21 Clay Crafts to Make and Sell (Because Your Creativity Deserves a Paycheck)
Last Updated on July 6, 2025 by Nell Marie
Quick pep talk before we dive in: If you’ve ever squished a lump of clay and thought, This could be something, then yes, you’re already halfway to running your own adorable, profitable little craft biz. Whether you’re working with polymer clay, air-dry clay, or ceramic, there’s a handmade vibe people love to buy—especially when it’s made with heart (and a little sparkle).
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These clay crafts are fun, trendy, and totally sellable. So if you’re dreaming of opening a shop or just want to make a few bucks doing something creative, this list is your inspo cheat sheet.
Let’s roll up those sleeves and turn your clay obsession into a side hustle that actually pays. 💅💸
Statement Earrings
Clay earrings are where fashion meets fun. With endless shapes, textures, and colors to play with, you can make bold pieces that are totally wearable. Think terrazzo patterns, florals, arches, rainbows—you name it. They’re lightweight, affordable, and fly off craft fair tables and Etsy shelves like whoa.
Hot tip: Offer seasonal or holiday collections. Customers love earrings that feel fresh and timely!
Related reading: How to Make Clay Earrings: a Step by Step Tutorial – Sweet Red Poppy
Clay Ring Dishes
These little dishes are a go-to gift item—and SO easy to make. You can personalize them with initials, add gold leaf, press in florals, or paint sweet quotes in the center. Whether it’s for a nightstand, desk, or sink-side, people love a pretty place to toss their rings and tiny treasures.
Related reading: How To Make A Colorful Clay Ring Dish – Sharifa Creates
Mini Planters
Tiny plant babies deserve cute homes, right? Sculpt small planters with quirky faces, animal designs, or pastel color palettes. These are perfect for succulents, cacti, and herbs. Add drainage holes if you’re working with ceramic, or keep it simple with air-dry clay and faux plants.
Bonus idea: Offer a matching set of two or three for windowsills or desks.
Related reading: How to Make Sweet Tiny Air Dry Clay Pots for Succulents – South House Designs
Name or Word Keychains
These are fast sellers, especially when you let customers personalize them! Use letter stamps or cutters to create names, favorite words, or motivational phrases like “breathe,” “mama,” or “wild.” Add a tassel or charm for extra flair.
Related reading: Air Dry Clay Keychains
Clay Pens or Pen Toppers
Add character—literally—to your pen game. Think whimsical mushrooms, animals, flowers, or cartoon faces perched on top of your favorite pens or pencils. School supplies just got an upgrade.
Incense Holders
Spiritual, boho, and functional? Yes please. You can make simple incense stick holders or more elaborate trays with moons, stars, or celestial themes. These are a hit with anyone into yoga, meditation, or chill home vibes.
Coasters with Personality
Let your imagination run wild here! Terrazzo patterns, marbled swirls, pressed botanicals, hand-painted designs… there’s no limit. A set of four makes a beautiful handmade gift or home decor addition.
Christmas Ornaments
Clay ornaments are a seasonal best-seller. Personalize them with names, baby’s first Christmas, wedding dates, or cute holiday icons like gingerbread, candy canes, or trees. Perfect for markets, online sales, and stocking stuffer bundles.
Clay Magnets
Cute and functional—aka the dream combo. Make magnets shaped like fruit, animals, mini foods, or even tiny inspirational quotes. Great for fridges, lockers, or office cubicles.
Wall Hangings
Think boho moon phases, rainbows, or abstract clay garlands strung on twine. These pieces add texture and personality to a space and look so chic in a nursery, dorm, or cozy nook.
Personalized Pet Tags
Don’t forget the furry friends! Create custom clay pet tags with names, phone numbers, or even tiny paw prints. Bonus points for fun shapes like bones, stars, or hearts.
Related reading: Make A Custom DIY Dog Tag In A Few Easy Steps (Free Template) | The Green Pet Project
Hair Clips or Barrettes
Clay-covered clips are the accessory everyone didn’t know they needed. Add terrazzo, stripes, polka dots, or seasonal themes. Moms, teens, and toddlers alike will love them.
Essential Oil Diffuser Stones
Form little decorative stones, flowers, or shapes that can hold essential oils and slowly diffuse them. They’re great for cars, desks, or bedside tables—and super easy to make in batches!
Clay Fridge Clips or Pegs
Add magnets or clips to clay shapes to create a functional (and adorable) way to hold to-do lists, kids’ art, or grocery notes.
Clay Bookmarks
Cut flat pieces of clay into fun shapes—think rainbows, mushrooms, stars—and attach ribbon or a tassel. These are perfect for bookworms, students, and teachers.
Marketing idea: Bundle with a notebook or journal as a gift set!
Phone Grips or PopSockets
Take your clay art and turn it into trendy tech accessories. Just glue your designs onto blank phone grips and boom—totally personalized phone bling.
Miniature Figurines
Create tiny cats, gnomes, mushrooms, or food items for collectors and kids. These are also perfect for fairy gardens, dollhouses, or just desk buddies.
Clay Beads or Jewelry Kits
Make and sell your own beads, or go one step further and offer full DIY kits. Include instructions, string, and a few color combos for a super giftable product.
Plant Markers
Craft clay labels that can be stuck into soil for herbs or veggies. Write names like “Basil,” “Mint,” or “Tomatoes,” or keep it sassy with phrases like “Can’t Be-Leaf It.”
Napkin Rings
Perfect for weddings, holidays, or elevated everyday dinners. Clay napkin rings can be stamped, painted, or customized for any aesthetic—from modern minimalist to rustic farmhouse.
Mood Magnets or Emoji Sets
Make little clay faces that show different emotions—happy, tired, inspired, overwhelmed (hello, relatable). These make great gifts and brighten up any workspace
Final Thoughts: Clay Can Pay
Your creativity? It’s not just a hobby—it’s a whole vibe. And it can absolutely turn into a paycheck.
Start small, pick a few of your favorite ideas from this list, and test them out on Etsy, Instagram, or at a local market. Don’t stress about perfection. What matters most is that you show up, stay consistent, and create with heart.
📸 Take great photos
🎁 Package with love
📢 Market with confidence
You’ve got this, clay babe. Now go mold that magic.
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