Make Beautiful Pressed Clay Ornaments in Minutes
![Pressed Clay Ornaments](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/024/0241/0241781.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1660757290037.webp)
Materials Needed
- quick-dry paper clay
- wax paper
- rolling pin
- toothpick
- jump rings
- cookie cutter
- evergreen sprigs
- ribbon
Roll Out Clay
Roll the clay into a tight ball and place on wax paper (Image 1). Place another piece of wax paper on top of the ball and press down until flattened. Use a rolling pin to further flatten the clay to about 1/4" thickness. Remove the top layer of wax paper (Image 2).
![Roll the clay into a nice tight ball and place on wax paper.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Pressed-Clay-Ornament_Step1_Roll-out-clay.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443576171493.webp)
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![Roll the clay into a nice tight ball and place on wax paper. Place another piece of wax paper on top of the ball and press down until flattened. Next, use a rolling pin to further flatten the clay to about .25 inch thickness, then remove the top layer of wax paper.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Pressed-Clay-Ornament_Step1_Roll-out-clay_b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443576189160.webp)
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Cut-Out Ornament
Using a cookie cutter, press down and cut out the ornament. Peel away the excess clay. You'll need to work quickly, as this clay is fast drying.
![DIY Pressed Clay Ornament - Cut-Out Ornament Pressed Clay Christmas Tree Ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Pressed-Clay-Ornament_Step2_Cut-out-ornament.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443576190083.webp)
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Imprint Clay
While the clay is still moist, press an evergreen sprig into it hard enough to leave a distinct impression.
![DIY Pressed Clay Ornament - Imprint Clay Pressed Clay Christmas Tree Ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Pressed-Clay-Ornament_Step3-Imprint-Clay.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443576180328.webp)
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Prep to Hang
Using a toothpick, push a hole through the top of the ornament, leaving enough room to accommodate a jump ring.
![DIY Pressed Clay Ornament - Prep to Hang Pressed Clay Christmas Tree Ornament](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Pressed-Clay-Ornament_Step4-Prep-to-Hang.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443576212610.webp)
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Add Jump Ring and Ribbon
Allow the ornament to fully dry for about 2 hours. Once dry, slip the jump ring into the hole (Image 1). Loop a 5" piece of ribbon through the jump ring and tie off to hang the ornament on your tree (Image 2).
![Allow ornament to fully dry for about 2 hours. Then, using your fingernails, gently pry open the jump ring and slip into the hole, then close with fingers.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Pressed-Clay-Ornament_Step5-Add-Jump-Ring-Ribbon.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443576227148.webp)
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IMAGE 1
![Loop a 5 inch piece of ribbon through the jump ring and tie off to hang the ornament.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2015/9/29/0/Original_BPF_Holiday-House-Interior_DIY_Pressed-Clay-Ornament_Step5-Add-Jump-Ring-Ribbon_b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1443576228694.webp)
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IMAGE 2