How to create miniature paving slabs

As part of our 'miniature garden' series we're showing you how to create this beautiful display of paving slabs, in a Victorian style. Made from polymer clay, these slabs can be made in four simple steps.

Miniature paving slabs tutorial

By Candy Chappill.

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You will need

Plain paper
Pen
Scissors
Roller
Spacers 3mm
Tissue blade
Circle cutter
Cernit clay
Superglue
Baking method

Download the templates used in this project here.

To follow the pattern provided, you'll need:

A x 10
B x 10
C x 12
D x 8
E x 2
F x 4
G x 1
H x 16
I x 2
J x 2
K x 2
L x 4

Method

1. Roughly lay out your garden components on a sheet of plain paper and make a rough sketch of your paving slab pattern.

2. Turn your rough sketch into a template pattern. Or use the one provided.

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3. Cut out the individual slab templates you need. Roll out your clay 3mm thick and cut around the slab templates. Once cut, bake in an oven at 130°C for 30 minutes.