Polymer clay – or oven bake clay – is the perfect crafting material for jewelry, home decor crafts, and handmade gifts. Our list includes 15+ polymer clay ideas for adults that are modern, stylish, and practical!
Polymer clay (also often called oven bake clay, Sculpey clay, or Fimo clay) is one of my favorite crafting materials. There are tons of clay ideas for adult crafts – from jewelry to home decor and handmade gifts – making it a great craft material to keep in your stash.
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And, polymer clay goes a long way. For example, from a single box of Sculpey clay, I made clay ornaments, number tags, and a ring dish… and still had clay leftover!
Clay Crafts for Adults
So, grab your oven bake clay, and find inspiration in this list of craft ideas. There are so many creative ideas, from colorful earrings to darling magnets. I think I’ll be trying the ring cones or petal planter as my next clay craft.
Clay Petal Planter
This clay planter from A Beautiful Mess is cute, colorful, and cheery! The clay petals are made with an incredibly simple technique - go check it out!
Clay Number Tags
Make simple polymer clay number tags (or letter tags) to label box, bins, hooks, and more.
Clay Earrings
I've been eyeing clay earrings at every craft show I attend. Now - with this is step-by-step guide from Paper & Stitch - I can make my own DIY clay jewelry!
Clay Dog Bone Ornaments
The perfect DIY gift for a dog lover, these sweet dog bone ornaments are a dog-mom's version of a "baby's first Christmas" ornament.
3D Graphic Clay Mugs
Studio DIY shares how to add a little fun to your morning cup o’ jo with these 3D graphic clay mugs!
Clay Chalkboard
Stay organized with a clay chalkboard in your entryway, kitchen, or command center. Perfect for family notes, phone messages, and grocery list reminders!
Clay Fridge Magnets
Using magnets is a fun way to add a personal touch to your fridge. Aren't these clay rainbow magnets from Burkatron just darling?
Side note: I love the unexpected color palette she chose for her rainbows.
Clay & Wood Bead Mobiles
If you are looking to add a modern graphic vibe to your home, make several of these DIY Clay & Wood Bead Mobiles from A Pretty Fix.
Special Date Christmas Ornament
Make a handmade "Baby's First Christmas" ornament with polymer clay, featuring their birthday. Or, use this same tutorial to feature other special dates like anniversaries, wedding dates, and more!
Faux Ceramic Ring Cones
Did you know that you can make polymer clay look like ceramic? Visit Almost Makes Perfect to find out how, and learn how to make these simple ring cones, too!
Clay Photo Display
This modern photo wall hanging is striking and easy to make. Head over to Homey Oh My to learn her simple trick for making a black and white graphic design using polymer clay.
Stamped Clay Garden Markers
If you love gardening, these stamped clay garden markers from Pop Shop America are the perfect craft for you!
Terrazzo Napkin Rings
Want to change up your table setting with something fun, easy, and unique? Then look no further than these DIY terrazzo napkin rings from Burkatron.
Clay Feather Necklace
Oh my, how talented is Alisa Burke?! These feathers are stunning - and she provides the step-by-step including how to create the feather design, add the shading, and finish the detailing.
Clay Terrazzo Planter
Add modern style and a pop of color to your home by making this simple clay terrazzo planter from Persia Lou.
Clay Footed Planter
If you love the look of ceramic footed planters, but don’t want to pay the price, this DIY footed planter tutorial from Katie Bookster is for you!
So which polymer clay idea is your favorite? Or, if you have several favorites, book a craft night with friends and knock out several oven bake clay crafts during one evening!
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