Easy DIY Air Dry Clay Projects | Minimal Aesthetic

This week I really wanted to create some decor with air dry clay, so I came up with 3 EASY DIY air dry clay projects to share with you! I love working with air dry clay because of how versatile it is. You can make so many different kinds of pieces with it, and it's very forgiving to work with. I made a terra cotta vase, a candle holder, and a match jar which is so cute!
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[@janicekirchoff7505]

Love the Terra cotta vase with the white specking!! Love your channel!!

[@KatieBookser]

So happy you liked it!! Thank you so much 🧡🧡

[@amandawilliams2266]

Honestly I love the imperfections that come with hand made items! It adds so much character to a piece and no two are ever exactly the same ! Love all of these ,can't wait to go make mine now 😊😍😍

[@KatieBookser]

I couldn’t agree more!! 🧡🧡

[@mommygarcia9137]

Wow ! Super cute ! Especially loving the terra cotta vase !!

[@KatieBookser]

So happy you enjoyed it!!

[@RaeC5280]

Loved all of these! Still obsessed with those candles. ❤

[@KatieBookser]

Same! Can’t get enough. Thanks Rachel! 🧡🧡

[@JustbeingKatherine]

Katie you made it look so effortless!! I love each design! The little gray one is my fave!

[@KatieBookser]

Ah thanks Katherine! That’s my fav too! It’s just so cute 😍

[@khadijatahir2848]

The terra cotta vase is so beautiful! 🧡

[@KatieBookser]

Thanks! I really like that one 😊

[@tinalemac]

Omg, I just got a new tub too and this video gave me some great inspo 😍💖💖

[@KatieBookser]

Yess I love a fresh tub of clay 😂 Excited to see what you make!

[@serashares]

I've never worked with air dry clay before but it looks like a lot of fun! Great tips too. The speckled effect you added really elevated your projects 👏

[@KatieBookser]

I think you’d have fun with it! There are so many things that you can make and it’s really forgiving.

[@Sweetthingsbyamy]

This is a great video! I have been looking for candle holders for my stick candles but I’m definitely going to make them now x

[@KatieBookser]

That’s amazing! I love hearing that. Have fun 🧡🧡

[@ketyfaina3849]

You were in the recommended so well done and good luck with the growth coming 😊🍀

[@KatieBookser]

Aw wow thank you so much! 😀

[@blessildajoy]

I'm trying that candle holder, so cool!

[@KatieBookser]

Blessilda Joy Thank you! I was really happy with how it turned out.

[@wiebkesbn]

I love the white candle holder!

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you so much! 🧡

[@mrs.z1172]

Wow everything is so beautiful, can’t pick a favorite 😍 you are one of my favorite KZbinrs , Thank you so much ❄️🍁⛄️🍂💓🥰🥰🌲💕💜

[@KatieBookser]

That’s amazing, thank you! 😊🧡

[@Minimalista_youtube]

I love a good clay project! I am gonna try the last two project, they look amazing! :)

[@KatieBookser]

That's awesome! I'm excited for you to try them!

[@maryellenmccarthy9869]

Great Projects!💕

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you! 🧡

[@asiacato]

love these! great work

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you!

[@michelletomasello1164]

Video starts, Michelle hits like immediately before even watching. Every single time. And I’m right every time 😊

[@KatieBookser]

Hahah this is the best thing I’ve heard all day 😊

[@neionbrightgirl]

this is amazing thank u!!

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you! So glad you liked it!

[@Marylovelydiy]

love the candle hack, i Will try for sure

[@KatieBookser]

Awesome!

[@saayleepatankar4969]

Excellent work 👍🏻I've jus started making pieces from clay..and I'm happy to come across this video..thanks👍🏻🙏

[@KatieBookser]

That’s so great! Enjoy 😊

[@neetathakkar7831]

Wow 👏 😮 what a thinking.. loved it.. I will surely try it.. lovely... pls add more creative videos.. I will surely try it

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you!

[@MixitupMarci]

I made somwthing like the terracotta base for my channel is for my plant and loved it, a dupe... heheh loved it!

[@KatieBookser]

That's awesome! It's so much fun.

[@MixitupMarci]

@@KatieBookser yes !! My boys love the eyes! 🤪

[@rosebud5543]

Hi Katie, been using air dry clay for a while now , I really like your channel. New Subbie 🥀

[@KatieBookser]

That's amazing! Isn't it so much fun to work with? Thanks so much!

[@AL-il5uw]

I always love your clay creations! I’m going to tag you on Instagram....I finally made something I’m really proud of. Have a great week!

[@KatieBookser]

Yay thank you! Your DIY came out so great!! 🙌🏼

[@kellyrollinson8349]

Im going to buy some air dry clay tomorrow now 😌

[@KatieBookser]

Oh yay! Have fun!!

