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13 Fun (and Functional) Oven-Baked Clay DIYs

By: Beth Braden

Show: HGTV Handmade

Oven-baked clay — also known as polymer clay — is a crafting staple beloved for its versatility. Use it to create everything from custom beads and dollhouse furniture to jewelry dishes and vases.

Miniature clay succulents are the perfect addition to kid's summer fun. They look great in a doll house or tree house, and they are simple to make. These tiny plants do require fine motor skills, so this project is ideal for kids 10 and up. When you run out of space in the doll house, these little plants make the perfect pop of color on a shelf in your full sized house too!

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Photo: Ruth Meharg

Polymer Clay Fairy Garden Succulents

Oven-baked clay is a non-toxic, PVC-based clay that comes in a variety of colors and types depending on your skill level and project. Cure your sculpted creations by baking the clay at home on a cookie sheet.

You can used oven-baked clay in a variety of projects, like these tiny succulents for your fairy garden or a child's dollhouse. Even the pots and soil are clay!

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Terrazzo is popping up everywhere these days. From chic kitchen backsplashes to trendy tabletop decor, this multicolored marble look is the confetti of the design world. Where covering your home with this material can be costly, we’re going to celebrate this style on a budget with DIY drink coasters that are perfect for summer entertaining. Cheers!

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Photo: Kristin Guy, Dine X Design

DIY Terrazzo Polymer Clay Coasters

Jump on the terrazzo train with oven-baked terrazzo pattern coasters. This DIY practically makes itself.

This friendly little love bugs are sure to brighten up your potted plants or garden this Valentine's day and beyond. These easy instructions make them simple and fun to create, and they are wonderful treasure to find hidden among the plants!

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Oven-Baked Clay Bugs

Brighten up your potted plants or garden with these friendly oven-baked clay bugs.

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Photo: Stuart Tyson/Studio D. From: HGTV Magazine.

DIY Polymer Clay Photo Holder

Display your favorite photos with a polymer clay photo holder. Customize the piece further by creating brilliant colored swirls in the clay or by shaping the wire into a pawprint, dog, bone, triangle or anything you can dream of.