Pinch Pot Favors

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Native Americans and Pilgrims alike made pinch pots out of clay to use for everything from storing grains to cooking over a fire. This Thanksgiving, they serve a more decorative purpose -- as place markers filled with sweet treats.

Prep Time: Weekend Project
What you need:
	Self-hardening clay in moist form (available at crafts stores) Bowl of water Nontoxic acrylic paints Paper cupcake liners Candies
Seasons: Thanksgiving
Materials: clay , food items, paints
Instructions:
1.	Since clay can be hard for little hands to mold, an adult can make each pinch pot base by pressing her thumbs into a plum-size ball of clay.
2.	Roll some clay snakes and mold them around the formed bases to build up the pots. Once each pot has reached a satisfactory height, wet the clay with water and smooth the sides, kneading the clay so that there are no gaping holes.
3.	When the clay has air-dried (this takes about twenty-four hours), decorate the outside of the pots with acrylic paints.
4.	Line the bowls with cupcake liners and then fill them with candy corn, chocolates and messages to tell your guests why you're thankful to know them. More Thanksgiving Crafts »