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20 Creative Clay Tutorials

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This roundup is all about clay, from FIMO clay to Air drying clay. No matter what the medium all these tutorials can be adapted to suit the clay you are using.

As a kid, we all played with play dough and made incredible creations out of this simple dough. While it was fun to make something, then tear it apart and do it all over again, clay is like the grown-up version of play dough. While playdough is still an enjoyable activity for your kids to play with, there are many more things you can make using clay! These ideas are perfect for a quick DIY around your home, a gift, or something for your older kids to do! These are just as easy to do and you could even use play dough for your little ones for some of these. Here are the best creative clay DIYs. Check out our tutorial on making your own white Porcelain Ceramic clay.

  1. Baymax Bookmark
  2. Air Dry Clay Bracelet
  3. DIY Clay Diffuser Necklace for Essential Oils
  4. DIY Herb Garden Markers 
  5. DIY Sunflower Clay Bowls
  6. Marbled Clay Statement Necklace 
  7. DIY Clay Thumbprint Heart Keychain
  8. Square Loom Necklace
  9. Polymer Clay Necklace
  10. Easy Napkin Transfers for Polymer Clay
  11. Stamped Clay Bowls
  12. Faux Resin Earrings
  13. Clay Footprint Ring Dish 
  14. Darth Vader Polymer Clay
  15. Minnie Mouse Polymer Clay Pendants
  16. Valentine’s Clay Penguin Photo Holder
  17. Polymer Clay Charms
  18. DIY Terrazzo Polymer Clay Ring Dish
  19. Rainbow Necklace
  20. Handmade Clay Birdhouse Bookmark

Looking for more clay projects? Check out these clay projects on our sister site Craftbits.com

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Etsy Feature – DIY Face Planter Pottery Template

Quirky, fun, and full of personality—this DIY Face Planter Pottery Template is the kind of project that makes everyone smile. Planters are already a favorite for potters because they’re so versatile, but when you add a playful face into the mix? You’ve got a conversation starter, a gift idea, and a cheerful addition to your home all in one.

What It Is

This template guides you step-by-step in slab-building a face-shaped planter. You’ll get the form sorted out easily, leaving all the creativity in the decorating stage—think glasses, freckles, funny noses, bright lips, or even exaggerated cartoon features. It’s essentially a blank canvas with character built right in.

Why It’s Fun and Functional

  • Customizable: Each planter can be as unique as the person making it—no two faces will ever be the same. 
  • Beginner-Friendly: Templates take away the guesswork, letting you focus on the fun. 
  • Gift-Worthy: Perfect as a handmade present for plant lovers or anyone who loves whimsical décor. 
  • Practical: A planter you’ll actually use, not just display. 

Creative Ideas for Your Planter

  • Add bright glazes to create bold personalities. 
  • Use matte neutrals for a more modern, sculptural look. 
  • Give each face a “hairstyle” with trailing plants like string of pearls, ferns, or succulents. 
  • Try a family set—different faces for different family members or moods. 

Why You’ll Love This Project

This planter template is more than just pottery—it’s playful art. The finished piece brings life and laughter into any space, and because you can customize it endlessly, it’s the kind of project you’ll want to make again and again.

You can find it here: DIY Face Planter Pottery Template on Etsy.

This post is part of my Etsy Feature series, where I highlight clay templates, tools, and creative projects that make pottery fun, approachable, and full of charm. This one is especially delightful because it gives you permission to play and be silly with your clay.

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