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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

earth day air-dry clay necklace

Honor the earth this Earth Day by making these cute medallions to hang or to wear.
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Step 1

Scoop out a bit of clay and knead it in your hands until it's warmed up.

Step 2

Lay the clay on your work surface and roll it until it's flat (about 1/8" thick).
TIP: Protect your working surface with wax (or palette) paper.

Step 3

Press a round lid (or cookie cutter) into the clay and remove the excess clay around your circle. Repeat this for additional medallions.

Step 4

Use a straw to cut a hole in the clay at the top of the circle. Let dry according to package directions.

Step 5

Paint your Earth Day designs onto the clay medallion. Let dry.

Step 6
Cut a piece of cord and thread it through the hole in the top of the medallion. Add a few pony beads, then tie a secure knot in the ends of the cord to complete your necklace.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Opaque Pony Beads By Creatology™, 6mm x 9mm

    Item # 10054283 
    $7
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6mm x 9mm
    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6mm x 9mm
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    • Color: Kelly Green
    • Size: 6mm x 9mm
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Sparkle Elastic Cord Pack by Creatology™

    Item # 10289537 
    $6.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371026 
    $1.99
    ea.
    • Color: Spring Leaf
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Spring Leaf
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Spring Leaf
    • Size: 2 oz
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    Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint by Craft Smart®, 2oz.

    Item # 10371047 
    $1.99
    ea.
    • Color: Cobalt Blue
    • Size: 2 oz
    • Color: Cobalt Blue
    • Size: 2 oz
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    • Color: Cobalt Blue
    • Size: 2 oz
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Crayola® Air-Dry White Clay, 2.5lb.

    Item # 10389380 
    $8.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Clay Roller by ArtMinds®

    Item # 10085718 
    $12.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

    Item # 10268871 
    $5.49
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
    $3.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Round Lid (or Cookie Cutter)
  • Straw
  • Wax (or Palette) Paper
Instructions
Step 1

Scoop out a bit of clay and knead it in your hands until it's warmed up.

Step 2

Lay the clay on your work surface and roll it until it's flat (about 1/8" thick).
TIP: Protect your working surface with wax (or palette) paper.

Step 3

Press a round lid (or cookie cutter) into the clay and remove the excess clay around your circle. Repeat this for additional medallions.

Step 4

Use a straw to cut a hole in the clay at the top of the circle. Let dry according to package directions.

Step 5

Paint your Earth Day designs onto the clay medallion. Let dry.

Step 6
Cut a piece of cord and thread it through the hole in the top of the medallion. Add a few pony beads, then tie a secure knot in the ends of the cord to complete your necklace.

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