Clay Creations

Things you might need for…

Magnets, Earrings, Seasonal Project:

  • Polymer Clay

  • Molding Tools

  • Shape Cutters

  • Rolling Pin

  • Parchment Paper

  • Acrylic Paint

  • Magnet & Superglue

  • Jewelry Hardware & tools

Mini Pottery Wheel:

  • Air Dry Clay

  • Mini Wheel

  • Power Cord

  • Water

  • Sculpting Tools Pouch

  • Apron

  • Small Box (for finished piece)

Preparing Your Clay

  • ✺1

    Warm it up
    With clean, dry hands, squish and roll your cla until it’s soft, smooth and pliable.

  • ✺2

    Polymer Clay
    Shape your clay as desired or, if you want it flat, sandwich between parchment paper and roll it out
    Air Dry Clay
    Roll clay in to a ball and secure to the center of a moistened mini wheel

  • ✺3

    Get Inspired
    Start creating! If you need a little more guidance, scroll down to find additional instructions for your specific medium

Step 1: Shaping
After Preparing Your Clay you can start cutting, shaping, and sculpting your design. If you are making earrings, use a small tool to poke a hole where the jump ring or hook will go.

Step 2: Bake Your Clay
Place your shapes on parchment paper and ask the front desk for help baking.
It takes about 10 minutes per 1/2” of clay thickness.

Step 3: Cool It Down
Let the pieces cool for about 10 minutes — they’ll harden as they cool.

Step 4: Paint It (Optional!)
Once cool, you can paint or add little details.
Let paint dry before adding hardware. or magnet to the back.

(Optional) Step 5 : Epoxy Resin
Seal your finished work with epoxy resin and a uv light to make it shiny and strong!

Polymer Clay Instructions:

Mini Pottery - Tips & Tricks

Keep clay soft NOT soggy

Air-dry clay can dry out fast! If it starts to crack or feel stiff, dip your fingers in water and smooth it gently. Too much water makes it floppy, so aim for soft-and-stretchy, not sticky.

Center Before You Spin

Press your clay firmly in the very middle of the wheel before turning it on. If it’s off-center, your piece will wobble. Use damp fingers to guide it back to center as it spins.

Smooth & Finish

Once your piece is shaped, slow wheel to a crawl and slide wire tool along the plate and under clay. stop wheel and remove. Let clay dry 1–2 days, then sand rough spots and paint or seal with a clear coat to protect from moisture.