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Handmade Double Star Ceramic Christmas Ornament hanging on a Christmas tree with red ribbon and holiday lights.

Handmade Double Star Ceramic Christmas Ornament

A simple and cozy holiday craft using clay, paint, and ribbon. This charming double-star ornament is easy to make and adds a handmade touch to your Christmas tree.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Servings: 1 ornament
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • air-dry clay or ceramic clay choose ceramic clay if kiln access is available
  • double-star cookie cutters or two star cutters in different sizes
  • rolling pin
  • cutting tool plastic knife or clay blade
  • clay scoring tool optional but helpful
  • small straw or skewer to make the hanging hole
  • acrylic paint or ceramic glaze if using a kiln
  • light blue paint for the base color
  • brown or gold paint for speckles
  • clear acrylic sealer or glossy glaze for final finish
  • small paintbrushes and old toothbrush for painting and speckling
  • red ribbon or twine for hanging
  • scissors

Method
 

  1. Dust your work surface lightly with cornstarch (optional) and roll the clay to ¼ inch thick. Keep the thickness even for smooth drying.
  2. Use star cutters to cut a large star and a slightly smaller star. If you don’t have cutters, carefully trim free-hand using a knife.
  3. Gently score the center of the large star and the back of the smaller star. Moisten both areas with a damp finger and press them together.
  4. Use a straw or skewer to punch a clean hole near the top of the large star for hanging.
  5. Let the ornament dry completely. Air-dry clay: 24–48 hours. Flip halfway through. If using ceramic clay, allow to dry, then bisque-fire in a kiln.
  6. Paint the ornament with light blue paint. Allow the first coat to dry completely before continuing.
  7. Dip an old toothbrush in diluted brown or gold paint. Flick gently over the ornament to create a speckled effect.
  8. Seal the ornament with clear acrylic sealer (for acrylic paint) or apply clear glaze and fire again (for ceramic glaze).
  9. Thread a red ribbon or twine through the hole and tie securely. Your ornament is ready for display!

Notes

To prevent warping, flip the ornament halfway through drying. You can customize the paint colors to match your holiday décor. If gifting, consider wrapping in tissue and placing in a box to protect the ornament.