[@MixitupMarci]

Hi Katie, wanted to ask you where the music from this video is from, i read the description and didnt see any credits, would you mind sharing this info? thanks so much and as always, thanks for such cute tutorial! =)

[@laurieomoore94]

Very cute! I like them all. Does the match holder have a bottom?

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you! I didn’t add one at first but you can definitely make a round piece of clay and mold it to the bottom ring 😊

[@lynnsniger5439]

love all the projects. Does the match holder have a bottom?

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you! I didn’t add one at the time but you can definitely create a round piece of clay and mold it to the bottom ring 😊

[@juliegriffiths4272]

Hi Katie, I absolutely love these clay pieces. Can you tell me, Do you have to put some sort of sealant on the terracotta vase? If not, does any water spillage effect the clay? Thank you.

[@KatieBookser]

Hi, thank you so much! You can definitely seal it if you’d like. There’s a product called Triple Thick that works well for air dry clay. Or you could use a clear waterproof sealant that you can usually find in the glue section of the craft store.

[@juliegriffiths4272]

Thank you X

[@ashavalii]

Hi Katie! I just found your channel and I love it 😍 my interest in pottery just peaked during quarantine and I was wondering if I can use this same method to make clay looking utensil holders? I am on the hunt for a diy method to make large holders so maybe with a larger glass vase and then use your method? Some advise would be lovely xx

[@KatieBookser]

Hi! Thank you so much. You definitely can! You would want to cut a long rectangular piece, big enough to fit around the large glass vase, then wrap the vase and close the seam using water. You can add a base by cutting a circle of clay, or just make it a little longer on the bottom so you can press some clay around the bottom edge so that the glass isn't visible. I hope that helps!

[@ashavalii]

@@KatieBookser Thanks so much!

[@start8090]

can air dry withstand candle heat

[@fallonmaher5262]

i love these!! could u please tell me what paint you use?

[@KatieBookser]

Thank you! I just use the little bottles of acrylic craft paint from the craft store. Nothing fancy 😊 It’s usually either Americana or DecoArt brand.

[@pearldeleon4240]

Hi! What can i use to glaze the clay when its dry? :)

[@KatieBookser]

Hi, DecoArt makes something called Triple Thick that you can apply to clay projects with a brush. That should work!

[@megank7235]

Would anyone know where you can get air dry and terracotta clay in recyclable packaging and bigger amounts? I'm in the UK and the ones from The Works are a bit small

[@Annie-hz1hb]

Maybe check stores (online stores) that sell specifically to companies/schools etc, they usually have really large scale things at pretty cheap prices. I don’t live in the uk so I can’t recommend any specific ones but I’m sure you can find some if you google! Otherwise sites like amazon (although I don’t recommend amazon) sell large scale products (like 10kg jars of clay) and you can usually find the original seller via their site!

[@megank7235]

@@Annie-hz1hb thanks Annie, I usually just search but often they come in undisclosed excess packaging which I'm trying to avoid right now. I have found one that does 1kg packs in the UK but again it has no reviews so always a bit difficult. I think I might just have to bite the bullet on this one!

[@mala.m.m]

I've worked with Air Dry Clay but seem to always get cracks when it dries overnight. Does anyone have any advice to give please ?

[@KatieBookser]

Hi! This is pretty common, one option is to keep an eye on it and fill cracks with a mixture of clay and water (it's called slip I believe but you can look it up) as it dries. Also make sure if you do add water to the clay while you're working with it, that you don't add too much because that makes it more prone to cracks. Those are the tips I've learned when working with it!

[@edelweissanastasiaedmand6181]

Hi can anyone tell me on which air dry clay is most recommended? Between Crayola and Das?

[@KatieBookser]

Hi! I’ve used each kind and the quality is similar (both good), but if I had to choose I would pick Crayola because you get more for your money!

[@edelweissanastasiaedmand6181]

@@KatieBookser i see! Also may i ask? do you know if it is ok to make cake toppers (e.i miniature figures) using air dry clay? Meaning is it safe to put it on top of a cake?

[@KatieBookser]

@@edelweissanastasiaedmand6181 I don't think that most air dry clay is considered "food safe". There are some clear varnishes out there that you may be able to use in order to make it food safe. I think you'd need to do some research to be sure!

[@luzmanuelabeltranmejia340]

Por favor todo está en inglés , será que nos pueden colaborar y lo colocan en español, no entiendo nada vivió en Colombia, gracias

[@alejandragonzalez-pn4xr]

Wait did lone fox copy your idea for the match holder? In his recent video?

[@KatieBookser]

alejandra gonzalez I’m sure it was just a coincidence!

[@Sara-ie5hj]

uh.... what if i want to take out the container....

[@KatieBookser]

You can take it out if you just want to use it as a mold. Just lightly wrap the clay around it to get the shape you want and then slide it out. I kept mine in because I wanted to use it as actual flower vase with water but that was just me.