When it comes to crafts and DIY projects, we’re big fans of the hands on kind! The more we get to actually create ourselves, the better. Projects that upcycle, customize, or alter are fun too, but every once in a while it’s nice to make something from scratch. You’ll be surprised how satisfying it’ll be to say “I made this entirely myself”! One of our favourite tools to work with when it comes to hands on projects is air dry clay. It’s easy to use, it’s not complicated to finish, and the finish product has a beautiful crafted appeal.
Check out these 15 simple air dry clay projects that are both useful and fun to do no matter your level of experience working with it!
1. Clay votive
2. Hanging clay planter
Here’s another great air dry clay tutorial from
3. Minion figurine
Do you love novelty figurines? Are your kids obsessed with the Minions movie? Air dry clay is a perfect way to build your very own cartoon character for play or display! Find out how this little yellow Minion character is made on
4. Painted clay birds
Air dry clay is also the perfect tool for creating hanging ornaments of your own. Whether you want these to be Christmas ornaments or hanging springtime decor, you’ll be able to create any shape you choose. We adore these little clay birds by
5. Rounded air plant pots
If you love the idea of making yourself a plant pot but you’re not so sure that the hanging style is the one for you, try these adorable little rounded pots by
6. Clay pendant light
Are you looking for an air dry clay project that’s a little more high maintenance and more of a statement decor piece?
7. Clay beads necklace
What’s better than a craft that leads to more crafts? We sure can’t think of anything!
8. Stamped clay succulent pots
One of the best features of air dry clay is how it can be customized once you’ve moulded the basic shape you need. We’ve already talked about painting it, but that’s not your only option!
shows you how to stamp a pattern into the clay before it completely dries. We love how this creates a repeating pattern that stays even and consistent.
9. Geometric clay pendant tutorial
10. Gold clay handles or knobs
11. Geometric clay jar
Do you find yourself always looking for places to store your very small office supplies or loose change? Eliminate desk clutter and reduce your chances of losing things by making yourself a small, geometric clay jar! Create your basic shape keeping the centre hollow and use that inner space to put things in, just like
12. Colourful clay animal heads
Are you looking for a little bit of unique decor to set your room apart and keep things interesting? Air dry clay can help you with that too! We love the kitschy style of these painted clay animal heads, and we also love that they’re a lot simpler to make than it might seem just by looking at them. Find out how they’re done on
13. DIY plant pockets
Here’s another alternative in case the other plant pot options previously listed just don’t quite do it for you stylistically! Instead, try creating one of these hanging plant pockets for sturdy plants like succulents. They’re modern looking and unique and you can also customize them by painting the inner background a colour that matches you’re current decor scheme. Just follow the steps on
14. Lace imprinted clay storage pots
Do you like the idea of stamping a consistent pattern into your clay designs, but you’re looking for something a little more pretty and feminine? Use a piece of lace to imprint an intricate pattern across the front of your vase, jar, or or plate! We love how these lacy clay pieces by
15. Modern clay wind chime
Did you know that, once it dries, air dry clay will clink gently against other clay pieces and make quite a relaxing sound? This makes it perfect for small wind chime decor, just like these ones by
Have you created other air dry clay projects that you don’t see here but that we simply must see? Tell us about it or link us to pictures of your work in the comments section!
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