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Re: Three C - chocolate cup craft

PROCEDURE (along with pictures)- very simple

The secret weapon that i have used to make the chocolate cup is the BALLOON.

1. Melt chocolate bars in double boiler over hot water.

2. Cool this chocolate syrup for 3-5 minutes.

3. Inflate a balloon(always wash and dry the balloon before use) and tie it.

4. Hold the balloon and dip partway into melted chocolate.

5. Place the chocolate coated balloon in freezer until solid.

6. Then untie the balloon(dont pop it) to release the air from the balloon.Remove the air very slowly so that the chocolate cup does not break.

7. Peel the deflated balloon from the cup and keep it in freezer until ready to serve.

8. Serve with Icecream and toppings like whipped cream,gems,nuts,choco chips and fresh red raspberries as your heart desires.

 

loopy felt flowers







visit for detailed procedure


How to :: Loopy Felt Flower by Sister Diane | Craft Leftovers

 

Re: loopy felt flowers

Thanks a lot dear chinta mam

also see

http://www.maked.ca/flowertutorial.pdf



Hope Studios: A Spring Bouquet; Ribbon Flowers - Two Ways (plus a button flower thrown in for good measure)


Making Flower Pins




Build/Make/Craft/Bake: How-to: Hammered flower and leaf prints

 

Re: loopy felt flowers



How-To: The World’s Easiest Felt Flowers « Blisstree



Creature Comforts - daily inspiration, style, d.i.y. projects + freebies: Tutorial Tuesday: DIY Paper Flowers


Welcome to Folksy :: Cast, carve, sew, glue, solder, sketch, go!


Folksy :: Make "Ribbon Rose Corsage"


http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/

 

Re: loopy felt flowers

thanks a lot dear pussy....

a few more from

Totally Tutorials - A directory of free craft tutorials





Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Folded Rose / Gathered Combination


Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Tutorial - Delphiniums



Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Tutorial - Poinsettia in Silk Ribbon



Silk Ribbon Embroidery: Sunflowers in Silk Ribbon Embroidery


http://caroldaisy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-sre-design-ribbon-stitch-flowers.html


http://caroldaisy.blogspot.com/2009/11/free-sre-design-apricot-roses.html



http://caroldaisy.blogspot.com/2009/06/ribbon-stitch-daisy-examples.html



http://hawadaere.blogspot.com/2010/01/super-cute-rosette-pillow-from-pair-of.html

 

Rakhi done with woolen thread

Hi Friends,
These are Rakhi made of woolen thread using the flower loom.A new idea of making rakhi this time went into my mind....Please pass on your comments...........Happy Independence Day to all of you............
Warm wishes........Harina:idea

 

Re: Rakhi done with woolen thread

Thank you Latha, I learnt how to make the flowers on You tube.
Just search for 'how to make flowers using flower loom'.....
For the Band I just used 6 strands of woolen thread and tied them just how we plait our hair....... It is easy......We get the Loom for just 10 rs in the market. and you can make them if you have left over wool at home.Try them GOOD LUCK..:thumbsup....Harina

 

Re: Three C - chocolate cup craft

Dear swaran

I appreciate you for trying it.

Dont use the cooker.
Fill the saucepan with 1 inch of water in the bottom and boil it.
Chop the chocolate bars into pieces and place it in a stainless steel bowl and set the bowl on top of the saucepan with the boiling water.keep it in low heat and melt the chocolate slowly and keep stirring it.

here is the picture:




keep the melted chocolate outside for few minutes so that it cools down.
Then dip the balloon in the melted chocolate.give atleast 3-4 layers for coating.

remove the chocolate cup from the fridge only when it is hard.

I hope the procedure is clear .

 

Re: Three C - chocolate cup craft

Hi Vijaya
thanks for ur explanation...but as u said i did keep the chochlates in stainless steel bowl and placed this on top of boiling water...that dint work,so i kept them in cooker
from ur suggestions i ll try to follow the below
(1) take the chochlate bar from freezer,keep some time out and then start the melting proc
(2)need to constantly stir the chochlate
(3) break the chochlate bars into small pieces(i had put the whole bar)

thanks ..will try and let u know

 

"Jadai Alangaram" with step by step photos and procedure....

Dear Everyone,

As usual there is a short story behind all my crafts !!

I made this Jadai Alangaram for my SIL for her
Ambal Mugam. She is behind me since last year and finally I accomplished making this for her for her golu. This is a surprise for her as I have not discussed this with her as yet.

I have taken step by step photos for those who want to attempt this.

Materials required: Small Bangle, Woollen thread, Zari lace, Kundan Stones, Zari ribbons, Beads, Black Cloth, Needle, Thread, Readymade Rakkodi(optional), Fevicol.

Method: First wrap the bangle using the woolen thread and from one corner make a braid to the length required. Then wrap the circle with zari lace.

I made the kunjalam (parandhi) with 3 big beads. The pictures will help you the step by step of making it. I first cut 3 small circles of the black cloth. Then I did running stitches leaving little space on the edge. In a circular form. I then kept the bead inside the circle and pulled the thread (see picture) and then tied the bead. The same way I did for all the 3 beads and then joined them all and covered the stitches with some colourful and gold beads. I then fixed this to the braid with few stitches nicely and tightly. After this fixed some kundan stones here and there on the braid and also with some thin lace.

With the help of zari ribbons I made something like a flower to adorn the back of the circular bangle (just like a halo). In the front I fixed a readymade “Rakkodi” that I had and some artificial flowers (readymade) (see picture) with the help of fevicol.