❣DIY Turtle Lamp Using a Balloon❣

Hi, in this video tutorial I show you how I made a turtle shaped lamp using a balloon as a base, some cardboard for the paper clay and acrylic colors. This is a creative way to teach children about recycling and also stimulate their imagination.
The little turtle is inspired by a cute "Light a Way" character called Turtie. Light a Way is a fairytale-inspired mobile game about a girl who ends the eternal darkness with the light in her heart. You can play the game here: goo.gl/TtLHQQ
Today's video is sponsored by Appxplore, the developers of this awesome game, to celebrate Earth Day.
I started by making the paper clay from the cardboard. It is really easy and cheap to make because we only use two ingredients: cardboard and P.V.A. glue (polyvinyl acetate glue, commonly referred to as wood glue, white glue, carpenter's glue, school glue, Elmer's glue in the US). I used an old blender to make it really smooth. I tear the cardboard to pieces and place them in the blender. I add hot water over the cardboard pieces and start the blender. When it looks like a homogeneous mix I squeeze the water out trough a sieve. You should squeeze as much water as you can. I then add the glue. I used about three tablespoons of P.V.A. glue in the mix you saw, but you should add one spoon at a time and mix it to see if it has the consistency you want, and keep adding glue until the paste is the way you want it to be.
The next step is covering half of the balloon in a thin layer of paper clay. After the paper clay is dry I cut stripes from some toilet paper tubes and glue them to the bottom of the shell to make the little waves Turtie has. For the legs and neck I used toilet paper rolls and made little cones out of them. I glued the legs and neck to a cardboard base. I connected a smaller balloon to the neck so I can make the head shape. I also made some leaves for the top and for the tail. I covered all the new elements with the homemade paper clay. To reinforce the curly tail and curly top of the turtle I used some wire from a hanger. After it was dry I sanded the surface and added a lot of little holes in the surface of the shell. The lamp will have a cool light effect from those little holes and spread the light in an awesome pattern on the walls. This is way different from the fairy house lamps I made in the past, where the light was coming out through the windows and doors. The video can't really show how cool it looked in the dark. I painted the turtle in acrylics. I started by making the whole turtle white, then I added layers of acrylics. I placed some battery operated LED lights in the turtle so it looks awesome as a night light.
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[@CreativeMom]

Frequently Asked Questions: 1. What clay do you use? I use a paper clay. I either buy it or make my own depending on what I want to create 2. What's the difference between the bought paper clay ( amzn.to/2r5FEHY ) and the homemade paper clay (A) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpy8eJl4r8SAirc (B) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXbJXohslr94pas ? The homemade one is not that soft and is only good for textured surfaces like stones and tree bark. It is very cheap to make so it might worth to sand it and work it a little more than buying a paper clay. However, you can't keep it more than 5 to 7 days in the fridge. It has the best consistency when you just made it and it's fresh, so I would recommend you use it in the same day or the next and don't make more than you need 3. Can I use air dry clay? What's the difference between air dry clay and paper clay? Often times shops will sell both paper clay and ceramic clay with the same label "air dry clay". It's true, both are air hardening but there are quite a few differences: air dry clay(ceramic clay) is actually mud, natural clay, while paper clay is made with cellulose and other ingredients. Paper clay is stronger than air dry clay(ceramic clay). Air dry clay (ceramic clay) shrinks and the paper clay does not shrink. This is why paper clay is the better choice for my kind of projects. My projects usually require you to cover a jar or a plastic bottle. If the air dry clay shrinks and the bottle or jar remain the same size... you guessed it... your air dry clay will crack all around. It might be a lot cheaper but it's not what you need for these projects. 4. My clay cracks, how do you cover the cracks? You don't, you change your air dry clay to a paper clay! See why at the previous question 5. How to waterproof my paper clay creations? I recommend using a yacht varnish. Apply a few coats and make sure you cover it all around so no water touches your clay 6. What brand of paper clay do you use? I use "Das modelling material" - amzn.to/2r5FEHY 7. Where can I see the list of materials? As a general rule of my channel... READ MY VIDEO DESCRIPTIONS! I write it for you guys, is no secret what I use. For every video I write a description of what I do and what I use. 8. Do you sell your creations? No, not yet, my daughter loves them too much. 9. What colors do you use? I mostly use watercolors and acrylic paint.

[@poojithatiruvaipati2223]

Creative Mom s.

[@ArtyCraftyJosie]

Thank you! I'm new to your channel and this is really useful! :-) It's inspiring me to create.

