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Handcrafted Clay Miniature Vegetables That Look Real

bySudha ChandranarayananDelivered across ChennaiView full gallery

I sculpt tiny vegetables from air-dry clay, capturing the fresh, raw details of the real thing. From layered cabbage leaves to realistic coconut shells, these pieces bring a touch of farm-fresh charm to your kitchen.

A promo for my offline vegetables course in Chennai, where you can learn to make 15 different hyper-realistic vegetables.

A showcase of my online vegetables course, where you can learn to make everything from carrots to coconuts.

A promo for my online live vegetables miniatures course, with an early bird offer.

A handful of my miniature vegetable baskets, including tomatoes, beans, and cauliflower.

A close-up of my miniature cabbage, showing the delicate layers of the leaves.

A miniature basket of tomatoes and green beans, a perfect addition to a dollhouse kitchen.

Three baskets of my miniature vegetables: tomatoes and beans, onions, and cauliflower and capsicum.

About this collection

My vegetable miniatures focus on replicating the exact textures you see in nature, from the porous skin of a potato to the delicate, layered leaves of a cabbage. I create these without using factory molds, which means each piece feels truly handmade. Whether you are buying these as kitchen decor or joining my workshops to learn the techniques, my goal is to help you see the art in everyday produce.

I have spent years perfecting how to sculpt these tiny vegetables. The process involves more than just shape; it is about capturing the realism that makes you look twice. In my collection, I cover 15 different varieties, including carrots, brinjals, cauliflower, and onions. Each piece is crafted from high-grade air-dry clay and finished with varnish to ensure it stays durable.

For those interested in learning, I break this down into 25+ distinct techniques in my online and offline sessions. You do not need a professional studio to start—my workshops are designed for beginners, and I focus on using materials that are easy for you to source. We cover everything from sculpting the vegetable itself to creating the tiny baskets and sacks they sit in.

If you are in Chennai, I host intimate, hands-on offline batches where we can focus on the finer movements of your hands. For those joining online via Gmeet, I ensure the camera angles and instructions are clear enough that you can follow along in real-time. Whether you are here for a custom piece of art or want to master the craft yourself, I am happy to guide you through the process.

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Sudha Chandranarayanan

Delivered across ChennaiStarting ₹350 Per Pair / Per Piece

I’m Sudha. For 20 years, I’ve been turning air-dry clay into tiny, lifelike vegetables that remind people of fresh market finds. I believe art should be accessible, which is why I love teaching these techniques to beginners through my online and offline sessions.

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