Make Beautiful Pressed Clay Ornaments in Minutes
Materials Needed
- quick-dry paper clay
- wax paper
- rolling pin
- toothpick
- jump rings
- cookie cutter
- evergreen sprigs
- ribbon
Roll Out Clay
Roll the clay into a tight ball and place on wax paper (Image 1). Place another piece of wax paper on top of the ball and press down until flattened. Use a rolling pin to further flatten the clay to about 1/4" thickness. Remove the top layer of wax paper (Image 2).
Cut-Out Ornament
Using a cookie cutter, press down and cut out the ornament. Peel away the excess clay. You'll need to work quickly, as this clay is fast drying.
DIY Pressed Clay Ornament - Cut-Out Ornament
Using a cookie cutter, press down and cut the ornament out. Peel away the excess clay. You'll need to work quickly, as this clay is fast drying.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Imprint Clay
While the clay is still moist, press an evergreen sprig into it hard enough to leave a distinct impression.
DIY Pressed Clay Ornament - Imprint Clay
While clay is still moist, press an evergreen sprig into it hard enough to leave a distinct impression.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Prep to Hang
Using a toothpick, push a hole through the top of the ornament, leaving enough room to accommodate a jump ring.
DIY Pressed Clay Ornament - Prep to Hang
Using a tooth pick, push a hole through at the top of the ornament, leaving enough room to accommodate a jump ring.
Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions
Flynnside Out Productions
Add Jump Ring and Ribbon
Allow the ornament to fully dry for about 2 hours. Once dry, slip the jump ring into the hole (Image 1). Loop a 5" piece of ribbon through the jump ring and tie off to hang the ornament on your tree (Image 2).
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