DIY Clay Avocado Trinket Tray
Learn how to make a cute avocado trinket tray with this easy, beginner-friendly air dry clay tutorial! Simple step-by-step tips included. 🥑
Cost: $6
Materials
Air dry clay (Mont Marte or any brand)
Acrylic rolling pin or cooking rolling pin
PVC mat or silicone mat or unsealed wood
Clay tools
Clay cutting tool (or small knife)
Fine sandpaper
Cup of water or spray bottle
Sponge or silicone sculpting tool (optional)
Acrylic paint (black, white, crimson, brown, green, yellow)
Gloss varnish
Paintbrushes
Paper towels
Instructions
1. Prepare the Clay
- Cut a chunk of clay, wet your hands and the clay, and knead until super soft 🍕. Remember, no air bubbles!
2. Roll the Clay
- oll your clay to an even thickness (about ½ inch). Flip it often so it doesn't stick to the mat! 🔄
3. Trace and Cut Tray Base
- Use an AR app on your phone to trace the avocado shape directly onto the clay, then cut it out. Add the face details now! 🥑
4. Make and Attach Tray Rim
- Make thin clay lines for the rim. Use the "Score and Slip" method (score both surfaces + add water/slip) to attach them to the base. Press gently!
Start the rim at the top: It's much easier to attach the rim starting from the sharp curve of the avocado.
5. Make Avacado Pit
- Sculpt a ball for the pit, cut it in half, and use score and slip to attach it to the center. So cute! 🟤
Don't over-water: Too much water = cracking and shrinking! 💧
6. Let it Dry
- Let it dry for 24-48 hours in a cool, ventilated area. No direct sunlight (we don't want cracks!). 💨
7. Paint Avocado Tray
- Clean it with paper towels. Paint the base yellow, pit brown, rim green, and add your face details. Acrylic paint is best! 🎨
8. Sealing and Finish
- Once dry, apply a coat of gloss varnish for that shiny, water-resistant finish. Let it dry for 24 hours. ✨
Video
Notes
- Please read blog post in its entirety for more tips + tricks.
Don't forget to tag @clayandmestudios with your creations! Cheers! 🤟🏾