Artist Jocelyn Teo Creates A Tiny Food You Can’t Eat

Jocelyn Teo of Singapore sculpts the most realistic miniatures of food and drinks, and it makes you hungry just looking at her art!

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A heart or a butt, you decide. ♥️ It's the month of Valentine, all you lovebirds ready yet? #cherry #? #miniature #polymerclay

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Feb 7, 2017 at 10:30am PST

“I was working with miniature food sculptures way before I found out about BJDs (ball-jointed dolls), and it’s been such a ride since then! It’s like starting a Chinese restaurant in India and after 2 years of just displaying food which looks good, and a group of Chinese walks in one day to have lunch. Maybe that’s not a good analogy, but hopefully you get what I mean! I chanced upon clay sculpting on one particularly boring day, and my boyfriend and I just decided to buy a box of clay just for fun. The rest’s history as they say,” she said.

When you take a step back, they are just tiny things. In the real big world, blink and you'll miss them. And I'm just someone making them. Thank you for the overwhelming love and support all of you have for my works, that you've shown generously with your likes, comments and emails. I'm sorry if I haven't gotten around to replying you yet, there truly is just too many enquiries about special orders and #pocketkitchen and workshops. And only one of me. Sculpting, packing, teaching, replying emails.. all me. Thank you everyone for your patience. And for not blinking. ? #miniature #craft #handmade

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FEBRUARY MINI FOOD WORKSHOPS | I've always had a problem with pronouncing/spelling February, thank goodness for spellcheck. ? Here are the two workshops I've managed to squeeze into my VERY-PACKED Feb schedule, happening on 18 and 26 Feb! Please head to www.aiclay.com for more details. ♥️ Hope to see you there! #polymerclay #minifood #aiclayworkshop

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Tiny pudding cups | Are these a hit snack in your country? Because they aren't that popular over here in Singapore hmm. The amount of sugar I'm consuming these few days during CNY is pretty alarming. ? Plus the late nights! I just got home from my cousin's, and the sun is going to RISE in an hour. ? So sorry body, I'll make it up to you with clean eating when we're done with the festive diet okay! #pudding #polymerclay #minifood

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HUAT KUEHS | How has everyone's Chu Yi (first day of CNY) been? I didn't manage to sculpt any new miniatures this LNY, but after a few rounds of feasting my to-sculpt inspiration list is bursting! So is my stomach. ? So far, I have yu sheng, steamboat, bak kwa and counting. Let's hope I get some time to make them next year! Also, I'll like to thank @Instagram once again for sharing my works with so many of you! We're hitting almost sixty thousand of you already. ? Thank you for liking what I do! ? #polymerclayfood #chinesenewyear

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Jan 28, 2017 at 4:54am PST

A nice hot cuppa of mocha would be nice in this weather. ❄️ It's actually 23 degrees Celsius, not very cold to the rest of the world but it is chilly for us here! Whip out your coats and boots fellow countrymen and women, this is probably the closest to winter we're ever going to get. By the way, the tiny straw (which works!) is also handmade from polymer clay. Along with the rest of the miniature coffee and cup. The sticker is designed and printed on paper by me though. #miniature #☕️ #polymerclayfood

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KUEH KUEH KUEH| Update: The class has been postponed to 26 Feb Sunday since it was too close to CNY! See you then?? | The Rainbow Nyonya Kueh Workshop is back this Sunday! Details are at www.aiclay.com under Workshops, and if you're subscribed to AiMail, do check your inbox for an exclusive coupon code! And yes, you will also receive a box of the real life kuehs pictured here! They are one of the yummiest kuehs I've ever had, so come share the kueh love with me. ? #aiclayworkshop #nyonyakueh

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Jan 18, 2017 at 3:51am PST

? Crunchy love letter rolls. Would anyone be keen on learning how to make these tiny biscuits, together with making its intricate patterns and rolling up the ultra thin biscuit? Comment with ?? so that I can decide if I want to launch a class! #chinesenewyear #loveletters #eggrolls #miniature

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Jan 13, 2017 at 6:19pm PST

Where's the firecracker emoticon when you need one! We are just two weeks away from the beginning of another lunar year, and I'm definitely looking forward to indulging in the festivities, this time as an angbao-giver as well! ???? LOL. We have ONE more Mini CNY Goodies workshop coming up this Saturday. The class is already half filled! Join us to get those fingers working on something other than tapping away on cold phone screens! Register at www.aiclay.com under Workshops! ? #tinyfood #cny #aiclayworkshop

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Jan 16, 2017 at 2:26am PST

HUAT AH! The Chinese New Year workshops have been launched! ? You'll learn to make the tiniest pineapple tart silicone mold you've ever seen (bring it home for your future craft projects!), learn techniques of layering for kueh lapis, and create realistic mandarin oranges, all using polymer clay. Come join us by registering at www.aiclay.com under Workshops. Two dates are available for the upcoming weekends! #chinesenewyear #craft #workshop #miniature

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Jan 9, 2017 at 6:45pm PST

HAYPEE NEW YEAUH! 新年快乐！ The heart ❤️cookie goes out to all of you. Thank you for all the love you've given AiClay. Sometimes social media can be quite a scary affair, you never know who's going to be nasty or nice. But I'm very glad that 99% of the time, you guys have been fabulous and quick to jump to my defense when any tinge of nastiness arises. This 2017, I have a simple wish, that more of us would consciously put away our phones during meal times and spend quality time with the people around us. 所有低头族，手机控，今年我们一起多点放下手机，与周围的人事物真实的沟通好吗？?? #happynewyear #minifood #craft

