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How to Make Clay Fruit

This polymer clay fruit is super cute and easy to make, perfect for beginners. Sculpt your favourite fruits and place them in a mini fruit bowl!
Active Time15 minutes
Baking Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Yield: 2 clay fruits
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $1

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Find what you need:

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
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Make a clay apple:

  • Polymer clay is a magnet for fingerprints and dust, so we recommend wearing nitrile gloves when working with it. You'll also want a lint-free surface to work on, like a piece of acrylic or glass.
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  • Begin by conditioning a piece of red clay.
    Conditioning means to roll the clay and work it with your hands so that it's nice and soft and pliable.
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  • Roll the clay into a ball and then use your fingertips to shape it like an apple, with a relatively flat top and a bottom section that's narrower than the top.
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  • Using a silicone brush, press into the top of the apple. With the point of the brush always in the middle, move the brush around to create the indent at the top of the apple, where the stem goes.
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  • Repeat on the bottom of the apple, making smaller indents this time.
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  • Use your fingertips and/or the silicone brush to smooth out the sides of the apple.
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  • Condition a small piece of brown clay.
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  • Break off a very small piece and roll it into a stem that's wider on one end.
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  • Use the needle tool to place the stem on the apple (with the thinner end down) and push it into place, connecting the 2 pieces well.
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  • Place the apple on a parchment lined tray and bake according to package directions.
    Our clay recommends 275F for 15 minutes per 1/4 inch thickness.
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Make a clay banana:

  • Condition a piece of yellow clay.
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  • Roll the clay into a coil.
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  • Use your fingertips to shape the clay into a banana shape, with one thinner end for the stem
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  • Shape the banana into a curve.
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  • Condition a small piece of brown clay. Pick a small piece off, roll it into a ball, and then flatten it.
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  • Press the flattened ball onto the top of the banana stem. Use your fingers to smooth it down and shape the stem even more.
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  • Then place an even smaller piece of brown clay on the bottom of the banana. Use a silicone brush to smooth it into place.
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  • Place the banana on a parchment lined tray and bake according to package directions.
    Our clay recommends 275F for 15 minutes per 1/4 inch thickness.
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  • Your clay fruit is complete!
    Have fun making a whole collection of clay fruit. You could even make a tiny clay fruit bowl for them to sit in!
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Notes

Looking for more fruit crafts? Here's a few of our favourites:
Perler Bead Fruit
Pom Pom Fruit
Fruit Painted Rocks