Fimo and clay tips and tutorials
The holidays are the perfect time to bring handmade charm into your home, and this video from AMACO shows exactly how. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create handbuilt ceramic trees using simple techniques that even beginners can follow. … Read More ...
There’s something magical about Christmas decorations that are handmade. They carry stories, memories, and a touch of personality you simply won’t find in store-bought baubles. These handmade Christmas star ornaments are a perfect example—simple to make, yet beautiful enough to … Read More ...
The Christmas Holidays are the perfect time to slow down, cozy up in the studio, and create handmade gifts that truly mean something. In this video, Pottery to the People shares 20 easy clay projects designed for handbuilding beginners — … Read More ...
There’s something magical about gnomes during Christmas. With their pointy hats, cozy beards, and whimsical charm, these little figures make perfect handmade holiday decorations. Whether you want to tuck one into your Christmas village, hang them on the tree, or … Read More ...
Nothing says Christmas quite like a tree full of ornaments that tell a story. And while shiny store-bought baubles have their place, there’s something truly special about handmade clay Christmas ornaments. This version takes a classic air-dry clay project … Read More ...
One of the trickiest parts of working with clay—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned potter—is getting consistent, well-proportioned forms. Freehanding shapes can be fun, but when you want precision (or you’re making multiples), a template can feel like a … Read More ...
The Christmas Holidays are all about warmth, joy, and handmade touches — and this video captures that beautifully. In it, the artist from Lukkili Ceramics shows how to make ceramic Christmas bells using simple, approachable pottery techniques. These bells aren’t … Read More ...
There’s something magical about handmade Christmas ornaments. They carry a story, a memory, and a little bit of our own personality. This year, instead of buying mass-produced baubles, why not try your hand at making DIY watercolor clay Christmas decorations… Read More ...
There are certain sights and smells that instantly transport us to Christmas—cinnamon-scented candles, pine needles on the floor, the rustle of wrapping paper… and of course, the humble plum pudding. But if you’re like me, the pudding is more about … Read More ...
One of the first questions new pottery lovers ask is: “Do I need a kiln to make pottery?” The short answer is no—you can absolutely enjoy shaping, decorating, and finishing clay projects at home without investing in an expensive … Read More ...
If you’ve been looking for a festive pottery project, this video is the perfect holiday inspiration. Calder from Calder’s Ceramics demonstrates how to throw a ceramic Christmas tree on the wheel, along with four creative decorating techniques to make … Read More ...
There’s something extra fun about carrying a little piece of Halloween with you—whether it’s a ghost, pumpkin, or black cat dangling from your keys. With these ready-made polymer clay Halloween embellishments, you can whip up a batch of festive keychains … Read More ...
Every Christmas I tell myself I’ll start handmade projects early… and then December rolls around, and I’m scrambling with last-minute ideas. Sound familiar? That’s why this set of 6 Christmas pottery project templates caught my attention—it’s basically a festive creativity … Read More ...
For many of us who fall in love with pottery, the dream of owning our own kiln comes quickly. The smell of clay, the thrill of unloading a glowing chamber of newly fired work—it’s magic. But kilns can also be … Read More ...
When you’ve been crafting as long as I have, you start to realize that it’s often the little things that make the biggest difference. Sure, I’ve invested in pasta machines, fancy tools, and special clays over the years—but sometimes, it’s … Read More ...