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How to Make Cold Porcelain Clay and Roses

Last updated on September 24, 2018 By The Kreative Life 37 Comments

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Learning how to make cold porcelain clay is pretty easy. It's one of the most fun crafts you can enjoy with your kids and family.

When I was younger (about elementary age), during summer break, I spent a lot of my time at our youth center because there was always something fun to do and they were always taking trips to different places.

It didn’t hurt that we lived in Europe, so those places we visited were amazing!

Imagine old castles and historic ruins. Another reason I loved the youth center is because they gave free ceramic classes. After taking the beginner’s class I was able to come back as often as I’d like to make anything I wanted. Also, it was all completely free!

I know you’re probably wondering what this has to do with a cold porcelain clay and rose tutorial. Well, since I learned how to make ceramics, I always wanted to learn how to make clay sculptures. No molds, but all hands.

Anything that I’d make would be original. Well, I’ve failed miserably at every single attempt.

I had a perfect vision in my head of what I wanted to make, but what I actually made was so terrible that it ended up in the trash.

I still want to learn how to mold clay by hand, but purchasing expensive clays and having them come out looking terrible was not worth my time or money. I wanted something that I could practice on until I became good enough. It had to be very affordable.

I started making this cold porcelain clay to practice on.  It’s affordable, very easy to make, and I can find everything I need around my house. Enjoy!

How To Make Cold Porcelain Clay and Roses

What You Need

  • 1 Cup Cornstarch
  • 1 Cup School Glue
  • 2 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Baby Oil
  • Clear Plastic Wrap
  • Petroleum Jelly

Directions

Pour cornstarch into a microwave safe bowl.

Cold Porcelain Clay and Rose Tutorial

Slowly mix in glue, lemon juice, and baby oil.

Cold Porcelain Clay and Rose Tutorial

Cold Porcelain Clay and Rose Tutorial

Place the mixture in the microwave and heat on high for 15 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir with a wooden spoon layered with baby oil. Continue this process at least two more times. The clay should start to stiffen.

Cold Porcelain Clay and Rose Tutorial

Place a sheet of plastic wrap on the counter and apply a coat of baby oil.

Apply a moderate layer of petroleum jelly to your hand. Do not rub in (this will stop the clay from sticking to your hand).

Cold Porcelain Clay and Rose Tutorial

Roll the clay in your hand until the outside is completely smooth.

Cold Porcelain Clay and Rose Tutorial

Wrap the clay in the plastic wrap until ready for use. If the clay is unwrapped, then it will start to harden.

Cold Porcelain Clay and Rose Tutorial

Check out the video below to see how to make your own cold porcelain roses.

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  1. Emily, Our house now a home

    April 20, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    This is a great idea, I love the way it turned out! I have never seen making clay roses like this before. I will have to give this a try.
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  2. Annie @ Annie's Noms

    April 20, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Oh wow, these are so pretty!!! I am utterly useless at anything crafty, but you tutorial is great! Maybe I’ll have to give these a go!
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  3. Theresa Sutton

    April 20, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    This is so neat! I had no idea you could make porcelain roses out of cornstarch! This is definitely going on my list of summer project for our little one. Thanks so much for sharing.
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  4. Erin Branscom

    April 20, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    Those are so fun! I wish I was creative like that! 🙂

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  5. Ashley@blondegirlcravings

    April 20, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    This looks like so much fun!
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  6. Michelle

    April 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    I hadn’t heard of this clay before but it definitely looks like something my creative kids would enjoy! Going to pin on my Summer Ideas board, thanks for sharing!
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  7. Miranda @ Miranda Writes Blog

    April 20, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    This is so creative! Who knew you could make something like this out of such simple ingredients… =)
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  8. Becky

    April 20, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    So pretty and your tutorial is so through!! I am so not crafty but you make it seem easy!!
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  9. Linda @ With A Blast

    April 20, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    This is just so awesome ! Love that you have the recipe and tutorial in one post !
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  10. Crystal

    April 20, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    Oh what sights you must have seen living in Europe! I am jealous! I have a fascination with old castles, churches and buildings!! Thanks for sharing this recipe and tutorial! So fun!

