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Here are some polymer clay ideas to make. Polymer clay is an easy to use crafting material that hardens in an oven, making it fantastic for all kinds of handmade projects.
It comes in a wide range of colors, can be mixed or sculpted into detailed shapes, and works well with tools, textures, and even other materials like metal or resin.
Crafters love it because it’s lightweight, durable, and opens the door to everything from home décor to lovely jewelry.
The first thing I ever made with polymer clay was a little ring dish. I was totally hooked. Since then, I’ve tried all kinds of clay ideas and can’t wait to share some of my favorites with you.
This is a collaboration with our friends over at Sculpey. I love using their polymer clay and have been using it for years.
Some of these ideas have full tutorials that you can explore and others are some quick ideas on what you can make with polymer clay.
Try making a white and gold leaf ring dish with Sculpey white polymer clay. It is simple, elegant, and perfect for holding your favorite jewelry. The white base is accented with delicate gold accents that catch the light just right.
This is a fantastic polymer clay idea to make if you want to try your own jewelry charms. Using Sculpey terra cotta polymer clay with hand painted black and gold accents are fun to practice with for beginners.
Create you own moon cycle. It’s the perfect mix of celestial and practical, great for holding rings, crystals, or tiny keepsakes.
I love how this comes together. This wall hanging would also be great as a do not disturb for a door hanging too.
Tutorial: How To Make Garden Mushrooms
I had so much fun making these mushrooms for my fairy garden. My niece was so excited when she came over to help me place them in the garden. This is an easy way to use polymer clay to make your own things for your fairy gardens.
One of my favorite things to make are mushrooms, now that I've been practicing. These are everywhere lately and I see them all the time at craft shows. They make easy gift ideas and you can make them and sell them as sets for décor ideas.
To make this, form all of your pieces first and then put them together using a sculpting tool. You can leave them as is or apply a glaze. I love the matte look personally.
This is an idea for making your own jewelry, keychain or mini décor charms. Cute mini plants.
Sculpey has a step by step tutorial on this mosaic trinket dish. This uses the Sculpey III set of clays which has 30 colors to play with.
This has to be one of my favorite ways to use polymer clay. The ideas are endless to make your own ornaments for your tree or to give away as gifts.
Did you know that you can use liquid polymer clay for painting onto your creations?
For beginners, this is a really easy way to get started with polymer clay. This idea uses one color, white, with a gold paint pen for the highlights.
This tutorial shows you how to make little polka dots on a pot.
Canes are a fun idea to make and it's so neat to see the final result.
This magnet was created using the gold color of liquid Sculpey with some painted accents. It turned out exactly how I thought it would and looks good on my fridge to hold my favorite photo.
This fox might look advanced, but Sculpey has the easy step by step tutorial with instructions and photos so you can get yours just right.
You can get the dichroic look by using foil with polymer clay. For those of you who are looking for ideas on what you can make and sell, these are something you might want to try!
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How elegant is this plant holder using white Sculpey clay with some confetti accents.
How to make a polymer clay ring dish video
This was my very first project using polymer clay. I made this ring dish by stamping in some floral accents with rubber stamps.
For those of you who make junk journals, you might want to try making some chunky bookmarks out of polymer clay. Love the look of the black and gold together.
Making your own beads is a relaxing way to spend an afternoon. You can turn them into necklaces, charms or bracelets.
One thing I love to do is decorate for fall and what better way than to make your own fall apples. I can see these on a table or you can also hang names for place settings for your fall harvest dinner guests.
All you need is two basic colors for this rope bracelet. For another version, you can also mix up different colors and make this with a retro vibe.
Artists are making the most creative things with polymer clay. This sculpture uses Sculpey super clay because it's good for fine detailing. After it's baked it can be sanded and painted. I can't even imagine how long this took to make, it's amazing.
I made this totally adorable fairy door to put on a tree in a fairy garden. It was one of my favorite things to make so far.
Dangle earrings are in, and it's easy to make your own with lightweight clay. This tutorial has all of the instructions and photos to get started.
To create these, take your polymer clay in any colors and sculpt it into rocks for desk accents. You can also make a whole bunch and put them in a handmade polymer clay dish. To get a satin finish, use Sculpey satin glaze for the final touches.
This cute pumpkin imp is the perfect little companion for Halloween fun. With its cheeky grin and playful vibe, it brings a mix of spooky and sweet.
This marbled ring has a smooth blend of colors that gives it a one of a kind look. This ring has such a unique pattern and you can use any kinds of colors to make it perfect for you.
When I saw this polymer clay idea, I bookmarked it right away. I totally want to make one for my bathroom. It reminds me of sea glass.
Vintage Garden Marker Tutorial
I made a set of garden markers for my greenhouse and years later, they are still perfect.
And then Sculpey has the best idea for whimsical garden markers in the shapes of vegetables. I'm totally going to be trying this for my garden.
Kawaii animals are so fun to make, and you can also start a collection to sell in your Etsy shop or craft fair. Some popular animals are bears, puppy faces and kittens.
When you need a handmade gift idea that will be loved forever, why not try some Christmas Angel ornaments. Make a few, wrap them in natural twine and you have an easy Christmas gift.
How adorable are these cute bow earrings made from liquid Sculpey. All you do is mix your colors and pour it into silicone molds. Bake at 275F for 30 minutes, add your accents and you have some handmade earrings.
Does anyone remember the oily stickers you used to be able to collect? Well, here's a necklace that kind of resembles those. Talk about bringing back the memories.
This white veined beaded bracelet has a soft, natural look with delicate lines running through each bead. It might look complicated but when you follow the steps, you will be amazed at how easy it is to make.
Thanks for reading! I hope this post gave you some fresh ideas and a little spark to try something new with polymer clay.
There are so many creative directions you can take jewelry, home decor, gifts, and more. It’s such a fun and forgiving material, and once you start playing with it, the ideas just keep coming.
No matter how simple or detailed your project is, it’s all about enjoying the process and making something with your hands. Have fun creating, and come back soon for more crafty tips and ideas!
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