16. Pastel Terrazzo Jewelry Tray

Terrazzo patterns offer a chic, modern aesthetic while remaining fun and creative to make using air-dry clay and soft pastel color chips.

How to Make It

  • Materials Needed: Air-dry clay in white for the base, small scraps of air-dry clay in pastel pink, yellow, and blue, a rolling pin, and a craft knife.
  • Step-by-Step Instructions:
    1. Roll out tiny pieces of your pastel colored clay very thin, let them dry slightly, and chop them into small irregular terrazzo chips with your craft knife.
    2. Roll out your main white clay base into a smooth slab about one-quarter inch thick.
    3. Scatter your pastel terrazzo chips across the white clay slab and roll them gently into the surface with your rolling pin so they sit flush.
    4. Cut out your tray shape (oval, rectangle, or dish) and curve the edges upward slightly while drying. Seal with clear varnish.

Variations & Tips

  • Gold Edge Paint: Paint the outer rim of your cured terrazzo tray with liquid gold leaf for a polished finish.
  • Hexagon Shape: Use a cardboard template to cut your tray into a stylish geometric hexagon.
  • Tip: Ensure the terrazzo chips are rolled firmly into the base clay so they do not flake off after drying.