Clays & Ornaments Collection – Hand-Sculpted Stories in Clay
Hand-sculpted flowers, emblems, seasonal delights, and functional hummingbird feeders brought to life in clay.
From our studio in Folsom, Louisiana, these hand-sculpted works celebrate the joy of functional art and seasonal decoration. Using a variety of polymer, air-dry, and epoxy clays for structural strength — we create intricate flowers, ornate patterns, and architectural details that transform glass vessels, ornaments, soap dispensers, and other treasured objects into unique treasures.
Each piece is individually shaped, sometimes painted with vibrant acrylics and enamels, and finished with care to bring color, personality, and a touch of Louisiana charm into the home. Whether displayed as year-round décor, holiday ornaments, or practical kitchen accents, these functional sculptures invite beauty and storytelling into daily life.
Several of these ornaments, and functional clay works have found homes with collectors who appreciate the time, skill, and personal touch that goes into each one. Every piece is entirely handcrafted in our Louisiana studio — no two are ever identical.
Browse the collection below. If a design speaks to you or you envision something custom for a special occasion, reach out — we’d be honored to create a piece tailored to your vision.
Availability Note: Every Clay & Ornament piece is a one-of-a-kind. Limited similar versions may be available on request (3-4 weeks lead time), but each remains a unique original with natural variations in color blending, texture, and sculptural detail.
🟢 Available : Crawfish Boil Soap Dispenser by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. This functional work of art features a polymer clay design over a triangular silicone-base glass bottle, meticulously hand-sculpted with bright red crawfish, golden ears of corn, sliced lemons, and the subtle texture of newspaper spread beneath the feast. Bold red and yellow accents, along with light-catching faceted crystal details, bring vibrancy reminiscent of sunlight on a summer gathering. Includes a complimentary bottle of liquid hand soap.
🟢 Available : These handcrafted functional art pieces capture the vibrant charm of historic Creole shotgun houses. One features a soft lavender facade with blue shutters and ornate gingerbread trim; the other displays a rich purple exterior accented in lime and periwinkle. Both include transoms, translucent windows, a gable roof with porch overhang, delicate potted plants, yard blooms, and miniature fencing. Authentic Southern elegance for everyday use.
🟢 Available : Mardi Gras Honey or Sweetener Jar – Swirling Carnival Majesty by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. This hand-sculpted covered jar captures the vibrant energy and regal palette of Carnival through bold, swirling layers of deep royal purple, shimmering silver leaf, and accents of green and white that evoke the flowing banners, throws, and lights of a Mardi Gras parade. The surface is richly textured with rope-like purple detailing around the rim and base, while a generous natural cork lid and attached wooden spoon complete the piece with practical charm and visual warmth. The marbled, wave-like patterns in the clay create a dynamic, almost liquid effect — as if the colors of justice (purple), power (gold), and faith (green) are dancing across the vessel.
🟢 Available : Mardi Gras Majesty Lidded Jar by Art Illusions by Young, Folsom, Louisiana. This hand-sculpted polymer clay covered vessel features rich swirling strata of deep purple, gold, white, black, and subtle green with bold purple rope-twist bands at the top and base. The marbled lid in complementary purple and gold tones completes this opulent Carnival-inspired storage jar, perfect as a decorative accent or elegant keepsake holder. A unique original showcasing layered clay artistry and Louisiana celebration spirit.
🟢 Available : Carnival Opulence Lidded Vessel by Art Illusions by Young, Folsom, Louisiana. This sculptural polymer clay jar displays intricate marbled layers of amethyst purple, emerald green, gold, and soft white with a soft purple and gold marbled lid accented by a delicate gold chain detail. Shown with lid removed to reveal the glass interior, this elegant vessel blends functional storage with jewel-box luxury and hand-sculpted Carnival artistry.
🟢 Available : Floral Lace Trinket Jar by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. This hand-sculpted clay covered cylindrical jar features a delicate lace-like pattern in soft cream with accents of pink and gold, evoking vintage textiles and the graceful floral motifs of Southern tradition. The softly textured surface displays repeating floral and geometric designs bordered by pink bands at the top and bottom, while a coordinating domed lid with sculpted knob completes the piece, making it both beautiful and practical for storing small treasures.
🟢 Available : Translucent Floral Candle Holder by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. Layers of translucent polymer clay create delicate overlapping floral patterns in soft purples, sunny yellows, and gentle aqua tones that shimmer with a stained-glass-like glow when illuminated from within. The hand-sculpted clay covered glass vessel transforms warm light into a magical, diffused ambiance, celebrating the color and festive spirit of Mardi Gras while remaining elegant for year-round use.
