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How to make a polymer clay potted cactus

A cactus with two arms and a pink flower.

Potted cactus
All the colours for this idea in one kitPolymer Clay Kit · €39.95See the kit
Level
Medium
Time
About 25 minutes
Steps
8 steps

What you need

Clay in these colours

  • Green
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • White
  • Black

All these colours are in the Polymer Clay Kit (82 colours). See the kit

  • Sculpting tools from the kit
  • An oven, an oven thermometer and baking paper. An adult does the baking.

Step by step

  1. Shape an orange pot with a thick rim and press a hollow into it.

  2. Roll a green oval and stand it upright in the pot.

  3. Use the needle tool to scratch lines from top to bottom.

  4. Roll two small green sausages for the arms.

  5. Bend the arms upwards and press them on at the sides.

  6. Press small white dots onto the cactus and the arms as spines.

  7. Press a pink flower with a yellow centre on top.

  8. Press on black eyes, a black smile and pink cheeks. Done!

Tip

This cactus won’t prick you: perfect for your desk.

An adult does the baking

  • Preheat to 120–125 °C, never above 130 °C
  • 15 minutes per 6 mm of thickness, max. 12 mm and 30 minutes
  • Oven only: no air fryer or microwave
  • Let it cool completely; attach cords and beads only after that
Polymer Clay Kit – 82 Colours
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Polymer Clay Kit – 82 Colours

€39.95incl. VAT

82 colours of oven-bake clay, a work mat, a roller, sculpting tools and keyring parts in a storage box. Not suitable for children under 8; an adult does the baking.

See the kit
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