Description
Learn how to make charming DIY clay hearts that make perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day or as lovely decorations.
Ingredients
- Air-dry clay (white or colored)
- Rolling pin
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters (various sizes)
- Acrylic paints or markers
- Paintbrushes
- Clear sealant (optional for a glossy finish)
- String or ribbon (if making ornaments)
- Scissors (if necessary)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing a flat surface and protecting it with newspaper or a plastic sheet.
- Gather all your materials.
- Condition the air-dry clay until it’s soft and pliable.
- Roll out the clay to about 1/4 inch thick using a rolling pin.
- Cut out your desired heart shapes with the cookie cutters.
- Make a hole at the top of the heart using a straw or skewer for keychains or ornaments.
- Let the hearts dry completely (typically 24-48 hours).
- Paint your hearts with acrylic paints or add designs with markers once they are dry.
- Seal with a clear sealant for a glossy finish, if desired.
Notes
Swap air-dry clay with polymer clay for a more durable finish but require baking. Experiment with different paint techniques.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg