Obviously, there are loads of other techniques you could use to create something similar. And, as I said before, you can scale this whole project down to create paper star charms and add them to jewelry findings. My finished star is about 3 inches in diameter, so I could also just make the ribbon much longer and create a fun holiday necklace with the star as the pendant.
Paper Clay Star
By Tammy Powley, About.com Guide
I made another star (pictured) and this time I dabbed the paint brush on the star to create some texture.
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- Introduction and Materials
- Prepare the Clay
- Cut the Paper Clay
- Paint the Star
- Decorate Star
- Add Ribbon
- Finish Paper Star
- Alternate Paper Star
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