Polymer Clay Christmas Ideas: 25 Cute Fimo Ornaments, Decorations & Gifts

Christmas is the best time of the year to make things with clay. Ornaments, tiny Santas, festive earrings or a handmade gift: polymer clay makes it easy, and everything bakes in your home oven. Here are 25 polymer clay Christmas ideas from FIMO DIY, from quick beginner projects to statement decorations.

New to clay? Read our FIMO instructions for beginners first: it covers conditioning, baking time and temperature, and finishing.

Christmas ornaments and tree decorations

Vintage Christmas tree ornamentsTurquoise and gold baubles with an antique, embossed look.Gingerbread star ornamentA step-by-step tutorial for cookie-like stars with white icing.Star ornaments for the treeSimple clay stars in festive colors to hang on the Christmas tree.Ornaments for cat and dog loversCustom pet ornaments: the perfect gift for animal lovers.Hanging tree decorationAn elegant hanging decoration to make your tree stand out.Reindeer decorationA sweet clay reindeer to hang on the tree or a door.Snowflake cane tutorialMake a snowflake cane and slice it into ornaments, beads and charms.

Santa, snowmen and Christmas figures

Santa Claus decorationsA collection of clay Santas, from ornaments to standing figures.Christmas clay figuresSantas, snowmen and festive figures to decorate your home.Snowman winter decorationsCheerful clay snowmen, from tiny scenes to tree ornaments.Christmas elfA playful clay elf decoration full of personality.Winter figurines on snowflakesLittle winter characters sitting on acrylic snowflakes.Poinsettia decorationsRed poinsettia flowers in clay for wreaths and table decor.Rustic Christmas decorationsNatural, rustic clay decor with a cozy farmhouse feel.Christmas decorating inspirationEven more clay ideas to decorate your home for the holidays.

Christmas jewelry

Christmas earringsSantas, trees and gingerbread men made without molds.Christmas stud earringsTiny festive studs: a perfect Secret Santa gift.Christmas jewelry collectionEarrings, charms and pendants for the festive season.Christmas braceletsFestive bead bracelets with charms and holiday colors.Red berry and mistletoe jewelryGreen and red woodland jewelry for the holidays.Snowflake jewelryDelicate snowflake pendants and earrings for winter.Pinecone jewelryWoodland necklaces and earrings in seasonal colors.

Handmade Christmas gifts and brooches

Handmade Christmas giftsDecorated mugs and other clay gifts people will love.Gingerbread broochThe sweetest little gingerbread man to pin on a coat.Snowman broochesKawaii snowmen pins to brighten any winter coat.

Tips for clay Christmas projects

• Make the hanging hole before baking, or bake a small loop of wire right into the ornament.
• Bake red and white pieces carefully: an oven thermometer and a foil tent stop white clay from turning yellow.
• Add sparkle after baking with mica powder, glitter varnish or a touch of gold paint.
• Start early: handmade gifts take longer than you think, and late November is the perfect time to begin.

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