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Clay Charms

These clay creations can be used as key chain charms or bag charms, or can even be worn as a pendant. Make them for your mom on Mother's Day or for your friends on Valentine's Day.

Materials Needed

Self-hardening clay
Pipe cleaner/craft wire/paper clip
Scissors
Things to decorate the clay with: beads, rhinestones, glitter glue,
photo (Optional)
Cookie cutter or shape mould (Optional)

Safety Guidelines

Small objects like beads, sequins, and rhinestones can be a choking hazard. Not recommended for children below the age of three.
Watch out for this sign . It means you need an adult's help for the particular step.

Steps

	1.	Prepare the colors of self-hardening clay that you want to use.
	2.	Mould the clay into the desired shape. You can shape it with your hands or use a cookie cutter or a play dough shape mould.
	3.	To create this swirly effect, combine two colors of clay, and mix only partially before moulding into the intended shape.
	4.	Make a link by inserting any of these at the top end of the shape: a.) a paper clip; b.) bend a short pipe cleaner or craft wire into a "U" shape; c.) Loop one end of a short piece of pipe cleaner or craft wire;
	5.	Carefully bury the link deep into the clay until only a small loop is visible. Pat the clay around the link.
	6.	Some ideas on how to decorate the clay shape: a.) add details with clay;
		b.) Embed rhinestones and beads into the clay;
		c.) Add a photo at the center. Click here for step-by-step instructions.
	7.	Let the clay set overnight. Once completely dry, your awesome creation can be used as a keychain charm.
	8.	Or a bag charm.
	9.	It can even be worn as a pendant! Enjoy wearing your clay creations or make one for your mom on Mother's Day or for your friends on Valentine's Day.

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