Make a planet

Make a planet with air dry clay, a foam ball, hanging screw and string

VIDEOPlanets

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of an M

Materials

  • Three different colors of air dry clay
  • Foam ball
  • Hanging screw
  • Thread

Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a long I

Instruction

  • Prepare the Clay: Take three different colors of air dry clay. Roll each piece of clay into a tube shape.
  • Twist and Fold: Take the three tubes of clay and twist them together. Fold the twisted clay in half. Squash the clay together and twist it again. Repeat the folding and twisting process one more time.
  • Flatten the Clay: Flatten the twisted clay using your hands or a rolling pin. Squash it down to create interesting patterns.
  • Prepare the Foam Ball: Take a foam ball and a hanging screw. Twist the hanging screw into the foam ball.
  • Wrap the Foam Ball: Wrap the flattened air dry clay around the foam ball. Smooth out the edges by rolling the ball in your hands.
  • Add the Hanging Thread: Take a piece of thread and insert it through the hole in the hanging screw. Your planet is now ready to be hung!
Decorative: LEDs laid out in the shape of a P

Problems

  • Cracks may form as the air dry clay shrinks, these can be left or patched