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3D Air Dry Clay Dragonfly

Crayola Air-Dry Clay is the secret to creating this sparkling dragonfly companion. Other materials include Crayola Bright Pop! Cardstock—available in an array of fun patterns—Crayola Washable Paint, and more.

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

CIY Staff
Supplies/Tools Directions Staff Tips

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Air Dry Clay
  • Construction Paper
  • Crayons
  • Glue
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Picture Frame(s)

Steps

  • Step 1

    Remove the backing from a 4x4 picture frame. Using purple acrylic paint, paint the frame purple. Let dry.

  • Step 2

    Spread a thin layer of yellow air-dry clay onto the frame backing. Smooth out.

  • Step 3

    Use a paper towel or another textured item to create a pattern in the clay.

  • Step 4

    Trim the excess clay from the edges of the backing.

  • Step 5

    Using blue air-dry clay, mold pieces of a dragonfly body and attach to the clay-covered backing with school glue.

  • Step 6

    Draw 2 larger and 2 smaller wing shapes on bright pop cardstock. Cut out.

  • Step 7

    Stick the wings firmly into the wet clay of the dragonfly's body, allowing them to stick out. Let dry.

  • Step 8

    Using markers, decorate the dragonfly and the background.

  • Step 9

    Place the scene into the frame, making sure the picture is right-side-up.

  • Step 10

    Use glitter glue to paint the dragonfly body and add more decorative accents to the frame and the picture.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

  • Air Dry Clay pieces that haven’t dried will easily adhere to one another. For added strength, or to attach dried pieces of Air Dry Clay, use our No-Run Washable School Glue.
  • If desired, apply multiple coats of paint for added coverage.

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