Originally I saw this post from Doddle Craft on how to make polymer clay lightsaber pens. I thought it would be a fun craft that would bring the Star Wars theme to my everyday life. Pens. I use pens a lot. But then the gears really started moving and I thought of something I use even more, crochet hooks! Perfection. Lucky for me I already have a ton of hooks in varying colors.
I was pretty excited for this project because I have only worked with polymer clay one time before- with my friends in Grenada. I really enjoyed the experience but I'm at the point where I have to limit new crafting ventures to the space and money I have.
Buuut... No harm in buying a couple blocks of polymer clay riiight? I now realize it is a slippery slope because this project was simple and fun (aka addicting).
You will need:
Metal crochet hooks
Polymer clay
Hard surface or cutting board you don't mind permanently donating for clay and craft projects
Full disclosure: I bought one Sculpey brand and two Craft Smart brand polymer clay bricks. Since I didn't want to fork over the money for black clay (cheapo) I used a Wilton food gel to color the gray clay. Buuut verdict is still out as to whether or not it will continue to stain my hand black...
There really is no formal tutorial for this. First glop the gray clay on the handle of your hook and roll it around til smooth and shaped the way you desire. I made mine a little thinner at the top.
Next, spend the following 2+ hours adding embellishments and semi-obsessing over replica accuracy. Feel free to use this guide to lightsabers in your quest, this one is also helpful. Ooooor just make up one on your own!
I baked them on parchment paper, according to package directions for 15 minutes in a 275 degree F oven. I'm not sure what makes them "done." But I took them out and let them cool.
Oh so cool.
Can you tell who's lightsabers I made?
Obi-Wan Kenobi (A New Hope)
Mace Windu
Qui-Gon Jinn
Lastly, I painted some mod-podge over the clay. The black still appeared to be running a bit, so I will let it dry and see how well the color sealed. Maybe I'll just stick to paying < $2 for legit black clay next time. ;)
Which lightsaber is your favorite, or which one would you like to try to make?
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