How to Make Cool Stuff
It is so much fun to sculpt with clay but without the right techniques and methods, it is all a guessing game. This tutorial will show, with illustrated steps, how to sculpt human heads and bodies, as well as a clay turtle and a clay mouse. You won’t need to guess any more, follow these directions and you will be on your way to a great sculpture in no time.
I have a fun clay activity for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make Clay Birds…. or really any Clay Animal you would like to make. The only material you will need for this craft is clay…. that’s it. The first sight of clay as it is taken from a crock or plastic bag is enough to get kids interested. Show them to roll, flatten, remove air bubbles, and what to do so the clay will not dry too fast and crack. This first clay project serves to give kids experience with the clay, and incidentally endears it to them. So, grab some clay and let’s get started.
I have a fun and creative craft for you today. In this post I’m going to show you how to make a Clay Pinch Pot. Actually, in this post I don’t show you how to make this pot step-by-step…. instead I just direct you. This way you are using your own creative juices to make this clay pinch pot yourself. Use the image and instructions below to give direction on how to make your own Clay Pinch Pot. So, grab some clay and let’s get started.
Today I’m going to be showing you how to make a Tricorn Hat Badge. The Tricorn Hat was a very popular hat in the 18th Century. The turned-up portions of the brim formed gutters that directed rainwater away from the wearer’s face, depositing most of it over his shoulders. Well, in this post I’m going to show you had to make this style Hat into a brooch that you can wear. Because we’ll use oven-hardening polymer clay you’ll need a little help from an adult.
Black History Month will be coming to a close in the next couple of days. With that being said…. I thought we could use this opportunity to make a craft for Black History Month. Today I’m going to show you how to make a Wooden Beads Bracelet with an African Mask Charm. The bracelet turns out just absolutely beautiful…. it truly does. And, when using the ochre paint it ages the charm to give it an authentic look. Because we’ll use oven-hardening polymer clay for the mask, you’ll need a little help from an adult. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
Oh boy…. do I have a fun craft for you right now. I am going to be showing you how to make a Crab Ring out of Clay. Yep…. and it’s going to be a lot of fun. You might need a little bit of adult help as the clay will need to be baked for a little bit to harden the clay. But, other than that you should be good on your own. This crab ring will be perfect for you to wear this coming Spring….. or better yet, give it as a gift. Either way…. this crab ring is sure to be loved. So, let’s get started.
If you love sculpting with clay….. then I have a fun craft for you. Today I’m going to show you how to make Bowls and Dishes made out of Clay. You will need some adult supervision for this craft as the clay will need to be baked once you have finished forming your Bowls and Dishes. Simply bake the clay according to the clay’s instructions. Are you ready to get started? Simply grab some clay and we will move on with the craft.
If you were looking for a super fun craft that turns out equally super cute…. then I have the craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make Cute Fruit Pendants. These pendants are made from Polymer Clay, so they turn out really durable…. another words, they will last. Add a little paint and a couple of eye pins and you have the materials needed to do this craft. Keep in mind that the polymer clay will need to be baked, so you will need an adult for this part. So, grab the materials needed and let’s get this craft started.
Yo-yo’s have been a popular toy since the 1920’s. Kid’s love them now just as much as they loved them then. When I was a kid I use to love playing with Yo-yo’s. I actually got pretty good at it. Well, today I’m going to show you how to make your very own yo-yo. Made from Model Magic Clay and string you will be playing with your homemade Yo-yo in no time.
Do you love Halloween like I do? Do you love the dressing up and the scary Halloween characters? Well good, today I have the craft for you. Today I will show you how to make Ghost Earrings that you will surely enjoy wearing this Halloween….. and the future ones too.
I love making a big deal about Halloween…. dressing up in festive Halloween clothing and wearing funky Halloween jewelry. But, have you ever thought of doing more? Something that will undoubtedly get everyone’s attention? How about wearing blinged out Halloween Glasses? In this post I will show you how to transform everyday glasses into a fun pair of Halloween Glasses.
In this craft, I will teach you how to create a very basic fimo sculpture fish that most children will enjoy making again and again.