3D Air Dry Clay Dragonfly

Crayola Air-Dry Clay is the secret to creating this sparkling dragonfly companion. Other materials include Crayola Bright Pop! Cardstock—available in an array of fun patterns—Crayola Washable Paint, and more.

Ages: 8 and up, Tween and up, 6 and up, Adult

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Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

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Picture Frame(s)

Steps

Step 1

Remove the backing from a 4x4 picture frame. Using purple acrylic paint, paint the frame purple. Let dry.
Step 10

Use glitter glue to paint the dragonfly body and add more decorative accents to the frame and the picture.
Step 2

Spread a thin layer of yellow air-dry clay onto the frame backing. Smooth out.
Step 3

Use a paper towel or another textured item to create a pattern in the clay.
Step 4

Trim the excess clay from the edges of the backing.
Step 5

Using blue air-dry clay, mold pieces of a dragonfly body and attach to the clay-covered backing with school glue.
Step 6

Draw 2 larger and 2 smaller wing shapes on bright pop cardstock. Cut out.
Step 7

Stick the wings firmly into the wet clay of the dragonfly's body, allowing them to stick out. Let dry.
Step 8

Using markers, decorate the dragonfly and the background.
Step 9

Place the scene into the frame, making sure the picture is right-side-up.

Crafts

CIY Staff Tips

Air Dry Clay pieces that haven’t dried will easily adhere to one another. For added strength, or to attach dried pieces of Air Dry Clay, use our No-Run Washable School Glue.
If desired, apply multiple coats of paint for added coverage.

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