I am so excited!ĪLL my fairy gardens need to be decorated with toadstools, haha. I made these ones from red and white, like classic toadstools… but this summer I’ll be making a bunch of rainbow colored ones. ToadstoolsĪren’t toadstools THE quintessential fairy garden décor? If you’re creating for yourself, take your time and don’t be afraid to start over when things are not going the way you’d hoped. if you are making a fairy garden with a child, remember it’s more about imagination and creativity than perfection 😉 Most of the clay fairy garden accessories on this list are things I made in the first year I was working with polymer clay, and I’m not overly artistic… so if I can make these, you can make these!Įsp.
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Now that you know how to make fairy garden accessories from polymer clay, here’s 15 clay fairy garden projects to try and make! 13 Polymer Clay Fairy Garden Ideas It is a waterproof plastic, and it doesn’t mind the elements. If you want to leave your clay creations outside in a fairy garden, DO it! There is no need to seal polymer clay, even if you are going to leave it outside. When in doubt, cook your clay at a lower temperature for longer.Īlso, note that cooking on aluminum foil creates a shiny spot where the clay is touching the foil, so cooking on parchment paper is a better choice.Ħ) Do NOT worry about your clay fairy accessories outside! The baking process is really important to creating décor that isn’t super brittle. Here is a videoof polymer clay tips I found SO helpful when I was starting out!ĥ) Bake according to the package instructions – or bake cooler, longer If your clay is super squishy and it’s hard to mold (heat from your fingers can cause this) try popping it in the fridge for a few minutes to “firm” it up. The best way to learn to create diy polymer clay fairy garden accessories it to practice!Ĭheck the internet for ideas (like the ones you will find below in this post) but also go ahead and do what YOU want! If you are REALLY sure you are going to LOVE working with polymer clay, you can buy a set of toolsto help you craft your pieces, but if you’re not ready to invest yet, here are some “tools” to collect from around the house that will help your clay fairy garden accessories look more professional:Ĥ) Let your imagination go wild + try these tricks for easier clay creation:
If you just get a sampler package of bright colors and and a large block of white, you’ll be set!ģ) You can find all the “tools” you need around your house (Just as it’s ok to mix the different colors, it’s also ok to mix different BRANDS.) I find we use white for a lot of projects, but you can also mix any color with white to make a different shade.
The quality is NOT the same with the cheap cheap stuff – but the fun can be the same!Ģ) Buy a bight colored sampler package of name brand clay + a large block of white. You can purchase dirt cheap “knock-off” brands which are just fine if you are just making fairy garden accessories with your kids and you aren’t that concerned with the longevity of the finished product. A sampler package of sculpey is a great place to start. Sculpey is a little softer, so it shows more fingerprints, imo – but it’s also a little easier to work with for tiny fingers. If you want your project to be long lasting and more “professional” try Fimo or Sculpey or Primo – any of the “name brands” of polymer clay.
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YOU CAN READ OUR FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY HERE.)ġ) Know the difference between name brand and knock-off clay:ĭifferent brands of clay have different qualities. I found polymer clay a little overwhelming at first, so before we look at polymer clay fairy garden ideas, here’s some quick tips on getting started and working with polymer clay to create adorable fairy garden décor: How to Make Polymer Clay Fairy Garden Accessories DIY clay fairy garden accessories can add SO much character to your miniature garden, and it’s really very easy to work with! (I love that you can get such bright colored clay, and I think the fairies love color too.) Polymer clay is one of the easiest and most affordable mediums (outside of plain old sticks and rocks lol) to craft fairy garden accessories I’ve ever found.
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