Create a beautiful mandala using clay. Then hang it up for everyone to enjoy.
Button Stick Sculpture
This button stick sculpture allows kids to work on fine motor and building skills, and is a great introduction to […]
Playdough Snails
Collect empty shells during a nature walk, then use them to make playdough snails. For an added challenge, you can try […]
Clay Hand Ring Holder
Make this hand-shaped ring dish for Mother’s Day. It’s a thoughtful and practical gift she’ll treasure for years to come.
Colorful Mini Clay Dishes
These little dishes are perfect for holding jewelry, paper clips, or other small items. They’re so easy to make, very […]
Homemade Playdough Packs
Create these fun homemade playdough packs. They can be made ahead of time and pulled out in a pinch. Plus […]
Greek Kompoloi (Worry Beads)
These strings of clay beads are used by the Greeks for relaxation, to pass the time, and to guard against bad luck. They’re […]
Color Me Happy Heart Pendant
Use markers to color air dry clay, then roll it out and cut with a cookie cutter. When it’s dry, embellish […]
Clay Buttons
Create your own colorful buttons with air dry clay! Use them for crafting or clothing.
Snowman Magnets and Notes
Create adorable clay snowmen magnets and fun matching note paper. It makes a great gift for just about anyone.
Snowy Fairy Village
Use clay to make a winter fairy village. There’s so much room for creativity!
LEGO Playdough Gingerbread House
This fun twist on the classic gingerbread house uses two things kids love: Legos and playdough! Brick by brick, kids can […]
Christmas Play Dough
This easy holiday play dough has only four ingredients. Use it with cookie cutters to make Christmas ornaments.
Clay Donut Ornament
Know someone who loves donuts? Make this fun and easy clay donut ornament to tie onto their gift and hang […]
Homemade Paper Clay
Follow the simple directions to make air-dry paper clay. This inexpensive material can be used for paper mache and a […]
Gingerbread Salt Dough Ornaments
Make durable salt dough ornaments that smell and look like gingerbread cookies. They look great on the Christmas tree and […]
Peppermint Playdough
Follow the easy recipe to make peppermint play dough that smells like the holidays. Then pair it with straws to build […]
Nut and Seed Salt Dough Ornaments
Try this beautiful, organic take on classic salt dough ornaments. Use colorful, natural seeds and nuts to let your creativity […]
Swedish Tomte Christmas Ornament
Make these cute little Scandinavian tomte Christmas ornaments for your tree this year. These mythical creatures also make fun gift toppers.
Miniature Clay Cornucopia
Make a mini colorful cornucopia filled with fruits and flora. With air-dry clay, craft paint and some paper leaves, it’s […]
Money-Filled Faux Ice Cream Sundae
Use air dry clay to make a faux sundae that looks good enough to eat. Even better, there is money […]
Playdough Ghosts
These playful Halloween Ghosts are made from homemade playdough. This craft is a fabulous sensory experience for little hands.
Glow-in-the-Dark Monster Eyeball Keychains
These glow-in-the-dark monster eyeball key chains are a great alternative to candy for trick-or-treaters or a classroom party. They’re easy […]
Dali Melting Clocks
Make clay sculptures based on the melting clocks Salvador Dali’s painting, ‘The Persistence of Memory’. This is a wonderful activity […]
Dough Monsters
Make these fun little monsters out of homemade playdough. This craft will delight the youngest of crafters!
Rainbow Salt Dough Leaves
Create beautiful rainbow leaves from pressed salt dough. Kids will love this pretty, nature-inspired craft.
Clay Pumpkin Pencil Toppers
Use homemade clay to make these cute pumpkin toppers and holder. They’re a fun way to add a fall touch […]
Cement Pac-Man Magnets
Use a silicon mold and quick-drying cement (or any sort of dough or clay) to make awesome Pac-Man magnets. They […]
Clay Maps
Create clay maps of special places in your city or state or elsewhere in the world. It’s a great way to […]
Baby-Safe Playdough
This play dough is made of entirely edible ingredients, so it’s safe for the even the youngest of crafters. It is […]
Puffy Paint Fair Food
Kids will love using microwave-activated puffy paint to sculpt their favorite fair foods. It’s a great summer activity.
