How to Make Foam Clay Carrot Macarons (Fake Bake Tutorial)

Skill level: Intermediate
Time: ~20-30 minutes
Dry time: overnight

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Want to create carrot shaped fake bake macarons using foam clay? In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to sculpt, texture, and color your own faux macarons that look good enough to eat! Whether you’re a clay crafter, fake baker, or just love cute and colorful DIYs, this beginner-friendly project is perfect for you. These lightweight, durable macarons make adorable gifts, decorations, and even props for small businesses and content creators.

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Materials you will need:

Keep it simple and use this helper: Size guide tool

for shaping the clay: Acrylic sheet (or just use your hands)

You can buy Pre-colored Foam Clay in small amounts to refill your kit.

You can also mix your own colors: White Foam Clay and Gel Colors

Work smarter, not harder, with this helper: Texture Tool, but a regular pointy tool will do the job too

Use your printout as templates: Laminating sheet

Shade with soft pastels or eyeshadow but not neccessary, just for extra color pop

Watch me make the Macarons

Watch all the steps first to get an idea. Then use the instructions with pictures below to follow along as you craft at your own pace.

Click on the hyper link of each part to watch a video sequence of how to shape it.

STEP 1: Make your template

Download the template and print it in its actual size (100% scale in settings). Then stick it into a laminating sheet. You can run it through the machine or leave it as is to reuse.

Unstick your template (if needed)

Some plastic sheets seem to be sticky with the clay. If your clay sticks to the template, apply a bit of vaseline

STEP 2: Make the top Cookie

Always start with conditioning (mixing) your clay. This will remove any air bubbles and give you a smooth result. Use the size guide to find the right ammount of clay and roll it into a ball.

Next, use an acrylic sheet or your hand to shape the carrot. Use light pressure to flatten the ball, then push and pull the clay into its shape according to the template. This will help you keep your cookies looking all the same! You can absolutely adjust the amount of clay to your liking, just keep them at the same amount for each cookie.

Optional step: Add some details and a bit of orange soft pastels or eyeshadow for a nice color pop and depth.

For the carrot greens, measure out 3 little pieces and shape them into balls. Then use the acrylic sheet or just your hand to shape them into cones by holding the sheet at an angle and rolling them side to side.

Next, attach them to the top of the carrot. You dont need to add anything for support, because once we add the bottom part and the filling everything will come together and hold up well. To get that typical macaron look, use the texture tool or your pointy tool and push it into the side with a downward-out motion.

STEP 3: Make the Filling

First make the bigger portion of the filling. (use the size guide to help get the right amount). Roll it into a ball and lay it onto the template. Then push with the acrylic sheet, or with your hands, so that it takes the shape of the cookie outline. Add the smaller-sized ball on top and shape it to fit the lines.

Repeat step 2 and make a bottom cookie, then place everything together by layering the filling on the inside of the two cookies just like a real macaron. No glue needed.

Make as many cookies as you like. You can add them into a cute box with some shredded paper to make super cute easter gifts or decorations.

Show off your macarons on Instagram and tag me so I won’t miss it! Join my Facebook group to meet friends and stay up to date with new drops in my shop. Hope you enjoyed making your bunny! What are you going to do next?

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