[For Elementary School Students] A Fun Collection of Paper Clay Craft Ideas

Mini violin made of clay

It was pretty tough when I tried making a mini violin out of clay.

There are many kinds of musical instruments with different shapes, and those differences heighten our expectations about what kinds of sounds they can produce.

Focusing on the shapes of instruments, this activity has you use paper clay to make a violin shape.

A real violin has a unique form made by combining pieces of wood, so let’s carefully reproduce the details, such as the indented areas.

Once the overall shape is refined, paint it and attach separate parts like the strings to finish it as a realistic-looking violin.

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Let’s make a tomato with paper clay

Let's make a tomato out of paper clay for a summer vacation craft (Part 1)

Let’s make one of the classic vegetables—tomatoes—using paper clay.

Knead red paint into the paper clay, shape it into a ball, then stick it onto a stand with a wire post.

Paint it further in red, and layer yellow at the top center to capture a tomato’s coloring.

Knead green paint into another piece of paper clay to make the calyx, attach it to the red fruit, and adjust the size and shape.

Add green coloring, and finally paint the stand to finish.

Mounting the tomato on a stand makes it easier to paint and to submit as a finished piece.

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paper-clay piggy bank

Paper Clay Piggy Bank: A cute brick house where you can take out money without breaking it. Perfect for summer vacation crafts and independent research! Fun Coin Bank Ideas

This project is about using paper clay, which can be shaped freely, to make a piggy bank that’s fun to look at and display.

First, prepare a bottle with a cap that’s large enough to let the money be taken out; use it as the base.

Make a slot for the coins, then wrap the bottle with paper clay and shape it.

To keep it stable as a piggy bank, something with a wide base—like a house shape—is recommended; beyond that, it’s up to you, so show your originality.

How you shape it and how you paint it—where you choose to focus your attention—are also key points.

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Make and Play! Cake Shop

[Fake Sweets] Make and play with 100-yen clay! Pretend cake shop

Simple to make yet impressive enough to make you say “Wow!” This craft lets you create a realistic-looking blackberry cake and have fun while doing it.

You can easily get the materials at 100-yen shops, and it’s simple to do at home.

Using soft, squishy paper clay, you can make adorable sweets that are fun to touch and pleasing to the eye! Practice your decorating skills with piping cream and coloring, and boost your sense of design.

With a little creativity, you can open your very own one-of-a-kind “cake shop.” After you’re done, play cake shop with friends or display your creation as a perfect room decor piece.

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Paper clay magnet

For a summer project? Cute animal magnets made with 100-yen shop paper clay!

You can make your own original magnets! Here’s how to make paper clay magnets.

What you’ll need: lightweight paper clay, cookie cutters, decorative parts, craft glue, a rolling pin, and a self-adhesive magnet sheet.

First, use the rolling pin to flatten the paper clay to about 5 mm thick.

Cut out shapes with your favorite cookie cutters, then let the clay dry.

Once it’s dry, use craft glue to attach the decorative parts.

You can also draw faces with a pen or add glitter with nail polish—it’s a nice touch.

Finally, stick a magnet cut to your preferred size on the back, and you’re done!