DECORATION
WARNING

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN 0 - 3 YEARS OF AGE due to choking hazard from small parts.

Flammable - keep hanging jute string cord away from heat sources / naked flames.

PAINT AND BRUSHES
WARNING

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN 0 - 3 YEARS OF AGE due to choking hazard from small parts.

If paint is ingested or in contact with eyes, wash with water, seek medical advise if symptoms persist.

Ready mixed paint - may stain, protect cloths and surfaces before use.

BATTERY
WARNING

NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN 0 - 3 YEARS OF AGE due to choking hazard from small parts.

Do not swallow, if accidently ingested seek medical advise immediately.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Supervise children whist using decoration, paint and brushes, dispose of any broken parts immediately.

Cellophane packaging suffocation risk - dispose of once opened.

Made from Hobbycraft air dried modelling clay.

This clay is air dried not kiln dried, so not suitable for outdoors.

Because they are clay and handmade the surface may have imperfections.

Single sided, though can be painted on reverse if desired.

As each decoration is hand made (by myself) they are unique and may look slightly different to the photos on the website.

I try my best to be consistent, but sometimes the stamped pattern maybe in a different position and the number of spots, toes etc may vary.

The size of each decoration should be as listed, as I use a cookie cutter to cut them out, so each one is the same.

Each one is individually handmade by myself, in my Derbyshire studio.

• Roll out the clay, then stamp them out using a cookie cutter
• If a pattern is required stamp it in
• Dry for around one to two weeks
• Once dry, give them a good sanding and wipe down

I recommend using acrylic paint or pens - this is what I use, and gives a rich strong colour.

You can also use:

• Poster paint
• Ready mixed paint
• Water colour paint (will give a washed out appearance)
• Paint pens and 'Sharpies', but be careful not to scratch the clay with the nibs
• I've also tested nail varnish and this works fine too!

I sell ready mixed paint on this website, more suitable for children (not suitable for children 0-3 years).

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Do not oversaturate the clay with paint or scrub the clay with the paint brush nib (very small children sometimes do this), as this can damage the surface of the clay and cause the paint not to adhere to the decoration and look patchy.

Decorate them with anything you like:

• Ribbon
• Material/felt
• Buttons
• Glitter
• Sequins
• Mini pom poms

All stuck on with lot of glue!

Some people choose to leave them untouched and some paint and decorate them, either way they are an indoor decoration and can not withstand damp/wet conditions.

If they do get damp the unpainted/unsealed clay area may turn a shade of yellow, pink or purple, as they re-dry out over time this pigmentation/colour will fade, it does not effect painting them.

If they get fully wet they will lose their integrity and become soft (though from my tests this does take a LONG time).

Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heat source, as this may damage it.

This happens when they clay gets damp, or is exposed to moisture.

Once the decoration has dried out again, it should return to its original off white colour.

The colour is only on the surface and can be wiped off if you wish, but this may damage the surface of the clay decoration if you rub too hard, so be gentle.

You can still paint it, if it has turned a different colour, this will not effect painting it.

They are designed to be single sides (as they do have a front and a back), but you can paint both sides, I often see this!

They are designed to last a lifetime, as long as you keep them safe and dry.

No, the only way to make them somewhat waterproof will be to varnish or seal your final creation once you have painted it, though even doing this, I can not guarantee they will withstand outside weather conditions.

Designed as an indoor decoration.

If they get fully wet, they will lose their integrity and become soft, (though from my tests this does take a LONG time).

Due to the nature of the air dried clay, you do get marks/indentations on the surface.

They are also a fully handmade product, not made my a machine, so every one is different and may have imperfections.

Yes I can, please contact me.

Clay decorations
I can do custom designs, patterns and sizes

Paint
I can put together larger amounts and different colour selections

Cards
I can do custom designs, size and wording

Yes I can - this would incur an additional cost, please contact me for further information.

Please contact me to discuss your requirements and amounts, so I can make you more!

Clay decorations normally take around ten day to two weeks to make.

Yes, if local to the Derby area, please contact me to discuss your requirements.

I attend quite a few fairs, markets, charity events throughout the year - click here to find out which ones!

Yes - click here to see which ones!

Please allow 2 - 3 day for me to process your order.

I currently use a flat rate of £3.00

Free delivery if your order is £40.00 or more.

I only post to UK addresses.