DIY Fake Cake Pops (Easy Air Dry Foam Clay Character Craft for Beginners)

Watch the full DIY fake cake pop character tutorial above, then follow the step-by-step instructions below to create your own adorable faux dessert decorations.

If you’re looking for a fun and beginner-friendly craft, these DIY fake cake pops are the perfect project. Using air dry foam clay and simple materials, you can create cute character-style desserts that look realistic but are completely non-edible.

This is an easy and budget-friendly craft that’s perfect for beginners, decor, or handmade gifts.

If you love faux dessert crafts, you might also enjoy this DIY fake cake pops tutorial or explore more beginner craft tutorials!

Why you’ll love this DIY:

Beginner-friendly and easy to follow
Budget-friendly using simple materials
Perfect for cute decor or gifts
Customizable with endless designs
Great introduction to fake baking crafts

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How to Make DIY Fake Cake Pops with Air Dry Foam Clay

Roll out your air dry foam clay until it’s soft and easy to work with.
Apply a small amount of glue to the styrofoam ball.
Wrap the air dry foam clay around the ball, covering it completely.
Trim off any excess clay and smooth the surface with your fingers.
Make a hole in the styrofoam, add glue, and insert the cake pop stick.
Use tweezers to gently pull the clay outward to create a soft, fuzzy texture.
Insert toothpicks into the styrofoam where you want the eyes—this helps hold them in place.
Shape the eyes using small pieces of air dry foam clay and attach them to the toothpicks.
Create the pupils (black part of the eyes) and glue them onto the eyeballs.
Form a mouth using air dry foam clay and attach it with glue.
Allow your DIY fake cake pops to dry completely for 24–48 hours.