[@idunnoibotit6342]

Little girl ( guardian of light ) will be proud of you

[@SnoogyWoogy]

I found this video randomly and clicked it because the turtle looked cute. And it is super cute, but thats not what I'm so excited about. That paste! Its like paper machete peanut butter and I love it! I can think of several projects I can use it for both for crafty type stuff and cosplay. Great video and again that lamp is adorable.

[@user-jr3hl6mo3l]

Я не понимаю людей которые ставят дизлайк!!!!Как может это не нравится???Это же просто волшебство!!!! Шикарно!!!!

[@CreativeMom]

Hello everybody, I wrote about the PROCESS and the MATERIALS in the VIDEO DESCRIPTION. Check it out! I might not be able to answer all your questions so before asking me something in the comments section make sure I didn't already answered that question. Thank you!

[@lilianaosorio5764]

Creative Mom Hola soy Chliena quiero preguntar "Tengo una juguera de uso diario puedo usarla para moler carton???o debo tener otra solo para manualidades...porque si es lo primero mi duda es :no le pasa nada con el carton????

[@Littlewings1211]

Creative Mom this is fantastic! I’m currently making one of your fairy houses but this could well be my next project. I was wondering though, do you think it would work with regular clay instead of the paper clay you made? I have leftover clay from other projects but card tends to go straight into the recycling unless I know in advance to save it. Thanks for all the amazing tutorials and ideas!

[@LaraLara-zg2ki]

Creative Mom Que coisa mais linda 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@nekosci2879]

Another awesome diy project on my list.. It would be a great gift, too 🐢🎁🏮

[@denesesmor6553]

Creative Mom son hermosos tus trabajos, me encantan.. seria muy bueno q siempre en la descripción dejaras en español también para ver los materiales. Te agradecería muchísimo ☺

[@SwankeyMonkey]

After watching so many of your videos, I'm not sure if I'm more impressed with your model creation, or your painting skills afterwards. All wonderful work, collectively, however.

[@karianne19711]

I adore this!! Turtles are one of favorite animals. Anyone who says a crafter isn't an artist is crazy!!! BEAUTIFUL!

[@kariejo4614]

This is one of my absolute favorite creations from you, by far!! I love it!! 🧡💙🐢💛💚

[@MissGroves]

Just wow. Can't believe that was cardboard boxes. That's more art than craft, astounding to see your process

[@Duchess1223]

I know that this is a sponsored video, but honestly I'm not even mad. This is one of my favorite videos and I think the execution is brilliant. She totally nailed it. She deserves to get something back from this hobby so good on her. I think she's killing it 😊

[@margaretreed7201]

This is the cutest thing I have seen! I so admire the thought and detail that went into this adorable lamp. Wow!

[@iszy444]

Moms not gonna be happy me using her blender tho 😌

[@jignakachariya7271]

Ohhhh

[@VeGa531]

Нужно идти спать,а я не могу оторваться от просмотра Вашего видеоурока))ЭТО ВЕЛИКОЛЕПНО!!!!!!!смотрю не дыша!СПАСИБО!!!!!

[@jorunnafunebris8413]

The legs say "turtle" but the antenna say "snail". But the whole thing says "friend"

[@acolley2891]

This turtle is so adorable! Seems like it would be easier and quicker to drill the holes in the side.

[@erixuouji2733]

Una tortuga con antenas ??? Quedò excelente.

[@monicalauramontoyamiranda6968]

Que manos tienes me tienes fascinada todos tus trabajos me impresionan felicidades eres todo un genio y aprender de ti es todo un honor felicidades te mando un fuerte beso, y un abraso gigante mil gracias, por compartir tu sabiduría e inteligencia saludos desde CDMX.

[@dipti3463]

Why would some1 dislike this creative video??? Why why why😡

[@gailpeczkis5292]

Because unfortunately they are jealous they don't have this ladies talent. And she uses mostly recycled materials which is amazing

[@sanaanassar2636]

@fathima nassar 👍

[@lsuebooker5349]

Amazing !! beautiful share Thank you

[@tams7arlynn761]

the only reason 119 people disliked this video is sheer jealousy. they cant do this so why be happy for people who can. wow absolutely amazing to watch. thank you for sharing. big thumbs up from me. very talented. :-) enjoyed watching.

[@nadezhdadubinina4500]

Это ж какую надо иметь фантазию,чтобы сделать такую красоту. Супер.👍👍👍

[@barbaracorbell4232]

YOU ARE AN ARTIST, A TEACHER, ARCHITECTURAL GENIUS, MUSIC LOVER AND HOW DO YOU DO IT? RHETORICAL QUESTION, AND I AM STUNNED BY YOUR GIFTS.

