{"id":62855,"date":"2020-12-22T00:31:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T13:31:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/?p=62855"},"modified":"2021-02-08T20:00:55","modified_gmt":"2021-02-08T09:00:55","slug":"terracotta-clay-rainbow-ornament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/terracotta-clay-rainbow-ornament\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Terracotta Clay Rainbow Ornament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a cheerful little <strong>clay rainbow ornament<\/strong> that looks great on your Christmas tree and is subtle enough to enjoy all year round.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_62873\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-62873\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-62873 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_title.jpg\" alt=\"DIY air dry clay rainbow ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_title.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_title-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_title-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_title-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_title-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-62873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This post contains affiliate links<\/p><\/div>\n<p>After having fun making a batch of <a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-terracotta-essential-oil-diffuser-car-air-freshener\/\">Terracotta Clay Essential Oil Diffusers<\/a> as gifts this year, I thought it would be fun to use the leftover clay to make a little Christmas ornament.<\/p>\n<p>Because it&#8217;s been a bit of a challenging year for most of us, I thought that a little <strong>rainbow of hope<\/strong> was just what we needed.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">A modern Clay Christmas Ornament Idea<\/h3>\n<p>Made from air-drying terracotta clay, which has a lovely earthy warmth to it, this rainbow charm is the perfect modern holiday ornament with a Boho twist.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62870\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-christmas-ornament.jpg\" alt=\"Terracotta clay rainbow Christmas ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-christmas-ornament.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-christmas-ornament-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-christmas-ornament-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-christmas-ornament-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-christmas-ornament-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">More than just a Christmas Decoration<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy it as a Rainbow Christmas decoration, then when you pack your tree away, hang it on a door knob or from a small hook on the wall to bring a smile to your face right through the year.<\/p>\n<p>You could also add it to a gift as a special keepsake gift tag. Write a sweet message on the back, or press the recipients name in the back of the clay ornament when the clay is still damp.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t limit yourself to making just one. Why not make a whole batch of sweet rainbow charms and share them with friends.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62867\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rainbow christmas ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Even better, you could have a crafty afternoon and gather your friends or family together for this fun and festive craft project idea.<\/p>\n<p>Kids can easily make these clay rainbow ornaments as little gifts for friends, and they would look great as room decor too!<\/p>\n<p>Not just for Christmas, this pastel rainbow ornament would also look great as Easter decor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may also enjoy:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/crochet-rainbow-cushion-pattern\/\">Rainbow Cushion Crochet Pattern<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/diy-terracotta-essential-oil-diffuser-car-air-freshener\/\">Terracotta Clay Essential Oil Diffuser<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/kids-craft-mid-century-ceramic-hand-dish\/\">Air Dry Clay Hand Dish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to make a Terracotta Clay Rainbow Ornament<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62868\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg.jpg\" alt=\"Terracotta clay rainbow ornament - christmas ornament\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg-330x330.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg-690x690.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-IGcg-460x460.jpg 460w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Air dry clay is so easy to work with, and is the perfect material for making this modern, boho style Rainbow Ornament.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve gone for a soft pastel rainbow of lemon yellow, baby pink, lilac and silver. But don&#8217;t feel limited, you can choose to make your rainbow ornament in any colour combination you please.<\/p>\n<p>Quick drying paint pen markers make it easy to add a rainbow design without having to use messy paint. But if you don&#8217;t have paint pens handy, acrylic paint will do a good job too &#8211; just make sure the paint isn&#8217;t too watery or it may soften the clay.<\/p>\n<p>For best results, allow air dry clay to dry out thoroughly before painting and waxing.<\/p>\n<h3>You will need:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62860\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_6.jpg\" alt=\"Ceramic Rainbow ornament supplies\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_6.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_6-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_6-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_6-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_6-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kfnu17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Terracotta Air dry clay<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rolling Pin \u2013 I use this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3lnJHvp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">clear rolling pin<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Large jar lid or small plate<\/li>\n<li>Drinking straw<\/li>\n<li>Assorted clay tools &#8211; knife&nbsp; (<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kv5xwv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awin1.com\/cread.php?awinmid=10781&amp;awinaffid=349131&amp;clickref=hand+dish&amp;ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fau%2Fshop%2FShelfLifeArt%3Fref%3Dsimple-shop-header-name%26listing_id%3D614249687%26section_id%3D19775255\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">Etsy<\/a> )&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Paint pens or Acrylic Paint &#8211; pastel colours<\/li>\n<li>Soft Furniture Wax &#8211; Clear<\/li>\n<li>Lint free cloth<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/32zZjob\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wooden bead<\/a> 20mm<\/li>\n<li>Leather or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3kfnxtP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">suede cording<\/a> \u2013 ribbon or string will also work<\/li>\n<li>Baking paper as a non-stick surface to work on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"mypoppet-20\";\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"manual\";\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\namzn_assoc_title = \"Need Supplies?