Gingerbread Man Ornament from Chocolate Clay: Make It Personalized
Store-bought ornaments hang on a thousand other trees. A gingerbread man with a name on it hangs on only one. The best part: no dough, no oven. It's made from air-dry clay in chocolate brown, and the video shows you how.
⚡ Quick Answer
- Material: Chocolate Resin Clay. The chocolate color is already in the clay, so you don't need to paint the body.
- No oven: The clay air-dries, no baking needed.
- Personalized: The video shows how the name goes on the ornament.
- Tutorial: All steps are in the video below.
🍫 The clay for your gingerbread man
Chocolate Resin Clay brings the gingerbread color with it. Your ornament looks like Christmas baking without any extra paint.
View Chocolate Resin Clay →Personalized gingerbread man: all steps in the video
The video shows the whole process from the first ball of clay to the finished, personalized ornament. It takes less than half a minute.
Why Chocolate Clay for gingerbread men?
Gingerbread is brown. With regular clay you'd have to color and paint it. Chocolate Resin Clay already comes in chocolate brown and belongs to our gourmet clays for miniature food. That saves you a step, and the color looks like baking from the start.
Not sure whether chocolate, vanilla or marshmallow is right for your project? Our comparison Chocolate, Vanilla or Marshmallow Clay explains the differences.
What you need
- Chocolate Resin Clay
- Gingerbread Man Cutter
- Decoden Fake Cream
- Optional: Fake Jelly Candy
- thin satin ribbon
What you can do with the gingerbread man
The ornament is more versatile than it looks. A few ideas:
- As a tree ornament with the name of every family member.
- As a gift tag that is the gift at the same time.
- As a personal little present for St. Nicholas Day or Christmas Eve.
You'll find more festive ideas in our 5 Premium Christmas Charms.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which clay is best for a gingerbread man?
We use Chocolate Resin Clay. It comes in chocolate brown, air-dries and is part of our clays for miniature food.
Do I need to bake the gingerbread man?
No. The clay dries in the air. For drying times, see our guide How to dry air dry clay.
Can I put a name on the ornament?
Yes, that's exactly what the video shows. The name turns the ornament into a personal gift.
Do I need to seal the finished ornament?
A sealer protects the ornament in everyday use. Which varnish worked best is in our varnish test.
Can I use the gingerbread man as a Christmas tree ornament?
Yes. With an eye pin and a ribbon it hangs on the tree or on a gift.
Which clay do I need and where can I buy it?
For the gingerbread man, use Chocolate Resin Clay. For light Christmas motifs like a snowman, Vanilla Resin Clay fits. You can order both directly from Aura Clay.
🤍 For light Christmas motifs
Besides the gingerbread man you may want a few light motifs. Vanilla Resin Clay is the perfect addition.
View Vanilla Resin Clay →New to air dry clay? Our ultimate beginner's guide covers everything you need to know about clay types, coloring, and drying — all in one place.
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