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Discover the endless possibilities of our Weavers Ribbons Pack! Explore our plant-dyed palettes and get creative with holiday crafting. From special weaving projects to tying on small gifts, our remnant ribbons are the perfect solution for all your needs!
This year, I used my ribbon remnants to make Botanical Imprinted Clay Ornaments with Silk Ribbons. I thought they would be lovely on my tree, and make a wonderful gift as a napkin tie on our Thanksgiving table this year (see notes below).
Create Botanical Imprinted Clay Ornaments with ease using Air Dry Clay! No kiln required. Follow these simple steps:
I used Old Potters Premium Air Dry Clay, all natural white color. Roll out a manageable hunk of clay between parchment sheets until it reaches your desired thickness. ¼ inch or more is best (see note below).
Use a biscuit cutter to shape the clay into circles or ovals.
Collect fresh herbs and clipping from outdoors, such as; rosemary, thyme, sage, lavender, pine, and boxwood. Press fresh herbs and flowers into the clay, then gently roll the rolling pin over them.
Carefully remove the botanicals and create a hole for hanging using a wooden skewer.
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Allow the ornaments to dry on parchment paper for a few hours, then transfer them to a wire rack for faster drying.
If desired, use Steel Wool Grade 0000 to remove any imperfections once the ornaments are dry.
Patience is key - it may take up to 48 hours for the ornaments to fully dry. Once dry, add your ribbon from our Weavers Ribbon Pack and hang!
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Enjoy your beautiful botanical ornaments hanging throughout the year!
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Get creative and make your holiday season truly special with Weaver's Pack Silk Ribbons and Botanical Imprinted Clay Ornaments!
NOTE: Potters Air Dry Clay is easy to work with and dries to a beautiful soft white color. However, it can be fragile, so ensure ornaments are at least ¼ inch thick to prevent breakage. For added durability, according to Google, you can add a strengthening agent or seal them for more durability. Without a strengthening agent, I sadly discovered they are too fragile to tie on napkins.