Make vases with Claycrete!
Claycrete is non-toxic, comes in powder form and mixes with water to form a paste. When in paste form, it is modeled or applied over an armature. Claycrete starts setting up in 30 minutes, then detailed modeling can be done. Additions will stick to the form without any problem, because it will cling to any clean surface, but will not stick to the hands. It’s easy to prepare, easy to model and very economical. Finished projects dry bright white, very lightweight and durable.

Steps

• Step 1
  Cut the top off of a recycled plastic bottle to make a vase form.
• Step 2
  With gloves on, mix 3 TBSP powder paint with 2 cups Claycrete and 1 cup of water. The Claycrete should be the consistency of dough. Each color used on the vase must be made separately. Three colors are adequate.
• Step 3
  Apply the dough mixture to the outside of the plastic vase form. Use different colors to make a design.
• Step 4
  While the dough is still wet, press gems into the dough and let dry overnight.
• Optional Tip 1
  Add more to the design by pressing other things into the Claycrete dough like beads and mosaic pieces. Try adding glitter glue when dry!

Products Used

• AMACO Claycrete Papier Mache
• Creativity Street Acrylic Gemstones Assortment
• Richeson Tempera Powder Paint
• Disposable Gloves