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<p>Looking for a creative way to display your favorite photos? In this post,we'll explore how to make three different types of photo holders using air-dry clay. These easy DIY projects are perfect for adding a personal touch to your space and make great handmade gifts too! Let's get started!</p>



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<p><strong>Set Up</strong>: Find a clean,flat surface to work on.</p>



<p><strong>Prep the Clay</strong>: Knead the air-dry clay until soft and smooth.</p>



<p><strong>Roll It Out</strong>: Flatten the clay to your desired thickness using a rolling pin.</p>



<p><strong>Cut the Shape</strong>: Cut out your base shape (circle,square,heart,etc.) using a craft knife.</p>



<p><strong>Create the Slot</strong>: Make a small slit at the top for holding your photo.</p>



<p><strong>Let It Dry</strong>: Allow the clay to air dry for 24-48 hours until fully hardened.</p>



<p><strong>Smooth Edges</strong> (Optional): Sand any rough edges for a polished look.</p>



<p><strong>Paint and Seal</strong> (Optional): Paint your holder with acrylics and seal it with varnish for a finished touch.</p>



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<p><strong>Prep the Clay</strong>: Knead your clay until soft,then roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick.</p>



<p><strong>Shape It</strong>: Cut out a rectangle or square for the base. Add a shallow slot along the top edge to hold your photo.</p>



<p><strong>Smooth and Dry</strong>: Smooth the edges and let it dry completely,about 24-48 hours.</p>



<p><strong>Decorate</strong> (Optional): Paint and seal your holder for a polished finish.</p>



<p><strong>Display</strong>: Once dry,slide in your favorite photo!</p>



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<p><strong>Prep the Clay</strong>: Start by kneading the clay until it's soft. Roll it out to about 1/4 inch thick.</p>



<p><strong>Shape the Base</strong>: Cut out a rectangle for the base of your holder.</p>



<p><strong>Create the Envelope Flap</strong>: Cut out a triangle for the "envelope" flap and a heart and attach it to the top of the rectangle,giving it that classic love letter look.</p>



<p><strong>Add a Slot</strong>: Gently cut a slot at the top of the rectangle to hold your photo.</p>



<p><strong>Smooth and Dry</strong>: Smooth the edges and let everything dry completely for 24-48 hours.</p>



<p><strong>Decorate</strong> (Optional): Paint your love letter holder and seal it for a finished look.</p>



<p><strong>Display</strong>: Slide in your photo,and enjoy your adorable love letter photo holder!</p>



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3 Types of Photo Holders

German

English

Elite

Nunito Sans

Nunito

Roboto

Primary Menu

System Defaults

CustomVariables

Primary color

Primary color hover

Heading text color

Body text color

Banner text color

Primary button text color

Primary button text hover color

Secondary button background color

Secondary button background hover color

Secondary button text color

Secondary button text hover color

Navbar item background color

Navbar item text color

Navbar item text hover color

3 Types of Photo Holders

3 Types of Photo Holders

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