Fall Home Decor Leaf Dish

This fall home decor project is fun and easy. Make a small leaf dish with just a few materials, and it won’t take a ton of time either.

You can make this dish as big or as small as you wish.

The leaf impression adds a wonderful texture and look to this piece.

While you’re here, check out my terracotta pot clay garden sculpture for more inspiration. 

If you’re looking for more rustic home decor, check out my wood turned bowls and handcrafted decor. I make each one right in my woodshop. 

If you like the look of this clay dish, you might also like this clay pot wreath and these pine cone crafts.

Another crafty project you might like to learn is how to do acrylic paint pour!

Supplies / Materials:

• Air dry clay
• Leaves
• Acrylic Paint, choose a color that fits your home decor
• Paint brush
• Sanding block / sponge
• Krylon clear glaze
• Newspaper to protect your work surface
• Butter knife or dedicated craft knife

Fall Home Decor Leaf Dish

Follow these simple instructions to make this easy fall home decor piece.

Prepare Workspace

Start by laying newspaper out on a good size work area. 

The newspaper will help protect the surface of your work area from the clay and paint we’re going to apply.

Work The Clay

Now that we’re ready, let’s work the clay.

Grab a chunk of clay, a handful is good, and roll it into a ball in your hands.

Place the ball down onto the newspaper.

Use the palm of your hand and fingers to flatten it out to 1/3rd of an inch. No need to be exact.

Use the knife to cut the clay into a shape

We’re doing a simple rectangle.

Apply The Leaf

With your hands, press the leaf into the clay. You want to leave a nice impression in the clay from the leaf.

Remove the leaf from the clay once you have your impression. Feel free to discard the leaf or save it for another project.

Shape The Dish

Carefully work the sides of the clay upwards to form the dish shape you desire.

Allow the clay to dry overnight or until completely hard.

Sand off any rough edges.

Paint The Dish

Paint both the front and the back of the dish, allow time to dry between each.

After the paint has dried, spray the piece with the Krylon glaze.

Allow it to dry for up to 24 hours before use.

Another couple of home decor projects people enjoy from my blog is this rustic bench DIY and these pumpkin suncatchers.