Easy DAS Clay Christmas Ornaments

Want to create unique and personalized Christmas ornaments? Look no further! This easy DIY project using DAS Air-Hardening Modeling Clay is perfect for both adults and children. Let’s have fun crafting beautiful ornaments that will add a special touch to your holiday decor.

DAS Clay Christmas Ornaments Tutorial

Supplies:

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• DAS Air-Hardening Modeling Clay, 2.2 Lb. Block, White Color
• Wilton Star Cookie Cutter Set or Cookie Cutters of Choice
• Embossing Folder such as Kwan Crafts Merry Christmas Flowers Plastic Embossing Folders for Card Making Scrapbooking and Other Paper Crafts
• American Craft Vicki Boutin Silver Mixed Media Silver Glaze
• German Glass Glitter
• Rhinestones Self-Adhesive
• Rolling Pin
• Parchment Paper
• Mod Podge
• Paint Brushes
• Wooden Skewer or something to make a hole in the ornament for hanging
• Thin Ribbon of Choice- Silver Ribbon Here

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Let’s Get Started

First, lay a piece of parchment paper on your countertop. Next, pinch off a handful of the DAS Air Hardening Modeling Clay. I pinch off enough to work with and like to work in small batches.

Begin rolling the clay out with the rolling pin as if you are rolling cookie dough. Roll it until it’s approximately 1/4 inch thick.

Now, on to the fun part! Grab your favorite cookie cutter. I found this small Christmas Tree Cutter at Michaels, and the best part is that it leaves an impression.

In this step, you want to cut as many as possible from the rolled clay. Carefully place each cut ornament aside on the parchment paper.

Using a regular cookie cutter, you can cut out your design either plain or create a design.

This step is optional. I used an embossing folder with polka dots or Poinsettias to add a design to your ornament. You simply lay the embossing folder over the clay with the raised texture side down. With your rolling pin, press lightly over the clay to make an impression.

Next, lift the embossing folder up and grab your star cookie cutter.

It does not need to be perfect. You just want a slight pattern for your ornament.

How pretty do these look? I love the Poinsettias with embossed stars.

With your thumb, smooth out the edges of each of your ornaments. You are smoothing the clay to have clean edges.

With a wooden skewer, poke a hole in the center of your ornament. You will need to make sure the hole goes all the way through the ornament.

You will want to review each ornament and smooth out any missed rough edges.

These ornaments can be left to air dry overnight. You will want to flip them over.

You can also bake them at 200 degrees for 2 hours.

Embellishments

After you have allowed your ornaments to completely cool, it’s time to decorate them. I am using American Craft Vicki Boutin Mixed Media Creative FX Silver Glaze. What I love about this glaze is that it dries fast. You do not have to wait hours for it to dry. A thin coat applied to the clay ornament dries in a matter of minutes.

With a brush, I applied a layer of Mod Podge around the outer edges of the star. Then, I sprinkled German Glass Glitter over top of the Mod Podge, shaking an excess over a plastic container. This way, I can pour the German Glass Glitter back into my container to use again.

It is time to set the ornament aside to dry fully. Now, let’s work on the remaining ornaments.

Always keep a variety of self-adhesive rhinestones on hand. These handy sheets of rhinestones come in different sizes and are perfect for adding a touch of sparkle to your ornaments. To ensure your ornaments last for years, apply a small dot of Mod Podge or craft glue to the back of each rhinestone before placing it on the ornament.

Once you have finished embellishing all of your ornaments, you are ready to string your favorite ribbon on twine for hanging.

The ornaments are ready to hang on the tree. I love how easy they are to make for the holiday.

I was thrilled with how these ornaments turned out! The project was both easy and enjoyable.

How beautiful does it look tied to a holiday gift? A handmade item from you makes the gift even more personalized. I hope you give this project a try. Please let me know how your ornaments turn out.

Seasons greeting, sweet friend!