How to make a polymer clay Father Christmas
Father Christmas with a white beard, a hat and little black boots.
All the colours for this idea in one kitPolymer Clay Kit · €39.95See the kit - Level
- A bit trickier
- Time
- About 40 minutes
- Steps
- 8 steps
What you need
Clay in these colours
- Red
- White
- Skin tone
- Black
- Yellow
- Brown
- Pink
All these colours are in the Polymer Clay Kit (82 colours). See the kit
- Sculpting tools from the kit
- An oven, an oven thermometer and baking paper. An adult does the baking.
Step by step
Roll a red ball and make it into an egg shape for the body.
Make two flat black boots and press them on under the body.
Press a flat black belt around the body. Press a small yellow buckle onto it.
Roll two red arms, each with a white trim and a brown mitten. Press them on.
Roll a skin-tone ball and press it on top as the head.
Press a thick white beard with a wavy edge over the chin.
Press a pointed red hat with a white trim and a small white ball onto the head.
Press on two black eyes and a pink nose. Done!
Tip
Use the needle tool to scratch little curls into the beard if you want a curly beard.
An adult does the baking
- Preheat to 120–125 °C, never above 130 °C
- 15 minutes per 6 mm of thickness, max. 12 mm and 30 minutes
- Oven only: no air fryer or microwave
- Let it cool completely; attach cords and beads only after that
Polymer Clay Kit – 82 Colours
€39.95incl. VAT
82 colours of oven-bake clay, a work mat, a roller, sculpting tools and keyring parts in a storage box. Not suitable for children under 8; an adult does the baking.
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