How to Make Polymer Clay Decorations

Start by collecting an assortment of flora and fauna to imprint into the clay.

Work the FIMO in your hands to warm the clay and roll into ball shapes. Top Tip: Colours can be mixed to achieve the desired shades.

Using a non-stick rolling pin, roll the clay out until it is approximately 0.5cm thick.

Use a circular cutter to lightly imprint a circle into the clay, then place your leaf or flower onto the clay and use the rolling pin to apply light to medium pressure. Roll the pin over the entire leaf/flower several times, to ensure a good transfer.

Carefully remove the leaf/flower using a pair of tweezers to reveal the imprint.

Place the circular cutter back in the same position on the clay and cut all the way through. You may need to twist slightly as you apply pressure, to cut it effectively.

Remove the cutter and then remove any excess clay from around the circular disc.

Use a small circular plunger cutter to create a hole in the top of the disc.

Carefully slide a palette knife underneath the clay disc to lift it and place onto a lined baking tray.

Repeat steps three to six to create as many decorations as you wish.

Pre-heat the oven as per the instructions on the FIMO packaging. Once the oven has reached temperature, place the baking tray into the oven and bake for the amount of time specified on the packaging.

Remove from the oven and leave to cool fully.

Thread string through the hole in the top of the decoration, and secure the ends with a knot.

The decorations are now ready to hang on your Christmas tree!