Make fun and easy air-dry jewelry with kids by rolling out lightweight clay, cutting shapes with mini cookie cutters, poking string holes with a toothpick, and painting the dry pieces with bright acrylic colors. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Basic Steps for Kids
- Roll: Flatten air-dry clay on parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut: Use tiny cookie cutters or plastic shapes.
- Poke: Make a hole with a toothpick or straw for cords or jump rings.
- Dry: Let pieces harden for 24 to 48 hours.
Fun Jewelry Ideas
- Pendant Necklaces: Stamp small designs or fingerprints into wet clay, then thread on a colorful ribbon or yarn.
- Handmade Beads: Roll small balls, poke holes straight through with a skewer, and string them into a custom colorful bracelet.
- Friendship Pins: Shape mini food or animals, let them dry, paint them, and glue a pin back on.
-
LOOKING FOR OTHER LESSONS FEATURING DIFFERENT ARTISTS?
Playlist for my art lessons on YouTube
Find my 30 day of drawing owls
Find my Creativity Classes on Udemy