Clay Mug Pencil Holder Craft Project for Kids

This Clay Mug Pencil Holder craft project is perfect for kids make as a great gift for Mom or Dad on Mother's Day.

The entire Clay Mug Pencil holder project will take a few hours, so do it when the kids are ready to sit still.

You should be able to complete the entire craft project for around $15 per child. Cost will depend on the type of materials you decide to purchase.

To Make Clay Mug Pencil Holder Craft Project Your Kids Will Need:

Air Drying Clay Product (Recommendations at the end of the article)

Tempera or Acrylic Paint

Clear Acrylic Spray Paint

Paint Brushes (In a variety of sizes)

Clay working Tools (Recommendations for homemade ones at the end)

To start making your Clay Mug Pencil holder break off a chunk of clay. Have the kids work the clay in their hands until it becomes softer and easier to work with.

The first step is to roll this air-drying clay into a coil. The longer the coil the more you will have to work with. I like my coils to be about ½ inch thick. A little thinner won't hurt.

Start making the base to your Clay Mug Pencil holder by working the coil around in a tight circle. Work out until you have a circle the size or diameter you would like. Use your fingers and clay tool to rub and spread the clay together. You can also use a little water on a paintbrush to help loosen the clay and make it stick. Don't go over board with the water though.

When you have finished the base cover it with a piece of plastic wrap and set it aside. You need to keep it moist so you can attach the sides of the mug.

Have the kids break off more clay and make coils again. Use the coils to work up the sides of the Clay Mug Pencil holder. Place the first coil on the base and keep adding to it. Work higher and higher. Use water, clay working tool, and your fingers to smooth the clay and make sure it is firmly attached to the base.

Now, add a handle made out of a coil as well. You can attach this by scratching X's into the side of the mug where you want the handle to attach. Use a little water to make glue on the surface. Press the clay together with your fingers.