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Clay and dough · Christmas · Teens

Air-dry clay trinket dish

A small painted dish for rings and earrings, shaped over a bowl and sealed with a glossy top.

Air-dry clay trinket dish
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time45 minutes plus 2 days drying
Cost$8 to $15

What you'll need

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How to make it

Safety

Air-dry clay isn't food safe, so keep it for jewelry and keys.

  1. Step 1: Roll it out
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    Roll it out

    Roll clay to about 1/4 in thick.

  2. Step 2: Cut the circle
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    Cut the circle

    Press a bowl or cup into it and trim around with the knife.

  3. Step 3: Shape the dish
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    Shape the dish

    Set it inside a small bowl lined with plastic wrap. Press the edges up.

  4. Step 4: Smooth it
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    Smooth it

    Rub a wet finger around the rim to smooth cracks.

  5. Step 5: Dry and sand
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    Dry and sand

    Let it dry 2 days. Sand any bumps.

  6. Step 6: Paint and seal
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    Paint and seal

    Paint 2 coats. Add a gold rim with the paint pen, then seal.

Edie's tip

Stamp a letter or leaf into the wet clay for texture.

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