Air Dry Clay Ornament Crafts

Step 1

Begin rolling out a small handful of air-dry clay using a glass bottle or rolling pin until the clay is about 1/8-inch thick. You can use wax paper underneath for easy lifting.

Step 2

Add a few drops of water with your fingertips if the clay begins cracking while rolling. You will need to continue to add moisture the longer you work with the clay.

Step 3

Place stems or leaves onto the clay. Gently roll over the stem with the bottle or rolling pin to imprint the pattern onto the clay.

Step 4

Carefully remove the stems/leaves to reveal your pattern. Then use a cookie cutter to create your ornament shape.

Step 5

If hanging the ornament, use a straw or dowel to create a hole at the top.

Step 6

Allow at least 24 hours for the ornament to dry completely.

Step 7

Once dry, paint the surface of the ornament using acrylic paint.

Step 8

If desired, you can press flowers and then use Mod Podge to adhere a flower to the ornament. Apply a top coat of Mod Podge onto the flower and let it dry for 20-30 minutes.

Step 9

Add jute twine or string to hang the ornament. As an option, you can add beads to embellish your design.

Step 10

Follow steps 1-7 above. Be sure to use a small dowel to make two small holes in each wing of the angel.

Step 11

Optional: Paint wooden beads with white and gold acrylic paint, lightly brushing the paint on for a more rustic effect.

Step 12

Using jewelry wire, attach the wooden beads to the ornament to hang.