\";\namzn_assoc_linkid = \"2127e0a8bcf07cb4fbc0a9c33bc7c8e4\";\namzn_assoc_asins = \"B0025ZLT44,B085L7TYM8,B08K4LVKLN,B0029LHN80\";\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>How to:<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62633\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_1.jpg\" alt=\"kneading terracotta air dry clay\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_1-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_1-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_1-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>1. Knead clay to soften and get rid of air bubbles.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62634\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_2.jpg\" alt=\"Rolling out terracotta clay\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_2-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_2-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Clay-air-freshener_2-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Roll out a slab of clay to just under 5mm (1\/4\u2033) thickness.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62859\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_5.jpg\" alt=\"Cutting clay with a jar lid\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_5.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_5-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_5-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_5-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_5-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Use a large jar lid or small plate to cut a circle shape from rolled out clay.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62869\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rainbow ornament from clay\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Slice the bottom of the circle off about 3\/4 of the way down to make an arch shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62856\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_1.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rainbow ornament from clay\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_1-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_1-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_1-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. Smooth any rough edges with a slightly damp finger or sponge dipped in water. Use just enough water to make the clay smooth without getting it too wet.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62857\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_2.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rainbow ornament from clay\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_2-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_2-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_2-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_2-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><br \/>\n6. Use a drinking straw to cut out a small hole at the top of the clay shape for easy threading later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> <em>You can press a date\/year, or message onto the back of the clay with letter stamps at this stage.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>7. Leave to dry for 24-48hrs <em>(Drying time will depend on the weather, ours took 2 days to dry fully). <\/em>You may need to flip the shapes occasionally for even drying. The clay will lighted to pale pink colour when fully dry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62861\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_8.jpg\" alt=\"Paint a rainbow on clay ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_8.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_8-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_8-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_8-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_8-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Use paint pens (or paint an brush) to draw nesting arc lines as a guide for the next step.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62862\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_9.jpg\" alt=\"Paint a rainbow on clay ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_9.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_9-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_9-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_9-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_9-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>9. Thicken the arc lines to make a rainbow. Leave a gap between each colour.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62863\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_10.jpg\" alt=\"Paint a rainbow on clay ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_10.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_10-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_10-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_10-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_10-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>10. When design is fully dry, use a small amount of wax and gently rub over the front and back of clay ornament. Use a soft cloth to buff the wax to a gentle lustre.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62864\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_11.jpg\" alt=\"Waxed clay ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_11.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_11-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_11-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_11-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_11-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>11. The clay will absorb the wax to create a protective moisture resistant coating with a leathery finish.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62865\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_12.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rainbow christmas ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_12.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_12-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_12-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_12-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_12-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>12. Cut a length of leather\/suede cord to about 12\u2033 and thread one end through hole.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62866\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_13.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rainbow christmas ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_13.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_13-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_13-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_13-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_13-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>13. Thread both ends of cord though wooden bead, and slip the bead down close to clay shape.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62867\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14.jpg\" alt=\"How to make a rainbow christmas ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-330x236.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament_14-644x460.jpg 644w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>14. Knot the cord ends to secure.<\/p>\n<p>All done! Your rainbow ornament is ready to hang and bring the Cheer!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-62874\" src=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-title2.jpg\" alt=\"DIY air dry clay rainbow ornament\" width=\"690\" height=\"1035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-title2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-title2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-title2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-title2-330x495.jpg 330w, https:\/\/mypoppet.com.au\/makes\/mp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/clay-rainbow-ornament-title2-307x460.jpg 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s a cheerful little clay rainbow ornament that looks great on your Christmas tree and is subtle enough to enjoy all year round. 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