DIY Clay Heart Trinket Dish Tutorial
Make these adorable DIY clay trinket dishes for a quick and easy air dry clay project you can do at home.
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Equipment
- Small container of water
- Skewer or Needle Tool
- Pair Of Scissors
Supplies
- Paper cut in a heart shape
- Air Dry Clay
- Acrylic Paint
- Gold Paint Pen
- Mod Podge
- Iridescent Medium optional
Instructions
- Roll a clay slab that is about 1/4" thick.
- Create a paper heart template and place on the clay.
- Use a wooden skewer or clay needle tool to cut around the paper heart into the clay.
- Smooth the edges and rough spots with water on your finger.
- Score, add water and blend a small coil onto the back of the heart near the middle where it will sit on a table.
- Pull up the edges and mold the dish in your desired shape. Lay on crumpled up paper for support as the trinket dish dries.
- Your air dry clay will need at least 24 hours to dry. You can use extra fine sandpaper to sand any rough edges of imperfections.
- Add color to your dish by using paint or other techniques. Acrylic Paint is a good option for painting air dry clay.
- Once the paint is completely dry, cover the entire surface with a clear varnish or your choice.
Notes
- The drying time for air dry clay can vary depending on the humidity and thickness of the clay. Typically, it takes about 24-48 hours for a small air dry clay project to dry.
- Don't overwork the clay. It will crack and be hard to work with.
Cost: under $5