DIY Clay Matchbox With Sculpey Soufflé

If you're looking for a fun and creative DIY project, making a clay matchbox with Sculpey Soufflé is a fantastic choice! Sculpey Soufflé clay is easy to work with and comes in a variety of vibrant colors, allowing you to let your imagination run wild. To start, simply mold the clay into the shape of a matchbox, ensuring it has enough space to hold the matches. You can then personalize it with patterns, textures, or even little embellishments to make it uniquely yours. Once you're satisfied with the design, bake it in the oven according to the clay's instructions, and voilà – you'll have a charming and functional matchbox ready to adorn your space or make a thoughtful handmade gift for a friend. Enjoy the process and have fun getting crafty!

What You'll Need

Sculpey Soufflé™ Oven Bake Clay in Hydrangea (5 packs)

Sculpey Tools™ Clay Blades

Sculpey Tools™ 8-Inch Acrylic Clay Roller

Sculpey Tools™ Oven-Safe Work Mat

Paint Pens

Matches

Optional: Isopropryl Alcohol + Cotton Swabs (to remove any lint from your clay before baking)

Step 1) Roll out your clay.

Step 2) Begin cutting pieces that will form the inner drawer/match tray of your matchbox. I used matches I had as a guide for how long the drawer should be. I also used the cross hatch method for where I wanted to join the clay and then I slowly worked all of the sides together until it formed the inner drawer/match tray.

Step 3) Making the outer box is similar to the process above but you will need to make sure the gap this time is on the side so the drawer can slide in and out. Use the drawer as a guide for how big the outer box should be and confirm that the drawer will slide in and out when you are done.

Helpful Tip: If you want to remove lint from your clay before baking, dab a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and rub it against the lint. This works like magic!

Step 4) Bake your clay according to package instructions. Once it is completely cooled, fill it with matches.

Step 5) Use paint pens to decorate your matchbox! I did a strawberry floral design but you can do whatever you like! Hope you had as much fun as I did making this matchbox!