Make Simple and Fun Clay Christmas Ornaments

Directions

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   Once you get your design on the front, you can bake the ornament.
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   Place on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 250°f. Shut off the oven and leave the ornament inside. It will need a few hours to dry completely.
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   Once it is dry, you can simply leave it as it is. Time may take a toll on it, so I cover the surface with a waterproof glaze. You can also use paint to bring your ornament to life.
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   Add your string and hang them.
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   Other Clay Ornament Options
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   There are some things you can do to make your ornament stand out. One way is to use colored sand. With colored sand, you can create landscapes, fish or sunsets. Either work the sand into your dough or add it later for texture.
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   You can also add fun things like rocks, shells or pine cones. Press these into the surface well so that they stay on when it is baked. I made a larger memorial plaque for my dog when she passed away a few years ago. I didn’t have a paw print, but I had her collar and left room for a photo. It was a nice tribute.
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   You can glaze most of the clay ornament and leave a small section unglazed. This is a great opportunity to add some scent. I use cinnamon and clove essential oils on mine to bring forth the scents of the holidays. If you have an artificial Christmas tree, you can add some pine or fir essential oils to make it smell real. Remember that essential oils will evaporate after a while, so the scent will need to be refreshed from time to time.
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   One last thing that you can do is to use Himalayan Pink Salt instead of table salt. Pink Salt is thought to have calming properties and to help curb negativity. If nothing else, it’s pretty!
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    Tip: try making cinnamon applesauce ornaments too.
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