ICYMI, not having a hobby is so last year. Thumbing through social media during downtime is taking a backseat to activities that contribute to happiness and overall well-being. Just check TikTok, where users are sharing the fulfilling pursuits that make their days worthwhile and help combat feelings of loneliness and boredom. From book clubs to Pilates, gardening, sewing, painting, scrapbooking, and more, hobby enthusiasts are forging a path of self-discovery by spending more time exploring their interests alone. It’s safe to assume you wouldn’t be reading this if you weren’t an interior design connoisseur. So, we’re excited to tell you there are dozens of ways to infuse your passion for all things home with fun, creative pastimes. Currently, we’re obsessed with the statement decor air-dry clay trend.

With air-dried clay, you can dive into sculpting projects other than the typical asymmetrical vases and personalized mugs. The affordable alternative to pottery classes, which can cost hundreds of dollars, has a much shorter wait time for the finished products and gives virtually the same look. It’s perfect for small works where the details are what matter most. If you love working with your hands and want one-of-a-kind pieces in your home, made by you for you, check out these eight DIY ideas.

1. Hibiscus Flower Catchalls

@.starzforyou Inspired by @𓆈 🌺🌺 #tutorial#summer#hibiscus#summerbucketlist#airdryclay#trend#fyp ♬ origineel geluid – hanna

2. Pool Ball Tea Candle Holder

@heypopihey Possibilites of making cute things w clay are endless!!! 🎱🪩🕺 #diyproject #homedecor #cutethingstomake #airdryclay #diyproject #handmade #airdryclaytutorial ♬ 9PM in Shibuya – ADTurnUp

3. Lemon Tray and Game of Checkers

@jesfraz Replying to @PapaChoppa&Lucy PART 2 of our air clay girls night!! Simply cannot get over how cute the checkerboard turned out 🤩 #airclay #hobbies #girlsnight ♬ original sound – Jessica Frazier

4. Blueberry Pancakes Jar

@by_laurenbeth Air dry clay art 🫶🏼 #airdryclay #art #foodart ♬ End of Beginning – Djo

5. Fruit Tic-Tac-Toe

@amandaeveart dropping thursday 11:11 am pst! link in bio 🍋🍊 #airdryclay #tictactoe #artistontiktok #oilpainting #resinart ♬ hotline bling – hellaxgay

6. Puffy Flower Mirror

@claymoo.co Another DIY idea with soft air dry clay!! This is my new fav 🥹 #diyidea #craftidea #clay #polymerclay #claycreations #diydecor #claymoo #airdryclay ♬ Moonlight – Sped Up – Kali Uchis

7. Egg Carton

@sculpd Whisking up some egg-straordinary clay content 🍳🫶🏼✨ #giftsforher #thingstodo ##airdryclay #potterytiktok #halloweenideas #clayart ♬ Austin Millz Cuff Your Body – 1001Tracklists

8. Shell Lamp

@sculpd It’s a shell AND a lamp 🤣😯🐚 #airdryclay #clayart #diycrafts #pottery #giftideas ♬ original sound – Stan 🙂