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20 March Crafts & DIY Projects Digest

Easter Pinch Pot Idea – Chicks & Eggs

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Looking for a fun Easter craft idea? Why not try making adorable chicks and eggs using pinch pots! These cute creations are not only easy to make but also a perfect way to get into the festive spirit. With some colorful clay and a little imagination, you can craft your very own Easter decorations that will surely brighten up your home. Give it a try and let your creativity soar this holiday season! Happy crafting!

To make Pinch Pots you will need:

  • Air Drying Clay
  • Acrylic paints
  • Glitter (optional)
  • Paint pens (optional)
  • We like to buy clay in bulk – and usually get clay like this:
  • grey clay (US/ UK) 
  • terracotta clay (US / UK) 

Start with the ball of clay for the pinch pot

Making pinch pots really is very easy!!! Personally I find working from a basic round shape best! So begin with the basic shape and go from there.

Begin by kneeding your clay into a nice smooth ball. If you clay is a little hard, you can a little water as you go. If it is VERY hard, do soften your air drying clay the day before you use it.

Start shaping your pinch pot with your thumbs

Once you have a ball of clay that fits nicely into the palm of your hand, take your two thumbs and press into the middle.
Using your thumb and index finger start shaping the sides of the walls. And smoothing down cracks with water as you go.

Shaping the pinch pot into an egg

Once you are happy with your basic shape, gently pinch one end of your bowl to make it a bit more oval and egg shaped.

Spend a good 5 minutes and with a little water smooth down the walls, sides and insides of the egg pinch pot.
If you wish, you can use a chop stick or similar to make two holes at the bottom of the egg pinch pot. These holes can later be used to add some pipecleaner legs for your chick pinch pot version!!

Now let your Egg Pinch Pot dry fully – this can take a few days, depending on how warm and dry it is where you live.

Once fully dry.. paint in the desired colours using acrylic paints gloss enamls.



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