I’m excited to share how I created this tiny seaside-themed miniature featuring a handmade starfish night light. If you’ve ever wanted to try clay crafting or make your own miniature beach scene, this guide will show you exactly what I used and how I brought everything to life.
Materials I Used
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Modeling Clay – Soft and easy to shape, perfect for crafting tiny starfish and seaside elements.
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UV Resin – Adds a glossy, water-like finish for the ocean effect.
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PVC Sheets – Ideal for creating transparent panels or containers to hold resin water.
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Flowing Sand Oil – Creates dynamic, flowing water effects in resin.
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Pigments – For painting vibrant, detailed colors on the sand, shells, and starfish.
Step-by-Step Process
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Shape the Figures
I started by sculpting the starfish, seashells, and other seaside elements with modeling clay. -
Add Color
Once the shapes were ready, I painted details with pigments. Painting before the clay fully dries gives the best results. -
Create Water Effects
To make realistic water, I mixed UV resin with flowing sand oil and poured it into a PVC container to simulate the ocean. -
Assemble Everything
Finally, I placed the clay figures inside the resin-filled panels, arranged the composition, and let it set. The handmade starfish night light became the centerpiece of the scene.
You can watch the full process on my Instagram.
If you want to try it yourself, all the materials are available in my Modeling Clay Kits
Creating miniature seaside worlds is fun, relaxing, and perfect for decorating your space or making unique handmade gifts.