Description
A fun and engaging craft project for families to create unique and functional clay dishes.
Ingredients
- Air-dry clay
- Rolling pin
- Cutting tool or knife
- Clay sculpture tools (optional)
- Acrylic paint (various colors)
- Paintbrushes
- Sealant (optional)
- Water bowl
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by covering a flat surface with newspaper or a plastic mat.
- Roll a lump of air-dry clay into a ball and flatten it into a disk about 1/4 inch thick using a rolling pin.
- Shape the dish by using a cutting tool to create your desired shape and gently lift the edges.
- Smooth the edges with wet fingers to create a polished look.
- Let the dish air dry according to the clay package instructions, usually around 24 hours.
- Once dry, paint your dish with acrylic paints and let them dry completely. Optionally, seal it with a clear coat for durability.
Notes
Consider making coordinating sets of dishes or adding personal touches like initials.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Handcrafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dish
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg