Clay Mushrooms
Did you know that the fly agaric – a red capped mushroom similar to our clay mushrooms – is considered good luck in Germany and other European countries? To find one is considered a blessing for the new year! Mushrooms, also known as toadstools, have a deep connection to magic and folklore. That makes these clay mushrooms the perfect addition to any fairy garden. We made these mushrooms with our homemade clay recipe, which is super simple to make and easy to work with. And no special sculpting tools are required – simply form the mushrooms with your hands and mark the caps with a toothpick!
Check out our Clay Mushrooms video tutorial:
*Note: Scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
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Air Dry Clay Toothpick Paintbrush Acrylic paint
What clay should I use to make my clay mushroom?
Learn how to make clay and use our air dry clay recipe! This clay has only three ingredients, comes together quickly, and is really nice to work with.
What paint is best for air dry clay mushrooms?
Acrylic paint is perfect for painting clay. The colours of acrylic paint are vibrant, and it’s very durable. If you’re painting these mushrooms with kids then you might want to use tempera paint. The coverage won’t be quite as good as with acrylic, but it’s washable – which is a big plus.
What can I do with a mushroom clay sculpture?
These mushrooms look so cute in a terrarium or as part of a fairy garden. You could also stick a toothpick (or heavy gauge wire) in the stem before the clay is dry to easily add them to a pot with soil and/or rocks. Since the red spotted mushrooms are sometimes known as “Christmas mushrooms”, it’s only fitting that these clay mushrooms become ornaments! Stick a jump ring in the mushroom cap while the clay is still soft and then, once the mushroom is dry, thread a ribbon or twine through the jump ring.
What else can I make with air dry clay?
You can make little pinch bowls or jewelry holders. Clay is also great for many styles of ornaments, including our dried flower ornaments. Air dry clay is also the perfect medium for sculpting little animal figurines – like a clay turtle or clay frog.
If you’re new to working with clay these mushrooms are the perfect first project! They’re SO EASY to make, and you can’t get it wrong — each mushroom is unique, and you don’t have to worry about perfect lines. Paint your clay mushrooms natural colours, or make them more magical in purples, blues, or greens. Either way, this project allows you to embrace your creativity!
Here’s even more clay craft ideas:
DIY Clay House
Clay Turtle Sculpture
Dried Flower Ornaments
DIY Clay Frogs
Our book Low-Mess Crafts for Kids is loaded with 72 fun and simple craft ideas for kids! The projects are fun, easy and most importantly low-mess, so the clean up is simple!
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