Jesmonite and Wallpaper Tea Cup Clock with Molds and Shapes

[@resinAce]

My neighbour once asked me 'Your living room is the same size as mine, how many rolls of wallpaper did you buy to decorate it?'. 'Twelve' I replied. A few days later he saw me again and looked pretty annoyed. He said 'I just finished decorating and have seven rolls of wallpaper left!'. I said 'I know, so do I!' 🤣🤣

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

haaaaaaa ha ha ha brilliant !! haaaaa

[@texas8322]

😂😂😂

[@sheribrockmeier127]

That was great! Literally lol

[@karenlloyd16]

😂😂😂

[@snugglebuns6969]

Will b working tomorrow will have to see after live❤GOOD LUCK can’t wait to see!! 🤗

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

No worries at all Sheryl ❤️❤️❤️

[@cansarahdiyit]

My real issue is that every time I watch one of your videos I add something new to my “must try” list!!!😂😂 love the clock!!!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

ohhhh Sarah ha ha sorry

[@wilkscandle-creations9859]

Already inspired us to try paper in our Creations, it's working fab!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank you so much Wilks xxx

[@copperowlwoodturning5929]

Beautiful clock, Claire. This was an extreme test. You will figure it out. Take care. 😊

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy Rob yeh it was ... I have tried one more time and it has come out a dream x different moulds but still worked x

[@JiggsysShed]

That looks great. Nice work Claire.

[@sheribrockmeier127]

You have the best ideas! Love that you made it into a clock, Love it!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you! 😊 I was thinking clock and a few also mentioned it so it worked out well xx

[@vivienne3757]

Again you have done good, I like this mould, might get it for my resin xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you so much Vivienne xx it is such a fabulous mould xxx

[@neighmaway]

Absolutely lovely.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank yooo xxx

[@charlenelesher1198]

Love the wallpaper. Once again I can see the tropical rainforest with it. I'm so sorry about the issues with the clock mechanism. As you said, of course it had to give you issues. It's like when you are in a hurry to get somewhere, there always seems to be a traffic jam or something else like a detour. Not to worry though, we all understand about these things. Wonderful video, and I hope we can figure out what's happening with the wallpaper warping, overflow. Have an awesome day! 🕑

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank you Charlene .. yeh I have tried again but with different techniques to see if it was human arror or just a different silicone because the wallpaper was too nice to not try lol so true though ... always the way x

[@lindanicodemus9306]

This is awesome!!!☕️🥰❤️

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thankyou Linda xxx

[@smurphyart-love2create268]

Absolutely beautiful work Claire, perfect for the Kitchen xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank yooo stacey yes totally perfect for it x

[@mizzuzie3338]

Beautiful clock!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Thank yooo Mizz xxx

[@trevorburgess2695]

Learning all the time,never ends.hahaha 👍😎💙

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

so very true xx

[@kchaystack]

Hey Claire, I think you should seal the paper with modge podge or similar product. Especially the back where it touched the jesmonite

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy James ... a few have suggested it I will do a littel tester because Jesmonite does not pick up much so I am thinking if the surface isnt porous it wont but I can do a tester x

[@ashleywest5599]

loved this ! everything you make is so beautiful!

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank yoooo so much Ashley xxx

[@janetfernie4588]

I tried making coasters and got the same results as you each one had a channel in it going to try sealing the paper next time😀

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ohhhhh Janet that is so interesting because I honestly thought the wallpaper would work so well.

[@JennifersJemz]

This is the cutest! I love this mold, and the coasters mold, and how you used them!! I wonder if just a damp rag would clean up the wallpaper where the jesmonite got on it. What do you think? I hope to be able to try jesmonite myself sometime. Thanks for sharing!! Happy Creating!!!!

