Today our master class is devoted to how to make a Christmas tree from polymer clay with your own hands. We designed this craft in the form of a decorative pendant, but it can also be used as a New Year's toy, phone pendant or keychain. This Christmas tree is made from polymer clay very simply and quickly.
Tools and materials Time: 2 hours Difficulty: 5/10
- polymer clay or cold porcelain white (we used cold porcelain);
- glass rod;
- texture plates;
- metallized acrylic paint;
- boat "Yolochka";
- pastel of different shades;
- sparkles of gold, silver and bronze shades;
- small round crystals;
- Swarovski crystals;
- brushes;
- latex gloves;
- olive or Shea oil;
- spray varnish;
- chain or cord with clasp;
- connecting rings;
- round nose pliers.
This polymer clay Christmas tree will look great as a New Year's decoration. It looks very much like rustic wood and resin jewelry, only it is much stronger and will be difficult to break!
To make this craft, we used latex textured flex boards, which can be purchased at a craft store. Our polymer clay tree is green in different shades, but instead of buying different shades of clay, we bought a large bag of white clay, figuring we'd add color later.
Polymer clay is non-toxic, but keep in mind that there are always people who may be sensitive to it, so wear gloves while working. In addition, the smooth surface of the gloves will protect the craft from fingerprints.
We used wax paper to protect the surfaces. A little extra lubrication, such as olive oil or Shea butter, on the surface of the tools will also help.
Step-by-step instructions with photos
So let's get to work. This polymer clay Christmas tree is easy to make, but requires a little time for the product to dry completely.
Step 1: Roll out the clay
Take a small piece of clay and knead it in your hands until it becomes soft and smooth. Using a glass rod, roll out the clay into a layer 17 mm thick.
For additional convenience, we used plastic plates, which were lined up in 2 rows between rolling sheets 17 mm high. This allowed us to obtain a layer of the desired thickness. If you don't have such cards, you can use playing cards.
Step 2: Make a Texture
Grease the texture plate with oil to prevent the clay from sticking to it.
Place the plastic cards on the texture plate and reduce their height to 14mm.
Using a glass rod, roll out the sheet of clay onto the texture plate.
Using a steady hand, remove the clay from the plate. You need to act very carefully here, without any turning back and forth, otherwise the drawing will turn out blurry.
Step 3: Cut out the Christmas tree
Dip the herringbone cutter in lubricant and place it on the textured clay.
Carefully cut out the Christmas trees.
Leave them for a while to dry slightly.
Step 4: Paint the Christmas Tree
As soon as the Christmas trees are slightly dry, they need to be painted.
Paint the figures acrylic paint with a metallic effect in the desired colors.
You can also use pastels.
Or take advantage of the patina.
Sequins in gold, silver and bronze colors look beautiful. Just spray the products with it and rub it with your fingers in some places.
You can also decorate the figures with crystals, pieces of chains, etc. at your request. To do this, you need to not just press the decorations onto the clay - they need to be immersed in the crafts to ½ or 1/3 of the height.
Don't forget to make small holes in the top of the Christmas trees for the connecting rings. To do this, you can use a toothpick or any other sharp and thin object.
Step 5: Varnish
Cover the top of the crystals with a drop of superglue if they are not held firmly in place. This is a clear and very strong glue.
Spray the figures on both sides with 2-3 layers of spray varnish. Make sure the previous layer is completely dry before applying the next coat.
Carry out any manipulations with varnish and other strong-smelling substances in a well-ventilated area. We usually do this in the bathroom, where we can turn on the hood.
Remember to wash the texture plates after use with warm water and soap.
Even with careful cleaning, pieces of clay can get stuck between the textures. To do this, simply wait until the clay dries and then bend the flexible plates and use a stiff brush to remove the remaining material.
Step 6: Hang the Christmas Tree
As a star for the Christmas tree, we used Swarovski crystals, which were fixed inside a metal ring with wire.
After that, we attached another connecting ring at the top, into which we threaded a chain with a clasp. If you prefer cords with clips, you can use them.
1The master class was conducted by Natalya Ivankova.
The holidays are coming, and the elf works and works, the poor fellow, makes gifts, carries them. He was so tired that he dozed off unnoticed, and in the meantime we will give him a gift. The result will be a magical Christmas tree for the elf.
