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Clay Mustache Photo Prop Tutorial – #DIY

Mustache Clay Photo Prop Tutorial - How to make clay mustaches. Fun clay project that is easy to make. Use the DIY mustaches for weddings, events or photoshoots. Visit DearCreatives.com for Step by Step Images

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 12 clay mustaches
Author Theresa Huse

Ingredients

  • Sculpey Original Clay 3-3/4-Pound, White - oven-bake clay is recommended. It is easy to use and gives you great results.
  • Tools:
  • Trademark Tools 75-S008 Hawk 8-Piece Pottery and Clay Modelling Tool Sculpture Set
  • Darice 6-Piece Wooden Clay Tool Set
  • Other Supplies:
  • Loew Cornell Dowel Rods 12″-3/16″ 20/Pkg
  • Krylon 6-Ounce Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating Aerosol Spray
  • High-quality spray paint: colors black brown, silver for mustaches and other colors for dowels to go with wedding colors or photoshoot colors (other colors optional)
  • wash rag
  • hand towel
  • paper towels
  • cookie sheet
  • tin foil
  • container for water to dip your fingers in when smoothing out clay
  • rolling pin * not for food use! or glass jar as mentioned above
  • If not using above mentioned tools you will need to improvise note you will not use your items/utensils for eating once used
  • oven follow directions on the box for baking for the type of clay you are using

Instructions

  1. Step by Step Directions for Photo Prop Mustaches

  2. Use a separate piece of clay and roll into a ball

  3. Flatten with the rolling pin ( jar or hands)

  4. Cut out your shape
  5. Separate your un-needed clay

  6. Make lines and ridges on your mustaches

  7. Carefully poke a hole in the bottom (for your dowel to go into after being baked)

  8. Smooth edges with damp fingertips

  9. Bake in the oven (per clay instructions) and let the clay cool fully

  10. Paint the dowels and let them dry

  11. Spray Paint cooled mustaches (this must be done outdoors or in a highly ventilated area)

  12. Spray Krylon Sealer onto Painted on mustaches that are already completely dried (This step must be done outdoors or in a highly ventilated area)

  13. Put glue on end of the dowel

  14. Insert dowel with glue into mustache hole and let dry completely prior to using

  15. Have fun, dress up and take photos! Or set up a display at a wedding or an event as shown in the post.

Recipe Notes

For full photos and tips for making your own clay mustaches go here -

DIY Clay Mustache Photo Props

  • Purchase extra clay and dowels for making more. The steps are the same and you will have plenty of spray paint from the original supply list. 
  • See this post with the bride and groom using the mustaches and the wedding banner we made for the wedding too. 

Looking for other photo prop ideas?