2 Clay Trinket Dishes
Clay trinket dishes look elegant yet are easy to make. They can hold jewellery, keys, hair accessories, or small workspace items. To begin, roll out your clay into an even sheet. Use a circular object like a bowl or lid to cut a perfect round shape. Gently lift the clay circle and place it inside a shallow bowl to create a curved form. This helps the dish take on a natural, smooth shape while drying or baking. For decoration, you can press textured leaves, lace, or stamps into the clay before shaping. You can also create marbled patterns by twisting two colours together. For a minimal look, leave the clay plain and paint the rim with metallic paint once cured. Make sure edges are smooth by running a damp finger along them. Air dry clay will need at least a full day to harden, while polymer clay requires baking. Once cured, sand any rough edges lightly and apply a waterproof seal if you want to use the dish for slightly wet items. These trinket dishes are perfect handmade gifts and add charm to dressers or bedside tables.