Materials:
baked polymer clay with green, red and gold glitter;
additional clay of any color;
liquid plastic;
pasta machine or rolling pin;
small round cutter (mold);
round cutter with a diameter of 5-5.5 cm;
scalpel or stationery knife;
needle;
stylus (stack with a ball) or toothpick;
a sheet of thick paper;
glue (for paper and super glue);
wooden skewer;
thin drill - diameter like a skewer;
a small piece of parchment;
film or plastic bag;
smooth pebble or spoon;
ordinary light bulb;
wet wipes (if necessary, wipe your hands, work surface);
work surface, on which we will bake tiles or glass from a photo frame.
How to make a Christmas tree from polymer clay.
We make a template for the cone from thick paper. We outline a medium-sized plate, find the center and cut out a sector - about 1/3. I got a cone 10 cm high with a base diameter of 5-5.5 cm.
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We take a piece of unnecessary clay (I just took white clay, but leftovers of any color will do, the main thing is that its baking temperature is the same as that of the clay from which we will sculpt the Christmas tree). We knead this piece well and roll out two layers on a pasta machine (also known as a noodle making machine - hereinafter referred to as PM) at the thickest value (one, and nine is the thinnest), with an approximate thickness of 2-3 mm.
If there is no PM, you can use a rolling pin or bottle. We apply the template to one of the layers and cut out along the contour with a scalpel. We perform a similar procedure with red clay. This time we roll out the layer at an average PM value (this is a five), the thickness is about 1-1.5 mm, apply the template, cut it out and put it aside.
Now you can glue the paper template. We place the white clay blank on a paper cone. We smooth the joints - you can use liquid plastic so that the seam definitely does not come apart. We will bake directly on the paper blank.
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On the second layer of white clay, use a round cutter with a diameter of 5-5.5 cm (maybe a lid or some kind of mold) to mark a circle, then use a stationery knife to lay “axes” through the optical center. The lines are indicative - no special clarity is required.
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By the way, this future basis- a stand for a Christmas tree, and it’s good if its diameter is approximately the same as the diameter of the base of the cone.
Mix “Christmas tree” green clay. To do this, we use red and green clays with glitter in a ratio of 1:6. We roll out a small layer at the seventh or eighth PM value, the thickness is less than 1 mm. At the same value, we roll out small layers of red and gold clay.
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We randomly cut triangles with a stationery knife, the main thing is that one corner is always sharp, and, preferably, cut them long; the “bottom” edge may remain uneven.
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We lay out a circle of triangles, use the axes as guides, all the corners of the triangles should converge in the center.
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The colors and width of the triangles are chosen arbitrarily. Smooth the triangles to the base from the corner outward. When we have laid out the entire circle, we cover the workpiece with parchment and gently smooth out the joint lines in a circular motion, for example, with a regular tablespoon. Remove the parchment.
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We cover the workpiece with film or a plastic bag and cut out a circle with a mold we are already familiar with.
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Remove the film and remove excess clay. We place the workpiece on a regular light bulb, smoothing it from the center to the edges so that no air remains under the clay.
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Use a stylus (or just a toothpick) to mark the center.
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We send both blanks (cone and light bulb) to bake in accordance with the instructions on the packaging of the clay you are using. While everything is baking, at the thinnest PM value, roll out the clay of a “herringbone” color and cut it with a scalpel into arbitrary small pieces (about 5-7 mm wide).
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We take a small round cutter and cut out hollies - a traditional Christmas plant - cutting off the edges with the cutter.
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We roll a thin sausage out of red clay, cut it into small pieces and roll them into balls.
Remove the cooled blanks from the light bulb and paper base. We continue to work with the cone. We lubricate it with liquid plastic on the outside, and apply the previously cut piece of red plastic. Smooth it onto the baked base and level the joint.
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Now we decorate with hollies. Using a scalpel, remove one leaf at a time and apply it to the Christmas tree, using a needle to carefully lay out the veins.
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Three leaves, and then 2-3 berry balls in the center - and so on until the whole Christmas tree is decorated. We randomly poke between the leaves with a needle - and the air will come out, and the surface will look more interesting.
In the stand blank we drill a hole in the center where we marked it earlier.
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From the inside we cover the workpiece with liquid plastic. We “fill” the stand with well-kneaded white clay, insert a skewer into it from the outside, make several “pricks” with a needle to let the air out, and remove the skewer.
We roll balls with a diameter of about 3-4 mm from golden plastic. Use the blunt end of a skewer to press the hole in the center - you get “donuts”.
