[Adult Craft] Ideas for Relaxing Home Decor and Accessories Made with Paper Clay
How about taking the time, now that you’re an adult, to leisurely enjoy the paper-clay crafts you loved as a child? You can make lots of wonderful pieces that work as interior decor or practical items—cute dessert toppers, haniwa figures, smartphone stands, and more.
Even if it looks difficult, it’s surprisingly easy when you carefully follow each step.
In the moments between work or house chores, try creating your own original pieces.
In this article, we’ll share fun paper-clay craft ideas, from simple projects to slightly more elaborate ones.
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[Adult Crafts] Ideas for Soothing Home Decor and Accessories Made with Paper Clay (1–10)
Myaku-Myaku
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You can make the Expo character Myakumyaku using 100-yen shop paper clay.
Prepare red, blue, and white paper clay.
Roll the red clay into balls of random sizes, then attach them together to form a ring.
Use the white and blue clay to make eyes in several spots and stick them on.
Create the body with the blue clay, attach the ring on top, and add a mouth with the white clay to finish.
The result will vary depending on the person, but that’s part of the charm, isn’t it? Give it a try!
teddy bear

Looks so fluffy! Here’s a teddy bear craft idea.
Many people might think a teddy bear made from paper clay would have a smooth, glossy texture.
Let’s try making a paper-clay teddy bear that looks soft and fluffy, just like a real one, by using a few clever techniques.
You’ll need lightweight paper clay, paints, a scrubbing brush, toothpicks, a spatula, a toothbrush, glue, and some bags.
By using a variety of tools, you can create a texture that makes the teddy bear look fluffy.
vase
https://www.tiktok.com/@masumi_paris/video/7480141852688059655Let’s create a one-of-a-kind favorite! Here are some vase ideas.
Some of you may display flowers at home as interior décor and a source of comfort.
These vase ideas are perfect for you.
What you’ll need: an empty bottle, acrylic paint, brushes, and paper clay.
Attach paper clay around the bottle and color it with acrylic paint.
You can paint patterns or motifs, too.
Focusing on the shape while applying the paper clay also sounds fun, doesn’t it?
[Adult Crafting] Ideas for Calming Interior Decor and Accessories Made with Paper Clay (11–20)
Christmas ornament

Recommended for the Christmas season! Here are some ideas for Christmas ornaments.
When it comes to Christmas, many people enjoy decorating their homes with Christmas trees and festive decorations.
These handmade ornament ideas are perfect for that.
In the video, they make three types of ornaments: a Santa Claus, a candy cane, and a ribbon.
Why not try adapting and incorporating the ones that catch your eye or make your heart flutter?
Fishing toy

Let’s try making toys with paper clay! Here’s an idea for a fishing toy.
When you think of paper clay, you might imagine molding motifs, letting them dry, and displaying them.
But how about making a toy with paper clay and playing with it this time? You’ll need paper clay, metal pieces, disposable chopsticks, string, paint, magnets, and a clay roller.
It seems easier to work with lightweight paper clay! If you have children around, it would be great to make and play together.
Pumpkin lantern tower

Perfect for Halloween! How about making a pumpkin lantern tower? Stacked pumpkins of different sizes look super cute.
First, roll the clay into a ball and make a hole in the center.
Thread a stick or similar tool through the hole and flatten the clay thinly.
Press the stick against the surface to create pumpkin ridges and let it harden.
Once the clay is dry, cut out the eyes, nose, and mouth, attach the stem, and you’re done! Make four of these in different sizes and stack them from largest to smallest.
If you place a light inside, the glow through the cutouts looks beautiful.
Good-luck Daruma

Let’s make a “Lucky Daruma,” which is also popular as a New Year’s decoration, out of clay.
Divide the paper clay into eight equal parts and use one of them.
First, roll it into a ball, then insert a marble near the bottom to act as a weight.
With the marble side facing down, shape the outside, and press in a shallow dent with your finger where the daruma’s face will be.
Once it’s dry, paint it and add the daruma’s face and patterns.
You can use paints, or if painting is tricky, a thick marker like a Posca works well too.



