Cooking or Ukulele or Air Dry Clay?

When I first started thinking about what I should do for the learning project I was in between learning how to cook or playing the ukulele. Cooking would have been a good option because we all need to eat anyway. My thought process was, I would make more complicated meals than I usually do and just blog the learning process. I ultimately decided against it because I figured the types of food I would need would be a little expensive compared to some other learning project options. As for the ukulele, I know a few basic chords and songs but have always wanted to learn more advanced ones. I also decided not to do this because I wanted to start almost from scratch. Then I thought of the one other thing I’ve never tried that I’ve always wanted to: air dry clay art.

Since I’ve never tried anything to do with clay, I had to start from scratch. For me that was buying all of the supplies. So I went out to Micheal’s and bought clay, paints and paint brushes, clay sculpting tools, and a few other things I thought would add fun elements to the things I decide to make. My plan for my first creations are going to be a small catch all dish with the pearls around the edge of it. I would also like to try and make a sand dollar coaster. I got my inspiration for the coaster on TikTok. As I learn and navigate how to create things, I will use TikTok as one of my main sources of tutorials as there are lots of creators who give in depth tips. One account I like so far is the page “Sculpd.” There are lots of good and unique ideas. I will also be using Pinterest to find inspiration. I have a board full of ideas that I am excited to create. My ultimate goal for this project is to be able to make gifts for the people I love for Christmas. I am so excited to start creating!