Learn how to make clay birds, pinch pot nests, and eggs for kids. Then, decorate your clay creations with beads and feathers.
Air dry clay is one of our favorite art materials and we’ve got so many fun ways to use it for art. But these clay birds and pinch pot nests might be the cutest!
Mold the clay into the shape of a little bird, then press in beads and feathers to decorate it. To give your bird a nest, use the pinch pot method to shape a little nest and decorate it as well. You can even roll a few little eggs to place inside the nest!
This fun and easy activity is perfect for spring, a nature study, or just a relaxing afternoon indoors. Kids will love shaping the birds and building cozy nests to tuck them into.
How to Make Clay Birds and Pinch Pot Nests
MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make your nest
Cut off a golf-ball size piece of clay. Roll into a ball, then poke your thumb into the center.
Keeping your thumb in place, press the edges outward to create a pinch pot birds’ nest.
For more detailed instructions on how to make a pinch pot, check out how to make a clay pinch pot. - Make your bird
Cut off another piece of clay and shape it into a bird with body and head. Use feathers for the tail or create one from clay. If you need inspiration, take a look at some photos of birds!
- Add details
If you’d like, cut off a third piece of clay and shape into small eggs.
Poke small beads into the nest, eggs, and bird as decoration. Use a toothpick to poke holes and designs in the clay.
Let dry completely.
Whether you’re making a single mama bird or a whole nest full of chicks, your kids are sure to feel proud of what they’ve created and have fun doing it!
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