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A Christmas gift wrapped in brown paper with a red ribbon, adorned with a clay gift tag.
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Clay Name Ornament and Christmas Gift Tags

These personalized tags pull double duty on presents and on the tree. The process is fun, simple and easy to repeat for a whole list of names. Make clay name ornament and Christmas gift tags that feel handmade and polished.
Cook Time30 minutes
Dry Time1 day
Total Time1 day 30 minutes
Course: DIY
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas
Servings: 1
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Roll out a handful of the air dry clay ¼-inch thick.
  • Use a butter knife to cut rectangular shapes into the clay (you can do small or large rectangles depending on what kind of ornament you want).
  • Using a small amount of water on your finger, smooth out any imperfections in the clay. This is also the time to make any changes in the shape of the ornament before it begins the drying process.
  • Wait about 20 minutes for the water to dry on the surface of the clay.
  • Towards one side of the rectangle, use the alphabet stamps to gently stamp a name into the clay.
  • Poke a hole with a straw on the opposite end of the rectangle. This will be to secure the twine when it is dry.
  • Let the ornament dry for 24 hours, or until the clay has hardened and turned white.
  • You can leave the ornament white, or paint it with any color acrylic paint to add color.
  • Cut an 8-inch piece of cotton twine. Slide the bell onto the twine, then pull the tied twine through the hole in the ornament. Pull the twine through itself to secure it to the ornament, and make sure the knot ends up touching the clay on the back side. Glue the knot in the twine to the back of the ornament to hold the twine in place and hide the knot when it is hanging.
  • To use this ornament as a gift tag, use a few inches of ribbon or cotton twine to tie the tag onto your gift bag handles or a gift box.

Notes

Even thickness: Use two equal pencils as guides so every tag dries flat.
Clean stamps: Wipe stamps between impressions for sharp letters.
Tidy holes: Twist gently as you open the hole so twine slides smoothly.
Gentle lift: Slide a knife under each tag before moving so edges stay crisp.

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