Cut Out + Keep

Clay Stars

Easy clay ornaments for any occasion.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/clay-stars • Posted by Thingsdeeloves

Ideas for your dough shapes: • Use stamps or embossers to make impressions in the dough, these can then be used as gift tags. • Alternatively, you can paint the shapes or write names of them once the dough is dry. • String the shapes together on some twine to make a pretty garland to hang over your door, or on the Christmas tree. *recipe adapted from www.busybeekidscrafts.com

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Ideas for your dough shapes: • Use stamps or embossers to make impressions in the dough, these can then be used as gift tags. • Alternatively, you can paint the shapes or write names of them once the dough is dry. • String the shapes together on some twine to make a pretty garland to hang over your door, or on the Christmas tree. *recipe adapted from www.busybeekidscrafts.com

Instructions

  1. Mix all three ingredients in the saucepan over a medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture is too thick to stir with a spoon. Cool for a few minutes, until the dough is cool enough to touch.

  2. Transfer the dough to a bowl, and knead for 5 minutes until smooth.

  3. Roll out the dough on a smooth surface (I used a chopping board covered in baking paper).

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    Use the cookie cutters to press out the desired shapes. Use a toothpick to make small holes for threading string if necessary. Keep dough wrapped in plastic when you’re not working with it.

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    Leave the shapes to dry at room temperature. Depending on the thickness of the dough, this will take 1-2 days.