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Clay Ornaments

December 4, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 16 Comments

Last weekend, Sarah and I made some clay Christmas ornaments. It was a little like baking but without the calories! This would be great activity to do with kids of all ages.

We used some air dry clay that we purchased from Riot. 500g was enough to make 35 small ornaments.We rolled the clay out on baking paper; embossed the clay using cuttlebug embossing folders or imprinted with rubber stamps; and then cut out the ornaments using Christmas cookie cutters. We also made a small hole for hanging.

We then laid the ornaments on baking sheets and left them to air dry for 48 hours, turning them every 8 hours or so.We then coated them with some spray on varnish to seal the clay.

Finally, we threaded some red and white bakers twine through and tied a knot.

We are planning on setting up the Christmas tree this afternoon – can’t wait to start getting our home ready to celebrate Christmas.

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  1. shez says

    December 4, 2011 at 12:47 am

    they look very nice Lisa

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  2. Pauline says

    December 4, 2011 at 12:57 am

    very cute ornies lisa..I saw some necklaces similar to this today..they were nice too…nice work!
    cheers

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  3. Linda says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:00 am

    Great idea Lisa & Sarah, and they look great.

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  4. Nat @ dear little house says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Very sweet! That would make for a striking tree 🙂

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  5. Luscious Lea says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:40 am

    Very pretty.

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  6. Bela says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:16 am

    Pure delight, dear Lisa!!!
    I love it!!!!
    Have a wonderful Sunday!!!
    Bela

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  7. Terriaw says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:33 am

    These ornaments are so beautiful! I love the simple white color against a lovely green tree. They look so easy too. What a fun project to do together.

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  8. Mary says

    December 4, 2011 at 11:08 am

    Love the ornaments. They will look so pretty on your tree.

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  9. Dora Ramalho says

    December 4, 2011 at 11:39 am

    wonderfull 🙂

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  10. Jenny of Elefantz says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    So pretty, Lisa! 🙂
    Hugs
    Jenny
    xx

    Reply
  11. Thimbleanna says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    So Cute Lisa — you and Sarah sure do some fun projects!

    Reply
  12. em's scrapbag says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:44 am

    What a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Pippa {Pepper+Buttons} says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:59 am

    They look gorgeous and not too difficult to make. Will have to try!

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  14. Mary says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    Hi.

    This is such a great idea! I like how you have embossed the patterns.

    Mary

    Reply
  15. Jodie @ The Haby Goddess says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:00 pm

    These look stunning! I love how they have been left white.

    Reply
  16. Talia says

    December 11, 2011 at 4:45 am

    These are gorgeous! I’ve been making salt dough ornaments, but might need to give clay ones a try too!

    Reply

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