Air dry clay photo holder

1. Create the inner arch 

-      Open the 250g pack of clay and take  a small lump of clay 

-      Roll into a small cylinder 

-      Chop in half to form a semi-circle 

2. Make the outer arches 

-      Roll the remaining clay into a 2.5cm-thick tube  

-      Bend the clay into an arch over your semi-circle and cut to size 

-      Repeat for two more arches, layering over the top of the previous arch 

-      Press each arch into the next to join them 

3. Slice and dry the rainbow 

-      Slice a slot at the top to fit your photo using a flat tool 

-      Smooth the clay with a wet finger or brush, then let dry for 24-48 hours 

4. Paint the arches 

-      Once dry, paint your holder with your favourite colours 

-      We used Pastel Taupe and left some arches natural 

-      Apply two coats so the colour pops 

-      Let dry between coats 

5. Add the final touches 

-      Once fully dry, apply a coat of clay sealer with a large flat brush 

-      Add your pic and display!