Fimo and clay tips and tutorials
When it comes to pottery, carving transforms a simple clay vessel into something truly extraordinary. In this YouTube video, the artist demonstrates how to create a tooled leather look on clay by carefully carving and designing into the surface of … Read More ...
If you’ve ever prepped for a craft market, you’ll know the feeling: the table space is booked, your display stands are ready, and then you realize you need dozens of pieces to fill it all. That’s where this polymer clay … Read More ...
There’s something so timeless about combining clay with nature. Pressing herbs into pottery creates a simple yet striking effect—rustic, organic, and perfectly imperfect. Today we’re making a rosemary platter using real sprigs of rosemary pressed into clay. You can make … Read More ...
Make them with Polymer Clay, pottery or Air-Dry Clay
These little Santa faces are the sweetest handmade touch for your Christmas tree, gift wrapping, or even as festive garlands. The best part? You can create them in whichever clay you’re … Read More ...
If you’ve spent any time with air-dry clay, you’ll know just how satisfying it is to work with. It’s soft, pliable, and doesn’t require a kiln or fancy tools to bring your ideas to life. No wonder it’s become a … Read More ...
Every Christmas, I find myself reaching for projects that are equal parts fun and festive but still quick enough to fit into the chaos of the season. That’s why this Christmas tree bead roller is such a genius little tool. … Read More ...
There’s something timeless about the little details that go into gift-giving. Wrapping paper, ribbon, and bows all do their part, but nothing feels quite as personal as a handmade gift tag. These ceramic pottery gift tags aren’t just labels—they’re little … Read More ...
If you’ve been working with pottery for a while, you’ll know the heartbreak of opening a kiln only to discover your dream glaze turned out… well, not so dreamy. Sometimes the bottle swatch just doesn’t tell the full story. That’s … Read More ...
Few crafts capture the heart of the Christmas holidays quite like handmade pottery. In this festive tutorial, Calder’s Ceramics guides viewers through the step-by-step process of creating clay angels — one small enough to hang as a tree ornament, and … Read More ...
There’s just something magical about twinkling lights at Christmas, isn’t there? This little polymer clay Christmas tree lantern is one of those projects that looks fancy but is actually simple enough to pull off in an afternoon. The cone-shaped tree … Read More ...
There’s something magical about making your own decorations for the Christmas Holidays, and this video captures that spirit beautifully. In it, Lukkili Ceramics walks us through the process of creating handmade ceramic star ornaments, perfect for your tree, gift … Read More ...
Festive Entertaining Idea for Holiday Charcuterie Boards
If you’re planning a holiday party, you already know the cheese board is where everyone gathers. This year, add a handmade, festive touch with DIY polymer clay cheese markers in Christmas shapes and … Read More ...
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 ...