Thumbprint Ornament

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• Step 1

  Roll out 1/3 of a brick of the Sculpey clay color of your choice. Lighter colors are better. I used a shot glass to roll out my clay; you could get fancy and use an actual rolling pin. Thickness is your prerogative, I'd say about 1/2".

• Step 2

  Using a cookie cutter, cut out the shape(s) you wish your ornament(s) to be. Carefully separate the excess clay from around your shape.

• Step 3

  Using the toothpick, poke a hole through the top of your shape. This will be where your string/ribbon/whatever goes through for hanging.

• Step 4

  Here's the fun part: have your loved one press their thumb firmly into the clay at a slight diagonal. Then, overlap your own thumbprint at the base and press firmly at an opposite diagonal angle, creating a heart shape.

• Step 5

  Bake your ornament on a cookie sheet based on the instructions on the clay (approx. 30 min.) Allow to cool completely.

• Step 6

  Using a small amount of watered-down black acrylic paint on your fingertip, rub the ridges of your fingerprints. Wipe off the excess with a towel. This makes the ridges appear more defined (so you can actually see it's a fingerprint). Allow to dry.

• Step 7

  String a ribbon/string/whatever through the hole in the top of your ornament, and hang proudly! These could also be cute for wedding favors/tags or as gifts!

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Melinda K. · San Diego, California, US · 5 projects 9th December 2012

That is super cute! Same process could work for Valentine's Day, too!

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