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DIY Clay Egg Carton

Last year I confessed I don’t make an effort to celebrate Easter. It’s usually been a while since I’ve given in to the lent cravings and the basically I’m just in it for a giant chocolate egg! But this year I want to celebrate the start of spring inside my home and Easter decor is a great way to do this. Think beautifully blown dyed eggs and fresh flowers everywhere. I feel like I need a refresh after the winter and this is the perfect excuse to make an effort and start on the big spring clean.

So rather than make something that I’ll have to force myself to throw out once Easter is over I made this instead. A DIY Clay Egg Carton / Jewellery holder. Something to help me organise all the pieces I want to keep once the eggs are gone. Oh and I couldn’t help getting the bunny to help me model the box. Isn’t she the cutest!?

Materials

Egg Box / Air Dry Clay / Sand Paper

Instructions

Cut the excess from off the egg carton until you have the basic shape and roll out your clay.

Lay the clay over the carton and starting in the middle begin to press into the spaces. Don’t worry if you make holes. You can patch these up later.

Once you have the basic shape you need to smooth all of the clay with water. I spent about half an hour just going over to make this as smooth as possible at this stage. This will save you time sanding later!

Leave to dry over night and then peel off the cardboard from the bottom of the clay.

Now sand down the edges, inside and bottom of the clay carton. Sharpen the edges and smooth the rounded parts.

Paint on a few layers of varnish and leave to dry. Your carton is ready to display your decorated eggs or your jewellery collection. Which ever you wish!

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Comments

  1. Ursula says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:44 am

    Love this! I just made a ring holder with a powdery clay here: http://kraftmint.com/2015/02/24/blushpink_ring_holder_dish_diy/
    Maybe what I used would work for this?

  2. Teri says

    March 13, 2015 at 10:53 am

    I love this so much! Sometimes I think there are infinite things you can make with clay! I have to exercise self control and try and find other materials to use but it just makes awesome DIYs!

  3. Irene - One O says

    March 13, 2015 at 1:50 pm

    I’m working on a clay project at the moment, really tempt about trying this too *.*

  4. Kate says

    March 13, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    What a cool idea – really modern and pretty. Oh and your bunny is SO CUTE !

  5. DRAMA says

    March 13, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Soo cool!

    nastyadrama.ru

  6. monsterscircus says

    March 13, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    This is so genius Francesca – and as always a BIG fan of that little darling of yours:-) Thanks for sharing will adding this to my must try list!

  7. aimee @ twiggstudios says

    March 14, 2015 at 10:12 am

    Wow this is incredible thanks for the tutorial I have some clay I will have to give it a go xxx

  8. Ema says

    March 15, 2015 at 6:52 am

    so simple and cool! i love it!

  9. Astrid @ No Ordinary Tales says

    March 15, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    wow this is so cool! And just in time for easter.

  10. Motte says

    March 15, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    This is fantastic! Great for Easter, but can really be used any time of the year, looks great!
    x Motte
    http://mottesblog.blogspot.com/

  11. claire says

    October 4, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    I love this idea! I also love your rabbit. What breed is he??

  12. Laura says

    January 12, 2016 at 2:19 am

    Love it!! I am looking for a bunny and love yours what is the breed?
    Thanks

    • fran says

      January 12, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Glad you like it! My bunny is a lion head. They are a little more highly strung than more soppy lop bunnies but still dead cute :D

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