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Making clay Christmas decorations?

vikki_louise
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I posted in crafting about where is the cheapest place for Fimo but then thought actually this might be a better section to ask in. For those who make Christmas tree decorations out of some kind of clay what do you use? I used Fimo today but it’s probably going to work out at £1.50+ per a gingerbread man and I wanted to be able to give them to lots of people. What do others use? Also what hook/eye do you add to hang it by if it’s a design where poking a hole in it won’t work. Thank you :Xmas tree:
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Would air dried clay work? You can paint it and varnish it but it probably isn't quite as robust as Fimo. Looks like Works have 1kg DAS for £4. DAS also comes in terracotta which might almost be gingerbread man colour? That would make a fair number of ornaments- then paint with acrylic paint or for a cheaper option you might try emulsion tester pots.
A totally different option would be to use salt dough. Very cheap but it degrades over the years because it needs to be kept in a dry atmosphere. Again you can paint with poster paint, acrylic & varnish. Slow cook in a cool over for a loooong time!!
Both these methods probably take more time as you need to add colour!
When I made dough ornaments I used to poke 1/2 paperclip in the top for the loop
If you google 'cheaper options for Fimo' there are some sets of colours such as Baker Ross & other Polymer clay kits.
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Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
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I've typed a comment about 5 times now!, You can make a cheaper alternative with cornflour & PVA glue.
I think you need to google it because each time I add the web address here it takes me straight there and I lose this message!!
Creative Cat has a good video. She cooks it, adds vinegar/lemon as preservative and some oil, then works it with oiled hands. Certainly worth a watch. She also uses many kinds of colourants. I will try to add youtube link below!
Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £136.4spent!!!0 -
Being polite and pleasant doesn't cost anything!
-Stash bust:in 2022:337
Stash bust :2023. 120duvets, 24bags,43dogcoats, 2scrunchies, 10mitts, 6 bootees, 8spec cases, 2 A6notebooks, 59cards, 6 lav bags,36 angels,9 bones,1 blanket, 1 lined bag,3 owls, 88 pyramids = total 420total spend £5.Total for 'Dogs for Good' £546.82
2024:Sewn:59Doggy ds,52pyramids,18 bags,6spec cases,6lav.bags.
Knits:6covers,4hats,10mitts,2 bootees.
Crotchet:61angels, 229cards=453 £136.4spent!!!0 -
Katiehound said:0
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I used to get Fimo from eBay. It’s been a while, but when I searched for lowest price etc I got some good deals.:santa2::xmastree::santa2:0
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