Clay accent added to Fall Tag. Creative PaperClay used.

It has become very popular to use clay on scrapbook pages as well as cards and other paper crafts!  Clay’s pliable nature makes it perfect for creating unique and personalized accents for your papercrafts.  Many types are easy to use and also once dry are very light and will not harm pages.  They come in a variety of colors and types, and can be made into wonderful embellishments for any event.

Paper Clay such as Creative Paperclay® is a non-toxic modeling material that can be sculpted, molded or shaped, and air dries (no baking!) to a hard finish that can be carved, or sanded - perfect for artists and crafters of all kinds.

Makin's Clay® is a new type of AIR-DRY modeling clay that requires no baking.  The No Bake Clay® that dries with normal exposure to air after approximately 24 hours. (Drying time may vary depending on thickness of clay).  It is water based and comes in 9 basic Colors (Natural, White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Brown, Black, Terra Cotta), 4 neon Colors (Yellow, Orange, Pink, Green), and 1 glow in the dark.  For additional colors you can mix the clay colors together or mix the clay with acrylic paints.  Makin's Clay® is slightly acidic when wet, it is acid free in dry stage.   Makin's Clay® contains no PVC.  It is certified non-toxic, and conforms to ACMI-AP safety and quality standards.  It is safe to use for both adults and children above the age of 3.

Fimo Polymer clay® is another clay that is dried by baking.  It is popular due to it’s brilliant color and quick baking time.

Das modeling clay® has been around for a long time.  It is a great air-drying clay that comes in two colors, grey and terracotta, but takes paints well. 

This is by no means a complete list.  There are many more types and preparations available that are appropriate for use in papercrafts.

Clay must be conditioned before use, which means kneading it in your hands and making it soft and easily molded.  Using a small bit of water brushed on the surface can make the surface smooth and keep it pliable until it is time for the item to dry.

Most of these clays are not safe around eating utensils or food.  Be aware that washing hands after use is important.

Some ideas for clay:

Shape it into frames for photos and journaling.

Create accents such as buckles, title letters.

Clay frame and buckle used. Fimo Clay Used.

Note texture added to frame is Burlap.

Make it into thin matts for photos and journaling.

Rolled thin, it makes wonderful tags.

Stamp into it to make dimensional images.

stamped on clay to make title tiles. Das Clay

(tiles made by Melyssa Connelly)

Stamp on it.

Stamped on clay tiles. Das Clay

Shape it into beads and string on wire or fiber.

You can transfer pictures onto it.

It can be made into popular medallions, bottle caps, faux wax seals.

Clay accents added to card. Sculpy Clay.

Roll it out and cut it with scissors to make pieces for a "paper piecing". 

Make fancy dimensional deco squares.

Cut it out w/an exacto and make "stained glass" pictures.

Cut it into shapes and paint it with acrylic paints and metallic rub ons. Shapes include a birthday cake in layers and then make the candles; Christmas ornaments; a Turkey w/ all the feathers; the different pieces of food for a thanksgiving meal; leaves and pumpkins)

Make animals or little statues.

Make dimensional die cuts shapes.

Use cookie cutters to cut many shapes.

Free shape it to make whatever you want.

Texture sheets available but can also add texture with anything you have available – stamps, fabrics, fibers, almost anything that you can lift that has a texture.