Things You'll Need:
- Amaco brand Terracotta clay
- Rubber stamps of choice
- Standard 12 ounce drinking glass
- Spool ¼ inch holiday ribbon of choice
- Water based Glaze with frost (optional)
- Water based Sealer( optional)
- Plastic rolling pin
- Drinking straw
- Cornstarch
- Amaco brand Terracotta Clay has best colorful results.
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Step 1
Finds rubberstamps that don’t have words on them. Images are easier
Wash stamps to remove ink if they have been used. And let them dry for a while. Chill and lightly dust with cornstarch -
Step 2
Knead the clay so it’s workable but not overly warm. And
roll your clay out to about 1/8 inch thick or the thickness of a cookie. Make it big enough to hold the design. -
Step 3
Standing up press the rubber stamp straight down not the clay. Not all the way just enough to make an impression. Lift straight up.
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Step 4
Take a straw and poke a hole at the top.
Then using a skewer or something sharp write on the back. Mark the date, write soemthing special and personalize. -
Step 5
Slide the clay onto a piece of board and pop into the oven on 200 degrees F. Remember to flip it over to dry or let dry for 1 week flipping it over mid week.
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Step 6
You can then paint it to accent the design and seal with a glaze. Let dry between painting and glaze.
Thread the ribbon through the hole and tie it into a bow.
