I have been going on about Nature Crafts for Autumn for the last couple of weeks now… I simply adore getting the kids to craft with acorns and chestnuts and pine cones. They get to hunt for them in the park and bring them home for some lovely textured crafting. At the same time, they can be tricky to craft with. What, oh what to make from an acorn?! Well, we do like acorn animals and little acorn men. They just make me happy and smile. And we most definitely made more of these year.
But I also wanted to share some “new” acorn crafts with you –
Acorn Crafts: Tea Set!
Materials for the tea set: acorn “caps”, FIMO (polymer clay), glue
You don’t HAVE to use FIMO, I am pretty certain I have seen people use Plasticine which on many levels is much easier to do, but then doesn’t keep as long. Or could try gluing on some felt handles etc. We happened to have some Polymer Clay lying around, so we used that.
(Diese Bastelidee fuer den Herbst, gibts es nun auch auf Deutsch: Basteln im Herbst mit Eicheln)
1) I molded the clay into handles and spouts. I made a base for the tea cup, to give the handles some more grip and something to stick to. The tea pot is made of one large acorn hat and a little one as a lid. I also made a milk jug (small spout, no lid) and sugar pot (a base for the acorn, but no handle).
2) I tried them in the oven upside down – keeping them ON the acorn, so I would know which handle fit which cup. Our FIMO is heated at 110C for 25min or so – check the instructions on your packet.
3) Once tried and cooled, I used my hot glue gun to secure them.
Done. And have a fairy tea party!
The teapot is our favourite! And it was actually Pip Squeak’s idea as she found the two acorn parts that fitted nicely together!
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Chelsey @ Buggy and Buddy says
September 25, 2013 at 3:51 amThis tea set is absolutely adorable!! I am now determined to find some acorns in my neck of the woods! Thank you so much for featuring our pinecone invitation to play!
Red Ted Art says
September 25, 2013 at 7:04 amAwww lovely! So pleased! Hope you find some and get to make your own tea set!
Pinkoddy says
September 25, 2013 at 5:56 amOh how adorable are they!
Red Ted Art says
September 25, 2013 at 7:04 amThank you!
lavinia says
September 25, 2013 at 8:06 amDid you put the fimo in the oven WITH the acorn cup? Dont’ they burn or is 110deg cool enough for them to stay attached.
Red Ted Art says
September 25, 2013 at 10:23 amYes, I put the WHOLE LOT in… I assumed the acorn is like wood, which you can stick in the oven, so long as you take care and keep and eye on it! The FIMO did come off a little (it stretches and bends a little when drying), so I did have to glue it down afterwards.
Red Ted Art says
September 25, 2013 at 10:24 amPS if in doubt use Plasticine, but it won’t last as long.
A Patchwork Life says
September 25, 2013 at 9:07 amThey really are so sweet! Especially the teapot. Spied some acorns when I was walking the other day and know my daughter would love to make this tiny tea set x
Red Ted Art says
September 25, 2013 at 10:25 amThe teapot SO is my favourite!! But I do like acorn “hats” too…
Natalie F says
September 25, 2013 at 1:17 pmI am loving this tea set. Need more acorn caps 🙂
Red Ted Art says
September 25, 2013 at 1:31 pmYes!! Go find some!
Janis Cox says
September 28, 2013 at 5:31 pmHi,
Just found you and followed you on Twitter. What a beautiful tea set. I will be sure to share this.
Blessings,
Janis http://www.janiscox.com Author of Tadeo Turtle
Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla says
June 24, 2014 at 2:38 pmWhat a cute idea!! Can’t wait for autumn now 😉
Claire @ Clarina's Contemplations says
September 18, 2014 at 10:24 pmI think this tea-set is one of the most gorgeous things I have ever seen… and I know my girls would love it!! Definitely on the to-do list. Thanks so much for linking up to #SavouringtheSeason