INSIDE : Learn how to make a simple Clay Plant Holder to hang in any room of your home. It is perfect for holding all your air plants.
Yesterday I pulled out my Polymer Clay and went a little crazy making three really fun projects! The next two Friday’s I will share the other two.
Can I tell you how long I have had this clay sitting around waiting to be enjoyed… a long time. And once I just got it out and started playing with it, I didn’t want to stop. It’s so simple and fun to work with. Today, I am sharing how to create this simple and modern Hanging Clay Plant Holder.
If you are looking for more information about everything involving marbling, my Marbling 101 post might be just what you are looking for!
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What supplies do I need to make a Hanging Clay Plant Holder?
Polymer Clay
Sharp Clay working tool
Clay Rolling Pin
How do I make a marbled effect with clay?
To create a marbled effect, I used a small amount of four different colors. First, remove pieces from each color and start warming and kneading in your hand.
Once the clays are a bit more pliable, use the rolling pin to start flattening them out. I would flatten the clay and then fold it over a few time and flatten again. This helped to create more marbling. I learned about this technique from Rachel at Lines Across.
How do I make a Hanging Clay Plant Holder?
Once your clay is marbled, cut a thin strip of clay about 8″ long. I had to piece two sections together to get the length I needed.
Then, it’s as simple as gently folding the clay into a tear drop shape and connecting the top of the clay strip together. Follow the baking directions for your clay. I put mine in at 265F for about 35 minutes.
Once my clay had dried, I looped a piece of string around it and it was ready to hold my air plant!
I have so many air plants and never enough surfaces and containers for them all, so this is this modern clay holder is the perfect solution.
I love the organic green marbling effect.
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What a cute idea! I love air plants, and that’s a great way to display them!
Thanks Vineta! It’s now proudly hanging in my kitchen!
Super cool! I haven’t played with clay in a couple of years, but now you’ve got my head going!
I had such fun! =)
What a pretty shape – perfect with the marbling too. Love it, Amy!
Thanks Alexis! =)
I’ve been wanting to use clay for so long now! Love this little guy!
I had such fun with it, Bre! You should definitely give it a try.