- Air-dry clay or polymer clay
- Sculpting tools (plastic knives, toothpicks, etc.)
- Rolling pin (if using air-dry clay)
- Acrylic paint (optional)
- Brushes (optional)
- Varnish or sealant (if using air-dry clay)
- Tiny ephemera of varying kinds (optional)
- Shadow box, cradled panel, etc. (optional)
- String (optional)
Do:
- Knead the clay to make it soft/pliable.
- Sculpt the clay into various shapes, figures, or miniatures using your hands and tools.
- Press various items into the clay while it's still soft. (optional)
- Allow the clay to dry completely if using air-dry clay.
- Follow the specific drying instructions provided with the clay.
- If desired, paint the sculptures with acrylic paints once they're dry.
- Seal the sculptures with varnish or sealant, if using air-dry clay, for added protection.
Notes:
- You could display your pieces in a shadow box, cradled panel, on another board, or in an old tea box.
- You could make sure to create a hole in the pieces if you want to string them after they're dry.