Want to try air-dry clay without buying half the craft aisle? Start with clay, a few tools and one small project. I've gathered supplies plus free guides for a trinket dish and clay ornaments. Use the project supply lists before shopping, and let pie...
The actual clay, before the tiny craft obsession begins! This is a 2.5 lb tub of white Crayola air-dry clay for little sculptures, ornaments and decorative trinket dishes. No oven or kiln needed. Let it dry fully before painting and follow the packag...
Crayola 2.5lb Air Dry Clay White, Modeling Material, Art School Supplies, Gifts for Teachers and Kids, Ages 4+
For adding little lines, shapes and details without trying to do absolutely everything with your fingers. This Craft Smart clay tool set is an option for shaping your air-dry clay projects. Check the included tools against the project you picked, and...
Clay Tool Set by Craft Smart
For giving your dried clay piece some colour! This Mondo Llama set has 24 acrylic paints with a satin finish. Handy if you want a few colours to play with, but use paint you already own if it's suitable. Let the clay dry completely first. Brushes are...
24ct Acrylic Paint Set Classic Colors - Mondo Llama™: Non-Toxic Water-Based Craft Paint for Adults, Multicolor
Because the paint does need a way out of the pot! This 10-piece Mondo Llama paintbrush set gives you different shapes and sizes for painting dried clay crafts. Use a bigger brush for backgrounds and a smaller one for little details. Already have craf...
10pc Paintbrush Set - Mondo Llama™: Nylon & Wood, Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Artist Brushes, Off-White
Somewhere cute for the rings you take off and immediately lose. This free Crayola guide walks through making an air-dry clay jewellery dish with a marbled paint effect. Read its full supply list first, since the technique uses more than clay and a br...
DIY Jewelry Dish
A little handmade ornament without needing a pottery studio! This free Crayola air-dry clay ornament guide uses cookie cutters, ribbon and a straw to make the hanging hole. Its decorating method uses watercolours and glitter glue, so check that suppl...
Air Dry Clay Ornament
A dedicated clay roller for flattening small slabs before cutting ornaments or shaping a trinket dish. Useful if you would rather keep your kitchen rolling pin out of the craft pile. Test your clay on the work surface first and follow the clay maker’...
Clay Roller by Craft Smart
A dedicated work surface for rolling and cutting clay, because the dining table has enough going on. This Craft Smart glass clay mat has measurement markings. Check its size against your craft space and handle it as glass. A work surface, not a dryin...
Glass Clay Cutting Mat by Craft Smart®
For adding a little leaf pattern without hand-carving every detail. This Craft Smart texture roller is an optional decorating tool for clay slabs. Try it on a scrap piece first to see how your clay takes the impression. You can also use real leaves w...
Leaf Pattern Texture Roller by Craft Smart®
Nature-shaped clay cutters for little decorative pieces and ornament details. These Craft Smart cutters are craft tools, so keep them separate from your food tools once they have touched clay. Check the cutter sizes before planning a project, and tes...
Nature Premium Clay Cutters By Craft Smart®
A sponge variety pack for experimenting with painted texture on fully dried clay. Dab a little acrylic paint onto a test piece before tackling your favourite ornament. Optional, especially if you already have suitable craft sponges. Paint and clay ar...
Variety Sponge Value Pack by Craft Smart®
The finishing bit for little clay ornaments and gift tags. This natural jute twine gives decorative pieces a simple hanging loop. Make the hole while the clay is still workable, size it for your cord and let the piece dry fully before threading. For ...
Natural Jute Twine By Ashland
For mixing the sage green you pictured instead of painting straight from the bottle. This Craft Smart palette has ten wells and a lid for your craft setup. Add your own paint, and clean it according to the instructions. A lid does not mean your acryl...
10-Well Paint Palette with Lid by Craft Smart®
A free Crayola guide for making painted air-dry-clay letter beads and turning them into a name keychain. Read the full supply list before shopping; you will need cord, a key ring and other extras. Adult help is needed with the toothpick step. Air-dry...
Name Keychains
A free leaf-impression clay guide from Crafty Art Ideas. The project uses real leaves to press texture into clay, so the backyard can supply part of the craft kit. Follow the air-dry-clay version and your clay’s drying instructions. Read the supply l...