Tutorial - Make a Custom Jewelry Trinket Dish

A bold and pretty gift for your bestie, or your own dresser

Tutorial at AKI 1 a.m. Blog

"I have been wanting to try my hands at using air dry clay for a while, and after some snooping around finalized on these custom jewelry dishes. The step-by-step tutorial did involve a few trial rounds, so you can relax and not repeat the mistakes I did. These jewelry/ trinket dishes make for a great organizing tool for your precious baubles. I have kept mine on the dressing table and placed all my go-to daily earrings, neck-chains, ring and watch on them. Now I can just grab-and-go, making my dressing routine easier".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Paper Clay

Start by buying cheap rolls of toilet paper

Tutorial at Borei Design Blog

"Recently I decided to see if I could make my own air dry, paper clay to use on some of my paper mache projects.  I ended up with a really great clay that can be used not only for paper mache projects but for many other sculpting projects as well.  It was super easy and inexpensive to make. You will never believe the main component I used to make this clay...a roll of toilet tissue paper. Seriously.  Here's the recipe and instructions on how I did it".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Clay Ornaments

Recipe to make air drying clay ornaments

Tutorial at Sol Da Eira Blog

"This year we bought a real Christmas tree, like the ones we used to have when we were kids... And we picked up some moss from the woods to make a Nativity scene. To keep up with the idea of a handmade Christmas, we also made the ornaments for the tree. I sew up some fabric hearts. With some help from the kids, we made stars and circles from white clay (also homemade) and some pompons with white wool".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clay Mushroom

Follow the baking instructions for the clay you use

Tutorial at Little Treasures Blog

"Recently I visited Keramika Café - a place where you can make your clay dreams come true.They have been having workshops, especially on Saturdays all through the summer, where parents together with their children can work on joint projects, couples come to celebrate their anniversaries and create something together to mark the occasion and there are both adults and children who want to learn something new and express their creativity and imagination through clay".... Read more

Tutorial - Sculpt with Betel Nuts and Epoxy Clay

Directions for a Teddy bear and Peacock

Tutorial at Hobby Crafts Blog

"Hello friends am with betel nut dolls once again.. this time I made a Teddy and Peacock. So easy to make them, you just need betel nuts.  Here we go...mix 2 parts of m-seal and then add to the betel nut".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fruit Planters

Create the planter, then add plants to transform into a real looking fruit

Tutorial at Makoccino Blog

"In this cute and happy home decor series, I'm going to show how to make these pineapple and strawberry planters for succulents and other plants! They are easy and fun to make and make any room super cute! Things you will need: Terracotta Pots (I used flower pots of two different sizes so I didn't have to replant the succulents. You can find them in flower shops or craft stores".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Clay House Charms

A fun project to do with your kids

Tutorial at EfZin Creations Blog

"Last Year I have created a charm full of cinnamon aroma and handmade clay ornaments and I loved it. But this year I wanted something more...childish! Mini Fairytale Houses from air clay!!!! If I can do them....then everyone can!I am not a great "artist" of clay, but this project was really fun and I enjoyed it a lot".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Homemade Clay

Make your own clay embellishments

Tutorial at Kalasirjana Blog

"Sharing some embellishments I made with some homemade Cold Porcelain clay and a small tutorial today.   I used easily available stuff in the house to make the clay and some sugarcraft/ terracotta plunger tools to make these, have a look at my plunger tools and my ball of clay wrapped in some cling film".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Jewelry Dish with Air-Dry Clay

Look around your home for an interesting surface imprint stamp

Tutorial at Happy Girly Crafty Blog

 

" I officially have a new craft obsession: air dry clay! I've always wanted to make some of those cute jewellery dishes so I went and bought some air dry clay. The only time that I have used air dry clay was for my Christmas ornaments and the fact that it took 3 days to dry (then) discouraged me from using it again. This time I used a different one and it was so much better! It dried overnight and it was so easy to use".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Sheep with Air Dry Clay

Cotton balls make up the sheep's body

Tutorial at The Art Bug Blog

"From Black Clay Roll out a Small Oval Shape for head, like this.  Roll one more similar shape but bigger in size (about 1.5 times) for the body.  Make a small elongated drop like shape for ears. Use toothpick to shape the inside of the ear".... Read more

Tutorial - Clay Birds Egg Easter Decoration

Pretty decoration embossed with your favorite words and phrases

Tutorial at Sew for Soul Blog

"Our Easter preparations are continuing and here's a little peak at what we have been crafting this week. Not only do they look lovely, they are also really tactile.  I think this is a result of the matt paint in gentle colours and stamped letters providing an 'embossed' look.  They just beg you to reach out and stroke them!  This project was a real family affair and here is a little 'how to guide', should you be inspired to give it a go with your own brood".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Torn Clay Bowls

Clay bowls that look like high end art porcelain

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"Staying with air dry clay for now, these bowls were actually the first thing I made, and the clay and copper magnets the last. While I smoothed and sanded the fridge magnets, there was also something that appealed to me about the texture of this clay in it’s unrefined state. I had planned on making simple circular bowls cut out with a knife, but I liked the uncut edge so much I thought I’d make it a feature".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Clay Fridge Magnet

This could be a good children's craft

Tutorial at Makery Blog

"I think I may have fallen in love with air dry clay! I have  a couple more projects to share with you using this addictive stuff. But I thought I’d kick off with these super simple but delicately charming clay and copper fridge magnets. Once dried this stuff has a really beautiful texture that contrasts with the copper in a really lovely way".... Read more

Tutorial - Recycled Storage Container with Clay

Fun, easy storage box design idea

Tutorial at Creative Mind Khadija Blog

"My crafty corner is usually getting messy although I am always busy in arranging my crafty stuff! I have huge collection of my craft supplies which I am unable to fix in my cabinets, drawers & cupboards smartly! I have made many storage solutions & containers in previous years for my crafty stuff specially, mostly are recycling & up-cycled containers, so here today I am sharing another storage solution container decorated with mod podge collage clay".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make Altered Art Bottles

Alter bottles with raised designs and paint

Tutorial at Kalasirjani Blog

"More altered art....a set of three using fine POP/Ceramic powder, PVA glue, acrylic colors and dry brushing technique. The texture/ design on the bottles is also made of a clay using plaster of Paris and Fevicol MR/white school glue/ Elmer's/PVA glue. You can also use modelling paste for this. The bottles are first cleaned, labels removed and dried thoroughly. Have used a paste of Plaster of paris mixed with glue thinned with water. The paste is of the consistency of  Gesso and a thick layer is put all over roughly to have an uneven texture.Let the bottles dry overnight"....Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pretzel Teabag Anchor

Pretzels have a rich history in many cultures

Tutorial at Speckled Sydney Blog

"Warm up the modelling clay by rolling in your hands for a minute or so. Work on a non porous surface. Shape your pretzel. The bigger the pretzel, the more knots. Rest pretzels on baking paper & leave to dry 24 hours.  Water down acrylic paint to the consistency of pancake mix".... Read more