How To Arts & Crafts Projects Using ACTÍVA® Creative Materials

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

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

Kind Kittens

Make these cute Kind Kittens with Activ-Tools and Air Dry Clay!

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!

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!)

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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DIY 3D Art with Rigid Wrap and Hearty Clay

Learn how to create gorgeous 3D mixed media art in this tutorial! You'll use Rigid Wrap and Hearty Clay to achieve a unique texture and dimension in your project.

Winged Hearts with CelluClay

In this adorable project you'll learn how to make winged heart sculptures with CelluClay and Rigid Wrap! It's a great project for kids and adults alike.