17. Clay Incised Web Trinket Dishes
Add a functional touch of spooky style to your vanity, bedside table, or entryway with clay incised web trinket dishes. Made from simple air-dry clay, these sweet little dishes are perfect for holding rings, keys, or festive jewelry during the October season. They make wonderful handmade gifts for friends who love the gothic aesthetic or enjoy unique, artisanal home accessories.
Roll out a portion of white air-dry clay to about a quarter-inch thickness. Cut out a circle using a cookie cutter or a small bowl as a template. Press the clay circle gently into a shallow bowl to give it a curved shape. Using a toothpick, needle tool, or fine stylus, carefully carve a delicate spider web pattern into the damp clay. Once the clay has dried completely, paint the entire dish with black acrylic paint, then use a fine brush to fill the carved lines with metallic gold or silver paint. Seal with a glossy varnish for a professional, ceramic-like finish.