Modelling & Mosaics

Get ready to create your next modelling or mosaic masterpiece with these marvelous ideas!

Mini Clay Flowers Frame

This easy clay flower technique is the perfect way to decorate a frame for someone special! A wonderful craft for Mother’s Day, or any day for that matter.
  • Step 1Paint a wooden circle frame white. You may need a couple of coats for full coverage. Allow to dry after each coat.
  • Step 2While the frame is drying, you can make your flowers. Choose your first colour of clay and pinch a small amount, rolling it between your fingers to create a ball approximately 1cm in diameter. Create six balls of the same colour and size and one ball in a different colour to be the centre of the flower. Arrange the six matching clay balls around the outside of the other colour ball, gently pressing them together. Softly press and squeeze the flower shape together. Allow to dry.
  • Step 3Repeat Step 2 to create nine flowers in total. You can make them in any colours you like.
  • Step 4Arrange the flowers on top of the frame, making sure you do not cover the hole at the top. When you are happy with the placement, glue the flowers down with tacky glue. Allow to dry.
  • Step 5Cut a 30cm length of ribbon. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors. Thread one end of the ribbon through the hole in the top of the frame and tie a knot with both ends to create a hanger.
  • Step 6Complete your frame by adding a photo or artwork behind the frame and gluing in place. Allow to dry.
  • Step 7Your Mini Clay Flowers Frame is now ready to gift to someone special!

Materials used in this activity

Wooden Circle Frames - Pack of 20
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Product Code: 11680
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Product Code: 15518
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CleverPatch Tacky Glue - 250ml
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Product Code: 16494
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Product Code: 16886
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 18227
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Satin Ribbon - Pack of 16 Spools
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Product Code: 19601
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CleverPatch Super Light Air Dry Clay - Pack of 24
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Product Code: 20547
EACH $27.49 (inc GST) $24.99 (ex GST)
5 to 9 $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST) 10 or more $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)
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