Bath and North East Somerset Libraries


Kids Zone

Marvellous Modelling


clay heart with googly eyes, and clay creatures

You will need:

  • Air dry clay
  • Modelling tools
  • Twine
  • Googly eyes
  • Sticks, twigs, leaves
  • Sequins
  • Skewer
clay items with sequins and decorations

Pinch Pots:

Roll your clay into a ball and then gently push your thumbs into the middle of the clay and rotate it as you press into it. This will create a well in the middle which will get bigger as you go. Decorate with sequins, beads or use the tools to make patterns in the clay.

heart with gems and clay pressed with finger prints on twine

Finger print keep sake:

Cut a small piece of clay and roll into a ball. Flatten the ball into your chosen shape (around a 5mm thickness). Press your finger into the middle of the clay firmly to leave an imprint. Make a hole in the clay using a skewer. Carefully thread twine through the hole and tie a knot in the end. Leave to dry for 24 hours.

clay heart covered in sequins and clay creature

Heart plate:

Press the clay flat, cut a heart shape and add some clay around the edges or curve it into a shallow bowl shape. Decorate with patterns, sequins or beads.