Homemade Air-Dry Clay Pendants
Tutor: Rachel Moore, print artist
Join VVH artist and printmaker, Rachel Moore, as she demonstrates how to make your own air-dry clay, transforming it into nature-inspired pendants. Using leaves, Rachel shows how to imprint delicate textures, capturing their intricate details and natural colours. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike, this hands-on workshop mixes creativity with the great outdoors.
Please note that drying time of up to 1 week is needed for the clay before painting.
Preparation
Prepare your materials and find a sturdy table or floor to work on.
Video time
30 minutes
For the air-dry clay:
• Cornflour
• PVA glue
• White vinegar
• Small saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Access to a cooker
For the pendants:
• Rolling pin
• Leaves from the garden
• Sharp knife
• Cocktail stick
• Watercolour paint
• Paint brushes and water
• Clear varnish in your choice of matt or gloss
• Cord or ribbon for the necklace