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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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ok so I wanted to work with my poly clay and use enamel.I cant figure out which type of enamel I need.Any advice? or just where to find what Im looking for:)
Lorena, I know that cold enamels are the ones people use. I’m not sure on the brands but if you can lay hands on a copy of Sue Heaser’s encyclopedia of polymer clay techniques or one of Patricia Kimle’s books there are enamel projects in them.
Probably just googling about those will tell you which ones they used!
I am a beginner at working with polymer clay. So far I love it, however, I am having a difficult time finding a clay conditioning machine that doesn’t have a handle that constantly falls off. If anyone could recommend a good one I would be very grateful.
Thanks so much,
Dawn
Hey Dawn!
Any of the better quality pasta machine handles don’t fall off quite so easily.
What we do with our class ones is tie a short string to the handle and the machine so that when it does fall out it doesn’t go flying to the ground. You have to experiment a bit to find where the string can go without tangling as you use the machine.
Hi Joe here. I just put a small piece adhesive tape about 3-4 times around the cam end (that goes into the machine) and then push the handle in.
It will still come out fairy easily but won’t be so loose. I also do lock the machine to my work table and sort of push towards the machine as you turn the handle. That should keep it in place. A pasta machine is a pasta machine. No need to spend over 15-20 bucks. Welcome to the family. Poly clay really has no limits in it’s ability to become magic.
Hi Joe! It’s always good to see what other folks do with their pasta machines. While I have some “budget” ones in that 15-20 bux US range, I do like the sturdiness of my slightly pricier – say 40-60 range – Italian machines. The gears are more reliable and the handles are machined better so they don’t slip much. Luckily you can often find them at garage sales!