DIY Clay Bunny Bowls
Looking for a fun and creative craft project for this Spring? Check out this darling DIY Clay Bunny Bowls project today!
I have to admit, I’m loving dreaming up DIY projects for Easter. A few weeks ago, I made these nesting jewelry bowls using air dry clay, and I knew after working with it, I wanted to use it again.
This clay seemed like the best medium to create these adorable decorative DIY clay bunny bowls. It’s an easy clay to work with and your kids will love this project, too.
I think these bowls will look adorable out for Easter and the kiddos will adore them. These are not food safe, and on the fragile side, but I’m planning on having them out as Easter decor each year. But you could put some paper grass and wrapped candy in it, too!
I’m going to be making more as gifts for the cousins. Also make sure check out our tutorial for a super easy iron-on vintage bunny tee for the kids.
We have so many fun Easter crafting ideas on the blog. Make sure and check them out!
Read more for the supply list and tutorial for these DIY clay bunny bowls…
Supplies
- Air Dry Clay
acrylic craft paint – white
- rolling pin
- Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Marker
- glass bowls
- sandpaper
- paintbrush
How to make DIY Clay Bunny Bowls
1. Roll out air dry clay on smooth surface like parchment paper. Roll to thickness of 1/4 inch.
2. Place bowl top side down on to clay. Cut around the edge of the bowl with a knife. Lift clay gently off of parchment paper.
3. Cut out long oval shape out of the remainder of the clay you’ve rolled out. Cut it in half to create the two bunny ears.
4. Place ears on backside of rolled out circle and gently push to create a good smooth seam.
5. Push clay into bowl until it touches the bottom and side. Smooth edges with your finger. Let clay dry overnight, up to a day until dry. Pop out the dried clay from the glass bowls and sand the edges with the sandpaper.
6. Paint the bowls however you’d like with acrylic craft paint. I painted the bunnies with white paint to smooth out the seams from the ears. Then I used a Sharpie oil-based paint marker to make the eyes and nose.
Have fun with these bunny bowls. Can’t wait to see what you create! –Melissa
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These are so cute!! I can’t believe you can make them!
Are these bowls food-safe?
They are not food safe. I’m planning on keeping these out as decoration and you could put some paper grass and wrapped candy in it 🙂
How does this clay hold up? Are the bowls fragile? Thanks!
Air dry clay is so light and easy to work with, but is fragile. My stuff I’ve made with it has held up great.
aww these are adorable
thanks for sharing, these are just adorable!
This is such an adorable idea! I have featured it on The Crafty Crow today 🙂
Thanks Cassi!
Sooo cute! Pinned!
Oh my gosh I love these bowls!!! Great. X
M+B
Thanks Sarah!
Very cute! I’ve been wanting to do something with clay for a while now.
I am a newbie to clay hobby. So in general, is air dry clay suitable for use with food?
Hi there –
No, air dry clay is not meant for food.
Sara
These are ADORABLE!Those jelly beans sure look familiar, too. 🙂
Thanks… and thank you for making the BEST jelly beans!
So sweet!!! I pinned this one two years ago but didn’t know it was yours. Well done.
So darling! the Perfect easter favors! Thanks!
Hello !
What is the dimension of the glass bowl & finished bunny bowl. ?
Thank you so much,
Nell