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DIY Bunny Vase

Looking for a fun and easy Easter craft? This DIY Easter Bunny Vase is the perfect project to add a handmade touch to your holiday décor! Made with air-dry clay, this adorable bunny holds a tiny test tube for fresh flowers—making it a sweet spring decoration or a thoughtful gift.

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DIY Spring Chicks

This adorable egg-shaped chick is a perfect Easter craft! Instead of making it solid, we’ll turn it into a little thumb pot, making it lighter and easier to dry. Plus, we’ll add dangling clay feet using string to give it a fun, playful look. Let’s get started! Materials You’ll Need:

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How to make Slip

What is Slip? The Magic Glue for Air-Dry Clay! ✨ If you love crafting with air-dry clay, you need to know about slip! Slip is a simple mix of clay and water that works like glue to help stick clay pieces together. It also smooths out cracks and rough spots,

Beginner Ceramics

Understanding Clay Types Part 3: Porcelain

Welcome to our third and final installment of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series! Having previously had a look at earthenware and stoneware, today we’re exploring the development and use of the highly-prized and frequently romanticized clay that is porcelain. With a name originating from the Spanish ‘porcellana’, meaning cowrie shell,

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Understanding Clay Bodies Part 2: Stoneware

Welcome to Part Two of our “Understanding Clay Bodies” series, where we’re doing a deep dive into the unique features of the three main types of clay: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. Having unraveled the uniqueness and historical significance of earthenware in our initial installment, we now turn our attention to

Beginner Ceramics

Understanding Clay Bodies Part 1: Earthenware

As you’ve begun your exploration of ceramics, you’ve likely discovered that clay is primarily divided into three different categories: earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain. But what exactly separates these clays, and how do you know when and how to use each one? In this new blog series, we’re embarking on a

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Crocodile Paintbrush Holder

Today, we’re going to make a super fun and easy crocodile-shaped paintbrush holder using air dry clay. This little crocodile makes painting time more exciting while helping you stay organized. It keeps your brushes from rolling off the table and getting messy, which means less cleanup for you. Plus, it’s

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Frogs Treasure Hunt Game

Get ready for a super fun adventure with air dry clay frogs.First, let’s make some cute clay frogs and coins.All you need is some air dry clay, paint, and your imagination! Shape the clay into frogs and once they’re ready, it’s time to play! This is a great easy project

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Mini Worry Monster

Today, we’re going to create a “Little Worry Monster” from air-dry clay! Creating a “Mini Worry Monster” is a fun and creative way to help kids manage anxiety and fears. This little monster acts as a friendly listener that children can “feed” their worries to. The idea is simple: when

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Eric Louis: Traditional Acoma Horsehair Pottery

Traditional Acoma pottery has been made in the Acoma Pueblo area of New Mexico for centuries. The pottery is easily recognized due to its thin walls and the intricate geometric designs painted on the exteriors. Eric Louis grew up in Acoma Pueblo learning how to make this type of pottery.

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Pen Lid Snowflakes

Let’s Make a Snowflake! Hey there! Want to make a cool snowflake that you can hang up for winter? We’re going to use air-dry clay

Advanced Ceramics

How to Throw a Leaf Platter

In this video, we see Bill van Gilder demonstrating how to throw a leaf platter. Bill van Gilder is a potter that resides atop of