Crochet Hooks Customized with EasySculpt Epoxy Modeling Clay
Hi Resin Crafters, it’s Natalie from Doodlecraft sharing a great custom craft using EasySculpt Epoxy Modeling Clay. Do you crochet or know someone that does? Crochet hooks are not especially comfortable and this craft makes them more comfy to use–plus more fashionable! These hooks will make a uniquely great gift for a yarn crafter.
Supplies needed:
- EasySculpt Epoxy Modeling Clay
- Metal Crochet Hooks
- Baby Powder
- Non Stick Surface (teflon pictured)
- Disposable Gloves
- Gold Spray Paint
- Gilding Adhesive
- Metallic Foil for nails
- Envirotex Spray
The secret to using EasySculpt is to have baby powder on hand. EasySculpt is very sticky and can tear apart the disposable gloves, baby powder helps immensely. 
Read the instructions and then mix one part of each tub of clay together.
Mix together until there is no marbling. Dust the non-stick surface with baby powder.
Cover the hooks with the EasySculpt clay. The clay is very soft for a while, so roll the hooks in hand every 15 minutes until they are hardened…otherwise they will end up flat on some sides, like mine.
Then spray paint the hooks gold and let them dry.
Paint on some of the gilding adhesive on the gold EasySculpt, let it dry to a tacky finish.
Cover the hook with the metallic foil. The foil will not adhere completely, but will stick in the places that you applied the adhesive.
Then spray the hooks with a coat of Clear High Gloss Envirotex Spray.
Let the crochet hooks dry and then get to work crocheting!
The sparkle is especially terrific–plus it makes crocheting fashionable and comfortable.
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Natalie Shaw is a Craft/DIY blogger at Doodlecraftblog.com. She loves sci-fi, fantasy and video game geekery and that comes out in many of her projects. She posts budget conscious DIY’s, crafts, jewelry, kid friendly projects, upcycled treasures and other fun on her blog 5 days a week.
I am looking for a tuturial on making a resin ring. What kind of mold would I need etc
Thank u
Pat
Search for a silicone ring mold…they come in every size and usually with droppers to fill the mold with resin. Have fun!
Natalie, you have come up with a great project again. I have never used epoxy modeling clay, buy this looks enticing!
You would want to leave some room on the hook to allow the stitches to slide a little! IMO the resin comes up way too far up the hook. Maybe 1/2 to 2/3 of the handle could be covered. The crafter in this case doesn’t seem to be a hooker, lol.
Haha, you are right! I only crochet rosette flowers, so these hooks have plenty of space. An avid crocheter will need more hook space! 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
These are great and I agree with previous poster. I would also recommend putting the size of the hook somewhere. Thanks for the idea!
Adding the size is a great idea!
Nat, your instructions say:
“ Cover the hook with the metallic foil. The foil will not adhere completely, but will stick in the places that you applied the adhesive.
Then spray the hooks with a coat of Clear High Gloss Envirotex Spray.”
You don’t mention yanking the foil (or rather its backing) from the epoxy, but the photos make it look as if you did. I’m thinking that if you don’t do this step, you’re gonna end up with air pockets. I’d be grateful if you’d clarify, as I’m thinking of dressing up a couple of my Tunisian crochet hooks as they all look similar and I often grab the wrong one by accident. Covering one or more of them with something would help me to differentiate them without having to remove my glasses, grab and light and a magnifying glass, and squinting at whatever writing is (or isn’t!) present on the hook.
I’d love to be able to grab the right one the first time without a lotta drama! Had considered spray paint or alcohol ink and then coat with PYM II, but this method sounds more visually interesting, as I have a metric buttload of nail foils.
Thanks for clarifying!
Yes, you are right! After pressing the foil onto the adhesive, remove the backing. I had no issue with air pockets, but the foil can just be pressed down flat very easily.