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DIY Halloween Polymer Clay Keychains

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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 in under an hour.

These make fantastic teacher gifts, party favors, or even trick-or-treat alternatives.

Materials Needed

  • Halloween polymer clay embellishments (like these: Halloween Clay Pieces) 
  • Jump rings (medium size, 8–10mm) 
  • Keychain rings (silver or antique bronze work beautifully) 
  • Small screw eye pins (the kind that twist directly into clay) 
  • Jewelry pliers (two pairs are helpful for opening jump rings) 
  • Optional: Gloss glaze for polymer clay (for shine and durability) 

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Choose Your Charm

Pick your favorite Halloween clay embellishment. Ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and witches’ hats are all fun options. Smaller charms are best for minimalist keychains, while you can combine two or three for chunkier, themed keychains.

Step 2 – Insert the Eye Pin

Gently twist a small screw eye pin into the top of your chosen clay piece. If the embellishments are already baked polymer clay, you can secure the pin with a tiny dab of super glue for extra hold.

Step 3 – Add a Jump Ring

Use your pliers to open a jump ring and thread it through the eye pin loop. Close the ring tightly to keep it secure.

Step 4 – Attach to the Keychain Ring

Slip your jump ring onto a keychain ring. If you want a layered look, add an extra chain link between the charm and the ring for a little swing.

Step 5 – Seal (Optional)

If you want your charms extra shiny or more durable, brush on a thin coat of gloss glaze. Let it dry completely before handling.

Creative Variations

  • Double Charms: Pair a ghost with a bat or a pumpkin with a witch’s hat. 
  • Personalized Tags: Add an initial charm alongside the Halloween piece for a custom gift. 
  • Bag Charms: Clip them onto zippers for festive Halloween bag accessories. 

These DIY Halloween polymer clay keychains are the perfect mix of spooky and practical. They’re quick, inexpensive, and a great way to add handmade flair to your Halloween celebrations. Plus, because the clay embellishments come pre-made, you don’t need to roll, cut, or bake—just assemble and enjoy!

 

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DIY Doily Pinch Bowl Set with Matching Platter

There’s something so satisfying about creating a whole handmade set that feels like it belongs together. After experimenting with my grandmother’s doilies on flat slabs of clay, I wanted to see how they would look when pressed onto a curved form. That’s how this set of three doily pinch bowls was born—each one textured on the outside with lace, glazed in soft tones, and displayed together on a matching pink speckled doily platter.

It’s a beautiful way to combine sentimental textiles with modern pottery design. The finished set makes a charming serving arrangement for nibbles, dips, or trinkets, and it doubles as a decorative centerpiece when not in use.

Materials You’ll Need

  • White pottery clay (stoneware or porcelain) 
  • Rolling pin 
  • Crochet doily (preferably a smaller one for consistent texture) 
  • Sponge and water 
  • Small bowls or your hands (to form the pinch bowls) 
  • Knife or clay cutter 
  • Plastic wrap 
  • Kiln access (or community pottery studio) 
  • White glaze 
  • Pink speckled glaze (or white glaze with pink oxide) 

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1: Prepare the Clay

Cut your clay into three equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball about the size of a small orange.

Step 2: Form the Pinch Bowls

Using your thumbs, gently press into the center of each clay ball and pinch outward, rotating as you go, until you form small bowl shapes. Keep the walls fairly even, but don’t worry about perfection—pinch bowls are meant to have a rustic, organic charm.

Step 3: Press the Doily Texture

Drape a crochet doily around the outside of each bowl. Gently press it into the surface with your fingers or a rolling pin. Carefully peel it back to reveal the lace impression. Each bowl will carry the delicate detail of the doily, almost like a frozen textile pattern.

Step 4: Refine the Shape

Smooth the rims with a damp sponge, rounding off any sharp edges. Leave the outside textured, but clean up the insides of the bowls so they’re smooth for glazing.

Step 5: Dry and Fire

Let the bowls dry slowly until bone dry. Bisque fire them with the platter if you’re making the full set together.

Step 6: Glaze and Finish

For a cohesive look, glaze the pinch bowls in soft white or cream, allowing the doily texture to stand out. Place them on the matching pink speckled doily platter (created using the earlier technique) for a complete serving set.

Styling Ideas

  • Serving Set: Use the three bowls for nuts, olives, and dips when entertaining. 
  • Jewelry Dishes: Perfect for holding rings, bracelets, and earrings on your dresser. 
  • Decorative Accent: Place them on the platter as a centerpiece with seasonal décor inside (dried flowers, crystals, or potpourri). 
  • Gift Idea: Wrap the full set as a handmade, one-of-a-kind present for weddings or housewarmings. 

Why I Love This Project

These bowls carry a story. The lace impressions remind me of my grandmother’s hand-crocheted doilies, yet the final design feels fresh and modern. Displayed together on the platter, they become more than functional—they’re a handmade heirloom set that blends memory with everyday beauty.