[@dawncoleman470]

Love the timepiece, looks fab. I have no answers about the paper as I don't work with jesmonite. Every time I see you work with it tho I just want to try it, my price range won't let me just yet. But I am determined to get there at some point in my lifetime lol. Great vid ✅ xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank you so much Dawn xx yeh it is certainly a mystery but I hear ya ... crafting in general is a money pit x

[@MrsKateT]

Stop making lovely things Claire, it makes me want to go and spend all my money at Molds and Shapes! Love the clock tho 💚xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank you so much Kate xx ohhh yes I hear ya lol

[@maxinebunny]

Use plaster of Paris maybe for templates for large moulds. Also I kinda feel the paper is warping with the moisture from the jesmonite and bubbling up pushing into it leaving the impression as it sets

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

that is such a good idea to use plaster xx thank you so much

[@Trueo9re]

You might need to pre-wet the paper on both sides since paper stretches when it's damp. Cockling/buckling is common with artists when using paper.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ohhhhhh great advice thank you 😍😍

[@rebornlifeandlittlegizmo8991]

The clock is beautiful ❤️ shame about the mechanism. It's so annoying when things don't work out lol. Got to keep smiling though 🙂 thanks for sharing Claire xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thankyou so much Gizmo .. and so true yes definitely have to keep smiling xx

[@paully2906]

Aw that really is beautiful wall paper, it's giving me Linda Carter from Eastenders 🤩 missing the flamingos tho.. I giggled a lot in this video my terribly in appropriate sense of humor got the better of me, I dont know how u kept a straight face/didn't giggle yourself 🤭🤭🤭 im sad that the paper warped again, I wonder if you Jesmonite(d) first and then placed the paper on top, followed by modpodge and then sealed it? There must be some reaction between the heating up of the Jesmonite and the moisture in behind the paper thats causing it to warp?, maybe the moisture created when the Jesmonite heats up to set, is trapped under the paper. Im so excited to see how you over come it, im sure you will do, pure tenacity to not give up. Also I love that you guys finally got a dog 🐕 can't wait to meet her hopefully you will introduce her to us all. 💕 xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Haaaaa Paul I was laughing with you ... unfortuanetly they are not known by any other name haaaaa I certainly think there is a corrlation between the Jesmonite and heat and moisture and the silicone ... I have tried it again and its perfect but it's different method and cheap silicone moulds and thankyooooo so much Paul yeh he is testing us today .. he is not a fan of crate training but he get there :)

[@serahall4838]

I love these pieces! Just asking, what difference would you get if you mod podged the paper in place after curing then sealing it? xxx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyyy Sera ... oh I really do not know I have not tried it. The one time I tried to glue the paper it curled xx lol

[@serahall4838]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner maybe I’ll try it… put it on the list 😂🙈 xxx

[@michelle_resinrebel]

Beautiful clock pitty about the mechanism ❤ xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank yooo Michelle xx yeh totally xxx

[@melly_M82]

Hi Claire, love this idea….. it got me thinking 🤔 do you know if decoupage would work on Jesmonite? Xx

[@MrsKateT]

I’ve successfully done découpage on hydroflow which is basically the same. Made a large coaster tray and hated the colours so used paper, washi tape, stickers, paint, all sorts and love it. X

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

ooooooo Kate this is so good to know .. many are asking me but I have not tried it properly xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyy Melissa looks like Kate has tried and it works xx

[@melly_M82]

@@MrsKateT I’ve been tempted thank you for answering the question xx

[@DitsyHoundDesigns]

It could be that as jesmonite sets it shrinks very slightly and it could be pulling the paper as it cures creating that dent/rivet? Lovely piece though xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy Sharon yes it totally could be that too x its so hard because I have made a few now with no issue xx]

[@texas8322]

Did the top left area peel off with the demolding? Also, maybe going with pouring in mold at a slower rate will prevent paper from deforming. Like spot pouring a little jesmonite north, then east, etc... until it's full. This may mean using a much smaller strainer. it just seems to me like any air under the paper isn't allowed to escape from under the paper before the jesmonite covers edges. Very similar to bubbles forming with window tinting.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

That could absolutely work Thomas .. I hadn't had a problem before ... apart from the cups .... so I just poured as I normally would :)

[@lesleywilliams5877]