[@shaje42]

The turtle is incredibly cute and I really like how nearly all the materials are common household items

[@laurensmith-sgalambro7244]

I just found you like yesterday and have already watched a ton of your videos!!! You are amazing!!!!! I will be buying everything this week to make my own clay. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@MeekaChannel]

This might be my favorite thing you’ve made I love it! I’d definitely love to see more creatures from you.

[@theninth5691]

Wow, after seeing this I HAD to subscribe. Very nice! I saw there were dislikes. They could only possibly be from jealously. This is wonderful and so creative.

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

That turtle is soooo cute. I just love the way you have a knack for shading the paint that really brings it to life.

[@SwankeyMonkey]

I think it might be a Sn-urtle. Or maybe a Snai-rtle?

[@benicio1967]

Perfection. Truly perfection. I felt I could do this until it came to the painting. I loved this. I wonder if it would be safe from catching on fire since it’s made from paper. Such talent!

[@Boredchinchilla]

Gilmour11 it looks like she is using an LED light, so there is no heat. You can get strings of battery powered or plug in LEDs as well as what she used- no fire risk with them

[@user-pe9tl1wf3y]

Какая прелесть! Я в восхищении!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@nannynan5861]

Unbelievable! Absolutely great work!👍👍👍👍👍

[@colibri.arcoiris2781]

esta muy hermosa, muy original no parece de carton; y creo que esta habilidad es unica, si yo lo intento no creo poder. saludos .

[@raghubirbisht2311]

Can we use simple fevicol instead of pva glue

[@tatianasemenova120]

Огромное вам спасибо, за то что создаете такую красоту!

[@annalittlemonster901]

I was making it today and while applying the glue-cardboard mixture, the balloon exploded 😂 I'm gonna try it again tomorrow and this time I won't inflate the balloon so much.

[@felisarodulfo1308]

Porque no ponen los pasos paso a paso

[@user-hj3gn9oc8c]

Я в восхищении !!! Благодарю за наслаждение!!!

[@LD-ij1mk]

This is sooooo cute!!! But why does the turtle have antennae?

[@LD-ij1mk]

It’s like a Snurtle 🐢🐌❤️

[@user-od1sc5sb6x]

Красотка-черепашка ! Яркая , нарядная !!! СУПЕР !!!

[@anandbhagat4679]

Me -: can i use blender to blend the cardboard ? 😓😒😕 Mom -: what😠😠, never..😏 Me -: 😑😶....

[@MrsMubblefubbles]

Get a cheap second hand one just for things like this

[@elavilmagonzalez]

Hola muy bella su tortuga estoy encantada con sus vídeos mil gracias y que Dios la bendiga por transmitir sus conocimientos un abrazote desde Mexicali

[@lindastorey6685]

If this is meant to be a turtle lamp why has it got antennas?

[@jemmajane5032]

Oh my! Your question demonstrates rigidity and a lack of free fantasy and null creativity - which will hardly ever produce anything interesting or innovative. Creativity is intelligence having lots and lots and lots of fun.

[@86kanaria]

Cuz it represents a character in a cute game called Light A Way.. Written over there 🙂 Check it in app store

[@sandracook9600]

I cannot think of anyone better to have created this little guy. He is fabulous. Just like all your other creations. You melt my heart. Adorable. Thank you for sharing.

[@angelitaribeiro4029]

Nao ha nada mais lindo que arte,algo tirado de suas proprias maos,maravilhoso!

[@flordenoviembre6947]

¡Que adorable y hermoso trabajo! Muchas gracias mamá creativa por enseñarnos como hacer cosas tan encantadoras.

[@jamiepatterson1214]

That turtle is so cute. And using the balloon to create the shell and head is nice.

[@dreamyMMnails]

Hope this will be the beginning of many more to come beautiful creatures/creations! Absolutely stunning...

[@Tricia_56]

I love it, I'm going to make one. I have 2 big boxes, and I have been wanting to do something with them; just need the glue, wire and more paint. Oh and the balloons.

[@kezkezooie8595]

What a truly charming child's nightlight! I'd never heard of this game before but I love this little character.

[@edithsotoperez6847]

Muy hermoso tu teabajo, tu video, tu talento. La lámpara simplemente hermosa. Gracias.

[@anarestuccia7783]

Genial! Increíble el resultado! Felicitaciones! Gracias!

