Miniature Glass Aquarium

A while ago I wanted a miniature aquarium for my mini display. After pricing them online they quickley became costly. Ann Zinn sells her aquarium at Mainly Mini's for around $ 179.00 !! Don't get me wrong, it looks amazing! you do however pay extra for the matching stand. I would pay this amount for a 100 plus gallon life size aquarium, but for one in miniature... well... No! ... So I set out to create my own. I found the glass boxes online, I used either natural rocks or microbeads for the gravel. I accented the tank with tiny plastic plants, natural tiny seashells and mini resin fish I found on ebay. Next I had to fill the tank... after a couple of flubs... I filled the aquariums with a resin filler I found at Walmart of all places. In their crafting department it only cost me $ 5.00 ! Can't beat those prices. And there you go... not an Alice Zinn aquarium... But one I can display none the less... Next I made a couple of Reptile habitats as wel...

Switchplates

Another switchplate for my mom's friend. The best thing about creating or covering a switchplate in clay, is that you can cover it easily... design it as if it were a blank canvas ( which is sort of is already) and there you go... Oh, and for the most part switchplate's come in a standard size... so it usually fits for everyone, and make great gifts...

For some awesome examples of polymer clay switchplates.. check out TM Barker Designs on Etsy.com... Now she has created some of the most stunning switchplates that look like art rather then an item you use everyday...