diy: clay bud vase
This is a fun clay hand-building activity that is a great way to add some shape and texture to your shelfie game. My daughter Marley loves that it’s sort of a play on a rainbow but just in our own neutral, minimal aesthetic - although you can paint these once they’re dry with whatever color acrylic paint you want!
MATERIALS
air dry clay (here are a few versions that you can get without leaving your home!
knife for cutting
wooden popsicle sticks or skewers
acrylic paint if you want to paint them
HOW TO MAKE
I warmed the air dry clay up in my hands a little, ensuring not to overwork it too much and shaped into a square. I started slowly rolling it out until it was about the thickness I desired and started forming into the size arch that I wanted. The thicker the arch, the longer the hole channel will be for holding your small branches or dried flowers. Once I had my shape down, I used the knife to cut the edges straight and stood it up carefully to make sure it would stand once dry. Then I drilled a hole through the top with my wooden popsicle stick, ensuring not to poke all the though to the other side. I wet my fingers and smoothed the water all over any cracks or creasing. Let it dry for about 3 days depending on the size and then you’re free to use it or paint it with your acrylic paint! If you do end up making this craft, make sure to tag me @amberthrane so I can see/share your project! Happy crafting!
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