Long Lasting Sand Castles
The worst thing about sandcastles is that they don’t last very long. Here’s a long-lasting version you can do at […]
Simple Sand Play Dough
Use sand to make a fun play dough that is easily moldable into shapes. Try using it to make a […]
Oven-Baked Clay Coasters
These oven-baked clay coasters are such a fun craft and functional too. Pick clay in your favorite colors then create […]
Foam Dough
Combine cornstarch and shaving cream together to make a batch of foam dough for an afternoon of play. It’s a […]
Clay Crab
This adorable clay crab makes a fun necklace, zipper pull or keychain. It’s so easy to do!
Two-Ingredient Super Silky Playdough
This homemade play dough is super silky and soft and is made with only two ingredients: corn starch and hair […]
Model Magic Finger Puppets
Create whimsical finger puppets using air-dry clay. Once you know the basic steps, the possibilities are endless!
Glitter Playdough
This play dough is made using salt, flour, water and food coloring. Add glitter for more interest and sparkle!
Adobe House Succulent Planter
This three-tiered planter is inspired by the shapes of adobe houses in the southwestern US. It is made of oven-bake […]
Clay Flower Vase Necklace
These cute clay vase necklaces are so easy to make. When they’re done, just add water and real flowers for an […]
Father’s Day Magnets
Dads will love this unique Father’s Day gift. These clay magnets tell what makes him so special!
Springtime Clay Ornaments
Winter isn’t the only time to make and hang pretty ornaments! Follow the easy steps to make colorful springtime ornaments […]
Baymax Clay Figurine
Have some family fun with Big Hero 6. First watch the movie, then create these figurines!
St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Clay Pins
Ward off the pinches with these marbled clay shamrock pins. They’re so much fun to make and couldn’t be easier!
Valentine Play Dough
Make sparkly, glittery play dough that is perfect for Valentine’s Day fun. It’s inexpensive and easy to do!
Playdough Stick Structures
Make homemade playdough even better by creating stick structures! This easy activity will provide lots of creative fun.
Clay Snowmen
Use air-dry clay, brads, sticks and felt to make these adorable snowmen. They’re cute as necklaces, magnets, or simply as decoration […]
Fondant Rose
Making beautiful roses from fondant is surprisingly easy! This method also works well for clay sculpture.
Salt Dough Christmas Ornaments
Kids of all ages will enjoy making Christmas ornaments out of salt dough. It’s so easy to do and you’ll enjoy […]
Airplane Ornaments
Use Sculpy clay to make adorable ornaments that look just like the characters from Disney’s Planes! The kids will love […]
Mock Gingerbread Ornaments
Use oven-bake clay to create beautiful gingerbread man ornaments that last for years. These make wonderful gifts.
Painted Clay Ornaments
Make painted clay ornaments that you’ll treasure year after year. It’s easy and fun!
Clay Doll-Sized Sushi
Use clay to make the cutest American Girls doll-sized sushi. Great for hours of pretend play.
No-Cook Play Dough
Make your own play dough quickly and easily. This no-cook recipe is safe for even the youngest of crafters to help […]
Clay Wooden Bead Necklaces
Create your own polymer clay designs and swirls on wooden beads. Then use those beads to make beautiful necklaces.
Easy Clay Bird’s Nests
These beautiful clay bird’s nests are fun and easy to make. This is a great sensory art project for kids.
Flower Jewelry Holder
Use air-dry clay to make a beautiful flower jewelry holder. This simple craft makes a wonderful and inexpensive gift and […]
Whipped Snow
This faux-snow recipe is a great way to bring winters indoors. The kids will love sculpting this ‘snow’ into all sorts of […]
Victorian Egg and Spoon Race Doll Craft
Make a doll-size spoon and egg for a fun Victorian doll scene! A great project for American Girls fans.