25+ Air Dry Clay Ideas For Mother's Day
/Get creative and dazzle Mum with a cute air-dry clay gift this Mother's Day. Make a personalised jewellery dish, a handprint keepsake or spruce up a potted plant with a handmade pot.
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Air Dry Clay Gift Ideas for Mother's Day.
Are you ready to make something super cool for your amazing mum this Mother's Day? Let's talk about some fun and easy air dry clay ideas that will make your mum feel extra special!
I've got 30+ amazing air dry clay projects that make a great gift and are bound to impress your Mum, Grandma, Mother-In-Law or even a friend. From sentimental keepsakes to practical gifts, there's a project for every level of skill.
Easy and Fun Air Dry Clay Craft Ideas.
The perfect gift doesn't have to come from a store or shop. The most meaningful presents often come from the heart.
One way to show your appreciation for Mum is by giving a DIY gift that is personalised and unique. A homemade present can be just as special if not more.
We have clay ornament crafts, including a few handprint bowls and heart-shaped fingerprint decorations. As well as more practical gifts like coasters, candle holders, trivets and garden markers. They're all so much fun to make.
All of these air dry clay craft projects are easy to make and customise making them an ideal DIY gift. Some of them have been chosen with the younger kids in mind and some of them with older kids, teens and even adults.
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About Air Dry Clay.
Air dry clay is a versatile and affordable material. It's usually made from a mixture of natural materials, paper pulp or fibres and glue.
And the best part? Unlike traditional clay, it does not require high temperatures or a kiln as it dries on its own when exposed to air.
It can be rolled and cut into shapes using cookie cutters to make ornaments or jewellery. Moulded into pinch pots and shaped into bowls. You can tips and tricks about working with air dry clay here.
Once dried it is strong and durable. It can be painted using acrylic paint, varnished or decorated. This makes it perfect for making personalised gifts that will last for years to come.
Types Of Air Dry Clay.
There are a lot of different types of clay out there but there are a couple I've used over and over again and would recommend.
First up is the Das Air Dry Clay. It's available in most craft stores. It comes in white and terracotta.
The next one is the white Crayola Air Dry Clay. It comes in a large 5 lbs resealable tub. Great for large projects or big groups. Both the Crayola and the Das clay look grey when wet but dry to a matte off-white colour.
Most air drying clay comes in either white or terracotta. The white clay is perfect for painting as it really makes the colours pop.
Don't let any leftover clay go to waste. You can learn how to store it here.
DIY Air Dry Clay Mother's Day Gifts.
Want to have a go at making your own clay gift? Here are 30+ of the best air dry clay ideas for Mother's Day.
From crafting handprint shapes dishes and DIY clay candle holders to cute clay planters and air dry clay bowls, these fun ideas are perfect for the whole family to get involved with.
Mother's Day Thumbprint Ornament
A Mother's Day ornament that has your prints all over it! Give her a thumbprint ornament and she'll treasure the DIY Mother's Day gift forever.
Air Dry Clay Handprint Ornaments
These air dry clay handprint ornaments make the most adorable keepsakes and Christmas gifts!
Dried Flower Ornaments
These dried flower ornaments are perfect for any time of year! Make a pressed flower ornament to give as a gift, add as a gift topper, or to hang on display.
DIY Heart Key Ring
Make this simple gold heart air dry clay keychain with this easy tutorial.
DIY Ice Cream Cone Hanging Planters
While summer is still a few weeks away, we are ready for it, and what better way to usher it in than greeting it with waffle cone-shaped DIY hanging planters full of colourful flowers!
DIY Mother’s Day Flower Plaque
Make your own pretty yet minimal quote plaque this Mother’s Day. A lovely gift you can customise with song lyrics or a favourite quote.
DIY Terracotta Essential Oil Diffuser
Make an elegant Terracotta Clay Oil Diffuser charm to fragrance your home, or use as an essential oilS car air freshener.
Air Dry Clay Bowls
Learn how to make your own beautiful stamped clay bowls using air dry clay. Not only is it strong and durable but there is no firing or baking required.
Air Dry Clay Vases - 3 Ways
Embrace the autumn tones and craft your own air dry vases this season with this simple up cycling project. It’s the ideal way to reuse old jars and tins whilst also creating something for your shelf!
DIY Clay Heart Pins
This easy Valentine craft is so fun! Print our free Valentine card, and make DIY clay pins to give to your pals.
Clay Trinket Bowls
These would make great trinket dishes for jewellery, spoon holders for your kitchen, or a catchall bowl for keys, matchboxes, and other small items you want to keep organised.
DIY Incense Holder
The heavenly scents help me to unwind after a long day at work, and incense holders are so easy to make that there’s no excuse not to have a stick or two burning away while you cosy up and get stuck into that good book.
Painted Clay Necklaces
A brand new set of DIY necklaces just in time for holiday gift-giving! Other than the clay, you will also need acrylic craft paint, a fine tip permanent marker, plus the standard combo of jewellery findings.
Air Dry Clay Candle Holder
Bring that warm and cosy atmosphere to your home by creating your own clay candle holders. These custom-made candle holders can be easily made to any size you like, using your favourite candle as a guide.
DIY Clay Ring Holders
Nothing says love quite like a prickly plant. Hang your wedding bands in style with this super adorable clay cactus (or mushroom) ring holder!
DIY Essential Oil Necklace and Keychain
If you’re like me and love diffusing oils while driving, you’ll definitely want to give this easy DIY a whirl.
Air Drying Clay Cones
This DIY clay craft is so simple to make and the end result is fabulous. They make fabulous home decor accents and are perfect to give away as gifts.
Clay Flower Ring Dishes
Keep your precious jewellery safe and sound with these small but perfectly formed jewellery bowls made from air drying clay. They make the perfect gift and can be personalised using alphabet rubber stamps for an extra personal touch!
DIY Air Dry Clay Necklace
If you have ever played with playdough and are an expert in rolling pancakes and balls and snakes, you already have the skills it takes to make air-dry clay beads.
Clay Coasters DIY
Make, paint and decorate your a set of beautiful coasters using air dry clay.
DIY: Clay Garden Markers
Tied around a cloth napkin with a beautiful seed packet, they’re the perfect way to add a little pop to your table setting. Bonus: They also make the perfect spring party favour!
Clay Valentine’s Day Heart Pendant
This sweet gold dipped heart pendant is super easy to make and would make a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.
Clay Ring Holder
Whether you ease a hefty diamond from your finger every night, or just take off those 32 stacking rings that are starting to turn your hands green, your accessories deserve an accessory.
DIY Citrus Clay Magnets
Deck your fridge in fruity goodness with these summery orange and lemon slice magnets.
DIY Mantel Clock
I love clocks so much: it’s a rare occurrence of getting information without having to look at your smartphone! It also helps that this DIY mantel clock is beautiful in its japandi simplicity.
Pretty DIY Clay Jewelry Dish
Make this pretty heart shaped DIY Clay Jewelry Dish just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Modern DIY Candle Holder
This modern DIY candle holder is made from natural air-dry clay and bamboo skewers. I experimented with dyeing the clay with pigment but in the end, the easiest way to get this blush pink is to mix in terracotta and white clay until they blend into each other.
Child’s Handprint Clay Jewellery Dish
Create a keepsake handprint jewellery dish out of clay using your child’s hand – they’re easy to make and are a darling gift idea to keep in mind for Mother’s Day.
DIY Cut-Out Square Photo Holders
If you’re looking for a unique way to store your treasured photos, this is a really simple DIY so grab some clay and follow along!
