This is a fun and easy craft for kids and adults.
The finished product is versatile clay diffuser for lavender or other essential oils of your choice.
Materials
- No bake or Sculpy clay (can be purchased online or at craft stores)
- Clay knife or shaping tools
- Small bowl of water for smoothing clay
- Fresh or dried botanicals for imprinting (optional)
- Parchment paper
- Cookie sheet (for Sculpy clay)
Instructions
- Prep the work surface by laying out parchment paper on table or counter top.
- Pinch off a piece of clay of desired size.
- Work clay by rolling on hard surface and/or kneading with hands.
- To mold into a disc shape, roll clay into a ball and flatten (you can use the bottom of a glass for this). It’s easy to create small bowls, stones and unique shapes as well.
- Add botanical imprint by positioning it on top of clay disc and pressing into the clay.
- Place air dried clay discs on parchment paper and allow to dry for 24-48 hours. For Sculpy clay, bake in conventional oven following instructions on packaging.
- Once dried, add a few drops of lavender essential oil to your creation and feel the calm!
Contributed by
Michelle Lowe
Lowe’s Lavender Farm
Edited & formatted by
Michael Lemmers
RavenCroft




