Ok guys. I'm so proud of myself right now it's actually kind of sad. How adorable is this animal head succulent planter I made?
DIY - Make this adorable clay animal planter for your mini succulents. Click to tweet.
Quite some time ago, I saw this super cute felt planter on Etsy and I really wanted to try making one with polymer clay. Last weekend, I finally found a plant, or succulent I should say, that resembles hair and I just knew I wanted to give the clay pot a shot.
So last night, I took out my polymer clay (which has been sitting around waiting to be used for much too long...) and made this super adorable bear head planter.
Have you ever tried making your own planter?
I also have some good news... I made my first Etsy shop sale this week! Yay! I'm so happy right now. I'm in the process of making more prints, some more elaborate than others so keep your eyes open and keep checking back. I'm really excited about this new development and it makes me want to branch out even more... so many possibilities!
-head-succulent-planter-made-out-of-polymer-clay-and-acrylic-paint.jpg "Adorable polymer clay succulent animal (bear) head planter. It looks like hair!")
MATERIALS
Polymer clay (I used Sculpey original)
A little spoon (to scoop out excess clay)
Bake & bond (clay glue)
Acrylic paint
Gloss glaze
STEPS
1. Warm up your clay by working it with your hands.
2. Make a large ball; slightly bigger than the pot you want to put in it.
3. Using a small spoon, lightly scoop out the excess clay from the top. I tried pressing and sculpting a hole into the ball but it got all squished and weirdly shaped. I strongly suggest scooping. Yes, it takes a bit longer, but the results are much nicer.
4. Roll a small ball of clay, flatten it and cut it in half. These pieces will be the ears of the bear.
5. Apply a bit of glue to the edge, place in on the vase and lightly scrape it in place.
6. Bake according to instructions.
7. Paint, seal with glaze and add your plant. Voila! c:
What an adorable little pot! I absolutely love it! My girls and I are always looking for new crafts to do. I've been seeing a lot of different ideas done with clay lately and this one is really neat. It's been ages since I worked with clay. The last time I worked with it I made mushrooms to decorate my bonsai tree. I might have to give this one a try. It's too cute ♥
ReplyDeleteThis is just the cutest little pot I have ever seen!!
ReplyDeleteMushrooms for a bonsai? Now that's too cute!!! That's so original! I haven't worked with clay a lot in the past, mostly playdoh when I was little. This clay I bought for fun but never got around to using it. I have tons of ideas now though, and it's so easy to work with! Just warming it up with your hands and kneading it makes it super workable. I really like how this little pot turned out. I'm not sure what I'll make next, I still have a lot to use up. Maybe some kind of jewelry? If you do give it a try, I'd love to see it!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this, I gasped from enjoyment and excitement. This planter is SO CUTE. I must try making my own. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Nicole! Yay! I'm so glad you like it! I'd love to see what you come up with if you take a picture! :)
ReplyDeleteoh, this is so happening!
ReplyDeleteEheh, I hesitated for a while thinking it looked too childish, but I just find it too darn cute not to share. So glad you like it! Can't wait to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteThe pot is soooo cuuute!! I want to make one for myself now :)
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Hi Creesian! So glad you like it! Have you ever made planters before? They're so fun!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute!!
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This is such a cute idea, I love little things like this they're just so personalised!
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Thank you so much Mei!
ReplyDeleteI know right? They're my favorite too, and they're great to give out as gifts. :D
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Kate! It was a lot of fun to create. :)
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