: sanding pads, Styrofoam cutter, cord- and sewing elastics, nylon thread, a round jaw pliers, a long chain nose pliers, splitpens, rings, drills, a large needle and a file. The file is to be bought by Claudine Roelens. It isn't cheap but well worth the money!


1. Splitpens
2. Rings (these are very strong)
3. Little drills, you can use them by hand too.

The connections of the Marionettes are made by these splitpens and rings. Usually they can be bought at hardware stores.

Air drying clay


The Marionettes are made with the Premier clay. Sometimes when it is needed I use a base out op Papydur. Both can be bought from Claudine Roelens.

Polymer clays


The polymer clay is available in a very large variety and with the most of these kinds I'm still experimenting.
Instead of the Sculpey liquid I use the Fimo liquid , because it is "really" transparent after baking.
Except for the Prosculpt and Sculpey Liquid(CreaFantasy), the rest is available in most craftstores (like Bruinink).

Different kind of Paint

This is just a small view of the paint I owe. I use them to paint my creations. Not all the paints can be bought in the same store, so most of the time, I carry a small list in my purse, so I know what I need when I am in a particular store (Bruinink has most of the brands in stock).

Different kind of gloss

De Crystal Kote of Helmar, is a very beautiful silk matt spraying varnish which dries fast and doesn't get yellow over time. I use this varnish for my marionettes.....most art paint shops or even photographic stores sell them.
The Fimo gloss varnish(available in most craftstores) is used for the parts that need a nice gloss. I certainly use them on my hand painted eyes, made of Creall therm.
(both available at Bruinink )

Different kind of glue

a wood glue of Bison and Aleene's tacky glue are the glues I use often. Recently, for the necklaces, I use contact clear glue of Bison or 2-components glue (epoxy) of Bison.
Aleene's tacky glue is available at most craft stores
(like Bruinink), the others at hardware stores.

 

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