working with clay

Miniature Art Collection

An inexpensive way of making a collection of your favorite artists' work in miniature for tabletop display, as elegant jewelry, or even refrigerator magnets.

How To Make Decorated Slab-Built Plates

How to make plates using clay slabs, decorating slab-built plates using stencils and the tools needed to make clay plates.

Clay Basics

Learn the basics of working with clay. This topic covers the characteristics and types of clay, modeling, handbuilding techniques including pinch-pots, coil building with clay, and slab building.

Polymer Clay Basics

Polymer Clay Basics contains instructions for preparing clay to cover objects and a creative step-by-step polymer clay jigsaw puzzle heart stool project.

How to Make a Polymer Clay House Necklace

Simple instructions for making a polymer clay necklace with house shaped beads.

Faux Ivory Buttons

Simple instructions for mixing polymer clay to resemble bone or ivory to make objects such as faux ivory buttons.

Precious Metal Clay

Interesting facts about Precious Metal Clay (PMC), cost, who is using PMC, and kiln firing silver clay to make jewelry and other objects.

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working with clay for children and toddlers

Clay Basics

Learn the basics of working with clay. This topic covers the characteristics and types of clay, modeling, handbuilding techniques including pinch-pots, coil building with clay, and slab building.

Why Clay Modeling Can Stimulate Your Child's Mind

If you want your child to develop an interest in clay modeling then now is the time to start. Clay modeling can be a very fruitful and fun way to learn techniques and instill an appreciation for fine arts in your child. If you are wondering why clay modeling is good for your child, then here are some top reasons.

How to Make Your Own Play Dough

This cooked play dough recipe produces a better texture than uncooked versions. It uses all-natural non-toxic ingredients and it's fun to make.