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This polymer clay elf hat ornament is absolutely darling! This Buddy the Elf inspired craft is a great way to add a pop of fun and color to your Christmas decor. Let me show you how…

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How fun is this clay Buddy the Elf ornament?! I think that it would make the perfect gift embellishment or cute little ornament for Christmas.

I absolutely love creating clay ornaments! Be sure to check out these Polymer Clay Heart Ornaments, Clay Snowflake Ornaments and Clay Farmhouse Ornaments too.

How to make this elf hat ornament:

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Supplies:

rolling pin
baking sheet
clay piercing tool
parchment paper
green polymer clay
yellow polymer clay
red polymer clay
cutting and piercing tool
bakers twine

Gather supplies and work clay into balls to help soften it.

2. Roll the green clay into 1″ balls.

3. Form a green ball into a cone shape. Take a 1/4″ yellow clay ball, roll it into a rope shape and flatten with the rolling pin.

4. Wrap the yellow clay around the green cone.

5. Form a tiny red clay cone to create a feather.

6. Place the clay feather on the hat. Create a hole at the top with a piercing tool.

7. String with bakers twine for hanging.

Polymer clay crafting tips:

Work with a high quality product like sculpey clay.
Use plastic wrap in an air tight container to store clay.
Score where you want two pieces of clay to stick together.
Shape cutters work best on a flat, solid work surface.
A craft oven is not needed.
Bake at low temperatures to allow the clay to set slowly and prevent cracking.
You can find clay of all kinds of different colors at Michaels stores.

I could see making these with the kids as a Christmas craft. The polymer clay is super durable once baked, making it perfect for little kids.

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Crafting essentials for clay crafts:

We love using this Sculpey polymer oven bake clay for all of our projects.
This clay shaping tool kit is a must have for clay crafting!
These paint brushes are ideal for most craft surfaces and a great price!
This rolling storage cart helps to keep our craft supplies organized.

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