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Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments

November 16, 2014 by Albion

I fully admit that I’ve been daydreaming about pulling some of our Christmas decorations out even though we haven’t hit Thanksgiving yet. I wasn’t always that person, but I am now! I figure that even if I talk myself out of fully decorating, I can make some preparations, though, right?! This Handmade Ornament Blog Hop is perfect for that little bit of Christmas prep before going all out. I won’t tell if you decide to start making some now. 😉

Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments

 

Handmade Christmas Ornament Blog Hop

I’ve been on the lookout for crafts to do with the girls this year, and making these Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments is perfect. They’re easy, fun, and we can make them together.

You will need:

  • polymer clay
  • modeling tool set
  • texture sheet
  • craft paint
  • glitter
  • Mod Podge
  • brush
  • baker’s twine
  • baking pan
  • oven

ornament supplies

Break the clay into smaller pieces and smooth them out onto your tray. Using your tools, cut the clay into the shape you want your ornament to be. Press the texture sheet onto the clay firmly. Don’t forget to make a hole for the twine.

clay

flatten the clay

trim the clay

texture sheet

textured clay

hole for hanging

When you’ve made as many ornaments as you want, bake them in a 275 degree oven. The instructions say to bake for 15 minutes per 1/4 inch.

When the ornaments have baked and cooled, it’s time to decorate! I started by lightly painting my ornaments gold.

ornaments

paint gold

While the paint is still wet, sprinkle glitter onto the ornaments. When the paint is dry, cover the glitter with a coat of Mod Podge.

glitter

Mod Podge

When everything is dry (it doesn’t take long!), cut pieces of your twine that are long enough to create a loop to hang it how you want. Loop the twine through and tie a knot.

twineThese Polymer Clay Ornaments are so much fun as a family craft. The kids can “carve” their names into them, use their favorite colors…the possibilities are endless!

Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments

Polymer Clay Christmas Ornaments

If you’re interested in the garland peeking out from behind the ornaments, check out my Trim the Tree Garland!

Trim the Tree Garland

Please check out all of the awesome handmade ornaments other bloggers have made for you! I’m so excited to start making and decorating now, and I bet you will be, too!

An InLinkz Link-up


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Category: makeTag: Christmas, DecoArt, glitter, handmade ornaments, I, mod podge, ornaments, polymer clay, Sculpey

About Albion

I’ve wanted to be an archaeologist, in theatre, a judge and to run a museum. I’m now in my mid-30s and have no idea what I want to be when I grow up.

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  1. [email protected]

    November 16, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Love the color and texture of these ornaments.
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  2. Bethany

    November 17, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    I love the texture you put on the polymer clay! I’ve never tried that before, but you have inspired me.
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  3. Kirsten

    November 20, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Great idea to add texture to your clay ornaments! Very pretty 🙂
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  4. Sarah @ Little Red Brick House

    November 20, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    These are so cool! Truly handmade. Love it!
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