Thursday, December 18, 2008

Making Clay Birds

Unpainted birds



More unpainted birds...with some painted ones
The legs are cheap, easily bendable craft wire.
These can be ornaments or they can be used year round. I have several scattered about the house..hanging on nails, hanging on pegs...You get the idea....After I paint them I apply several layers of glaze. You can use Mod Podge too.


This is the clay I use. You can get it at any craft store and is around $12. It is a pretty good sized box...10lbs is a lot o' clay! I let the birds dry for a minimum of 3 days....sometimes longer. I think it depends on your climate. Humid climates may require more time.


Happy boy!



Happy girl!

Hope everyone is having a great week! ~Karen

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

cute birds...cuter kids!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

noodle and lou said...

Hi Karen!! The birdies are so super cute:) Wishing you a very Merry Christmas with those adorable kids!!! xoxox...jenn

sara said...

your birds are looking good!
so are the kiddos!
i hope we can get together before the holidays!
xoxox
sara

Distressing Delilah a.k.a. jenn said...

Oh thanks for showing us that!!! Your birds are the best!! Of course you know I love them. The little ones do look so happy. I hope your holiday season is going well..I am sure it is very much fun with those sweeties you have.