🟢 Available : Miniature Clay Pots Collection by Art Illusions by Young, Folsom, Louisiana. This photo of five different hand-sculpted polymer clay covered micro pots showcases vibrant Mardi Gras-inspired color palettes and intricate surface details. From left to right: a purple and green diamond-patterned pot with matching saucer, a marbled soft purple-and-gold vessel, a bright green pot with purple and gold foil accents, a deep purple pot with green, gold, and purple marbling patterning holding a small succulent, and a green pot with purple band and golden heart emblems. Each tiny planter is individually handcrafted with textured rims, painted rims, and coordinating saucers, perfect for succulents, air plants, or as charming decorative accents that bring Louisiana Carnival joy to any windowsill or shelf.
🟢 Available : Close-up of a Mardi Gras King Cake Baby magnet/pin by Art Illusions by Young. A hand painted and sealed traditional king cake baby rests within a hand-sculpted polymer cake with rolled beads and a metallic purple Louisiana background. The playful miniature sculpture captures the fun and luck at the heart of Carnival season, perfect as a magnet for refrigerators or a pin for jackets and bags
🟢 Available : Dual Crown Royalty Ornament by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. The front of this oversized handcrafted acrylic globe features a radiant clay king’s crown in gleaming gold leaf, adorned with 57 dazzling faceted Austrian crystals and encircled by a rich crimson clay bead border. A lush emerald-green ribbon bow crowns the top, while intricate clay fleur-de-lis motifs in gold, silver, purple, and green frame the composition with regal elegance.
🟢 Available : Woodland Majesty Ornament by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. A noble stag stands poised among towering pines and textured foliage in rich copper-bronze tones, evoking the serene beauty of a forest at twilight. The hand-sculpted and molded relief work captures powerful antlers and graceful stance with lifelike depth, while a generous navy-blue double-sided ribbon bow with two sparkling central accents crowns the top, adding just enough elegance for tree, mantel, or window display.
🟢 Available : Azure Blue Cross Ornament – Sacred Elegance in Cobalt by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. A radiant deep crimson crystal centers on an ornate silver cross adorned with intricate clay filigree and scrollwork that catches light with every movement. Delicate raised flourishes frame the cross against the luminous blue surface, while a generous sparkling silver double ribbon bow with two jeweled central accents crowning the top, creating a beacon of faith and timeless elegance.
🟢 Available : Golden Guardian Angel Ornament by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. This hand-sculpted clay over acrylic spherical ornament tenderly portrays a golden winged angel. Delicate metallic gold detailing and soft iridescent accents glow against the pale background, crowned by a generous white double ribbon bow and two gorgeous crystal brooches.
🟢 Available : Royal Blue Cross Ornament – Sacred Elegance in Cobalt by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. A luminous pearl accent centers on an ornate molded clay silver cross with intricate clay filigree and scrollwork that catches light with every movement. Delicate raised flourishes frame the cross against the deep cobalt blue hand-waxed surface, crowned by a generous double sided royal-blue satin ribbon bow with a two pearl jeweled central accents, creating a beacon of faith and timeless elegance.
🟢 Available : Outdoor view of the Winter Woodland Majesty Ornament by Art Illusions by Young. A custom clay covered acrylic ornament hand-sculpted forest scenes with stag in metallic green and gold tones. A triple looped green velvet ribbon with beautiful golden crystal jewels top this special winter scene. The image highlights the meticulous texturing, painting, and assembly that bring the quiet grandeur of the deep woods to life.
🟢 Available : Celestial Blue Cross Ornament – Sacred Elegance in Cobalt by Art Illusions by Young from Folsom, Louisiana. A radiant turquoise blue European crystal accents center on an ornate clay silver cross adorned with intricate filigree and scrollwork that catches light with every movement. Delicate raised clay flourishes frame the cross against the luminous blue surface, while a generous sparkling silver and cobalt double-sided ribbon bow and jeweled central accents crown the top, adding festive yet dignified grace to this hand-sculpted beacon of faith and beauty.
🟢 Available : This hand-sculpted and molded clay covered spherical ornament features a rich, sparkling turquoise with delicate ruffled texture and subtle iridescent accents that catch the light beautifully. A generous teal ribbon bow with ornate multicolored crystal jewels crowning the top, creating a luminous, elegant piece perfect for Christmas trees or year-round display.
🟢 Available : Pair of Nativity Manger Ornaments by Art Illusions by Young displayed hanging with elegant silver starburst ribbon bows. Each compact piece features the hand-sculpted holy family in a humble stable, sheltered beneath a wooden roof and lit by a radiant crystal-embedded star against a midnight-blue sky. These ornaments blend faith, tradition, and handmade beauty, perfect for year-after-year display as cherished family traditions.
“Many of our earlier Clay and Ornament pieces have found new homes. Browse our archive to see the full evolution of the collection and the range of our work.”