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Our Best Tips & Tricks for Mixing CelluClay Instant Paper Mache />

Our Best Tips & Tricks for Mixing CelluClay Instant Paper Mache

CelluClay instant paper mache is a unique ACTÍVA product that is loved by many! Its ease of use (just mix with water and let it air dry), strength, durability, and versatility are just some of the characteristics that make it so popular. Whether you're just getting started with CelluClay or you're an old pro, these tips and tricks for mixing it should help you out!
Cute Whale using Activ-Tools />

Cute Whale using Activ-Tools

Missing the waves this summer? Enjoy playing with clay while creating this cute decorative whale, let your imagination take you to a trip to the sea!
Lovely Indoor Head Planter />

Lovely Indoor Head Planter

Creating this gorgeous indoor planter allows you to play with one of our most popular products, CelluClay!
Kind Kittens />

Kind Kittens

Make these cute Kind Kittens with Activ-Tools and Air Dry Clay!
Abstract Face Sculpture - Wire Mesh June Project />

Abstract Face Sculpture - Wire Mesh June Project

Activ-Wire Mesh is easy to shape with your hands, provides excellent finite detail yet is strong enough to use as the base of your projects. Along with Rigid Wrap plaster cloth, Activ-Wire Mesh is a wonderful material for creating any type and shape of sculptures.
I Scream, You Scream: Scenic Sand and CelluClay Ice Cream! />

I Scream, You Scream: Scenic Sand and CelluClay Ice Cream!

Next to eating ice cream, there's nothing sweeter than an ice cream themed arts and crafts project! In this project tutorial, we'll show you how to make Scenic Sand and CelluClay ice cream sundaes that look so good you might want to sneak a taste*! (*Just kidding! Even though Scenic Sand and CelluClay are ACMI approved non-toxic, please don't eat them!)
How to Make Art Display Pedestals with CelluClay Instant Paper Mache />

How to Make Art Display Pedestals with CelluClay Instant Paper Mache

Every piece of art needs a beautiful display, and what's better than a display that is also a work of art? In this lesson plan, you and your students will learn to create beautiful art display pedestals by constructing an armature and using CelluClay instant paper mache for a beautiful finish!
Make a Water Bottle Fish Sculpture with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth />

Make a Water Bottle Fish Sculpture with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth

Sculpture lessons in the art room don't have to be intimidating! Simplify sculpting by using recyclable materials as armatures, and Rigid Wrap plaster cloth as a quick-drying sculpting medium. This free lesson plan shows you how to create a fish sculpture that your students will love!
Sculpt a Friendly Turtle Planter with FastMâché Instant Paper Mache />

Sculpt a Friendly Turtle Planter with FastMâché Instant Paper Mache

Why settle for a plain planter when you can create one packed with personality? Use Activ-Wire Mesh and FastMâché Instant Paper Mache from ACTÍVA Products to sculpt a friendly turtle planter that will make you smile every time you see it!
Mason Jar Mummies - DIY Halloween Candleholders />

Mason Jar Mummies - DIY Halloween Candleholders

Halloween will be here before you know it! With the weather turning cooler, it's the perfect time of year to get crafty. Gather some friends to make this fun Halloween craft project with Scenic Sand colored sand and Rigid Wrap plaster cloth. You'll have a blast making Mason Jar Mummies - DIY Halloween Candleholders!
Artist Spotlight: David Everett of Chicken Lips />

Artist Spotlight: David Everett of Chicken Lips

Seasonal folk art overflowing with whimsy and personality is the specialty of David Everett of Chicken Lips - the next artist in our Artist Spotlight Series. We're thrilled to have learned more about what inspires him and how he creates his magical sculptures, and we know you'll enjoy reading more about David and his work, too!
How to Make a Fairy Garden Tree Vase with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth />

How to Make a Fairy Garden Tree Vase with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth

