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There are many decorations you can buy to adorn your Christmas tree and as the fashions change each year it’s easy to want to buy more each year to keep up to trend.  But…have you ever thought about making your own Christmas Tree decorations? You can make them to suit your style and they really don’t have to be expensive.  This wonderful tutorial shows you how to make clay feather decorations for your Christmas tree and once you get the idea of how to use clay to decorate your tree you can create your own designs too.  They also make fabulous gifts for friends and family, make them a set of six, pop them in a gift box and you’ve created your very own handmade present!  They’ll think you’re so clever!  You could even get the kids to help with this project.

You’ll need:

  • 1 packet air hardening white clay (you can buy this from your local discount store, 1 kg will cost around $12)
  • A printout of the feather design
  • Plastic takeaway container
  • Scissors
  • Baking paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Skewer
  • String (Jute, cord, wool, ribbon)

diy clay feathers

  • Print out the feather design, cut it out roughly and tape it to the lid of the takeaway container.  Cut around the feather design carefully.

diy clay feathers

  • Take a small piece of your clay (wrap the remaining clay up well to prevent it from hardening), knead it a little to make it pliable.  Take a piece of baking paper and place it on a smooth surface, such as a kitchen table or bench.  Roll out your clay to a shape that will be large enough to fit the plastic feather template.

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  • Place the feather template on the clay and using the rolling pin, gently roll over the plastic feather.  Carefully lift the corner of the plastic and check it has pressed in well before removing it.

diy clay feathers

  • Using a little water on your fingers, shape the edge of the clay so it is nice and smooth and has a shape you like.  Take the skewer and carefully draw the quill onto the clay feather as shown in the image.  Now take your skewer and make a hole in the quill of the feather where you can thread the string once it’s dry.

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  • Make as many clay feathers as you like and allow them to dry for around 2 days.  Then add your string and you’re done!

 




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  • What a great idea. We will have to make some of these and one they are dry we’ll also get the kids to put their creative juices to work on colouring and decorating them.

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  • This intrigued me and I may have to get clay from Arts and Crafts place but this looks like a fun weekend activity for my girls.

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  • that is a really fun idea. might have to go shopping for the clay.

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  • Crazy gorgeous and very festive. Perfect for family fun.

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  • Thanks it is a very creative project that looks great!

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  • Oh gosh, so fun. How did you restrain from sprinkling glitter over them?

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  • What a great idea. I would spray paint mine silver

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  • wow. you could put the kids name on them too.

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  • Simple but beautiful…how about putting glitter on?

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  • Really splendid! What a great self-made decoration!

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  • A great Christmas art project for the kids

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  • Amazing and they really make a statement. I like this project.

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  • A bit too advanced for me but looks great.

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  • How cute is this perfect for Christmas thanks for the step by step instructions

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  • Just beautiful. A definite school holiday activity. You can even paint them add glitter for some extra shoosh

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  • These are beautiful! They would look amazing dipped in cold or lightly spray painted! Will have to try before Christmas flies around again!

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  • A beautiful handmade present such as these are one of the best gifts of all to give, thanks!

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  • so creative mum and good explanation.

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  • Quite a unique project.

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  • Wow. You are really creative. This is a lovely idea and thank you for the clear step instructions.

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