Air Dry Clay Ornament

Create an Air Dry Clay DIY Ornament with the imprint from a winter hat. Hang on your holiday tree, use as a homemade holiday decoration, or give as a gift!

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Supplies:

  • Crayola Air Dry Clay
  • Crayola Glitter Glue
  • Crayola Watercolours
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Water
  • Disposable Cups
  • Wax Paper
  • Winter Hat
  • Straws
  • Ribbon

CIY Staff Tips:

  • Make more than a single ornament! Experiment with other shapes and colours to complement your holiday décor.

Steps:

1
Step 1

On a piece of wax paper, roll out a 1/2” thick, medium-size ball of air dry clay.

2
Step 2

Place an old winter hat on top of the clay. Use rolling pin to create an imprint.

3
Step 3

Use cookie cutter on the clay to create the ornament shape.

4
Step 4

Use straw to create a hole close to the top of the ornament. Dry overnight.

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Step 5

When dry, paint ornament with watercolours.

6
Step 6

Add accents with glitter glue. Dry 3–4 hours.

7
Step 7

Tie ribbon or string through the hole and tie to complete the ornament.

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Step 8

Hang on your tree or around the house!

  • Occasion:

    • Christmas

  • Age:

    • 6+,

    • 8+,

    • Tween+


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