Thursday, June 9, 2011

The Making of a custom Cake Topper

To achieve fantastic results, we like to work closely with our clients. Bellow is a quick look at our creative process:

1) A client contacts our studio with an idea, we discuss the possibilities and submit a draft in pencil, to make sure we are going in the same direction.

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2) Then we talk color scheme, and try our color selection in another draft:

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3) Once the client loves the drawing, we make a structure that we cover with clay and bake, then we cover it again with white clay, work most of the shape details, and bake it again to obtain our main shape.

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4) So there we have a wonderful 3D canvas to do our magic! its time to add the first colors and all the clay elements before another trip to the oven.

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5) Once it has cool down (we dont like to burn our fingers) its time for all sort of details with acrylics. This part of the process can (usually does) take long hours of work, due to the complexity and size of the piece and details.

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6) The last step is to apply varnish to protect the piece and add a little gloss to it... and, ...Voilà  there you have it, the result of great communication, professionalism and lots and lots of love! ♥

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In this particular topper we added a wooden base so the client can keep the sculpture as a keepsake after the party. When ordering please allow 8-10 weeks prior to your event.

Until next time!  ♥

Adriana :)
Posted by Adriana (ClayCatShop) at 10:36 AM
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13 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    wow q impresionante, tenes un super talento, q bellisimo te quedo amiga

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  2. Adriana (ClayCatShop)June 9, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Muchismas gracias Reina! Besitos! :)

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  3. CreartdadJune 11, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Simply Beautiful!!! Amazing work! Thanks for showing the steps!

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  4. Adriana (ClayCatShop)June 15, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Thank you! :)

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  5. ELIANA TARDIOJune 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    que lindo, me encanta! mira si lo ves asi pareciera facil, but I don't think it is. Great job, I love it!

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  6. Teresa GarzaJune 20, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Me encanta !!! Como quisiera que mis hijos estuvieran pequeños otra vez. Disfrutaba mucho con este tipo de detalles. Pero igual les voy a pasar tu página a mi amigas con niños chiquitos y para mis sobrinos.. Y felicidades .... que paciencia no solo para hacer la figura, pero también para explicar los pasos a seguir ..... Saludos,

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  7. Adriana (ClayCatShop)June 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Eliana & Teresa, muchas gracias!!! :) la verdad que si es trabajoso pero cuando uno hace lo que le gusta por lo general no se siente como trabajo ;)

    Este fue un encargo para un bautizo en Espana, en cuanto la cliente tenga fotos, y me las mande, las pongo, porque tambien le hice las tarjeticas de los recuerditos. :)

    Me alegra mucho que les guste! Gracias por sus comentarios! :)

    xo

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  8. Shirley Yissele.June 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Adriana eres una artista! quedo precioso lo que hiciste, me encantan las manualidades,voy a ver si hago algo de escultura y pintura con mi pequeña, Gracias por las ideas!
    Namaste!

    http://mamiholisticaygenial.blogspot.com/

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  9. Mamá NoticiasJune 20, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    QUE HERMOSO.. LA VERDAD ES QUE SI SE REQUIERE DE TIEMPO, PERO AL VERLO ME ENCANTARIA HACER UNO, SERIA UN BONITO REGALO PARA MI HIJO.

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  10. Adriana (ClayCatShop)June 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Gracias Shirley & Mama Noticias! :) Claro que si, es un regalo hermoso para nuestros hijos. Por eso me gusta hacer los cake toppers en arcilla polimerica, porque luego se atesoran con lindos recuerdos.

    Yo hago muchas cosas con mis hijas en esta arcilla, y ellas de verdad disfrutan estas actividades! :)

    Feliz semana! :) xox

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  11. Natalia CarterJune 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Wooouuu! Te quedo perfecto y se ve difícil.

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  12. Vanessa Brantley NewtonJuly 3, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    FABULOUSNESS!!! Oh my goodness how wonderful. Great design!

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  13. Adriana (ClayCatShop)July 14, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Thank you Vanessa!!! I'm soooo happy you like it! :) :)

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