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Simple Air-Dry Clay Snowflake Ornaments for Kids

Handmade white clay snowflake ornaments with colorful rhinestones and string, displayed on a dark surface with frosted decorative branches. A label reads @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS at the bottom.

Winter crafting is a wonderful way to spend a chilly afternoon indoors. These air-dry clay snowflake ornaments are fun, easy, and perfect for kids of all ages.

You only need a few basic supplies to make beautiful, colorful keepsakes that look great on a tree or tied to a gift.

A tray holds snowflake cookie cutters, a rolling pin, a straw, a plate, a bag of colorful rhinestones, and a box of assorted beads. @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is written at the bottom.

Craft Supplies:

  • Air-dry clay
  • Snowflake cookie cutters (various sizes)
  • Colorful pony beads or flat-backed craft rhinestones
  • A wooden rolling pin
  • Parchment paper
  • A paper straw
  • Baker’s twine or ribbon

Directions:

1. Prep your workspace
Lay down a large piece of parchment paper on your table. You can also place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the clay before you roll it. This clever trick stops the clay from sticking to your rolling pin.

2. Roll out the clay
Take a handful of air-dry clay and roll it out flat. Aim for about a quarter-inch thickness. If the clay is too thin, the ornaments might break when they dry.

3. Cut out your snowflakes
Press your snowflake cookie cutters firmly into the flattened clay. Pull away the excess dough from the edges. You can roll the leftover clay into a ball and use it again for your next batch.

4. Decorate your shapes
Now comes the most exciting part for the kids! Press pony beads and craft rhinestones gently into the soft clay. You can create colorful patterns or just scatter them around.

5. Punch a hole for hanging
Take your paper straw and press it through the top of each snowflake to make a small hole. Make sure you leave enough room at the edge so the clay does not tear.

6. Let them dry
Leave your decorated ornaments flat on the parchment paper to dry. It usually takes 24 to 48 hours for the clay to harden completely. Once the ornaments feel solid, thread a piece of baker’s twine through the hole and tie a tight knot.

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A rolling pin flattens dough on parchment paper, with a box of parchment paper visible in the background. Text at the bottom reads @GLUETOMYCRAFTS. Air-dry clay snowflakes are cut out on parchment paper in a baking tray, with a snowflake-shaped cutter, a tub of clay, and a box of colorful beads visible nearby. The text @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is at the bottom. Five unbaked salt dough ornaments shaped like snowflakes, decorated with red, green, and clear beads, are arranged on a parchment-lined baking tray. Text @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS is visible in the bottom right corner.

Crafting gives children a wonderful chance to express themselves and build fine motor skills. We hope you enjoy making these vibrant snowflakes together.

Try mixing up the bead colors or experimenting with different cutter shapes. Hang your finished ornaments proudly around your home, or gift them to family and friends to spread some holiday cheer!

A blue text on a white background, perfect for creating a charming the places you'll go keepsake.

Handmade white clay snowflake ornaments with colorful rhinestones and string, displayed on a dark surface with frosted decorative branches. A label reads @GLUEDTOMYCRAFTS at the bottom.
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Pony Bead and Air Dry Clay Snowflake Craft Idea for Kids

Make fun and easy air-dry clay snowflake ornaments with kids! Use pony beads and cookie cutters for a simple winter craft. Read our step-by-step tutorial.

Here’s your checklist of supplies to bring this craft to life:

  • Craft Tray
  • Snowflake Cookie Cutters
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • Plastic Straw

Prepare your creative haven by laying down a protective cover before the crafting magic begins!

Directions: 

  • Lay down a large piece of parchment paper on your table. You can also place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the clay before you roll it. This clever trick stops the clay from sticking to your rolling pin.
  • Take a handful of air-dry clay and roll it out flat. Aim for about a quarter-inch thickness. If the clay is too thin, the ornaments might break when they dry.
  • Press your snowflake cookie cutters firmly into the flattened clay. Pull away the excess dough from the edges. You can roll the leftover clay into a ball and use it again for your next batch.
  • Now comes the most exciting part for the kids! Press pony beads and craft rhinestones gently into the soft clay. You can create colorful patterns or just scatter them around.
  • Take your paper straw and press it through the top of each snowflake to make a small hole. Make sure you leave enough room at the edge so the clay does not tear.
  • Leave your decorated ornaments flat on the parchment paper to dry. It usually takes 24 to 48 hours for the clay to harden completely. Once the ornaments feel solid, thread a piece of baker’s twine through the hole and tie a tight knot.
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