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Category: Turtles

Baby sea turtles uniquely molded from clay, molded into paper mache, baked and hand painted.  From 2″ refrigerator magnets to wall hanging decorations.

  • Papier-Mâché Sea Turtle Ornaments & Magnets

    Hand-molded from lightweight papier-mâché, these delightful sea turtle ornaments and magnets come in a variety of sizes, each one uniquely painted by hand with vibrant acrylic colors. Their shells shimmer with lively patterns—swirls, dots, and bold hues inspired by the sea—making every turtle one-of-a-kind.

    Some turtles are fitted with loops to hang as cheerful ornaments, while others are backed with magnets, perfect for brightening up a fridge, filing cabinet, or any magnetic surface. Whether small and pocket-sized or larger statement pieces, these turtles bring a splash of ocean charm and a touch of whimsy wherever they go.

    Great for beach lovers, ocean-inspired décor, or unique handmade gifts!

    Handmade Papier-Mâché Sea Turtle Ornaments & Magnets

    Bring a splash of the ocean into your home with these colorful papier-mâché sea turtle ornaments and magnets! Each turtle is hand-molded, then painted with bright acrylic designs—no two are ever the same.

    Available in various sizes, these lightweight turtles are perfect as:

    • 🎨 Hanging ornaments for beachy décor
    • 🧲 Magnets to brighten fridges, lockers, or boards
    • 🎁 Unique gifts for ocean and turtle lovers

    Cheerful, vibrant, and handmade with care, these little sea turtles are sure to bring smiles and seaside charm wherever they land.

  • How to Make Sea Turtles with CelluClay

    How to sculpt, mold and decorate a paper mache sea turtle

    In anticipation of teaching a class this month on how to make, bake and paint sea turtles using the Activa product CellUClay, I put together a tutorial that should explain the step by step process.

    The first step is to create a figurine or sculpture to use as a mold.

    I like to use polymer, non-drying clay to sculpt masks, ornaments and, yes, turtles. I’ve found it handy to set my little bucket of clay next to the foot warmer so the clay is always soft and plyable.

    These were my first attempt at baby sea turtle sculptures. They are fairly large as baby sea turtles go, so I kept on trying to get smaller and smaller models.

    Success.

    I now have three sizes of Leatherbacks. The smallest one is about 2′

    Size Matters

    The challenge is to make a baby sea turtle that will cook and dry in an oven within a few short hours. Larger paper mache molds can take up to 12 hours to dry.

    I like to make permanent casts of the clay sculptures to use as back ups. Eventually the silicone molds break. Having a backup copy is good.

    Plus, when grandkids visit I’ve got a bucket of creatures for them to play with.

    To make a clay model you must have a good selection of clay tools.

    I find the blue tools with various sized metal balls quite handy for smoothing out surfaces.

    Once you are satisfied with your clay model, prepare it for molding.

    I use polymer clay to form the walls of my models simply because it saves a few bucks and the process doesn’t seem to affect the clay.

    Spray the clay with a dusting of non-stick spray or vasoline to make de-molding easier once the mold sets.

    Follow the instructions on the silicone mixtures. Slowly cover the clay model with the well-mixed resin to at least 1/4 ” over the highest point. Wait the appropriate length of time before demolding.