4 Creative Barnyard Polymer Clay Projects

Old McDonald had a farm, but you’re about to have even more fun crafting your own barnyard friends with polymer clay! The Clay Pot Farm Animals collection features adorable and easy-to-make clay creations that will moo, baa, and oink their way into your heart. Perfect for decorating your front porch or entryway this fall, these charming clay projects are simple to customize and can even double as festive holiday decor. Follow our polymer clay tutorials to sculpt a pig, horse, sheep, and cow using clay pots for a delightful farmhouse touch!

Materials:

• Pluffy™:
  • Beige – 4 oz– 1 block
  • Black – 4 oz– 1 block
  • Pink – 4 oz– 1 block
  • Brown – 4 oz– 1 block
  • Hot Pink – 4 oz– 1 block
  • White – 4 oz– 1 block
• Tool Set
• Four 1 ½” mini clay pot
• Acrylic craft paint: Black, White, Brown, Pink
• Paintbrush
• Ribbon (optional)
   

Instructions:

To achieve perfectly cured polymer clay, start by preheating your oven to 275°F. This temperature ensures a strong, durable finish without overbaking. Before you begin shaping your creations, take at least 2 minutes to condition each color of clay. This process softens the clay, making it more pliable and easier to work with while preventing cracks during baking. Additionally, to maintain vibrant colors and prevent unwanted mixing, be sure to clean your hands thoroughly between working with different shades. Taking these extra steps will result in beautifully crafted and long-lasting clay pieces.

Cow:

1. Paint flowerpot white. Allow to dry.
    
2. Paint black spots.
    
3. Make 1 ¼” white ball and press on flowerpot for head.
    
4. Make ½” pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
    
5. Make two 1/8” black balls and press on for eyes.
    
6. Make two ½” beige teardrops and press on for horns.
    
7. Make two ¾” white flat teardrops. Make two 1/2 pink thin teardrops and press on white teardrops. Press on head for ears.

Horse:

1. Paint flowerpot brown. Allow to dry.
    
2. Make 1-1/4 brown ball and press on flowerpot for head.
    
3. Make 1/2 beige oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
    
4. Make two 1/4 white balls and two 1/8 black balls. Press on for eyes.
    
5. Make 3/4 black teardrop. Press on top of head for hair. Make 1/2 x 1/1/2 black strip and press on back of head for mane. Use tool to press in lines.
    
6. Make two 3/4″ brown flat teardrops. Make two 1/2 beige thin teardrops and press on brown teardrops. Press on head for ears.

Pig:

1. Paint flowerpot pink. Allow to dry.
    
2. Make 1-1/4 pink ball and press on flowerpot for head.
    
3. Make 1/2 pink oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
    
4. Make two 1/4 white balls and two 1/8 black balls. Press on for eyes.
    
5. Make two 3/4″ pink flat teardrops. Make two 1/2 hot pink thin teardrops and press on pink teardrops. Press on head for ears.

Sheep:

1. Paint flowerpot white. Allow to dry.
    
2. Make 1-1/4 white ball and press on flowerpot for head.
    
3. Mix beige and white to make light beige. Make 1/2 light beige oval and press on for snout. Use tool to mark nostrils.
    
4. Make two 1/8 black balls and press on for eyes.
    
5. Make two 3/4″ light beige flat teardrops. Press on sides of head for ears.
    
6. Make approximately forty 3/8 – 1/4 white balls. Press on head.

• Bake all of the farm animals according to package instructions. Allow to cool. Tie on ribbon if desired.