Read ahead to learn how to make a simple clay ring tray!
What comes to mind when you think of spring?
For me, I see light and airy spaces, fresh starts, new signs of life.
Kind of like Lynne of My Family Thyme’s easy spring floral wreath!
When my friends and I joined together again last year for the Celebrate Spring Blog Hop, I shared my Blue Modern Farmhouse Spring Breakfast Nook Decor. This year I wanted to get my hands a little bit dirty, so I opted to work with a medium I’ve been dying to get my hands on: air-dry clay!
I remember working with clay in middle school to shape bowls in art class, but the teacher fired each piece with an industrial kiln. Every time I passed this clay at Target or the grocery store, my mind went haywire thinking of all the possibilities. I didn’t want to go too lofty for my first go, so a simple ring tray seemed to make the most sense for my initial project.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Supplies 
- Air-dry clay
- Parchment paper or Silpat
- Small bowl
- Rolling pin
- Faux greenery
Instructions
- Lay parchment or Silpat on flat surface. Roll out enough clay to accommodate the size of your ring tray.
- Place your bowl upside down on top of clay and press down, removing excess, as if the bowl is a cookie cutter.
- Turn bowl right side up and fill with a bit of warm water. Curl edges of new circle cut-out upwards and use warm water and fingers to smooth out edges and imperfections.
- Press greenery into clay and leave to air-dry for up to 2 days. Routinely come back to press greenery into clay as it’s drying, as the clay will push it out as it’s drying.
And there you have it, a simple DIY spring clay ring tray!
Be sure to check out Leigh of The Little By Little Home’s simple elegant spring tablescape along with the rest of the creative ladies participating in this year’s Celebrate Spring Blog Hop below!
Sand Dollar Lane // My Wee Abode // Postcards from the Ridge
Our Crafty Mom // 2 Bees in a Pod
Sweet Pea // DIY Beautify // Live Laugh Rowe
1905 Farmhouse // Accidental Dreamhouse
Thistlewood Farms // A Life Unfolding // Noting Grace
Blue Sky at Home // The Tattered Pew
Zucchini Sisters // Hearth and Vine // Sonya Burgess Blog
My Family Thyme // The February Fox
The Little by Little Home // Worthing Court // Aratari at Home
What Meegan Makes // The Roots of Home
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Sarabeth I love anything created with nature and your clay jewelry dishes are beautiful. They would make a great gift and a practical one at that.
Thank you so much, Patti! So do I.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
I didn’t realize until I read the post that you used actual greenery, I thought it was painted on.
I have a tub of this clay and now I can’t wait to use it with pickings from my yard!
Did the white flower one turn out as cute and the leaf one?
I thought about painting it! I might try watercolor next time. I love the way the white floral one turned out. It just dried today!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Like Leen, I thought you painted on the greenery. I was surprised that you used faux flowers and greenery and pressed them into the clay. I love the end result and want to try this for myself. It would be a great craft for kids or teens to enjoy. I’m sharing this on my FB page this morning.
Thank you so much for sharing, Paula!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Such a cute project Sarabeth! I discovered air dry clay last year and it’s so fun to work with! I love the sprig of greenery that you pressed into it! Will definitely have to try that next time!
Thank you, Cindy! I appreciate it.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Oh my gosh Sarabeth – as lovers of air dry clay projects, we never even thought about doing this! Love the look of the delicate fern especially. Thanks so much for sharing your great idea! Happy Spring!
It’s from my kitchen centerpiece — haha! It was hanging in front of the clay as I was shaping it and I knew it was just what the ring tray needed.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
How in the world have I never seen clay like this before?! So pretty and what a great project. Seems like I could turn into an artsy person! LOL. Great idea. Pinned
Isn’t it a neat product? Thank you for sharing!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Hi Sarabeth. Happy Spring. I love the spring spin you put on your ring dish. Air clay is so much fun to work with… I just did a project with some polymer clay. Anywho, I live in upstate New York for many years while in High School. I miss the beautiful foliage and the east coast. Nice to virtually meet you via the blog hop. Cheers.
That is so neat! I lived on the West Coast for nearly a decade and I couldn’t wait to get back to the foliage in the fall.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Sarabeth – this is the cutest idea I’ve ever seen! I’ve never worked with clay and now I’m totally inspired! Love this – pinned so I won’t forget this awesome idea!
Thank you so much, Jen! I appreciate your kind words and the Pinterest share.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
This is so creative, Sarabeth! My kids make stuff with clay all the time. But now I want to try!
Thanks, Dara! You should definitely give it a whirl — I know you’ll have fun with it!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
My daughter just tried a project with air dry clay. I am going to show this to her! She will love it! Thanks so much for sharing!
You’ll have to let me know if she tries it! Thanks Carena.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
I love what you did with the clay, such a great idea and would make the perfect gift. I can’t wait to give this a try.
Thanks a bunch, Sonya!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
I have been wanting to try using this type of clay. Thanks for sharing your post with a step by step tutorial. It has given me the confidence to make something soon. I love how you used the greenery. It all looks so natural.
Have a great weekend, Sarabeth.
Thank you, Meegan!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Oh my word I love this! So simple…and my kids have this in their craft supplies?! I will be trying this. Thank you!!!
Isn’t it so simple? I love when it’s no fuss sometimes. Makes it doable during nap time for me — haha.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
I need to make some of these! They are so fun!!!
Let’s have a craft night!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Silly me… I had to go re-read the post and find out that you used faux florals, not real! At first I was thinking “That’s going to look awful after a week!” I should have known better! Great idea using fauxs! And I love your DIY! Pinning, and so fun working with you on the tour!
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I wish real blooms would last! I thought about using real clippings to stamp the clay, but I really wanted a little bit of color roped into this DIY. Thanks, Julie!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Such a simple and pretty DIY, this would make a great Mother’s Day gift too! Thanks for sharing!
You’re totally right, Libbie! These would make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Sarabeth, I haven’t thought about making things with clay since my kids brought handmade treasures from camp. What a cute idea. Love the motif you added. Happy Spring.
Carol@Blueskyathome recently posted…5 Favorite Fabulous Spring and Easter Tablescapes
Thanks, Carol!
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Sarabeth, these clay ring trays are simply beautiful! I have never worked with clay before, but you have inspired me to give it a try! It was so fun to hop with you. Happy Spring!
Thank you, Lynne! I really appreciate it.
Sarabeth McElhaney recently posted…Introducing the Cricut Mug Press + Tutorial
Sarabeth, I’ve been wanting to try air dry clay for some time now. It’s great that no kiln is required. My daughter will love this simple craft…we’ll definitely be trying it soon. Thanks for the inspiration! It was nice to “meet” you on this hop. Happy Spring!
It’s nice to meet you too, Rebecca!
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Lovely delious look of fern .
Its a best of the day .
You made my day
thanknyou so much for this
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