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Air Dry Clay Geodes

Create eye-catching faux geodes using Crayola Air‑Dry Clay and glitter paint for a vibrant, gemstone‑inspired effect. This craft delivers a sparkling, crystal‑like finish that shines beautifully in any light. Perfect for kids, classrooms, and DIY enthusiasts who love colorful, geology‑themed art projects.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up

Supplies/Tools Directions

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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  • Air Dry Clay
  • Rocks

Steps

  • Step 1

    Paint your rocks with white paint. Let dry.

  • Step 2

    Paint the rocks with a coat of Crayola Glitter Paint. Let dry.

  • Step 3

    For extra sparkle add Crayola Glitter Glue smoothing it out with a paint brush to coat the rock.

  • Step 4

    Roll Crayola Air Dry Clay into a ball. Indent the center of the ball creating a bowl shape. Repeat so that you have two equal sized bowl shapes.

  • Step 5

    Fill the bowl with your glittery rocks. Be sure to push the rocks into the clay so that they stick.

  • Step 6

    Paint the inside of the clay bowls with the same color Crayola Glitter Paint as your rocks.  Paint the outside of the clay bowls to look like a rock using gray paint and adding highlights. Paint the inside lip of your clay bowls white. Let dry.

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