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15 Clay Projects to Make for Under £15

Level
Beginner
Time
1+ days
Budget
10 - 30

Clay is such a great medium to work with and there's unlimited possibilities of what you can create! From stylish home décor to friendship necklaces kids can make, discover ideas for everyone – and they don't have to break the bank!

We've brought together 15 clay craft ideas that cost £15 or less to make. The best part about clay projects is there's usually clay left over to make another project, so choose a couple from below and get making!

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How to Make Clay Coasters

These clay coasters are so simple to make and are fab for a quick home update or an easy gift! They can be decorated in whatever colour or design you like, so get creative.

 

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How to Make a Family of Clay Bear Planters

These cute mini bear planters are a great addition to any room or make the perfect gift! They're really easy to make with air dry clay and paint. Make one for each member of your family and personalise them however you like.

 

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How to Make Clay Love Hearts

Get the kids involved with these ultra-cute keepsake mementos that are perfect for telling someone you love them. Each of the hearts are easily customisable with wooden rubber stamps and can be painted in any colour you like. 

 

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How to Make a Clay Handprint Frame

This clay handprint frame makes such a gorgeous and sentimental gift. Use alphabet stamps to further personalise the outside of the frame, and pop a photograph of your family in the frame! Get creative and paint in whatever colour the recipient would love. 

 

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How to Make a Clay Phone Holder

Discover how to craft your own clay phone holder – perfect for providing a handy stand for watching videos on any phone. Use air drying clay to create the shape and then add bold colour, and a unique bee design, with acrylic paints.

 

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How to Make Ice Cream Bunting

Dreaming of sunshine and ice cream? Satisfy that craving with this delicious-looking craft project. This ice cream bunting is perfect for parties or to hang up in your child's bedroom! Air-drying clay makes this project super simple, choose whatever colours you like and get decorating.

 

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How to Make a Terrazzo Plant Pot with FIMO

Creating a beautiful terrazzo pot for your plants has never been easier! Create your pot any size and colour you like using FIMO Modelling Clay. Co-ordinate with your decor or make a statement with these cute plant pots. They make the perfect housewarming gift, and it can be whipped up in next to no time!

 

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How to Make an Air Dry Clay Castle

Air dry clay is such a great versatile product, and is great for making numeorous projects with as all you need to do is leave if for a few days to dry out before painting or decorating it. This castle is a great project to make with the kids, and you can let them go wild with the decoration! 

 

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How to Make Clay Bead Keyrings

This project is super simple to follow and is great for getting the kids involved. Decorate the clay beads in whatever colour you like and experiment with patterns too!

 

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How to Make 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! Choose whatever colours the recipient would love or go with something to coordinate with their decor.

 

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How to Make Air Dry Clay Snails

Learn how to make these adorable snails using clay and acrylic paint! There's no end to ways that they can be decorated, and the shape is so simple to make. This craft is great for kids to make a new toy or something to display in their room. 

 

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How to Make Clay Best Friend Necklaces

Show your bestie some love with these split heart best friend necklaces. They're really easy to make from a little air-dry clay and paint, making them the perfect personalised present for a perfect pal. You can customise these by decorating in whatever colours you like! Why not use alphabet stamps to personalise it even further?

 

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How to Make FIMO Hair Clips

Upcycle old hair clips into these statement, on-trend hair clips in just a few simple steps. FIMO is a versatile material, allowing you to mold into any shape you can imagine! Encourage creativity with this mindful activity that's great for kids. This craft requires parental assistance when you reach the oven and superglue stages!

 

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How to Make Air Dry Clay Planters

These little colour dipped air dry clay planters will brighten up any window ledge, and we've used artificial plants so they will always look beautiful! Follow our step-by-step instructions to find out how to make these home accessories.

 

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How to Make Fruit Magnets with Clay

Air dry clay is an incredibly versatile product, there's lots of things you can make and do. Why not create some bright, eye-catching fruit magnets to display on your fridge or around your home? They couldn't be simpler to make following our instructions and you will only need a few products alongside some craft essentials.

 

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