Add a little something special to your garden this season with these super easy-to-make DIY clay garden markers. Whether you have an indoor herb garden or a beautiful outdoor garden, these polymer clay garden markers give a wonderful aesthetic look and allow you to easily identify your growing plants!

I don’t know about you, but the older I get, the more I appreciate the beauty around me, whether it’s the beautiful workings of nature or the space within my home. I enjoy creating an aesthetically pleasing environment and adding special touches wherever I can, even in the garden!

Gardens and plants are inherently beautiful all on their own, but why not take them to the next level by adding some simple DIY clay garden markers instead of using plain ones? Not only is this project super affordable, but it’s also really fun to do! These garden markers can be easily customized to your liking, shaped in any way you please and decorated however you like.

Now, let me show you just how easy it is to create these beautiful garden decorations!

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HOW TO MAKE DIY CLAY GARDEN MARKERS

MATERIALS

White oven bake clay
Paint (optional)

TOOLS YOU MAY NEED

Parchment paper or silicone mat
Rolling pin or cylinder of some kind
Knife
Ruler
Rubber or metal stamps
Cutting mat or cutting board
Baking sheet
Paint brushes (optional)

DIRECTIONS FOR HOW TO MAKE DIY CLAY GARDEN MARKERS

Start by taping down a piece of parchment paper to a cutting board or cutting mat.

Take a golf ball sized amount of polymer clay and knead it until it’s soft and workable.

Shape the clay into a rectangle, then roll it out to about 1/4″ thickness. Be sure to turn the clay over as you’re rolling to prevent it from sticking.

If any air bubbles occur, use a knife or your fingernails to remove them, then roll the clay out again.

Using a ruler or a straight edge, cut the clay into a rectangle that is 6 inches tall by 3/4 inches wide rectangles.

At the 5 inch mark, cut a point on the bottom of the marker.

Use your stamps to write out your desired words.

Place the clay garden markers on a lined sheet and bake them as specified by package of clay (mine was 275°F for 30 minutes).

Allow the garden markers to cool down completely before decorating!

WAYS TO CUSTOMIZE CLAY GARDEN MARKERS

Use cookie cutters for a fun shaped garden marker. Just remember to create a part at the bottom that will be placed in the soil.
If you don’t have stamps, use a toothpick to handwrite plant names.
Use a small leaf to create a beautiful imprint in the clay.
Use your favorite paint to create designs on your markers.
Use permanent markers to fill in the plant names so they’re easier to see.

NOTES

Make the clay markers skinnier or wider depending on how you’ll be using them. You may need to make them longer if you’re using them in an outdoor garden.
When rolling out the clay, it’s important to flip it over a few times during the process so it doesn’t stick.
When the polymer clay has baked, it will remain flexible, which is totally normal.
These garden markers work best in pots, but can be placed in soft ground soil. They are not hard enough to be pounded into the soil though.
If you’re using them outside, you may want to consider sealing them.

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DIY Clay Garden Markers

Yield: 1+

Active Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Materials

White oven bake clay
Paint (optional)

Tools

Parchment paper or silicone mat
Rolling pin or cylinder of some kind
Knife
Ruler
Rubber or metal stamps
Cutting mat or cutting board
Baking sheet
Paint brushes (optional)

Instructions

Start by taping down a piece of parchment paper to a cutting board or cutting mat.
Take a golf ball sized amount of polymer clay and knead it until it's soft and workable.
Shape the clay into a rectangle, then roll it out to about 1/4" thickness. Be sure to turn the clay over as you're rolling to prevent it from sticking.
If any air bubbles occur, use a knife or your fingernails to remove them, then roll the clay out again.
Using a ruler or a straight edge, cut the clay into a rectangle that is 6 inches tall by 3/4 inches wide rectangles.
At the 5 inch mark, cut a point on the bottom of the marker.
Use your stamps to write out your desired words.
Place the clay garden markers on a lined sheet and bake them as specified by package of clay (mine was 275°F for 30 minutes).
Allow the garden markers to cool down completely before decorating!

Notes

NOTES

Make the clay markers skinner or wider depending on how you'll be using them. You may need to make them longer if you're using them in an outdoor garden.
When rolling out the clay, it's import to flip it over a few times during the process so it doesn’t stick.
When the polymer clay has baked, it will remain flexible, which is totally normal.
These garden markers work best in pots, but can be placed in soft ground soil. They are not hard enough to be pounded into the soil though.
If you're using them outside, you may want to consider sealing them.

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