This little sunflower is so adorable and makes for such a nice Mother’s Day gift, especially for all the crafty mommas out there. After this cutie has been gifted she can be used in other crafts such as wreaths, table arrangements, and more. Who doesn’t love a handmade gift that also serves as a craft supply?
Crafting with foam clay is not just about creating cute figures; it’s like a therapy session that’s all about relaxation and pure enjoyment. Imagine the joy of squishing, molding, and creating without any mess – that’s the beauty of foam clay! It’s not just for the kids; adults can totally get in on the fun too.
So, if you’re looking for a creative outlet that’s soothing and brings out your inner artist, foam clay is the way to go! It’s a fantastic indoor activity for the whole fam! No Day goes by without my son asking for some squishy foam clay time. And the best part is when it dries it does not crumble like playdough would. Not even if it’s left under the couch or forgotten in some corner. What are you waiting for? let’s get those creative vibes flowing together! 🌈✨
Tips for working with Foam Clay
- If you have a particular soft and sticky clay I suggest to let it dry just a little bit and then mix it well or you can add a different type of clay called SOFT Clay. This will take the tackiness out and give the foam the needed support to hold its shape.
- The Secret to a super smooth and wrinkle-free appearance is your palm and the right pressure. When you roll the clay between your palms don’t be afraid to really squish and roll it around. This will ensure all the wrinkles disappear. Then you lessen the pressure and shape it into its final form.
- if you are trying to save money and color your own clay use Gel Food Colors. I find that acrylic colors will mess with the clay’s consistency and will dry it out which makes it impossible to work with.
If you are brand new to foam clay watch my beginner playlist on youtube that will go more into detail and teach you everything you need to know about foam clay.
Let’s get started!
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MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
- Foam Clay: Yellow, Green, Brown, pink (I dye my clay with food gel colors to get any shade)
- Orange soft pastels
- Wooden stick
- Safety eyes
- Pointy tool
- Scraper
- Green acrylic paint
Good to have but not necessary:
WATCH ME MAKE THE SUNFLOWER STEP-BY-STEP
STEP 1: Making the Sunflower head
Start by rolling yellow clay into a log and cutting even pieces for the petals. If you follow the exact measurements, which you can find here, then you will need 10 petals.
Roll them into balls and then shape them into teardrops. Take your pointy tool and make an indentation in the middle of the petal leaf.
Next, shape the brown clay into a flat ball. With your scraper or any other flat tool start making parallel cuts into the surface. Then repeat at a 90 degree angle creating a crisscross pattern with lots of squares.
With the pointy tool poke a hole in every square to create that realistic look of the sunflower middle.
Then finish with some brown, soft pastels assembling the flower. Use glue to attach each petal and then shade with some orange, soft pastel, focusing more on the inner side of the petals.
STEP 2: Leaf and Stem
Paint the wooden stick green using dark green acrylic paint.
Shape a tear drop out of green clay for the leaf. With a scraper or other flat tool create the veins of the leaf.
STEP 3: Putting it all together
Next, shape 12 smaller petals out of yellow clay the same way as in step 1 and attach them on top of the large petals as shown in the picture. Shade them with some orange soft pastels to get more depth.
Place the eyes a little below the middle line of the flower, making sure to leave enough space for the tiny cheeks. Flatten 2 tiny balls out of pink clay and add them below the eyes.
Roll out a super thin string to make the mouth and eyebrows. Use the pointy tool to help place it on the flower to create an adorable face.
Add some glue to the end of the green wood stick (stem) and poke it into the flower. Then attach the leaf to the stem. Let her dry for a couple of days.
Let me know below if you have any questions or want to share how your sunflower turned out. If you know someone who loves to craft please share this tutorial with them. I really appreciate it!
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