Clay Mustache Photo Props – DIY Clay Mustaches

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Clay Mustache Photo Props: Today we are sharing how to make clay mustaches. This is a fun clay project that is easy to make. With wedding season upon us, I thought I would share a tutorial and share how you can make your own. DIY clay mustaches:  Use them for photo props! I have made photo props for several weddings and parties. You can create them easily too.

But, you don’t need a party to create these fun DIY Mustache Photo Props. This would be a fun project to do with older kids! Then they have a fun photo session while you take pictures of them.

You can store them in your favorite mason jar or container for display if you like, pulling them out anytime you need a mustache photo prop. Later in this post I share how to set up a table for using them at a wedding reception and photos of the bride and groom using them. I hope this inspires you to get creative and make your own fun photo props! 

Are looking for other ideas here’s where to find all our summer craft ideas. And here are all our Wedding Ideas. 

DIY Mustache Photo Props

Easy mustache photo prop tutorial 

How To Make Clay Mustaches 

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Tools you need can vary from things in your kitchen to the preferred pottery and sculpting tools. Believe it or not, if you are creating with clay or making lots of these clay mustaches you’ll love to invest in these clay tools. They are not expensive and can be used for many art and crafts projects, ceramic or Sculpey clay projects.

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Project Notes

1. The links share are links I have used or own. 
2.  Important: Please note that do not use your baker’s rolling pin for this project! If you do not have a second one use a jar or wine bottle or something else.
3. Do not use a glass rolling pin. Pick up a wooden rolling pin at a yard sale, or thrift shop, or pick up a cheap rolling pin (just to use for crafts).
4. Use care when working around small children! Sculpty clay and certain clays aren’t for young children (get them playdough to keep them busy). Plus, you will be using an oven, along with sharp tools.
5. Older kids may enjoy this project but, supervision will be required.
6. See the wedding couple with the mustache photo props at the end of the post! 

Supplies For This Clay Project 

Supplies and Tools:

Clay for this project

• Sculpey Original Clay, 3-3/4-Pound, White – oven-bake clay is recommended. It is easy to use & 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
• Or your kitchen items (see the image above for suggestions)

Other Supplies

• Loew Cornell Dowel Rods 12″-3/16″ 20/Pkg
• Krylon 6-Ounce Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating Aerosol Spray
• E-6000 Craft 3.7-Ounce Adhesive
• High-quality spray paint- colors black, brown, silver for mustaches
• And other colors of spray paint for dowels to go with wedding colors or photoshoot-colored themes. (other colors optional)
• wash rag
• hand towel
• paper towels
• cookie sheet or sheet pan
• aluminum foil (to protect the surface of your cookie sheet or sheet pan or it won’t be food-safe after. I just use an old sheet pan for my crafts and not for food. 
• container for water (to dip your fingers in when smoothing out clay)
• craft rolling pin * not for food use! or glass jar as mentioned above
• If not using the 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)

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I placed the step-by-step mustache photo prop tutorial directly on this image, just click the image to enlarge it and follow along! Please note: Additional steps are in the Step by Step instructions below! When you bake your clay follow the directions on your box. If your oven runs hot check five minutes prior to the end time.

How To Make Clay Mustaches

Clay Mustaches Photo Props Instructions:

Step by Step Directions for Photo Prop Mustaches

1. Take a separate piece of clay and roll it into a ball
2. Flatten with a rolling pin ( jar or hands)
3. Cut out your shape
4. Separate your un-needed clay
5. Make lines and ridges on your mustache (with your clay tools or a pencil)
6. Carefully poke a hole in the bottom
7. Smooth edges with damp fingertips
8. Bake in the oven (per clay instructions)
9. Let the cooked clay cool 
10. Paint dowels, then let them dry
11. Spray Paint cooled mustaches ( this must be done outdoors or in a highly ventilated area)
12. Spray Krylon Sealer onto the painted mustaches that are already completely dried (This step must be done outdoors or in a highly ventilated area)
13. Put glue on the 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!
16. Easy print and save directions below to have next to you for reference!

DIY Clay Mustaches

Clay Mustache Photo Props

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How to set up your photo prop table at a wedding, party, or event 

Here are a few tips for your event fun!

You can use many shapes, create lips or anything else that suits your occasion or photo prop needs! If you use this tutorial and make something be sure to tag us on Twitter and Instagram with @DearCreatives I’d love to see how you made your own! 

1. Instant Camera
2. Extra Film
3. Permenant Markers 
4. Bucket 
5. Shredded paper filling

• 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.

Wedding Couple Using Mustache Photo Props

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Looking for other photo prop ideas? 

• DIY photo booth backdrop 
• First Day of School Signs, DIY Photo Props

I hope you try making mustache photo props for any of your occasions! Need any photo props made but, don’t have time? Just email me and we can chat.

What kind of photo props have you made for parties, weddings, or events? Have you ever tried making clay mustache photo props? Or will you make this clay project? Tag us on social media with you make yours. @DearCreatives on Twitter and Instagram

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