21 Simple Air Dry Clay Ideas for Spooky Halloween Decor
Air dry clay is one of the easiest ways to make Halloween decorations at home. You don’t need a kiln or fancy tools—just shape, let it dry, and paint. These 21 spooky ideas are fun, affordable, and give your home a handmade Halloween touch.
1. Mini Ghosts
Make small ghost shapes with rounded tops and flowing bottoms. Paint little black eyes on them for a cute spooky vibe.
2. Pumpkin Tea Light Holders
Shape little pumpkins with a hole in the center for tea lights. Paint them orange with green stems for cozy Halloween lighting.
3. Skull Dishes
Flatten clay into small dishes and carve skull faces into them. Paint black and white details—they’re perfect for holding candy or jewelry.
4. Bat Wall Decor
Roll clay flat, cut out bat shapes, and poke a hole for hanging. Paint and string them up for your wall or window.
5. Tiny Witch Hats
Make cone-shaped hats with brims. Add stars or buckles for detail. Use them as ornaments, garlands, or table decor.
6. Haunted Houses
Cut little crooked house shapes from clay and paint them black. Great for shelves or spooky displays.
7. Spider Magnets
Shape small spiders with round bodies and legs. Glue a magnet to the back—they’ll look creepy-cute on the fridge.
8. Jack-o’-Lantern Faces
Make round discs and carve pumpkin faces. Paint them orange and black. Use as coasters, tags, or fun decorations.
9. Ghost Garland
Shape tiny ghosts, make a hole at the top, and string them together. A simple and festive hanging decoration.
10. Clay Bones
Roll clay into bone shapes, let dry, then paint white. Scatter them on tables or add to wreaths.
11. Crescent Moons
Cut moon shapes and paint them silver, black, or gold. Hang them up for a mystical Halloween feel.
12. Creepy Eyeballs
Roll clay balls, paint them white with colorful irises, and add red veins. Perfect as bowl fillers.
13. Coffin Boxes
Make little coffins with lids. Paint them black or gray. Fun for candy, jewelry, or party favors.
14. Owl Figurines
Shape owls with big eyes and wings. Paint in dark, mysterious colors for a Halloween vibe.
15. Ghost Candle Holders
Create hollow ghost shapes with space for a tea light. When lit, they glow in a spooky but cozy way.
16. Spider Webs
Roll clay flat and cut out web patterns. Paint and use them as coasters, wall art, or table decor.
17. Monster Magnets
Shape squares or circles and carve funny monster faces. Paint them in bright or creepy colors, then add magnets.
18. Mini Gravestones
Make tiny gravestones and carve names or words into them. Great as place cards for a Halloween dinner.
19. Witch’s Cauldrons
Shape small round pots with little legs. Paint them black and add green paint for “bubbling potion.”
20. Black Cats
Make cats with arched backs and pointy ears. Paint sleek black for classic Halloween decor.
21. Spooky Keychains
Shape small ghosts, bats, or pumpkins and add keychain rings. They make fun and practical party favors.
With just air dry clay, paint, and a bit of creativity, you can make Halloween decorations that are unique and personal. These ideas are simple enough for beginners and still fun for anyone who loves crafting.
