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Make Miniature Dolls House Tadpoles in a Jar Using Epoxy Resin and Polymer Clay

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Epoxy resin is used by many miniaturists to create water for miniature scenes. Here it is used for a dolls house sized jar full of tadpoles
Miniature jar of tadpoles and pitcher of pink lemonade made from epoxy resin

Two part epoxy resin is used to imitate many miniature liquids for dolls houses and railroad scenes

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Make Dolls House Scale Miniature Tadpoles in a Jar from Two Part Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resin is used to create all types of water and liquid effects for miniature scenes. This simple project teaches beginners how to handle the material and how to create layered liquid effects.

Time Required One hour of working time with additional time for the materials to set up

Materials Required

  • Small package of two part epoxy resin (used to create epoxy varnish finishes for wood)
  • Plastic or glass scale container
  • Brown Polymer Clay
  • Small piece of dried moss
  • toothpicks
  • Craft stick or stirring stick
  • Disposable plastic measuring containers for resin
  • Alcohol and paper towels for clean up if necessary.

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