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How to make a polymer clay bauble ornament
A Christmas bauble that can really go on the tree after baking.
- Level
- Very easy
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Steps
- 8 steps
What you need
Clay in these colours
- Red
- White
- Yellow
- Sculpting tools from the kit
- An electric oven and baking paper. An adult does the baking.
Step by step
Roll a red ball.
Roll thin white strands, all the same length.
Lay a few strands over the ball so they cross on top. Press them on gently.
Lay the other strands in between and press them on.
Roll a small yellow ball.
Press the small ball flat into a thick little cap.
Press the cap in place on top of the ball.
Twist a small screw eye into the cap. Done!
Tip
Make a few in different colours while you’re at it.
An adult does the baking
- 110–130 °C, never higher
- 10–15 minutes per 6 mm of thickness
- Electric oven only
Get started with polymer clay
Polymer Clay Kit – 82 Colours
€54.95incl. VAT
82 colours of oven-bake clay, a work mat, a roller, sculpting tools and keyring parts in a storage box. Recommended from age 8; an adult does the baking.
