Where Am I? Three-Dimensional Topographical Mapping by Polly Blair />

Where Am I? Three-Dimensional Topographical Mapping by Polly Blair

As part of the ACTÍVA Products 2018 Art Teacher Mystery Box Contest, art teacher Polly Blair created this Three-Dimensional Topographical Map lesson plan, using InstaMold, PermaStone, and Activ-Clay. Through this lesson, students will learn how to express where they are in the world in a three-dimensional way. Click here for the full lesson plan!
Air Dry Clay Flower Frame Magnets />

Air Dry Clay Flower Frame Magnets

If you're looking for an easy and cute DIY Mother's Day gift idea or DIY birthday gift idea, these air dry clay flower frame magnets are the perfect solution! They're a fun air dry clay craft for kids of all ages, and the recipient will love to see a smiling face in a frame on his or her refrigerator!
Glitter Art Made with Sand Art Kit />

Glitter Art Made with Sand Art Kit

Gracie, the 11 year old granddaughter of ACTÍVA Operations Manager, Bobby Don, created this beautiful glitter art by using the geometric die cuts in ACTÍVA's new Sand Art Kit! We love Gracie's creative and sparkly use of the Sand Art Kit!
How to Sculpt a Paper Mache Rooster with FastMâché />

How to Sculpt a Paper Mache Rooster with FastMâché

Are you looking to add some farmhouse flair to your home decor, or perhaps to simply create an adorable feathered "friend"? If so, this paper mache rooster sculpted with ACTÍVA Products' FastMâché instant paper mache is the perfect project!
DIY Snail Sculpture with Rigid Wrap {An Easter Egg Upcycle} />

DIY Snail Sculpture with Rigid Wrap {An Easter Egg Upcycle}

Put those plastic Easter eggs to good use with a fun upcycle project! Use them to create adorable snail sculptures with Rigid Wrap plaster cloth. This project is fun for all ages and great for the classroom!
9 Helpful Air Dry Clay Tips & Tricks />

9 Helpful Air Dry Clay Tips & Tricks

Air dry clay is a wonderful medium for making arts and crafts projects, home decor items, and more, but it can be a little tricky to work with if you're not prepared.
DIY Baroque Candle with Premier Clay by Mark Montano />

DIY Baroque Candle with Premier Clay by Mark Montano

Learn how to make a gorgeous baroque candle with Premier Clay air dry clay. Famed arts and crafts personality, Mark Montano, teaches you how with this easy to follow tutorial!
Tie Dye Hand Tile With Hearty Clay Air Dry Clay />

Tie Dye Hand Tile With Hearty Clay Air Dry Clay

Students will enjoy working with air dry clay and learning about color mixing in this tie dye hand tile project. Download the lesson plan in this post.
Sand and Sea Dimensional Art />

Sand and Sea Dimensional Art

Students of all ages - from as young as kindergarten to as old as high school - can create this sand and sea dimensional art! It's a wonderful project to introduce them to perspective, texture, and dimension.
Must-Have Supplies For a Wedding Unity Sand Ceremony />

Must-Have Supplies For a Wedding Unity Sand Ceremony

As with all things wedding-related, a little bit of planning goes a long way when a unity sand ceremony is part of your special day! There are many things you'll need to ensure a successful wedding unity sand ceremony, but if you plan ahead, your ceremony will be a beautiful addition to your wedding day. Here is our list of must-haves for any wedding unity sand ceremony.
How to Make Heart-Shaped Kindness Rocks with ArtPlaster />

How to Make Heart-Shaped Kindness Rocks with ArtPlaster

Learn how to create heart-shaped kindness rocks to brighten other people's days this Valentine's Day, or any day! It's easy to create heart-shaped "rocks" with ArtPlaster. This tutorial teaches you exactly how to do it!
Topographical Map of Arizona with Scenic Sand />

Topographical Map of Arizona with Scenic Sand

Jay Eshleman, an artist from Show Low, Arizona, created a stunning topographical map of Arizona and covered it in Scenic Sand colored sand to create additional texture and interest.
How to Make Larger than Life Pencil Sculptures with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth />

How to Make Larger than Life Pencil Sculptures with Rigid Wrap Plaster Cloth

Learn how to make larger than life pencil sculptures with Rigid Wrap plaster cloth and paper towel rolls! This fun video will show you everything you need to create this project.
Colored Sand Crafts for the Winter Holidays />

Colored Sand Crafts for the Winter Holidays

The winter holidays will be here soon, and it's the perfect time to get crafty with your family! Make some memories this holiday season with simple colored sand craft projects that are wonderful for all ages and skill levels.
Jack-o-lantern Tiki Mug with Blackjack Clay />

Jack-o-lantern Tiki Mug with Blackjack Clay

Shaunt Berberian used Blackjack Clay to create this fabulous jack-o-lantern tiki mug! Click through to learn more.
Upcycled Drinks Tray Fall Centerpiece />

Upcycled Drinks Tray Fall Centerpiece

Emma Iverney used Hearty Clay and Rigid Wrap to create a beautiful fall centerpiece out of an old drink tray! Click through to learn more.
How to Sculpt a Pumpkin with CelluClay />

How to Sculpt a Pumpkin with CelluClay

Renowned artist Mathieu Rene of Creaturiste shows you how to sculpt pumpkins with CelluClay. Watch his in-depth tutorial to learn how to achieve amazing results with this product!
Artist Spotlight: Johanna Parker of Johanna Parker Design />

Artist Spotlight: Johanna Parker of Johanna Parker Design

ACTÍVA Products is excited to kick off its new Artist Spotlight Series by featuring the incredibly talented folk artist, Johanna Parker of Johanna Parker Design. We are honored that Johanna is sharing insight into her creative process with us, and we know you will find her personality captivating and her unique designs inspiring!
"Ezra" - a Halloween Sculpture by David Everett />

"Ezra" - a Halloween Sculpture by David Everett

Artist and graphic designer, David Everett, used CelluClay and LaDoll clay to create this fabulous sculpture of "Ezra," a Halloween figure!
Cassie Stephens' Halloween Eyeball Ornaments with Rigid Wrap />

Cassie Stephens' Halloween Eyeball Ornaments with Rigid Wrap

Cassie Stephens shows you how to create adorable eyeball ornaments for Halloween with Rigid Wrap!
How to Make Sand Art with Adhesive Boards />

How to Make Sand Art with Adhesive Boards

Creating gorgeous sand art with colored sand has never been easier, thanks to ACTÍVA's new Adhesive Boards! This video will show you how easy it is to pour, sprinkle, and shake your way to stunning artwork with texture!
Ghost Hand Emerging from Picture Frame (A Halloween Project with CelluClay) />

Ghost Hand Emerging from Picture Frame (A Halloween Project with CelluClay)

Elementary school art teacher Jill N. used CelluClay to create this spook-tacular 3D ghost hand for Halloween! Click through to read and see more!
5 Colored Sand Projects for Fall />

5 Colored Sand Projects for Fall

Using colored sand in arts and crafts projects, home decor, and wedding or party decor has never been easier! There are so many beautiful ideas for how to use colored sand, and we're sharing five of our favorite colored sand projects for fall to help inspire you!
How to Make a Mermaid Crown with Real Seashells />

How to Make a Mermaid Crown with Real Seashells

Channel your inner sea princess with this amazingly fun and beautiful mixed media project! Make a Mermaid Crown with Real Seashells and feel like under-the-sea royalty.