Dear Creatives, With party & wedding season upon us I thought I would share a tutorial – diy project for mustache photo props. I have made them for several weddings & parties. You can create them easily too. No you don’t need a party to create this fun diy & photo prop. This would be a fun project to do with older kids or to have a fun photo session when your done making them. You can store them in your favorite mason jar or container for display if you like, pulling them out anytime you need a mustache photo prop.
Now onto the easy mustache photo prop tutorial – diy:
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Tools you need can vary from things in your kitchen to the preferred pottery & sculpting tools. Believe it or not if your making lots you’ll love to invest in these tools. They are not expensive & can be used for many arts & crafts projects, ceramic or Sculpey projects.
- The links share are links I have used or own
- Important: Please note do not use your bakers rolling pin for this project! If you do not have a second one use a jar or wine bottle or something else.
- (note) Be careful with glass or go to a yard sale, thrift shop & pick up a cheap rolling pin.
- Use care when working around small children! This isn’t children’s clay & you will be using an oven, along with sharp tools
- Older kids may enjoy this project but, supervision will be required
Clay for this project:
- Sculpey Original Clay, 3-3/4-Pound, White
– oven bake clay is recommended. It is easy to use & gives you great results.
Tools:
- Darice 6-Piece Wooden Clay Tool Set
- or your kitchen items (see image above for suggestions)
Other Supplies:
- Loew Cornell Dowel Rods 12″-3/16″ 20/Pkg
- Krylon 6-Ounce Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating Aerosol Spray
- E-6000 Craft 3.7-Ounce Adhesive
- High quality spray paint: colors black, brown, silver for mustaches & other colors for dowels to go with wedding colors or photo shoot colors (other colors optional)
- wash rag
- hand towel
- paper towels
- cookie sheet
- tin foil
- container for water (to dip your fingers in when smoothing out clay)
- rolling pin * not for food use! or glass jar as mentioned above
- If not using above mentioned tools you will need to improvise (note you will not use your items/utensils for eating once used)
- oven ( follow directions on box for baking for the type of clay you are using)
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I placed the step by step mustache photo prop tutorial directly on this image, just click image to enlarge & follow along! Please note: Additional steps are in the Step by Step instructions below! When you bake your clay follow directions on your box. If your oven runs hot check five minutes prior to end time.
Step by Step Directions for Photo Prop Mustaches:
- Separate piece of clay & roll into a ball
- Flatten with rolling pin ( jar or hands)
- Cut out your shape
- Separate your un-needed clay
- Make lines & ridges on your mustache
- Carefully poke a hole in the bottom
- Smooth edges with damp finger tips
- Bake in oven (per clay instructions)
- Paint dowels & let them dry
- Spray Paint cooled mustaches ( this must be done outdoors or in a highly ventilated area)
- Spray Krylon Sealer onto Painted on mustaches that are already completely dried ( This step must be done outdoors or in highly ventilated area)
- Put glue on end of dowel
- Insert dowel with glue into mustache hole & let dry completely prior to using
- Have fun, dress up & take photos!
- Easy print & save below below to have next to you for reference!
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Here are a few tips for your event fun!
You can use many shapes, create lips or anything else that suits your occasion or photo prop needs! If you use this tutorial & make something be sure to come link up at the weekly party or just let me know via comments or email! I’d love to see how you made your own!
Clay Mustache Photo Prop Tutorial – #DIY
Ingredients
- Sculpey Original Clay 3-3/4-Pound, White - oven bake clay is recommended. It is easy to use & gives you great results.
- Tools:
- Trademark Tools 75-S008 Hawk 8-Piece Pottery and Clay Modelling Tool Sculpture Set
- Darice 6-Piece Wooden Clay Tool Set
- Other Supplies:
- Loew Cornell Dowel Rods 12″-3/16″ 20/Pkg
- Krylon 6-Ounce Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating Aerosol Spray
- High quality spray paint: colors black brown, silver for mustaches & other colors for dowels to go with wedding colors or photo shoot colors (other colors optional)
- wash rag
- hand towel
- paper towels
- cookie sheet
- tin foil
- container for water to dip your fingers in when smoothing out clay
- rolling pin * not for food use! or glass jar as mentioned above
- If not using above mentioned tools you will need to improvise note you will not use your items/utensils for eating once used
- oven follow directions on box for baking for the type of clay you are using
Instructions
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Step by Step Directions for Photo Prop Mustaches:
-
Separate piece of clay & roll into a ball
-
Flatten with rolling pin ( jar or hands)
-
Cut out your shape
-
Separate your un-needed clay
-
Make lines & ridges on your mustache
-
Carefully poke a hole in the bottom
-
Smooth edges with damp finger tips
-
Bake in oven (per clay instructions)
-
Paint dowels & let them dry
-
Spray Paint cooled mustaches ( this must be done outdoors or in a highly ventilated area)
-
Spray Krylon Sealer onto Painted on mustaches that are already completely dried ( This step must be done outdoors or in highly ventilated area)
-
Put glue on end of dowel
-
Insert dowel with glue into mustache hole & let dry completely prior to using
-
Have fun, dress up & take photos!
