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New Mai Sweetshop Products in the Works!
Monday, March 2, 2009 at 01:04PM 
Having been a while since my first MAI Sweetshop debut this past November, its time to get back to work! The product line was more popular than I could have ever dreamed and I learned so much in the process. To read about how Mai Sweetshop started, please read this older MAI Post.
I have to say that I am a bit surprised that the products have remained in demand. I sold out of almost every piece I made for that December craft fair. I now know what people want more of.
In resurrecting my efforts I experimented a lot more with different materials and have learned some new and improved ways of making some of the objects. I have been teaching myself from Japanese crafts books that I can't read - but the pictures are phenomenally elaborate and systematically clear.
New Mai SS Cupcake OrnamentSince I use the soft clay material, as opposed to the silicone (either is recommended), the products are very fragile and I am now combining that with stronger material for protruding parts. In addition, I've learned some awesome glaze and chocolate syrup techniques that add a whole lot more realism-moxie!
New! Mai SS altered Re-Ment cake ringThe altered Re-Ment hot cocoa rings were so popular that I have started a whole new branch of altered Re-Ment jewelry. Re-Ment is a Japanese company that makes miniature doll house pieces and parts. And since necklaces were a hot request item, I'll be making whole jewelry sets (earrings, necklaces and rings).
So here are some shots of what's up and coming in my little studio that I now call 'The Hovel' since I feel like I'm in a closed in cave when I'm in there!
New Mai SS cupcakes!
New! Mai SS altered Re-Ment Ring!
Mai Sweetshop Altered Re-Ment RingsWhen it comes to altering Re-Ment, I am mixing and matching pieces and parts from different sets, drilling holes, gluing, adding glazes, filling cups, adding sprinkles, re-touching paint and adding blank jewelry parts. Since many of these are the only Re-Ment pieces I have (until I order more), if you see something screaming out at you please let me know before I place it in my Etsy shop so that I can reserve it for you!
Mai Sweetshop altered Rement jewelry in the works!
New! Mai Sweetshop Hot Cocoa!
New! Mai SS altered Rement ring (Too bad I didn't get this done for V'day!) So this is all hot off of the press and nothing is listed for sale yet - but it will be- so stayed tuned! Hope you enjoyed the pics and let me know what you think!
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Reader Comments (7)
Oh my dear,they all looks sooooooooooo yummy,wonderful work again, I admire everything you do....congrats and let me jump to your shop...have a wonderful week!
Lots of hugs
Sabine
Those are absolutely darling! I can't wait to see more!!
I love the new pieces Mari. Are the cocoa cups rings? I want a cup ring and while I'm on it did u ever make the house rings because I loved those.
LOVELOVELOVE
amazing work!!! You have become the funky, tasty jewelry queen!!!! Keep it up my love!
loooove it, i am an awesome hand model
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