Make Easter Ornaments from Modeling Clay
With modeling clay and cookie cutters, you can create wonderful Easter ornaments. It's like baking cookies, but in the end, you get colorful ornaments instead of tasty treats. You use modeling clay, which you can shape into bunnies, eggs, or flowers using the cutters. These little artworks will harden and can be painted and hung up to brighten your home for Easter. Not only is it fun to shape the clay, but you can also let your creativity flow by painting the ornaments in your favorite colors after they dry.
What you'll need
- Modeling clay
- Easter cookie cutters
- Craft mat
- Acrylic paints
- Brushes
- A straw
- String for hanging
How it works
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Roll out the modeling clay on a clean surface. Now comes the fun part! Take your cookie cutters and press them firmly into the clay.
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Take the straw and carefully make a hole at the top of your ornaments. A small step that prepares your ornaments to be hung.
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Place your ornaments on a baking sheet and let them dry in the air. This can take a few days depending on the thickness. Be patient, like little scientists waiting for an exciting experiment result.
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Once your ornaments are dry, turn them into colorful artworks. Get your paints and brushes out and let your creativity run wild! You can design them however you like. Colorful, with patterns, or maybe even with glitter.
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When the paint is dry, thread a nice ribbon or string through the hole you made with the straw. Now your Easter ornaments are ready to be hung up wherever they can spread joy. Happy crafting!
What kids learn from this
- Fine motor skills & creativity