I had the same problem with the channels when I used scrapbook paper in the trinket tray mould - my first one was perfect but the next three had channels. I cannot work out why either.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Ohhh Lesley so it sounds like you had the exact same problem but with the opposit moulds :( its a mystery for sure x

[@resinbydrew741]

Claire, does Jesmonite damage the shine or anything on moulds? Is it better to use old moulds and keep the shiny, new ones for resin, or does it not make a difference? Thanks for great videos and great ideas but I don't want to risk my best moulds and try some ideas out without checking first.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyyy Drew sorry for the delay .. no it doesnt affect the moulds x they really are great still

[@michelleadams7312]

Hi. Love love the clock design. You said it was just going to sit on your window or something. If you wanted to hang it on the wall what’s the best way to do it and make it secure? Thank you 😀

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyy Michelle ... When I made a clock before ... I added some chain in to the back before it cured or you could add some twine or Rope ... my clock mechanisms also come with wall hangings so you could place those in before it gets dry :)

[@michelleadams7312]

Lovely thank you. I saw the clock you did with the chain just wanted to make sure whatever I used like that would actually be strong enough to hang. I made a cake stand and thought it would be perfect for a clock with the hole already being there after seeing your video. So, thank you for giving me another item to make. Without your videos I would be so bored ☺️

[@karenlloyd16]

Maybe the glue from the wallpaper reacted with the Jesmonite?

[@shamilyreddy4219]

Hi lovely products. Can you tell me where can I get those wallpapers?

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy lovely the paper is from The Range UK xxx

[@kerrysmith973]

Still beautiful even though it’s not working yet. Xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thank you so much xxx

[@RUserious63]

I keep wondering why you can't decopauge the paper onto the finished piece of Jesmonite. That would eliminate all the little problems that you keep having.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

Heyyyyy Annette ... I do believe we can. I have done a tester so I will look at it tomorrow when dry 😍😍😍

[@alisonjordan1152]

Have you tried giving the paper a clear coat of water glue or something to coat the paper to protect it, sorry if someone has already said this. I always give paper a coat have you tried napkins in it

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyy Allison I havent tried no .. I am just thinking how Jesmonite doent pick anything up from the mould but I do plan on running a tester xx

[@kimmurphy3874]

hi claire, can you flatten your paper in your big shot? xx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyyyyy cuz ... oooo I dont even know haaaa Its worth trying for sure x

[@chicladyuk8104]

Aww what a shame about the groove left behind the wallpaper. Is it vinyl? I know they recommend for bathroom and kitchen because of the steam just wondering because the jesmonite is on the reverse of the paper heat cant escape, or something like that, I am not an expert in these matters, although I did work for a large diy store for a number of years, if you had asked me back then I would have been baffled lol I still love the design, my clock in my front room is usually wrong, so i wouldn't worry about the mechanism for now, it is art x lol

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

oh Debs ha ha yeh Our kitchen clock went through a phase of not being right at any point .. but luckily it is working now lol I was thinking this too .. I was wondering if ironing it did something to the core material really no clue but I have tried again and got success xx

[@melissaphillis7247]

The mechanism struggle is real! Poor love. Brilliant colours in that wallpaper, what a nuisance those channels turned up. 👏 great work though xxx

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

it is a struggle but I need to learn not to put broken things back in the box ha ha its like seeing a tin of biscuits and finding buttons inside lol

[@melissaphillis7247]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner lol, both not good for the teeth! 🤣

[@Toonpish]

That’s so annoying about the clock mechanism 😡😡😡🤬 I would be so annoyed 😂😂 Great project though. Brilliant video 😀👍

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

thanks girl xx wow you did catch up haaaaaa

[@Toonpish]

@@ClairesCraftyCorner now I’m behind again 😂😂

[@christinahutchison3967]

Maybe wet the heavy paper before pouring.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

heyyy Christina this might work xx

[@sherryleggett1612]

You have a bit of leakage on three corners as well.

[@ClairesCraftyCorner]

yessss totally xxx