Heart Clay Gift Tags
Heart clay gift tags are a delightful and personal touch to any gift-giving occasion. These handmade tags not only add a charming aesthetic to your presents but also show the recipient that you put thought and effort into their gift. Crafting heart clay gift tags is a fun and simple activity that allows you to get creative and customize each tag to suit the recipient's style. Whether you opt for classic white clay or get adventurous with colorful designs, these tags are sure to bring a smile to whoever receives them. So next time you're preparing a gift, consider adding a heartfelt touch with these adorable heart clay gift tags that show you care.
Materials
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup corn starch
3/4 cup water
Cookie stamps (1/4″)
Heart shaped cookie cutter
Rolling Pin
Wax paper (optional)
Instructions
Combine baking soda, cornstarch and water in pot. Cook on low to medium heat until it forms into a mashed potato consistency. Immediately pull off the heat and let cool (you can transfer to a bowl to cool) for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Once the dough cools, form into a smooth ball. Then roll out to about 1/4″ height.
Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut out clay tags. 1/2 the dough yielded about a dozen hearts (though you can get more if you space the hearts closer and then reuse the leftover scraps).
Create a hole in the top of the clay tag. My recommendation is to 1) make a larger hole than I did and 2) make sure the hole isn’t too close to the clay’s edge otherwise it might crack when drying.
Use stamps to create “conversations” on hearts. I did my loosely. You can use some tape to better line up the stamps. Also I used a metal stamp set that I already had that are 1/4″ high. I linked to a cookie stamp set that is the same height that is 1) more affordable and 2) more practical.
Air dry (which can take 3+ days depending on thickness of clay. I started air drying on a flat surface and turned over once fronts were dry. Then I moved to a drying rack when the bottom half was firm