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We again send both pieces into the oven for 20 minutes, and along with them the “bagels”.
Roll out a thin layer of golden plastic (at 7-8 PM value) - for the interior decoration of the Christmas tree. We cut the layer into sectors. We cover the cooled Christmas tree inside with liquid plastic and begin the interior decor - we apply it sector by sector, smoothing out the joints.
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We process the bottom with a thin strip of golden plastic, having previously lubricated the edge with liquid plastic.
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Lubricate the bottom of the stand with liquid plastic and apply a layer of golden plastic. We trim off the excess, you can texturize it, for example, intensively poke it with a needle or toothpick. When everything has cooled down, if necessary, sand the edges with a regular “soft” nail file and assemble the Christmas tree.
For a stronger fixation, add a drop of super glue to the end of the skewer and insert it into the stand, put on the bagels, again a drop of glue on the other end - and put on the Christmas tree.
Ready! The elf now has his own tree.
Since December, stores have been filled with New Year-themed jewelry, but these are replicated jewelry available for sale. New Year decoration handmade items are always appreciated and are a highlight in combination with any festive outfit. If you have polymer clay, dry eye shadow and rhinestones, then you can surprise all your guests with bright and extraordinary products. I propose to create earrings in the shape of New Year's Christmas tree made of polymer clay, which only at first glance seem difficult to sculpt. This lesson does not require any special knowledge, skills or materials, and on average it will take 1.5-2 hours to make such a decoration. Well, if you let your imagination run wild, then polymer clay Christmas trees will be a wonderful addition to your interior... After all, a DIY Christmas tree is always great. And this is always nice.Christmas tree made of polymer clay. Materials and tools
So, for sculpting and assembly we need the following:- green, white, red, brown, yellow;
- Blade or stationery knife - thin and thick;
- Rolling pin or paste machine;
- Needle or toothpick;
- Dry eye gloss or glitter;
- Rhinestones of different colors;
- Quick-drying glue of the “Moment” or “Second” type;
- Nail clippers;
- Metal nails with a loop, earrings.
Earrings in the shape of Christmas trees made of polymer clay. Master Class
Let's start the sculpting process Christmas trees made of polymer clay:1. At the maximum thickness of the paste machine, roll out the green plastic and use a large cutter to cut out two identical shapes - this condition is not necessary, but in this situation we will get products from an equal amount of clay.
2. From two pieces of green plastic, form two identical cylinders, approximately 3 cm high.
3. Pass a metal nail with a loop along the cone exactly in the center so that the loop is at the bottom and the rest of the rod comes out from the top of the cone.
4. Using nail clippers, starting from the base of the cone, make small bites around the entire perimeter of the polymer clay tree.
5. Continue biting the plastic until the entire surface becomes needle-like and DIY Christmas tree will not be completed.
6. Form small balls from yellow clay - 4 mm in diameter and thread them through the rod.
7. From white and red polymer clay, form thin strips of equal length and diameter.
8. Twist the strips together with a rope and roll them over the work surface so that the striped tape becomes smooth and even.
9. Cut small pieces 1 cm long from the red and white strip and bend one edge into a semicircle so that they are shaped like candy canes.
10. Sprinkle Christmas trees made of polymer clay glitter or dry eye shadow around the entire perimeter.
11. From brown polymer clay, form two balls with a diameter of 5 mm, flatten them with your finger to the work surface.
12. Lift by the rod DIY Christmas tree and attach the flattened stumps exactly in the center of the bottom of the spruce, thus covering the entry point of the metal nail. Place the products in the oven for firing, according to the temperature and time recommended in the instructions.
13. After firing, glue multi-colored rhinestones onto the surface of the Christmas tree, which will imitate New Year’s tree balls.
Using pliers, make loops from the protruding rod and secure the earrings in them. Earrings in the form Christmas tree made of polymer clay ready.
Soon New Year and that means it’s time for Christmas trees! Let's try to make a Christmas tree out of polymer clay and decorate a mug with it?
For work we will need:
- polymer clay;
- stacks, toothpick;
- roller for rolling out clay;
- mug;
- degreaser;
- epoxy resin.
Let's get started
Knead a piece of green polymer clay well.
We pinch off a piece of it, make a drop and roll it out with a roller. Using a knife, cut off the excess to create a Christmas tree shape.
Place the resulting blank on the mug.
