Air Dry Clay Imprints

Preserve summer memories (or any special moment!) by making Air Dry Clay keepsakes you can put on display. Imprint found objects, then make the clay impressions pop with paint!

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Supplies:

  • Crayola White Air Dry Clay
  • Crayola Paint Brushes
  • Crayola Washable Paint
  • Crayola Watercolours
  • Seashells, Ferns, Found Objects
  • Water
  • Disposable Cup
  • Rolling Pin
  • Wax Paper

CIY Staff Tips:

Steps:

1
Step 1

On wax paper, flatten a large clay ball with a rolling pin to create the surface for your imprints. Make it thick enough to make your impressions!

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Step 2

Use found objects to press into the flattened clay. Dry overnight.

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Step 3

Use a paint brush and washable or watercolour paint to give the imprints a pop of colour.

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Step 4

Allow paint to dry 1–2 hours, then display!

  • Occasion:

    • Summer,

    • Garden & Outdoor

  • Age:

    • 6+,

    • 8+


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