I hope you try making mustache photo props for any of your occasions! Need any photo props made & don’t have time? Just email me & we can chat.
Maybe linking this mustache photo prop tutorial to these link parties.
What kind of photo props have you made?
Jenna says
May 30, 2013 at 1:39 amThese are adorable and so much fun! Love them! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
Theresa Huse says
May 30, 2013 at 3:02 amThanks Jenna for dropping by & your lovely comment.
Rosey says
May 30, 2013 at 10:41 amThese are adorable and would be a really fun party idea for the kiddos! I’m visiting today from Thursday’s Favorite Things. 🙂
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Theresa Huse says
May 31, 2013 at 12:40 amHi Rosey, Thanks for your visit! & nice to meet you. Hope to see you again soon!
Lizy says
May 31, 2013 at 12:01 amHi Theresa, these are a lot of fun and seem easy enough for a novice crafter like me to make! Thank You for linking it to this week’s Fluster Buster Party, wishing a lovely weekend, Lizy Party co-host
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Theresa Huse says
May 31, 2013 at 12:40 amHi Lizy, They really aren’t hard to make. & of course practice makes perfect. They are super fun to take photos with. I hope you try sometime. & always great to drop in when I can.
Mindi says
May 31, 2013 at 12:23 amSo cute!! I really should do these with my kids, they would love it!!
Thanks for the great idea and tutorial, pinning!
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Theresa Huse says
May 31, 2013 at 12:37 amYou should Mindi I made them for several weddings but we need to make some to keep! Sammie loves them. She looks so much younger in these photos they are about a year old at least! lol I am going to update post at some point with photos from my new camera. Thanks for your visit! xo
Nicole says
June 1, 2013 at 7:23 pmThese are super cute! I am new from southern charm! I would love for you to check out my blog and hopefully follow me back. Nicole
Theresa Huse says
June 4, 2013 at 12:56 amHi Nicole, Thanks for your invite of course I’ll drop by as soon as I can! Perfect, that way we can get to know each other better! Be sure to link up here weekly too! I’d love to see your crafts, decor, diy, recipes… posts. Parties are on Fri- Thurs. evening & then start new!
Robin says
June 2, 2013 at 2:05 pmI love that you used clay! This will be a fun project for the kids to do this summer. Thanks for sharing on Fluster’s Creative Muster Party.
Robin
Fluster Buster
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Theresa Huse says
June 4, 2013 at 12:54 amHi Robin, It is a polymer clay http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer_clay which dries hard yet is not prone to cracking & easily breaking. I hope you get a chance to.
Susan @ Oh My! Creative says
June 3, 2013 at 3:20 amThanks for linking up to Whimsy Wednesday! Your project has been featured this week on my blog!
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/holiday-crafts/fathers-day/what-to-make-dad-for-fathers-day-13-ideas/
Also, you can add your project {or any project} to my website. I feature them on my main slider on the home page…follow this link to submit your project!
http://www.ohmy-creative.com/submit-a-project/
Be sure to stop by and grab a button…
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Theresa Huse says
June 4, 2013 at 12:48 amHi Susan, Thanks so much for the feature, invite & news! I appreciate it!
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
June 5, 2013 at 1:59 amThanks so much for sharing with last weeks Adorned From Above Blog Hop 54. We look forward to seeing what you have to share with us this week. The party opens at 8:00PM Mountain time.
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http://www.adornedfromabove.com
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Theresa Huse says
June 5, 2013 at 4:59 pmThanks Debbie, Not sure if I can make it by this week. It’s graduation week in our area, but I’ll try! Thanks for popping in.