[@pattymontes8305]

Wow!!!! Estoy encantada!!! Gracias por tan hermoso trabajo!!!

[@angelaread234]

I know this video was uploaded quite some time ago, but I've just been catching up with craft video's now that I have my first grandchild. I was hoping to find things that I could make, but as I'm only brilliant at doing cross stitch, its not the kind of thing that you can put together in a few days or weeks, depending on the size, but she can't play with it or watch it, but what wouldn't I give to be just as talented as you are, maybe just even half as talented as you are. I'm so useless when it comes to the practical side of crafts 😔, in my head it looks brilliant, but in reality, it ends up being a total embarrassing piece of junk!! .. .. I would love to do something like this for my grand daughter, but I'd end up giving her nightmares rather than sweet dreams .. A shop bought one just doesn't have that 'special' quality to it, knowing you have done it with your own two hands!! .. Oh well, I might have to wait for my her to get a little older & she might show me how to do it. I hope you get to read this, probably not seeing as it's a little over a year old, but just in case you do, please carry on with the EXCELLENT projects you do. They're FANTASTIC, you are so talented & a mum, what more could you ask for!! ~ ~ Kindest Regards xx

[@julialumina1615]

Just keep practising :) trust me :) and you sound so lovely by the way, you’ll make a lovely grandmother and onviously still mother :) much love :)

[@jenniferr.holloway8555]

You're adorable, and I feel your pain!! Everything I made was always a fail until I slow, slow, slowed waaaaay down and things started to turn out so much better. These time lapsed videos are tricky - they make the projects look so simple and quick. But if you read the narrative, you'll see she said it took her about 5 days to make this turtle. So it would not be unreasonable for this to take us - as beginners - twice as long to make: 10-15 days. :) If it's not given in the craft, I will sometimes write the person and ask them how long the entire process took. I always double the time frame for myself to lower my time expectations so I'm not in a hurry. I say keep on trying! Practice and patience makes perfect! :) Good luck!

[@rosamariaballadares1769]

Su pasta es bien fina !!! . Yo lo hago y no me queda igual. Pueden por favor responder : Usa algo para Afinarla !!!. Gracias. Sus PROYECTOS EN ARTE, SON ÚNICOS. GENIALES. FANTÁSTICOS. LES FELICITÓ. NO SE INGLÉS PERO AL OBSERVAR LO QUÉ REALIZAN....VUELO A LAS NUBES.

[@ЭНДЭРФРИЗ]

Я влюбилась в ваши работы!Очень КРАСИВО,ВОСХИТИТЕЛЬНО !

[@VeraLucia-ng5gk]

Quanta perfeição estou apaixonada 🤗😍👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️

[@SunnySimmer80]

It’s beautiful! I love the subtle way the deep colors blend with the lighter colors.

[@lurienealves1203]

Que lindo, amei vou tentar faze-la adorai, muito criativo parabéns...

[@dianamarcillo2995]

Hermoso.. Tienes Buen talento.. El Señor la bendiga

[@beatrizperez4856]

Me encantan tus trabajos , son maravillosos,tenes un don especial en tus manos para hacer de la nada tantas cosas bellas ! Te admiro y felicito por tu arte ! Saludos desde Argentina !!!

[@andreapolinario2704]

É hipnotizante. Dar vontade de começar a fazer! Parabéns!

[@brissadelmar9258]

Madre mía que hermoso 🙆de donde sacan tantas ideas me encanto te felicito me dejaste con la boca abierta 😰 super creativa 👏👏👏

[@GisellePLopez]

Dios bendiga tus manos y tu arte;me encanta. Muchas felicidades y gracias por compartirlo

[@arinavandam5172]

Oh my gosh I love it so much....but I guess it's not as simple as it looks like.....!!!

[@januthapa6820]

So beautiful thanks for sharing ur beautiful ideas

[@myrnajeanetteaguilar717]

Preciosa!! No hay otra palabra para describir este trabajo eres un artista!!

[@Mommapunkin]

How can someone one not love this! It is freaking *AWESOME!!!*

[@fabiolamoreno88]

gracias por compartir, tu maravilloso arte. lampara muy bonita.

[@UnMundoMaravillisa]

Me super encantó excelente trabajo felicidades 💕💕💕💕

[@artesanatoide]

Como é bom sonhar! Seus vídeos, são sonhos que podemos realizar. Muito lindo seus trabalhos. gratidão

[@Two-One-Seven]

IM SO EXITED ABOUT THIS! imagine all the things you can do with these techniques! incredible, thank you!

