How to Make Marble Effect Clay Baubles

Materials You’ll Need:

• White and gray polymer clay
• Rolling pin
• Round cookie cutter or glass
• Oven
• Thin ribbon or ornament hooks
• Optional: Gold leaf or metallic paint

Step-by-step Instructions:

1. Prepare the clay: Soften both colors of clay by kneading them separately.
2. Create the marble effect: Twist and fold the two colors together, but don’t overmix – you want to see distinct swirls.
3. Roll out the clay: Using a rolling pin, roll the marbled clay to about 1/4 inch thickness.
4. Cut out circles: Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out circular shapes.
5. Create hanging holes: Use a toothpick to make a small hole near the top of each bauble.
6. Bake the clay: Follow the clay package instructions for baking time and temperature.
7. Optional – Add accents: Once cool, add touches of gold leaf or metallic paint if desired.
8. Add hanging ribbon: Thread thin ribbon through the holes or attach ornament hooks.

Tips:

• Experiment with different color combinations for varied effects.
• Try making some solid white or gray baubles to mix with the marbled ones.
• These can also be shaped into other forms like stars or teardrops.

These marble-effect clay baubles complement our Clay Disc Ornaments beautifully. For another clay-based project, check out our Concrete Mini Trees tutorial.