Icicle Ornament

For these beautiful ornaments, you will have to take a deep breath and enjoy the holidays…because I use…glitter.

I don’t use it often, but for these icicle ornaments, I just had to. They really give them such a beautiful look.

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Supplies for icicle Christmas ornaments:

• White Air Dry Clay.
• Blue Paint.
• Paint Brush.
• White Glitter.
• Container or Bowl.
• Skewer.
• Mod Podge.
• Clear Acrylic Spray.
• String.

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How to use air-dry clay to make ornaments

Start by working a little bit of water into your air-dry clay. This will make it easier to work with.

Use a larger chunk of clay and slowly work it into an icicle shape.

Add water to smooth out any edges. Poke a hole for hanging and set aside to dry.

You will want to give it at least 24 hours of dry time. Depending on how humid it is where you live.

When they are completely dry it is time to paint. Start at the top with your blue and slowly add more and more water to it as you work your way down your icicle. 

Relate craft: Check out this other beautiful air dry clay Christmas ornament

Once they are dry add a layer of Mod Podge to the tip and up the sides. Leave some areas near the top untouched so the blue shows through. 

Then holding your icicle over a bowl cover the bottom with glitter. By dumping over the bowl you should save quite a bit of mess and you can pour your glitter back when you are finished. 

Leave to dry. You can finish these off with a bit of clear acrylic spray. This will help keep most of the glitter on your icicle. 

Then add some clear string to hang them.

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Air Dry Clay Christmas Ornaments

I have never worked with air dry clay before. But, there is always a first time for everything!

I have to admit. I’m hooked. The clay is versatile and it drys so light and airy. Perfect for making ornaments for Christmas.

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Supplies for cookie cutter Christmas ornaments

• Air Dry Clay
• Cookie Cutter.
• Parchment Paper.
• Doilies.
• Rolling Pin.  (a play dough one will do)
• Something to poke a hole.
• Paint.
• Paint Brush.
• Water.
• Pallete.
• String.

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How to make unforgettable clay ornaments

First, you need to get your clay ready. Start by kneading in a little bit of water. I do this by getting my fingers wet and working it into the clay.

Once it feels nice and smooth place it down on your work surface. Put down parchment paper so your clay doesn’t stick.

Roll it out using something to help keep it even. I used 2 colored pencils. 

Then use your cookie cutter to make your shape. 

Use something, like a nail, to carefully poke a hanging hole. 

Related Craft: Use up the rest of your air clay on these beautiful icicle ornaments!

Add a little bit of water so your surface is moldable and lay on your doily. 

Use your rolling pin to lightly add pressure to the top of your shape. 

It won’t leave a huge impression, but it will show up with the paint later. 

Place your ornaments in a safe place to dry completely overnight. 

Once dry pick a pretty color to paint your ornaments. Add it to your palate with a bit of water. You want the paint to be thin. 

Start brushing on your paint. Let it sink into all the design. 

Add a bit more water to your brush and swipe the top of your design. 

Add paint along the edges and let dry. 

Last, add a bit of string to hang them on your tree!

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