Create Personalized Dish Towels with DIY Infusible Ink: A Simple Craft Idea

Looking for a creative and functional DIY project to spruce up your kitchen? Check out this tutorial for making DIY Infusible Ink Dish Towels from Heather Handmade. This craft is the perfect combination of customization and practicality. Infusible Ink is a unique and innovative product that allows you to create vibrant, long-lasting designs on fabric, ceramic, and other surfaces with ease. This tutorial will guide you step-by-step to create beautiful, personalized dish towels that are not only stylish but also durable.

If you’ve never worked with Infusible Ink before, you’re in for a treat! The process involves using specially designed inks that transfer seamlessly into your fabric or material. Unlike regular heat transfer vinyl (HTV), Infusible Ink bonds directly with the fabric, creating a design that won’t peel or crack over time. This results in a much more permanent and high-quality finish compared to traditional methods.

You can use Infusible Ink to add fun, vibrant patterns or personalized touches to your dish towels. Imagine adding your favorite quotes, monograms, or even a cute design to brighten up your kitchen space. Plus, the possibilities are endless — you can use it on other items like t-shirts, tote bags, and even mugs for unique gift ideas or personal projects.

What is Infusible Ink?

Infusible Ink is a product by Cricut, designed for creating permanent, full-color designs on fabric and other materials. Unlike traditional heat transfer vinyl (HTV), Infusible Ink works by infusing the ink into the fabric using heat, which makes the design a part of the fabric itself. This creates a professional-quality finish that won’t peel, fade, or crack over time, even after many washes. It’s a fantastic way to personalize clothing, home décor, and accessories with vibrant, long-lasting designs.

Ready to dive into this fun project? Follow the full tutorial here and start creating your own Infusible Ink dish towels today!

DIY Infusible Ink Dish Towels Tutorial

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There’s something about eggs that feels timeless—whether it’s a basket of freshly laid ones from the farmer’s market or the dozen you picked up on your weekly grocery run. But let’s be honest, those cardboard cartons aren’t exactly pretty to look at. That’s where this little project comes in: a handmade ceramic pottery egg holder that looks beautiful sitting out on the counter, ready for breakfast or brunch.

This DIY egg holder is both practical and stylish, giving you a sturdy place to store or display your eggs. It’s also a fun way to experiment with clay, even if you’re brand new to pottery. By using a recycled egg carton as a mold, you can easily create those classic rounded shapes without complicated tools.

I love projects like this because they blend utility with charm—you’ll end up with a piece that feels rustic, modern, and completely one-of-a-kind. Plus, they make thoughtful gifts for foodies, farmhouse kitchen lovers, or anyone who appreciates a touch of handmade in their home.

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through step by step how to transform a lump of clay into a farmhouse-chic ceramic egg holder. Whether you use air-dry clay for a simple weekend project or pottery clay for a kiln-fired piece, you’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes together.

Materials You’ll Need:

Air-dry clay or pottery clay (depending on whether you’ll kiln-fire it or not)
A recycled egg carton (cardboard type works best)
Rolling pin or bottle
Craft knife or clay cutting tool
Water and a small sponge for smoothing
Optional: white paint or glaze if firing

Step 1: Prep Your Carton

Grab a standard cardboard egg carton and trim it down so you only have the section you’ll use for your holder (six-egg size is perfect). If the cone peaks inside the carton are too tall, snip them shorter so the clay will form neatly over the top.

(Refer to image: cut-out carton with holes in the peaks)

Step 2: Roll Out the Clay

Take a ball of clay and roll it out flat to about ½ cm thickness. Keep it even but not paper-thin—this is what gives the egg holder strength.

(Refer to image: hands pressing clay flat)

Step 3: Mold the Clay

Drape your rolled clay over the inside of the egg carton. Gently press it down into the cups so it takes the familiar egg-carton shape. Smooth the edges with your fingers or trim them neatly with a craft knife for a clean finish.

(Refer to image: hand pressing clay into the egg carton mold)

Step 4: Refine the Shape

Carefully peel the clay from the carton. At this point, you’ll have the wavy outline and little pockets where your eggs will sit. Use damp fingers or a sponge to smooth away cracks and rough edges.

(Refer to image: formed clay holder on table)

Step 5: Dry and Harden

Air-dry clay: Leave it out for 24–48 hours until fully hardened.
Pottery clay: Let it dry leather-hard before bisque firing in the kiln. Once bisque-fired, apply glaze (a glossy white looks so modern!) and fire again.

Step 6: Style and Use

Once dry (or fired and glazed), your egg holder is ready to use! It looks beautiful styled on a breakfast table, in the fridge for farm-fresh eggs, or even as a quirky jewelry holder for rings and beads.

(Refer to hero image: finished ceramic egg holder with eggs inside)

Tips for Success:

Don’t roll your clay too thin—it will warp or crack when drying.
For a rustic look, leave the edges organic and wavy.
If you’re painting air-dry clay, a matte chalk paint works best for that ceramic-like finish.

This little DIY egg holder is proof that something so simple can become a handmade treasure. Plus, it makes a brilliant handmade gift for foodies and farmhouse lovers.

Which Clay Should You Choose for Your Egg Holder?

One of the most common questions I get asked is: what kind of clay works best for a project like this? The truth is, there’s no single right answer—it depends on the look and finish you want. To give you a little side-by-side comparison, here are four variations of the same egg holder, each made with a different type of clay.

Polymer Clay – Perfect for beginners or small projects, polymer clay is easy to handle and cures in a standard oven. It gives a smooth, lightweight finish, but keep in mind it’s not food-safe unless properly sealed. Best for decorative use.
White Air Dry Clay – This is the simplest choice if you don’t have access to a kiln. Air dry clay dries naturally at room temperature, leaving a matte, chalky ceramic look. It’s beautiful painted or left natural, though it’s not as strong as fired pottery.
Glazed Pottery Clay (Pink) – For that authentic, long-lasting ceramic finish, pottery clay is the way to go. After firing and glazing, you’ll get a glossy, durable, food-safe piece. The blush pink glaze here adds a touch of softness and farmhouse charm.
Terracotta Air Dry Clay – This clay has a warm, earthy tone that brings out a rustic, Mediterranean feel. Like white air-dry clay, it doesn’t require firing, but it’s more porous. It’s best for decorative displays rather than functional use.

Each version has its own charm, so the choice really depends on your tools, skills, and whether you want a purely decorative piece or something durable enough for daily kitchen use.