You only make half of the butterfly in a
cane. Take two slices of the cane, shape a body with antennae and stick
it all together. To bake, place a folded index card under
the butterfly, supporting the wings and body at any angle you like and
bake as usual. If you want to make them into beads, take
a small piece of clay, shape it into a tube and attach to the back of the
butterfly.
What
I learned: Don't be afraid to use color. Strategically placed small logs
can brighten it up. Pick an outside color and save some for the body.
This is a great way to use scrap clay and
small logs of leftovers.
New
in 2004
I made these at a demo given by Karen
Hardy at Klew's retreat in May 2004.