How to Make a Cute Strawberry Doll with Air‑Dry Clay — Step‑by‑Step DIY by Jenna
Welcome back to another sweet DIY clay adventure with Jenna Clays! 🌸In today’s tutorial, we’re sculpting something adorable, fruity, and fun — a cute little strawberry doll! Whether you’re just starting your clay journey or looking for a fresh idea, this DIY clay project for beginners is the perfect pick.
Let’s get sculpting! 💕
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✨ Materials You’ll Need
To follow along with this air dry clay tutorial, gather the following:
• Red air-dry clay (for the strawberry body)
• Light pink clay (for the face)
• Green clay (for the strawberry leaves)
• White clay (for the dress frill and eyes)
• Black clay (for the eye dots)
• A clay tool or toothpick (for blending and details)
• Optional: small brush and water (for smoothing)
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🍓 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Make the Strawberry Body
Roll a ball of red clay into a slightly rounded teardrop shape. This will be your doll’s body — like a cute strawberry!Tip: Lightly pinch the bottom to form a soft point for the berry shape.
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2. Shape the Face
Take a small piece of light pink clay and roll it into a smooth ball.Flatten it gently into a soft oval and attach it to the top front of the strawberry body.
Tip: Use your fingers or a blending tool to gently blend the edges where the face meets the red body for a seamless look.
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3. Add the Strawberry Leaves
Roll out green clay and shape it into five small leaves.Attach them around the top of the head like a leafy cap.
Tip: You can use a toothpick or clay tool to press gentle lines into each leaf to give it a realistic texture.
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4. Create the Collar
Use white clay to form a thin snake-like strip.Gently press and fold it into a ruffled collar shape, then wrap it around the neck area.
Tip: Press softly with your fingertips to avoid flattening the frills.
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5. Make the Eyes
Roll two tiny balls of white clay and place them on the face for eyes.Add two smaller dots of black clay on top for pupils.
Tip: Gently press the eyes to keep them round but slightly embedded for a cuter look.
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6. Final Touches
Smooth out any cracks or fingerprints with a small brush dipped in water.
Let your strawberry doll dry completely in a safe place — usually 24–48 hours depending on humidity.
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🌟 Helpful Tips
• Keep your fingers clean to avoid color transfer between clay colors.
• Store leftover clay in airtight bags to prevent drying out.
• Be patient while drying — moving your sculpture too soon can cause cracks.
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🍓Wrap-Up
And there you have it — your very own strawberry doll made with love and Jenna’s air-dry clay!
This sweet sculpture is the perfect addition to your collection or a thoughtful handmade gift.
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