DIY Air-Dry Clay Shamrock Necklace: Festive St. Patrick's Day Craft Tutorial

Introduction

By Ellen Foord

Gather Your Supplies

Here's what you'll need: air-dry white clay, rolling pin, small circle cookie cutter, clover button, paintbrush, gold and green craft paint, O-ring, and necklace chain.

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Roll Out the Clay

Take a small piece of air-dry clay and roll it out evenly with the rolling pin.

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Cut the Circle

Press the small circle cookie cutter into the clay and remove the cutout circle.

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Form the Clover Shape

Press the clover button firmly onto the clay circle to create the imprint.

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Reveal the Imprint

Carefully peel the button away from the clay to reveal the clover design.

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Poke the Hole

Use a skewer to make a small hole at the top of the clay circle.

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Allow to Dry

Let the clay piece dry completely for 24 hours.

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Prep for Painting

Once dry, gather the gold and green paints, paintbrush, and necklace chain.

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Apply Gold Paint

Paint the areas outside the clover imprint with gold paint.

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Add Green Paint

Fill the clover imprint with green paint.

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Dry the Paint

Allow the paint to dry completely.

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Attach the O-Ring

Use pliers to open the O-ring, thread it through the clay hole, and close it securely.

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Thread the Chain

Slide the necklace chain through the O-ring to complete your shamrock pendant.

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