Clay letters for the nursery, birth gift

Clay letters for a nursery are a beautiful, personal decoration and an ideal gift for a birth or baby shower. These colorful clay name letters add warmth, individuality, and handmade charm to any nursery. Whether placed over a crib, on a door, or on a shelf, DIY name decor is a real eye-catcher and serves as a lasting memory of your baby's first days. Best of all: this DIY project is also perfect for parents-to-be, grandparents, or creative friends.

For our example name "Chloé," we used our own I AM CREATIVE font. So that you can easily create your own custom name out of clay, we have provided the entire alphabet as a downloadable PDF template. This allows you to craft any name, nickname, or even individual initials as personalized nursery decor.

Print out the alphabet and cut out the letters you need.

Roll out the clay evenly using the FIMO® acrylic roller. A thickness of about 2 cm ensures stable, sculptural letters with a beautiful 3D effect.

Place the paper letters on the clay and trace the contours with a pointed tool. FIMO® modeling tools are particularly well-suited for this.

You can round off the edges using a little water and your fingers. This creates that characteristic soft, handmade look.

Depending on the thickness, the clay letters should dry completely for about 2–3 days.

Homemade clay letters can be wonderfully combined with other baby items to create a lovely gift set. For this, we have put together a decorative gift basket with practical products such as edge protectors, soft muslin cloths, and cute teething rings from Esmée. This creates a thoughtful gift for a birth that is both sentimental and suitable for everyday use. A perfect blend of personalized DIY decor and useful baby basics.