16 Creative Clay Gift Ideas

Offer up some encouragement with a beautiful quote on some clay bunting that they can hang in their home!

Give them something pretty that will remind them of you every time they use it; we love the simple Moroccan style patterns on these coasters, but you could go geometric or even use a bit of calligraphy!

If you want to make something small but special, have a go at making clay beads – they're not just for kids! Choose trendy patterns and colours to decorate for a chic finish.

For someone who loves relaxing and lighting a few candles, make some beautiful holders and give with a nice pack of scented tealights.

Instead of giving them a bunch of flowers, why not make a beautiful jewellery dish, and personalise with their name?

These clay heart bowls are a great idea for a Valentine's or anniversary present – stamp a special date or nickname on the inside for something they'll treasure.

Don't forget about the kids! They can make some fun fruit magnets, including a trendy pineapple, in no time at all!

Share the love with some simple clay hearts! Use twine to hang or turn into some cute bunting.

If you're looking to make something for a guy, a tablet or phone stand is a great idea. Use their favourite colours to decorate and add a name or funny phrase to make them smile!

A touch of gold and pretty pastels mixed with bold brights make these dishes bang on-trend, and a great gift for any jewellery lover!

Go simple for a chic finish on a clay dish – use stamps in a block colour with a punchy phrase.

Find inspiration from nature with this beautiful leaf-impression 'catch all' dishes – perfect for keys, candles and jewellery.

Use alphabet stamps to further personalise the outside of the frame, and pop a photograph of your family in the frame! Read the below tutorial to see how to make your own using a few simple products.

Create modern wall hangings for your home in a neutral colour palette easily with air drying clay. These make a perfect gift – keep the designs simple or use your imagination to come up with something totally unique!

Terrazzo is a really simple technique where small chips of one material are embedded into another. You can recreate the effect using polymer clay, such as Fimo.