[@KathleenHanson]

Beautiful little turtle lamp, so clever

[@rozelimariareis5364]

Boa noite , essa é a primeira vez que eu assisto sua aula de artesanato o seu trabalho ficou muito lindo Parabéns !

[@karinalopez8567]

Que preciosidad de proyecto me encantó felicitaciones y bendiciones 😘

[@citizenjane5649]

You have so much imagination and talent. Ty for sharing it.

[@maureenforsman3272]

I think this is the sweetest turtle I've ever seen. So inspired by all the things you make. Want to try them all. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@lhj276]

While I could never pull this off, I just spent a very happy very content 10 minutes watching the transformation. It's so awesome. Thank you!

[@user-zs3pe5xi7l]

Сама идея ОЧЕНЬ суперская, такую можно в сад поставить. Спасибо за подробный мастер-класс, сохраняю в подборочку!

[@mirtanieves725]

Muy bonita la lamparita de tortuga!

[@kittkatt032]

You are one creative mom. TFS

[@angelabarton2551]

That turtle is so beautiful ,hard to believe it was just cardboard and glue mash and toilet rolls, that's really amazing🌹🌷🍁🍂🐢

[@twiggyhana3797]

Que trabalho maravilhoso! Estou encantada com essa tartaruga! 😻

[@juanipacorboojeda6149]

Precioso ,perfecto,me encanta,una obra de arte,ole y ole esas manos

[@user-rh6yw2ow3i]

Спасибо за подробный мастер- класс и за рецепт папер-клея))❤

[@user-fo6bv3ey9h]

Вау! Вау! Нет слов! Я в восторге! Молодец!

[@ADELEONOR144]

I thought it was a snail, because of the little horns, but it has legs, it's a snail-turtle, your art is spectacular, you do it so naturally, it seems easy. But only for you ... congratulations!

[@gulmirakoja1703]

Вы просто молодец!!!! Безумно нравиться ваше творчество)))))

[@poontangmama]

I love love love your videos. What I love even MORE, is that you use many items that are to often discarded and viewed as trash, filling our landfills and being wasted. You are a true inspiration to astists and crafters near and far and you are ridiculous talented! Keep the videos coming Creative Mom. I'm loving them here in Halifax, N.S. 👍

[@negrita514]

admirable tu dedicación y paciencia... me encantó tu trabajo

[@danielleleeijen1338]

Oh my. Wish I was this creative. This would be absolutely perfect for my sons room. Definately liking this video and saving it for later. Gonna start hording the needed items 😍

[@luciatencha7308]

Madre creativa..disculpa si dije que la tortuga no tiene antenas...pero es la verdad... tú solo te guiaste por la figura de muestra...no lo tomaste en cuenta...cualquiera comete errores...pero déjame decirte que admiro lo que haces...eres increíble..Dios bendiga tu creatividad 😘😘😘

[@mercedescontreras2056]

Excelente, como todo lo que esas bendecidas manos hacen. ! FELICITACIONES !

[@rosanag01]

Obrigada por compartilhar essa lindeza para os amantes das artes! ❤️😘

[@claudiamarin2346]

Bellísimo !!!! Estos videos me relajan mucho. Gracias y felicidades.

[@valerie7008]

I think this might be the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in my 39 years on earth. Making this will now be on my bucket list. Fantastic!!! 🖤

[@wanetawentz9162]

Love that turtle....i know my daughter would love it....shhhhh....im making it for her birthday in December👅👅👅❤❤😷❤❤❤🙋

[@cesareiasansao]

É lindo,mais da muito trabalho!! Parabéns por sua paciência e trabalho!

[@MariaSilva-sz8dj]

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho tão bonito minha querida que Deus te abençoe viu♥♡♥:-)♣♧

[@lakshmihemmady3723]

Speechless! Beautiful. Thank you.

[@gloriaparedes5689]

Gracias por tu tiempo de enseñanza, te queremos mucho, una artista de verdad, eres la mejor, en creatividad sinceramente tu fans #1👏👍🤗😘

[@arizaneteoliveira]

Fofinho muito lindo parabéns, bjos fica com Deus.

[@vitalij_tverskoj]

Лучше чем на картинке получилось. Молодец.

[@jettheret7800]

I love love your channel. Beautiful presentation and the imagination with the steps to complete your wonderful pieces make it look too easy its unreal. So many of us who cannot even fathom what you do to create such works is beyond imagination. Thank you. Thank you for your efforts to make us feel it's worth stopping here if only for the final outcome of your work. Such a blessing. Well done yet again. ♥