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I followed the excellent instructions by MountainMudbug to create these coins. I created the design for my coins on my computer using Paintshop Pro and Powerpoint.
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I used an artist's carving block to create the mold. The block was easy to carve and easy to flex to release the pressed clay. However, due to that softness, it was often hard to get an even press. Also, it's usable life may be limited due to bits pulling loose with the clay. I found (almost too late) that dabbing water on the mold before pressing it into the clay mostly cures the problem with the clay sticking to it.
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| I bought a a multi-color pack of Sculpty III clay so I could experiment. Some of the colors just didn't look right for coins. The pack came with a pearl-like color with little flakes of glitter. What a mess! I thought I'd never get the glitter off everything. You may see a sparkle here and there in some of the other coins. |
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I painted my coins with gold, silver, bronze and blue arcylic craft paint from Apple Barrel Colors. For the finishing touch, I applied a Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating. |
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To create antique looking coins like MountainMudbug's, I used black clay and performed a rough press with the mold. This produced irregular shaped coins with warbley edges. I painted the designs with gold, silver or bronze, then used a small chunk of sponge to daub the same color all over the coin. |
These coins are signature items but I created them to be used like Travel Bugs using the tracking system I set up. I put a lot of time into them and would hate to see them just disappear into private collections. Admire them, fondle them, photograph them, pass them on! Please don't keep them! Thanks!
