DIY Scallop Edge Bowl
I got this DIY idea from another blogger, and thought I would give it a try. It was fairly easy and they came out really pretty. Here is how I did it.
Materials Used for this Project…
DAS Modeling Clay
Spray Paint
Mod Podge (Glossy Finish)
Craft Paint
Paint Brushes
Gold Leaf Paint
Step 1, Roll Out the Modeling Clay….
You can start this project by rolling out the modeling clay with a rolling pin. I rolled mine out to my desired thickness and then used a bowl I had on hand to cut out a perfect circle.
Step 2, Drape and Shape
After the clay was cut out, I draped it over a jar that was the size of bowl I was looking for. It naturally makes a scallop edge once you do this. You just need to shape it a little to your liking. I was able to make 3 bowls with this package of clay. My third bowl was the thinnest of them all, but it still worked. Anyway, once the bowls are draped like this, you just need to shape them with your fingers as best as you can into the shape you want, and smooth out any imperfections and wrinkles. Note: I could have done a better job with this part, but they do look pretty good.
Step 3, Let dry Overnight…
I let mine dry over night on my kitchen counter, then took them outside by the pool to dry them even more in the sunlight.
Step 4, Sand…
Once dry, sand off any excess clay, and smooth out the edges using a piece of sand paper.
Step 5, Paint…
Next, I took my bowls outside and spray painted the inside white. I won’t be using these bowls to eat, so I wasn’t worried about the paint interacting with food. They are for decorative purposes only.
Once that dried, I took them inside, flipped them over and painted the outside. I did 2 navy, and 1 light blue using my craft paint. It took about 3 coats.
Lastly, I used my gold leaf paint to outline the edge. I used paint for this, only because I had some on hand. I use it to make my shells that I sell on Etsy. However, they also make gold leaf pens, and honestly that might have worked better as I had a little bit that dripped and ran a bit that I needed to correct.
Step 6, Mod Podge…
I used Gloss finish Mod Podge inside and out to give it a nice shiny surface. Again, I won’t be using these for food (although I believe they make food grade and dishwasher safe Mod Podge) so I wasn’t worried about contaminating any food with chemicals.
After I painted on the Mod Podge I brought them outside again to dry.
The Final Look of my DIY Scallop Edge Bowl…
Here they are. I think they came out so pretty! May not be perfect, but not bad for my first time doing ‘pottery’. LOL They look pretty in my home.
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Such a pretty project 😻
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This looks like what I do with LP's. I melt them and plant succulents in them. They can also be painted and used as bowls inside. You don't want to set them in the sun though as they will reshape.
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Totally designer! Never worked with clay...is it decently durable? Like from usage of placing items in and out (keys, soaps, etc)
Could you put a stem pin holder in middle and fill with water to put fresh flowers?
Great job. Reminds me of half of a large clam shell in the ocean. Have you seen the ones done with an old record album draped over a can and slowly melted down in an oven?