Pottery Clay Angels
These clay angels from AMACO are very stylish yet simple to make. They'll enhance any seasonal display with their soft pink color and suede-like clay finish.
Materials List
- AMACO® Mexican Pottery Clay™ - 2 lb. box
- AMACO® Fun Wire™ - Clear Copper, 18 gauge
- Styrofoam cones (1 per angel)
- Large heart shape cutter (optional)
- Small drill bit
- Plastic wrap
- Clay tools and roller
- Pliers
Instructions
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Roll out the clay out on plain newsprint until it is around ¼" thick.
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Cover one styrofoam cone per angel with plastic wrap. Wrap the clay around the styrofoam cone and trim away the excess clay. Seal the side seams with your hand and close the clay at the top. Trim the bottom of the shape evenly so it will stand.
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Cut the wings using a heart shape cutter from the rolled out clay. Cut shape in two then pull on ends to form wings (wings can also be formed by hand drawing a template and then cutting around it). Fix the wings to the back of the angel.
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To make the head, roll a ball of clay in your hand. Hollow out the center of the ball and then press onto the top of the cone shape. Set aside to dry.
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When the clay has dried enough that it feels like leather, use a small drill bit to make the hole for the halo wire in the back of the angel's neck. Remove the styrofoam shape and the plastic from the inside of the angel.
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Create a halo from Fun Wire™ and glue into the hole you made at the back of the angel.
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Allow to dry thoroughly.
If you love this angel craft, then you'll definitely want to take a look at the other angel crafts included in our free eBook 11 Angel Crafts to Make: Homemade Christmas Ornaments & Decorations!
'Tis the Season to Celebrate! Discover More Christmas Crafts
If you enjoyed making the Pottery Clay Angels from AMACO, we have a few more Christmas craft suggestions that you may love. Here are three festive projects to get you into the holiday spirit:
1. Salt Dough Ornaments: Create beautiful and personalized ornaments by making salt dough and using cookie cutters to shape them into festive designs. Once they are baked and cooled, you can decorate them with paint, glitter, and other embellishments. These ornaments are great for hanging on the tree or giving as thoughtful gifts to friends and family.
2. Handmade Christmas Cards: Get creative with your holiday greetings by making handmade Christmas cards. You can use various techniques like stamping, embossing, and collage to create unique and personalized cards. Add embellishments like ribbon, stickers, and glitter to make them even more special. Remember, a handmade card is a thoughtful way to show someone you care during the holiday season.
3. Pinecone Wreath: Bring the outdoors in with a DIY pinecone wreath. Collect pinecones from your backyard or local park, and hot glue them onto a wire wreath form. Add festive accents like faux berries, ribbon, and ornaments to customize your wreath. Hang it on your front door or above the fireplace to add a touch of holiday cheer to your home.
We hope these Christmas craft ideas inspire you to get creative and make your holiday season a little more merry and bright!