We were very lucky to be introduced to Hama Beads recently. We’ve made dogs and princesses and pumpkins but wanted to branch out a little. Diwali fills the post-Halloween Pumpkinfest void perfectly, so it seemed a good idea to use the melting beads to make Diwas. LBG really enjoyed making our saltdough Diwas last year.
Following instructions from Creative Jewish Mom, LBG and I filled an oiled bowl with Hama beads and baked them until they were all melted together.
Dimples needed something a little more hands on. Whilst I was using air-drying clay to make a Christmas Gift, I gave Dimples a second piece, which she pressed into a bowl ‘just like Mamma’ (I used a small high-sided bowl, like a ramekin to shape the clay). Then I gave her a bowl of Hama beads, which she pressed into the clay whilst I worked. It was one of those perfect half-hours when you and your child are engrossed in your own projects, side-by-side.
Once finished, we left our work to dry on the radiator (it’s pretty cold here and Dimples wanted them ready now.) Then I added battery-operated tealights.
So pretty!
Ana Lopes says
Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog, I appreciate it!
What a fun work you make with melting beads! Thanks so much for sharing!Loved visit your blog π
Happy weekend!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Susan Mann says
These look amazing x
These look fab x
Ha!!! Absolutely love!!!!!