Now let's make the legs. Roll out a thin sausage from a small piece of brown polymer clay, divide it into two parts and attach it to the bottom of the Christmas tree.
We make boots from two curved droplets flattened between the fingers.
We make edging for boots from flagella.
Now let's start sculpting twigs for our Christmas tree. To do this, take a piece of polymer clay, roll it into a rope and cut it into pieces.
We make droplets from each part, flatten it a little and stick it on the workpiece, approximately as shown in the figure.
For smaller droplets, divide the pieces in half. We attach the droplets from the bottom to the very top of the tree.
This is what we should get.
Now, using a toothpick or a stack, draw the needles on the branches.
There will be a star at the top of the tree. To make it, we need to roll a small plastic ball, flatten it a little, draw a star with a toothpick and cut it along the contour with a knife.
Now we will decorate our beauty. Let's make her some beads. We roll up a very thin rope from yellow polymer clay and cut it into future beads. Roll the beads into balls with your finger and use a stack to attach them to the Christmas tree.
To make bows, take pink clay, roll it into a small sausage, flatten it with a roller and cut it into triangles using a knife.
Bow tails are made in a similar way.
Now we collect bows from the triangles and attach them to the Christmas tree. Make a circle in the center of the bow.
Don't forget to decorate the Christmas tree with balls. To make them shine, I added glitter to the polymer clay.
Add some lilac small balls. Using a stack, we make folds on the boots and correct small details.
After sculpting all the parts, bake the Christmas tree together with the mug in the oven at the temperature indicated on the packaging of your plastic. After firing, when the mug has cooled, carefully pry up the Christmas tree with a toothpick and disconnect it from the mug. Degrease the mug, for example, with nail polish remover. Next, glue our Christmas tree to the mug using epoxy resin and press it well. Let the glue dry for about a day, after which the mug can be used for its intended purpose.
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Greetings to all! Our hearts are filled with happiness because we are on the eve of the holiday. We are waiting for something wonderful and mysterious. The time when the old year passes and a new one begins is magical! Which means it's time to decorate your home! :sparkles: In this regard, today I will tell you how to make a small Christmas tree from polymer clay with your own hands! :christmas_tree:
First, let's figure out how you can use this Christmas tree?
Firstly, it can serve as a small figurine decorating your table or, for example, a shelf. You can also make from this product Christmas tree toy, keychain, unusual gift:gift:
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Now let's talk about what we need for manufacturing:
:gift: Polymer clay
I use Craft Clay because it is inexpensive, but quite good quality. What colors will we need? Green (I used the color "Alpine Meadow") and brown (in my case it was "Dark Gold").
:gift: Blade
We will need to cut strips of clay, so it is better to use a long blade (you can take it from a stationery knife or buy it in a store).
:gift: Glitter
Glitter is decorative sparkles, they come in different colors, the size ranges from 0.1 to 4 mm. It has a huge variety of uses: for decorating manicures, in nail polishes, in hair sprays, homemade soap making, in decorations, Christmas tree decorations, wallpaper design and much more. Depending on the size, you can get different effects and results. Decorative glitter I use the colors "Silver" to imitate snow.
:gift: Round stack
You can also use a needle, toothpick or any other fairly thin object with which we will attach the “needles” to our tree.
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Now let's start making
:christmas_tree: Step 1
We knead the brown clay and sculpt the base of our Christmas tree - a cone-shaped trunk. Choose the amount of clay based on the size of the Christmas tree you want.
:christmas_tree: Step 2
Knead the green clay and roll it into a thin layer about 2 mm thick. Cut it into strips approximately 1 cm wide.
:christmas_tree: Step 3
Cut the strips into pieces about 1.5 cm in length. We bend them in half, blinding their ends. Make sure that only the ends are glued together, and not the entire strip!
:christmas_tree: Step 4
We attach the resulting “needles” to the trunk from bottom to top in a circle. You need to glue them carefully so as not to wrinkle them, they must be voluminous!
:christmas_tree: Step 5
Cover the tree with decorative glitter.
:christmas_tree: Step 6
If you are making a figurine, then all that remains is to bake the Christmas tree in the oven. Baking temperatures and times are indicated on back side clay packaging. Typically this is 30 minutes at 130 degrees. If you are making a keychain, Christmas tree toy, etc., you should first make a small hole. This is necessary to ensure that the product does not crack while you screw in the fittings.
:christmas_tree: Our Christmas tree is ready! :christmas_tree:
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