Can't get enough of that SUGAR HIGH

Yup. A huge rainbow-coloured lolli hanging from your neck, gummy teddies dangling from your wrist and yummy doughnut hairclips fastened all over your hair - this is no longer the look to savour only in fantasy places like Harajuku. With current trends in lifestyle going in the direction of D.I.Y. and crafting, you can make your very own food-themed fashion accessories, complete with bling and yumminess.

Here are helpful Japanese craft books to give you endless ideas about wearable-candy-making.

{ Get these books from beautifulwork on Etsy }

I saw some of these books up close at Kinokuniya and was totally mesmerized by the colourful pictures. Most of them show step-by-step photos of making the sweets, so it's not at all a waste of buying just because they're written in Japanese. :) These books suggest using soft mousse-clay and paper clay instead of polymer clay. I'm still doubtful about using mousse-clay. I received a package once from a swap. Played with it, and the clay would still have a rubbery texture to it after being completely dried for a few days. That made me wonder if it is a good material to use in jewelry. :/

But then again, I must say these kits look awfully tempting...

{ Mousse-clay kits from beautifulwork }

Oh oh! And I want to thank Chin~Chin for this wonderful present from Japan! I can't believe you actually took the trouble to buy us something from Japan. Awesome! I'll definitely treasure it. :)

{ Japanese craft book ♥ }

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Second week of sem 6 is going on ok so far. Other than a slight nodding-off in Dr. OCE's toxicology introduction lecture, I'm glad to say I payed full attention in most classes. :P