Picture of Making Clay Stars

Okay, let’s start with the basics. Making these stars is ridiculously simple. I rolled out the clay to about 4-5 mm thick—think pie crust, but less edible. Then, I grabbed a star-shaped cookie cutter (pro tip: raid your kitchen drawers for this) and got to work. After cutting out the stars, I poked two little holes in each one with a skewer. You could totally do one hole if you're making ornaments, but I had a garland in mind at the time. Once the stars were all shaped and hole-punched, I let them air dry for about two days. Trust me, patience is key here. If you’re like me and can’t resist poking them to see if they’re dry, flip them over on day two to speed things up. When they’re finally solid, I gave them a quick once-over with fine-grit sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges. And voilà, your blank canvas is ready!