Family Tree Magnets

📖 The Scoop

Ever since my sons were tiny, I’ve had an interest in photo crafts, and have found many objects to decorate with their photogenic little faces. A few years ago I had the urge to branch out a bit and include other family members. The result is this set of Family Tree Magnets. I chose to use special occasion pictures, such as weddings, graduations and christenings, but they are also plenty of fun with candid shots.

Required Skills
Basic polymer clay skills: conditioning, rolling, cutting.
Ability to edit images in Photoshop or similar software

Tools and Materials
Strong white polymer clay
Strong polymer clay in color of your choice to be used for backing and outline
Variety of coordinated canes or decorated clay sheets
Liquid Kato Polyclay
Digital supply of old family photographs
Photo editing software
InkJet printer
Glossy photo paper (see suggestions for specific brands)
Pasta machine
Sharp pair of scissors
Parchment paper
Sanding paper or emery board
¾” circle cutter
Tissue blade
¾” or ½” magnets
Super glue

Topics Covered
How to turn a diverse collection of photos into a uniform set
How to transfer inkjet printed images to polymer clay
How to make a decorative frame for your transfer

Plus:
Three variations
Image transfer tips
A list of resources to help you learn more

Genre: Crafts & Hobbies / Polymer Clay (fancy, right?)