Plain glass florist vases are a common thrift store find. Transform them into absolutely stunning decor with this breathtaking fairy garden tree vase project! Learn how to use Rigid Wrap plaster cloth and Hearty Clay air dry clay to create a magical fairy garden scene that multi-tasks as a flower vase.
Three Dimensional Under the Sea Painting by Amanda Fleischbein />

Three Dimensional Under the Sea Painting by Amanda Fleischbein

As part of the ACTÍVA Products 2018 Art Teacher Mystery Box Contest, art teacher Amanda Fleischbein created this Three Dimensional Under the Sea Painting. Click here to see the full lesson plan!
Imagine Dragons Sculpture by Breanne Rothwell />

Imagine Dragons Sculpture by Breanne Rothwell

As part of the ACTÍVA Products 2018 Art Teacher Mystery Box Contest, art teacher Breanne Rothwell created this Imagine Dragons sculpture lesson plan. Click through to learn more!
Where Am I? Three-Dimensional Topographical Mapping by Polly Blair />

Where Am I? Three-Dimensional Topographical Mapping by Polly Blair

As part of the ACTÍVA Products 2018 Art Teacher Mystery Box Contest, art teacher Polly Blair created this Three-Dimensional Topographical Map lesson plan, using InstaMold, PermaStone, and Activ-Clay. Through this lesson, students will learn how to express where they are in the world in a three-dimensional way. Click here for the full lesson plan!
How to Sculpt a Paper Mache Rooster with FastMâché />

How to Sculpt a Paper Mache Rooster with FastMâché

Are you looking to add some farmhouse flair to your home decor, or perhaps to simply create an adorable feathered "friend"? If so, this paper mache rooster sculpted with ACTÍVA Products' FastMâché instant paper mache is the perfect project!
DIY Snail Sculpture with Rigid Wrap {An Easter Egg Upcycle} />

DIY Snail Sculpture with Rigid Wrap {An Easter Egg Upcycle}

Put those plastic Easter eggs to good use with a fun upcycle project! Use them to create adorable snail sculptures with Rigid Wrap plaster cloth. This project is fun for all ages and great for the classroom!
Sand and Sea Dimensional Art />

Sand and Sea Dimensional Art

Students of all ages - from as young as kindergarten to as old as high school - can create this sand and sea dimensional art! It's a wonderful project to introduce them to perspective, texture, and dimension.
How to Make Larger than Life Pencil Sculptures with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth />

How to Make Larger than Life Pencil Sculptures with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth

Learn how to make larger than life pencil sculptures with Rigid Wrap plaster cloth and paper towel rolls! This fun video will show you everything you need to create this project.
How to Sculpt a Pumpkin with CelluClay />

How to Sculpt a Pumpkin with CelluClay

Renowned artist Mathieu Rene of Creaturiste shows you how to sculpt pumpkins with CelluClay. Watch his in-depth tutorial to learn how to achieve amazing results with this product!
Cassie Stephens' Halloween Eyeball Ornaments with Rigid Wrap />

Cassie Stephens' Halloween Eyeball Ornaments with Rigid Wrap

Cassie Stephens shows you how to create adorable eyeball ornaments for Halloween with Rigid Wrap!
Ghost Hand Emerging from Picture Frame (A Halloween Project with CelluClay) />

Ghost Hand Emerging from Picture Frame (A Halloween Project with CelluClay)

Elementary school art teacher Jill N. used CelluClay to create this spook-tacular 3D ghost hand for Halloween! Click through to read and see more!
How to Make a Mermaid Crown with Real Seashells />

How to Make a Mermaid Crown with Real Seashells

Channel your inner sea princess with this amazingly fun and beautiful mixed media project! Make a Mermaid Crown with Real Seashells and feel like under-the-sea royalty.
How to Make Backpack Charms with Rigid Wrap />

How to Make Backpack Charms with Rigid Wrap

The kids will be back to school soon, so help them deck out their backpacks with cute and totally customizable DIY Backpack Charms made with Rigid Wrap! It's easy to make them in any shape.