Tutorial : How to make a Wayfinder part 1/2
By percylove
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So I decided to make a crappy tutorial on how I made my wayfinders for my upcoming Aqua/Terra cosplay.
I'm sure there are some steps that are not explained or may be confusing. If there are any questions, let me know!
Part 1: you are here!
Part 2: fav.me/d6mwpc0
I'm sure there are some steps that are not explained or may be confusing. If there are any questions, let me know!
Part 1: you are here!
Part 2: fav.me/d6mwpc0
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I saw this on tumblr and I wanted to say thank you for posting this! It's very helpful and I can't wait to make my own wayfinders!
you're very welcome!! Glad you find it useful and I hope they come out awesome!! Have fun!
What an awesome tutorial, I'm so lucky I found this because I wanted to make one for my boyfriend!
So, I have a couple of questions (I looked at the second part of the tutorial as well):
-I can buy the Silver Sculpey, rings, gloss, and other tools at a crafts store, right? (And how many packages of the clay would I need?)
-Where did you find the template?
-What kind paint would you recommend?
Sorry for the bombardment of questions, I just want this to turn out really well because I am not crafty whatsoever and it is for someone special. :3
Anywho, thanks very much for posting this!
So, I have a couple of questions (I looked at the second part of the tutorial as well):
-I can buy the Silver Sculpey, rings, gloss, and other tools at a crafts store, right? (And how many packages of the clay would I need?)
-Where did you find the template?
-What kind paint would you recommend?
Sorry for the bombardment of questions, I just want this to turn out really well because I am not crafty whatsoever and it is for someone special. :3
Anywho, thanks very much for posting this!
hey there! no problems with the questions 
it's better to ask than be confused!
-yup you can buy all those things at a craft store like Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics or ACMoore.
if you're making only one, one package should cover it.
-I just did a Google Image Search for kingdom hearts wayfinders and found: this image. then I sized it to my own hand - I think about 4 inches wide. printed it out, cut it out. (if you want something sturdier than paper, you can trace/cut it out on craft foam or cardstock paper (also can be found at craftstore))
-For paints, I just used simple acrylic paints. No special brands - I just bought the cheapo ones lol
You're welcome very much! Glad I could help you make something special for someone else
it's better to ask than be confused!-yup you can buy all those things at a craft store like Michael's or JoAnn Fabrics or ACMoore.
if you're making only one, one package should cover it.
-I just did a Google Image Search for kingdom hearts wayfinders and found: this image. then I sized it to my own hand - I think about 4 inches wide. printed it out, cut it out. (if you want something sturdier than paper, you can trace/cut it out on craft foam or cardstock paper (also can be found at craftstore))
-For paints, I just used simple acrylic paints. No special brands - I just bought the cheapo ones lol
You're welcome very much! Glad I could help you make something special for someone else
THANK YOU! 
You're welcome!! 
Hey there!Your tutorial has been featured in my weekly journal: Tutorial Tuesday #18!
I'd love if you could give it a look, and support your fellow tutorial writers through comments on their deviations 
awesome, thank you!
What exactly is a Wayfinder? Is it just the name of the necklace or is there some sort of mythological background?
It's part of the Kingdom Hearts series. kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/W…
It's basically a lucky charm that's designed to keep their friendship bonds together. So it's not a necklace, just a charm tied to a string to carry around
It's basically a lucky charm that's designed to keep their friendship bonds together.
So it's not a necklace, just a charm tied to a string to carry around Cool! Thank you very much.
you're welcome!
I've done similar things but I found it easier to use wire cutters and snip the rings in half, then just press the cut parts into the clay That way you don't (do exactly what I did XD) accidentally dent the clay when added more to cover up where the ring pressed in.
That way you don't (do exactly what I did XD) accidentally dent the clay when added more to cover up where the ring pressed in.ooh, I never thought of that! I may have to give that a try!
love learning new things, thank you!
love learning new things, thank you!
Handy, thanks!
No problem! Glad it may be useful lol!
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