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Clay and dough · Christmas · Teens

Stamped clay ornaments

White clay ornaments pressed with lace, leaves or letters, simple and pretty on a tree or a gift.

Stamped clay ornaments
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time45 minutes plus 2 days drying
Cost$6 to $12

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Roll the clay
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    Roll the clay

    Roll it 1/4 in thick on parchment.

  2. Step 2: Press the texture
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    Press the texture

    Lay lace or a leaf on top. Roll over it once, then peel it off.

  3. Step 3: Cut the shapes
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    Cut the shapes

    Press cookie cutters straight down.

  4. Step 4: Poke the holes
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    Poke the holes

    Push a straw through near the top of each shape.

  5. Step 5: Dry flat
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    Dry flat

    Flip them every 12 hours for 2 days so they don't curl.

  6. Step 6: Smooth and hang
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    Smooth and hang

    Sand rough edges. Thread a ribbon through the hole.

Edie's tip

Rub a dab of gold paint over the texture and wipe it off. It sinks into the pattern.

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