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Dec 31, 2016 at 9:10am PST

Once upon a Christmas, I was commissioned by Electrolux to build a tiny oven and cookies. It was terribly fun frosting the tiny ?cookies, and building the little parts within the oven. Like the baking tray you see here. Today has been a wonderful day gathering with family and playing all sorts of silly games and laughing till my stomach ached. Merry Christmas to all! ❤️ #christmas #tree

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Dec 24, 2016 at 8:31am PST

?It's the small things in life. For 2017, I will spend more time with family and friends, and treat my body better with proper eating habits and exercise. Without health, nothing else really matters. Consequently, this means lesser time on work. I'll have to figure out this equation so that I'm still able to pay for my studio rental and house mortgage despite lesser work somehow. If anyone wants to share my studio space in 2017, I'm happy to discuss! ? Just throwing this out there. #? #Christmas

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Twenty minutes to the end of FAREWELL2016 Sale! Head to www.aiclay.com now for some last minute gift shopping. Cart out your items today to receive them in time for Christmas! These gingerbread men earrings are up for for sale as well, perfect for wearing to the Christmas parties coming up! ? #tiny #gingerbread

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GINGER MAN – LAST CLASS OF 2016| Nah. Not my cutest Gingerbread Men designs. I'm sure you can beat me at the workshop this Sunday! Come make your own ginger fellow, using polymer clay and we'll have lots of fun with 'icing' (made with liquid clay and your preferred color) to draw on them! Real edible Gingerbread cookies will also be provided for you to munch on, come join me at the final group class for 2016! ⭐️CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ⭐️ Materials and usage of tools and equipment all provided, along with a gift box. Registration at www.aiclay.com under Workshops! ? #byebye2016 #craftworkshop #gingerbread

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Pistachio and raspberry macarons, the festive colours for ?. #miniature #macaron #polymerclay

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LAST DAY OF BAKESALE | My mom has decided to take in just a few more orders of Pineapple Jewels before she closes the Bake sale! If you would like to get them for CNY (happens in late Jan 2017), please submit your order to Jessie, 8188 9030 by TODAY! There are 40 jewels in a bottle, and it's $16/bottle. More details about collection/delivery can be found in my previous pineapple jewels k! These are tiny ones I made with polymer clay, modeled after the real life Pineapple Jewels. #miniature #polymerclay #chinesenewyear

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The traditional layered sponge cake, in pink. It is only 6mm wide, balanced on my index finger! My wrist almost broke while struggling with my hefty DSLR & lens with one hand and posing this cake with the other. After 7 years, I think it's time to change. Guys, throw me your recommendations for a lightweight camera which can take SUPER close-up macros! #mini #cake #polymerclay #traditional

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Whoopsie daisy. ? I forgot that it's still Sunday in some parts of the world! Don't fret, you can still get $38 (Singapore Dollars) off Pocket Kitchen if you order within the next twelve hours! Quick go make your purchase at www.aiclay.com under Menu! (And yes, the assorted mini bread here is one of the projects taught in the Pocket Kitchen videos! ?) #pocketkitchen #polymerclay #mini #bread

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Nov 27, 2016 at 8:41am PST

We handmake and paint these miniature fries strand by strand, it's a very therapeutic process. ? Are you joining us this Saturday for the Fast Food Party? We will be making these mini fries and the rest of the fast food menu together! Hop on to the link in my profile to register. If you're unable to make it, please email me at buzz@aiclay.com with your preferred date instead! Maybe there will be a second class! #? #fastfood #miniature

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The mother of all Fast Food Parties. ?? You get to learn how to make the entire miniature fast food set and also feast on your favourite fast food meals! Launched for this Saturday, it's a full day workshop and dinner is provided! Register now at the link in my profile. ? #fastfood #craftparty #mcdonalds

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Oct 17, 2016 at 12:27am PDT

Puke away little unicorn. We all need a bit of rainbow magic now and then. We have three troopers so far in the Little Rainbow Cake Class this Saturday, care to join us? (Link in profile) Seems like it'll be a cozy class! #miniature #rainbowcake

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Jul 13, 2016 at 7:56am PDT

McCafé X AiClay I’m so happy to announce that I’ve been invited by the good people of McCafé, to hold Mini Latte Art Workshops during Singapore Coffee Festival! Also excited to announce that 6 of my followers can stand to win a pair of entry tickets to the festival and join me at my workshop! The workshops will be happening on 10th Jun (7-9pm) and 12th Jun (2-4pm). To enter the contest, simply follow both AiClay and @mccafesg then comment on this picture. Tag a fellow coffee lover, and state which date you’ll like to attend SCF on (together with your friend), either 10th Jun or 12th Jun. Include your email address! You must be 18 years or older to enter the contest. I’ll be picking 6 winners across both Facebook and Instagram, and you’ll be notified via email. Contest ends on 5th June, midnight. #mccafesg #miniature #latte #singaporecoffeefestival

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on Jun 3, 2016 at 4:09am PDT

An old school treat. I'm glad this has persisted even till today, even if most customers are tourists sauntering in Orchard Road. We're making the miniature replicas at this Saturday's workshop! You choose if you want to make it into a magnet, ring or bracelet. ☺️ #miniature #icecreambread

A post shared by Jocelyn Teo (@aiclay) on May 17, 2016 at 8:32pm PDT

Hopped to Johor Bahru to hunt for studio lights today and @johnkhooo had to get a magnum because it's apparently more affordable there than in Singapore. BAGUS. ?? #magnum #miniature #ring

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