Nature print clay tile craft for 12-year-olds
For 12-year-olds, this project makes four small nature-imprint tiles from air-dry clay. Use clean fallen leaves and avoid picking protected plants.
What to buy
Air-dry clay
1 lb
Silicone clay mat
1
Small rolling pin
1
Clean fallen leaves
10
Textured grass seed heads
4
Square tile cutter or cardboard template
1
Wooden clay tools
1 set
Acrylic paint
3 colors
Fine paintbrushes
2
Water-based clear sealer
1 bottle
Fine-grit sandpaper
2 sheets
Who this list is for
This project is for a 12-year-old making four small nature-imprint tiles from air-dry clay. Use clean fallen leaves and textured grass seed heads, and do not pick protected plants.
How to use this list
Set out the silicone clay mat, roll the air-dry clay evenly with the small rolling pin, and cut four squares with the tile cutter or cardboard template. Press clean fallen leaves and grass seed heads gently into the clay, then lift them away to reveal the texture. Refine edges with wooden clay tools. Once the tiles are dry, smooth rough spots with fine-grit sandpaper, paint with acrylics and fine brushes, and finish with water-based clear sealer.
Common mistakes
Do not use freshly picked or protected plants. Avoid pressing leaves so deeply that the tiles become uneven or break at the edges. Do not paint, sand, or seal until the air-dry clay has dried fully.
What is on this list
You need one pound of air-dry clay, a silicone clay mat, rolling pin, 10 clean fallen leaves, four textured grass seed heads, a square cutter or cardboard template, wooden clay tools, three acrylic paint colors, two fine paintbrushes, clear sealer, and sandpaper. Cross off what you already own.
When you are done
Let all four tiles dry flat before moving them. Check that the sealer has dried after painting, then display the nature-imprint tiles indoors rather than using them where they will get wet.
FAQ
Who is "Nature print clay tile craft for 12-year-olds" for?
This project is for a 12-year-old making four small nature-imprint tiles from air-dry clay. Use clean fallen leaves and textured grass seed heads, and do not pick protected plants.
How should I use "Nature print clay tile craft for 12-year-olds"?
Set out the silicone clay mat, roll the air-dry clay evenly with the small rolling pin, and cut four squares with the tile cutter or cardboard template. Press clean fallen leaves and grass seed heads gently into the clay, then lift them away to reveal the texture. Refine edges with wooden clay tools. Once the tiles are dry, smooth rough spots with fine-grit…
What should I skip or avoid with "Nature print clay tile craft for 12-year-olds"?
Do not use freshly picked or protected plants. Avoid pressing leaves so deeply that the tiles become uneven or break at the edges. Do not paint, sand, or seal until the air-dry clay has dried fully.
What is on the "Nature print clay tile craft for 12-year-olds" list?
You need one pound of air-dry clay, a silicone clay mat, rolling pin, 10 clean fallen leaves, four textured grass seed heads, a square cutter or cardboard template, wooden clay tools, three acrylic paint colors, two fine paintbrushes, clear sealer, and sandpaper. Cross off what you already own.
What should I do when I am done?
Let all four tiles dry flat before moving them. Check that the sealer has dried after painting, then display the nature-imprint tiles indoors rather than using them where they will get wet.
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