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4 Barnyard Polymer Clay Ideas

Old McDonald had a farm, but you are going to have even more fun when you learn how to use polymer clay to create this squadron of barnyard friends. The Clay Pot Farm Animals is an adorable collection of simple clay projects that will moo, bah, and oink their way into your heart. These too cute clay project ideas would make fantastic decorations for your front porch or entryway this fall. Easy to make and even easier to customize, these cuties could easily double as holiday projects with the right amount of flair.These clay pot farm animals from Polyform make great craft ideas for clay pots. Use our polymer clay tutorials to make a pig, horse, sheep, and cow out of clay.

Barnyard Polymer Clay Ideas


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4 Barnyard Polymer Clay Ideas

Materials:

  • Pluffy™:
    • Beige - 4 oz-- 1 block
    • Black - 4 oz-- 1 block
    • Pink - 4 oz-- 1 block
    • Brown - 4 oz-- 1 block
    • Hot Pink - 4 oz-- 1 block
    • White - 4 oz-- 1 block
  • Tool Set
  • Four 1 ½” mini clay pot
  • Acrylic craft paint: Black, White, Brown, Pink
  • Paintbrush
  • Ribbon (optional)
     

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 275°F for perfectly cured clay. Condition each color of clay for at least 2 minutes before you use it. For best results, clean hands in between colors.

Cow:

Clay Cow

  1. Paint flowerpot white. Allow to dry.
     
  2. Paint black spots.
     
  3. Make 1 ¼” white ball and press on flowerpot for head.
     
  4. Make ½” pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
     
  5. Make two 1/8” black balls and press on for eyes.
     
  6. Make two ½” beige teardrops and press on for horns.
     
  7. Make two ¾” white flat teardrops. Make two 1/2 pink thin teardrops and press on white teardrops. Press on head for ears.

Horse:

Clay Horse

  1. Paint flowerpot brown. Allow to dry.
     
  2. Make 1-1/4 brown ball and press on flowerpot for head.
     
  3. Make 1/2 beige oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
     
  4. Make two 1/4 white balls and two 1/8 black balls. Press on for eyes.
     
  5. Make 3/4 black teardrop. Press on top of head for hair. Make 1/2 x 1/1/2 black strip and press on back of head for mane. Use tool to press in lines.
     
  6. Make two 3/4" brown flat teardrops. Make two 1/2 beige thin teardrops and press on brown teardrops. Press on head for ears.

Pig:

Clay Pig

  1. Paint flowerpot pink. Allow to dry.
     
  2. Make 1-1/4 pink ball and press on flowerpot for head.
     
  3. Make 1/2 pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
     
  4. Make two 1/4 white balls and two 1/8 black balls. Press on for eyes.
     
  5. Make two 3/4" pink flat teardrops. Make two 1/2 hot pink thin teardrops and press on pink teardrops. Press on head for ears.

Sheep:

Clay Sheep

  1. Paint flowerpot white. Allow to dry.
     
  2. Make 1-1/4 white ball and press on flowerpot for head.
     
  3. Mix beige and white to make light beige. Make 1/2 light beige oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
     
  4. Make two 1/8 black balls and press on for eyes.
     
  5. Make two 3/4" light beige flat teardrops. Press on sides of head for ears.
     
  6. Make approximately forty 3/8 - 1/4 white balls. Press on head.

 

  • Bake all of the farm animals according to package instructions. Allow to cool. Tie on ribbon if desired.

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I cannot get over how cute these are. I haven't worked with clay yet, but I might have to pick this up as a new hobby because I REALLY want to decorate my place with an army of these.

These are adorable! These clays are those that can be bought from a bookstore?

These are just too cute. I have been working with Clay for a few months now but only making jewelry items. I have not attempted any characters or dolls. This has me excited though. These would make great gifts. And with a little imagination, I am sure you could make them into other animals. Dogs, cats, etc. thank you for sharing.

These are adorable! I'm going to add a jingle bell to the inside when I make this.

What does "condition the clay" mean? I'm new at this craft.

condition the clay is just rolling the clay in your hand and fingers. You are warming it up and making it more plyable.

I just love these farm animals, they are so cute, i add them to my packages, as gifts.

Que lindos!!!! excelente tutorial :) Muchas gracias!!! Besos

I love this and would like to modify it to do with my toddler. I will use pom-poms, felt, and glue-on eyes.

Yeah I agree-They are Really Cute.I collect Pigs & have 2 Cows,But These Are All Too Cute! I'll have to make some too! : )

Hi katzdu4 1871934 - According to the instructions, it appears that you put the head on the pot and then bake it. Hope this helps! -The editors of FaveCrafts

I don't think you glue first - the glue in a hot oven wouldn't hold up. I think you glue the head on the clay pot afterwards.

I'd like to know if the heads & pots are baked together or do you glue the heads on after baking them? These are SO cute!!

think the glue is used after you bake the items

These are just the cutest things they really make you want to make them all.

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