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  11. Lisa B.

    April 20, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    This looks like so much fun!! I will most definitely be adding this to my summer to do list with the kids. I am always looking for fun crafting projects to work on with them. Thank you for sharing!
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  12. Michelle F.

    April 20, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    That looks like a fun and easy project. I will be trying this with my daughter.
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  13. Kat | curlsnchard.com

    April 20, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    I had never heard of this kind of clay before either but it sounds like such a good and inexpensive way to produce something that you can experiment with! Love it, thanks for sharing 🙂
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  14. Michele

    April 20, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Wow-live and learn. I never knew you could make a clay that way. Considering I am a KLUTZ-at least I could get creative without wasting money on the real modeling clay which is expensive!!
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  15. Heather

    April 20, 2015 at 6:09 PM

    That is so neat that you can make a rose like that! Very artistic! I need to find time to do stuff like this.
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  16. Donna Ward

    April 20, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    What a great tutorial and so beautiful – and what a wonderful, special gift – thank you for taking the time to show us! Amazing
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  17. Jenn

    April 20, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Ive never seen this before, so creative. My son love this like of stuff Im going to have to try it out with him. We will have so much fun.
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  18. Crystal

    April 20, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    As summer approaches, I start stockpiling ideas to keep everyone having fun & busy. This would be a great project to do with my oldest child. She’s very creative, and I know she’d love to practice with the clay.
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  19. Melanie

    April 20, 2015 at 8:52 PM

    Thank you for this great tutorial!

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  20. Nicole

    April 20, 2015 at 11:03 PM

    Pretty! And what an amazing childhood you had! Europe is on my “someday” list 🙂
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  21. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

    April 20, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    So fun! I love the way they turned out!

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  22. Emily

    April 21, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    I’ve never heard of this! Awesome idea though! Thanks for sharing it!
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  23. Debra

    April 21, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    Oh my gosh, this is so gorgeous! I am going to have to try it!

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  24. jamie

    April 21, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    So gorgeous, I love how it turned out!
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  25. Kallee

    April 21, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Oh my goodness. What a fun craft. I turned out beautifully!

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  26. Kadie

    April 21, 2015 at 10:01 AM

    How clever! I love that you found a cheaper way to practice. Your roses are beautiful!
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  27. Caitlin

    April 21, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    This looks like a really fun craft!!

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  28. Meagan

    April 21, 2015 at 11:28 AM

    This is really cool and so creative! I bet it would be a really fun project for kids too. They really turned out nicely. Love it!
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  29. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy

    April 21, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I’ve never seen this before, but it looks like such fun!
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  30. Sandra - The Foodie Affair

    April 21, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    i never knew that the ingredients to make porcelain would be so simple! Such a fun project!
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  31. Liz Mays

    April 21, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    This is such a smart way of doing it! I’m excited to try it myself!
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  32. Erica (@Erica's Recipes)

    April 21, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    Such a creative activity! Looks great for summer vacation for the kids.

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  33. Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt

    April 21, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    This is such a cute idea, I love it!

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  34. Joanne T Ferguson

    April 22, 2015 at 5:34 AM

    I love this and how very creative! These are now on my list to do

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  35. Travel Blogger

    April 22, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I love that this is something you can easily do at home. I bet instead of roses the kids could make other fun objects too.
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  36. Rebecca

    April 23, 2015 at 1:27 PM

    This is an awesome tutorial, thanks so much for sharing!
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  37. Hana

    November 18, 2016 at 3:49 AM

    I’m looking forward to trying this soon. The last time I tried someone’s flour recipe, I ended up gagging so much because of the smell. It was a complete disaster. Glad to have found one with cornstarch. 🙂

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