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Easter Bunny DIY using Air Dry Clay

How to make an Easter bunny out of air dry clay using a clay pot and an Easter egg
Total Time1 day
Cost$25.00

Equipment

  • 2.5 lbs. Air dry clay This clay comes in different colors. I chose the terracotta color for the bunnies and white for the carrots.
  • 1 Large plastic Easter egg
  • 1 Smooth mat to work on
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Small paring knife
  • 1 White wax This is an optional step
  • 1 Dark Wax This is an optional step, I wanted my rabbits to looked age and this wax does the trick.
  • 1 Waxing brush
  • 1 Glass of water
  • 1 Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • 1 Set of bunny ears or wire and masking tape to make your own
  • 1 Clay flower pot, adjust the size according to the size of the rabbit head you are making Adjust the size according to the size of the rabbit head you are making.
  • 1 An inspirational picture or object for reference
  • 1 Ruler
  • 1 latex gloves or finger protectors

Instructions

  • Covering the flower pot for the base of your Easter bunny
    Once you have chosen the size of your flowerpot, you will use it for your rabbit's body.
    Once you have chosen the size of your flowerpot, you will use it for your bunnies body. You will want to cover the pot in clay
    1. Select an amount of clay that looks like it will cover the pot
    2. Work it with your hands until it is pliable
    3. Cut a piece that will fit around the base of the pot and the bottom
    4. Lay the clay onto the pot and,smooth the clay out and cut off any access
    5. Dip your fingers in water to smooth the clay
    6. Roll out another piece of clay using a ruler, and cut a long piece to wrap around the entire top edge of the flowerpot
    7. Use your fingers, some water, and smooth out the seams and edges
    8.Put your pot aside until you are ready to attach the rabbit head
  • Creating the head and bunny face
    1. Start with a plastic Easter egg
    2. Cover the seam with masking tape
    3. Choose your bunny ears. Here is a great way to make your own. (Twist the wire into the shape and size of the ear you want, then cover the ear with masking tape). Be sure to leave a tail on the wire so you can bend it and glue it onto the Easter egg.
    4.Hot glue your bunny ears onto the top of the egg that is lying flat on the table. (the pointed end of the egg will be the nose of the bunny)
    5. The first bunny (with the big checks) was created by hot-gluing some foil circles onto his face. Gather a handful of clay and work with it until it is pliable
    6. Roll the clay out until it is about 1/4" thick
    7. Place a piece of the rolled clay over your Easter egg to cover it ( this may take two pieces, one in front of the ears and one behind the ears)
    8. Cut off any excess clay
    9. Smooth with your hands and some water
    10. For rabbit number two, I did not add the foil cheeks. Instead, I added three small balls of clay on the pointed end of the Easter egg to create a nose and mouth
    11. Use water and your sculpting tools to adhere these pieces to the Easter egg
    12. Lastly, dip your fingers in water to smooth and mold the face.
  • Attach your bunny head to the bottom of the flower pot
    1.Lightly press the bunny head onto the bottom of the flowerpot ( your flowerpot is turned upside down)
    2. Roll out a piece of clay long enough to wrap around the bunnie's neck
    3.Using your sculpting tools, smooth out and attach the two parts. Smooth up to the head and down to the body
    4.Using your fingers with some water, smooth out the transition of the clay between the head and the clay pot.
  • Aging your clay pots with dark or white wax
    1. Place a small amount of dark wax on a waxing brush or an old rag.
    2. Brush the wax onto your flowerpot, bunny rabbit's head or carrot.
    3. Using a rag, wipe off any excess wax.
    4. Let this dry for 24 hours. Once dried,. You can buff it for a shinier finish if desired.