Turn ordinary craft clay into Sequin and Clay Acorn Magnets! We will show you the full how-to today! Just keep scrolling to learn more!
Acorn Magnets For Kids To Make This Fall
Not only is this time of year absolutely PERFECT to get crafty BUT it’s also the perfect time to knock out some handmade gifts for friends & family members too!
So without further ado – today’s Sequin Acorn Magnets tutorial is fairly easy for anyone to make {kids & adults} really inexpensive and sure to make a lasting impression too! Plus they make for a great keepsakes to display on the fridge during the fall season, as well as something to treasure from the kids for years to come!
So what are you waiting for? Let’s grab our craft supplies and create some one-of-a-kind acorn clay magnet craft pieces this upcoming holiday season! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full tutorial below!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures of your finished clay acorn magnets with us on our Facebook page! I can’t wait to see your acorn pieces in action! #gluedtomycrafts
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Get your kids crafting this Fall with this easy and fun clay acorn magnet craft idea! Perfect for little hands, it’ll get your kids creative juices flowing.
Craft Supplies:
- White Air Dry Clay
- Acorn Shaped Cookie Cutter
- Gold/Brown/Yellow Loose Craft Sequins
- Rolling Pin
- Tweezers
- Adhesive Magnets – one per acorn magnet
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Directions:
- Grab your clay and a rolling pin.
- Roll out the dough on a flat surface.
- Grab your acorn cookie cutter and cut out your shapes.
- Carefully transfer each one to a cookie sheet or large ceramic plate.
- To add some bling and color, grab your tweezers and sequins.
- Gently push them into the clay near the top of the acorn. Arrange them however you want but keep them in that general area.
- Once done, place your clay shapes on a cookie sheet or plate.
- Then place in an undisturbed area and let them air-dry for a few days. Depending on the thickness, it may take a bit longer.
- When your sequined clay acorn pieces are completely harden, go ahead and hot glue your magnets to the back for easy displaying on the fridge!
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Super fun, right? You can also really let your kids go wild on this one by skipping the sequins, letting the clay pieces air dry as it and THEN painting them instead. OR you can add other embellishments like buttons, feathers, glitter etc. Just have fun with it!!!
If you are looking for even MORE easy craft ideas that can be easily turned into gifts – be sure to check out these fun blog posts from Glued To My Crafts below. All of which would pair nicely with today’s clay acorn magnet tutorial – hint hint!
And if you do decide to make any of our craft projects – please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts, so we can see our inspiration come to life!
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