Ready to make your very own 3D Christmas tree? This fun and easy project is perfect for the holiday season! Let’s get started!
What You’ll Need:
| Air Dry Clay | Check price on Amazon |
| Acrylic Paint | Check price on Amazon |
| Craft knife | Check price on Amazon |
| Paintbrush | Check price on Amazon |
| Rolling pin | Check price on Amazon |
| Wooden Disc | |
| Small piece of wire | |
| optional: cling film | |
| optional: sealer | Check price on Amazon |
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Step-by-Step Guide
1. Roll Out the Clay
First, take your air-dry clay and roll it out with a rolling pin until it’s about the thickness of a pencil (1/4 inch). Make sure to put some parchment paper under it so it doesn’t stick to the table!
2. Cut Out the Tree Shapes
Use your tree-shaped cookie cutter (or template) to cut out two tree shapes from the clay. If you’re using a template, you can carefully trace the shape with a knife or clay tool.
3. Make It 3D
- Take one of the tree shapes and cut it in half vertically down the middle.
- Now, attach each half to the sides of the other tree by pressing them gently. You can make little scratch marks on the edges to help them stick together, and add a bit of water (like glue!).
4. Add Cool Patterns
Take a fork and press it into the surface of the tree to make it look like tree branches. You can do this all over the tree, and it will look really fun when you paint it later!
5. Attach the Tree to the Base
- At the bottom of the tree, poke a small hole using a clay tool or toothpick.
- Take a piece of wire and push it through the hole. Then, twist the wire and stick the other end into a small wooden disc to hold your tree up!
6. Make the Star
Roll a tiny ball of clay and pinch it into a star shape using your fingers (or you can use a star-shaped cookie cutter).
- Poke a small hole in the bottom of the star and add a piece of wire. Then, stick the star on top of your tree!
7. Let It Dry
Now comes the hard part—waiting for it to dry! Leave your tree and star on a flat surface and let them dry for 1-2 days. It’s important that everything is completely dry before you start painting!
8. Paint Your Tree
Once everything is dry, grab your paint!
- Paint your tree green and the star yellow or gold. You can paint the wooden disc red or brown to match the holiday theme.
- Don’t forget to paint the back of the tree, too!
9. Optional: Add a Shiny Finish
If you want your tree to look extra shiny and fancy, you can add a little clear varnish on top of the paint. This will make it look nice and glossy!
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